MY LIBRARY NEWSLETTER | November • December 2021

November • December 2021

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FROM THE DIRECTOR

Over the past year, we have continued to make strides in serving our community. A few highlights include:

• Our Summer Library Adventure program saw a 141% increase in program completions.

• Members brightened up our community by

taking on the challenge to draw and share photos during the Summer Community Chalk Project.

• We continue to expand the availability of our

programming to include a hybrid option where participants can select to attend in-person or via Zoom.

• The Foundation provided quality member

experiences by underwriting the Green Lake Park Storywalk, hosting the springtime Drive-In Bingo Event and sponsoring the increasingly popular monthly Pop-Up Book Sales.

Lastly, I want to share that the Foundation is excited to partner with Rotary Club of Buffalo Grove and Buffalo Grove Bank & Trust to fill the new Little Free Library located in Green Lake Park. This unique little library is dedicated to Pat Johannes, a Rotarian who championed literacy.

Brian D. Shepard, Executive Director

For more inspiration on creative expression.

BOOK COFFEE HAPPY

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n March 12, 2020, a local resident Jenny Share had last visited the main library. 92 days later, after experiencing the Covid-19 pandemic, Jenny shared her thoughts on her social media channels and in a post on her blog Book Coffee Happy. A self-proclaimed book nerd, Jenny was delighted about the library drive-up window reopening in June 2020. “What a wonderfully convenient and safe way to get books into readers’ hands,” said Jenny.

ITPLD was tagged on Facebook and the rest is history. Who was this enthusiastic library cardholder? We wanted to meet her and learn more about blogging, her favorite books, and her love of the library.

Over many months, we learned of Jenny’s deep love of reading.

Eventually, we asked if she would become a connector to our community. After reopening our main library building to visitors in July of 2020, Jenny posted selfies in our lobby wearing a brightly colored tie-dye mask. Jenny became our “library hero” spokesperson in a campaign to encourage everyone visiting the library to wear a mask.

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Growing up in the area, Jenny visited ITPLD often.

As a child, she remembers sitting in the reading circle, an architectural structure that no longer exists today.

Jenny and her daughter continued the tradition enjoying puppet shows, reading in the stacks and eating lunch in the "blue chairs." After my son was born, we would visit the temporary library location and explore for hours. The renovation project was a big deal, and when it was finished, we were so excited.

It was a dramatic change.”

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Jenny started her blog in 2018—quietly at first, building it up, and then she debuted it in September of that year. “With each year, I just love it more and more. I don’t have a writer’s

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We would go to the library every day.

Located deep in the basement of the Cullom-Davis Library at Bradley University.

Jenny recently visited her beloved study area when she returned to campus with friends from college. All the memories, books and the silence.

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We are at that time of year where we can reflect on the events of the past year and look forward to the hope a new year will bring. It’s also a time of thankfulness as we gather with friends and family.

Over the past year, our library has weathered many ups and downs as we continue to pivot while the pandemic impacts every aspect of our lives.

What has remained true is the tremendous support we receive from our community and for that I am thankful.

MEMBER PROFILE

background, but I was a teacher for 14 years and I’ve always loved creative writing classes.

I have been reading blogs for so many years. I follow all kinds of blogs, nutrition blogs and food blogs. I feel like for me, this is something I can share. Reading is amazing and reading is wonderful. Even if you’re not a reader, there’s a book out there for you. It’s my job to find you a book.”

Serene mountains, snowy mountains, stranded on a mountain brought a huge surprise. During a pandemic family road trip to the Smokey Mountains, Jenny shared her experience with her blog readers. She, and her husband and kids enjoyed family time in a mountain cabin for 8 days. Then, a big blizzard barreled through the area and forced them to stay for 9 days. Time to write a blog post titled, I Was Stuck On a Mountain in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. On crafting her blog, Jenny says, “I’ll throw in little tidbits about my life, or I’ll write in the way that I speak.”

Following the trip, back home safe and sound, Jenny noticed that she was getting notifications after notification on her cellular

phone. She went to her blog page, and thousands of views were popping up and subscribers on Jenny’s little blog skyrocketed. Google had featured Jenny’s blog post on the their homepage.

She received many new followers/subscribers and many new social media followers. Jenny shared a book in that blog post, One by One by Ruth Ware, a title she never ended up reading during the adventure with her family. In Jenny’s words, “It has been fun and definitely a huge highlight of my blogging journey thus far.”

Today, when you make a purchase of a book–you think is this worth the hardcover? Do I want the paperback? Jenny believes that you should never make reading feel like a chore. “When I was a child, my parents used books as rewards. They would take me to a bookstore and tell me that I could choose any book in the entire store. I will never forget that magical feeling of walking into a bookstore and knowing that I could choose any book I wanted! To this day, I still get that magical feeling each time I walk into a bookstore or library.”

“When you make a purchase of a book, in the back of your mind you have to think will I like it, is this worth the hardcover? When you walk into the library, there it is!

If I don’t like it, I’ll return it. Sometimes, I just walk the stacks. I love the new releases. I walk the aisles and look at book covers and book spines, picking things up, reading the back. There is no I want my blog posts to feel like someone is just talking to me like a friend. pressure. If you don’t like a book after 10 pages, you just bring it back to the library.

It’s a huge draw.”

Jenny suggests for anybody who considers themselves a nonreader, “Don’t buy the books. Come to your library and explore. If you’re starting from scratch, this is the place to do it. You can ask the librarians to order a book for you.”

What was your favorite book as a child? Teen?

Adult? “The Babysitters Club series by Ann M. Martin.

I devoured every single book in the series, and my daughter is reading them now. It has been so special for me to watch her connect with these wonderful characters and immerse herself into these storylines like I once did.”

There’s just something about the feel of a book in my handsturning the page, the smell of a book.

“My favorite projects in high school were assigned readings.“ Jenny created a binder for class to study Catcher in The Rye by J.D. Salinger. I made it just for me. I took the characters, the settings and the plot.

I thought about what was going to happen, my predictions in there, and my notes. Nobody collected it as an assignment. It was just for me. I was just so infatuated with the idea of books, characters and stories.”

What’s Jenny’s top pick?

The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry by Gabrielle Zevin. “It’s such a beautifully written book in every single way.”

“Reading is my favorite hobby in the world. It always has been and always will be.”

Visit Jenny at: www.bookcoffeehappy.com

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SUPER SATURDAY

FOUNDATION

STORYTIMES

AMAZON SMILE

Videos are available on-demand at ITPLD

The AmazonSmile Foundation will donate 0.5% of the purchase price from your eligible smile.amazon.com purchases. Tens of millions of products are eligible for donations. You will see eligible products marked “Eligible for AmazonSmile donation” on their product detail pages at smile.amazon.com or with AmazonSmile setting ON in the app.

PRESCHOOL ZOOM STORYTIME Tuesdays: November 2 and December 21, 10-10:30 am Ages 3-5 with a caregiver. Miss Katie explores the world around us with stories, rhymes and music. R

MAMA EDIE MCLOUD ARMSTRONG, BILINGUAL STORYTELLER AND PERCUSSIONIST

Get started by clicking on the yellow button.

Follow the instructions

1. Log into your existing Amazon account.

2. Enter smile.amazon.com into your browser.

3. Tap on the yellow GET STARTED button.

November 20 Mama Edie is the Singing and Signing, Spanish-Speaking, Storytelling, Percussion Playing, Speech Pathologist.

She is on a mission to excite love and wonder, foster the appreciation of storytelling and share the power to create a world you want to live in. NR

4. Pick your charity by searching for Foundation for the Indian Trails Library.

5. Select Foundation for the Indian Trails Library.

6. Follow the “Yes, I understand that I must always start at smile.amazon.com to support Foundation for the Indian Trails Library.”

MISS JAMIE’S WINTER SING-ALONG

7. Tap on the yellow START SHOPPING button.

8. Create a bookmark shortcut to smile.amazon.com on your desktop computer or mobile web browser.

A big thanks to Culver’s of Buffalo Grove for their Donate While You Dine Event on August 25.

Culver’s donated 25% of group sales back to the library. The Foundation greatly appreciates the contribution of $200.

9. Amazon will periodically show you a pop-up reminder to support the Foundation.

December 18 Join Miss Jamie and her farmyard friends for a winter sing-along that everyone is sure to love. Sing and dance to songs both familiar and new. Celebrate the winter season... farm-style. This pre-recorded show is bright and colorful, playful and engaging. Music and animal lovers won’t want to miss it. NR

THANK YOU

Fridays: November 5 & 26 and December 10 Recommended for babies and toddlers. Access short stories, songs and fingerplays for babies and caregivers to enjoy together online. NR

TODDLER ZOOM STORYTIME Tuesdays: November 9 and December 14, 10-10:30 am Ages 2-3 with a caregiver. Join Miss Lori for stories, rhymes and songs. R

ZOOM TO BED STORYTIME Thursdays: November 18 and December 16, 6:30-7 pm Ages 3-7 with a caregiver. Wind down for the night with books, songs and rhymes while building early literacy and listening skills at home. R

MAGICAL MYSTERY READER

FOR HELPING THE FOUNDATION RAISE

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STORYTIME WITH MISS KATIE

Thursday, December 30 Pick up supplies December 23-30.

Ages 4-8. Who is the Magical Mystery Reader today? What book will be read? The Mystery Reader will not be revealed until the end of the book. Can you guess before they reach the end? Register and pick up a craft to go along with the program. R

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DURING THE SEPTEMBER

POP-UP BOOK SALE

VIEWABLE ON YOUTUBE AT A LATER DATE

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YOUTH

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NO SYMBOL|PROGRAMS ARE OFFERED IN PERSON OR COMPLETED AT HOME

Register and pick up your free book while supplies last.

For online activities and resources about our books, access Padlet through our calendar link online. Read the book

PAPERBACK PALS BOOK CLUB TROUBLE AT TABLE 5 #1: THE CANDY CAPER

BY TOM WATSON Tuesday, November 9, 4-5 pm Book pickup begins October 12.

Molly gets things stuck in her head sometimes. When she sees a jar of candy on Principal Shelton’s desk, she absolutely needs to know how many candies are in that jar. Luckily, her two best friends, Simon and Rosie, are ready to help her find the answer—even if it means detention for all of them. R

DRAGONS IN A BAG

BY ZETTA ELLIOTT Tuesday, January 11, 4-5 pm Book pickup begins November 9.

When Jaxon is sent to spend the day with a mean old lady his mother calls Ma, he finds out she’s not his grandmother– she is a witch. She needs his help delivering baby dragons to a magical world where they’ll be safe. Will Jax get the baby dragons delivered safe and sound? Or will they be lost in Brooklyn forever? R

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GRADES 2&3

and join us for a discussion on the day of the program.

BABIES READ, PLAY, CREATE!

FAMILY LEGO PROGRAM

Books provided by the Helen N. Morrow Trust.

Mondays: November 1 and December 6 November 1 pickup: November 1-22 December 6 pickup: December 6-23 Ages 6-24 months with a caregiver. Encourage learning through stories, songs and play at home. Each kit includes a book to keep, a handout with songs and rhymes and a unique activity. R

Wednesday, November 24 Pickup supplies November 17-24.

Wednesday, December 22 Pickup supplies December 15-22.

Join us on the ITPLD Padlet for building challenges and ideas.

Share what you’ve made by posting a picture on our Padlet or email kidzone@itpld.org. Call to register and pick up a Lego supply kit. Limit one supply kit per family.

While supplies last. R

BOOKWORMS CLUB SWINDLE

BY GORDON KORMAN Monday, November 8, 4-5 pm or Thursday, November 11, 4-5 pm Book pickup begins October 4.

After a mean collector named Swindle cons him out of his most valuable baseball card, Griffin Bing must put together a band of misfits to break into Swindle’s compound and recapture the card. There are many things standing in their way–but Griffin and his team are going to get back what is rightfully his... even if hijinks ensue. R

CAPSIZED! THE FORGOTTEN STORY OF THE SS EASTLAND DISASTER

BY PATRICIA SUTTON Monday, January 3, or Thursday, January 6, 4-5 pm Book pickup begins November 8.

On July 24, 1915, the SS Eastland, filled to capacity with 2,500 aboard, capsized in the Chicago River while still moored to the pier.

The disaster took more passenger lives than the Titanic and stands today as the greatest loss of life on the Great Lakes. R

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GRADES 4&5

PRESCHOOL READ, PLAY, CREATE! Mondays: November 1 and December 6 November 1 pickup: November 1-22 December 6 pickup: December 6-23 Ages 25 months - 4 years with a caregiver. Spark your child’s curiosity and encourage discovery at home. Enjoy building skills through stories, songs and play. Each kit includes a book to keep, a handout with songs and rhymes and a special activity. R

MINI-MAKERS: AUTUMN LEAF ART Wednesday, November 3, 4-4:30 pm Pickup supplies October 27-November 3.

Grades K-2. Watch a live demonstration to make a unique craft that explores STEAM topics. Materials provided. R

PAINT LIKE THE MASTERS Friday, November 12, 4-5 pm Grades 3-5. Learn about an artist’s life and paintings using various mediums to create your own masterpiece to take home. Each program will feature a new artist. R

TRIVIA CHALLENGE FOR KIDS Wednesday, December 1, 4-5 pm Grades 3-5. Play with other kids in a virtual team environment on your computer. Test your knowledge of math, history, science, language arts and social studies. R

WINTER BREAK CRAFTAPALOOZA! Monday, December 20 Pick up supplies December 20-31.

Recommended for kindergarten and older. Time to get crafty on your winter break. Pick up a craft bag containing supplies to create, explore and use your imagination. Share what you’ve made by posting a picture on our Padlet or email kidzone@itpld.org. While supplies last. NR

CHICKEN IN MITTENS Wednesday, December 22 Pick up supplies December 15-22.

Grades K-1. The North Pole is calling. Follow Zoey and Sam’s snowy adventure in Chicken in Mittens by Adam Lehrhaupt.

Watch the video for activity demonstrations and use your supply kit to create wonderful winter projects. R

WHO ATE MY BOOK? Tuesday, November 23 Pick up supplies November 16-23.

Grades K-1. Someone is taking bites out of a book. Solve the mystery in Who Ate My Book? by Tina Kügler. Watch the video for activity demonstrations and use your supply kit to create paw-some pet-themed projects. R

NOON YEAR’S EVE Friday, December 31 Pick up supplies December 18-30.

Ages 3 and up. Say goodbye to 2021 and celebrate the new year.

Watch the program video for craft demonstrations and a special countdown to noon. R

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YOUTH

MIDDLE GROUND Grades 6-8

IN-PERSON OR ONLINE VIA ZOOM

NO SYMBOL|PROGRAMS ARE OFFERED IN PERSON OR COMPLETED AT HOME

GET YOUR MITTS ON A GOOD BOOK! WINTER READING CHALLENGE December 1, 2021 - January 31, 2022 Birth-Grade 8. Hey Kids! Come in out of the cold and get your mitts on a good book. Sign up and complete a reading challenge to earn a prize.

3 ways to register: • Beanstack website or app (visit itpld.org/about-beanstack to learn more) • Visit the Kids Desk at the Main Library or the Branch • Call the library at 847.459.4100, ext. 4.

MIDDLE SCHOOL

BOOK CLUB Books provided by the Helen N. Morrow Trust.

MIDDLE GROUND Grades 6-8

ENGINEERING CHALLENGE Monday, November 8 Pick up supplies November 8-15.

Are you a builder or a creative problem solver?

Use your STEAM skills to complete engineering challenges using simple materials provided by the library. Share the finished product by emailing a picture to kidzone@itpld.org. R

ESCAPE ROOM Wednesday, December 8, 4:30-5:30 pm Put your minds to the test as you work together to solve this virtual escape room. Will you find the solution in time? R

SUPER SLEUTHS Monday, December 13 Pick up supplies December 13-20.

Calling all armchair detectives. Your assistance is needed to solve a fun, interactive mystery using cryptic clues and puzzles. We’ll provide you with tools to solve the who, the how and the why of this terrible crime. R

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Register and pick up your free book while supplies last.

CITY OF GHOSTS

BY VICTORIA SCHWAB

LAST PICK

BY JASON WALZ

Monday, November 22, 7-8 pm Book pickup begins September 27.

Ever since Cass almost drowned, she can pull back the veil that separates the living from the dead and enter the world of spirits. Her best friend is even a ghost. Things are already pretty strange, but they’re about to get much stranger. Read the book and join us for an online Zoom discussion on November 22. R

Monday, January 24, 7-8 pm Book pickup begins November 22.

Three years ago, aliens invaded Earth and abducted everyone they deemed useful. Living on Earth under the aliens’ harsh authoritarian rule, humanity’s rejects do their best to survive. Their captors never considered them a threat—until now. Read the book and join us for a discussion on January 24. R

Pick up supplies at the drive-up window or at the Kids Desk.

CROSSOVER Grades 6-12

CRAFT MONDAYS Register to receive supplies and instructions for a craft project to create at home. Share the finished product by emailing a picture to kidzone@itpld.org. R No-Sew Fleece Pillow November 1 | Pick up: November 1-8 DIY Puzzle November 15 | Pick up: November 15-22

ANIME

DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS Wednesday, November 10, 7-8 pm Pick up supplies November 3-10.

Whether you’re an expert at D&D or just starting out, this is the group for you. Pick up your dice and character sheets at the Youth or Adult Services desks. R

CLUB

Resist Art December 6 | Pick up: December 6-13 Duct Tape Wallet December 20 | Pick up: December 20-27

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ANIME CLUB Tuesdays: November 16 and December 14, 7-8 pm Watch Anime, vote on what to watch next time and make new friends. R

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HIGH SCHOOL Grades 9-12

ESL

NO-SEW T-SHIRT BAG

FINALS NIGHT

Thursday, November 4 Turn your old t-shirts into unique tote bags. Registrants will receive an email one week before the program listing the supplies needed to complete the project. R

Saturday, December 11 and Sunday, December 12, 5-8 pm The library closes at 5 pm to the general public.

Extended hours for high school students only. The library will remain open later to get you through your finals prep. A limited number of computers will be available for use. Please bring your own devices. Snacks provided. NR

VOLUNTEER KIT Tuesday, November 30 Pick up between 9 am-9 pm, while supplies last.

Pick up a volunteer craft kit at the Adult Services Desk with a craft and instructions inside. Complete the kit and return it to the Adult Services Desk by December 30. Returning a completed craft will count as 1 hour of community service time. R

CREATIVE GIFT WRAPPING IDEAS Thursday, December 2 Learn tips and tricks on how to make any gift you wrap this season look amazing. NR

FINALS CARE KIT Tuesday, December 14 Pick up between 9 am-9 pm, while supplies last.

Visit the library for some pretest encouragement. You’ll receive a finals care package to give you the needed boost to finish the year strong. R

INTERMEDIATE ESL

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Register and pick up your free book at the Adult Services Desk.

Books provided by the Helen N. Morrow Trust.

BLOOD COUNTESS BY LANA POPOVÍC

Receive 2 hours of volunteer time for reading and attending this book club.

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Monday, November 15, 7-8 pm Book pick-up begins September 20.

In the 16th century Hungary, Anna Darvulia has just begun working as a scullery maid for the young and glamorous Countess Elizabeth Báthory. When Elizabeth takes a liking to Anna, she’s vaulted to the dream role of chambermaid, a far cry from the filthy servants’ quarters below. She receives wages generous enough to provide for her family and the Countess begins to groom Anna as her friend and confidante. It’s not long before Anna falls completely under the Countess’s spell. Isolated from her former friends, family and fiancé, Anna realizes she’s not a friend but a prisoner of the increasingly cruel Elizabeth. R

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REGISTRATION ESL registration is by ticket only on the first day of class and is first-come, first-served. Tickets are available 30 minutes before the first class of each level. Limit: 24. Students must attend all classes in the 11 week quarter. No registration after week three (February 4).

BEGINNING ESL Mondays and Wednesdays, 10 am-12 pm Learn basic words to describe family, home, food and other simple phrases. Limit: 24. TR

Mondays and Fridays, 1-3 pm Learn simple phrases for shopping, interviews and getting around. Practice what you learn through activities and games. Limit: 24. TR

ADVANCED ESL Tuesdays and Thursdays, 1-3 pm Learn different forms of English grammar such as idioms, phrasal verbs, metaphors and similes. Practice what you learn using material from books, movies and radio. Limit: 24. TR

ESL VOLUNTEER TRAINING January 12-14 Wednesday, January 12, 10-11 am Thursday, January 13, 7-8 pm Friday, January 14, 1-2 pm ESL Volunteers can attend one of our training sessions each quarter. Training sessions will include updates to ESL and Library services, training related to ESL tutoring and instruction and time to network with other volunteers. Register by calling Adult Services desk 847.459.4100 extension 3 or email eslvolunteer@itpld.org. R

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LAUNCH PAD NO SYMBOL|PROGRAMS ARE OFFERED IN PERSON OR COMPLETED AT HOME

IN THE SCONE ZONE WITH FR. DOMINIC

LASER ENGRAVED COASTERS

Wednesday, December 1, 7-8 pm Ages 12 and older. Fr. Dominic, the Bread Monk, demonstrates how to make 4 different kinds of scones, both savory and sweet. R

Friday, December 10, 5-6 pm Ages 14 and older. Learn how to use Inkscape to import and trace graphics. Then watch a video about the library’s laser engraver and participate in a Q&A session. Participants can pick up their coasters after class. Familiarity with Inkscape required. R

GIFT WRAPALOOZA

DIY MOSAIC TILE

Thursday, December 2, 6-7:30 pm Ages 14 and older. Need a place to wrap gifts away from prying eyes? Join us at the library for holiday tunes, treats and space for wrapping your gifts. There is no instructional portion of this program. Participants must bring their own ready-to-wrap gifts to participate. Gift wrapping materials provided. R

Friday, November 19, 6-7:30 pm Ages 18 and older. Artist and DIY expert Michelle Helm demonstrates how to use fast-drying grout and pieces of ceramic and glass to create your own mosaic tile.

Materials provided. R

WINTER SOLSTICE GREETING CARDS Monday, December 13, 2-3 pm or Tuesday, December 14, 6-7 pm Ages 12 and older. Use the Launch Pad’s extensive collection of paper crafting tools to create a personalized winter-themed greeting card. Materials provided. R

LASER ENGRAVED COASTERS STITCH TOGETHER MEET-UP Mondays: November 1 and December 6, 1-3 pm Tuesdays: November 23 and December 21, 6-8 pm Ages 18 and older. If your craft of choice uses needles or hooks, this group is for you. Bring your knit, crochet, embroidery, or cross-stitch projects already in progress to work and chat with others. This is not an instructional program. R

DIY NEON SIGN Friday, November 5 Grades 6-12. Create a neon word sign to decorate your room. Supply kits are available for pickup one week before the program. Details will be emailed to registered members. R

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INTRODUCTION TO TINKERCAD Thursday, November 11 or Friday, November 12, 5-6 pm Ages 12 and older. Get started with Tinkercad, a free 3D modeling program. Learn the basics of building with this easy-to-use browser-based software. Basic computer skills and a valid, non-school email address are required. Submit one free 3D print after class. R

Friday, December 3, 6-7:30 pm Ages 14 and older. Learn how to import images and conduct a trace path in Inkscape, then use these images to engrave onto coasters. Participants can pick up their coasters after class.

Familiarity with Inkscape required. R

MY GROWN UP AND ME: LEAF SPRAY PAINTING Monday, November 15, 10-11 am Ages 3-5 with an adult. Use leaves as stencils to create nature art. Miss Katie shares a storytime that complements our art.

Supply kits are available for pickup one week before the program. Details will be emailed to registered members.

Limit 3 kits per household. R

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ADULT

IN-PERSON OR ONLINE VIA ZOOM

RISE & READ MORNING

BOOK DISCUSSIONS

Call the library to register and reserve a copy of the book for pickup at the hold shelf.

THE BOSTON GIRL BY ANITA DIAMANT

Kiddieland Remembered Friday, December 3, 2-3 pm From 1929 to 2009, Kiddieland, located in Melrose Park, was one of Chicago’s favorite family-owned amusement parks in the country. Take a trip back in time and relive its history by viewing vintage photos and watching videos filmed there on a busy summer day. Learn about the final auction of the rides, why the park had to close and where the rides are today. R

THE TRAGEDY OF ORADOUR-SUR-GLANE Tuesday, November 2, 2-3 pm Oradour-Sur-Glane was a sleepy market town 14 miles from Limoges, France, when German troops marched in on June 10, 1944. By evening, the town was on fire.

Discover the story of Oradour and how it stands today as a memorial to the 700 inhabitants who died that day. R

SECRET CHICAGO: TRIVIA GAME Monday, November 8, 7-8 pm Think you know Chicago? Join author Jessica Mlinaric for an evening of weird Chicago trivia. Jessica’s book, Secret Chicago: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure, details 90 unique and unusual places, like a grave in a junkyard and a pool under the Loop. Test your knowledge and learn about some of Chicago’s most obscure surprises. R

CUT THE CHAOS, REDUCE THE STRESS: THE IMPACT OF GOOD TIME AND TASK MANAGEMENT Monday, November 15, 2-3 pm How do I get anything done when I’m so busy? We answer this question by discussing the concept of creating boundaries, examining organizational habits and giving practical tips on how to manage your time. We’ll look at the variety of common daily tasks and teach how to concretely and simply manage them day to day. R

PEARL HARBOR REMEMBERED Tuesday, November 30, 1-2 pm The highly acclaimed National WWII Museum, located in New Orleans, tells the story of the American experience in the war that changed the world—why it was fought, how it was won, and what it means today. As the 80th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor approaches, Senior Curator and Restoration Manager Tom Czekanski presents an overview of the museum’s permanent exhibits. He also looks at the museum’s newest special exhibit that examines the attack on Pearl Harbor and how it continues to be remembered to this day. Presented in partnership with Glencoe, Highland Park and Vernon Area public libraries. R

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STOP STRESS NOW! Monday, December 6, 7-8:30 pm Stress affects all aspects of our life. It can ruin relationships, cause physical illness, keep us awake at night and keep us from enjoying many aspects of our life. Dr. Lemke is a clinical psychologist who is also trained in CBT-I (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia) discusses evidencebased strategies that give you back control of your mind, body and sleep. Stop stress NOW from having power and control over your life with these effective and practical strategies. R

BOOK PAGE WREATHS Thursday, December 9, 7-8 pm Festive, elegant, recycled and simple-to-make wreaths from the pages of a book - literally. Perfect and versatile to decorate for any season. Materials provided. R

Tuesday, November 9 or Thursday, November 11, 10:30-11:30 am Registration begins October 12.

Addie is The Boston Girl, the spirited daughter of an immigrant Jewish family, born in 1900 to parents who were unprepared for America and its effect on their three daughters. Growing up in the North End of then a teeming multicultural neighborhood, Addie’s intelligence and curiosity take her to a world her parents can’t imagine—a world of short skirts, movies, celebrity culture and new opportunities for women. R

THE VANISHING HALF BY BRIT BENNETT Tuesday, December 14 or Thursday, December 16, 10:30-11:30 am Registration begins November 9.

The Vanishing Half follows the lives of two twin girls, both light-skinned black girls, who run away from home at the age of sixteen. Desiree marries a darkskinned black man and has a child, while Stella lives her life passing as white. R

SOCIAL JUSTICE BOOK CLUB BAD FEMINIST BY ROXANE GAY Tuesday, December 7, 7-8 pm Registration begins October 15.

Bad Feminist explores being a feminist while loving things that could seem at odds with feminist ideology.

Gay’s essays engage pop culture and her personal experiences, covering topics such as the Sweet Valley High series, Django Unchained, and Gay’s own upbringing as a Haitian-American. R

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ADULT

ADULT

Great Decisions

Discussion Group

Exchange ideas about foreign policy issues facing America today in this informal, nonpartisan discussion. Pick up a copy of the Great Decisions 2021 Briefing Book at the second floor Adult Services desk. Prior to each month’s program, read the designated chapter in the book. Videos will be shown during the sessions.

ONE BOOK ONE COMMUNITY OPEN HOUSE Sunday, December 12, 12-2 pm Stop by the library to celebrate this year’s One Book, One Community read and pick up a copy of This is How It Always Is, by Laurie Frankel.

This is how a family keeps a secret...and how that secret ends up keeping them. When Rosie and Penn and their four boys welcome the newest member of their family, no one is surprised it’s another baby boy. At least their large, loving, chaotic family knows what to expect. But Claude is not like his brothers. When he grows up, Claude says, he wants to be a girl. Rosie and Penn aren’t panicked at first.

Kids go through phases, after all, and make-believe is fun.

But soon the entire family is keeping Claude’s secret.

Frankel’s novel is about revelations, transformations, fairy tales and family. Change is always hard and miraculous and hard again; parenting is always a leap into the unknown with crossed fingers and full hearts; children grow but not always according to plan.

Enjoy refreshments and register for OBOC programs.

Free copies of the book will be distributed while supplies last. NR

CHAPTER 8: THE END OF GLOBALIZATION? Friday, November 26, 10-11:30 am With the passing of the Brexit vote and former President Trump’s America First doctrine, protectionist policies have become more prevalent, thus challenging globalization. What is globalization and how will it be affected by protectionist trade policies? How will the United States and the world be affected and is globalization really at an end, or in need of a refresh? R

Civic Spotlight is a monthly series aimed at engaging our members around issues that impact society, from local to global, through educational lectures, film screenings and community conversations.

AN EVENING WITH CATHY PARK HONG, MINOR FEELINGS: AN ASIAN AMERICAN RECKONING Thursday, November 4, 7-8:30 pm Author Cathy Park Hong discusses her New York Times best-selling book: a collection of honest, emotionally charged original essays that explore Asian American consciousness. Time Magazine featured Minor Feelings as one of the best books of 2020, referring to Hong as “an energetic and necessary voice in the dialogue surrounding racism in the U.S.” Ms. Hong is the poetry editor of the New Republic and is a full professor at Rutgers-Newark University. She will be in conversation with Chicago journalist Monica Eng. Presented in partnership with multiple Chicago-area libraries. R

LIFE IN PRISONS

Books can be purchased at Anderson’s Bookshop, Barbara’s Bookstore, The Book Bin, or The Book Stall.

Thank you to these independent bookstores for their support.

Wednesday, December 15, 6:30-8 pm Ray James, a former federal prisoner, retired special librarian, and Freedom of Information Act specialist, discusses his prison experiences and the issues of prison information access. R

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SHE CAME FROM NOWHERE: A CASE STUDY APPROACH TO A COMMON GENEALOGICAL PROBLEM Thursday, December 16, 7-8:30 pm Katharine Andrew highlights two family-related case studies to illustrate different solutions to finding information on female ancestors, who are historically underrepresented in many of the documents that genealogists use. R

OBOC is a partnership with Vernon Area Library and Cook Memorial Library.

DIY LOTION BARS AND LIP BALMS

BRANCH LIBRARY SCAVENGER HUNT

Friday, November 12, 5:30-7 pm Ages 12 and older. Learn simple recipes to create your own soothing lotion bars and lip balms. Materials provided. Lotion bars will need to harden and can be picked up at a later date. Limit: 10. TRB

November 22 and November 27 Grades K-5. Can you find a book with a cat on the cover?

What about a book or a movie about trains? Stop by the Branch to get a list of activities to complete and library items to search for and check out. Receive a small prize for completing this challenge. NR.

FAMILY CRAFT FRIDAYS Fridays: November 19 and December 17, 5:30-7 pm All ages. Create unique seasonal and theme-based projects. Materials provided. NR

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BUSINESS & CAREER

DIGITAL CONNECTIONS

IN-PERSON OR ONLINE VIA ZOOM

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RESUME REVIEW & CAREER COACHING APPOINTMENTS Thursdays: November 4 | December 2 12-1 pm, 1-2 pm and 2-3 pm November 18 | December 16 5-6 pm, 6-7 pm and 7-8 pm Kickstart your career with a one-hour resume review with a career specialist to discover: Applicant Tracking System optimization Career and interview coaching n Job scanning and search

GET BACK INTO YOUR PROFESSIONAL FIELD: UPWARDLY GLOBAL’S PROGRAM TO ASSIST REFUGEES AND IMMIGRANTS Tuesday, November 9, 7-8 pm Upwardly Global is a not-for-profit organization whose mission is to eliminate employment barriers for immigrant and refugee professionals. Community Outreach and Engagement Coordinator, Cassidy Rappaport, will present the various free employment services that Upwardly Global provides such as resume reviews, job coaching and networking skills needed for your job search. R

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LinkedIn refreshing n Personal branding Land your dream job. Develop a professional skill set that includes a LinkedIn profile, strong interviewing skills and understanding of the applicant tracking system. R

EXPERT HELP FOR JOB SEEKERS Looking for a job or looking to get ahead in your current job? Visit careercollab.org to find online assistance, information and resources available to you at no cost.

SCORE BUSINESS MENTORING Schedule a free appointment today and get your business questions answered and put your business on the path to success. To make an appointment, register on our website: itpld.org/score-business-mentoring.

You will be contacted by a SCORE mentor within 48 hours (Monday-Friday) to set up an appointment. R

INTERVIEWS: NO STRESS VIDEO AND PHONE INTERVIEWS Tuesday, November 2, 7-8 pm Jez Layman will cover different types of interviews and how to prepare for them, as well as tips on best presenting yourself when you’re not actually in the room. R

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STARTING A BUSINESS AFTER 40 Monday, December 13, 7-8:30 pm Jeff Williams, the founder of Bizstarters, gives tips and tricks for turning any good idea into a great business, quickly and professionally. R

Pressreader What I Wish Someone Had Told Me: Life Skills for Young Adults

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This new program series focuses on the essential skills that young or new adults need to successfully navigate adulthood and all of its unique challenges.

I GRADUATED WITH STUDENT LOANS. NOW WHAT?

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Monday, November 15, 7-8:30 pm Karen Chan of Financial Education & Consulting, LLC explains how to determine the types of loans you have and the rules that apply to each loan.

She will cover balance-based and incomedriven repayment plans, loan forgiveness programs, loan consolidation and how to cure a loan that’s in default. R

TECH ASSISTANCE

Wednesday, November 10 Learn how to navigate and read the newspaper on your phone, tablet, or computer with Pressreader. R

Monday, November 8, 2-2:45 pm or 3-3:45 pm Thursday, December 16, 10-10:45 am or 11-11:45 am Have a basic question about your device? Thinking of trying Cloud Library, Hoopla, or another library app and want to talk to an expert? Chat with staff about these topics and more. R

BACKING UP YOUR SMARTPHONE PHOTOS Wednesday, November 17, 7-8:30 pm Is your smartphone cluttered with pictures? Do you want to easily move pictures from your tablet to your computer?

We’ll show you how to use the cloud to back up your pictures and clear some space on your Android or Apple device. R

CLOUD STORAGE VS. HARD DRIVES Wednesday, December 8, 7-8:30 pm Learn the importance and differences between cloud storage such as Google Drive, Dropbox and iCloud versus hard drives. R

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Louise Barnett Vicky Baba Bruce D. Matthews Henry Hackney Jr. John Chu Don Roalkvam Andrew Sitshela

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