Things for adults to do at the library during February...

Next time you stop by the library, see other's favorite books and write down your own. Purple slips will be located in the adult area. Fill in your, then tape it to the workroom window (tape will be below the window). 

 

OR... Why not try a blind date with a book? We've curated a collection of romance novels and wrapped their covers to keep their identities a secret. Check one out and unwrap the mystery at home. Hopefully you'll find a new author you enjoy or maybe even your next favorite book.

To see all our programs for adults (and all ages) visit bit.ly/LMEprogs.

Princeville History Programs at the LME Library

As part of our 90th anniversary celebration, the LME Library will be hosting a series of programs on Wednesdays in May at the Library. Our first program was May 3rd on the Highlights of Princeville History. Thank you Julie Delbridge of the Princeville Heritage Museum for presenting this program! During the week of May 10th, we have a slideshow presentation featuring Princeville Businesses through the years. The slideshow is available for viewing in the library or on our website, http://lmelibrary.org. It will also be shown at Community Coffee at the Princeville Heritage Museum on May 10th from 8-10am.

Our third program will be on May 17th at 2pm at the library on Caterpillar’s History in Central Illinois. We’ve had a change of speakers, and now Zack Brown from Caterpillar Inc. will discuss Caterpillar’s history and workforce recruitment through the years. Our May 24th program is on Canning Factory History in Princeville at 2pm at the library. Since 1922, the canning factory has been an important economic player in the history of Princeville. Mary Ann Mercer from Seneca Foods will present a program on the history of the canning factory and the migrant workers program. Our final program is on One Room Schoolhouses and will take place on Wednesday, May 31st at 2pm in the library. This closing program will focus on the history of education and the one-room schools houses in the Princeville area and will be presented by the Princeville Heritage Museum.

We’re not done yet--watch for other 90th anniversary activities in 2017! In September, we will be hosting Princeville Reads, community-wide reading and discussion program focusing on the book, One Summer: America, 1927 by Bill Bryson. This book is especially relevant since the LME Library was founded in 1927. Copies of the book will be available for checkout at the LME Library and all readers are encouraged to attend a discussion session. We also plan to have an open house late in 2017 to celebrate the Lillie M. Evans Library and the completion of the library addition. More details will be posted on our website at http://lmelibrary.org.

Friends fundraisers

There will be two upcoming painting programs at the Lillie M. Evans Library in Princeville.  Both are fundraisers for the Friends of the Library.  The mission of the Friends is to support the needs of the Library in a variety of ways. The Friends strive to enhance the available resources of our library to meet current and future needs of our community. Some of the items provided by the Friends include: furniture in the young adult area, Nintendo Wii gaming system, patron shopping cart, sturdy benches outside the library, and help with the summer reading program.

The first program is on Saturday, February 25, 10AM-noon – Cost $20. Come to the LME Library to paint away the winter blues! There will be a hot chocolate and coffee bar and staff from “Your Kiln Me” will instruct us on painting ceramic bunnies. Enjoy some creative time with friends and family @ the Library.  Class size is limited to 20, so be sure to register ASAP.  Cost is $20 for each bunny and bunnies will be fired at “Your Kiln Me” before being available for pickup.

The second program will be on Saturday, March 11, 10AM-noon – Cost $20. Come to the LME Library to paint a glass! There will be a luau theme and we’ll have a build your own kiddie cocktail bar.  No need to have experience—just come and enjoy some great creative time with friends @ the Library.  Class size is limited to 20, so be sure to register ASAP.  Cost is $20 and each painter will paint a glass to take home. 

Registration for each class is required. Children under 5th grade must be accompanied by an adult. Call the library at 385-4540 or email us at lill@lmelibrary.org to register – class size is limited so reserve your spot today! Any additional funds collected will go to the Friends of the LME Library. To join the Friends, please contact the library.

LME Biggest Loser 9

Let the library motivate you to get healthier this year! The Lillie M. Evans Library in Princeville will be hosting its 9^th season of the LME Biggest Loser. In seasons past, the library has helped many people lose weight and get healthier. Participation is free and the weigh-ins start on Wednesday, January 4, 2017. Weigh-in every Wednesday between 9am-8pm through March 1^st. There will be a weekly prize drawing for those who weighed in that week and a $50 grand prize to the overall biggest loser at the end of the program.

To help participants achieve their goals, the library will be offering Zumba on Tuesdays and Thursdays @ 6:15 PM. The library also has yoga classes Mondays and Fridays @ 9:05 AM. These classes are free and open to all adults including nonresidents.  In addition, we have a great selection of workout DVDs and a variety of healthy cookbooks that you can checkout.

If you are a fan of The Biggest Loser reality show, now is your chance to compete in our local version. The LME Biggest Loser program runs from January 4-March 1 and can help you to shed pounds and get fit.  For more information about the LME Biggest Loser program, please contact us by phone at 309-385-4540 or visit the library’s webpage at lmelibrary.org.

Try a Blind Date With a Book

    

All books are from our adult fiction collection.
There's also a "Rate Your Date" card inside so you can tell us how it went...

• Have you been out with this book before?
• How was  your time together?
• Would you "date" another book by this author?

National Lincoln Exhibit Comes to Princeville in April 2014

The Princeville Heritage Museum in conjunction with the Lillie M. Evans Library will be hosting the exhibit, Lincoln: The Constitution and the Civil War from April 7, 2014 through May 9, 2014.  Organized thematically, the exhibition explores how Lincoln used the Constitution to confront three intertwined crises of the war—the secession of Southern states, slavery, and wartime civil liberties. Visitors will leave the exhibition with a more complete understanding of Abraham Lincoln as president and the Civil War as the nation’s gravest constitutional crisis.

Lincoln: the Constitution and the Civil War is a traveling exhibition for libraries and was organized by the National Constitution Center and the American Library Association Public Programs Office. The traveling exhibition has been made possible by a major grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities.  Lincoln: the Constitution and the Civil War is based on an exhibition of the same name developed by the National Constitution Center.  A short video walkthrough (10:25 min.) with Dr. Steve Frank, Chief Interpretive Officer at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia, is available online at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4hNVUPM5SOg (Preview)

Regular hours at the Princeville Heritage Museum during this exhibit will be Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays & Saturdays 10am-2pm; Tuesdays from 2pm-8pm; and Thursdays from 2pm-6pm.  The exhibit is closed on Sundays.  The Museum is located 325 N Ostrom Avenue in Princeville, IL—15 minutes north of Peoria. The 30,000 sq ft handicap-accessible facility features agriculture antiques, area artifacts, genealogy research, and more. The Akron Townhouse School, a one-room school, is located on the Museum grounds.  For more information and for booking class visits, please call the Museum (309) 385-1916. 

In addition to the regular exhibit hours, there will be programs at the Museum on Tuesdays starting April 8th and continuing through April 29th.  The first in this series is Illinois in the Civil War and it will be presented by Tom Emery on April 8th 6:30pm. On April 15th 6:30pm Brian Fox Ellis will present Black Jack Logan: Civil War General, Senator, King-Maker. On April 22nd 1pm, historical impersonator, Debra Ann Miller, takes us back to Mrs. Lincoln’s “blue room salon” in April 1865.  A special tea with Mrs. Lincoln is included—please call the Museum @ 385-1916 for reservations! The last program will be on April 29th 6:30pm.  Jeanne Schultz Angel will present the Anti-Slavery Movement in Black & White and explore the history behind the anti-slavery movement in Northern Illinois. Two of the programs, Black Jack Logan and the Anti-Slavery Movement in Black & White were provided through a grant from the IHC Road Scholars Speakers Bureau.  Visit the LME Library website at lmelibrary.org for more information on these programs. 

The Lillie M. Evans Library receives Back to Books grant

The Lillie M. Evans Library District recently received a Back to Books grant for $4,500 from the Illinois State Library.  The Back to Books grant is a collection development grant offered to libraries for the acquisition of books and other materials. Grant funds have been used to purchase books, audios, and DVDs in the non-fiction areas of library & information science, education, languages, sciences, applied sciences, and geography & travel. Materials are appropriate for the adult and young adult age groups. 

To introduce these resources, we will have a series of 3 programs focusing on the materials purchased with this grant.  The first program will be an open house highlighting the collection.  Please visit the library on Wednesday, July 31 during our regular hours of 9am-8pm.  Materials selected for this grant will be displayed and available for checkout.

The second program on Wednesday, August 28th will target homeschoolers and resources available from the library through our newly created homeschool resource web page.  As part of the grant, we will be developing a section of our website for our homeschooling parents and students.  This will include links to online resources as well as tips on using the library catalog.  The page will also have information about any local groups that focus on homeschooling activities.

The final program will be a travel program at 6pm on Wednesday, September 25^th.  It will start with a showing of one of our new travel DVDs (we will choose one that meets our public performance license) and will include a book talk of some of our new materials in this area.  Visit our website at http://lmelibrary.org for more information about this grant and these programs.

The funds from this grant will make it possible for us to better meet the needs of our local community.  Materials were purchased through a Library Services and Technology Act grant administered by the Illinois State Library using funds provided by the U.S Institute of Museum and Library Services.

Next LME Library sewing class: 3/23/13

We’re winding down on our LME Library sewing classes—only 2 Saturdays left!  We finished our soup bowl potholder, and it was fun and easy!  Instructions are available online at: http://www.lmelibrary.org/attachments/article/108/soup%20bowl%20potholder.pdf

Join us for our 3/23/13 (Saturday) class from 10am-noon in the meeting room. Beauford is going to introduce us to paper piecing.  Here’s some information and a short video if you are unfamiliar with this technique.  Also if you want to make an infinity scarf, you will need to purchase your own fabric.  You will need 18”-20” of 60” fabric that is knit or chiffon (or some other scarf type fabric).  We do not have any knit fabrics in our fabric stash boxes.

We look forward to seeing everyone—don’t forget to sign up online or by calling the library at 385-4540.

Week 3 of the sewing program - March 16

There are still 3 sewing programs left, and we’ve already accomplished a lot! 

Last week, we customized a sewing cover or mat for our machines.  We also went over the basics of rotary cutting and practiced by making our own cuts.  At our next meeting, we will get to make the fabric bowls (which we didn’t get to last week).  Kits are already cut for the bowls but don’t forget your sewing machine, thread, and scissors!  Other sewing projects we are interested in making are mitered napkins and infinity scarves.  The infinity scarf project will require you to purchase your own fabric.  You will need 18”-20” of 60” fabric that is knit or chiffon (or some other scarf type fabric).  We do not have any knit fabrics in our fabric stash boxes.

Join us on March 16^th at 10am-noon in the LME Library’s meeting room for more fun and practice!  We look forward to seeing everyone—don’t forget to sign up online or by calling the library at 385-4540

Sewing Machine Programs in March

Learn how to use your sewing machine to make basic items-each class will cover different techniques. 

              Saturday, March 2  10am-noon (make a pillowcase)

            Saturday, March 9  1pm-3pm* Please note time

            Saturday, March 16 10am-noon

            Saturday, March 23 10am-noon

            Saturday, March 30 10am-noon

These programs are free, but call the library at 385-4540 to reserve a spot!

                 Please bring the following items for class

Sewing machine

foot control and electric cord (really I have forgot this )

Sewing machine needle

All purpose thread (any color)

Scissor, small pair to trim thread is fine (fabric scissor if you have them)

We will be making a standard size pillow case for our first project. Super fun!

If you have fabric stashed dig out

3/4 yard main color

1/4 yard contrasting

2 1/2 inch of accent color 

If you do not have fabric KITS WILL BE PROVIDED

If your fabric is not cut to size. We will help you do that

 A demonstration of rotary cutting will also be covered. You do not need to buy all those items needed for that. Just wait--it is a big expense, and we have plenty to share for this class.

UPDATE 3/4/13: We had a great time at the LME Library’s Sewing Program on 3/2/13.  Beauford helped us adjust our machines and taught us a nifty pillowcase trick—loved it!  If you want to see a video demonstrating this burrito pillowcase technique, you can go to http://www.thediydish.com/2011/12/how-to-make-a-pillowcase-join-the-1-million-pillowcase-challenge/

Projects for week 2 include : sewing machine mat or easy cover or soup bowl potholder( Beauford uses hers to hold a cold bowl of frozen yogurt LOL)

If you want to pick your own fabric, here’s the shopping list, for machine mat or cover: 

1 yard main fabric or 3/4 yard should be enough

1yard or 3/4 yard coordinating fabric

1 yard matching ribbon will be for ties on side 1/4"- 3/4" will work ( we will have some available)

*All purchased fabric should be width of fabric and NOT fat quarter size

Don’t worry that you need to shop for fabric!  We have 2 large containers of cotton fabrics they are very nice mostly country/floral prints if you would like to make your sewing accessories from these.  Batting will be provided for your machine accessories.

For those making the fabric bowls, we will have a kit already made up for you.

If none of these projects catch your eye, you can make an infinity scarf.  This will require you to purchase your own fabric.  You will need 18”-20” of 60” fabric that is knit or chiffon (or some other scarf type fabric).  We do not have any knit fabrics in our fabric stash boxes.

We look forward to seeing everyone—don’t forget to sign up online or by calling the library at 385-4540

Upcoming at the LME Library in December 2012

 

November at LME Library

The Biggest Loser Fall Season just ended at Lillie M. Evans Library.  We had 35 participants who lost a total of 200.3 pounds!  The average loss was 5.7 pounds or 2.6% during the 8-week program.  Our biggest loser was Tiffany D. who lost a whopping 11.5%.  of her total body weight—incredible!  Congratulations to all participants for working hard to shed those pounds and stay fit.  Watch for additional fitness events in 2013. 

Our Red Scarf Project is off to a good start.  So far we have collected 20 handmade scarves.  These scarves will be distributed by Foster Care 2 Success in February 2013.  Guidelines are available on the LME Library website http://lmelibrary.org and scarves will be collected through December 1^st.  If you don’t know how to crochet but are willing to learn, there are 2 programs scheduled in November to help you master the art of single and double crochet.  Please join us on November 7 and Nov 14 and bring a “size H” crochet hook.  We will have work sessions from 2:30-3:30pm or 5-6pm both days, and we have yarn available to get you started.  If you already know how to crochet and want to help, you can join us too!

Our popular Glass Ornament program is scheduled November 12 at 6pm.  This program is for participants 13 years and older.  Please register by calling the library (385-4540) or by completing our online registration through our website.  Don’t forget to bring in a photograph—it’s needed to complete your ornament.

Thursday, November 15th is Illinois Family Reading Night 2012.  Join us at the LME Library from 6:15-7:45pm for the Amazing Reading Race.  Family teams will compete head to head in a read-around-town scavenger hunt.  All family members welcome.  Teams must include grade schoolers.  Prizes will be awarded!

Our Friends of the Library group now has a booksale corner in the library.  A selection of fiction, non-fiction, children’s, and non-print materials are available every day.  Everything is a free-will donation so no prices are marked.  Over the years, the Friends have supported the library by donating materials, furniture, equipment, and funds for children's programs. Books and materials can be donated all year long.

November is National Novel Writing Month, or NaNoWriMo, the world’s largest writing event.  Participants pledge to write 50,000 words in a month, starting from scratch and reaching “The End” by November 30th.  So how can you participate?  Go to http://nanowrimo.org/to register and for more information.  Peoria NaNoWriMo participants can also find local events and community members at http://nanowrimo.org/en/regions/usa-illinois-peoria.  NaNoWriMo is a great time to start that novel you've always meant to write! 

Princeville Walks at LME Library

Princeville Walks is over—so how did we do?  We did great!  As you may know, Princeville Walks was part of our summer reading activities.  Starting May 29^th, participants recorded the steps or miles they walked, ran, or converted from activities.  Each participant kept a log for the 9-week program which ended July 27, and then reported them to us.  Whenever new miles were turned in, we updated our board in the library to see how far Princeville Walks. 

Overall, we had 21 participants sign-up for the program and 13 turned in miles or steps.  Our major goal was to reach Princeville, Hawaii and we met our goal—Princeville, HI is 4195.1 miles away and our Princeville Walks participants walked a total of 4462.4 miles!  Along the way, we visited the Future Birthplace of James T. Kirk in Riverside, IA (102 miles) and Dorothy’s House and Land of Oz in Liberal, KS (656.9).  Next it was on to the Museum of Clean in Pocatello, ID (1172 miles) and Madame Tussaud’s Wax Museum in Las Vegas, NV (1406.2 miles).  When our walkers left the continental United States, they journeyed 2868.6 miles to Butte, Alaska.  Butte is known for its people powered Ferris wheel and for the landmark “sword in the pole.” 

Thank you to everyone who participated in Princeville Walks—many people enjoyed this program, and we hope you did too!  If you were a participant, stop by the library anytime and pick up your certificate of completion.  For those of you looking for more fitness activities, the LME Biggest Loser Fall 2012 will be starting in September.  Visit the library’s website at http://lmelibrary.org for additional information on this and other library programs.

Princeville Railroads - June 6th @ LME Library

Don't forget that we will be offering our first of two programs honoring Princeville's 175th anniversary next week.  Those interested should reserve a seat by calling the library at 309-385-4540 or by registering  online through the library’s website.

Princevillle's Railroads Wednesday, June 06, 2012, 6-7pm

Princeville was once served by 2 railroad lines—the Rock Island and the Santa Fe.  Before the 1950s, railroads provided transportation of people and goods throughout the US and linked small towns like Princeville to the rest of the country.  Please join us at the Lillie M. Evans Library on June 6th at 6pm for a railroad program by Jim David.  Mr. David author of the book, The Rock Island Trail: Echoes From the Past, will take us on a journey to an era when railroads provided fast, reliable transportation and describe how an abandoned railway line became the Rock Island Trail. 

June Programs at the LME Library

In addition to our Summer Reading programs for children grades K-12 (starts May 29!), the Lillie M. Evans Library also offers programs for adults.  In June, visit us for help with technology, for fitness activities, or to celebrate Princeville’s 175 years.  All programs are free and open to the public.  Here are the details:

Drop-In Tech Help EVERY MONDAY IN JUNE 10am-noon

Are you new to computers and have lots of questions still left unanswered?  Join us at the Lillie M. Evans Library on Mondays during June for individual assistance.  From 10-noon we will be offering a series of open lab times where anyone can drop in to ask questions or get lessons on computers or technology.  Open labs are on Mondays from 10-noon in the month of June (June 4, 11, 18, 25).  Appointments are not necessary; just stop in anytime between 10am-12pm on Mondays.  Laptops will be set-up in the meeting room or bring your own device—we’d love to see you there!

Princeville Walks 2012 May 29th-July 27th

Join us May 29th – July 27th and see how far Princeville can walk!  Register free at the LME Library or online through the library’s website.  You record your own steps and mileage and then report them to us. Walk, jog, run, bike and get moving; it all counts! Check out Purdue University’s site at http://www.purdue.edu/walktothemoon/activities.html to convert other activities into steps. You can join us anytime starting May 29^th. Check in at the library at your convenience to have your mileage added to the total throughout the program.

Princevillle's Railroads Wednesday, June 06, 2012, 6-7pm

Princeville was once served by 2 railroad lines—the Rock Island and the Santa Fe.  Before the 1950s, railroads provided transportation of people and goods throughout the US and linked small towns like Princeville to the rest of the country.  Please join us at the Lillie M. Evans Library on June 6th at 6pm for a railroad program by Jim David.  Mr. David author of the book, The Rock Island Trail: Echoes From the Past, will take us on a journey to an era when railroads provided fast, reliable transportation and describe how an abandoned railway line became the Rock Island Trail. Those interested should reserve a seat by calling the library at 309-385-4540 or by registering  online through the library’s website.

Auten Peonies Wednesday, June 13, 2012, 6-7pm

Are you interested in Auten peonies?  Princeville was once known as the “Peony Capital of the World” due to the industrious Edward Auten, Jr.  From 1925 until his retirement in 1963, Mr. Auten hybridized over 300 varieties of peonies.  Join us at the Lillie M. Evan Library on June 13 at 6pm.  Kathy German will be presenting a program on the Auten peonies and the legacy of Edward Auten, Jr.  Those interested should reserve a seat by calling the library at 309-385-4540 or by registering  online through the library’s website.

Mom's Night Out at LME Library - May 18

Join us on Friday May 18, 2012 for a Mom’s Night Out at the Lillie M. Evans Library. In addition to the relief of letting down your hair (without someone pulling it!), getting out with your girlfriends is a wonderful way relax and enjoy a break from your Mommy role. Mom’s Night Out starts at 6pm and continues until 9pm. We’ll be using the Nintendo wii to “Just Dance” before settling down for a chick flick and munching on snacks (of course, there will be chocolate!) What better time to celebrate a well deserved night out than during a time when motherhood is recognized on a national level. Feel free to bring a friend!
• No Kids 
• No Spouses
• Just Fun! 
This is a free program, but sign-up is requested. Those interested should reserve a seat by calling the library at 309-385-4540 or by registering online through the library’s webpage.

Upcoming adult craft programs

We have some upcoming adult craft programs scheduled at the LME Library this spring.  These programs are free, but space is limited. Don't wait; these craft programs will fill up fast! Those interested should reserve a seat by calling the library at 309-385-4540 or by registering online


Scrapbooking for Beginners
Sat., Mar. 31, 2012, 9:30a-11a.
Do you have a desire to try scrapbooking but have no idea where to begin? We invite you to come to this program to learn layout and flow techniques from expert Ronette Krusa of Brimfield Stampin' Up! All you need to bring along are a few of your own photos that you would like to scrapbook. We'll provide all the supplies you will need to make a beautiful scrapbook page.


Scrapbooking Ideas
Sat., Apr. 28, 2012, 9:30a-11a.
Are you a scrapbooking fan or interesting in exploring scrapbooking? Join us at the Lillie M. Evans Library for a program for scrapbookers of all levels. Expert Ronette Krusa of Brimfield Stampin' Up! will be joining us again and sharing some examples of her scrapbooks and provide tips and tricks for beginners. Some materials will be provided, but those attending are encouraged to bring their own supplies reflecting their own style. Experience scrapbookers are encouraged to bring samples of their own work to share.


Flip-Flop Scrapbook Albums
Sat., May 5, 2012,9:30a-11a.
Who says sandals are just for your feed? Local crafter, Kim Roberts, will lead participants in how to turn simple flip-flops into a one of a kind summer scrapbook! Materials will be provided for each participant to make one flip-flop album.

LME Biggest Loser, Season 3

If you are a fan of The Biggest Loser reality show, now is your chance to compete in our local version. The LME Biggest Loser (season 3!) program runs from January 11-February 29th and can help you to shed pounds and get fit. Participants compete for prizes during the 8 week program which are on display just inside our Walnut Street entrance. The grand prize will be a $50 gift card!

If you haven't registered yet you can still join. Call or come into the library to register and pickup a player packet.  Weekly weigh-ins start Jan 11 and will be at the library on Wednesdays between 10a-8p. There are lots of opportunities to attend programs and workout session. 

Don't forget, we have fitness classes FIVE DAYS A WEEK!
Yoga - Monday & Friday @ 9:15am
Zumba - Tuesday & Thursday @ 6:15pm
Workout Wednesday @ 5pm  (We start with basic stretching and warm-ups then workout with a fitness DVD. There's a new workout each week and it's a great way to try out a new routine or get some variety to your workouts.)

Start your new year's resolution off right and join us for LME Biggest Loser, Season 3!

P-Town Showdown rescheduled for October 27th

Join us for a fun night of trivia on October 27th @6:30 pm at
the Lillie M. Evans Library.

Choose your 4-6 player team of friends, family & colleagues, ages 13-113.

Doors open at 6:00 pm. Teams must be ready to go at 6:15; contest begins promptly at 6:30 pm.

Space is limited to only 8 teams so register early! Captains can register their team at the library or online at www.lmelibrary.org! You must have at least 4 team members in order to lock in your registration.

Can you round up the best team to win? We need a minimum of 4 teams to host this event so sign up now!

Biggest Loser Results 2011

The Biggest Loser ended April 26th with Leanna F. taking home top prize by losing 9.23%. Three other participants lost over 8% of their body weight, and over 50% of our participants lost more than 2% during the 8-week period. In addition to the benefit of adopting a healthier lifestyle, our 19 participants lost a total of 121 pounds!

Throughout the Biggest Loser program, we had exercise sessions scheduled at various times on Monday thru Friday and sessions on adult fitness, nutrition and osteoporosis; how to use the Spark People website; and a food talk with Suzy Gill. The library’s resources of fitness, health and diet books as well as our various fitness videos were featured during the program.

Thank you to everyone who participated in the Biggest Loser II!