My Library Newsletter October/November 2016

October/November 2016

MY LIBRARY

October is Family History Month | p.2

Feature Story

October is Family History Month

Looking for the trail

of your ancestors

By Celeste Kuta, Adult Reference Librarian Celeste Kuta's paternal grandparents, Rozalia Witek and Stanley Kuta, married Sept. 3, 1912 in St. John Cantius Church, Chicago.

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eople are curious about their family’s history for many reasons. I wondered, who are my great-grandparents? I didn’t know their names, and the people who might have known were no longer living.

What do I do next?

Fortunately, my curiosity about these distant relatives happened at a time when interest in genealogy (the study of the descent of a person, family or group from an ancestor) was rapidly increasing due to the digitization of documents typically used when tracing family lines. As I became familiar with our library’s databases that held the clues to my family’s story, I learned there was much more to this hobby than collecting names and dates.

Ancestry Library Edition can provide many of the vital facts you’re looking for, but our newspaper databases, Access NewspaperARCHIVE and NewsBank, contain obituaries that can serve as a mini-biography of your ancestor. You may discover a lengthy account of a wedding, or an advertisement of a business owned by your grandfather. Access these databases at www.indiantrailslibrary.org/research/genealogy.html and view a list of some of my favorite genealogy websites.

(Ancestry Library Edition is only available inside the library.)

When I receive emails or telephone calls from out-of-state genealogists who are looking for information about a former Wheeling resident, I often rely on the sources at the Wheeling Historical Museum. (The Raupp Museum is a fantastic resource for Buffalo Grove history.) On the contrary, if your research is focused on other parts of the country, don’t forget to contact the local library or society in that geographic area.

Some family researchers have received family tree documents and pedigree charts that have been carefully maintained through the years. Others are just getting their feet wet. Experienced or not, you are welcome to join the monthly Genealogy Interest Group that meets at the library on the second Wednesday of each month. It’s an opportunity to use Ancestry Library Edition and learn from other attendees.

In honor of Family History Month in October, we are offering two sessions on learning the basics of genealogy, using the library’s resources and more. You can find more information about all our genealogy programs on page 11.

I can’t wait to meet you and help you on your journey to discovering your family’s history.

View a special display of the Indian Trails Library’s history on your next visit to the Wheeling Historical Museum.

Wheeling Historical Museum 251 N. Wolf Rd., Wheeling www.wheelinghistoricalsociety.com

Adult Reference Librarian, Celeste Kuta, presents the display she created documenting the library's history through the years.

Open Sundays (April through October 30), 2-4 pm or by appointment, 847.537.3119

Front cover photo: Kuta/Grzesik/Siudak cousins in summer 1955, celebrating their grandparents' 50th anniversary in Lublin, WI.

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Indian Trails Public Library District | October/November 2016

The New

Reading Garden

SAVE THE DATE

One Book, One Community

Honor and remember those people you care about through the purchase of a personal engraved brick for the library’s new Reading Garden. This beautifully landscaped area will be installed to the southwest of the library, next to Horizon Park.

Ordering a brick is easy at www.itpld.org and click on “Buy a Brick.” You can also complete an order form available at the library or contact Susan Dennison at sdennison@itpld.org or 847.279.2222.

Proceeds from the garden benefit the Foundation for the Indian Trails Library, and will be used to help fund library services for the community.

Orders received by May 31, 2017 will be installed in summer 2017.

e Want to keep up with latest and greatest library services, events and renovation updates?

Sign up for our monthly enews at www.itpld.org or text ITPLD to 22828.

Three great neighbors, Vernon Area Public Library District, Indian Trails Public Library District and Cook Memorial Public Library District, invite our members to participate in an exciting joint program, One Book, One Community: Connecting Across Cultures. Our goal is to promote literacy, intercultural understanding and foster a sense of community by bringing our library districts together through literature.

The event kickoff will take place on the weekend of December 3-4, when we will give out copies* of renowned

author Thrity Umrigar’s book, The Story Hour. We will offer a variety of programs and book discussions in January and February, culminating with Thrity Umrigar coming to our community to discuss her book.

Attend the kickoff to learn more about the One Book activities and how to participate. Visit Indian Trails Library, Cook Memorial Library or Aspen Drive Library on December 3, 10 am-1 pm and Vernon Area Public Library on December 4, 1-2:30 pm. We hope you will join us!

* while supplies last

HOMEWORK HELP VOLUNTEER TUTORS NEEDED Are you interested in helping our library district students in grades K-8 be successful in school? If so, apply to be a homework help tutor at our Prospect Heights Branch on Wednesday evenings! Tutors will provide homework help across all relevant subject areas and refer families to additional homework help resources. The ideal tutor will have experience with current K-8 curriculum and be bilingual in English and Spanish.

For questions and to apply, contact Nataliya Papushina, Branch Supervisor, at 847.459.4101 or npapushina@itpld.org.

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Storytimes

Bring your child to one of our storytimes for an opportunity to discover the world around them.

Our storytimes provide a variety of activities and stories for specific age groups. Allow us to partner with you on your early literacy journey!

Storytime

Date

Time

Baby Time

Mondays: October 3 & 17 and November 7 & 21

10-10:30 am

Wonderful Walkers

Mondays: October 3 & 17 and November 7 & 21

10:45-11:15 am

Toddler Storytime

Mondays: October 10 & 24 and November 14 & 28 Thursdays: October 13 & 27 and November 17

10-10:30 am

Preschool Storytime

Mondays: October 10 & 24 and November 14 & 28 Tuesdays: October 11 & 25 and November 15 & 29

11-11:30 am

Ages 3-5. No siblings or caregivers. NR

Noisy Time!

Fridays: October 14 & 28 and November 11 & 25

10-10:30 am

Storytime Explorers

Monday, November 21

6-7 pm

Storytime, Milk and Cookies at Panera Bread (1228 W. Dundee Rd.)

Tuesdays: October 25 & November 29

9:30-10 am

Ages infants & crawlers with a caregiver. NR Ages walkers-24 months with a caregiver.

Limit: 25. TR Age 2 years with a caregiver. Limit: 25. TR

Ages 2-5 with a caregiver. Limit: 25. TR Grades K-2. Limit: 25. TR

Ages 2-4 with a caregiver. R

Noisy Time: Happy Halloween!

Monday, October 31, 10-11 am Ages 2-5 with a caregiver.

Enjoy a spooktacular Halloween storytime, craft and game. Costumes encouraged, but not necessary. Limit: 20. TR

Halloween Storytimes

Storytime Explorers: Special Halloween Edition Monday, October 31, 6-7 pm Grades K-2. Hear a great story and have fun with arts & crafts, games and STEM-related activities.

Costumes encouraged, but not necessary. Limit: 25. TR

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Youth Art Start Tuesdays: October 4 & November 1, 10-10:45 am Ages 2-5 with a caregiver. Introduce your child to art with this short storytime followed by a processoriented art project. Dress to get messy! Limit: 20. TR STEM: Little Learners Fridays: October 7 & November 4, 10-10:30 am Ages 3-5 with a caregiver. Discover science, technology, engineering and math through stories, songs and experiments. Limit: 20. TR Star Wars Reads Day Saturday, October 8, 10 am-1 pm Ages 5 and older. Calling all Jedi Apprentices! Drop in to celebrate Star Wars Reads Day with crafts, games and snacks. Costumes are encouraged but not required.

While supplies last. NR Thank-O-Rama Monday, October 10, 2-3 pm Grades K-5. Join us as we celebrate the last Elephant & Piggie book by Mo Willems with snacks and activities.

We’ll also make thank you cards for U.S. veterans to be sent out for Veteran's Day in November.

Limit: 30. TR LEGO®

Family Club Thursday, October 20, 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: 40. TR Trains, Planes and Things That Go! Friday, October 21, 10-10:45 am Ages 3-6 with a caregiver. Hit the road with transportation stories, crafts, games and a snack. Limit: 20. TR

Krafty Kids Tuesday, October 25, 4-5 pm Grades 1-5. Explore your artistic side and have fun after school by making a seasonal craft. This month, we'll make a spooky Halloween craft. Limit: 20. R Vote for Books!

Tuesday, November 8, 4-6 pm Grades K-8. Kids can vote too! Drop in and participate in election-themed activities and vote for your favorite books from a selection of library recommended reads. NR Diary of a Wimpy Kid Friday, November 11, 4:30-5:30 pm Grades 2-5. Can't get enough of Greg and Rowley?

Help us double down with the release of book 11!

Play games, make your own comics and take the trivia challenge. Just remember—don’t touch the cheese.

Limit: 20. TR LEGO® Club Thursday, November 17, 6-7 pm Grades 1-5. Bring your imagination and create something unique with Legos. Limit: 30. TR Krafty Kids Tuesday, November 29, 4-5 pm Grades 1-5. Explore your artistic side and have fun after school by using different techniques and supplies to make a seasonal craft. Our craft will become a donation to a local children's organization in need, in honor of Giving Tuesday. Limit: 20. R

Book Clubs

Read-Aloud Book Club

Mondays: October 24 & November 21, 4:15-5 pm Grades K & 1. Join us each month for a story, songs, snack and craft.

No siblings or caregivers please.

Limit: 20. TR

Paperback Pals

Tuesdays: October 11 & November 15, 4-5 pm Grades 2 & 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. Limit: 20. R October 11 Program: September 20-October 4 November 15 Program: October 11-November 8

Bookworms

Mondays: October 3 & November 7, 4-5 pm Grades 4 & 5. Join us as we discuss great literature, play a game, make a craft and enjoy a snack. Register at the Kids Desk during the dates below and pick up your free book to keep. R October 3 Program: August 1-September 26 November 7 Program: October 3-31

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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Grades 6-12

Grades 6-8 Middle School Maker Club Wednesday, October 19 & Tuesday, November 1, 4:30-5:30 pm Grades 6-8. Join us each month to make a great new craft or explore science and technology. R Save the Date!

Safe Sitter Babysitting Thursday, December 29 & Friday, December 30, 1-4:30 pm Ages 11-14. This two-day workshop includes instruction on care for infants and children. Register in person with a $28.50 non-refundable fee at the Kids Desk from November 1-December 23.

Hocus Pocus Movie Night Wednesday, October 26, 4:30-6:30 pm Grades 6-8.

After waiting for centuries, three witch sisters are resurrected in Salem on Halloween night. It’s up to three friends and an immortal cat to put an end to their reign of terror. We’ll make creepy crafts and eat snacks while watching the movie. Rated PG. R

Book Club!

Middle School Book Club: I Am Princess X by Cherie Priest Monday, November 14, 7-8 pm Grades 6-8. Register and pick up your free book while supplies last at the Kids Desk between September 12-October 31. R January Book Club Preview: The Swap

by Megan Shull Monday, January 9, 7-8 pm Coming soon as a Disney Channel Original Movie, Megan Shull’s smart and funny twist on Freaky Friday is perfect for fans of Wendy Mass, Jerry Spinelli and Jon Scieszka.

Grades 6-8. Register and pick up your free book while supplies last at the Kids Desk between November 14-December 26. R

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October 9-15 Grades 6-12. Read for the fun of it! Pick up a reading log and earn buttons for each book you read. Some lucky readers will win a free book of their choice.

Anime Club Fridays: October 7 & November 4, 4-6 pm Grades 6-12. Watch anime and eat pizza with us. R

Middle School

Book Swap Bash Monday, November 28, 4:30-5:30 pm Grades 6-8. Bring up to three of your personal books to discuss and swap. We’ll have food and drinks while discovering all the latest and greatest reads! R

Teen Read Week 2016

SWAP BASH

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I the ‘90s Party Saturday, October 15, 2-4 pm Grades 6-12. Wanna party like it’s 1990? Throw on your best acid washed jeans and tie-dye T-shirt for a party that's all that and a bag of chips. There will be trivia, nostalgic toys and games, as well as some of the greatest classic ‘90s shows playing for your enjoyment. R Game On! Saturday, November 19, 1-4 pm Grades 6-12. Get your game on at the library! Join us for Wii and Xbox 360 open gaming, plus snacks and drinks. Games will be provided, but you may bring your own rated T or lower. R

Grades 9-12 DIY Lab: No-Sew T-Shirt Tote Tuesday, October 11, 7-8:30 pm Grades 9-12. Transform an old favorite T-shirt into a cool new tote bag! Bring your own shirt, or use one of ours. R

High School Advisory Board

High School Book Club The Darkest Part of the Forest by Holly Black Wednesday, November 9, 7-8 pm Grades 9-12. Join us for snacks and a book discussion.

Register and pick up your free copy at the Adult Desk beginning September 15. Limit: 15. R

Wednesday, October 19, & Monday, November 28, 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. R

The Branch

Hazel and her brother Ben live in Fairfold, a strange town where faeries are real, and their magic is dangerous. In the woods outside the forest, a faerie boy has slept in a glass coffin for generations–and when he awakens, Hazel's life will never be the same.

99 E. Palatine Rd., Prospect Heights

Crochet & Knitting Club Mondays: October 3 & November 7, 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. R Introducción a la Computación sábado, 8 de octubre, 10-11:30 am Vaya a la página 8 para más información sobre la clase.

Registración requerida.

Mini Pom-Pom Pets Friday, October 28, 6-7:30 pm Ages 8 and older. Make your own fuzzy friends from colorful yarn.

Limit: 15. TRB

Introducción a la Internet sábado, 5 de noviembre, 10-11:30 am Vaya a la página 8 para más información sobre la clase.

Registración requerida.

Halloween Craft Monday, October 31, 6-7:30 pm All ages. Trick-or treat! Come in costume to pick up treats and stay to create a spooky cool Halloween craft! NR

Butterfly Oasis Friday, November 11, 6-7:30 pm Ages 12 and older. Create a beautiful decoration piece by repurposing an empty jar or vase into a butterfly oasis.

Limit: 14. TRB

Family Craft Night Thursdays: October 13 & November 17, 6-7:30 pm Friday, October 14, 6-7:30 pm All ages. Create unique seasonal and theme-based projects. NR

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

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Digital Connections Browsing the Internet Wednesday, October 5, 10-11:30 am We'll discuss browsers, web addresses and hyperlinks to surf the web. R Appy Hour: Maps & Yelp Thursday, October 13, 7-8:30 pm Learn how to get from point A to point B using MapQuest and Google Maps. We’ll also talk about using Yelp to read reviews and leave ratings for businesses locally and around the world. R Email 101 Wednesday, October 19, 10-11:30 am What is email? What's the best free email provider? How do I avoid spam and keep my email secure? Learn all this and more. Basic mouse and keyboarding skills needed. R Intro to Microsoft Excel 2010 Thursday, October 27, 7-8:30 pm Intended for beginners, this class will teach you how to create a basic spreadsheet using some of the most important tools in Excel. R Be a Power Searcher Wednesday, November 2, 10-11:30 am Get more out of your Googling! Learn to sift through the mountains of information that come with such a powerful search tool. Come prepared to leave a stronger searcher. R

Tech Assistance Drop-in

En Español

Get Going With Google Docs Thursday, November 10, 7-8:30 pm Looking for a free alternative word processing program? Interested in finding out more about the free tools that come with your Gmail account?

Come to this class to explore Google Docs, a free cloud-based Word alternative. R Intro to Word 2010 Wednesday, November 16, 10-11:30 am Intended for beginners, this class introduces the ribbon menu and teaches you how to create and edit text. Basic mouse and keyboarding skills needed. R Podcast Party Wednesday, November 30, 7-8:30 pm We’re hosting our very first Podcast Party–and you’re invited! Learn to download podcasts, use podcast apps and discover new ones to enjoy. Bring your Apple or Android device and passwords, and we'll show you how to get in on this trend for free! We'll also listen to popular podcasts, so feel free to bring hobbies or projects to keep your hands busy. R

Tech Assistance Drop-in

Wednesdays: October 26 and November 9 & 23, 10 am-12 pm Fridays: 6-8 pm, except November 18 Have a question about your device? Thinking of trying Overdrive and want to talk to an expert? Stop by the library and chat with an Adult Services staffer about these topics and more. No appointment necessary.

Please bring your device and login information. NR 8

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Taller de Tu y Yo Tomando Conciencia del Cáncer de Seno jueves, 6 de octubre, 1-2:30 pm National Louis University, Wheeling Campus, 1000 Capitol Dr. Los participantes aprenderán el método MammaCare de hacer el autoexamen de mamas. Esta técnica ayuda a las mujeres a aprender a distinguir entre el tejido mamario normal y grumos.

Registración requerida.

Introducción a la Computación sábado, 8 de octubre, 10-11:30 am 99 E. Palatine Rd., Prospect Heights Venga y aprenda acerca de la introducción a la computación.

Hablaremos sobre los componentes de una computadora, su utilidad, funcionalidad y beneficios. Tendrá la oportunidad de hacer una práctica de lo que aprenderá, cómo el uso del ratón, el teclado, cómo manejar el ingreso y salida de una computadora y mucho más.

Registración requerida.

Conceptos Básicos Sobre Cuentas Corrientes jueves, 3 de noviembre, 7-8:30 pm Construir un mejor futuro financiero para usted y su familia, aprendiendo cómo manejar una cuenta de cheques con responsabilidad. Registración requerida.

Introducción a la Internet sábado, 5 de noviembre, 10-11:30 am 99 E. Palatine Rd., Prospect Heights Vamos a hablar sobre cómo usted puede aprender a navegar en la Internet. Exploraremos la página de web de nuestra biblioteca incluyendo varios recursos de información. Aprenderemos sobre algunas páginas de la red (Internet) que están ya en español.

Registración requerida.

Adult Patient Confidential: Navigate the Healthcare System Monday, October 3, 12:15-1:15 pm Wheeling Pavilion Center, 199 N. First St. Author and attorney Richard Lang shares everything you need to know to maximize any healthcare experience, including office visits, tests, surgery, hospitalizations and more. R Writer's Workshop Tuesdays: October 4 & November 1, 6:30-8:45 pm Share your work with others in a supportive atmosphere at this monthly community writers group led by author Ginnie Foley. NR Breast Cancer Awareness Workshop Thursday, October 6, 10-11:30 am National Louis University, Wheeling Campus, 1000 Capitol Dr. Be proactive about your breast health!

Learn the MammaCare method of doing breast self-exams, which helps women distinguish between normal breast tissue and lumps. R

TnT Paranormal Tuesday, October 11, 7-8:30 pm Chamber Park Community Center, 131 N. Wolf Rd. Take part in a chilling evening of ghosts and orbs as TnT Paranormal Investigators discuss methods used to find answers and investigate alleged cases of paranormal or unexplained activity. Find out what is natural, man-made or indeed paranormal. R

Citizenship & Immigration Informational Sessions Wednesday, October 19 & Monday, November 14, 2-3 pm Curious about applying for citizenship? Wondering how you can facilitate your family member’s immigration to the United States?

Have all your questions answered in English, Russian or Spanish at these drop-in sessions with HIAS Chicago staff. NR

Library Trivia Night Thursday, October 13, 7-8:30 pm Brunswick Bowling Alley and Pub, 350 McHenry Rd., Buffalo Grove Test your knowledge of everything from pop culture to current events.

Come on your own or bring your friends to compete in groups of up to four people. Prizes awarded to the winning team. Appetizers provided. R

Lizzie Borden: True Crime Story Friday, October 21, 12:15-1:15 pm Wheeling Pavilion Center, 199 N. First St. Ed Dzialo presents a profile of notorious citizen Lizzie Borden, of Fall River, Massachusetts, who was tried and acquitted for the 1892 axe murders of her father and stepmother. R

Classic Monster Mash Friday, October 14, 2-3 pm Alcott Center, 530 Bernard Dr. Spend this October with Dracula, Wolfman, Frankenstein's monster and many more villains in this delightful celebration of classic movie monsters, presented by Steve Frenzel. R

Musical Mondays: Ed Elvis Monday, October 24, 2-3 pm Alcott Center, 530 Bernard Dr. Ed Elvis will entertain with a tribute to the King of Rock ‘n' Roll, Elvis Presley. R

Mats for the Homeless Service Project

Monday, October 17, 6:30-8:30 pm National Louis University, Wheeling Campus,1000 Capitol Dr. Make a difference in your community and volunteer two hours of your time to help out with this service project.

Volunteers from St. Edna’s church will be here to train participants to make mats for the homeless. Extra plastic bags or a crochet hook size M or N are optional. R

R = Registration required | NR = No registration

Autumn Wreath Craft Tuesday, October 25, 7-8:30 pm Ages 18 and older. Barb Ottolino of The Cultivated Choice returns to guide us through the creation of an autumn wreath suitable for hanging indoors or out, year after year. All materials provided. R Frank Lloyd Wright & Route 66 Wednesday, October 26, 12:15-1:15 pm Wheeling Pavilion Center, 199 N. First St. Speaker Dave Clark transports us to 1934, when Frank Lloyd Wright and a group of architecture students set out in an old truck down Route 66 on a journey to Arizona that became an annual event. R

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Adult Chicago From the River Friday, October 28, 2-3 pm Alcott Center, 530 Bernard Dr. Hy Speck, a 20-year river docent, will guide us down the Chicago River to explore the buildings and people that made Chicago the architecture capital of the world. R Diana: Life and Death of the People's Princess Tuesday, November 1, 12:15-1:45 pm Wheeling Pavilion Center, 199 N. First St. Speaker Barry Bradford details the glamorous life and untimely death of the beloved Princess of Wales. R Check On It Thursday, November 3, 7-8:30 pm Build a better financial future for yourself and your family by learning how to manage a checking account responsibly. R Cheese 101 Monday, November 7, 7-8:30 pm Ages 18 and older. We’ll join Meredith Meder of Chomp Shop Cheese to taste and learn about traditional cheese styles, milk types and basic flavor profiles in this introductory class designed to get your taste buds jumping. This class is only available to ITPLD cardholders. R

The JFK Assassination Wednesday, November 9, 7-8:30 pm Chamber Park Community Center, 131 N. Wolf Rd. Speaker Tim Wilsey discusses the various conspiracy theories surrounding the murder of President Kennedy. R

Susan B. Anthony: You Can't Vote!

Monday, November 14, 12:15-1:15 pm Wheeling Pavilion Center, 199 N. First St. Lynn Rymarz portrays women’s suffrage advocate Susan B. Anthony and her fight for equality. R

Tools for Business Problem Solving Wednesday, November 9, 7-8:30 pm National Louis University, Wheeling Campus, 1000 Capitol Dr. Learn how to determine the support and resources needed to resolve problems, create action plans and measure success in business. This program is presented by SCORE volunteer, Arnie Goldberg. R

Days Gone By Monday, November 21, 2-3 pm Alcott Center, 530 Bernard Dr. Sing and laugh with Norm Lucky at this show filled with comedy, treasured memories and sing-a-longs. R

Veteran’s Day Celebration Friday, November 11, 12:15-2:30 pm Buffalo Grove Community Arts Center, 225 McHenry Rd. Join keynote speaker Keith Brin, Lake County Circuit Court Clerk, to honor all veterans, their families and friends.

Free lunch will be served from 12:15-1:15 and the ceremony will begin at 1:30. Sponsored by the Buffalo Grove Park District. R

Alzheimer’s Disease: Our Modern Epidemic Tuesday, November 22, 12:15-1:15 pm Wheeling Pavilion Center, 199 N. First St. Carrie Jackson, a certified dementia practitioner, will show you how to recognize symptoms, find resources and understand how the disease affects patients, caregivers and families. R Musical Mondays: Jennifer Hall Monday, November 28, 2-3 pm Alcott Center, 530 Bernard Dr. Jennifer Hall will present a musical variety show filled with Broadway hits, country songs and more. R

BOOK DISCUSSIONS Rise and Read: Morning Book Discussion

Pick up books one month before the discussion in the holds area.

Special Author Visit!

Tuesday, October 18, 10:30-11:45 am A beautiful and moving story about a young girl's comingof-age and a man's quest for a lost love, Protecting Paige combines family drama and fascinating historical detail to create a rich, thought-provoking world. This historical novel retraces events from the 1915 Eastland disaster on the Chicago River to the Holocaust and beyond. R

Protecting Paige by Deby Eisenberg

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Born With Teeth: A Memoir by Kate Mulgrew

Tuesday, November 8, 10:30-11:45 am Both laugh-out-loud funny and heart-piercingly sad, Born With Teeth is the breathtaking memoir of a woman who dares to live life to the fullest, on her own terms. R

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Adult

ESL CLASSES ESL Conversation Class Practice English conversation and learn new words, idioms and common expressions. R

GENEALOGY

October is Family History Month

Genealogy Interest Group Wednesdays: October 12 & November 9, 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 Genealogy 101: Foundations of Research* Monday, October 17, 7-8:30 pm Curious about tracing your family history but unsure of where to start? Intended for beginners, session one will cover types of sources, location of online and archival data and how to record everything that you uncover.

Each registrant will receive one Family History Research Planner. R Genealogy 102: Finding Your Ancestors* Monday, October 24, 7-8:30 pm Session two covers various sources and documents that genealogists use to complete a family tree/history.

Historical sources to be covered are census, vital records, newspapers, immigration records, military records and more. We’ll also compare online and in-person research.

Each registrant will receive one Family History Research Planner. R

* Attendance at both sessions is not required.

Check out business programs on the back cover!

R = Registration required | NR = No registration

Intermediate ESL Learn simple phrases for shopping, job interviews and getting around. Practice what you learn through activities and games. R Advanced ESL Learn about different forms of English grammar, such as idioms, phrasal verbs, metaphors and similes.

Practice what you learn using material from books, movies and radio. R

Interact with students from around the world!

We’re looking for volunteer instructors for our ESL classes. If you have teaching or tutoring experience and are interested in becoming an ESL volunteer instructor starting in January 2017, please contact Kevin Walsh at kwalsh@itpld.org.

October 3-December 16 Registration enrolls you for the entire quarter. In order to hold your space, attendance is required. Registration closes on October 14.

January 2-February 24, 2017 Registration for this session opens November 15.

NO CLASS Friday, November 18, due to Staff Training Thursday, November 24, due to Thanksgiving Day Class

Date

Time

Beginning ESL

Mondays Starts October 3

12-1:30 pm

Intermediate ESL

Tuesdays & Thursdays Starts October 4

12-1:30 pm

Advanced ESL

Wednesdays Starts October 5

12-1:30 pm*

Conversation ESL

Fridays Starts October 7

12-1:30 pm

New Times

Genealogy: Mining the Census Records Tuesday, November 15, 7-8:30 pm Steve Szabados will review the wealth of information that can be found in U.S. census records and will discuss ways to find those "missing" census records. R

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

Teach English.

Lead classes.

* Class will be held from 12:30-2 pm on October 12 & December 14 11

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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 30 minutes before program on a first-come, first-served basis.

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BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES President: Louise Barnett Vice President: Mary Battinus Treasurer: Don Roalkvam Secretary: Mary Christel Trustees: Henry Hackney Jr.

W. Gene Looft

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.

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Business Boot Camp Understanding “The Books” Thursday, October 6, 6-8 pm Harper College Learning and Career Center, 1375 S. Wolf Rd., Prospect Heights Speaker Anthony Baldassano will show you how to analyze your company’s performance with QuickBooks. Learn how to determine which records to keep, set up functional record-keeping systems and review the financial statements of your business. R Using QuickBooks to Manage Your Business Thursday, October 20, 6-8 pm Harper College Learning and Career Center, 1375 S. Wolf Rd., Prospect Heights Maximize your knowledge of QuickBooks to go beyond basic bookkeeping. Dig into your company’s numbers to analyze the operating results, learn how they impact your bottom line and create effective reports to manage your daily operations. R

Managing Cash Flow Thursday, November 3, 6-8 pm Harper College Learning and Career Center, 1375 S. Wolf Rd., Prospect Heights Learn to calculate and accurately project your cash flow and understand the reasons why your business' survival depends on it. R Budgeting & Forecasting for Small Business Thursday, November 17, 6-8 pm Harper College Learning and Career Center, 1375 S. Wolf Rd., Prospect Heights A realistic financial plan will keep your business on track for success.

Learn to prepare a budget, use it to measure your achievements and make reasonable, useful forecasts. R