LAST CHANCE: Summer Craft Bags

We have a few craft bags leftover from our Summer series! Stop in today and grab some!

Enjoy our YouTube tutorials for adults and included written instructions for kids!

Questions? Ask a librarian!
815-246-9543

August Craft Kit

We’ve got new craft kits available that feature a DIY playing card bookmark! All of the supplies you need are provided in each kit so you can take you craft on the road OR, we’ve got space set up so you can make your craft right here. This craft is open to ALL AGES. 

Questions? Ask a librarian!
815-246-9543

Lego Club: K-5th Grades

Lego Club continues to meet once a month with leader and librarian Lacie Martin! Lego Club is open to kids in Kindergarten – 5th grades and requires NO SIGN UP. Walk-in on the first Wednesday of each month from 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. and enjoy our Lego stash and other fun activities! 

Next meeting:
Wednesday, August 2nd, 2023 @ 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Questions? Ask a librarian!
815-246-9543

Story Time: Ages 3-5

Join Miss Nina with your 3-5 year old at the library on select Saturday mornings this Fall at 11:00 a.m. Read stories, play games, make crafts, and more! Registration is required and adults must accompany children. Extended schedules will be provided upon registration.

September Meetings:
Saturday, September 9th, 2023 @ 11:00 a.m.
Saturday, September 23rd, 2023 @ 11:00 a.m.

Questions? Ask a librarian!
815-246-9543

Rookie Reader Club: Grades K-5th

Rookie Reader, a program for Kindergarten – 5th graders is an hour-long program full of reading, snacks, and activities that will start in September and run for 6 weeks. Library staff along with community volunteers will perform an animated reading of The Mouse and the Motorcycle by Beverly Cleary. Participants will listen to a few chapters at a time and spend the rest of each day’s program on a craft or activity. 

September Meetings:
Tuesday, September 5th, 2023 @ 3:30 p.m.
Tuesday, September 12th, 2023 @ 3:30 p.m.
Tuesday, September 19th, 2023 @ 3:30 p.m.
Tuesday, September 26th, 2023 @ 3:30 p.m.

Questions? Ask a librarian!
815-246-9543

Yarn Craft Club: Adults

Yarn Craft Club:

Starting in May and running through September, Yarn Craft Club for adults will be meeting twice a month in effort to make hats with our yarn stash to donate this Fall. We’ll have the machines and all of the supplies available each meeting – or you can come just to enjoy the company and make whatever you like!

Wednesday, August 9th @ 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday, August 30th @ 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Check out our YouTube Channel and enjoy our many craft tutorials or reserve our knitting machines for use at the library so you can craft on your own schedule. 

www.YouTube.com/@earlvillelibrary

Summer Book Club: Adults

Book Club is back at the library for the Summer months for adults! Check out a copy of The London Seance Society by Sarah Penner and join us at the end of the month for a fun discussion! See any librarian for details.

Book Club Schedule:
Monday, August 28th, 2023 @ 6:30 p.m. The London Seance Society by Sarah Penner

Explore More Illinois

Explore More Illinois is a cultural pass program that provides discounts at museums, visual and performing arts centers, park districts, and more around the state.

Adults 18 and older can login with a library card and PIN (last 4 digits of the library card number) and place reservations for attractions and specific dates.

Check out the catalog!

Mendota Area Senior Services – MASS

A representative from Mendota Area Senior Services will be at the Earlville Library District on August 16th @ 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. to assist seniors or individuals with disabilities with Benefit Access, Medicare, Medicare D, and Public Aid. Seniors can also find guidance regarding agencies that can help allow individuals to remain as independent as possible.

Questions? Ask a librarian!
815-246-9543

Free eBook App

NOTE: The Axis360 app will retire at the end of September and be replaced by a new app. More details coming soon.

Download the free Axis360 app for your device and browse tons of great ebooks and audiobooks with your library card!

To login you’ll need your library card number and your PIN – the last four digits of your library card number.

Click here to browse the catalog from your desktop, laptop, or chromebook!

Questions? Ask a librarian! 815-246-9543

Summer Reading Spirit Days!

WEEK 6 Christmas in July

The librarians are having fun as we kick off each week of Summer Reading with a themed spirit day! This Monday, marking the FINAL week of all of our Summer Reading activities, was Christmas in July Day! Hope you got a chance to stop by and see our Summer Reading Spirit!

Summer Reading Spirit Days!

WEEK 5 Favorite Book Character Day

The librarians are having fun as we kick off each week of Summer Reading with a themed spirit day! This Monday, marking week 5 of all of our Summer Reading activities, was Favorite Book Character Day. Each librarian chose a different character to represent. Hope you got a chance to stop by and see our Summer Reading Spirit! Missed this week? Stop in next Monday and check out our next theme!

Scroll down or talk to a librarian to participate in all of our Summer activities!
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Summer Reading Spirit Days!

WEEK 4 One Color Day

The librarians are having fun as we kick off each week of Summer Reading with a themed spirit day! This Monday, marking week 4 of all of our Summer Reading activities, was One Color Day. Each librarian chose a different color to represent. Hope you got a chance to stop by and see our Summer Reading Spirit! Missed this week? Stop in next Monday and check out our next theme!

Scroll down or talk to a librarian to participate in all of our Summer activities!
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Summer Reading Spirit Days!

WEEK 3 Crazy Hair Day

The librarians are having fun as we kick off each week of Summer Reading with a themed spirit day! This Monday, marking week 3 of all of our Summer Reading activities, was Crazy Hair Day. Hope you got a chance to stop by and see our Summer Reading Spirit! Missed this week? Stop in next Monday and check out our next theme!

Scroll down or talk to a librarian to participate in all of our Summer activities!
815-246-9543

Summer Craft Bags – Kids & Adults

Sign up today to reserve your bags and each week for 6 weeks in June/July, adults and kids in grades K-5th can pop in to grab a new craft! YouTube tutorials or written instructions will be provided. Participants are encouraged to either stick around and craft at the library or take your kit to go!

www.YouTube.com/@earlvillelibrary

Craft Bag Release Schedule
July 3rd
July 10th
July 17th
July 24th

Ask about craft bags we might still have leftover from June!

Questions? Ask a librarian!
815-246-9543

Lego Club – Grades K- 5th

Lego Club continues to meet once a month with leader and librarian Lacie Martin! Lego Club is open to kids in Kindergarten – 5th grades and requires NO SIGN UP. Walk-in on the first Wednesday of each month from 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. and enjoy our Lego stash and other fun activities! 

Next meeting:
Wednesday, July 5th, 2023 @ 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Questions? Ask a librarian!
815-246-9543

Summer Story Time – Ages 3-5

Join Miss Nina with your 3-5 year old at the library on TUESDAY mornings this Summer at 11:00 a.m. Read stories, play games, make crafts, and fill up a book log to earn points to spend on prizes! Registration is required and adults must accompany children. Extended schedules will be provided upon registration.

July Meetings:
Tuesday, July 11th, 2023 @ 11:00 a.m.

Tuesday, July 18th, 2023 @ 11:00 a.m.

Tuesday, July 27th, 2023 @ 11:00 a.m.

Questions? Ask a librarian!
815-246-9543

Summer Reading Store – Grades K-5th

Kids aged Preschool – 5th grades are invited to use our book logs to track their reading all Summer long and earn points to shop in our Reading Store! Our Store opens July 31st – August 5th when readers will turn in their logs to be tallied for shopping. Pick up a book log at the library starting June 19th!

Questions? Ask a librarian!

815-246-9543

Yarn Craft Club – Adults

Starting in May and running through August, Yarn Craft Club for adults will be meeting twice a month in effort to make hats with our yarn stash to donate this Fall. We’ll have the machines and all of the supplies available each meeting – or you can come just to enjoy the company and make whatever you like!

Wednesday, July 12th @ 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday, July 26th @ 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Check out our YouTube Channel and enjoy our many craft tutorials or reserve our knitting machines for use at the library so you can craft on your own schedule. 

www.YouTube.com/@earlvillelibrary

Summer Giveaways – Adults

Adults, get ready for Summer at the library with the return of our 6-week long series of giveaway baskets! Each week in July we’ll display a new themed gift basket that patrons can earn chances to win through checkouts. 1 entry per day at time of checkout. Giveaways going on now!

Summer Book Club – Adults

Book Club is coming back to the library for the Summer months! Check out our book schedule, reserve your copies, and then join us for discussions on book club nights! See any librarian for details.

Book Club Schedule:
Monday, July 31st, 2023 @ 6:30 p.m. The Long Weekend by Gilly Macmillan
Monday, August 28th, 2023 @ 6:30 p.m. The London Seance Society by Sarah Penner

Free Zoo Tickets – Adults

**WE STILL HAVE SOME TICKETS AVAILABLE!**

Adults with Earlville Library District library cards can claim 2 Brookfield Zoo general admission tickets while supplies last. Cardholders must be present and in good standing to claim tickets.

Family Lego Night – K-5th Grades & Adults

Hosted at NuMark Credit Union

In addition to our regular Lego events, we’re hosting a Family Lego Night at NuMark Credit Union! Adults are encouraged to come along with their K-5th grade kids and enjoy this event together. We’ll provide the Legos and refreshments and you and your kids can meet us over at NuMark Credit Union!

Wednesday, July 19th, 2023 @ 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.

Registration is required

Explore More Illinois

Explore More Illinois is a cultural pass program that provides discounts at museums, visual and performing arts centers, park districts, and more around the state.

Adults 18 and older can login with a library card and PIN (last 4 digits of the library card number) and place reservations for attractions and specific dates.

Check out the catalog!

Mendota Area Senior Services

A representative from Mendota Area Senior Services will be at the Earlville Library District on July 19th @ 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. to assist seniors or individuals with disabilities with Benefit Access, Medicare, Medicare D, and Public Aid. Seniors can also find guidance regarding agencies that can help allow individuals to remain as independent as possible.
 
Questions? Ask a librarian!
815-246-9543

Free eBook App

NOTE: The Axis360 app will retire at the end of September and be replaced by a new app. More details coming soon.

Download the free Axis360 app for your device and browse tons of great ebooks and audiobooks with your library card!

To login you’ll need your library card number and your PIN – the last four digits of your library card number.

Click here to browse the catalog from your desktop, laptop, or chromebook!

Questions? Ask a librarian! 815-246-9543

Summer Reading Spirit Days!

WEEK 2 Reading Rainbow Day

The librarians are having fun as we kick off each week of Summer Reading with a themed spirit day! This Monday, marking week 2 of all of our Summer Reading activities, was Reading Rainbow day. Hope you got a chance to stop by and see our Summer Reading Spirit! Missed this week? Stop in next Monday and check out our next theme!

Scroll down or talk to a librarian to participate in all of our Summer activities!
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Summer Reading Spirit Days!

WEEK 1 Pajama Day

The librarians are having fun as we kick off each week of Summer Reading with a themed spirit day! This Monday, marking the start of all of our Summer Reading activities, was pajama day. Hope you got a chance to stop by and see our Summer Reading Spirit! Missed this week? Stop in next Monday and check out our next theme!

Scroll down or talk to a librarian to participate in all of our Summer activities!
815-246-9543

Summer Reading Store – Grades K-5th

Kids aged Preschool – 5th grades are invited to use our book logs to track their reading all Summer long and earn points to shop in our Reading Store! Our Store opens in August when readers will turn in their logs to be tallied for shopping. Pick up a book log at the library starting June 19th!

Questions? Ask a librarian!
815-246-9543

Summer Craft Bags – Kids & Adults

Sign up today to reserve your bags and each week for 6 weeks in June/July, adults and kids in grades K-5th can pop in to grab a new craft! YouTube tutorials or written instructions will be provided. Participants are encouraged to either stick around and craft at the library or take your kit to go!

www.YouTube.com/@earlvillelibrary

Craft Bag Release Schedule
June 19th
June 26th
July 3rd
July 10th
July 17th
July 24th

Questions? Ask a librarian!
815-246-9543

Lego Club – Grades K- 5th

Lego Club continues to meet once a month with leader and librarian Lacie Martin! Lego Club is open to kids in Kindergarten – 5th grades and requires NO SIGN UP. Walk-in on the first Wednesday of each month from 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. and enjoy our Lego stash and other fun activities! 

Next meeting:
Wednesday, June 7th, 2023 @ 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Questions? Ask a librarian!
815-246-9543

Summer Story Time – Ages 3-5

Join Miss Nina with your 3-5 year old at the library for six TUESDAY mornings this Summer at 11:00 a.m. Read stories, play games, make crafts, and fill up a book log to earn points to spend on prizes! Registration is required and adults must accompany children. Extended schedules will be provided upon registration.

First meeting:
Tuesday, June 13th, 2023 @ 11:00 a.m.

Questions? Ask a librarian!
815-246-9543

Yarn Craft Club – Adults

Starting in May and running through August, Yarn Craft Club for adults will be meeting twice a month in effort to make hats with our yarn stash to donate this Fall. We’ll have the machines and all of the supplies available each meeting – or you can come just to enjoy the company and make whatever you like!

Wednesday, June 14th @ 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday, June 28th @ 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Check out our YouTube Channel and enjoy our many craft tutorials or reserve our knitting machines for use at the library so you can craft on your own schedule. 

www.YouTube.com/@earlvillelibrary

Summer Giveaways – Adults

Adults, get ready for Summer at the library with the return of our 6-week long series of giveaway baskets! Each week we’ll display a new themed gift basket that patrons can earn chances to win through checkouts. 1 entry per day at time of checkout. Giveaways start the week of June 19th!

Summer Book Club – Adults

Book Club is coming back to the library for the Summer months! Check out our book schedule, reserve your copies, and then join us for discussions on book club nights! See any librarian for details.

Book Club Schedule:
Monday, June 26th, 2023 @ 6:30 p.m. Homecoming by Kate Morton
Monday, July 31st, 2023 @ 6:30 p.m. The Long Weekend by Gilly Macmillan
Monday, August 28th, 2023 @ 6:30 p.m. The London Seance Society by Sarah Penner

Free Zoo Tickets – Adults

Adults with Earlville Library District library cards can claim 2 Brookfield Zoo general admission tickets while supplies last STARTING JUNE 19th. Cardholders must be present and in good standing to claim tickets.

Family Lego Night – K-5th Grades & Adults

Hosted at NuMark Credit Union

In addition to our regular Lego events, we’re hosting a Family Lego Night at NuMark Credit Union! Adults are encouraged to come along with their K-5th grade kids and enjoy this event together. We’ll provide the Legos and refreshments and you and your kids can meet us over at NuMark Credit Union!

Wednesday, July 19th, 2023 @ 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.

Registration is required

815-246-9543

Explore More Illinois

Explore More Illinois is a cultural pass program that provides discounts at museums, visual and performing arts centers, park districts, and more around the state.

Adults 18 and older can login with a library card and PIN (last 4 digits of the library card number) and place reservations for attractions and specific dates.

Check out the catalog!

Mendota Area Senior Services

A representative from Mendota Area Senior Services will be at the Earlville Library District on June 21st @ 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. to assist seniors or individuals with disabilities with Benefit Access, Medicare, Medicare D, and Public Aid. Seniors can also find guidance regarding agencies that can help allow individuals to remain as independent as possible.

Questions? Ask a librarian!
815-246-9543

Free eBook App

Download the free Axis360 app for your device and browse tons of great ebooks and audiobooks with your library card!

To login you’ll need your library card number and your PIN – the last four digits of your library card number.

Click here to browse the catalog from your desktop, laptop, or chromebook!

Questions? Ask a librarian! 815-246-9543

Visiting Voices – Grades K-6th

Local resident Gary Krolik in cooperation with Deb Larson and Paige Frechmann continue presenting a theatrical journey through the children’s classic, The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett. This program is open to kids in grades Kindergarten – 6th and will meet for 30 minutes on Tuesday afternoons. No registration is necessary for this program. Walk-in and enjoy the show!

Schedule:
Tuesday, May 2nd @ 3:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday, May 9th @ 3:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday, May 16th @ 3:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday, May 23rd @ 3:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday, May 30th @ 3:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Additional meetings TBA

Questions? Ask a librarian!
815-246-9543

Lego Club – K-5th Grades

Lego Club continues to meet once a month with leader and librarian Lacie Martin! Lego Club is open to kids in Kindergarten – 5th grades and requires NO SIGN UP. Walk-in on the first Wednesday of each month from 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. and enjoy our Lego stash and other fun activities! 

Next meeting:
Wednesday, May 3rd, 2023 @ 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Questions? Ask a librarian!
815-246-9543

Yarn Craft Club: Helping Hats – adults

Yarn Craft Club:

Starting in May and running through August, Yarn Craft Club will be meeting twice a month in effort to make hats with our yarn stash to donate this Fall. We’ll have the machines and all of the supplies available each meeting – or you can come just to enjoy the company and make whatever you like!

Wednesday, May 10th @ 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday, May 31st @ 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Check out our YouTube Channel and enjoy our many craft tutorials or reserve our knitting machines for use at the library so you can craft on your own schedule. 

www.YouTube.com/@earlvillelibrary

Explore More Illinois

Explore More Illinois is a cultural pass program that provides discounts at museums, visual and performing arts centers, park districts, and more around the state.

Adults 18 and older can login with a library card and PIN (last 4 digits of the library card number) and place reservations for attractions and specific dates.

Check out the catalog!

MASS – Mendota Area Senior Services

A representative from Mendota Area Senior Services will be at the Earlville Library District on May 17th @ 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. to assist seniors or individuals with disabilities with Benefit Access, Medicare, Medicare D, and Public Aid. Seniors can also find guidance regarding agencies that can help allow individuals to remain as independent as possible.
 
Questions? Ask a librarian!
815-246-9543

Axis360 – FREE ebooks & audiobooks

Download the free Axis360 app for your device and browse tons of great ebooks and audiobooks with your library card!

To login you’ll need your library card number and your PIN – the last four digits of your library card number.

Click here to browse the catalog from your desktop, laptop, or chromebook!

Questions? Ask a librarian! 815-246-9543

Adult Week 2 Crafts available now! Sign up today, stop by to grab your craft bag, and watch the YouTube tutorial for adults!

K-5th Week 2 Crafts available now!

Sign up today, stop by to grab your craft bag, and use the included instructions to craft at the library or take your kit to go!

Visiting Voices – Grades K-6th

Local resident Gary Krolik in cooperation with Deb Larson and Paige Frechmann are continuing their theatrical journey through the children’s classic, The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett. This program is open to kids in grades Kindergarten – 6th and meets for 30 minutes on Tuesday afternoons until they finish the book. No registration is necessary for this program. Walk-in and enjoy the show!

Schedule:
Tuesday, April 11th @ 3:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday, April 25th @ 3:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Questions? Ask a librarian!
815-246-9543

New Secret Door for April!

The secret door holds new surprises for April! Be sure to take a peak the next time you are at the library on the Children’s Department stairway and check back often!

Spring Craft Bags for Adults & Kids

Adult Week 1 Crafts available now! Sign up today, stop by to grab your craft bag, and watch the YouTube tutorial for adults!

K-5th Week 1 Crafts available now!

Sign up today, stop by to grab your craft bag, and use the included instructions to craft at the library or take your kit to go!

Spring craft bags are here for both adults and kids in grades K – 5th. Miranda, our crafty librarian, has prepared 4 different crafts for both adults and kids that will be released a week at a time. Sign up today to reserve your bags and each week for 4 weeks in April you can pop in to grab a new craft. K-5th craft bags will come with written instructions included in the bags to complete each craft. Adults are invited to check out our YouTube channel and follow along to our video tutorials for each craft. Participants are encouraged to either stick around and craft at the library or take your kit to go!

Release Dates: 
Week 1: Monday, April 3rd, 2023
Week 2: Monday, April 10th, 2023
Week 3: Monday, April 17th, 2023
Week 4: Monday, April 24th, 2023

Note: Reserved Spring craft bags will only be held until April 29th, 2023.

Sign up today!
815-246-9543

Visiting Voices: March 28th – CANCELLED

The Tuesday, March 28th meeting from Visiting Voices has been cancelled. Meetings will resume next week – April 4th, 2023 @ 3:30 p.m.

Schedule:
Tuesday, April 4th @ 3:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Questions? Ask a librarian!
815-246-9543

Lego Club – K-5th Grades

Lego Club continues to meet once a month with leader and librarian Lacie Martin! Lego Club is open to kids in Kindergarten – 5th grades and requires NO SIGN UP. Walk-in on the first Wednesday of each month from 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. and enjoy our Lego stash and other fun activities! 

Next meeting:
Wednesday, April 5th, 2023

Questions? Ask a librarian!
815-246-9543

Story Time – ages 3-5

Join Miss Nina with your 3-5 year old at the library on select Saturday mornings at 11:00 a.m. Read stories, play games, make crafts, and more!

Upcoming Story Time Dates:
Saturday, April 8th, 2023
Saturday, April 22nd, 2023

Registration is required and adults must accompany children.

Questions? Ask a librarian!
815-246-9543

Yarn Craft Club: knitting machine bunnies – adults

Yarn Craft Club:

This month, we’re making knitting machine bunnies! We’ll provide all of the supplies you need to make a bunny in green, pink, or blue. Sign up for one of our Wednesday night time slots!

Can’t make it to our in-person class? Check out our YouTube tutorial video available starting April 1st and check out the process!

Sign up is required. Supplies are limited.

Wednesday, April 12th @ 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday, April 26th @ 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Check out our YouTube Channel and enjoy our many craft tutorials or reserve our knitting machines for use at the library so you can craft on your own schedule. 

www.YouTube.com/@earlvillelibrary

Consolidated Election – April 4th, 2023

Don’t forget to vote this election day – April 4th, 2023!

Explore More Illinois

Explore More Illinois is a cultural pass program that provides discounts at museums, visual and performing arts centers, park districts, and more around the state.

Adults 18 and older can login with a library card and PIN (last 4 digits of the library card number) and place reservations for attractions and specific dates.

Check out the catalog!

MASS – Mendota Area Senior Services

A representative from Mendota Area Senior Services will be at the Earlville Library District on April 19th @ 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. to assist seniors or individuals with disabilities with Benefit Access, Medicare, Medicare D, and Public Aid. Seniors can also find guidance regarding agencies that can help allow individuals to remain as independent as possible.
 
Questions? Ask a librarian!
815-246-9543

Axis360 – FREE ebooks & audiobooks

Download the free Axis360 app for your device and browse tons of great ebooks and audiobooks with your library card!

To login you’ll need your library card number and your PIN – the last four digits of your library card number.

Click here to browse the catalog from your desktop, laptop, or chromebook!

Questions? Ask a librarian! 815-246-9543

Earlville Library District – board meetings

The next board meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, April 18th, 2023 at 6:00 p.m.

Earlville Library District
205 Winthrop St.
Earlville, IL 60518

New Secret Door for March!

The secret door holds new surprises for March! Be sure to take a peak the next time you are at the library and check back often!

Leftover Craft Bags! Adults & Kids

We have a few craft bags leftover from our February lineup. Stop in and grab one! Stay tuned for new crafts to come in April!

Check out our YouTube channel for helpful tutorials! www.YouTube.com/@earlvillelibrary

Questions? Ask a librarian!
815-246-9543

Visiting Voices: Grades K-6th

Local resident Gary Krolik in cooperation with Deb Larson and Pamela Ainsworth will be presenting an 8-week theatrical journey through the children’s classic, The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett. This program is open to kids in grades Kindergarten – 6th and will meet for 30 minutes on Tuesday afternoons for 8 weeks in a row. No registration is necessary for this program. Walk-in and enjoy the show!

Schedule:
Tuesday, March 7th @ 3:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday, March 14th @ 3:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday, March 21st @ 3:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday, March 28th @ 3:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday, April 4th @ 3:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Questions? Ask a librarian!
815-246-9543

Lego Club – K-5th Grades

Lego Club continues to meet once a month with leader and librarian Lacie Martin! Lego Club is open to kids in Kindergarten – 5th grades and requires NO SIGN UP. Walk-in on the first Wednesday of each month from 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. and enjoy our Lego stash and other fun activities! 

Next meeting:
Wednesday, March 1st, 2023

Questions? Ask a librarian!
815-246-9543

Story Time – ages 3-5

Join Miss Nina with your 3-5 year old at the library on select Saturday mornings at 11:00 a.m. Read stories, play games, make crafts, and more!

Upcoming Story Time Dates:
Saturday, March 11th, 2023
Saturday, March 25th, 2023

Registration is required and adults must accompany children.

Questions? Ask a librarian!
815-246-9543

Yarn Craft Club: Yarn Wrapped Rainbow – adults

Yarn Craft Club:

This month, we’re making yarn wrapped rainbows! We’ll provide all of the supplies you need to make a hanging rainbow decoration in a variety of colors. Sign up for one of our Wednesday night time slots!

Can’t make it to our in-person class? Check out our YouTube tutorial video available starting March 1st, and make your craft at home!

Sign up is required. Supplies are limited.

Wednesday, March 8th @ 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday, March 29th @ 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Can’t make it to these classes? Check out our YouTube Channel and enjoy our many craft tutorials or reserve our knitting machines for use at the library so you can craft on your own schedule. 

www.YouTube.com/@earlvillelibrary

Explore More Illinois

Explore More Illinois is a cultural pass program that provides discounts at museums, visual and performing arts centers, park districts, and more around the state.

Adults 18 and older can login with a library card and PIN (last 4 digits of the library card number) and place reservations for attractions and specific dates.

Check out the catalog!

MASS – Mendota Area Senior Services

A representative from Mendota Area Senior Services will be at the Earlville Library District on March 15th @ 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. to assist seniors or individuals with disabilities with Benefit Access, Medicare, Medicare D, and Public Aid. Seniors can also find guidance regarding agencies that can help allow individuals to remain as independent as possible.
 
Questions? Ask a librarian!
815-246-9543

Axis360 – FREE ebooks & audiobooks

Download the free Axis360 app for your device and browse tons of great ebooks and audiobooks with your library card!

To login you’ll need your library card number and your PIN – the last four digits of your library card number.

Click here to browse the catalog from your desktop, laptop, or chromebook!

Questions? Ask a librarian! 815-246-9543

Earlville Library District – board meetings

The next board meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, March 21st, 2023 at 6:00 p.m.

Earlville Library District
205 Winthrop St.
Earlville, IL 60518

NO DVD CHCKOUT LIMITS!

The Earlville Library District Board of Trustees recently voted and approved the removal of any limits on DVD checkouts.

Checkout periods remain 1 week.

Fines remain $1/day.

Valentine Craft Bags for Adults & Kids

Valentine craft bags are quickly approaching for both adults and kids in grades K – 5th. Miranda, our crafty librarian has prepared 2 different crafts for both adults and kids that will be released a week at a time. Sign up today to reserve your bags and each week for 2 weeks in February you can pop in to grab a new craft. K-5th craft bags will come with written instructions included in the bags to complete each craft. Adults are invited to check out our YouTube channel and follow along to our video tutorials for each craft. Participants are encouraged to either stick around and craft at the library or take your kit to go!

Release Dates: Once reserved, craft bags will be held and can be picked up any time after the release date. 

Week 1: Monday, February 6th, 2023
Week 2: Monday, February 13th, 2023

Note: Reserved Valentine craft bags will only be held until February 28th.

Sign up today!
815-246-9543

Lego Club – K-5th Grades

Lego Club continues to meet once a month with leader and librarian Lacie Hill! Lego Club is open to kids in Kindergarten – 5th grades and requires NO SIGN UP. Walk-in on the first Wednesday of each month from 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. and enjoy our Lego stash and other fun activities! 

Next meeting:
Wednesday, February 1st, 2023

Questions? Ask a librarian!
815-246-9543

Story Time – ages 3-5

Join Miss Nina with your 3-5 year old at the library on select Saturday mornings at 11:00 a.m. Read stories, play games, make crafts, and more!

Upcoming Story Time Dates:
Saturday, February 11th, 2023 @ 11:00 a.m.
Saturday, February 25th, 2023 @ 11:00 a.m.

Registration is required and adults must accompany children.

Questions? Ask a librarian!
815-246-9543

Yarn Craft Club: Knitting Machine Snowman – adults

This month, we’re using our knitting machines to make snowmen! We’ll provide all of the supplies you need to make a white snowman with a blue hat and valentine scarf. Sign up for one of our Wednesday night time slots!

Can’t make it to our in-person class? Check out our YouTube tutorial video available starting February 1st, and reserve our knitting machines at the library so you can craft on your own schedule.

Sign up is required. Supplies are limited.

Wednesday, February 1st @ 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday, February 8th @ 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday, February 22nd @ 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Can’t make it to these classes? Check out our YouTube Channel and enjoy our many craft tutorials or reserve our knitting machines for use at the library so you can craft on your own schedule. 

www.YouTube.com/@earlvillelibrary

Explore More Illinois

Explore More Illinois is a cultural pass program that provides discounts at museums, visual and performing arts centers, park districts, and more around the state.

Adults 18 and older can login with a library card and PIN (last 4 digits of the library card number) and place reservations for attractions and specific dates.

Check out the catalog!

MASS – Mendota Area Senior Services

A representative from Mendota Area Senior Services will be at the Earlville Library District on February 15th @ 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. to assist seniors or individuals with disabilities with Benefit Access, Medicare, Medicare D, and Public Aid. Seniors can also find guidance regarding agencies that can help allow individuals to remain as independent as possible.
 
Questions? Ask a librarian!
815-246-9543

Axis360 – FREE ebooks & audiobooks

Download the free Axis360 app for your device and browse tons of great ebooks and audiobooks with your library card!

To login you’ll need your library card number and your PIN – the last four digits of your library card number.

Click here to browse the catalog from your desktop, laptop, or chromebook!

Questions? Ask a librarian! 815-246-9543

Earlville Library District – board meetings

The next board meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, February 21st, 2023 at 6:00 p.m.

Earlville Library District
205 Winthrop St.
Earlville, IL 60518