Are you ready for some way cool activities, games, puzzles and experiments? Then this summer’s program, “Reading by Design” is for you. All kids ages 4-12 can register and it’s free! We’ll have a puppet show on June 10 and a wacky science show on July 8. In between you can read and earn prizes, plus there will be weekly fun and games here at the library. YOU MUST REGISTER BY JUNE 3! Just call us at 523-4820 or email gma@gtownlibrary.org.
Congratulations to the winners of our coloring and bookmark creation contests. We got lots of colorful and cute entries and all are on display at the library. Stop in and look around, have a sweet treat and enjoy your library!
In honor of National Library Week, April 9-15, 2017, the library is holding 2 competions. For those in grades kindergarten through 4th, we’re having a coloring contest. Kids in grades 5th through 8th can create their own bookmark. All coloring pages and bookmarks are due by April 5. Don’t forget to put your name and phone number on your entry. We’ll display all entries in the library during National Library Week and winners will be able to choose from a large selection of great new books as prizes. Good luck to all and get those creative juices flowing!
As April 15, the deadline for filing taxes approaches, we’d like to remind you that the library can provide some assistance. We have several of the most popular federal and Illinois forms and their instruction booklets on hand. There is no charge to pick these up and take them with you. You can also access the federal and state websites here plus print needed forms or file online at the library. We have 5 computers available to the public or bring your own laptop and make use of our free wi-fi.
The library recently installed a plaque in memory of our board of trustees members who have passed away. We deeply appreciate all who serve the library and community and wanted to be sure they are not forgotten.
If you enjoy eBooks and eAudiobooks, chances are you probably already make use of the library’s 3M Cloud Library collection. But did you know you can suggest items for our library to buy? Just use Cloud Library Filters. Want to keep track of books you’d like to read in the future, but don’t want to put them on hold yet? Tap on the flag icon in the item’s information to add it to your Books of Interest tab on the My Books page.
We’ve got lots of hints and tips like this for eBook readers. If you’re new to eBooks or would like more information, just stop in or call us at 523-4820. We’ll be glad to get you started. You simply need to install the 3M Cloud app that’s appropriate for your device(s) – you can install it on up to 5 devices!, then find eBooks or eAudios by using the app or by browsing the library catalog on this page. Stop paying for eBooks and make those hard earned tax dollars work for you.
The library will be closed Monday, February 20 in celebration of Presidents Day.
Thanks to the generosity of the Germantown Kernel Nut Club, we have colorful new floor pillows for the children’s area. Our old, much loved ladybug, turtle and alligator were over 20 years old and showing wear. A Nut Club member noticed and offered to request funds from the group to buy new ones. The request was approved, new pillows were ordered and we all love them!
The April election is fast approaching and the library will have 3 open seats on its board of directors. Would you or someone you know be interested in serving a 4 year term on this fun and friendly board? We meet once a month at the library. A candidate for trustee does not have to be a regular library user, but does need to live in the library district (same boundaries as the Germantown Elementary School District). There is a simple form to be completed to show intent to run as a write-in candidate. We have the form available here or you can just go to the county clerk’s office and complete it. FORMS ARE DUE BY FEBRUARY 1! Please consider running for a seat on the board. For more information stop in or call the library at 523-4820 and ask to speak to Director Joan Young. Thanks for considering.
The library will not be open Friday Jan. 13 or Sat. Jan. 14 due to the icy road situation. Please stay home if you can and be safe!
