Elgin Public Library

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.

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!

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 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.

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!”

Our last flight for Christmas Around the World will be Monday, December 18. We will be taking off at 4:00 and returning to Elgin at 5:00. Don’t miss our final flight. We will be going to . . . Wait, we are going to surprise you. See you Monday!!!

Kindergarten through 4th grade

Elgin Public Library will be taking another trip today, Monday, December 11 from 4:00 to 5:00. Last week we went to see how Germany celebrates Christmas. Come see where we will be traveling today.

Egin Public Library will be closed on Friday, December 8 for a funeral.

Stop by the fairgrounds this weekend for the Festival of Trees. The event is December 2 and 3 from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Elgin Public Library has a tree with ornaments made by our own Lego League kids. Each ornament is made entirely from Legos. Come visit the Festival of Trees and support the Lego League kids.

Next week is Nebraska Library Week! We will be celebrating with cookies each day during our regular library hours. Come help us celebrate!