Round Lake Area Public Library to celebrate 45th years

Posted September 19, 2017 11:00 pm

Round Lake Area Public Library submission

The Round Lake Area Public Library is celebrating 45 years.

The celebration will be from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 23, with crafts, music, entertainment, snacks and more. The library is at 906 Hart Road, Round Lake.

The library will be remembering its beginnings with a '70s-themed birthday party. The public is invited to stop by throughout the day for snacks, library tours, photo opportunities with a surprise guest, special events and more.

For more information about the library's 45th anniversary celebration, call (847) 546-7060 or visit the library's website, www.rlalibrary.org.

Activities planned for the day include:

• 9 a.m.: Doughnuts with the Director

• 11 a.m.: Pocket Circus: A fun performance of juggling, magic and acrobatics.

• Noon to 1:30 p.m.: Paint Pet Rocks, just like people did in the '70s. Design and create a pet rock you can take home.

• 2 p.m.: Family bingo

• 2 p.m.: Tie dye in the Teen Zone (adults and teens, bring your own shirt).

• 3 p.m.: Musicians CJ Clark and Jake Racina play hits from the '70s.

• 4 p.m.: Raffle winners announced.

The Round Lake Area Public Library as it looks today. The library's birthday party will feature music, snacks, crafts and more. Courtesy of the Round Lake Area Public Library District

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