La Grange Park Library News & Announcements

Library Closing

The Library will be closed both New Year's Eve (Thursday, 12/31) and New Year's Day (Friday, 1/1).  We reopen on Saturday, January 2, 2010 at 10:00 am.

Rockin' New Year's Eve Eve

Teens - what better way to celebrate the end of the year then by playing Rock Band?  Wednesday, December 30 from 7pm to 8pm. 

Please contact Sam in the Young Adult Department (352-0100) and let her know you will be joining in on the fun.

Special Event Just For Children!

On Monday, December 28th the Children's Department will be hosting 'Movie Special" at 1pm. The newly released on DVD  Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian will be shown. A great way to spend an afternoon during the holiday break!

Library Closing

The Library will be closed on both Christmas Eve (Thursday, 12/24) and Christmas Day (Friday, 12/25).  We reopen at 10:00am on Saturday, December 26.

The Board and Staff of the La Grange Park Library wish you a happy and safe holiday season.

Winter Story Times

Winter Story Times begin the week of January 4, 2010 and continue through February 17 2010.

Story times for preschoolers, age 3 though kindergarten, will be held Monday and Tuesday mornings at 10:15 am and Tuesday afternoons at 1pm.

Story times for toddlers, ages 2 through 3 1/2 and their parents or caregivers, will be held Wednesday mornings at 10:15am.

Registration will begin Monday, December 21, 2009.  You can come in or call the Children's Department at 352-0100 to register.

Tips for Burglary Prevention

Monday, December 14 at 7pm

Sergeant Felix Hernandez, La Grange Park Police Department

Recently the village experienced an increase in burglaries.  To help you protect your family and property, Sgt. Hernandez of the La Grange Park Police Department will discuss that best ways of staying safe at home.

Photo Snow Globes

Hey Teens, in this craft program you'll make your own photo snow globes - fake snow and all!. Bring in a clean, empty glass jar or bottle (with lid) and a picture to laminate.

It happens on Monday, December 21 at 2 pm, but you need to sign up with Sam by December 14th.

A great way to spend some of your holiday time.

Holiday in Park

Sponsored by the La Grange Park Business Association, this fun filled afternoon will be held at the Community Park District facility on Saturday, December 12 from 1-5pm.

The Library will be particitpating in the event.  Teen volunteers, under the direction of of the Library's Young Adult Librarian Sam, will help make s'mores outside by the bonfire.  Local business Back in Balance is sponsoring the event by supplying the delicious ingredients.

Several storytimes will also be offered by the Library throughout the afternoon.  Please check the brochure for the exact times.

Come join the fun!

Books Alive Book Discussion

Our book discussion group will meet on December 15th at 2 pm to talk about Pyonyang: A Journey in North Korea by Guy Delisle.  You can pick up a copy of this graphic novel at the Circulation Desk and join in on the discussion.

From Here to Eternity

This classic movie, set in Hawaii shortly before the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941, will be shown on Monday, December 7 at 7pm.