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COOL STUFF FOR KIDS

WHAT DO WE HAVE FOR YOU?


Summer Reading 2022

June 11th - August 6th

June 11th - August 6th

 

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June 11th - August 6th

June 11th - August 6th

June 11th - August 6th

 

Tuesday, June 28th


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SUMMER HIATUS **********************Wii Love Games Club

SUMMER HIATUS **********************Wii Love Games Club

SUMMER HIATUS **********************Wii Love Games Club

 

The Gilman Library will be offering 

a video game program

on the second Tuesday of each month, 

from 3:30 to 4:30 pm. 


 We will be using the 

Nintendo Wii system and 

will be playing games such as 

Mario Kart, Bowling, and maybe even golf (just to name a few)!

SUMMER HIATUS ************************LEGO & Listen

SUMMER HIATUS **********************Wii Love Games Club

SUMMER HIATUS **********************Wii Love Games Club

 

Relax and listen to stories that will be 

read out loud by your librarian, 

all while building with Legos.  

 LEGO & Listen is a youth program that will be held one Saturday a month, 

from 10:30 to 11:30 am.

Youth Movie Night

SUMMER HIATUS **********************Wii Love Games Club

Saturday Morning Movie


It's nice to just kick back, relax, and watch a movie after a long day at school.  

Youth Movie Night will be held on one 

 Tuesday night each month, 

starting at 3:30 pm.

Saturday Morning Movie

SUMMER HIATUS ***********************Pizza & Pokemon Pages

Saturday Morning Movie


Saturday Morning Movie will be a replay of the selection from the After School Movie, for those who 

were not able to make it on that date, 

would like to re-watch it, 

or who would like to enjoy the movie with family and friends!  


Saturday Morning Movie will be shown one Saturday a month 

and starts at 10:00 am. 

SUMMER HIATUS ***********************Pizza & Pokemon Pages

SUMMER HIATUS ***********************Pizza & Pokemon Pages

SUMMER HIATUS ***********************Pizza & Pokemon Pages

 



SIGN-UP IS REQUIRED

FOR THIS PROGRAM


If you like pizza and if you like Pokemon, then this may be the program for you!  Pizza and Pokemon Pages is a youth group that will meet on the last Tuesday of the month, from 3:30 to 4:30 pm.  

We will be reading Pokemon stories and trading cards, all while enjoying pizza.  So feel free to bring your Pokemon cards and an appetite.  


SIGN-UP IS REQUIRED

FOR THIS PROGRAM

STORY TIME IN WHIMSY CORNER

 

Granny Apple shares stories, songs, and activities with little listeners and their family members here at the Gilman Library.     Unless otherwise posted, Granny Apple will be visiting the library alternate Wednesdays at 10:30 AM, whenever school is in session. Everyone is welcome to join the fun.


GRANNY APPLE TAKES THE SUMMER OFF

SCHEDULE

 

  “The Everywhere Man” will be performing at the Gilman Library on alternate Wednesday mornings at 10:30 AM.     He will be alternating the Wednesday morning time slot with Granny Apple’s Story Time.      The singer and guitarist will be providing entertainment for the preschool age group, their parents and caregivers, as well as older children and adults.  You do not have to be a preschooler to enjoy his performance.     


If you are visiting the Whimsy Corner at the Gilman Library, with your grown-up, please ask for your Whimsy Corner Card. You can get a stamp on the card for each visit (and one on your hand, too if you'd like!). After ten visits and the card is full and you can pick a free prize, and get a new Whimsy Corner Card.  

     

 

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.

     

 

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


 

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

CLIF Virtual Storytelling Series

AMERICAN INDEPENDENCE MUSEUM STORYTIME GOES DIGITAL

CLIF Virtual Storytelling Series

Virtual Storytelling Series

During the COVID-19 pandemic, when our amazing presenters can’t visit kids in person, we’ve launched a virtual storytelling series via Zoom every Tuesday at 3:00 p.m. EST. (click here to see upcoming storytimes and sign up to receive the link to the next session!).

Does Tuesday at 3:00 not work for your family? No problem! You can find each session below.

CLIF Storytelling Series

THE WHIMSY CORNER LIGHT TABLE


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