Libraries

Children and youth

Batavia: 10 S. Batavia Ave., (630) 879-1393, www.batavia.lib.il.us.

The library will be closed Dec. 24, 25, 31 and Jan. 1.

• Mother/Daughter Book Chat at 7 p.m. Thursday; girls in grades 3-6 and a female relative are invited to read "Princess Academy" by Shannon Hale for discussion: registration required.

• Drop-in Craft, make a reindeer magnet, for all ages, 10 a.m. to noon Dec. 19.

• Board Game Challenge at 11 a.m. Dec. 27. Bring your favorite or play one of the library's board games for children ages 7-14. No registration required.

• Movie at the Library at 11 a.m. Dec. 28. Call the library for title, length and rating. No registration required.

• Dance Dance 101, for middle school and high school students, 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, and Dec. 20. Practice sessions on the library's new Dance Dance Revolution equipment are open to beginners or experts. Practice for an upcoming tournament in January. School ID, library card or other proof of grade or age is required. No registration required.

• Anime/Manga Club, meets at 7 p.m. Thursday for teens age 13 and older who are interested in anime, a style of animation that originated in Japan , and manga, a style of comics. Registration not required. Call Lee Blakely, (630) 879-47777.

Geneva: 127 James St., (630)232-0780, www.geneva.lib.il.us.

• The library will be closed all day Dec. 24, 25; Dec. 31 at 1 p.m. and all day Jan. 1.

• Giving Tree through Dec. 20. Give Christmas gifts to residents of Marklund in Mill Creek by taking a gift tag ornament from the tree near the Check Out Desk upstairs and fulfilling a request by returning a wrapped gift with the tag attached.

Kaneville: 2 S. 101 Harter Road., (630) 557-2441. www.KanePubLib@aol.com.

• The library will be closed Dec. 24, 25, 31 and Jan. 1.

• Babysitter's Class, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Jan. 19 for girls and boys ages 11 to 15. This program is offered at no charge; lunch and snacks will be provided. Registration is required.

• Support children's programs by purchasing tickets to win a Brother Kitchen Assistant Electronic Cookbook system valued at more than $300. Tickets are $1 each or six for $5 through Friday at the library or at Hill's Country Store in Kaneville.

St. Charles: 1 S. Sixth Ave., (630) 584-0076, www.stcharleslibrary.org.

• The knight, castle and samurai collection of David Shannon is highlighted during the month of December in the lower lobby display case.

• "Bookin' with Ronald McDonald" at 1:30 or 3 p.m. Dec. 27. Ronald McDonalds's magic show with Stoogie the Bookworm will feature magic tricks, puppets and skits. Families may register for either show.

• Gaming at the library for middle school students from 1 to 4 p.m. Dec. 28. Play computer and board games, go on a scavenger hunt and take a behind the scenes tour of the library; register by Dec. 21. Students living outside the district may register for $2 after Friday.

• The family Read-Aloud Book Club, now through April 9. Families who register will keep track of their time spent reading, and earn special reading rewards and entries into prize drawings at the same time. Receive your family book log and details during registration at the ASK ME Desk.

Sugar Grove: 54 Snow St.

(630) 466-4686, www. Sugargrove.lib.il.us.

• The library will be closed today. Library staff will be working on new interior building design elements.

Town and Country: 320 E. North St., Elburn, (630) 365-2244.

• The library will be closed Dec. 24, 25, 31 and Jan. 1.

• Kindergarten Readiness "Land of the Letter People" from Jan. through May. Your child must be eligible to attend kindergarten the fall of 2008 in order to enroll in this class. The fifteen classes will be held on Tuesdays from 10 to 10:45 a.m. There is a $25 material fee.

Adult and family

Batavia:

• Homebound Delivery Service, for library cardholders who are homebound due to illness or infirmity. Books and other library materials are delivered to the Holmstad, Riverrain, and Heritage Woods senior living complexes every two weeks. For more information call (630) 879-1393, ext. 340.

• AskAway, 24/7 online reference service, www.BataviaPublicLibrary.org., click on "Connect to AskAway." Reference libraries in IL and throughout the U.S. are available to help you find reliable, accurate and authoritative information. This service is free.

Geneva: 127 James St., (630) 232-0780, www.geneva.lib.il.us.

• The library will be closed all day Dec. 24, 25; after 1 p.m. Dec. 31 and all day Jan. 1.

• Artist of the month for December is Mary Glynn, showing her acrylic paintings in the lower level gallery.

• Home Service is available to qualified residents. Call Outreach Coordinator Jamie Weaver (630) 232- 0870, ext. 264.

• No meetings scheduled in December for Book & Bag It, the Tuesday evening and Friday morning Book Discussion and the Travel Club.

• Adult/Teen Winter Reading Program begins Dec. 21. Stop at the Reader's Advisory Desk for information.

St. Charles:

• The featured artist for December is Scott Seifrid, showing his digital photography.

• St. Charles Writers group meets at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 19 for their annual holiday reading and party. Moderator Richard Holinger leads the group, which is designed for fledgling and experienced writers ages 18 or older.

• Sunday Afternoon Concert at 2 p.m. Sunday featuring the Elgin Youth Symphony Orchestra's Honors Brass Quintet.

Town and Country:

• Kindergarten Readiness "Land of the Letter People" from January through May. Your child must be eligible to attend kindergarten the fall of 2008 in order to enroll in this class. The 15 classes will be held on Tuesdays from 10 to 10:45 a.m. There is a $25 material fee.

• Sign up to be on the e-list. You will receive library notices through your e-mail address. Call the circulation desk for details, (630) 365-2244. The notice form is available to print from www.elburn.lib.il.us.