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Reading Takes You Everywhere! Climb on board & set sail!
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Summer Reading Kickoff Party Wednesday, May 30, 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Offsite at Lemont Park District 16028 W. 127th St. No registration required! FREE FAMILY EVENT
"Wander the World Kickoff Party"
Summer Reading Is Ready To Set Sail! Cruise into adventure as we leave Lemont Harbor for "Reading Takes You Everywhere!" We will enjoy an up-close, live, hands-on experience as Dave DiNaso's Traveling World of Reptiles join us to kick-off our summer!
*Plus* Games, Face Painting, and Nachos!
Pick up your Summer Reading Challenge Passport at the event or while visiting the library! We will have weekly incentives to reward your reading and lots of programs for children of all ages!
Sponsored by Lemont Bank and Trust, A Wintrust Community Bank
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Story Times at Centennial Pool
Thursday, June 7, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Offsite at Lemont Park District's Centennial Pool No registration required!
The library is teaming up with the Lemont Park District to bring you stories poolside! Join the library staff at Lemont Park District's Centennial Pool and listen to stories poolside with your child during the 10 minute adult swim breaks at 1pm, 2 pm, and 3 pm.
Event Dates: 6/7, 6/21, 7/12, 7/26 and 8/9.
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Summertime Reads at Virginia Reed Park
Monday, June 18, 6:30 pm
Offsite at Virginia Reed Park No registration required!
Join library staff at Lemont Park District's Virginia Reed Park for story time on the hill followed by treats and games led by the LPD Fun Squad!
Mondays: June 18 and July 23
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3-5 Storytime: Super Story Sailors (MONDAY PM) Begins: Monday, June 11, 1:00 pm - 1:30 pm Children's Activity Center Registration Requested 3-5 Storytime: Super Story Sailors (MONDAY PM) 3-5 year olds Independent (Caregivers join for the craft)
Come join us as we welcome summer at the library with June's 3 weeks of story time sessions. We will read stories, play games, sing songs and get crafty together to celebrate! The Book Boat's Cruise Director will showcase many awesome travel adventures as we visit the exciting ports of Africa, Mexico and the USA.
Session Time: Mondays 1:00 pm - 1:30 pm Session Dates: 6/11, 6/18 and 6/25 Join us again & register for JULY's Session Dates: 7/9, 7/16 and 7/23
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Baby Time: Babies, Books and Boats (MONDAY PM) Begins: Monday, June 11, 5:45 pm - 6:15 pm Children's Activity Center Registration Requested Babytime; Babies, Books and Boats (Monday PM) Babies under 23 months & Caregivers
Come join us as we welcome summer at the library with June's 3 weeks of story time sessions. We will read stories, play games, sing songs and of course share some bubble fun together to celebrate! The Book Boat's Cruise Director will showcase many awesome travel adventures as we visit the exciting ports of Africa, Mexico and the USA.
Session Time: Mondays 5:45 pm - 6:15 pm Session Dates: 6/11, 6/18 and 6/25 Join us again & register for JULY's Session Dates: 7/9, 7/16 and 7/23
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Toddler Time: Tremendous Toddler Tourists (MONDAY PM) Begins: Monday, June 11, 6:30 pm - 7:00 pm Children's Activity Center Registration Requested Toddlertime: Tremendous Toddler Tourists (MONDAY PM) 2 yrs. & Caregivers
Come join us as we welcome summer at the library with June's 3 weeks of story time sessions. We will read stories, play games, sing songs and get crafty together to celebrate! The Book Boat's Cruise Director will showcase many awesome travel adventures as we visit the exciting ports of Africa, Mexico and the USA.
Session Time: Mondays 6:30 pm - 7:00 pm Session Dates: 6/11, 6/18 and 6/25 Join us again & register for JULY's Session Dates: 7/9, 7/16 and 7/23
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Baby Time: Babies, Books and Boats (TUESDAY AM) Begins: Tuesday, June 12, 10:00 am - 10:30 am Children's Activity Center Registration Requested Babytime; Babies, Books and Boats TUESDAY AM Babies under 23 months & Caregivers
Come join us as we welcome summer at the library with June's 3 weeks of story time sessions. We will read stories, play games, sing songs and of course share some bubble fun together to celebrate! The Book Boat's Cruise Director will showcase many awesome travel adventures as we visit the exciting ports of Africa, Mexico and the USA.
Session Time: Tuesdays 10:00 am - 10:30 am Session Dates: 6/12, 6/19 and 6/26 Join us again & register for JULY's Session Dates: 7/10, 7/17 and 7/24
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Toddlertime: Tremendous Toddler Tourists (TUESDAY AM) Begins: Tuesday, June 12, 11:00 am - 11:30 am Children's Activity Center Registration Requested Toddlertime: Tremendous Toddler Tourists (TUESDAY AM) 2 yrs. & Caregivers
Come join us as we welcome summer at the library with June's 3 weeks of story time sessions. We will read stories, play games, sing songs and get crafty together to celebrate! The Book Boat's Cruise Director will showcase many awesome travel adventures as we visit the exciting ports of Africa, Mexico and the USA.
Session Time: Tuesdays 11:00 am - 11:30 am Session Dates: 6/12, 6/19 and 6/26 Join us again & register for JULY's Session Dates: 7/10, 7/17 and 7/24
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Familytime: Page Peeking Passengers (WEDNESDAY PM) Begins: Wednesday, June 13, 6:00 pm - 6:45 pm Children's Activity Center Registration Requested Familytime: Page Peeking Passengers (WEDNESDAY PM) Babies - 8 years old & Caregivers
Come join us as we welcome summer at the library with June's 3 weeks of story time sessions. We will read stories, play games, sing songs and get crafty together to celebrate! The Book Boat's Cruise Director will showcase many awesome travel adventures as we visit the exciting ports of Africa, Mexico and the USA.
Session Time: Wednesdays 6:00 pm - 6:45 pm Session Dates: 6/13, 6/20 and 6/27 Join us again & register for JULY's Session Dates: 7/11, 7/18 and 7/25
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3-5 Storytime: Super Story Sailors (THURSDAY AM) Begins: Thursday, June 14, 10:30 am - 11:00 am Children's Activity Center Registration Requested 3-5 Storytime: Super Story Sailors (THURSDAY AM) 3-5 year olds Independent (Caregivers join for the craft)
Come join us as we welcome summer at the library with June's 3 weeks of story time sessions. We will read stories, play games, sing songs and get crafty together to celebrate! The Book Boat's Cruise Director will showcase many awesome travel adventures as we visit the exciting ports of Africa, Mexico and the USA.
Session Time: Thursdays 10:30 am - 11:00 am Session Dates: 6/14, 6/21 and 6/28 Join us again & register for JULY's Session Dates: 7/12, 7/19 and 7/26
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S.T.E.A.M. Academy "Cruising Through the Waves" "Just One More Page Journeys" for Ages 6-8 Wednesday PM Begins: Wednesday, June 13, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Children's Activity Center Registration Requested S.T.E.A.M. Academy "Cruising Through the Waves" "Just One More Page Journeys" for Ages 6-8 Wednesday PM
Come join us as we welcome summer at the library with June's 3 weeks of story time sessions. The Book Boat ship will dock for a variety of books, science, technology, experiments, engineering, amazing art, and math fun! Packed lunches are optional. Session Time: Wednesday 12:00 (noon) - 1:00 pm Session Dates: 6/13, 6/20 and 6/27 Join us again & register for JULY's Session Dates: 7/11, 7/18 and 7/25
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Registration Requested S.T.E.A.M. Academy "Cruising Through the Waves" "Boldly Board the Book Adventures" for Ages 9-11 Thursday PM
Come join us as we welcome summer at the library with June's 3 weeks of story time sessions. The Book Boat ship will dock for a variety of books, science, technology, experiments, engineering, amazing art, and math fun! Packed lunches are optional.
Session Time: Thursday 12:00 (noon) - 1:00 pm Session Dates: 6/14, 6/21 and 6/28 Join us again & register for JULY's Session Dates: 7/12, 7/19 and 7/26
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Monday Movie Matinee - Peter Rabbit
Monday, June 4, 2:30 pm - 4:15 pm
Children's Activity Center No registration required!
Come join us to watch the new Peter Rabbit movie!
Please bring unexpired canned goods to ADMIT ONE. Donations collected will go to support the local food pantries. No sign up required, caregivers and children are invited to attend! Children over age 9 may join us independently and we ask that a caregiver remain at the library for children age 8 and under.
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Art Around the World: Experience Australia with Aboriginal Art Thursday, June 7, 10:00 am - 11:00 am Children's Activity Center Ages 6-10 Independent, Registration Requested
Cruise to exotic destinations with hands-on art taught by Ms. Carolyn Zolecki. In June you can "Experience Australia with Aboriginal Art"!
Join us again & register for JULY's Session on: 7/19
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Drop in and Dance Monday, June 11, 10:30 am Children's Activity Center Babies - 7 years old with Caregiver! No Registration Required!
We will have music to move you and instruments to inspire you at our musical drop in and dance events!
Event Dates: Monday, June 11 Friday, June 22 Friday, July 13 Monday, July 16
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Monday Movie Matinee - A Wrinkle In Time Monday, June 25, 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm Children's Activity Center No Registration Required!
Come join us to watch the new A Wrinkle In Time movie!
Please bring unexpired canned goods to ADMIT ONE. Donations collected will go to support the local food pantries. No sign up required, caregivers and children are invited to attend! Children over age 9 may join us independently and we ask that a caregiver remain at the library for children age 8 and under.
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Build! Lego Club Wednesday, June 13, 4:00 pm - 4:45 pm Children's Activity Center Ages 6-10, Registration Requested
Are you a brick builder? Come join our Lego Club and build your own creation in Lego free play. Then title/name your creation and put it on display in the kids' department for all to enjoy!
Join us again & register for JULY's Session on: 7/18
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Budding Builders with Duplos Friday, June 15, 11:00 am - 12:00 (noon) Children's Activity Center Ages 3- 5 & Caregivers, Registration Required Back for summer by popular demand.... Budding Builders with Duplos for Lego loving Littles! Come play and build your own imaginative Duplo Lego creation at the library with your caregiver. As always, your special creation goes on display in the Children's Department!
Join us again & register for JULY's Session on: 7/20
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Money Math Matters with the State Treasurer's Office
Friday, June 15, 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Children's Activity Center Ages 5-8 Independent, Registration Requested
Discover all sorts of things about $$$s and financial literacy from the Illinois' Treasurer's Office, and hear a great story!
Presented by a representative from the Illinois Treasurer's Office!
Join us again & register for JULY's Session on: 7/20
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Tool Petting Zoo Saturday, June 16, 10:30 am - 11:30 am Children's Activity CenterAges 6-11 and Caregivers Welcomed! Registration Requested
Celebrate Father's Day by bringing Dad to our Tool Petting Zoo. Join special guest Mr. Bruce Koenigsberg, as we have a chance to look at and touch a variety of tools and learn more!
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Monday Movie Matinee - Despicable Me 3 Monday, June 18, 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm Children's Activity CenterNo Registration Required!
Come join us to watch the new Despicable Me 3 movie!
Please bring unexpired canned goods to ADMIT ONE. Donations collected will go to support the local food pantries. No sign up required, caregivers and children are invited to attend! Children over age 9 may join us independently and we ask that a caregiver remain at the library for children age 8 and under.
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Exploring Our Solar System Tuesday, June 19, 2:00 pm -3:00 pm Children's Activity CenterAges 5-11 and Caregivers Welcomed! Registration Requested
We'll take a trip to the planets, hear about some ancient astronomers and get an understanding of what NASA does.
Presented by Mr. Jim Jandora, a NASA Solar System Ambassador Volunteer.
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Baby Stay and Play Wednesday, June 20, 10:00 am - 11:00 am Children's Activity CenterBabies 18 mths - 2 years old with Caregiver No Registration Required!
Parents and caregivers, bring your babies under 2 to play in the library's children's activity center. Toys, board books, and coloring will be available.
Join us again & register for JULY's Session on: 7/18
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Summer Buddies with Books! Wednesday, June 20, 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm Children's Activity Center Ages 5-11 Independent, Registration Requested
Come pair up with a teen volunteer to help you select a book you are interested in and have fun reading together!
Join us again & register for JULY's Session on: 7/25
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Shake It Up S.T.E.A.M. Saturday Adventure #1 Saturday, June 23, 10:00 am - 11:00 am Children's Activity Center Ages 7-9 Independent, Registration Required
Stay on board to find out how the ancient Aztecs & Mayans used science including sundials, carving stones and cultivating chocolate. Presented by: Ms. Bridget La Porte
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Monday Movie Matinee - Sherlock Gnomes
Monday, June 25, 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Children's Activity Center
No Registration Required!
Come join us to watch the new Sherlock Gnomes movie!
Please bring unexpired canned goods to ADMIT ONE. Donations collected will go to support the local food pantries. No sign up required, caregivers and children are invited to attend! Children over age 9 may join us independently and we ask that a caregiver remain at the library for children age 8 and under.
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Even the Farm! Wednesday, June 27, 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm Children's Activity Center Ages 8-11 Independent, Registration Requested
Where does your food come from? Check out agriculture in Illinois from the Cook County Farm Bureau. We'll talk about wheat, corn, soybeans and even dairy cows. Presented by: The Cook County Farm Bureau
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Anatomy of Airplanes and Spaceships Friday, June 29, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Children's Activity Center Ages 4-11 and Caregivers Welcomed! Registration Requested Airline Captain Ed Rafacz will share secrets on how an airplane is designed and what makes it fly!
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Fun Like Fallon Friday, June 29, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Children's Activity CenterAges 9-11 Independent, Registration Requested SPECIAL AFTER HOURS EVENT! Back by popular demand, enjoy games like What's In The Box, Pong, Giant Jenga and more!
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Ages 10-12 Independent, Registration Requested Enjoy breakfast on deck and we'll talk about the book "The False Prince" by Jennifer Nielsen. Please pick up a copy at the library's front desk and read beforehand.
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Golf Around the World Monday, June 2, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Children's Activity Center Ages 3 - 11 and Caregivers Welcomed! Registration Requested
Come join us for an out of this world putt putt golf course on board the cruise ship and you could even win a prize too!
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At the Captain's Table Tea Party Tuesday, July 3, 11:00 am - 12:00 (noon) Children's Activity Center Ages 3-7 with Caregivers, Registration Requested
Come dressed up in your fine and fancy clothing and sit at the Captain's table for a lovely tea party.
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Monday Movie Matinee - The Greatest ShowmanMonday, July 9, 2:30 pm - 4:15 pm Children's Activity CenterNo Registration Required!
Come join us to watch the new The Greatest Showman movie!
Please bring unexpired canned goods to ADMIT ONE. Donations collected will go to support the local food pantries. No sign up required, caregivers and children are invited to attend! Children over age 9 may join us independently and we ask that a caregiver remain at the library for children age 8 and under.
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Make a Terrarium Mini-Garden Friday, July 13, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Children's Activity Center Ages 5-7 with Caregiver / Ages 8-11 Independent Registration Requested
Create a miniature garden in its own little world! Learn about growing and taking care of plants, ecosystems, and more.
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Travel Tricks with Bryn Saturday, July 14, 10:00 am - 11:00 am Children's Activity Center Ages 5-10 Independent, Registration Requested
Bryn, one of the library's favorite dogs, is getting ready for her cruise - check out how she does it!
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Monday Movie Matinee - Paddington 2 Monday, July 16, 2:30 pm - 4:15 pm Children's Activity CenterNo Registration Required!
Come join us to watch the new Paddington 2 movie!
Please bring unexpired canned goods to ADMIT ONE. Donations collected will go to support the local food pantries. No sign up required, caregivers and children are invited to attend! Children over age 9 may join us independently and we ask that a caregiver remain at the library for children age 8 and under.
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Ages 6-10 Independent, Registration Requested Are you a brick builder? Come join our Lego Club and build your own creation in Lego free play. Then title/name your creation and put it on display in the kids' department for all to enjoy!
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Art Around the World: Create An Egyptian Sunset Thursday, July 19, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Children's Activity Center Ages 6-10 Independent, Registration Requested
Cruise to exotic destinations with hands-on art taught by Ms. Carolyn Zolecki. In July you can "Create An Egyptian Sunset"!
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Money Math Matters with the State Treasurer's Office Friday, July 20, 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm Children's Activity CenterAges 5-8 Independent, Registration Requested
Discover all sorts of things about $$$s and financial literacy from the Illinois' Treasurer's Office, and hear a great story!
Presented by a representative from the Illinois Treasurer's Office!
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Ages 3- 5 & Caregivers, Registration Required Back for summer by popular demand....Budding Builders with Duplos for Lego loving Littles! Come play and build your own imaginative Duplo Lego creation at the library with your caregiver. As always, your special creation goes on display in the Children's Department!
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Ages 10-11 Independent, Registration Requested Visit the Promenade Deck at the library to discover how the ancient Egyptians used science for mummification, heart and brain dissections, hieroglyphs and more! Presented by: Ms. Bridget La Porte
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Monday Movie Matinee - Finding Dory Monday, July 23, 2:30 pm - 4:15 pm Children's Activity CenterNo Registration Required!
Come join us to watch the new Finding Dory movie!
Please bring unexpired canned goods to ADMIT ONE. Donations collected will go to support the local food pantries. No sign up required, caregivers and children are invited to attend! Children over age 9 may join us independently and we ask that a caregiver remain at the library for children age 8 and under.
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Summer Buddies with Books! Wednesday, July 25, 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm Children's Activity Center Ages 5-11 Independent, Registration Requested
Come pair up with a teen volunteer to help you select a book you are interested in and have fun reading together!
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Part 1: Camp Out& Drop Off Friday, July 27th, 2018 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Children's Activity Center Part 2: Pick Up & Donuts Saturday, July 28th, 2018 10:00 am - 10:30 am Children's Activity Center Ages 3-6 join us for this special two part event! Registration Requested Friday evening join us for Part 1 and bring one of your stuffed animals and a small blanket/towel with you to enjoy camping songs, stories, and games. At the end of the event you will tuck your stuffed animal in for a library overnight! Saturday morning return to the library for Part 2 and see the adventures your furry friends have had overnight at the library while we enjoy a donut and juice together.
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Lemont Public Library District 50 E Wend St Lemont, Illinois 60439 (630) 257-6541 ext. 2www.lemontlibrary.org |
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