There will be no storytime on Friday, October 26th because we will be getting ready for our spectacular annual Halloween party.
There will be games, crafts, coloring, costumes, candy, trivia, prizes and fun for all ages! Everything is free! Feel free to drop in any time from 4-6 and stay as long as you like.
Our monthly computer tutoring will be moved to Wednesday, October 24th from 3:00-6:00. Don’t forget, if you have questions about your mobile device or need help with a computer program, drop by for one-on-one assistance!
For the first time, the Lonsdale Public Library is participating in the Lonsdale Crawl! That means we are staying open two extra hours until 8:00! Stop by to enjoy a fun activity and a hot beverage.
For more details about the Lonsdale Crawl, visit their website: The Lonsdale Crawl.
George Mikiska will lead a program about genealogy. Topics will include how to start your family tree; where to look for information locally, nationally and worldwide; important Czech words used in genealogy, and helpful websites. Bring your questions and he can help you get started. Find more information on the Czech Heritage club on their website.
Did you know that we have a book group at the library? We meet once a month on a Wednesday at 1:00 pm. We read a wide variety of books, fiction, non-fiction, mysteries, etc. You can order the books through the library, so there’s no cost, and we take turns bringing snacks! Our next meeting will be Wednesday, October 24th. We will be discussing Bossypants by Tina Fey. Come join us!
Banned Books Week is September 23-29. It’s the time every year when libraries and other book lovers celebrate our right to read!
Books are still being banned and challenged today. A challenge is an attempt to remove or restrict materials, based upon the objections of a person or group. A banning is the removal of those materials.
While books have been and continue to be banned, part of the Banned Books Week celebration is the fact that, in a majority of cases, the books have remained available. This happens only thanks to the efforts of librarians, teachers, students, and community members who stand up and speak out for the freedom to read.
Lonsdale Public Library is celebrating by inviting you to a blind date with a banned book. Check out your book, unwrap it, and enjoy reading!
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.
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.
Two weeks to go! We have passed 300 registrations! But we still need 80 more kids to finish if you want to see your library staff get soaked.
Monday, July 9, 3:00-3:30: Make, Listen & Move
Join us as we make uli ulis, a Hawaiian percussion instrument. 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 11, 10:30-11:00: Hands-On Science
It’s time for our monthly science for toddlers. This month we explore water science. Best suited for ages 2-5.
Wednesday, July 11, 1:00-2:00: The Magic of Jim Jayes
A totally interactive program of magic and comedy and a little puppetry. Fun for all ages!
Thursdays, 3:00-3:45: Thursday Teens & Tweens
This week we will be making dessert sushi. Best suited for ages 11-15.
Drop-in Craft
Drop by whenever the library is open and make decorative sheet music letters. 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.