Elgin Public Library

If you signed up for the Reading Challenge, please stop by the library and pick up your Reading Challenge sheet.

Story Time for ages 3 – 4 and 5 – 6 were held on Monday, June 2 and Wednesday June 4. On Monday, we read The Day the Crayons Quit by Drew Daywalt. The 3 and 4 year olds made crayons and the 5 – 6 year olds made a crayon box where they will add a crayon each time they come to Story Time. On Wednesday, June 4, Pete the Kitty and the Unicorn’s Missing Colors by Kimberly & James Dean was read to each group. We used the foil transfer method in our craft which means we scribbled on the foil with washable markers, sprayed it with water and then pressed a picture on it to transfer the color. The older group embelished their pictures with “puff paint”.

Children ages 3 and 4 are invited to story time On Monday and Wednesday mornings from 9:30 to 10:15. A second story time will follow for ages 5 and 6 beginning at 10:30 until 11:15. We will begin June 2nd running through June 25.

Children who have completed grades 1 – 4 are invited to come Thursday afternoons at 1:00 for activities which may include stories, games, art projects, etc. Activity time will last about 1 hour and will start on Thursday, June 5 and end on June 26.

We will also be having our Summer Reading Challenge. Anyone interested in participating may stop by the library after June 1st and get their Readng log. The Reading Challenge will run through July 3, 2025.

To sign up for story time, activity time and/or the reading challenge please go to our Facebook page, stop by the library and register in person, or give us a call at 402-843-2460. When signing up please let us know your child’s favorite color.

Go on a journey of creativity this summer at the Elgin Public Library’s Summer Reading Program. No matter what interest you may have, you will find something at the library!

On Wednesday, March 26, we visited the 3rd grade room at Pope John. We brought along 4 activities for them to do in groups. There goal was to free Lucky the Leprechaun from the locked box. As they finished one activity, they were given the next one. When all 4 activities were completed, they unlocked the box to see what was inside. Was it Lucky the Leprechaun? The last picture will give you a clue as to what they found.

On March 13, we went to the 3rd grade room at Elgin Public School. We read the story “How to Catch a Leprechaun” by Adam Wallace. Have you ever tried to catch a leprechaun? It is not as easy as you might think. This book might inspire you to build a trap and try your luck at catching a leprechaun.

After the story was read, each group had four activities to figure out. When they finished all 4, they got a key to unlock a box to see if they had caught a leprechaun. Unfortunately, the leprechaun was gone and all that was left was candy.

Elgin Public Library will be open from 1:00 to 5:00 tomorrow, Wednesday Feb. 19, 2025. We are closing early due to the cold temperatures. Come in early if you need a book for these cold days! Stay warm!

This month we visited the second grade rooms at Pope John and Elgin Public. We read the story Roses Are Pink, Your Feet Really Stink by Diane deGroat. It is a humorous tale about the importance of forgiveness and kindness. Afterwards they made a valentine wreath to share with someone on Valentine’s Day.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

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.