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    • AT GILMAN LIBRARY
      • About Gilman Library
      • Calendar
      • Friends
      • Programs and Services
    • Kid Stuff
      • Children's Catalog
      • Cool Stuff
      • WHIMSY CORNER
    • The Reading Room
    • VIRTUAL SERVICES
      • Catalog
      • OVERDRIVE, LIBBY, & MORE
      • Genealogical Research
      • INTER-LIBRARY LOAN
      • Local Links
      • Research Databases
      • SIGN-UP FOR YOUR CARD
      • TAKE OUR SURVEY
    • Rylee, Tail-wagging Tutor
  • Home
  • AT GILMAN LIBRARY
    • About Gilman Library
    • Calendar
    • Friends
    • Programs and Services
  • Kid Stuff
    • Children's Catalog
    • Cool Stuff
    • WHIMSY CORNER
  • The Reading Room
  • VIRTUAL SERVICES
    • Catalog
    • OVERDRIVE, LIBBY, & MORE
    • Genealogical Research
    • INTER-LIBRARY LOAN
    • Local Links
    • Research Databases
    • SIGN-UP FOR YOUR CARD
    • TAKE OUR SURVEY
  • Rylee, Tail-wagging Tutor
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

The Everywhere Man Music & Magic Show on February 4th

The Everywhere Man Music & Magic Show on February 4th

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.


* VALENTINE'S DAY SPECIAL EVENT: 

 3:30 PM, Tuesday, February 14th 

Valentine's Party with Nanny Rosebud 

for kids of ALL ages!

There will be interactive storytelling and light refreshments** served.

**Valentine's Day Cookies, Juice, Bottled Water, and Gluten-free options. 


Story Time Schedule 

Meeting in the Whimsy Corner

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


February 8th

March 8th & 22nd

April 12th & 26th

May 10th & 24th

The Everywhere Man Music & Magic Show on February 4th

The Everywhere Man Music & Magic Show on February 4th

The Everywhere Man Music & Magic Show on February 4th

SPECIAL EVENT:  February 4th

 

A special event for Take Your Child to the Library Day!


The Gilman Library is pleased to present : 


 "The Everywhere Man Music  & Magic Show."  

Saturday, February 4th

from 10:30-11:30 AM.


THE EVERYWHERE MAN RETURNS TO WHIMSY CORNER WITH MUSIC & MAGIC


 Last  year, The Everywhere Man (AKA Philip Reilly) entertained children and  families in The Whimsy Corner at the Gilman Library, with singing,  guitar music, and reading.  Now he returns with all of that and MAGIC!  

"The  Everywhere Man Music & Magic" will be presented in the Whimsy  Corner on the third Saturday of every month, from 10:30 to 11:30 AM.  All ages are welcome!  


"The  Everywhere Man Music & Magic"

February 18th

March 18th

April 15th

May 20th

Sm-Ar-Ti-Es Science Club

Sm-Ar-Ti-Es Science Club

Sm-Ar-Ti-Es Science Club


NEXT MEETING: February 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

February 9th

March 9th  

April 13th 

May 11th

 

Rylee the Tail-wagging Tutor

Sm-Ar-Ti-Es Science Club

Sm-Ar-Ti-Es Science Club

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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