In This e-Newsletter

- Bread of Celebration - Zoom into Comics - Get Crafty - Fall into Storytime - Treats and a Movie - Libraries Empower - Mask Requirement Update - Upcoming Programs - Book Sale Donations Accepted - Get Vaccinated - Library Hours

Bread of Celebration

Learn how to make traditional Challah bread. Register HERE

Zoom into Comics

Have fun learning how to create a comic and share your favorite reads at Comic Club.  Register HERE

Get Crafty

Keep calm and craft on with us at Crafters Circle. Now available in the Community Room and on Zoom. Register HERE

Fall into Storytime

Join Miss Janelle for an Outdoor Storytime Adventure! We will read books, sing songs and play.  Register HERE

Treats and a Movie

Fall Fest starts with Trunk or Treat from 5-6pm on State Street from Washington to Jackson. Winner of the Hampshire Area Chamber of Commerce Scarecrow Contest will be announced and free hot dogs from the Lions Club will be available during Trunk or Treat. Then drive on down to the Coon Creek Site for an outdoor movie viewing of Hocus Pocus at dusk. More info HERE

Libraries Empower

Celebrate Library Card Signup Month by getting your very own library card. More Info HERE

Mask Requirement Update

Upcoming Events

SEPTEMBER 20 Monday Cooking Club: Challah 7:00 PM - YouTube Register HERE

SEPTEMBER 21 Tuesday Virtual Comic Club 3:00 PM - Zoom Register HERE

SEPTEMBER 22 Wednesday Crafter's Circle 10:00 AM - Community Room Register HERE

SEPTEMBER 22 Wednesday Virtual Move & Groove Family Storytime 10:00 AM - YouTube More Info HERE

SEPTEMBER 22 Wednesday Crafter's Circle 12:00 PM - Zoom Register HERE

SEPTEMBER 22 Wednesday Crafter's Circle 12:00 PM - Zoom Register HERE

SEPTEMBER 23 Thursday Outdoor Storytime Adventure 1:00 PM - Burlington Forest Preserve Register HERE

SEPTEMBER 23 Thursday Senior Bingo 1:30 PM - Community Room Register HERE

SEPTEMBER 24 Friday Little Stitches 3:00 PM - YouTube More Info HERE

SEPTEMBER 27 Monday Library Board Meeting 7:00 PM - Community Room More Info HERE

SEPTEMBER 28 Tuesday Author Meet & Greet 6:30 PM - Community Room Register HERE

OCTOBER 1-3 Fri-Sun Ella's Friends Annual Book Sale Prairie View Farm Market More Info HERE

OCTOBER 1 Friday Outdoor Storytime Adventure 11:00 AM - Seyller Park More Info HERE

Book Sale Donations Accepted

With last year's move to Prairie View Farm Market, the Friends group has plenty of room for their Oct 1-3 Annual Book Sale. They are accepting everything, not just books. This includes puzzles, DVD's, CD's, oversized books, coffee table books, book sets, etc. If it is a bag or box of materials, we can accept it here at the library. If it is more, please give the library a call for pick up arrangements at 847-683-4490.

Get Vaccinated

Pfizer is the only vaccine approved for children ages 12 and older. Use the health department's website to find a site near you HERE. Hampshire Pharmacy on State Street has vaccines available for ages 18+. Simply call them at 847-683-2244 to schedule a time convenient for you - morning, noon or night.

We're Open

Library Hours Mon - Thu: 9:30 AM - 8 PM Friday & Saturday: 12 - 6 PM Sunday Closed

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