In This e-Newsletter

- Get Your Questions Ready - Going Bananas - It's a Science Thing - Crafting in the Community Room - End of Summer Gardening - Sew Luck - Fall into Storytime - Mask Requirement Update - Upcoming Programs - Book Sale Donations Accepted - Get Vaccinated - The Library is Hiring!

Get Your Questions Ready

Please join us as we discuss NY Times Best Selling Author Ira Wagler's book Growing Up Amish. Register HERE

Going Bananas

Chef Michael Niksic shares a comprehensive baking segment covering various banana bread recipes. Register HERE

It's a Science Thing

Explore the wide world of science with these special virtual programs from NIU science labs. Register HERE

Crafting in the Community Room

Crafters Circle is returning to the Community Room at the Library. Register HERE

End of Summer Gardening

For our last Garden Buddies of the year we will learn about seed saving and what happens to plants in the winter. Register HERE

Sew Lucky

Students ages 8-12 will learn about fiber arts and crafts. This month we will learn how to make a cloud pillow. Kits will be available for pick up the day of the program while supplies last. More info HERE

Fall into Storytime

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

Mask Requirement Update

Upcoming Events

AUGUST 16 Monday Science Fun with NIU 10:00 AM - YouTube More info HERE

AUGUST 16 Monday Cooking Club: Chef Michael Niksic's Banana Bread Recipes 7:00 PM - YouTube Register HERE

AUGUST 23 Monday Library Board Meeting 7:00 PM - Community Room More info HERE

AUGUST 25 Wednesday Crafters Circle 10:00 AM & 12:00 PM - Community Room Register HERE

AUGUST 26 Thursday Garden Buddies 11:00 AM - Pingree Grove Community Gardens Register HERE

AUGUST 27 Friday Little Stitches 11:00 AM - YouTube More info HERE

SEPTEMBER 2 Thursday Book Club: Growing Up Amish 7:00 PM - Community Room Register HERE

SEPTEMBER 3 Friday Outdoor Storytime Adventure 11:00 AM - Seyller Park Register 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.

Adding More Staff to Better Serve You!

PART-TIME LIBRARY SERVICES CLERK Get the info HERE

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