Family Reading Night!

Grab your pajamas and head to the library for a inc-read-ible night! This Thursday from 6:30 to 7:30 P.M., the library is hosting Family Reading Night. We'll have books, crafts and even a surprise to take home! You get to wear your jammies and visit lots of reading stations for a fun night the whole family can enjoy!

Registration is required for the event, so call today to sign up!

Homework Help Mondays - Free Tutoring!

This year, New Lenox Public Library and Joliet Junior College are working together to host tutoring for kids.

JJC students working for America Reads and America Counts are available to tutor students in grades K-3 in reading and K-5 in math.

The program is free, and the tutor meets with students one-on-one once a week. Spaces are limited, and you must sign up.

For more information, or to register for this free tutoring, stop by the library or call 815.485.2605.

This Week @ NLPL

Here's what's happening this week at New Lenox Public Library!

Monday:
Wiggle Worms @ 10:30 a.m. for babies (pre-walkers)
Movers & Shakers @ 11:15 a.m. for babies (walkers)
Treasure Hunters @ 1 p.m. for ages 3 1/2 to 5 years
Art Club @ 4:30 p.m. for grades 1 & up (registration required)

Tuesday:
Itsy Bitsy Toddler @ 10:30 a.m. for toddlers between 1 1/2 and 2 1/2 years
Pajamapalooza @ 6:30 p.m. for ages 6 & up

Wednesday:
Simply Silly Storytime @ 10:30 a.m. for all ages
World Explorers @ 4:30 p.m. for grades 1 and up (registration required)
Happy Books, Happy Cooks @ 7:00 p.m. for ages 3 and up (registration required)

Thursday:
Tales & Tunes @ 10:30 a.m. or 11:15 a.m. for ages 2 to 3 1/2 years
Family Reading Night Pajama Party @ 6:30 p.m. for all ages (registration required)

Friday Fun: Meet the YS Staff

Wonder who it is that's helping with your reference question? Want to know more about the person leading your program? For the next few weeks, the New Lenox Kids! blog will be helping you get to know your YS staff.

This week, you get to meet Liz, one of the Youth Services Reference Assistants.

Name: Liz

How long have you been at New Lenox Public Library? Since 9/04

What's your favorite thing about working in a library? The variety of things to do including working with children, planning story times and reading.

Do you run any programs? Itsy Bitsy Toddler, Art Club, Family Bingo and Saturday Programs

What is your favorite book? I have too many favorites. Walter the Farting Dog is one of them.

Do you have any pets? If so, what kind and what are their names? I have a Black Lab named Tucker.

Do you have any kids? I have three girls.

What is one random fact about you? I like to snow ski and want to try snowboarding this winter.

What is your favorite food? My favorite meal is steak and onion rings made by my father.

If you didn't work in a library, what would you want to do? I would love to be a character at Disney World.

Have questions for Liz or any of the other YS staff members? Feel free to ask, or just stop by the reference desks to say "hi!"

Thursday Treasure: New Non-fiction Display

Walking into the Youth Services Department, you might notice a new set of eyes staring at you. No, we don't have a creepy new staff member, it's our November display case!

Our peepers are peeking at all the cool non-fiction books we have on display for the month. We have non-fiction books (factual, or true, books) about a ton of different topics, from sea animals to states, poetry to ancient history. Want to learn how to make your own jewelry or do cool paintings on your fingernails? We have books for that. Like learning about warriors from other cultures or ancient civilizations? We have books for that. Like learning about gross things like how boogers are made or why people burp? We have books for that. Want to read the latest biography about the Jonas Brothers, Miranda Cosgrove or Miley Cyrus? We have books for that, too!

Feel free to ask any of the Youth Services staffers for help finding a just-for-fun, just-the-facts book!

Wednesday Spotlight: Truly Remarkable Loon

Looking for a fun family activity this Saturday? New Lenox Library is hosting the Truly Remarkable Loon at 10:30 a.m. This comedy juggling show will have children of all ages giggling.

Come see what crazy things he will be juggling!

Registration is required, so call the library (815.485.2605) to sign up today!

Good Reads Tuesday - Scat

Scat by Carl Hiaasen

New Lenox Library Call Number J HIA

When Nick and Marta's strange science teacher goes missing after a class field trip, the two think there is more to the story than the headmaster would have them believe. When the story starts to unfold, Nick has to learn to trust his instincts and that things aren't always as they appear.

Part mystery, part environmental story, Scat has a lot of twists and turns. Targeted at older readers, this book will probably appeal to fans of Hiaasen's other stories. It's a good read, and one of our nominees for Best Book of 2009.

Have you read it yet? What did you think?

-Miss Alissa