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Sycamore Library offers wireless printing? Print from anywhere & pick up your documents at the library!

The library offers language resources? Mango & Little Pim help children & adults learn new languages!

The library subscribes to several digital resources? Check out Consumer Reports Online, Heritage Quest, Novelist, & Tumble Books!

All included with your Sycamore Library card

Drop-in Tech Help From basic to in-depth technology related questions, we’ll go above & beyond to help you find a solution! See our website calendar for dates & times.

Crafty Crew

Sign up to participate in our monthly crafting classes. Open to teens & adults. See our website calendar for dates & details.

Community Garden Discover our More Than Books Community Garden! Volunteer your time, reap the tasty rewards, and help us grow food to support local food pantries.

Enjoy exciting learning opportunities throughout the season! See our website sycamorelibrary.org for more details.

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eBook Resources eRead IL/OMNI/Tumble Books

eBook Help Sycamore Library has a collection of over 20,000 eBooks! Bring your device & library card for assistance setting up & using your online eBook account!

Pokémon Players This Pokémon club meets every Tuesday from 6:00pm-7:15pm. Bring your cards to play & talk about all things Pokémon! All ages welcome.

eMagazines Zinio

eMagazine Help Sycamore Library has a wide variety of eMagazines including Newsweek, Cosmo, & American Girl Magazine! Stop in for assistance getting started!

24/7 DIGITAL LIBRARY All included with your Sycamore Library card! Visit sycamorelibrary.org for more details

Summer Reading Challenge June1st - July 31st • Read to the Rhythm

For every 5 hours of reading & challenge activity you complete, enter for a chance to win a gift certificate from one of these local Sycamore businesses:

Acquaviva • Blumen Gardens • Nat’s on Maple • Sweet Earth

Summer Reading Challenge June1st - July 31st Complete 5 hours of reading & a creative activity in your Summer Reading Scrapbook to earn small prizes & rewards from local businesses. Stop by or call 815.895.2500 ext. 32 for more details.

Theater Thursdays Enjoy newly released DVDs on our big screen! Popcorn always included. See our website calendar for dates, times, & movie selections.

Bestseller Book Club Love reading the latest & greatest bestsellers? Join us the last Monday of each month at 6:00pm for book chats & refreshments. See our website calendar for monthly book selections.

Healthy Living Series Looking to live a healthier lifestyle? Join us every month for informative programs on topics of interest to health & fitness enthusiasts. See our website calendar for dates & times.

Busy schedule? Book an appointment by calling 815.895.2500 ext. 26 Note: All programs are open to the public, no library card required. For more information please visit Note: All programs are open to the public, no library card required. For more information please visit sycamorelibrary.orgsycamorelibrary.org

Game On! D&D, board games, video games, & pizza for teens in grades 5-12. Game On is the first Thursday of each month from 4:00pm-6:00pm.

Summer Reading Challenge

June1st - July 31st • Read to the Rhythm Complete 5 hours of reading & a creative activity in your Summer Reading Scrapbook to earn small prizes & rewards from local businesses. Stop by or call 815.895.2500 ext. 31 for more details.

LEGO Sundays Are you a master builder? We supply the LEGOs, you bring the creativity! 1st Sunday of each month from 1:30pm-3:00pm.

Tale Weavers Join storyteller Bruce Wallace for songs, stories, & crafts for school age kids! Sponsored by Sycamore Kiwanis. See our website calendar for dates & times.

Story Programs For Kids Tuesday through Thursday

Story Time: Wednesday & Thursday Mornings • 10:00am Stories, conversation, & activities to encourage the development of early social & literacy skills. For independent children 3-6 years old. Toddler Time: Tuesday Mornings • 10:00am A simple story, songs, & movement for children 18 months to 3 years old & their caregivers.

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Note: All programs are open to the public, no library card required. For more information please visit Note: All programs are open to the public, no library card required. For more information please visit sycamorelibrary.orgsycamorelibrary.org

We Our Summer Reading Challenge Sponsors Be sure to thank these great local businesses & organizations!

Kishwaukee Family YMCA • Egg Haven • Buffalo Wild Wings • Brookfield Zoo • Texas Roadhouse • Rockford Ice Hogs • White Castle • Sycamore Family Sports Center • Culver's • Magic Waters • Tom and Jerry's • Midwest Museum of Natural History • Italian Dreams • Sycamore State Theater • Dairy Dogs • Illinois Railway Museum • Kuipers Family Farm • Dunkin Donuts

Summer Challenge Summer Challenge KickKick--off Performanceoff Performance

Join Chris McBrien as he celebrates Ireland

through music, magic, ventriloquism, &

storytelling!

Tuesday, June 16th at 11:00am

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Due to postal delivery routes, some residents who live outside the Sycamore Library District will receive this mailing. If you would like to become a cardholder please contact Circulation at 815.895.2500 ext. 11 Note: All programs and events are open to the public. No library card required!

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Sycamore Library • 103 East State Street • Sycamore, IL 60178

815.895.2500

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Our Hours:

Mon-Thurs: 9:00 am – 8:00 pm

Friday: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm

Saturday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Sunday: 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm (year round)

Circulation Services: Dial 11

Adult Services: Dial 26

Children’s Services: Dial 31

Executive Director: Dial 20

Meeting Room Assistance: Dial 21

Joiner History Room: 815.895.7271

Summer Lunch Program

Northern Illinois Food Bank is offering a free lunch program for those in need at the library this summer. Simply stop in...

Monday, Wednesday, & Friday 11:00am -11:30am June 8th - August 19th