July/August Newsletter

July/August 2015

MY LIBRARY newsletter

We came to America:

Celebrating our Diversity

ONE BOOK. ONE COMMUNITY.

Director's Column In May, the library had the opportunity to thank the 76 adult and 30 teen volunteers who contributed their efforts to making our library better in 2014. It is clear that the library has always enjoyed tremendous community engagement and we are grateful for all the ways you show your support, whether it is through volunteering, working the booksales, making a donation or offering suggestions for programs and services.

Over the past several months, we worked with our library supporters to find ways to more effectively grow our library efforts. The culmination of that work resulted in the successful merger of our three support groups: Children’s Advocates, Friends of the Library and the Foundation for the Indian Trails Library. The new group will operate under the name Foundation for the Indian Trails Public Library District and will continue to be a tremendous asset in helping the library follow its mission of educating, entertaining and empowering our members.

The library is looking forward to this next chapter in its rich history, and I would like to acknowledge the community members who have volunteered to lead the new foundation: Ida Butler, Stephanie Demb, Gene Looft, Michael Putz, Richard Rosen, Tami Trudell and Terry Steilen.

There are always opportunities for community members to get involved and volunteer their talents at the library. If you would like more information on how you could get involved, contact Susan Dennison at 847.279.2222 or sdennison@itpld.org.

Special Events

"The Summer Reading Program is a great way to get into reading. It’s so much fun and the kids love the prizes!"

SUMMER READING FINALE Saturday, August 8 Lights and Sirens at the Library

10 am-12 pm Ages 3 and older with a caregiver. Stop by to meet our local heroes: Village of Wheeling firefighters and police officers! Get a close-up look at police and fire vehicles, play games and make a craft. NR

Teen Finale: Heroes vs. Villains

1-2:30 pm Grades 6-12. Celebrate the end of the Summer Reading Program with an epic battle: Good vs. Evil, Heroes vs.

Villains! Help save our city or speed its destruction by playing as either a hero or villain. Dress for a water fight.

Held outside the library. R Rain date: Saturday, August 15, rain or shine.

Super Hero Training Camp

2-3 pm Grades K-5. Bring your super hero powers and get ready for training! We’ll play kid-friendly games and activities to help celebrate the end of the Summer Reading Program. NR

Your Personal Hero Icon

2-3:30 pm Ages 14 and older. All of us have a personal hero or heroes that we look up to and admire. Artist Shari Pontillo of Twisted Fiber Studio will help you design your personal hero icon that will be encapsulated in a small tin. Please bring a print photo (1.25"w x 1.75"h) of your hero to be used in your icon. All other supplies will be provided. Prior to the program, if you need help with re-sizing a photo, we can assist you at the Branch or the Main Library at the second floor Adult Services desk. NR

ART EXHIBITS JULY

ArtNet Meetup Group Art Exhibit ArtNet (Arlington Artist Network) is a group of juried artists with creative spirits from the Chicagoland area. They thrive on new ideas and techniques and hands-on projects where they get to experiment with different mediums and processes. Find out more at www.meetup.com/ArtNet/

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-Mary Moodhe with sons Jacob(left) and Trevor(right)

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Monart Drawing Studio Student Art Exhibit This unique exhibit features a variety of media and subject matter. Monart students are surrounded with the philosophy that there are no mistakes in art and everyone can learn to draw. Find out more at www.sharpeexpressions.com

Feature Story Indian Trails Library awarded a grant for

ONE BOOK. ONE COMMUNITY.

Into the Beautiful North by Luís Alberto Urrea We are proud to announce that the library has been awarded a matching grant of $11,200 to host the Big Read, a program of the National Endowment for the Arts, that broadens our understanding of our world, our communities and ourselves through the joy of sharing a good book.

Print copies in English and Spanish, as well as ebooks and audiobook copies will be available for check out beginning Saturday, July 18. Don’t forget to pick up a Big Read brochure and register for one of the many programs taking place September-October in support of the Big Read, including a visit by the author October 6.

Map Exhibit

July 18 - October 31, 2015 To complement the novel’s theme of immigration, Indian Trails Library will display an interactive map exhibit showing the paths our community members have taken before arriving in the Wheeling area. Stop by the library to view the journeys made by your neighbors and add your family’s story.

The Big Read Kick-off

SAVE THE DATE

Saturday, September 12, 10 am-3 pm All ages. Enjoy a variety of activities that explore the themes of immigration, family and identity featured in the novel.

Watch for more information in the September/October newsletter.

About the Book

Into the Beautiful North centers on 19-year-old Nayeli, whose Mexican village is threatened by drug-dealing banditos after many local men go north to find work. Inspired by the film The Magnificent Seven, Nayeli decides to undertake a quest north to recruit seven men to return with her and save the village.

The Big Read is a program of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with Arts Midwest.

We came to America:

Celebrating our Diversity September 12-October 31, 2015 The Indian Trails Library is seeking residents who moved to America and are willing to share their stories of immigration as part of a photography exhibit highlighting and celebrating the diversity in our community. To be a part of our exhibit, please contact Susan Dennison, sdennison@itpld.org or call 847.279.2222.

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@ the Branch

Storytimes

The Branch, 99 E. Palatine Rd., Prospect Heights

Family Craft Night

Thursdays: July 16 & August 13 Fridays: July 17 & August 14 6-7:30 pm All ages. Create unique seasonal and theme-based craft projects. NR

Nueva fecha de Noche de Artesanía Familiar Storytime

Date

Lapsit Ages birth-18 months with a caregiver

Mondays: 10-10:30 am July 13 & 27 and August 10 & 24

Toddler Storytime Ages 18-36 months with a caregiver

Mondays: July 6 & 20 and August 3 & 17 Thursdays: July 9 & 23 and August 6 & 20

Preschool Storytime Ages 3-5

11-11:30 am Mondays: July 13 & 27 and August 10 & 24 Tuesdays: July 14 & 28 and August 11 & 25

Noisy Time!

Ages 2-5 with a caregiver

Fridays: 10-10:30 am July 10 & 24 and August 14 & 28

Pajamarama Ages 3-7 with a caregiver

Mondays: July 20 & August 17

6:30-7 pm

Super Stories Grades K-3

Wednesdays: July 15 & 22

2-2:45 pm

Lapsit

Ages birth-18 months with a caregiver. Stories, songs, fingerplays, sign language and playtime. NR

Toddler Storytime

Ages 18-36 months with a caregiver. Stories, rhymes and songs. Limit: 20. TR

Preschool Storytime

Ages 3-5. Stories, songs and activities.

No siblings or caregivers. NR

10-10:30 am OR 10:45-11:15 am

Your Personal Hero Icon

Friday, July 24, 6-7:30 pm All ages. All of us have a personal hero or heroes that we look up to and admire.

Artist Shari Pontillo of Twisted Fiber Studio will help you design your personal hero icon that will be encapsulated in a small tin. Please bring a print photo (1.25"w x 1.75"h) of your hero to be used in your icon. All other supplies will be provided.

Prior to the program, if you need help with re-sizing a photo, we can assist you at the Branch or the Main Library at the second floor Adult Services desk. NR

10-10:30 am

Noisy Time!

Natural and Healthy Summer Desserts

Ages 2-5 with a caregiver. Explore the world around us with stories, rhymes and lots of music and movement. NR

Friday, August 7, 4-5 pm All ages. Learn about healthy, natural choices when making desserts for your family. Afterwards, join one of our staff members and walk to the local ice cream shop, La Michoacana, for a free dessert (up to $2) Limit: 20. R

Pajamarama

Ages 3-7 with a caregiver. In the mood for some fun before bed?

Hop into your pajamas and join us for stories, activities and some not-so-quiet fun! NR

Super Stories

Grades K-3. Join us for a Super Hero storytime where we'll enjoy stories and activities. NR

Bookworms Club

Monday, August 3, 2-3 pm Grades 4 and 5. Join us to discuss great books and have the most fun ever! In addition to discussing the book, we will enjoy a snack, make a craft and play a game.

Register at the Kids Desk between June 27-July 25 and pick up your free book to keep. Pick up book for September between August 3-September 4. R

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jueves: 16 de julio y 13 de agosto 6-7:30 pm viernes: 17 de julio y 14 de agosto 6-7: 30 pm Todas las edades. Crear proyectos únicos de artesanía estacionales y temáticos. NR

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Book Clubs

Paperback Pals-September

Register at the Kids desk and pick up your free book to keep between August 23-September 15.

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Featured program

Youth Programs STEM: Little Learners

Pocket Circus

Super Stories

Crafting Powers Activate!

Art Start

Family Bingo: Fundraiser for the Indian Trails Public Library

LEGO® Club

Games Unplugged

Fridays: July 3 & August 7, 10-10:30 am Ages 3-5 with a caregiver.

Discover science, technology, engineering and math through stories, songs and experiments. Limit: 25. TR Tuesdays: July 7 & August 4, 10-10:45 am Ages 2-5 with a caregiver.

Introduce your child to art with this short storytime followed by an art project.

Dress to get messy!

Limit: 20. TR

Time Warp Trio

Tuesdays: July 7 & July 28, 2-3 pm Grades 2 and 3. Go on a "Time Warp" adventure into the past or maybe even the future! Based on the series, The Time Warp Trio, by Jon Scieszka. Limit: 20. TR

Read to Rover

Thursdays: July 9 & August 6, 6-7:30 pm Grades 1-5. Our friendly library dogs can't wait to listen to a story! Our patient canine friends are perfect listeners for reluctant or new readers. Each one-on-one session is approximately 15 minutes. Please no siblings or caregivers during the session.

Register in person or call 847.459.4100, ext. 316.

Saturday, July 11, 10-11 am All ages. Presented in English and Spanish. Pocket Circus presents “Abrakadabra,” a magic show to dazzle and astonish you. Limit: 80. TR

Saturday, July 11, 1-3 pm All ages. The 12th Annual Bingo Party is fun for everyone in the family and all proceeds support your library! Game booklets sold at the door for $5 each.

Sponsored by the Children’s Committee of the Foundation for the Indian Trails Public Library. Limit: 75. NR

The Making of a Superhero with Dan Laib

Monday, July 13, 1-1:45 pm Grades 1-5. Comic book artist Dan Laib inspires and entertains you as he takes you through the process of creating real comics.

Everyone will help create an original superhero!

Limit: 100. TR

Tin Can Robots

Tuesday, July 14, 2-3 pm Grades 4 and 5. Create your own robot using tin cans and other items we'll supply. R

EN ESPAÑOL PARA NIÑOS Descubramos Juntos

domingos: 19 de julio y 16 de agosto, 1-2 pm 2-5 años con un guardián.

Visítenos para actividades prácticas de alfabetización temprana diseñados para estimular las habilidades de pre-lectura mientras jugamos. ¡Visite cada estación con su hijo y lleve actividades a casa para tratar por su cuenta! El registro no es necesario.

Pocket Circus

sabado, 11 de julio, 10-11 am Para todas las edades.

Presentados en inglés e español. Pocket Circus hará “Abrakadabra,” un espectáculo de magia asombroso. Límite: 80.

Boletos gratis serán distribuidos 30 minutos antes del programa.

Wednesdays: July 15 & 22, 2-2:45 pm Grades K-3. Join us for a Super Hero storytime where we'll enjoy stories and activities celebrating all types of heroes. NR Thursday, July 16, 6:30-7:30 pm Grades 1-5. Bring your imagination and create something unique with Legos. Limit: 30. TR

Rocket Building and Launch

Friday, July 17, 9:30 am-12:30 pm OR 1:30-4:30 pm Ages 8-14. Join us for a hands-on rocket-building program. After making our rockets, we'll launch them in the park next to the library. R Rain date: Friday, July 24, 11 am.

Furry Friend Sleepover

Friday, July 17, 7-8 pm All ages. Bring one of your favorite stuffed animals for its very own sleepover at the library! We'll have crafts and bedtime stories before you tuck in your furry friend for the night. Come back Saturday, July 18, 10-11 am, to pick up your animals and see what they did during the night. R

Heroes of Science!

Tuesday, July 21, 1-2 pm All ages, but most appropriate for ages 3 and older. Drop in for super hands-on science activities! NR

Chalk Talk

Tuesdays: July 21 & August 4, 2-2:45 pm Grades 1-5. We supply the chalk – you supply the imagination to decorate the sidewalks outside the library.

If raining, program will move inside. Limit: 20. TR

Thursday, July 23, 2-2:45 pm Grades 3-5. Activate your super crafty skills and join us to make a hero-themed craft that's sure to be "SUPER!" Limit: 25. TR Fridays: July 24 & August 21, 4-6 pm Grades 3-12. Bring your own board or dueling card games and join your friends for a little friendly competition.

Some card and board games (non-deck based) provided.

Snacks served. NR

Field Trip Nature Pack

Explore nature this summer by checking out our field trip pack provided by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. The pack includes hands-on instruments and tools, books, information sheets and more. Stop by the Kids Desk!

Giving Garden Giving Garden

Fridays: July 10 & 24, 9:30-10:30 am Grades K-5. Join us for a craft and help us tend the vegetables in our Giving Garden. Supported by the Wheeling Garden Club.

Limit: 20. TR

Giving Garden Picnic

Friday, August 7, 12:30-1:45 pm Grades K-5. It’s time to enjoy the fruits (and veggies) of our hard work in the garden. Limit: 20. TR

Children 8 years and under MUST have a caregiver remain in the KidZone.

R = Registration required | NR = No registration | TR = Free tickets distributed 30 minutes before program on a first-come, first-served basis at the Kids Desk.

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Youth Programs Tech FUNdamentals Fair

Saturday, July 25, 1-3 pm All ages. Show me the fun! Join us for Technology FUNdamentals, a hands-on program where you can experiment with all the technology the library has to offer. Get in touch with the latest tablets, eReaders, downloadables and library kits to keep you entertained and informed. Plug in and you'll be entered in a FREE drawing for a new tablet! Perfect for anyone, no matter your age. NR

The Ultimate Challenge

Wednesday, July 29, 11-11:45 am Grades 1-5. Share your knowledge in this fast-paced game of trivia. Be the first on your team with the correct answer to earn points and win prizes.

Limit: 30. TR

Stamp-A-Shirt

Thursday, July 30, 10 am-12 pm Ages 3 and older with a caregiver. Drop in to decorate with stamps and fabric paint. Bring a clean, white T-shirt or blank canvas bag and dress to get messy! The project will take about 15 minutes to complete. NR

Discover Together

Friday, July 31, 10-11 am Ages 2-5 with a caregiver. Drop in for playful hands-on early literacy activities designed to encourage pre-reading skills. Visit each station with your child and take home activities to try on your own. NR

Grades 6-8 Busy Bees Storytime

Tuesday, August 11, 2-2:45 pm Grades K-3. Celebrate the wonder of the honeybee and other bugs and insects. Join us for stories, activities and fun. Limit: 30. TR

Back-to-School Library Card Party

Thursday, August 13, 11 am-1 pm OR 6-8 pm Grades K-1 (fall 2015) with a parent/caregiver. Get ready for school by signing up for your own library card. Bring proof of residency within the Indian Trails LIbrary District. NR

What's the Buzz with the Lake County Forest Preserve District

Friday, August 14, 1-2 pm All ages. Staff from the Lake County Forest Preserve District teach us all about bugs and honeybees in this hands-on program. Limit: 25. TR

Family Movie: The Wild Thornberrys Movie

Friday, August 14, 7-8:30 pm All ages. Bring the whole family to watch a movie and have a snack.

Limit: 75. TR

Toddler Drive-In Movie

Wednesday, August 19, 10-10:30 am Ages 2-5 with a caregiver. Decorate a box "car," grab a snack and watch a short movie. Your car goes home with you! Limit: 20. TR

Happee Birthdae, b Harry Potter!

Friday July 31, 1-4:30 pm Grades 3-8. See THE HUB section for details.

KidZone Press

Grades 2-8 Pick up a submission form for "If I Could Change the World" beginning August 1 at the Kids Desk.

Submissions accepted through August 31. KidZone Press will be published in October.

Summer Reading FinalE August 8 is the last day to turn in your summer reading log!

Lights and Sirens at the Library

Saturday, August 8, 10 am-12 pm Ages 3 and older with a caregiver.

Stop by anytime to meet our local heroes: Village of Wheeling firefighters and police officers! Get a close-up look at police and fire vehicles, play games and make a craft. NR 6 

Super Hero Training Camp

Saturday, August 8, 2-3 pm Grades K-5. Bring your super hero powers and get ready for training!

We'll play kid-friendly games and activities to help celebrate the end of the Summer Reading Program. NR

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Seed Bombs Monday, July 20, 3-4 pm Grades 6-8. Join us to make seed bombs using recycled paper. Once created, drop them anywhere to liven up your neighborhood or your backyard. Ka-bloom! R Summer Spa Day Thursday, August 13, 2-3 pm Grades 6-8. We will create candles, lotions and other spa goodies with beeswax, honey, soy and other natural ingredients. R Rock Your Locker!

Monday, August 17, 1-2 pm Grades 6-8. Make your locker all about you! Bring pictures and other cool things to display and create great knick-knacks to make everything personalized. R

Happee Birthdae, Harry Potter!

Friday, July 31, 1-4:30 pm Grades 3-8. Celebrate the birthday of the Boy Who Lived with a showing of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone.

You'll make Harry Potter themed-crafts, enjoy birthday cake and snacks and join in a trivia contest. Wear your most bewitching Hogwarts-worthy outfit to be entered into a prize drawing.

Limit: 40. TR

Safe Sitter Babysitting Clinic

Ages 11-14

Wednesday, July 15 & Thursday, July 16 from 9:30 am - 1 pm (both days) Ages 11-14. This two-day workshop includes instruction on care for infants and children. Students must attend both days to graduate. A non-refundable fee of $28.50 is due at the time of registration. Register in person at the Kids Desk by July 10. R

Middle School Book Club Pick Up begins August 10.

Featured program

Grades 6-12

Grades 9-12

CROSSOVER Super Hero Showdown Tournament Friday, July 10, 2-4 pm Grades 6-12. Think you have what it takes to be #1? Find out at the Showdown of the Summer, featuring Injustice (Xbox 360) and Super Smash Brothers (Wii) tournaments. Snacks provided and prizes awarded to the champions. R

Photography Contest June 13-August 8 Grades 9-12. Take your best photo based on our Summer Reading Program, “Every Hero Has a Story.” Email your photo to teens@itpld.org and we will post it on the library’s Facebook page.

The photo with the most Facebook likes at the end of the contest wins a prize.

Graphic Novel Creator’s Club Mondays: July 13, 3-4:15 pm & August 3, 2-3 pm Grades 6-12. Artist Dan Laib shows you how to create comics and characters on July 13. Staff will lead the August 3 session. At the end of the Summer Reading Program, all panels created by the club will be compiled into a book. A different subject is explored at each meeting. R

DIY Lab: Paint Like Pollock Tuesday, July 21, 2-3 pm Grades 9-12. Join us as we create awesome Jackson Pollock-inspired splatter paintings! Be prepared to get messy. R

Nail Art 101 Friday, July 17, 2-3 pm Grades 6-12. Learn to create awesome nail art! R Games Unplugged Fridays: July 24 & August 21, 4-6 pm Grades 3-12. Bring your own board or dueling card games and join your friends for a little friendly competition.

Some card and board games (non-deck based) provided. Snacks served. NR Anime Club Fridays: July 24 & August 21, 6:30-9 pm Grades 6-12. Join us to watch anime, discuss the latest manga and more.

Pizza will be served. R

ACT Practice Test Saturday, August 15, 9 am-1 pm Grades 9-12. Take a free ACT practice test proctored by a professional tutor from College Nannies and Tutors. The three-hour test will be followed by a one-hour answer review. Bring pencils and a calculator. R High School Book Club: We Were Liars

by E. Lockhart Thursday, August 13, 7-8 pm Grades 9-12. Join us for snacks and a discussion of We Were Liars. The friendship between a group of four friends—the Liars—turns destructive in this modern, sophisticated suspense novel. Pick up your free copy at the second-floor desk beginning June 12.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. R

Three Ways to Volunteer @ Your Library Applications for all volunteer opportunities are available at www.itpld.org/teens.

Peer Tutoring Looking for a way to share your knowledge? Join the Indian Trails Public Library Peer Tutoring Program.

For any class you completed with a grade of “B” or better, you are eligible to be a tutor for that class.

High School Advisory Board Make your voice heard! Join the library’s High School Advisory Board and help plan teen events and work on special projects. Meetings begin in September.

Special Projects Volunteers Are you a great writer, a music expert, or an awesome artist? Maybe you take amazing pictures, have stellar computer skills, or can make cool videos. Whatever your talents, you can use them at the library!

Teen Finale: Heroes vs. Villains

Saturday, August 8, 1-2:30 pm Grades 6-12. Celebrate the end of the Summer Reading Program with an epic battle: Good vs. Evil, Heroes vs.

Villains! Help save our city or speed its destruction by playing as either a hero or villain. Dress for a water fight. Held outside the library. R Rain date: Saturday, August 15, rain or shine.

R = registration required | NR = no registration

ONE BOOK. ONE COMMUNITY. Check out a copy of Into the Beautiful North, the library’s book selection for the Big Read beginning Saturday, July 18.

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Digital Connections: Computer Classes for Your Life COMPUTER BOOT CAMP Boot Camp 1: Basic Mouse and Keyboard Tuesday, July 7, 10-11:30 am Learn mouse techniques, how to use the keyboard and other useful skills. No computer knowledge required. R

Boot Camp 2: The Internet

Wednesday, July 8, 10-11:30 am Learn everything you need to know about safely using the Internet. Basic mouse and keyboarding skills required. R

Boot Camp 3: Email Basics

Thursday, July 9, 10-11:30 am What is email? What's the best free email provider? How do I avoid spam? Learn all this and more in the last installment of our boot camp. Basic mouse and keyboarding skills required. R

PRODUCTIVITY Introduction to Microsoft Publisher 2010

Wednesday, July 8, 7-8:30 pm Interested in learning how to make great-looking signs or pamphlets?

This class teaches you how to navigate Microsoft's popular creative program.

Basic mouse and keyboarding skills required. Bring a flash drive if you want to save your work. R

Introduction to Microsoft Word 2010

Monday, July 13, 7-8:30 pm Intended for beginners, this class introduces the ribbon menu and teaches you how to create and edit text.

Basic mouse and keyboarding skills required. R

Photo Editing Made Easy

Wednesday, July 15, 7-8:30 pm Take your photos to the next level with Adobe's Photoshop Express Editor and PicMonkey, two FREE photo-editing tools. Basic mouse and keyboarding skills required. Bring a flash drive if you want to save your work. R

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Introduction to Microsoft Excel 2010

Monday, July 20, 7-8:30 pm Intended for beginners, this class teaches you how to create a basic spreadsheet using some of the most important tools in Excel. R

Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint 2010

Monday, July 27, 7-8:30 pm Learn how to make creative slide presentations from templates in this hands-on class. R

Intermediate Microsoft Word 2010

Monday, August 3, 7-8:30 pm Learn how to insert and manipulate images, text boxes and shapes; take screen shots and use screen clippings.

Working knowledge of Microsoft Word 2010 required. R

Intermediate Microsoft Excel 2010

Monday, August 10, 7-8:30 pm Learn how to create charts, graphs and link data from multiple spreadsheets.

Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel 2010 required. R

Advanced Microsoft Excel 2010

Monday, August 17, 7-8:30 pm Excel has so many tools waiting for you to discover! Learn how to create pivot tables and slicers and protect your workbooks. Bring a flash drive with you to class to save your work. R

Device Drop-In

Thursday, August 13, 10-11:30 am Have questions about your tablet or eReader? Want to learn more about downloading library material from 3M Cloud Library, Overdrive or Hoopla?

Drop in anytime and get your questions answered. NR

Be a Better Searcher

Monday, August 31, 7-8:30 pm Want to go beyond Google and get better search results on the Internet? We can show you the best ways to search the web and find exactly what you're looking for. R

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LIFESTYLE Best Travel Apps and Sites

Wednesday, July 1, 7-8:30 pm Learn about some awesome apps for your smartphone or tablet that can help you plan a great trip. R

Open Gym for Devices

Wednesday, July 29, 7-8:30 pm Thinking about buying your first tablet or eReader? Have you seen a laptop that uses Windows 8.1 yet? Come and tinker with our devices and chat with our Instruction and Technology staff. You can also bring in your own device for assistance. NR

Tech FUNdamentals Fair

Saturday, July 25, 1-3 pm All ages. Show me the fun! Join us for Technology FUNdamentals, a hands-on program where you can experiment with all the technology the library has to offer. Get in touch with the latest tablets, eReaders, downloadables and library kits to keep you entertained and informed.

Plug in and you'll be entered in a FREE drawing for a new tablet! Perfect for anyone, no matter your age. NR

Begin Your Blog

Wednesday, August 5, 7-8:30 pm Learn how to create a space on the Internet for your ideas, art and writing by setting up your own blog. R

Buying a Tablet or a Computer Wednesday, August 19, 7-8:30 pm Interested in buying a new tablet or computer? Learn about the pros and cons of each device. Bring your questions! R

Find a Good Read

Wednesday, August 26, 7-8:30 pm Learn about the wonderful FREE tools you can use to keep your reading list full! We'll discuss apps, websites and other ways to help you keep track of your books. R

Adult Programs Accordion and Piano Concert with Mike Basin

Tuesday, July 14, 2-3 pm Musician Mike Basin is back by popular demand with his repertoire of melodies from Mozart, Chopin, Rossini, Tchaikovsky, Shubert, Schumann and others. Co-sponsored with Buffalo Grove Park District and Wheeling Senior Pavilion. R

Tech FUNdamentals Fair

P Patriotic Salute

Thursday, July 2, 12-1 pm Wheeling Pavilion Senior Center, 199 N. First St. Vocalist and harpist, Kim Vogrin, presents a patriotic medley celebrating the Independence Day holiday. R

Crochet & Knitting Club

Mondays: July 6 & August 3, 1-3 pm Join us for crafting and chatting. Our instructors will teach you everything you need to know. Bring your own supplies.

Experienced crafters, bring current projects to work on. NR

Writer's Workshop

Tuesdays: July 7 & August 4, 6:30-8:30 pm Share your work with other writers in a supportive atmosphere. R

Adult Craft Night: Jewelry Making

Tuesday, July 7, 7-8 pm Spend the evening with us as we make beautiful beaded earrings. Adults only; please, leave the little ones at home. R

Fifty Shades of Yiddish: Songs of Passion and Humor

Wednesday, July 8, 2-3 pm Stewart Figa, cantor at West Suburban Temple Har Zion and performer at the Yiddish Theater in New York City, delights you with Yiddish songs of passion and humor. Pianist lIya Levinson and accordionist Don Stille accompany him.

Co-sponsored by Chicago YIVO Society. R

What Are Your Coins Worth?

Thursday, July 9, 7-8 pm What are wheat-back pennies worth?

How about old silver dollars? What is a pennyweight of gold? Dave Ekstrom answers these questions about old coins and gold jewelry values. Attendees will have the opportunity to setup an appointment at a later date to have coin collections and gold items appraised for free. No buying or selling will take place at this program. R

Saturday, July 25, 1-3 pm All ages. Show me the fun! Join us for Technology FUNdamentals, a hands-on program where you can experiment with all the technology the library has to offer. Get in touch with the latest tablets, eReaders, downloadables and library kits to keep you entertained and informed.

Plug in and you'll be entered in a FREE drawing for a new tablet! Perfect for anyone, no matter your age. NR

A Musical Monday: Sam Magdal

Monday, July 27, 2-3 pm Alcott Center, 530 Bernard Dr. Sam Magdal performs a tribute to Frank Sinatra and friends. R

Flower Power: Chicago's Top Flowering Annual, Perennial and Small Shrub Picks

Movie: Lost Embrace

Village of Wheeling Human Services Information Session

Best Seat in the House: Diary of a Wrigley Field Usher

Monday, July 13, 7-8 pm Chicago Botanic Gardens staff share tips on how to create a garden that is easy to maintain, blooms throughout the growing season and adds beauty and value to property. Learn to use perennials, annuals and small shrubs to produce spectacular color and style. The best performers for the Chicago area and the use of ornamental grasses and late-season perennials will be highlighted. R

Tuesdays: July 14 & August 11, 10-11 am Learn about public benefits available to you from a village representative.

Information, forms and other resources regarding services for residents will be available. For more information, contact the Human Services Department at the Village of Wheeling at 847.459.2606.

R = registration required | NR = no registration | P Wheeling Pavilion Center | A Alcott Center

Wednesday, July 29, 2-3:30 pm In Buenos Aires, Jewish-Argentinean Ariel Makaroff leaves the University of Architecture to spend his time wandering through downtown. Ariel never understood why his father left him when he was a baby to fight in the Yom Kippur War in 1973. When his father returns to Buenos Aires, Ariel discovers the reason why his father left his family. In Spanish, with English subtitles. Co-sponsored by Chicago Yiddish Society. R

Thursday, July 30, 2-3 pm Bruce Bohrer discusses his new book, “Best Seat in the House: Diary of a Wrigley Field Usher,� his nine seasons as an usher at Wrigley Field, the patrons, cheers of the crowd and their beloved Cubs. A book signing follows the discussion; books are available for $15.95, cash or credit. R

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Adult Programs Marilyn Monroe

by Susan Benjamin

Thursday, August 6, 2-3 pm Susan Benjamin shares the story of Marilyn Monroe's transformation from a child growing up in foster homes to a movie goddess. Co-sponsored with the Buffalo Grove Park District and Wheeling Senior Pavilion. R

Reader's Night Out: All the Light We Cannot See

Friday, August 7, 7-8 pm Brunswick's, 350 McHenry Rd. Buffalo Grove Join us for appetizers, food, and discussion of the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, All the Light We Cannot See. Pick up books one month before the program in the Holds Room at the library. R

Career Workshop: Strategies for Older Job Seekers

Tuesday, August 11, 7-8:30 pm Presenter Lauren Milligan, founder and CEO of ResuMAYDAY, provides advice, strategies and tips for older job seekers in today's highly competitive market. R

Movie: Schund

Wednesday, August 12, 2-3 pm This clever and heartfelt “mockumentary” unfolds like a detective story exploring the disappearance of a fictional Yiddish actor 25 years earlier. The only clue–a mysterious inscription on the door of his house reading "schund" (literary trash).

Real theatre actors from Israel's theatre establishment complete this amusing tale. In English and Yiddish with English subtitles. Co-sponsored by the Chicago Yiddish Society. R

Business Workshop: Launching Your Business Website

Wednesday, August 12, 7-8:30 pm David Beasley, from SCORE (Chicago), presents this workshop for business owners looking to venture out onto the web for the first time or those who want a more effective online presence. Key concepts, concerns and tools, like social media, will be discussed. R

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P Jim Kendros

Thursday, August 13, 12-1 pm Wheeling Pavilion Senior Center, 199 N. First St. Jim Kendros presents an entertaining musical program. R

Daniel Burnham: Make No Little Plans

Tuesday, August 18, 2-3 pm R.J. Lindsey portrays architect Daniel Burnham while narrating a slide program detailing the Chicago Fire of 1871, the building of the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition and the 1909 development plan for Chicago. R

A Musical Monday: Edizon Dayao

Monday, August 24, 2-3 pm Alcott Center, 530 Bernard Dr. Edizon Dayao performs Big Band era, '50s, '60s and tropical music favorites. R

The Getty Villa: Paradise on the Pacific

Summer Reading FinalE Your Personal Hero Icon

Saturday, August 8, 2-3:30 pm Ages 14 and older. All of us have a personal hero or heroes that we look up to and admire. Artist Shari Pontillo of Twisted Fiber Studio will help you design your hero icon that will be encapsulated in a small tin. Please bring a print photo (1.25"w x 1.75"h) of your personal hero to be used in your icon. All other supplies will be provided.

Prior to the program, if you need help with re-sizing a photo, we can assist you at the Branch or the Main Library at the second floor Adult Services desk. NR

Thursday, August 27, 7-8 pm Originally inspired by the ancient Villa de Papyri, a 30,000 square foot villa on the Bay of Naples in Herculaneum, the home of J. Paul Getty has been transformed into a museum for the study of ancient Greek, Roman and Etruscan culture.

Jeff Mishur presents stunning images of Getty Villa architecture, gardens and collection highlights. The presentation will explore the renovations to the original museum as well as the addition of several new elements including a Greek style theater. R

Genealogy Genealogy Interest Group

Thursdays: July 2 & August 6, 3-4:30 pm Looking for information about your ancestors? Explore the library's print and electronic resources that may offer the breakthrough you've been looking for. These hands-on sessions are informal and suitable for beginner and experienced researchers. A staff librarian is available for assistance. R

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Reuniting Families With Their Heroes

Tuesday, July 21, 7-8:30 pm Forensic Genealogist Marsha PetersonMaass presents one of today's new ways of embracing our family heroes' experiences.Through forensic genealogy, American families are feeling the proud ownership of their heroes' heartfelt stories when they are reunited with lost purple heart medals. R

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En Español Pocket Circus

sabado, 11 de julio, 10-11 am Para todas las edades. Presentados en inglés e español. Pocket Circus hará “Abrakadabra,” un espectáculo de magia asombroso. Límite: 80. Boletos gratis serán distribuidos 30 minutos antes del programa.

Cómo Prevenir la Ejecución Hipotecaria

jueves, 6 de agosto, 6:30-7:30 pm ¿Está teniendo problemas para pagar su hipoteca? ¿Tiene pagos pendientes?

Aunque las cosas pueden parecer imposibles no lo son, hay ayuda disponible. Informece acerca de sus opciones con esta presentación con Liliana Salcido, representante de la organización Open Communities.

ESL CLASSES

Meditación en español

miércoles, 12 de agosto, 6-7 pm ¿Le interesa aprender sobre la meditación?

Venga a escuchar a una miembra de nuestra comunidad hablar sobre todo lo que tiene que ver con la meditación, como los beneficios y la respiración, y guiarnos en una meditación simple.

Comenzando Una Empresa En Illinois: Próximos Pasos

sábado, 29 de agosto, 2-4 pm Dr. Miguel Hinojosa, consejero de Illinois Small Business Development Center de Harper College, dará una revisión general de como comenzar una empresa. Su presentación incluirá una introducción a las áreas claves de planeación empresarial y sugerencias de fuentes adicionales de información.

ESL Conversation Class

Practice English conversation and learn new words, idioms and common expressions. R

Beginning ESL

Learn basic words to describe family, home, food and other simple phrases. R

Intermediate ESL

Learn simple phrases for shopping, job interviews and getting around.

Practice what you learn through activities and games. R

Advanced ESL

Learn about different forms of English grammar, such as idioms, phrasal verbs, metaphors and similes. Practice what you learn using material from books, movies and radio. R

JULY 6-SEPTEMBER 18 Registration is accepted in any ongoing class if class is not full.

No class Monday, September 7

ONE BOOK. ONE COMMUNITY. Check out a copy of Into the Beautiful North, the library’s book selection for the Big Read beginning Saturday, July 18.

Class

Date

Time

Beginning ESL

Mondays & Fridays: July 6-September 18

10:30 am-12 pm

Intermediate ESL

Mondays & Wednesdays: July 6-September 16

1-2:30 pm

Intermediate ESL

Tuesdays & Thursdays: July 7- September 17

7-8:30 pm

Advanced ESL

Tuesdays & Thursdays: July 7-September 17

1-2:30 pm

Conversation

Fridays: July 10-September 18

1-2:30 pm

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Bruce D. Matthews Elected to the Library Board of Trustees; Gene Looft Retires from Board

On May 20, library trustees welcomed newly elected trustee Bruce Matthews. Bruce is a resident of Buffalo Grove, an engineering consultant and part owner of an Engineering and Surveying Firm in Kankakee.

The library also bid goodbye to longtime trustee, Gene Looft, who is retiring after serving on the board for 10 years. At his last meeting, Gene praised the staff and the solid financial ground the library has built over the past years. Gene has graciously volunteered to sit on the new foundation board as it gets started. We appreciate his experience and insight as we forge ahead.

Wally Salganik, library board president, presents retiring trustee Gene Looft, with a gift.

The Indian Trails Public Library District Board of Trustees meets on the third Wednesday of the month at 7:15 pm. The meeting is open to the public.

Science Flix eResource

Perfect for your budding Einstein or Curie, this electronic resource for young students offers access to articles, videos and interactive tools about natural sciences. You’ll even find sections on experiment ideas and careers in the sciences. Access at the library or from home with a valid Indian Trails Library card.

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