Parents of pre-schoolers, don’t forget that we have Hands-On Science the first Wednesday of every month at 10:30 am. Kids can play, explore and not even realize that they’re learning along the way. September 5th will be a cooking theme and October 3rd we will learn about fall.
We will be suspending our bedtime storytime (Tuesdays at 6:30 pm) until May. Friday morning storytimes (10:30 am) will continue year-round!
Stay tuned for ongoing information about new programs for all ages!
Well, that’s it. Summer Reading 2018 is complete. Here are some final numbers.
Kids signed up: 307
Kids who finished all four levels: 91 (
Ages of participants: 2 months – 17 years
Programs offered in these six weeks (including storytimes): 28
Total attendance at those programs: 786
We want to thank everyone who made it great.
Subway, who donated lots of cookies and kids’ meals. You made many kids happy!
Casey’s, who donated yummy ice cream treats. You, too, made kids happy!
Mackenthun’s, who donated all of the pizzas and drinks for the opening day pizza party. You made kids and grown-ups happy!
The Lonsdale Lions who cooked and served all those pizzas. You made everybody happy!
Ron Kadrlik, whose music made our ice cream social a success!
The Domácí Czech Dancers, who taught us about traditional Czech and Slovak dances!
Jim Jayes, whose humor and magic delighted all ages!
Jim Gerholdt of Remarkable Reptiles, who shared his knowledge and his scaly friends!
Siama and Dallas, who shared the songs and stories of the Congo, causing us all great joy!
To every parent, grandparent, aunt, uncle, cousin, babysitter, older sibling, daycare provider and friend who brought a kid into the library. We couldn’t do it without you!
And finally to all 307 kids and young people who signed up and participated. Thank you for reading, playing, learning, creating and building our future one book at a time! See you next year and keep on reading. 
This is it! The last week of summer reading program 2018 is here! Get your reading logs in by 2:00 pm on Saturday, July 21st to claim your prizes!
Monday, July 9, 3:00-3:30: Make, Listen & Move
We will make our own harmonicas and then learn to dance the electric slide. Best suited for ages 6-10.
Tuesdays, 6:30-7:00 & Fridays, 10:30-11:00: Storytimes
Don’t forget our twice-weekly pre-school storytimes with books and crafts. Best suited for ages 3-6.
Thursdays, 3:00-3:45: Thursday Teens & Tweens
Our final craft will be scarves and/or bracelets from old t-shirts. We have some t-shirts, but if you have an old shirt to cut up, feel free to bring it. Best suited for ages 11-15.
Saturday, 11:00-12:00: Ice Cream Social
Enjoy free ice cream and music from local musician Ron Kadrlik! And if we get 100 kids to finish the summer reading program you can bring your water pistols and soak the library’s staff.
Drop-in Craft
Drop by whenever the library is open and make punk rocks . Best suited for ages 4-12.
Handouts
Every week we will have new take-home worksheets for all age groups.
Can you believe that we’re halfway through our Libraries Rock summer reading program? Here are a few amazing facts to ponder.
Kids signed up: 286
Kids who have finished: 15
People at the pizza party: 146
People at Remarkable Reptiles event: 166
Remember that if we get 100 kids to finish all four levels of the program, you can all bring your water guns and soak the library staff at the July 21st ice cream social!
Week Four
Monday, July 2, 3:00-3:30: Make, Listen & Move
This week we will make paper towel trumpets and paint along to some jazz. Best suited for ages 6-10.
Tuesdays, 6:30-7:00 & Fridays, 10:30-11:00: Storytimes
Don’t forget our twice-weekly pre-school storytimes with books and crafts. Best suited for ages 3-6.
Wednesday, July 4
The library will be closed. Go out for some hot dogs and fireworks!
Thursdays, 3:00-3:45: Thursday Teens & Tweens
This week we will design our own album covers. Bring your favorite CD for inspiration or let your imagination go wild. Best suited for ages 11-15.
Drop-in Craft
Drop by whenever the library is open and make a patriotic Lincoln penny pendant. Best suited for ages 4-12.
Handouts
Every week we will have new take-home worksheets for all age groups.
Summer Reading Program continues to barrel along full speed ahead! Here’s what up for the week of June 25-30.
Monday, 3:00-3:30: Make, Listen & Move
This week we plan to make rattlesnake tails, rattle along with some music, and learn a line dance. Best suited for ages 6-10.
Tuesdays, 6:30-7:00 & Fridays, 10:30-11:00: Storytimes
Don’t forget our twice-weekly pre-school storytimes with books and crafts. Best suited for ages 3-6.
Wednesday, June 27, 1:00-2:00: Remarkable Reptiles
It’s that time of year again! Your friend and mine, Jim Gerholdt, will be here with his reptile friends. Fun and learning for all ages!
Thursdays, 3:00-3:45: Thursday Teens & Tweens
Join other young adults to make a cool craft and share some snacks. Best suited for ages 11-15.
Drop-in Craft
Every week we will have a different craft to do any time the library is open. Best suited for ages 4-12.
Handouts
Every week we w ill have new take-home worksheets for all age groups.
There’s so much going on! Here’s what up the week of June 18-23.
Monday, 3:00-3:30: Make, Listen & Move
This week we plan to make maracas, play along with some music, and play musical chairs. Best suited for ages 6-10.
Tuesdays, 6:30-7:00 & Fridays, 10:30-11:00: Storytimes
Don’t forget our twice-weekly pre-school storytimes with books and crafts. Best suited for ages 3-6.
Wednesday, June 20, 1:00-2:00: Domácí Czech Dancers
Our special event this week is a return visit by this local dance group. Enjoy a performance and then learn a dance and join in! All ages.
Thursdays, 3:00-3:30: Thursday Teens & Tweens
Join other young adults to create blackout poetry and share some snacks. Best suited for ages 11-15.
Drop-in Craft
Every week we will have a different craft to do any time the library is open. Best suited for ages 4-12.
Handouts
Every week we w ill have new take-home worksheets for all age groups.
Our summer reading program 2018 kicked off with our annual pizza party. Despite a rainy start, everyone had a good time. Thanks to Mackenthun’s for providing all the food and drinks and the Lonsdale Lions for doing all the cooking and serving!
It’s almost here! Here’s everything that’s happening in the first week (+ a few days).
Friday, June 8, 10:30-11:00: Outdoor storytime
Come early on Friday for our special annual outdoor storytime with really big books.
Friday, June 8, 11:00-12:30: Pizza Party sponsored by Mackenthun’s
Join us for the biggest event of the year! We will have pizza and ice-cold lemonade thanks to our friends at Mackenthun’s. Our good pals the Lonsdale Lions will be back to cook and serve. We will also have games and activities inside and out. And don’t forget to register and pick up your reading log to start earning prizes! All ages.
Wednesday, June 13, 1:00-2:00: Siama’s Music from Congo
Siama is a guitarist from Congo, in central Africa. Along with his partner Dallas, they tell Siama’s fun stories about growing up in rural Congo and everyone’s encouraged to play African hand percussion and to sing along in Kikongo, Swahili and Lingala. All ages.
Mondays, 3:00-3:30: Make, Listen & Move
Make a musical instrument craft, play along with s
ome music, and do a music-related activity. Best suited for ages 6-10.
Tuesdays, 6:30-7:00 & Fridays, 10:30-11:00: Storytimes
Don’t forget our twice-weekly pre-school storytimes with books and crafts. Best suited for ages 3-6.
Thursdays, 3:00-3:30: Thursday Teens & Tweens
Crafts, art projects and other fun activities just for young adults. Snacks will be served. Best suited for ages 11-15.
Drop-in Craft
Every week we will have a different craft to do any time the library is open. Best suited for ages 4-12.
Handouts
Every week we will have new take-home worksheets for all age groups.
Lonsdale Public LibraryStudies show that kids who continue to read during the summer retain more of their skills and excel not just in reading but in all subjects. Our experience shows that reading is awesome and kids who read or are read to have more adventures! Ages 0-18 are welcome to sign up to win prizes just for reading and to come to any or all of our fun activities.
This year we will have three types of reading logs: pre-readers, readers, and teens. Each will feature not just reading but other cool things to do. Finish ten tasks and bring in your log for a prize. This year we will have four levels of really cool prizes. Finish all four and you will be entered into a drawing for one of our fantastic grand prize bundles. Sign up any time during the program. Reading logs must be returned by 2:00 pm on Saturday, July 21 in order to be entered. Thanks to Subway and Casey’s for providing prizes!
In case that’s not enough incentive, if 100 kids finish all four levels, you can all bring your squirt guns and water balloons to the closing day ice cream social and give your library staff a good soaking. (We reserve the right to limit the time, distance and water pressure allowed.)
Friday, June 8, 11:00-12:30: Pizza Party sponsored by Mackenthun’s
We kick things off with a special outdoor storytime at 10:30. Then stick around for pizza and games. And don’t forget to sign up for the program. Special thanks to Mackenthun’s for providing the food and to the Lonsdale Lions for cooking and serving!
Wednesday, June 13, 1:00-2:00: Siama’s Music from Congo
Siama is a guitarist from Congo, in central Africa. He will play songs, tell stories, and even encourage the audience to play along.
Wednesday, June 20, 1:00-2:00: Domácí Czech Dancers
Our favorite local dance group will perform and teach attendees about Czech and Slovak traditional dances.
Wednesday, June 27, 1:00-2:00: Remarkable Reptiles
Jim Gerholdt is back with his snakes, turtles and lizards. Learn all about reptiles and maybe even pet a boa constrictor.
Wednesday, July 11, 1:00-2:00: The Magic of Jim Jayes
Kid-friendly magic and comedy from veteran performer Jim Jayes.
Saturday, July 21, 11:00-12:30: Ice Cream Social
We close out the program with ice cream and music from local musician Ron Kadrlik.
All events are free and suitable for all ages.
Mondays, 3:00-3:30: Make, Listen & Move
Make a musical instrument craft, play along with some music, and do a music-related activity. Best suited for ages 5-10.
Tuesdays, 6:30-7:00 and Fridays, 10:30-11:00: Storytimes
Don’t forget our twice-weekly pre-school storytimes with books and crafts. Best suited for ages 3-6.
Thursdays, 3:00-3:30: Thursday Teens & Tweens
Crafts, art projects and other fun activities just for young adults. Snacks will be served. Best suited for ages 11-15.
Drop-in Craft
Every week, we will have a different craft to do any time the library is open. Best suited for ages 4-12.
Handouts
Every week we will have new take-home worksheets for all age groups.
