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    • AT GILMAN LIBRARY
      • About Gilman Library
      • Calendar
      • CONTACT US
      • Friends
      • Library Trustees
      • Programs and Services
    • CATALOG
    • Kid Stuff
      • Children's Catalog
      • Cool Stuff
      • Rylee's Blog
      • WHIMSY CORNER
    • The Reading Room
    • VIRTUAL SERVICES
      • Virtual Services
      • Genealogical Research
      • INTER-LIBRARY LOAN
      • Local Links
      • Research Databases
      • SIGN-UP FOR YOUR CARD
      • TAKE OUR SURVEY
  • Home
  • AT GILMAN LIBRARY
    • About Gilman Library
    • Calendar
    • CONTACT US
    • Friends
    • Library Trustees
    • Programs and Services
  • CATALOG
  • Kid Stuff
    • Children's Catalog
    • Cool Stuff
    • Rylee's Blog
    • WHIMSY CORNER
  • The Reading Room
  • VIRTUAL SERVICES
    • Virtual Services
    • Genealogical Research
    • INTER-LIBRARY LOAN
    • Local Links
    • Research Databases
    • SIGN-UP FOR YOUR CARD
    • TAKE OUR SURVEY
Gilman Library

Our Virtual Library Never Closes!

Our Virtual Library Never Closes!Our Virtual Library Never Closes!

COOL STUFF FOR KIDS

COOL STUFF FOR KIDS

WHAT DO WE HAVE FOR YOU?

 

Click BELOW to see the Free Craft Kits

FREE TAKE-AND-MAKE CRAFTS

STORY TIME with Nanny Rosebud

Sm-ar-Ti-Es Science Club

Sm-ar-Ti-Es Science Club

Nanny Rosebud will read some story books and tell a story too!  There will be interactive stories and a simple craft geared for young children.

 

Nanny Rosebud's Story Time Schedule:

Meeting in the Whimsy Corner

10:30 AM on the 2ND AND 4TH Wednesdays


March 8th & 22nd

April 12th & 26th

May 10th & 24th

Sm-ar-Ti-Es Science Club

Sm-ar-Ti-Es Science Club

Sm-ar-Ti-Es Science Club


NEXT MEETING: March 9th


Meeting on the Second Thursday afternoon of each month, at 3:30 PM


SIGN-UP IS REQUIRED

FOR THIS PROGRAM


Sm-Ar-Ti-Es is a science club where children learn about a specific topic by reading a short picture book together, then doing group projects or crafts related to the topic.  This program encourages children to explore and experiment with science.



Sm-Ar-Ti-Es Schedule

March 9th  

April 13th 

May 11th

 

Rylee the Tail-wagging Tutor

Sm-ar-Ti-Es Science Club

Rylee the Tail-wagging Tutor

While  Rylee is away, her Reading Boys and Girls are invited to follow her  Blog on our website and correspond with her by postcards. Please ask at  the Circulation Desk for details. Rylee’s Mom, Kim, will read each  postcard to Rylee and respond. Rylee will return in the Spring.


Click the button below to go to Rylee's page for more info.

Rylee

 

 

Museum Pass Reimbursement Program

 

Museum Pass Reimbursement Program

Museum Pass Reimbursement Program

Museum Pass Reimbursement Program

In  lieu of specific library passes, Gilman Library cardholders may visit  any museum or educational attraction of choice and return with a receipt  within thirty days, to request a reimbursement of up to $20 per visit,  up to three times per calendar year.
 

1. Limited to library card holders in good standing.
2.  Patrons must submit stubs or receipts to have a reimbursement check  issued for  up to $20.00 per family per visit with a limit of $60.00 per  year.
3. Receipts must be submitted within 1 month of the visit.

Museum Pass Reimbursement Program

Etcetera, Etcetera

 

Etcetera, Etcetera

Museum Pass Reimbursement Program

Etcetera, Etcetera

 Checkout our Telescope! 

We also offer:

Contests & Raffles

Blind-Date-with-a-Book

FREEBIES:

  • Assorted Bookmarks
  • Lollipop Tree
  • Stickers & Stamps
  • Take-and-Make Craft Kits
  • Whimsy Corner Card

SWAPS:

  • Paperback Book Swap
  • Magazine Swap
  • Music CD Swap
  • Jigsaw Puzzle Swap

SALES:

  • Alton Collectibles
  • Friends Corner Sale
  • Meeting Room Book Sale

 

 

 

FREE Take-and-Make Crafts

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Letterboxing & Geocaching

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 eBooks for Children

eBooks for Children

 eBook Comic/Graphic

eBook Comic/Graphic

 eBook/Audio Kids

eBook/Audio Kids

Display their FAQs

 eBook/Audio Teens

eBooks/Audio Teens

Display their FAQs

Display their FAQs

Flume and Isinglass Awards

Flume and Isinglass Awards

Display their FAQs

Display their FAQs

Display their FAQs

Customers have questions, you have answers. Display the most frequently asked questions, so everybody benefits.

THE WHIMSY CORNER LIGHT TABLE

 

Which Reader Personality Type(s) are YOU?


Which of the following do you think best describe your reading style?  Discover your reader personality type and get ready to find your next favorite book.

 

The Team Player

The Champion

The Jokester

The Investigator  

Find out more

     

Find Your Reader Personality Type (Advanced)

 

Answer  ten questions and then gets a "read out" of what
type of reader you are.  Compare with your friends!

Find out more

AMERICAN INDEPENDENCE MUSEUM STORYTIME GOES DIGITAL

AMERICAN INDEPENDENCE MUSEUM STORYTIME GOES DIGITAL

AMERICAN INDEPENDENCE MUSEUM STORYTIME GOES DIGITAL

  


Revolutionary Story Time Goes Digital! 

Click the link to redirect to the episodes and the activities 


AIM Story Time

Literacy Activities

AMERICAN INDEPENDENCE MUSEUM STORYTIME GOES DIGITAL

AMERICAN INDEPENDENCE MUSEUM STORYTIME GOES DIGITAL

The schools and libraries CLiF works with are constantly looking for  low- or no-cost literacy activities to inspire kids to read and write  more. We collect activity ideas and share them with our partners. 

CLIF Literacy Resources

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