1. hobbies and interests
2. reading

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From the Director’s Desk:
Library Hours
Monday -Thursday
9 AM-9 PM
Friday 9 AM-6 PM
Saturday 10 AM-5 PM
Sunday Closed
Library Closings:
Monday, May 25, 2015
Phone: 708-447-3577
Fax: 708-447-3589
Email:
Lyons@lyonslibrary.org
Library Director
Daniel M. Powers
Upcoming Board Meetings
April 14, 2015
May 12, 2015
Meetings are held at the
Lyons Public Library in the
board room at 6:00 PM.
As Spring is upon us, I can’t help but think of all the changes that
the Lyons Public Library has gone through these past few years.
Just like in nature when new flowers bloom, grass starts to grow and the laughter of
people outside begins, the library itself is somewhat the same. Spring is a time for
new adventures and welcoming a new season. I have made it a mission of mine to
make the Lyons Public Library more welcoming and inviting to all ages, young and
old. I want all residents of Lyons and beyond to feel comfortable inside the library
and have a great experience. So come on into the Lyons Public Library and see what
we have to offer.
-Daniel M. Powers
Library Director
National Library Week
April 12th-April 18th
Stop in for morning coffee and cookies. Complete our trivia game
and enter to win a great prize. One winner will be awarded.
Must be 18 or older to enter.
Reverse Mortgage: Helping Seniors Stay in Their Homes
presented by Standard Bank and Trust Co.
Tuesday, April 21st @ 6:00 PM
If you are a senior citizen, adult children of senior citizens or their advisors (financial planners, lawyers and caregivers), this seminar will help
you make an informed decision about Reverse Mortgage.
Photo Policy
On occasion the Lyons Public
Library will photograph and/or
videotape participants attending
programs to be used in library
publicity. Please notify library
staff if you do not wish to be
photographed. Parents who do
not want their child to be photographed must also notify staff.
Pet Food/Supplies for Fines Drive
During the entire month of April, the Lyons Public Library will be hosting
a pet food/supplies for fines drive. Bring in any pet food or supplies, and
reduce your fines by $1.00 for each item donated. There is a $10.00
limit. Not to be used toward lost items and/or billed items.
All items will be donated to the Hinsdale Humane Society and the Chicago Ridge Animal
Welfare League. Please see the circulation desk for more information.
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Adult Programming
Medicare Seminar
Geared towards 65 & over
Tuesday,
April 7th @ 6:30 PM
Disney on a Dime
Thursday,
April 9th @ 7:00 PM
Jim Gibbons
Presents
World War I and World War II
Tuesday,
May 5th @ 6:30 PM
Walt Disney 101
Wednesday,
April 22nd @ 7:00 PM
Browse our Adult shelves
Fiction
Non-Fiction
Movie Madness at the Library
Crochet Club*
Held on every second and last Monday of each month @ 7:00 PM
Ages: 4th grade and up
Yarn will be provided. Please bring an H-sized hook to your first meeting.
Last day for program: April 27th. Program will start up after summer reading.
Adult Movies
Easter Parade
Flags Of Our Fathers
Monday, April 6th @11AM
Monday, May 4th @11AM
Family Movies
Hook
Saturday, April 11th @1PM
Teen Movie
The Fault In Our Stars
Monday, April 6th @ 7PM
Monsters University
Saturday, May 16th @ 1PM
Crafts
Lapsit Story Time *
Tuesdays @ 10:00 AM
Thursdays @ 11:00 AM
Ages 1-3 (with caregiver)
Easter Craft
& Egg Hunt*
Early Readers Story Time *
Tuesdays @ 4:00 PM
Ages 4-6 (with caregiver)
Easter Egg Hunt to follow @ 2:00 PM
Saturday, April 4th
Craft 1:00 PM
Mother’s Day Craft*
Saturday, May 9th @ 1:00 PM
Pajama Story Time*
Wednesdays @ 7:00 PM
All Ages (with caregiver)
Sing, Sing a Song Concert
Featuring Laura Doherty
Reading Clubs
Wednesday, April 8th @ 7:00 PM
Ages: 8 and under
Reading Team*
Wednesdays @ 4:00 PM
Grades 1-3
*All programs with an asterisk (*) require registration.
Book Lover’s Club*
Thursdays @ 4:00 PM
Grades 4-6
Did you know?
The first animal to orbit the Earth,
was a dog named Laika. (1957)
Youth Programs
Story Time
Story time and reading clubs end the week of April 30th, as we prepare for
Summer Reading.
National Library Week April 12th-April 18th
Youth Bookmark Contest
“Minecraft” Mondays
First Monday of each month
@ 7:00 PM
All ages
Last day for program: April 6th.
Program will start up after summer reading
Teen Reading Club*
Mondays
@ 4:00 PM
Ages 12-17
Held in the Young Adult area.
Need help with homework, school projects, or information for research papers?
Please log into the Lyons Public Library website at lyonslibrary.org and discover all the online research tools that
are available, including Ebsco, Novelist, A to Z World, Gale Virtual Reference Library, and many more. Follow
the links on our website to discover all that is available with a click of a mouse.
Teen Zone
Ages 17 and under
Entries are to be summited by Saturday, April 18th. Winners will be chosen on
Monday, April 20th. Please see the Youth Service desk for more information.
*One entry per child.
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Services your public library offers
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“Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body.”-Richard Steele
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Free Internet to Lyons Public Library patrons
Fax services
Educational programs
Meeting room for your events
Large collection of circulation materials
Interlibrary Loans
Endless source of books for research
To learn more about what Lyons Public Library can offer you, please contact us
at (708) 447-3577.
To obtain and/or renew a Lyons Public Library card, you will need to provide the following:
Photo ID, U.S Passport, and/or Matricula ID, along with a first class mailing both in your name
and with your current Lyons address. Children may receive a library card with parent/guardian
approval. If you should have any questions, please contact the library.
The Lyons Public Library is a year-round food donation location. All food contributions are provided
to the food pantry located at Zion Lutheran Church in Lyons. Thank you for your donations.
COMING IN JUNE:
Get ready Summer Reading begins.
“READ TO THE RHYTHM”