My Library Newsletter- March/April

March/April 2016

MY LIBRARY newsletter

MARCH 20, 5 PM Main library , 355 Schoenbeck Rd., closes for renovation APRIL 4, 9 AM Library reopens at temporary location, 70 W. Dundee Rd., Buffalo Grove

From the Director

Renovation Timeline

In just over a month, we will break ground for the renovation of our library. The groundbreaking represents the culmination of years of careful planning by the board of library trustees and library staff, with input from the community. For those of you who are new to our community, here’s a brief history on how we got to where we are.

The Wheeling Public Library was started in 1958, when the Wheeling Women’s Club solicited books and funds to start a library to serve the semi-rural areas of Wheeling and Buffalo Grove. In 1974, the name was officially changed to Indian Trails Public Library District to better reflect the multiple communities it served.

After outgrowing its space three times, the library moved to its current location (355 Schoenbeck) in 1981. The first expansion began in 1995 and was held in two phases, with the final phase completed in 1998. By 2010, the library had once again outgrown its space and needed to be renovated to adapt to the dramatic changes occurring in libraries.

Four years of in-depth planning and assessment began in 2010 (see sidebar) and in mid-2014, staff began working with architects to design a library that would reflect what our members wanted in their library.

We started with a clear goal—to transform our library into a vibrant, active and engaging community space for our 67,000 residents both today and into the future.

After countless meetings with trustees, staff, architect and designers, that space will soon be a reality.

If you’ve been in the library recently, you may have noticed the slideshow of 3D renderings of the proposed renovation and seen the displays of the color palette and fabrics in the vestibule. Our designers have selected textures and colors that will bring a vibrancy and warmth to the library, as well as timeless design.

You will see more changes this month, as staff begins packing books and materials in preparation for our closing at 5 pm, March 20, our last day of service at this address until spring 2017. The library will close for two weeks while materials and equipment are moved and installed at our temporary location. We will reopen Monday, April 4, at 70 W. Dundee Rd. in Buffalo Grove, just one mile west of our current location.

On behalf of the library board of trustees and staff, I thank you for your support of this project. I hope you will join us on April 2 at 355 Schoenbeck for the groundbreaking and April 4 for the reopening at our temporary location.

I encourage you to visit www.itpld.org/renovation to stay updated on the renovation.

We are tremendously excited to take this next step in our library’s history by creating a space that will serve our community now and in the future.

Brian D. Shepard 2

Indian Trails Library District | MARCH/APRIL 2016

2010 • Community Focus Groups held • Building Feasibility Study completed 2011 • Voters pass a referendum for renovation 2012 • Community Focus Groups held 2013 • Building Condition Study completed 2014 • Building Master Plan completed • Long Range Financial Plan completed 2015 • Public Open House for renovation held Upcoming Dates March 5 & 6 Children’s Used Book Sale March 20, 5 pm Main library (355 Schoenbeck Rd.) closes for renovation April 2, 10 am-3 pm Public sale of furniture and equipment at the main library April 2, 11 am Groundbreaking Ceremony at the main library April 4, 9 am Library reopens at temporary location, 70 W. Dundee Rd., Buffalo Grove Project Team Architects Product Architecture + Design Construction Manager Shales McNutt

Renovation Information

HIGHLIGHTS • 14,380 square foot addition • Eight study rooms and one conference room for public use • Dedicated children’s storytime room • Expanded and enclosed middle school area • Maker space and media studios for creative use • Dedicated training lab and teaching space • Expanded program rooms with comfortable seating • New vending and cafe area with seating • 204 parking spaces, an increase of 46 spaces • Drive-up window for material drop off and pick up • New furniture and seating areas with options for study, conversation and reading

FRONT VIEW By replacing some of the facade bricks, the library will present a cohesive look to its front-facing Schoenbeck Road.

A drive-up window offers members the ease of picking up or dropping off materials without leaving their cars.

LOBBY Entering the library, members will have access to the checkout desk, seating near new material, Youth Services and a maker space.

3

LOBBY CAFE A seating area with vending machines and a coffee station provides a comfortable place to have a conversation, study or wait for a program to begin.

MAKER SPACE A dynamic maker space will be a hub of creativity where members can work on personal projects, use specialized equipment or reserve one of the digital media studios.

MIDDLE SCHOOL Students, grades 6-8, will have their own space, perfect for group study, gaming, art projects or just hanging out.

YOUTH SERVICES This interactive early learning area will ignite the imagination and have plenty of books and materials for our younger members.

4 

Indian Trails Library District | MARCH/APRIL 2016

CRAFT COUNTER Children of all ages will enjoy interactive elements and a craft area with books nearby.

PUBLIC COMPUTERS Both Mac and PC computers will be available for members to use in a redesigned configuration that will offer more personal space.

STUDY ROOMS One of the most requested additions in a new building was study rooms.

Eight study rooms for one to four people and a conference room will be added on the second level.

UPSTAIRS SEATING AREA The second floor will offer a variety of seating options and tables where members can work, read or study.

5

Adult

Programs listed here will be held offsite, except March Madness.

ALCOTT CENTER

WHEELING PAVILION CENTER

530 Bernard Dr., Buffalo Grove

199 N. First St., Wheeling

Dating Photographs Through Clothing Friday, April 8, 2-3 pm Determining approximate dates for family photographs in your collection may help you better understand your family history. Learn to identify your photos with a bit of sleuthing and knowledge of costume dating. R

Golden Songs of the Silver Screen Monday, April 11, 12-1 pm Singer and guitarist Steve Askins performs the most beloved songs of the cinema, including those by musical artists such as Cole Porter, Irving Berlin, George M. Cohan, Rodgers and Hammerstein, Elvis Presley and Bobby Darin. R

Musical Mondays: Edizon Dayao Monday, April 25, 2-3 pm The 1950s and 1960s are often thought of as the golden age of popular music. Edizon Dayao will bring the hits of Broadway and the early days of rock 'n' roll to life at this performance. R

A Beginner's Guide to the Golden Age of Radio Monday, April 18, 12-1 pm Steve Darnall, host of WDCB’s Those Were the Days and publisher of Nostalgia Digest, will talk about radio as a form of mass media in America, and how it established itself as a “theater of the mind.” He’ll discuss shows such as The Bob Hope Show, The Jack Benny Show, The Shadow and others that inspired the imaginations of listeners everywhere. R

Stories of the Lost Friday, April 29, 2-3 pm Hear the story of a WWII soldier who fought in the Battle of the Bulge, a major German offensive, before dying in 1945.

Learn about Graves Registration Service and its extensive resource of paperwork, along with reasons why records and soldiers' personal effects may not exist, and why some soldiers were buried overseas or are still listed as missing. R

ARBORETUM CLUB

Gone With the Wind: The Making of a Legend Wednesday, April 27, 12-1 pm Seventy-five years after its blockbuster premiere in 1939, Gone With the Wind continues to inspire as a hallmark of Hollywood cinema. Explore various aspects of its production, and the incredible response it garnered from the public. Presented by Leslie Goddard. R

401 Half Day Rd., Buffalo Grove

Senior Citizen Expo Extravaganza | Monday, April 18, 10 am-1:30 pm Join the Buffalo Grove Park District for the 15th Annual Senior Citizen Expo, a one-stop shop for seniors to learn about services available to them and interact with vendors and other providers. This event is free to seniors and their families. A free hot dog lunch will be served. For information call 847.850.2117.

Youth and Teens AGES 2-4

GRADES 9-12 March Madness March 2-20 (at main library) and April 4-6 (at temporary location) It's March Madness at the library, and one book will be the champion! Stop by the high school area all month to vote for your favorite teen books. Every week you vote, you'll be entered for a chance to win prizes!

6

SAVE THE DATE!

with a caregiver.

Storytime, Milk and Cookies at Panera Tuesdays: March 29 and April 26, 9:30-10 am Panera Bread, 1228 W. Dundee Rd. Meet us at Panera for a fun storytime as we snack on milk and cookies. R

Indian Trails Library District | MARCH/APRIL 2016

GRADES K-8 Free Comic Book Day Saturday, May 7, 9:30 am-4 pm Help us celebrate FCBD at the library. Pick up a free comic book at the Kids Desk while supplies last.

R = Registration required

The Branch

Meet MIKE PUTZ

The Branch, 99 E. Palatine Rd., Prospect Heights TRB = Ticket Registration Branch Free tickets distributed at the Branch 15 minutes before program on a first-come, first-served basis.

Introducción a Microsoft Word 2010 sábado, 5 de marzo, 1-2 pm Aprenda las tareas básicas y conceptos de este programa para crear documentos profesionales y de uso cotidiano.

Registración requerida.

Staying Physically Active Friday, March 11, 6-7 pm Learn tips to accomplish an easy, active workout with proper form, which can be practiced at home or work.

Limit: 20. TRB Family Craft Night Thursdays: March 17 and April 14, 6-7:30 pm Fridays: March 18 and April 15, 6-7:30 pm All ages. Create unique seasonal and theme-based projects. NR Springtime Craft Night Friday, March 25, 6-7:30 pm Spring is in the air! Say goodbye to the winter blues and celebrate the start of the season with a springtime craft. NR Makeup Tips & Tricks Friday, April 8, 6-7pm Watch a live makeup application demonstration and learn techniques to use for daytime or a special evening out.

Limit: 15. TRB

Q. Why did you decide to get involved with the Foundation?

Mike: I grew up spending a lot of time visiting the Oak Lawn Public Library. While studying for my MBA I had a specific area of the Mount Prospect Public Library where I went. Now I have a 6-yearold and spend time at Indian Trails looking for Level 2 Easy Readers, and will occasionally check out a Wii game. (Lego Indiana Jones has been our favorite.) The library is different to ‘who’ you are, ‘where’ you are and even ‘when’ you are. But it is always a valuable resource and I want a role in making sure ours is effectively available to our community.

Q. What do you hope to accomplish on the Foundation?

Mike: The Foundation’s primary purpose is to raise funds. I bring years of experience in fundraising via the Mount Prospect/Arlington Heights Rotary Club as well president of the Wheeling/Prospect Heights Chamber of Commerce where I have co-chaired the golf outing committee the last two years. I like to imagine myself as a valuable resource and contributor to the future success of the Foundation.

Q. What three words describe you?

Mike: Thirsty for knowledge.

Q. What book would you recommend to a friend?

Mike: "Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson.

Q. Complete this sentence: In a perfect world, a library .....

Mike: is as celebrated as a new casino!

Adult Craft Night: Repurposing Glass Bottles Friday, April 22, 6-7:30 pm Ages 12 and older. Transform recycled glass bottles into unique home decor. Limit: 15. TRB NR = No registration | TRB= Ticket Registration Branch

7

MAIN LIBRARY 355 Schoenbeck Rd., Wheeling, IL 60090 www.itpld.org Phone: 847.459.4100 • Fax: 847.459.4760 TEMPORARY LOCATION (beginning April 4) 70 W. Dundee Rd., Buffalo Grove, IL 60089

W/S Carrier Route Presort Non-Profit Organization U.S. Postage Paid Wheeling, IL 60090 Permit No. 80

355 Schoenbeck Rd., Wheeling, IL 60090

HOURS M–F 9 am–9 pm Sat. 9 am–5 pm Sun. 12–5 pm LIBRARY BRANCH 99 E. Palatine Rd., Prospect Heights, IL 60070 Phone: 847.459.4101

ECRWSS Postal Customer

HOURS M–F 1–8 pm Sat. 10 am–3 pm Sun. Closed PROGRAM REGISTRATION Online: www.itpld.org In person: At any service desk By phone: Youth

847.459.4100, ext. 316

High School & Adult

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; TRB= free tickets distributed at the Branch 15 minutes before program on a first-come, first-served basis.

Photos may be taken during events.

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

CONNECT WITH US THROUGH SOCIAL MEDIA

t

thestudio-itld.tumblr.com flickr.com/photos/indiantrailslibrary

Children’s Used Book Sale Just for kids . . . or the kid in all of us!

Pick up a bargain. Free admission both days.

Saturday, March 5, 9 am-4:30 pm Sunday, March 6, 12-3 pm Large Meeting Room

Public Sale | Furniture and Equipment Saturday, April 2, 10 am-3 pm 355 Schoenbeck Rd., Wheeling

Items may be purchased by cash or credit card only.

The library will not be open for public services.

Groundbreaking Ceremony Saturday, April 2, 11 am 355 Schoenbeck Rd., Wheeling

Join us as we kick off our renovation with refreshments and activities.

Revised Branch Hours 99 E. Palatine Rd., Prospect Heights

March 21 – April 3

Monday – Friday 9 am-9 pm Saturday 9 am-5 pm Sunday, April 3, 12-5 pm

April 4 – June 30

Monday – Friday 9 am-8 pm Saturday 10 am-3 pm Sunday – Closed

Sunday, March 27 – closed for Easter