Revised August 2010

To register for any of these (or other) programs, please visit the library calendar by clicking HERE!

September 8^th (Wednesday)

4:00-5:00 p.m.

Make a yummy snack and while it’s baking listen to stories that are perfect for kindergarteners through third-graders.  For grades K-3.  Youth Services Activity Room. Register August 16^th.

Spin a Yarn

September 10^th (Friday)

3:30-5:00 p. m.

Join us for another exciting year of some fantastic projects. We will be working on hats, slippers and key chains. Youth Services Activity Room. For grades 6th & up. Register August 16^th for all four events.  

Caboose Club @ The Lisle Station Museum (921 School St. Lisle)

September 11^th (Saturday)

10:00-10:45 a.m.

All aboard the Caboose Club! Parents and preschool aged children can listen to stories about trains, visit the 1875 train depot, watch the model trains and play in our real life caboose. For ages 3-6. Register August 16^th.

Crafternoon

September 13^th (Monday)

4:00-5:00 p.m.

September is library card sign up month!  Come make a fantastic pocket to hang on the fridge… a perfect spot for library cards! For grades 1-3. Youth Services Activity Room. Register August 16^th.

Blockbuster @ the Library          

September 14^th (Tuesday) 

4:00-6:00 p.m.

Come and enjoy the newly released movie, Diary of a Wimpy Kid, on the big screen!  Popcorn will be served! For all ages (children 5 and under must be accompanied by an adult). Meeting Room A/B. Register August 16^th for the September program and September 13^th for the October program.

Back to School Extravaganza

September 15^th (Wednesday)

4:00-5:00 p.m.

Beat those back to school blues at the library with amazing school supply crafts and back to school stories! Come play amazing games, create your own awesome school supplies, and hear about the latest in back to school fiction for kids in the know! For grades 1-5. Meeting Room A/B. Register August 30^th.

Author David Ellis

September 16^th  (Thursday)

7:00-8:30 p.m.  

David Ellis is a lawyer and the author of award-winning legal thrillers. In his role as Counsel to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Dave prosecuted the impeachment of Governor Blagojevich. 

Dave's first book, Line of Vision, won the Edgar Allan Poe Award for Best First Novel. His new book, The Hidden Man, is the beginning of a new series. Does legal training help in writing a thriller. How does an author set up a series? Dave will talk about writing and the law.

Super Smash Bros. Brawl Tournament

September 17^th (Friday)

4:00-6:00 p.m.

Come to the library and compete for your place as Champion of Lisle! Winner receives a $25 gift card to Game Stop. It is up to parents to decide whether or not this game is appropriate for their teen. Meeting Room A/B. For grades 6 & up.  Register August 30^th.

Science Saturday

September 18^th (Saturday)

10:30-11:30 a.m.

Get ready for a Rockin’ Science Saturday! We will be doing experiments with sound. For grades 1-5. Meeting Room A. Register August 30^th.

Murder in the Stacks: A Live Action Roll Play Event

September 18^th (Saturday)

1:00-4:00 p.m.

Join us in a classic murder mystery! James McKnight , hometown best-selling author comes to the library for a fundraising event and is found dead in the stacks. Take a role as a guest, police officer, or library employee. Will you catch the murderer . . . or are you the murderer? Meeting Room A/B. For grades 6 & up. Register August 30^th.

Celebrate Better Breakfast Month

September 21^st (Tuesday)

4:00-5:00 p.m.

Studies show that a good breakfast improves student performance.  Join us for a look at cereal, everyone’s favorite breakfast food.  Participants will learn about the history of cereal, test their cereal I.Q., play some fun games, and create a cereal of their own to take home and enjoy. For grades 4-6. Meeting Room A/B. Register August 30^th.

Magazine Mania

September 22^nd (Wednesday)

4:00-5:00 p.m.

We will do puzzles, tell jokes, play games, and read some stories -- all from a great kids’ magazine! We'll even try to get something of ours published in the magazine! For grades K-3. Youth Services Activity Room. Register August 30^th.

Through the Eye of the Hubble

September 23rd  (Thursday)

7:00-8:30 p.m.

The Hubble Space Telescope is probably the most famous telescope ever built. The images it has collected have transformed our knowledge of the universe. Michelle Nichols, Master Educator at Chicago's Adler Planetarium, will present some of the well-known, and not-so-well-known, images and results from the past 20 years of the Hubble's mission and offer a sneak peak at Hubble's replacement--the James Webb Space Telescope. 

Spin a Yarn

September 24^th (Friday)

3:30-5:00 p. m.

Join us for another exciting year of some fantastic projects. We will be working on hats, slippers and key chains. Youth Services Activity Room. For grades 6th & up. Register August 16^th for all four events.

Time Out for Mom

September 25^th (Saturday)

10:00-11:30 a.m.

Take time out for yourself while learning to crochet and relax. Join us to learn the basics of crochet while making some simple projects. Meet in the Youth Services Activity Room. This program is for adults. Register August 30^th for all four events.

Mario Kart Tournament

September 25^th (Saturday)

1:00-3:00 p.m.

Think you’ve got what it takes to be Lisle’s Best Mario Kart Racer? Enter and compete for the title! The game is rated E. Meeting Room A/B. For grades 4 & up. Register August 30^th.

Lyric Opera Preview: Macbeth

September 30^th (Thursday)

7:00-8:00 p.m.

Witches on a wind-blasted heath prophesy that Macbeth will wear the Scottish crown. And so begins his bloody march to power--killing king and kinsmen as his murderously ambitious wife spurs him on! Giuseppe Verdi revered Shakespeare and it shows, as his potently dramatic music illuminates all the famous themes and scenes. Carla Thorpe, from the Lyric’s Lecture Corps will preview the opera.

Bieber Fever @ Lisle Library!

October 4^th (Monday)

4:00-5:00 p.m.

Love Justin Bieber?  Can’t get enough of his voice?  Come hang out at the Lisle Library and enjoy a Bieber-tastic afternoon of fun! For grades 1-5. Meeting Room A/B. Register September 13^th.

Books & Baking

October 6^th (Wednesday)

4:00-5:00 p.m.

Make a yummy snack and while it’s baking listen to stories that are perfect for kindergarteners through third-graders.  For grades K-3.  Youth Services Activity Room. Register September 13^th.

Is It Real or Not? 

Fake wounds and special effects!

October 7^th (Thursday)

7:00-8:30 p.m.

Better than masks...Diane Teng, professional theater makeup artist demonstrates techniques for applying the best theatrical effects ever. Your friends will be amazed with your transformation. A few models will be chosen from the audience. Parent's written permission is required if you wish to be a model. For grades 6 & up. Youth Services Activity Room. Registration opens September 13^th.

Vintage Fall Flavors: Classic Autumn Treats

October 7th  (Thursday)

7:00-8:30 p.m.

Cookbook collector Amy Alessio brings fall treats--many apple or pumpkin based-- and lots of recipes from vintage cookbooks for a real taste of autumn. Food will be served and recipes will be available to take home.  This program is limited to 60 participants--no registration.

Spin a Yarn

October 8^th (Friday) 

3:30-5:00 p. m.

Join us for another exciting year of some fantastic projects. We will be working on hats, slippers and key chains. Youth Services Activity Room. For grades 6th & up. Register August 16^th for all four events.

Laura Doherty Live @ Lisle Library!

October 11^th (Monday) 

10:30-11:30 a.m.

Laura is a Chicago-based children's musician with an ear for a catchy melody. Armed with her acoustic guitar, she has written and recorded three albums for the folk-pop listener (solo and with Sweet Hello), and in May 2009 released her first CD of original children's songs, called "KIDS IN THE CITY", which received the 2009 Gold NAPPA AWARD and the Gold Parent's Choice Award.  For kids of all ages . Meeting Room A/B. No registration necessary.

Crafternoon

October 11^th (Monday) 

4:00-5:00 p.m.

Kick off the spookiest month of the year with a Halloween-themed craft! For grades 1-3. Register September 13^th.

Blockbuster @ the Library          

October 12^th (Tuesday) 

4:00-6:00 p.m.

Come and enjoy a newly released movie on the big screen!  Popcorn will be served! For all ages (children 5 and under must be accompanied by an adult). Meeting Room A/B. Register September 13^th.

A Guide to Social Security

October 12th  (Tuesday)

7:00-8:30 p.m.

Lisle financial planners Rick and Andy  Umbach will tell us about the ins and outs and the future of the Social Security system. Aimed primarily at Baby Boomers, this program will provide answers to many common questions about Social Security.

Super Smash Bros. Brawl Tournament

October 15^th (Fridays) 

4:00-6:00 p.m.

Come to the library and compete for your place as Champion of Lisle! Winner receives a $25 gift card to Game Stop. It is up to parents to decide whether or not this game is appropriate for their teen. Meeting Room A/B. For grades 6 & up.  Register September 27^th.

Science Saturday

October 16^th (Saturday)

10:30-11:30 a.m.

Want to know what’s in your noggin? Find out about your brain during October’s mind-boggling Science Saturday! For grades 1-5. Meeting Room A. Register September 27^th.

Mario Kart Tournament

October 16^th (Saturday) 

1:00-3:00 p.m.

Think you’ve got what it takes to be Lisle’s Best Mario Kart Racer? Enter and compete for the title! The game is rated E. Meeting Room A/B. For grades 4 & up. Register September 27^th.

Teen Read Week: Books with Beat

October 17^th – October 23^rd

Check out a Book with Beat from our Teen Read Week list of books and/or take our music challenge and receive a sweet treat. For grades 6 & up.

Storytime Dance Party

October 18^th (Monday) 

10:30-11:15 a.m.

Dance, wiggle, and shake while storytime sessions are on a break! Listen to some kickin' tunes for kids and learn silly dance moves! Juice will be served! Meeting Room B. Register September 27^th.

Halloween Cuisine

October 19^th (Tuesday) 

4:00-5:00 p.m.

Calling all Gross Gourmets, lovers of raisin gnats, stained eyeballs and witches brew.  Join us for an afternoon of creating creepy, crusty, gross, but tasty snacks, to share with your friends and family this Halloween. For grades 4-6. Meeting Room A/B. Register September 27^th.

Let's Do the Mash… 

The Monster Mash!

October 20^th (Wednesday)

^{4:00-5:00 p.m.}

Today is National Monster Mash day and we are going to celebrate the famous song by Bobby "Boris" Picket and the Crypt Kickers, with stories, dancing and a monstrous craft! For grades K-3. Youth Services Activity Room. Register September 27^th.

Spin a Yarn

October 22^nd (Friday) 

3:30-5:00 p. m.

Join us for another exciting year of some fantastic projects. We will be working on hats, slippers and key chains. Youth Services Activity Room. For grades 6th & up. Register August 16^th for all four events.

Caboose Club @ The Lisle Library (Youth Services)

October 23^rd (Saturday) 

10:00-10:45 a.m.

All aboard the Caboose Club! Parents and preschool aged children can participate in fun, hands-on activities, and listen to a train storytime. Register September 27^th.

"The Canterville Ghost"

October 26th  (Tuesday)

7:00-8:30 p.m.

Storyteller Megan wells will entertain with a Halloween classic--Oscar Wilde's story of the Canterville Ghost. Both scary and humorous, this story is a natural for Megan's amazing storytelling style. 

Halloween Storytime Trick or Treat Parade

October 28^th (Thursday) 

10:30-11:30 a.m.

Join us for a Spook-tacular storytime filled with Halloween stories, songs and rhymes! Don't forget to wear your costume because there will be a trick or treat parade after storytime. For ages 0-5. Meeting Room A/B. Register September 27^th.