July 2025
LEGO CLUB
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 one Wednesday of each month from 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. and enjoy our Lego stash and other fun activities!
July 2nd 3:30 – 4:30 pm
ADULT BOOK CLUB
Adults, join us this month at The Lounge in downtown Earlville for a fun book discussion! Drinks are available for purchase and we’ll provide some snacks! Whether you loved it or hated it, all opinions are welcome! No registration necessary. This month’s book is The Pumpkin Spice Cafe by Laurie Gilmore (Available now at the library!)
July 30 7-8pm
CRAFT BAGS FOR ADULTS
We have 2 craft kits left to release this Summer for adults that can be picked up at the library and crafted with at home! We’ll have YouTube video tutorials available so you can follow along as we guide you through each craft.
July releases: Craft #3: July 14th Craft #4: July 21st
ADULT CRAFT NIGHT
Create your own mosaic candle holders with Nina!
We will provide all supplies. There are limited spots so sign up today!
July 14 6-7:45pm
SUMMER READING/ROOKIE READER
Rookie Reader spots are all full! The story continues with the book Lights, Camera, Cook! by Cherise Mericle Harper, read by local volunteers.
Program dates for those already signed up: Tuesday mornings, 7/1/25, 7/8/25, & 7/15/25 11am-12pm
BOARD MEETING
Tuesday, July 15 at 6:00pm
Earlville Library District
205 Winthrop St
SUMMER HAT MAKING (ADULTS)
The fun continues as we use our knitting machines to make hats to donate to those in need this Fall! No experience necessary!
Questions? Ask a librarian! 815-246-9543 July 9 and 23 6-7:45pm
IN-LIBRARY KIDS’ CRAFTS
Kids! Come to the children’s department and make a pair of your own cool summer sunglasses – available through July while supplies last!
TAKE-HOME CRAFTS FOR KIDS
Stop by the children’s department this month for 2 take-home craft bags! All supplies provided in your ready-to-go kit.
Release dates: July 7 Wilderness Wall Hanging, and July 21 Sand Art – (available while supplies last)
PRE-K STORY TIME
Spend your Summer Wednesdays at the library with your 3-5 year-old and enjoy stories, crafts, and activities with Miss Nina! Sign up today! Parents must accompany children. 815-246-9543
July dates: July 2, 9, 16 11am-12pm
COLORING NIGHT FOR ADULTS
Come join us for our zenful night as we relax and color our stress away. This program is open to any adult who wants to join in on the fun.
Monday, July 7 from 6-7:45pm
ONGOING LIBRARY RESOURCES:
Did you know your local library is about so much more than books? Here’s a little taste of what we have to offer:
- meeting room reservations
- Backpack activity checkout for pre-k
- Boundless phone app for e-books and audiobooks
- coloring and toy center for kids
- our secret door on the way down to the children’s area
- free recipe printouts upstairs across from the circulation desk
- Explore More Illinois cultural pass program