Book Travels: P.T.B. Update ~ June 13, 2011

Todays Pass the Book update has lots more to report! Book # 2 has been registered and passed for a 2nd time and is hopefully off to it's 3rd reader.

We had two new registrations this week. Book #7 was registered for the first time in Bartonville, IL and #4 had it's first registustration rural in Princeville, IL.

Keep reading, registering and passing!














See where your book has been and where others have traveled. If you haven't gotten your Pass the Book copy of "Every Soul a Star" stop by the Library to pick one up, while supplies last. You may also join the waiting list should a copy be returned to the Library.
Check back next week for more news of book travels!

Get Your Sweet Tooth Ready!

Monday, June 6th @ 3pm

come to the library to create fun, edible, Junk Food Sculptures!

All 6th - 12th graders are welcome to join us to make "midieval themed" sculptures with candy and junk food.

Each person will receive a tray on which to build their sculpture. You can choose from a variety or candies including: M&Ms, Twizzlers, Pretzel Rods, marshmallows, graham crackers, gummy bears and more! Chocolate frosting and marshmallow fluff will act as glue for the sculptures.

NOTE: Each participant will receive an entry into the Summer YA Days grand prize drawing.

Come back to this page later for photos of our participants creations.

Ask Matt!

This is our first "Ask Matt" videocast! Matt will discuss our Summer YA Days and how you can enter to win the grand prize, incuding:

• A free cut at Raylene's


• Gift certificates from Los Jimadores II


• Pool passes from the Village of Princeville


• Popcorn


• Movie Theatre Snacks


• Soda, Chips


• and more!

BAA Update

Book Addicts Anonymous has been bitten!

Join us as we read Stephenie Meyer's Twilight Saga, watch movies, play games, and eat Twilight themed snacks.

Discussion dates (all @ 10am):

• June 10th.............................Twilight


• June 24th.............................New Moon


• July 8th................................Eclipse


• July 22nd.............................Breaking Dawn


• August 12th.........................The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner

For more information or to get a book, stop by the Lillie M. Evans Library, call 309-385-4540 or email your request to lill@lmelibrary.org.

Summer YA Days!

This summer the LME Library will be hosting "Summer YA Days" every Monday from June 6th - July 11th. Anyone in 6th-12th grade is welcome to join us (based on grade just finished). We will be continuing MAG Mondays and have a few new programs with a medieval theme for teens to participate in.

NO REGISTRATION, JUST FUN!

There are 3 parts. Do 1, do 2 or all 3!
The more you do the better your chances. . .

1. "Pass the Book" = 1 entry
2. "Ask Matt!" = 1 entry per question submitted (5 entries max)
3. Scheduled Programs = 1 entry per program attended
• Junk Food Sculptures: Medieval Edition (June 6th @ 3PM)
• MAG Mondays (June 13 & 27th @ 3PM)
• Calligraphy (June 20th - Walk-in classes ~ approx. 20 min.)
• FINAL PARTY (July 11 @ 3PM - Gaming, pizza, refreshments & drawing.)

. . . AND THERE IS A GRAND PRIZE!!!

A gift basket with items from various sponsors. Details on basket contents coming soon. The drawing will be on Monday July 11th @ 4:30PM during the FINAL PARTY!