Elgin Public Library

This past fall, Elgin Public Library was given an opportunity to share books we had weeded. They were sent to Kenya so they could start their own library. Below is a thank you from the children of Kenya.

On Monday, December 9, Mrs. Claus made a visit to Elgin Public Library. She came to read stories to Preschool through 2nd grade children. She read How to Catch an Elf by Adam Wallace and Andy Elkerton and Click, Clack, Ho! Ho! Ho! by Doreen Cronin and Betsy Lewin. Mrs. Claus stayed to help the children do some crafts. She also had time to have some pictures taken with those that attended. Thank you Mrs. Claus for visiting us!

This month we went to the first grade rooms at Pope John and Elgin Public schools. We read the story ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas on the Farm by Craig Manning. It’s the night before Christmas and not a creature is stirring except for a little lamb. A special visitor comes to the farm and visits the barn where most of the animals are fast asleep. It is a wonderful twist from the classic story with sweet farm animals and rhymes. After the story they made a rocking Santa.

Thanksgiving is coming soon with many things to be thankful for, but we should always be thankful that we didn’t tickle a turkey! You may ask Why? You will find out all the answers in the new book Never Ever Tickle a Turkey by Adam Wallace.

That was the story read to the Kindergarten classes at Elgin Public and Pope John this month. Below are pictures of the turkeys they made after enjoying the funny story.

We just got in some new books for upper elementary students. Stop by the library and check them out!

On Wednesday, October 16, we visited the preschool at Pope John and the following day, October 17, at Elgin Public School. We enjoyed reading Trick or Treat on Scary Street by Lance Bass. In the book we followed thirteen trick or treaters down Scary Street. The book had us stop at a vampire’s lair, a witch’s gingerbread house, and a ghostly hotel. And then there was one last trick (or treat). Stop by the library to find out about our last stop and the trip down Scary Street!

Our craft included adding trick or treaters to a haunted house on Scary Street. Below are pictures of the preschool classes.

Kristina Sehi will once again be doing a cookie decorating class at Elgin Public Library. Check out the poster below for details!

Lego League will start on Monday, September 16, for students in Kindergarten through second grade. It will be held at the library from 4:00 to 4:45.

Then on Monday, September 23, we will have Lego League for students in third through fifth grades from 4:00 to 5:00.

We are so excited to have you back. We have missed you.

Starting next month, Lego League will always be on the second Monday for Kindergarten through second grades and the third Monday for third through fifth grades.

This month’s Book Club book is at the library. You will be reading Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus. Stop by and pick up your copy.