May 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!
May 7th 3:30 – 4:30 pm
STATE SENATOR OPEN HOURS
Do you have a question or a concern you’d like to voice to an Illinois state senator? Dawn Tubbs will be visiting for “open hours” on behalf of state senator Li Arellano Jr.
Tuesday, May 20 from 10am-12pm
WILDFLOWER GIVEAWAY
Our little wildflower seeds have been thriving under their grow lights! Starting May 5, we’ll be giving them away. Stop by (kids or adults) and claim your free small wildflower container starting May 5th.
(Pssst – makes a great last minute Mother’s Day gift!)
BOARD MEETING
Tuesday, May 20 at 6:00pm
Earlville Library District
205 Winthrop St.
MENDOTA AREA SENIOR SERVICES
Unfortunately, M.A.S.S. will not be represented at the Earlville Library until further notice, as our usual representative is retiring.
Questions? Contact MASS directly at: 815-539-9673
PRE-K CRAFT PACKETS
Ready for the next round of pre-k craft packets? Stop in for yours while supplies last!
April release dates: 4/7 and 4/21
LIBRARY ROAD TRIP IS ENDING!
Don’t forget to turn in your passport at the front desk for your chance to win a prize! For each stamp you’ve received, you’ll get an entry.
You have through the end of the day May 10 to turn in your passport!
DUCK SCAVENGER HUNT
All month long you (adults) will be able to search the main floor of the library for hidden rubber ducks! Stop by during open hours and if you find one, bring it to a librarian for a prize.
FREE CROCHET PATTERNS
New at the library! Paige will be curating weekly free crochet patterns! Stop by during open hours to pick up your fresh crochet project patterns each week. (Don’t forget your free recipe printouts as well!)
PRE-K CRAFT PACKETS
We have some Pre-K craft packets left over from previous months. Stop by to pick up a packet for your kids while supplies last!
K-5 KIDS’ CRAFT
Visit the children’s department this month and grab an adorable flower frame kit for Spring! This is a take-home kit, and will be available all month while supplies last.
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:
- Monthly themed DVD display
- 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