October Events at Lillie M. Evans Library

There’s still time to join our Biggest Loser program to shed pounds and get fit! The LME Biggest Loser, Season 4 will continue until October 24. Weekly weigh-ins are at the library on Wednesdays between 9a-8p. A calendar of events is available online through the library’s website, http://lmelibrary.org

We’ve recently organized “Skeins of Hope” a charity knit and crochet group for ages 6^th grade to adult.  Our first charity project is the Red ScarfProject for Foster Care 2 Success.  Guidelines are available on the LME Library website and scarves will be collected through December 1^st.  Watch for knitting and crocheting days coming up in November.  We are accepting donations of completed scarves, yarn, knitting and crocheting supplies.

The Lillie M. Evans Library will be a location for early voting on Monday, October 22 from 8a-6p.  Voters who live in the County of Peoria, outside of the City of Peoria, can vote at any of the Peoria County Early Voting locations. Voters must present a government issued photo ID.  A sample ballot for Peoria County is available online.

In the Children’s area, Tales for Tots, a  new storytime option (with stories, songs and rhymes but no crafts) will be held from 10:30-10:50 on October 3 & 17^th.  There is no session on October 10^th.  Tales of Tots is especially for children 18 months up to 36 months and an accompanying adult. No registration necessary! Drop-ins welcome!

In addition, Mag Mondays have started up again this school year.  Mag Mondays are Gaming Day for 6th-12th graders.  Teens can play Wii Sports, Mario Kart, Just Dance 1&2 or just hang out.  Laptops will also be available for online gaming for teens with signed computer agreements.  October’s Mag Mondays are on October 15 and October 29 from 3:30-4:50pm.  

Watch for details on the upcoming K-5^th movie day on October 18^th.  There is an early out that day and the movie starts at 2:15.  The movie title and details will be available soon on the library’s web page http://lmelibrary.org.

Olympics 2012 London resources

The Olympics 2012 London will kick off tomorrow with the opening ceremonies. Whether you like to watch the games or read about them, there’re lots to choose from.  In the library, we have two new fiction books that take place at the 2012 London Olympics—Gold by Chris Cleave and Private Games by James Patterson.  Former Olympic gymnast, Dominique Moceanu, just released her biography, Off Balance last week, and for those interested in the English locations, we have the Rough Guide to England.   For the younger crowd, we have Great Moments in the Summer Olympics and G is for Gold Medal.

There are websites to catch up on medal counts and Olympic gossip including the official sites like http://www.olympic.org  and http://www.london2012.com.  There is a great video on “How to Follow the 2012 Olympics Online” by Mashable.com at http://mashable.com/2012/07/25/follow-olympics-online/.  Also with all the social media playing such a big role in our society, don’t miss their “Must-Follow Athletes on Twitter” at http://mashable.com/2012/07/24/olympic-athletes-twitter/.

The modern Olympic Games were founded on the principle of education through sports.  Through the games, we find ourselves learning about different cultures, countries, and traditions.  As we enjoy the games and the competition between the best athletes in the world, don’t forget to celebrate the Olympic message of peace and friendship.  


Update:  Books on the Night Stand had a podcast 7/31/12 that had some additional suggestions for Olympic reads!