My Library Newsletter

September/October 2015

MY LIBRARY newsletter

The Big Read

The Big Read is a program of the National Endowment for the Arts, in partnership with Arts Midwest, designed to revitalize the role of literature in American culture and to encourage citizens to read for pleasure and enlightenment. The objectives are to encourage education and literacy, galvanize the community through partnerships, reach out to a diverse underserved population, invigorate programming and build awareness.

KICKOFF

Saturday • September 12 • 10 am-3 pm Celebrate the kickoff to our Big Read activities for the entire family, featuring a special video message from Into the Beautiful North author Luís Alberto Urrea. Create an “I am Atomiko!” button, watch a Latin dance demonstration,

view photo and map exhibits and enjoy family activity stations. Copies of Luís Alberto Urrea’s book, Into the Beautiful North, will be available for check out. Co-sponsored by the Rotary Club of Buffalo Grove. NR

Displays & Exhibits Visit the library to view and participate in the exhibits during the Big Read.

The Journey Begins Interactive Map Exhibit July 18 - October 31

To complement the novel’s theme of migration, 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.

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We Came to America: Celebrating our Diversity Photo Exhibit

September 12 - October 31

The Indian Trails Library will host a photography exhibit highlighting and celebrating the diversity in our community. Visit the exhibit to learn the stories of our neighbors who have made the journey to America and contributed to the unique culture of our community.

The Big Read

A Visit with Author Luís Alberto Urrea Tuesday, October 6 Join author Luís Alberto Urrea as he reads from his book Into the Beautiful North and answers audience questions.

2-3 pm Indian Trails Library Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Wheeling. R 7-9 pm Harper College Performing Arts Center, 1200 W. Algonquin Rd., Palatine Free tickets available by phone, 847.925.6100, or in person at the Harper Box Office, Building J, Room J135.

Sharing Our Local Stories: An Immigration Experience Panel Wednesday, October 14, 7-8:30 pm Hear the stories of immigrants from all parts of the world who are now our neighbors. Learn what it was like to leave their homeland and move to a country where the culture, language and food were so different. Jeff Libman, professor and author of An Immigrant Class, will facilitate the panel. Panelists include Ewa Crowe, Emiliano Melgoza and Amany Rostom. R Movie Showing: The Magnificent Seven Thursday, October 15, 6:30-9 pm Into the Beautiful North was inspired by this classic 1960's film about an oppressed Mexican village that assembles seven gunfighters to help defend their homes.

Movie is unrated. R

Second Generation Stories: Growing up Latino in Chicago Wednesday, September 16, 7-8:30 pm The Branch, 99 E. Palatine Rd., Prospect Heights This 30-minute documentary film

by Professor Gizella Meneses of Lake Forest College explores issues of Latino identity and culture. A discussion of Latino evolution of identity and current issues follows the film. Film is in English. Space is limited.

Registration will be checked at the door. R

Book Discussions: Into the Beautiful North Into the Beautiful North, a coming-of-age novel, centers around 19-year-old Nayeli, whose Mexican village is being threatened by drug-dealing bandidos 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. R Tuesday, September 15, 10:30-11:45 am, Indian Trails Library (with Louise Bobker) Saturday, September 19, 1-2 pm, The Branch, 99 E. Palatine Rd. En español Tuesday, September 29, 7-8 pm, Indian Trails Library Friday, October 9, 2-3 pm, Harper College Library, 1200 W. Algonquin Rd., Bldg F Saturday, October 17, 9:30-11 am, Carnicerías Jiménez, 550 W. Dundee Rd. En español

The Branch will close at 6:30 pm to accommodate this program.

Program will be presented in English and Spanish.

Learn to Cook Classic Mexican Cuisine Thursday, October 29, 7-8:30 pm David Esau, local chef and owner of Dave's Specialty Foods, demonstrates Mexican recipes for you to sample.

Space is limited. Registration will be checked at the door; no group registration allowed. R

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The Branch

Storytimes

The Branch, 99 E. Palatine Rd., Prospect Heights BIG READ Second Generation Stories: Growing up Latino in Chicago

Storytime

Date

Time

Lapsit Ages birth-18 months with a caregiver

Mondays: September 14 & 28 and October 12 & 26

10-10:30 am

Toddler Storytime Ages 18-36 months with a caregiver

Mondays: September 21 and October 5 & 19 Thursdays: September 10 & 24 and October 8 & 22

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

Preschool Storytime Ages 3-5

Mondays: September 14 & 28 and October 12 & 26 Tuesdays: September 15 & 29 and October 13 & 27

11-11:30 am

10-10:30 am

Noisy Time!

Fridays: Ages 2-5 with a caregiver September 11 and October 9, 23 & 30*

10-10:30 am

Pajamarama Mondays: Ages 3-7 with a caregiver September 21 & October 19

6:30-7 pm

Storytime, Milk and Tuesdays: Cookies at Panera September 29 & October 27 Ages 2-4 with a caregiver

9:30-10 am

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

Noisy Time!

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

Storytime, Milk and Cookies at Panera Panera Bread, 1228 W. Dundee Rd. Ages 2-4 with a caregiver. Meet us at Panera for storytime, milk and cookies. R

NEW! Storytime Explorers

Grades K-2. Hear a great story and have fun with activities, games and crafts. Limit: 25. TR

*Noisy Time: Happy Halloween!

Friday, October 30, 10-11 am Ages 2-5 with a caregiver.

Bring your little "monster" for a Halloween storytime, craft and game. Costumes encouraged, but not necessary. NR

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

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Wednesday, September 16, 7-8:30 pm This 30-minute documentary film

by Professor Gizella Meneses of Lake Forest College explores issues of Latino identity and culture. A discussion of Latino evolution of identity and current issues follows the film. Film is in English.

Space is limited. Registration will be checked at the door. R The Branch will close at 6:30 pm to accommodate this program. Program will be presented in English and Spanish.

Club de Lectores Rumbo al hermoso norte por Luís Alberto Urrea

sábado, 19 de septiembre, 1-2 pm Se le invita a discutir la novela escrita por Luís Urrea sobre una muchacha llamada Nayeli que busca rescatar su pueblo en México de maleantes. Se le promete una buena discusión y aperitivos para agregar a la ambiente.

Recoja los libros un mes antes del programa en la sala de pedidos de la biblioteca o en la sucursal. R

Adult Craft Night: Beaded Earrings

Thursday, September 10, 6-7 pm Ages 14 and older only. Spend the evening with us as we make beautiful beaded earrings. A craft for younger kids will be offered. R

Family Craft Night

Thursdays: September 17 & October 8, 6-7:30 pm Fridays: September 18 & October 9, 6-7:30 pm All ages. Create unique seasonal and theme-based projects. NR

Halloween Costume Celebration

Friday, October 30, 6-7:30 pm Join us for Halloween fun! Wear a costume and enter the Best Costume Contest. Costumes should be family-friendly, no masks concealing identity. NR

BIG READ Programs

Featured program

Youth Tag-Along Reading

September-November Grades K-4. Tag-Along Reading is back. Read to earn up to 11 different "dog tags." Stop by the Kids Desk to sign up. Bring a frend to tag-along too! R

Art Start

Tuesdays: September 1 & October 6, 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

STEM: Little Learners

Fridays: September 4 & October 2, 10-10:30 am Ages 3-5 with a caregiver.

Discover science, technology, engineering and math through stories, songs and experiments. Limit: 25. TR

Read to Rover

Thursdays: September 10 & October 8, 6-7:30 pm Grades 1-5. Kids will have the opportunity to read aloud to our patient, friendly canine friends. Perfect for reluctant or new readers. Children attend their 15-minute session independently and only one child per session.

Register in person or call 847.459.4100, ext. 316.

BIG READ KICKOFF: Full STEAM Ahead Activity Fair

Saturday, September 12, 10 am-12 pm Celebrate the kickoff of our Big Read activities for the entire family. Create an “I am Atomiko!” button, view photo and map exhibits and enjoy family activity stations. NR

Krafty Kids

Wednesdays: September 16 & October 28, 4-5 pm Grades 3-5. Explore your artistic side and have fun after school by using different techniques and supplies to make a seasonal craft.

Limit: 25. TR

LEGO® Club

Thursday, September 17, 6-7 pm Grades 1-5. Bring your imagination and create something unique with Legos for our Lego Museum on display. Limit: 30. TR

Discover Together

Friday, September 18, 10-11 am Ages 2-5 with a caregiver.

Drop in for playful handson 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

Games Unplugged

Fridays: September 18 & October 16, 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

Family Movie Night

Fridays, 7-8:30 pm All ages. Snack provided.

Limit: 75. TR

T-Rexplorers Dinosaur Discovery

Saturday, September 19, 11 am-12:30 pm Grades K-5. Get a glimpse into what it’s like to go on a paleontological dig as you spend time with an experienced dinosaur fossil hunter. You'll have the chance to handle and examine authentic dinosaur fossils. Limit: 100. TR

Moon Over Wheeling

Monday, September 21, 7-8:30 pm All ages. Come join us at Moon Over Wheeling for an evening of astronomy fun at the library. Volunteers from the Lake County Astronomical Society will guide us to view the moon and more through their high-powered telescopes. NR

Techno Tots

Wednesday, September 23, 10-10:45 am Ages 3-5 with a caregiver.

Apps, books and songs make this storytime unique.

A 20-minute play session follows, featuring apps and activities that support early literacy. Limit: 25. TR

School’s Out Game Day

Wednesday, September 23, 1-2 pm Grades K-5. Need something fun to do on your day off?

Come to the library for obstacle course games and activities. NR

Minecraft Mania!

Tuesday, September 29, 4-5 pm Grades K-3. Join us for Minecraft Mania for Minecraft-inspired activities.

Limit: 30. TR

STEM: Makers

Wednesday, September 30, 4:30-5:30 pm Grades K-2. Explore science, technology, engineering and math with experiments and activities. Limit: 20. TR

Fall Into a Good Book

Friday, October 2, 7-7:30 pm All ages. Bring the family to listen to stories, sing songs and make a craft. NR

"Board" Game Day

Monday, October 12, 1-2 pm Grades K-5. Are you bored on your day off from school?

Come to the library and we'll have a variety of board games for you to play with other kids. NR

Little Chefs

Friday, October 16, 10-10:45 am Ages 3-5 with a caregiver.

Stir up some fun with a short storytime followed by hands-on cooking of a related recipe. Dress to get messy! Limit: 20. TR

STEM: MacGyvers

Wednesday, October 21, 4:30-5:30 pm Grades 3-5. Investigate science, technology, engineering and math with experiments and activities.

Limit: 20. TR

Family LEGO® Club

Thursday, October 22, 6-7 pm Ages 3 and older with a caregiver. Come play and build together at our Family Lego Club. We'll have Duplo® and regular sized Legos.

Limit: 50. TR

1K Club Anniversary Party with Super Stolie!

Saturday, October 17, 11 am-12 pm All ages but most appropriate for children birth-kindergarten. Celebrate our first anniversary of the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten reading program with Super Stolie! Her high-energy musical show will keep you on your toes singing and dancing. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Limit: 100. 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

Book Clubs Read-Aloud Book Club

Mondays: September 28 & October 26, 4:15-5 pm

Grades K and 1. Join us each month for a story, songs, snack and craft. No siblings or caregivers please. Limit: 20. TR

Paperback Pals

Tuesdays: September 22 & October 20, 4-5 pm

Grades 2 and 3. Enjoy an interactive book discussion, games, activities and crafts.

Register at the Kids Desk during the dates below and pick up your free book to keep. R

September 22 Program: August 23-September 15 October 20 Program: September 22-October 13

Bookworms

Mondays: September 14 & October 5, 4-5 pm

Grades 4 and 5. Join us as we discuss great literature, play a game, make a craft and enjoy a snack. Don't miss out! Register at the Kids Desk during the dates below and pick up your free book to keep. R

September 14 Program: August 3-September 4 October 5 Program: September 14-28

En Español

Grades 6-8

Para Niños BIG READ: Club del libro sábado, 19 de septiembre, 3:30-4:30 pm Todas las edades. Te invito a discutir el cuento "El Soñador" escrito por Pam Muñoz Ryan. El cuento es lindo sobre un niño quien desea ser él mismo y realizar sus sueños aún cuando su padre tiene diferentes planes para el. Este programa es en apoyo de la subvención "Big Read". Recoja una copia del libro GRATIS entre el 27 de agosto-12 de septiembre.

Limite: 20. R Jugando con letras y números domingos: 20 de septiembre y 18 de octubre, 1-2 pm Familias de todas las edades pero más específico con niños(as) entre 2-5 años. ¡Visite diferentes estaciónes con su hijo(a) y haga actividades fáciles diseñados para estimular las habilidades de pre-lectura mientras jugamos! NR Colorín colorado viernes, 2 de octubre, 5:30-6 pm Todas las edades. Trae tu familia a divertirse escuchando cuentos, cantando canciones y terminaremos con un proyecto de arte. Limite: 25. TR All ages. Bring the entire family to listen to stories in Spanish, sing songs and make a craft. Limit: 25. TR Leeme tú a mi viernes, 23 de octubre, 7-8 pm Familias en especial niños(as) Grados kinder y primero. ¿Estás aprendiendo a leer por tu cuenta? Acompáñanos mientras practicamos nuestra lectura en voz alta. Tu me lees a mi y yo te leo a ti. Limite: 20. TR Día de los Muertos Programa de Colorear viernes, 30 de octubre, 7-8 pm Todas las edades. Vengan a crear su propia máscara de Día de los Muertos y aprender datos divertidos sobre este día festivo importante. NR All ages. Come create a mask for the Day of the Dead and learn fun facts about this important holiday. NR

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Don't Wanna Grow Up Party Friday, September 4, 7-8 pm Grades 6-8. Let's be kids again! We'll have lots of fun kid stuff to do, snacks and a storytime. Plus our annual hula hoop contest (with prizes) is back! R Block Printing Wednesday, September 9, 4:30-5:30 pm Grades 6-8. Create a reusable art print block to decorate clothing, cloth items and more! All materials will be provided as well as a canvas bag to print. T-shirts or other items may be brought from home to be printed on. R Monster Pillows Friday, October 30, 4:30-5:30 pm Grades 6-8. Snuggle up with the monster that hides under your bed this Halloween. We will make cozy creatures to keep you company when something goes bump in the night. All materials provided. R

Middle School Book Club

Mondays: September 14 & October 12, 7-8 pm Grades 6-8. Discussion, activities and refreshments are part of the fun in this popular book club. Register and pick up your free book, which is yours to keep, at the Kids Desk during the dates below. R September 14 Program: August 10-September 6 October 12 Program: September 14-October 5

Level Up: 100 Books Before High School Begins September 1 Grades 5-8. Do you think you have what it takes to be a reading champion?

Each participant will complete three levels before facing the final challenge to become an elite reader. Join the quest to level up and earn great prizes by reading and conquering 100 books before high school at your library.

Register in person at the Kids Desk. R

BIG READ Programs

Featured program

Grades 9-12

Grades 6-12

CROSSOVER Games Unplugged Fridays: September 18 & October 16, 4-6 pm Grades 3-12. Bring your own board game 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: September 18 & October 16, 6:30-9 pm Grades 6-12. Watch anime, discuss the latest manga and more. Pizza served. R Project Life Hack: Home Theater Sunday, September 20, 2-4 pm Grades 6-12. Turn your smartphone into a personal theater! You must have a smartphone or handheld music player with video capabilities. R Code Academy Wednesday, September 23, 7-8:30 pm Grades 6-12. Learn HTML coding in a fun environment. You will go through the first two lessons provided by the Code Academy website. Snacks served. R Horror Makeup Workshop Saturday, October 10, 2-4 pm Grades 6-12. Get ready for Halloween with this spooky makeup class. Transform yourself into a zombie, vampire or other creepy creation with the help of professional makeup artists. R Zombies 101 Saturday, October 24, 1:30-2:30 pm Grades 6 and up. Zombie Research Society Expert and Columbia College Chicago Professor Brendan Riley explains everything you need to know about zombies. He explores the history of zombies and the philosophy behind the desire for human brains! Limit: 100. TR

DIY Lab: Animal Wallets Tuesday, September 22, 7-8 pm Grades 9-12. Keep your cards and cash under control by creating an animal wallet! We'll have a variety of animals to choose from. No sewing experience necessary. R High School Advisory Board Mondays: September 28 & October 26, 7-8 pm Grades 9-12. Make your voice heard!

Join the High School Advisory Board to give your opinion on library services for teens, work on special projects and eat pizza! Fill out an application at www. itpld.org/teens or at your first meeting.

ACT Practice Test Saturday, October 31, 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 Teen Short Story Contest Grades 9-12. Calling all writers!

Celebrate Teen Read Week with our 4th annual Teen Short Story Contest.

Enter your original short story (5,000 words or fewer) related to the theme “Read Around the World.” You could win an Amazon gift card! Entries must be submitted via email to teens@itpld. org by 5 pm on Saturday, October 31. Be sure to include your name, school and grade.

Get Away @ Your Library this fall with our Read Around the World contest! To enter the contest, read a book that is set in a place you’ve never been to and write a short review.

Contest entries will be available starting September 14. Entries must be received between October 1 and 31. Winners will be chosen by a random drawing and will receive a vacation-themed prize pack.

Get Away @ Your Library (Gr. 6-12)

R = registration required | NR = no registration

Bowling With Books Friday, September 25, 7-9 pm Brunswick’s, 350 McHenry Rd., Buffalo Grove Grades 9-12. Join us as we celebrate the Big Read with books and bowling! We'll bowl, discuss this year's Big Read novel, play trivia and eat pizza! Co-sponsored with Arlington Heights Memorial Library. R High School Book Club: Into the Beautiful North Thursday, October 1, 7-8 pm Grades 9-12. Join us for snacks and a discussion of Into the Beautiful North. This coming-ofage novel centers around 19-yearold Nayeli, whose Mexican village is being threatened by drug-dealing bandidos 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. Books available at second floor desk. R DIY Lab: Map Jewelry Thursday, October 22, 7-8 pm Grades 9-12. Wear your hometown, birthplace or your dream vacation destination as an awesome accessory! We’ll create custom jewelry and keychains from old maps. R

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Digital Connections Keyboarding and mouse skills are required for all computer classes except Digital Connections Boot Camp 1.

DIGITAL CONNECTIONS BOOT CAMP Boot Camp 1

Tuesday, September 8, 10-11:30 am Learn mouse techniques, how to use the keyboard and other useful skills.

No computer knowledge required. R

Boot Camp 2

Wednesday, September 9, 10-11:30 am Learn everything you need to know about safely using the Internet. R

Boot Camp 3

Thursday, September 10, 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. R

PRODUCTIVITY Introduction to Word 2010

Monday, September 14, 7-8:30 pm Intended for beginners, this class introduces the ribbon menu and teaches you how to create and edit text. R

Introduction to Microsoft Excel

Monday, September 21, 7-8:30 pm Intended for beginners, this class shows you how to create a basic spreadsheet using some of the most important tools in Excel. R

Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint

Monday, September 28, 7-8:30 pm Learn to make creative slide presentations from templates in this hands-on class. R

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Intermediate Microsoft Word 2010

Monday, October 5, 10-11:30 am Learn 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

Tuesday, October 6, 10-11:30 am Learn to create charts and graphs and link data from multiple spreadsheets.

Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel 2010 required. R

Google Docs

Thursday, October 8, 10-11:30 am Are you looking for a free alternative word processing program? Are you interested in finding out more about the free tools that come with your Gmail account? This class explores the free cloud-based program available to you. R

Cloud Computing

Monday, October 19, 7-8:30 pm This demonstration class will help you understand how cloud computing works, how to maximize its benefits and protect your content. R

Introduction to Windows 8.1 Monday, October 26, 10-11:30 am Learn to use the new Start menu, access the desktop and other tricks and shortcuts that make this new operating system fun to use. R

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LIFESTYLE Facebook Basics

Wednesday, September 16, 7-8:30 pm Learn the ins and outs of Facebook, understand your news feed, privacy features and much more. No Facebook account is required, but you may bring your login information. R

App-tacular

Wednesday, September 30, 7-8:30 pm Do you want to learn about the apps on your new smartphone? Discover the popular apps you can download for free for Android or iPhone. R

How to Buy and Sell on Craigslist

Monday, October 12, 7-8:30 pm Learn to be a successful buyer and seller in the peer-to-peer marketplace, Craigslist. This demonstration class will talk about setting up your account, writing a successful advertisement and communicating safely. R

Smartphone Photography

Wednesday, October 21, 7-8:30 pm They say the best camera is the one you already have on hand. Fortunately, today’s smartphone cameras are on par with most point-and-shoot digital cameras. Learn how to take photos with your smartphone and then share the pictures with others. R

Featured program

Adult Career Workshop: Competencies vs. Skills

Thursday, September 17, 7-8:30 pm Competencies are universal to all companies and industries. Learn which ones can be applied to your job search or career change. Presenter Bob Podgorski has 35 years as a human resources executive and consultant with Fortune 500 companies. R

Wills and Trusts

Writer's Workshop

Tuesdays: September 1 & October 6, 6:30-8:30 pm Share your work with other writers in a supportive atmosphere. R

Going Into Business Workshop: Evaluate Yourself and Take the First Steps

Wednesday, September 2, 7-8:30 pm SCORE (Service Core of Retired Executives) presenter Max Lieberman helps you understand your strengths and desires to inspire you to pursue your dream of owning a business. R

Career Workshop: Your Online Job Search

Thursday, September 3, 7-8 pm Lauren Milligan, founder and CEO of ResuMAYDAY, helps you develop an effective strategy to tackle your online job search. R

P Ron and Sandie's 1950s Music

Friday, September 4, 12-1 pm Wheeling Pavilion Center, 199 N. First St. Enjoy song and dance from dynamic duo Ron and Sandie. R

Puzzle Exchange

Saturday, September 5, 2-3 pm Bring your used jigsaw puzzles to the library and exchange them for "newer" ones. Please no puzzles with missing pieces. NR

A eReaders and Tablets

Thursday, September 10, 10-11:15 am Alcott Center, 530 Bernard Dr. Learn to download books, audio, magazines and movies for free from the library. Bring your own devices and smartphones or try some of ours. Can’t make the program? Call 847.459.4100, ext. 312 for an individual session. R

Secrets of the Wizard of Oz

Thursday, September 10, 2-3 pm Take a trip down the yellow brick road and learn interesting facts and gossip about this legendary film. We’ll watch great behind-the-scenes production moments and earlier film adaptations of this immortal classic! R

Crochet & Knitting Club

Mondays: September 14 & October 5, 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

Mary Pickford: "America's Sweetheart"

Wednesday, September 23, 2-3:30 pm Attorney Jacob K. Ehrensaft gives a presentation on wills and trusts, including powers of attorney, probate, guardianship and the importance of planning ahead. R

A Musical Monday: Maureen Christine

Monday, September 28, 2-3 pm Alcott Center, 530 Bernard Dr. Maureen Christine presents “Dreamed a Dream ... Broadway's Best and Movie Music Magic,” a collection of popular songs from Broadway and the movies. R

Career Workshop: Perfect Your Elevator Pitch

Saturday, October 3, 10-11:30 am Learn how to sell yourself or your services in 30 seconds. Lauren Milligan, founder and CEO of ResuMAYDAY helps you craft a compelling story to brand and sell yourself to potential employers. R

A Smartphones and Apps

Thursday, October 8, 10-11:15 am Alcott Center, 530 Bernard Dr. Learn how to download material in many formats and use your phone to stay connected to the library. Bring your smartphone or try one of ours. Can’t make the program? Call 847.459.4100, ext. 2 to schedule an individual session. R

Thursday, September 17, 2-3 pm Portraying Mary Pickford, Leslie Goddard discusses one of the most powerful women in early Hollywood. A bigger global box office draw than any of her silent film contemporaries, Pickford was mobbed wherever she went and adept at negotiating contracts that earned her millions. R

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

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Adult Stress and the Heart

Thursday, October 8, 2-3 pm Heart specialist Dr. Bruno Cortis discusses the critical relationship between stress and the health of your heart. Learn to identify problems and implement solutions to reduce stress, increase energy and lead a balanced life. R

Career Workshop: Behavioral Interviewing

Thursday, October 8, 7-8:30 pm With the increasing use of this screening technique by employers, it is imperative that you understand the process and how to prepare for it. Presenter Bob Podgorski has 35 years as a human resources executive and consultant with Fortune 500 companies. R

The Journey of Mollie’s War: WACs and WWII

Tuesday, October 13, 2-3 pm Cyndee Schaffer discusses the role of women in the military and shares her mother Mollie’s letters written during World War II. She’ll take you from Daytona Beach for basic training in October 1943, to seeing the Statue of Liberty in November 1945, when she returned home. R

P Oktoberfest

Friday, October 16, 12-1 pm Wheeling Pavilion Center, 199 N. 1st St. Join the Oktoberfest celebration of Bavarian culture with the music of Die Musikmeisters German Band. R

An Evening with Mystery Writer and Humorist Leon Shure

Culinaria Germania: The Delicious Dish on German Food!

Tuesday, October 27, 2-3:30 pm German historian Anette Isaacs, M.A., takes you on a fun and delicious culinary “Kaffeeklatsch” journey of her native Germany. Highlighted are German desserts such as the mysterious, yet delectable Bienenstich.

Dessert samples will be provided after the program. Space is limited.

Registration will be checked at the door; no group registration allowed. R

Business Workshop: Eight Steps to Develop a Steady Stream of New and Repeat Business in 90 Days

Wednesday, October 28, 7-8:30 pm Sasha Berson, CEO/Founder of Berson Business Development and a SCORE (Service Core of Retired Executives) volunteer, explores the reasons why most business owners struggle to attract new customers and grow revenues. Learn an eight-step systematic process that generates a steady flow of new and repeat business, and how to create your action plan. R

Alba Trio Presents a Halloween Musical Performance

Thursday, October 29, 2-3 pm The Alba Trio, comprised of flute, violin and cello, share their love of music through classical music, pop and jazz. R

Tuesday, October 20, 7-8 pm Join mystery author Leon Shure as he provides an overview to his five-book series, all set in the backdrop of Chicago’s North Shore suburbs. He’ll share selfpublishing tips and highlights, followed by a book reading and Q & A. R

A Musical Monday: Tom Stanfield

Monday, October 26, 2-3 pm Alcott Center, 530 Bernard Dr. Tom Stanfield performs seasonal Oktoberfest and Halloween songs on a variety of instruments. R

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GENEALOGY Genealogy Interest Group

Thursdays: September 3 & October 1, 3-4:30 pm Looking for information about your ancestors? Explore the library's databases and websites that may offer the breakthrough you've been looking for. These sessions are informal and suitable for beginner and experienced researchers. A staff librarian is available for assistance. R

CSI Genealogy: Cemetery Search and Investigation

Wednesday, September 9, 7-8:30 pm Curious about what those symbols mean on your great-grandfather's headstone?

Are you interested in learning tips for photographing historic headstones?

Tina Beaird explains this and more, offering suggestions on how to find your ancestor's burial place and the types of information that may be found. R

Family History Month Family Stories That Bind: How to Capture the Story of Your Life

Tuesday, October 27, 7-8:30 pm Mary Beth Sammons and Monica Dougherty share how learning more about the personalities and heritage of our ancestors can guide us to what we may become. Discover and preserve these precious memories by learning tips for collecting, organizing and creating stories for future generations. R

Fill in the blanks on your family tree during Family History Month.

Don't miss all the Big Read programs. See pages 2 and 3 for details.

Indian Trails Public Library District | SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2015

Make an appointment with our genealogy librarian to get started.

Call 847.459.4100, ext. 2 or email Celeste Kuta at ckuta@itpld.org.

BIG READ Programs

Featured program

Adult En Español BIG READ: Club de Lectores / Spanish Book Discussion Into the Beautiful North

by Luís Alberto Urrea Se le invita a discutir la novela escrita por Luís Alberto Urrea sobre una muchacha llamada Nayeli que busca rescatar su pueblo en México de maleantes. Se le promete una buena discusión y aperitivos para agregar a la ambiente. Recoja los libros un mes antes del programa en la sala de pedidos de la biblioteca o en la sucursal. sábado, 19 de septiembre, 1-2 pm The Branch, 99 E. Palatine Rd., Prospect Heights sábado, 17 de octubre, 9:30-11 am Presentará en Carnicerías Jiménez 550 W. Dundee Rd., Wheeling

Do you speak English?

ESL CLASSES 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

Book Discussions Morning Book Discussion: The Aviator's Wife

by Melanie Benjamin

Tuesday, October 20, 10:30-11:45 am Join Louise Bobker for a discussion on this mesmerizing novel about Anne Morrow, the woman who loved and married Charles Lindbergh. Pick up books one month before the program in the Holds Room. R

Evening Book Discussion: Some Luck by Jane Smiley

Thursday, November 5, 7-8 pm Some Luck is a multigenerational saga covering 33 years of an Iowa farm family.

This first volume of a new trilogy introduces Rosanna and Walter Langdon and their five wildly different children. They experience births and deaths, passions and betrayals against a backdrop of historical events, ending in the 1950s. Pick up books one month before the program in the Holds Room. R

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

September 4-18 (Ongoing Session) Registration is accepted in any ongoing class if class is not full.

October 5-December 18 Registration opens September 15

No class Monday, September 7, due to Labor Day. No classes Thursday, November 26 or Friday, November 27, due to the Thanksgiving Holiday.

Class

Date

Time

Beginning ESL

Mondays & Fridays: September 4, 11, 14 & 18 October 5-December 18

10:30 am-12 pm

NEW! Wednesdays: October 7-December 16

7-8:30 pm

Intermediate ESL

Mondays & Wednesdays: September 2, 9, 14 & 16 October 5-December 16

1-2:30 pm

Intermediate ESL

Tuesdays & Thursdays: September 1, 3, 8, 10, 15 & 17 October 6-December 17

7-8:30 pm

Advanced ESL

Tuesdays & Thursdays: September 1, 3, 8, 10, 15 & 17 October 6-December 17

1-2:30 pm

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

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847.459.4100 ext. 253 REFERENCE SERVICES Youth 847.459.4100 ext. 316 High School & Adult 847.459.4100 ext. 312 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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BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES President: Wally Salganik Vice President: Louise Barnett Treasurer: Don Roalkvam Secretary: Mary Christel Trustees: Mary Battinus Henry Hackney Jr.

Bruce D. Matthews

LIBRARY DIRECTOR Brian Shepard 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.

DESIGN: Aleksandra Terlik | Urszula Gorzkowski

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Used Book Sale Friday, September 25, 5-8:30 pm

Free to Friends members. $3 admission for non-members.

Children’s Sale Room, free admission.

Saturday, September 26, 9 am-4:30 pm Free admission Sunday, September 27, 12-3 pm Free admission $3 bag sale – all you can fit in a bag, only $3!

Due to the library’s planned renovation, book donations will no longer be accepted after September 15.

2015 Summer Reading Program Donors BlackFinn Ameripub Bob Chinn's Crab House Restaurant Buffalo Grove Golf Club Buffalo Grove Park District Capstone Publishing CHASE Nails & Spa Chicago Botanic Garden Chicago Shakespeare Theater on Navy Pier Chicago White Sox Chicago Zoological Society Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurants Dover Straits Dunkin' Donuts Fannie May, Wheeling First Second Friends of the Library Foundation for the Indian Trails Library GameWorks Glessner House Museum Illinois Railway Museum Kohl Children's Museum Lou Malnati's Pizzeria, Buffalo Grove McDonald's

Museum of Contemporary Art, Chicago Museum of Science & Industry, Chicago Northwestern University Athletics Oberweis Ice Cream and Dairy Store Original Bagel & Bialy Palm Court Restaurant Panera Bread, Buffalo Grove Prospect Heights Park District Quirk Books Rainforest Café River Trails Park District Shedd Aquarium Top Shelf Productions The Orbit Skate Center Viz Media Wa-Pa-Ghetti's Pizza Wheeling Park District