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COOL STUFF FOR KIDS

The Latest

Regular Programming

Preschool Story Time on hiatus

Reading with Rylee on hiatus

TEMPORARILY ON HOLD

 

Read with Rylee, the Tail-Wagging Tutor.  Boys and girls sign up to read to Rylee.  Sign up for 15 minute time slots.  Boys and girls love to read to Rylee.  Rylee loves to hear you read. 


SIGN-UP IS REQUIRED 

Please call to reserve.

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.

Etcetera, Etcetera

Etcetera, Etcetera

Museum Pass Reimbursement Program

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

Etcetera, Etcetera

 

Etcetera, Etcetera

 

 

 

THE WHIMSY CORNER

Do not forget to pick up your Whimsy Corner Card!


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.  


If you are interested in becoming a Whimsy Corner Volunteer Reader, please speak with a staff member.

Letterboxing & Geocaching

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FREE Take-and-Make Crafts

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THE WHIMSY CORNER LIGHT TABLE


 eBooks for Children

eBooks for Children

 eBook Comic/Graphic

eBook Comic/Graphic

 eBook/Audio Kids

eBook/Audio Kids

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 eBook/Audio Teens

eBooks/Audio Teens

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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.


 

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  

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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!

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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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