Odell Public Library
Our Mission Statement
We believe in the pursuit of lifelong learning.
We inspire our community by offering current and classic materials, fresh and unique programming as well as up-to-date technology
We encourage our patrons and schools to use the library as a learning and education center.
We strive to create a comfortable, safe environment, where patrons can meet, share ideas, be entertained and informed.
PLANT a SEED – READ
Odell Library Summer Reading Program
This year we will have a Summer Reading Program from Monday, June 1st to Wednesday, July 1st
- Reading Logs* will be given to the kids starting on June 1nd – our first activity day
- Programs will be at the library except for our field trip
- Registration begins Tuesday, May 26th or you can register & join us throughout the program.
- Parents please come in to register your children who are entering 1st – 4th grades. Kids entering 5th and up can self-register. No unattended pre-schoolers please. Questions? Give us a call at 815-998-2012.
Please note any food, animal or other allergies on the enrollment form.
Monday, June 1st – 1:30–3:00 Kids come for the first day of Summer Reading – Receive reading logs & field trip info. Check out books. DAN GOGH – GROW SHOW will be here with Magic and comedy to kick off the fun.
Wednesday, June 3rd 1:30-3:00 Play Giant Connect 4, games and create mosaics with beans and seeds
Monday, June 8th 1:30–3:00 APRIL’S BRICKYARD – fun make and take Lego project with our friend April Fisher
Wednesday, June 10th – 1:30-3:00 Build a garden in a jar
Monday, June 15th 1:30-3:00 – Make Coffee Filter Flowers and chalk fun
Wednesday, June 17th 1:30 am to 3:00– Sticker puzzle – create a picture as you add color coded stickers, What will it be?
Monday, June 22nd 1:30 to 3:00 – Farmer George Plants a Nation, book with Debbie Ruff from the Farm Bureau about the founding of our Nation.
Wednesday, June 24th 10:00 to 2:00 – Field Trip to Rudd Farm We will provide lunch for those coming. sign-ups required in advance for this day.
Monday, June 29th – 1:30 to 3:00 – Unique Twist – Balloon fun and jokes with Doug Smith
Wednesday, July 1st – 1:30 – 3:00 – We will create a mural about our Summer Reading fun at the library. Last day, turn in reading logs for prizes.
*Reading logs – For younger readers – track the number of books read each week
Older readers – please track hours read each week. Parents, please initial the reading logs
Our Summer Reading program is partially funded by the State of Illinois Per Capita Grant, the Alpha Mu Chapter and Memorial donations
KANOPY is now available to Odell Library District patrons- Watch classic films, world cinema, documentaries and popular movies available for on-demand streaming available instantly. 25 “tickets” per card each month, unlimited children’s movies. Please enjoy this new service.
