Atlanta Public Library Spring Block Party raises funds for programs
Summer sign ups begin June 15

[June 04, 2018]   On Saturday, May 19, the Atlanta Public Library held a Spring Block Party sponsored by Mattingly Automotive to support their public programming. Library Director Cathy Maciariello said the all-day event raised money for several programs the library offers throughout the year.

Activities included a bake sale, a silent auction, bounce houses,



and free face painting by the Zoo Lady.

In the evening, there was a fried chicken dinner, music, and dancing at nearby Union Hall.


Olympia National Honor Society members assisting with activities were Olivia Davis, Lenea Kerr-Dennhardt, Cavitt Schempp, Emily Hunter, and Emma Kindred.

Silent Auction items included a handmade quilt, a Chicago art weekend, Cardinals tickets, White Sox tickets, flying lessons with Curt Fox, restaurant packages, and a sports package with a Lincoln Park District pass, two rounds of golf, bowling passes, Zumba classes, and a gift certificate for chiropractic services.

The Zoo Lady painted Divas, Cheetahs, Power Guy, and Butterflies.

Upcoming library programs sponsored by the Illinois Prairie Community Foundation in the Summer Discovery Camp include Full S.T.E.A.M. Ahead from June 25-29 for children in first through fifth grades with Heather Rogers helping kids explore creative STEAM projects.

Paint like Picasso Art Week will be July 9-13 for children in kindergarten through fifth grade with Mary Sunday teaching kids about Picasso and other artists and the week will end with kids showing their work at a Friday Gallery Show.

Theater Week is July 16-20 for children first through sixth grades with Wesleyan’s Jean Kerr and team returning for a week of original playmaking as the kids learn theater techniques, write their own plays, and make sets and costumes, then do a performance at the end of the week.

For more information call 271-648-2112 or visit www.atlantapld.org.  The registration deadline is June 15 and camps fill up fast.

[Angela Reiners]