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Fact about Miss Aimee: "Rainbow sherbet is one of my favorite treats on a hot day!" |
Summer Is Around the Corner! Our June newsletter is coming to you earlier than normal so you can start planning your summer activities! This year's theme is "Read, Renew, Repeat!" We kick off our Summer Reading programs with a Foam Party from 1 to 3 PM on Saturday, June 1. Waldo will be visiting us starting June 2. Our program schedule is adjusting so we can provide the best service possible. Due to limited staffing on Sundays, STEM Activities and Lego Days are moving to Monday mornings at 10 AM in rotation with Let's Get Crafty. We will have Special Storytimes with community partners including the fire and police departments on Tuesday mornings at 10 AM. Thursday mornings at 10 AM will be Play Time. We'll rotate between having open craft time, toys, and a dance party. Due to lower staffing on some Fridays, we are switching between Tech Club for Teens and a drop in Sensory Friendly Movie in the afternoons. You can find dates for each program below. Don't forget to download the Beanstack app so you can register as soon as it goes live. Click here for more program details! We are looking for submissions by youth in grades 6 through 12 for the cover of the Junior Friends of the Library's 2024 Coloring Book! We'd love to highlight an original work by a local artist. Guidelines for the contest can be found here. Entries must be submitted by May 31. Please share this information with any artistic teens! Best, Aimee Villet Youth Services Director |
Library Updates
The library is closed on the following days: Mon. May 27 for Memorial Day Wed. June 12- Sun. June 16 for Homecoming Don't hesitate to call the Library to get our hours, or check our social media pages! |
Accommodations Curbside service is available for those who need it. If you need accommodations to participate in a program, please contact us at least 48 hours before the program so we can best meet your needs. |
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Special Storytimes: Fire Fighters! Tuesdays Once a Month at 10 am Fire Department: June 4 & July 23 A special storytime once a month with stories read by firefighters from Glen Carbon Fire Protection District. Drop In |
Special Storytimes: Construction Tuesdays Once a Month at 10 am Construction: June 11 & July 9 Come to a special storytime with K&L Construction! |
Special Storytimes: Police Department Tuesdays Once a Month at 10 am Police: June 18 & July 16 A special storytime once a month with stories read by an officer from Glen Carbon Police Department. Drop In |
Special Storytime: Balloon Storytime Tuesday, June 25 at 10 am Come to a special balloon storytime and receive your very own balloon animal! Drop In |
Special Storytimes: Fourth of July Tuesday, July 2 at 10 am A special storytime celebrating the Fourth of July! Drop In |
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Stem Activities Grades K-5 Mondays, Once a month at 10 am June 3: Glacier Slide July 8: Rube Goldberg Dominoes Do you enjoy exploring science, technology, engineering, and math in fun, crafty ways? Then come on in for this in-person program at the Library! Once a month, we will dive deep into a project. Due to limited supplies, we'll be giving out tokens starting 30 minutes before the program to save spots. Drop In with Tokens |
Let's Get Crafty Grades K-5 Mondays Once a Month at 10 am June 17: Tie-Dye Napkins July 22: Cardboard Kingdom Join us at the Library for some hands-on craft time! Follow along with us as we create something wonderful together! In June we're making Tie Dye Napkins! We have a limited number of napkins, on a first-come, first-served basis. If you would like to bring something white to tie dye, you may! We also encourage sunscreen, and clothes that can get dirty, as we will be outside (weather permitting) and working with fabric dye. Due to limited supplies, we'll be giving out tokens starting 30 minutes before the program to save spots. Drop In with Tokens |
Lego Days Ages 4+ Mondays Twice a Month at 10 pm June 10 & 24 July 1 & 15 Come to the Library to show off your Lego skills! Build and create your own Lego masterpiece to show off at the Library!
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Read with Dogs 2nd Monday Once a Month at 6:30 pm June 10 & July 8 Sit with licensed therapy dogs, and read a story of your choosing! You’ll have 15 minutes to read and pet a loveable dog! There will be two dogs, so there are registered slots as well as drop-in appointments available. |
Play Days Planned for ages 3-5 Thursdays at 10 am Paint: June 6 Clay: July 11 Toys: June 20 & July 18 Dance Party: June 27 & July 25 Drop in for a morning of active play! We'll rotate between crafts, toys, and a dance party! Planned for ages 3-5. Drop In |
 Sensory-Friendly MoviesSelect Fridays at 2 pm June 28 July 12 & 26 Come cool off at a sensory-friendly Friday movie in June and July! The sound will be lowered. Fidget toys will be provided. We encourage attendees to bring blankets, noise-canceling headphones, or other soothing items. We'll have coloring sheets and toys available outside the room if anyone needs a break. We don't expect kids to be silent. Wiggling and moving around the room is expected.
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Art Unlimited Grades 6-12 Every Other Tuesday from 6-7:30 pm June 18 & 25: Paper Mache July 9 & 23: Clay Magnets Join Sam at the library as we craft and create! Each month will feature a different art medium and project, lasting two weeks. Get your creativity flowing with your friends! |
Art Club Grades 6-12 Once a Month at 6 pm June 4* & July 16 Express your unique artistic abilities once a month in this creative hub for art enthusiasts! Bring your own projects to work on, share art you've made on your own, or start a new project with friends! Basic supplies and snacks provided. *June 4 is a combination Jr Friends Meeting and Art Club Drop In |
 Junior Friends of the LibraryGrades 6-12First Tuesday Monthly from 6 pm June 4* & July 2 Are you in grades 6-12? Do you want your voice to be heard at your library? Join the Junior Friends of the Library! Earn volunteer hours and help come up with ideas to make the library a better place for teens! No registration is required, just come on in and join the conversation! *June 4 is a combination Jr Friends Meeting and Art Club Drop In |
 Escape Room Grades 6-12 Saturday, July 20 At the Glen Carbon Heritage Museum Can you escape our escape room in less than an hour? Gather a group of up to 6 and see how far you get… if you dare! This event will be at the Glen Carbon Heritage Museum. Each group only needs to register under 1 ticket. Groups should arrive 5 minutes early for their reservation. If a group is more than 10 minutes late to their reservation, they will forfeit their spot. |
Tech Days
Grades 5-12 Fridays Twice a month from 1-3 pm June 7 & 21 July 5 & 19 Youth grades 5-12 can come to the library to get some free time using our tech, including iPads, Apple Pencils and Lenovo laptops! Drop In |
 Laptops, iPads, and Apple Pencils used for this program were funded by the Project Next Generation grant. Funding for this grant was awarded by the Illinois State Library, a Department of the Office of Secretary of State, using funds provided by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services, under the provision of the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA). |
Most Thursdays at 6 pm Do you love art, books, and video games? Do you want to see more of them at the Library? Well, check out our Teen Twitch channel! Aimee and Sam will be streaming the most popular Switch games, learning about and creating art, and talking about all of our favorite books! Visit our website for more information. |
 Teen HangoutGrades 6-12Wednesdays from 4-6 pm Join us every Wednesday for a relaxing couple of hours of free time with your friends! Enjoy activities, board games, and chill vibes while you hang out. Drop In |
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