Over the last two weeks preschool through 1st grade children have been going on different adventures during storytime. Week one found the kids going to Grandma’s house and the Savannah in a hot air balloon. Week two we had fun going on adventures at the Petting Zoo and then soaring into Space as our next adventure. It has been a fun time but we have several more adventures to go on. Stay tuned!
Cookie Decorating with Kristina
Twenty “egg”cited participants gathered at the library on Saturday, March 23 to try their hand at cookie decorating. With the help of Kristina Sehi they all did a great job – in fact Easton will tell you they were good enough to eat! Enjoy the slide show below that shows all the concentration and effort they put into learning their new skill.
LEGO League
On Monday, March 11, we had LEGO League for the Kindergarten through second grade students. Below you will find one of the many LEGO creations that were made. Stop by the library and take a look.
Cookie Time Fun!
Celebrating Dr. Seuss
On March 2, 2024 12 kids helped the library celebrate the birthday of Dr. Seuss. They enjoyed the following Dr. Seuss books: Green Eggs and Ham, Daisy Head Mayzie and I’m Not going to Get Up Today. Along with the books the children played a variety of games and did a craft to honor Daisy Head Mayzie! A birthday party wouldn’t be complete without birthday cupcakes and of course singing happy birthday to Dr. Seuss.
Story Time with the Second Grade
This month we visited the second grade classes at St. Bon and Elgin Public. We read the story Penguins to the Rescue by Tony Mitton. While a group of young penguins were enjoying many winter activities, they also came to the rescue of a baby seal that was separated from her mother. We also shared some facts about penguins before making one.
Lego League
On Monday, January 15, Elgin Public Library will have Lego League for grades Kindergarten through 5th. Since we weren’t able to have Lego League for the younger group, they are invited to come on Monday. It will be from 4:00 to 5:00. Stay warm and see you on Monday!
Children’s Book Sale
Elgin Public Library is having a Children’s Book Sale. We are selling books that we have weeded from the library. Stop by and take a look. These are just a few of the books and puzzles that we are selling. Free will donation.
Lego League
Lego League will start again on Monday, January 8, for Kindergarten through second grade. It will go from 4:00 to 4:45.
On the following Monday, January 15, there will be Lego League for third through fifth grades. It will be held from 4:00 to 5:00.
We have missed you and hope to see you at Lego League.
Christmas Around the World
Our last flight for Christmas Around the World was Monday, December 18. On this flight 32 children took a trip to discover Christmas in Australia. Our book for this week was entitled “An Aussie Night Before Christmas” by Yvonne Morrison and Kilmeny Niland. Upon arrival they learned that in Australia Santa flies in an “ute” pulled by eight mighty ‘roos (kangaroos). Santa was also dressed in a bit of a non-traditional way in his stubby red shorts and red flowered shirt! The kids also enjoyed making snow globes featuring “surfin’ Santa” followed up with a snack of Australian fairy bread. The Elgin Public Library would like to thank all the children who helped us celebrate Christmas Around the World and so until next year “Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night or from Australia “goodonya mates!”
