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Library Life: Week of April 14, 2024

<strong>Bourbonnais Public Library</strong>

• Spring Book Sale: The sale will run from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday; 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday; and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday. Also on Friday, there will be a bag sale; the cost is $5 for a bag of books. Patrons are encouraged to bring their own bags. Hardcover books and audio/visual materials will be $1 each; paperbacks and discarded library materials will be .50 cents each; children’s picture books will be .25 cents each.

<strong>Bradley Public Library</strong>

• Lego Club: At 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, grades kindergarten through sixth can join for Lego time.

• Creative Writing Group: At 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, ages 18 and older can join fellow writers to share work and receive feedback.

<strong>Central Citizens Library District</strong>

• Art Workshop: At 4 p.m. Tuesday, grades third and fourth can learn to make art using chalk pastels.

• Minnie Mouse Tea Party: At 10 a.m. April 20, join for tea party stories, snacks, games and crafts. Meet the Iroquois County Fair Queen Kiernan Tammen. Register by Wednesday.

<strong>Clifton Public Library</strong>

• Save the Date: At 5 p.m. April 24, visit the library for a card-making class, where participants can make cards for Mother’s Day or Father’s Day. RSVP by Friday.

<strong>Edward Chipman Public Library</strong>

• Trivia Night: Test your trivia knowledge at 6 p.m. Thursday.

• A’Latino Motion Dance Class: Meets at 6 p.m. Friday.

<strong>Fossil Ridge Public Library</strong>

• Book Buddies: At 4 p.m. Monday, kids are invited to bring their sibling, caregiver, friend or stuffed animal to join Miss Robin for reading time to build confidence in reading skills.

• Cook the Book: Join at 6 p.m. Tuesday for the cookbook meets potluck.

<strong>Grant Park Public Library</strong>

• Pick of the Week: Children’s book “Grumpy Monkey Spring Fever” by Suzanne Lang.

<strong>Kankakee Public Library</strong>

• Catholic Charities Senior Dine Nutrition Program: Runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the third-floor meeting room.

• Scholarship Workshop: From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 20 in the Teen Zone, high school seniors can receive assistance with scholarship applications.

<strong>Limestone Township Library District</strong>

• Comfy Movie Night: At 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, families can join to watch “The Cat Returns” and enjoy popcorn and hot chocolate.

• Storytime Puppet Theater: At 11 a.m. April 20, join Mr. William and Ms. Holly for a story and craft.

<strong>Manteno Public Library</strong>

• Book Bingo: At 3 p.m. Monday, play games of bingo where the prizes are books.

• STEAM Club: At 4 p.m. Wednesday, kids and caregivers can explore STEAM topics.

<strong>Piper City Public Library</strong>

• New Releases: “The Truth About the Devlins” by Lisa Scottoline; “The Wild Side” by Fern Michaels; “Never too Late” by Danielle Steel.

<strong>Bourbonnais Public Library:</strong> <a href="https://www.bourbonnaislibray.org" target="_blank">bourbonnaislibrary.org</a>, 815-933-1727

<strong>Bradley Public Library:</strong> <a href="https://www.bradleylibrary.org" target="_blank">bradleylibrary.org</a>, 815-932-6245

<strong>Central Citizens’ Library District:</strong> <a href="https://www.ccld.org" target="_blank">ccld.org</a>, 815-694-2800

<strong>Clifton Public Library:</strong> <a href="https://www.cliftonpubliclibil.org" target="_blank">cliftonpubliclibil.org</a>; 815-694-2069

<strong>Edward Chipman Public Library:</strong> <a href="https://www.momencelibrary.org" target="_blank">momencelibrary.org</a>, 815-472-2581

<strong>Fossil Ridge Public Library:</strong> <a href="https://www.fossilridge.org" target="_blank">fossilridge.org</a>, 815-458-2187

<strong>Gilman-Danforth District Library:</strong> <a href="https://www.gilmandanforthlib.org" target="_blank">gilmandanforthlib.org</a>, 815-265-7522

<strong>Grant Park Library:</strong> <a href="https://www.grantpark-il.org/library" target="_blank">grantpark-il.org/library</a>, 815-465-6047

<strong>Kankakee Public Library:</strong> <a href="https://www.lions-online.org" target="_blank">lions-online.org</a>, 815-939-4564

<strong>Limestone Township Library:</strong> <a href="https://www.limestonelibrary.org" target="_blank">limestonelibrary.org</a>, 815-939-1696

<strong>Manteno Public Library:</strong> <a href="https://www.mantenolibrary.org" target="_blank">mantenolibrary.org</a>, 815-468-3323

<strong>Pembroke Public Library:</strong> @PemLib on Facebook, 815-944-8609

<strong>Piper City Public Library:</strong> <a href="https://www.pipercitylibrary.lib.il.us" target="_blank">pipercitylibrary.lib.il.us</a>, 815-686-9234

<strong>Watseka Public Library:</strong> <a href="https://www.watsekalibrary.org" target="_blank">watsekalibrary.org</a>; 815-432-4544