My Library Newsletter September • October 2019

Sept • Oct 2019

MY LIBRARY MORE ITEMS, MORE ACCESS!

NEW CATALOG A new way to search begins October 22

ITPLD joins a consortium of 26 area libraries.

Details inside!

DIRECTOR’S COLUMN

NEW AT YOUR LIBRARY

New Catalog

Coming October 22 Indian Trails Library is joining Cooperative Computer Services (CCS), a group of 26 area libraries that share an online catalog and member database.

What this means for you

Indian Trails Library Executive Director Honored Brian Shepard, executive director, was named Librarian of the Year by the Illinois Library Association. The award recognizes a librarian’s distinguished service and leadership in Illinois libraries. During his tenure at Indian Trails, Brian led a successful $14.3 million building renovation, including securing a $100,000 grant for the installation of solar panels.

• See all items at ITPLD and items owned by the other libraries in CCS in the catalog.

• ITPLD cards are automatically registered at all CCS libraries.

• Pick up and return most materials to any CCS library.

• Request items from CCS libraries directly through the catalog and pick up at Indian Trails Library.

• More exciting changes coming!

Next steps The transition to the new catalog may take up to five days to be fully functional. During that time, many features, including holds and renewals will not be available. Materials may still be checked out, but no materials will be due.

Information will be posted regularly at the library or sign up for the library’s e-news on the website.

Brian co-chaired the rewriting of “Serving Our Public: Standards for Illinois Public Libraries”, a valuable resource for all public libraries. He also served on the steering committee of and mentored library staff through Elevate, the Illinois Libraries Leadership Program. Brian serves as the current ILA Board Treasurer, co-host of an ILA Legislative Breakfast and treasurer of the Buffalo Grove Rotary Club.

He will be honored at the Illinois Library Association conference in October.

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CCS Libraries Algonquin Area

Lake Forest

Cary Area

Lake Villa

Crystal Lake

Lincolnwood

Des Plaines

McHenry

Ela Area

Morton Grove

Evanston

Niles-Maine

Fox River Valley

Northbrook

Fremont

Park Ridge

Glencoe

Prospect Heights

Glenview

Round Lake Area

Highland Park

Wilmette

Huntley Area

Winnetka/Northfield

Indian Trails

Zion-Benton

FOUNDATION BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION RAISES MONEY FOR LIBRARY

Last fall Foundation board member Nina Strezewski celebrated a milestone birthday and decided to create a fundraiser on Facebook to help raise money for Indian Trails Library.

Do you have a big event coming up?

Consider setting up your own fundraiser on Facebook and designating the Foundation for the Indian Trails Library as your designated charity.

“I’ve never done anything like this before, but it was so easy on Facebook,” Nina said. By the end of her birthday month, Nina’s Facebook friends had donated $446 for the ITPLD Foundation.

“My friends were so supportive for a cause near to my heart,” she said. “I was able to thank each of them individually for their donation.”

BOOK SALE RAISES OVER $3000

Thank you to everyone who came to the May Used Book Sale. The Foundation had a successful event, raising $3,442, one of our highest sales ever. Our next sale is scheduled for September 14 and 15. Donations of gently used materials are always welcome. Please, no magazines, computer books or textbooks.

FUNDRAISING GIVEBACK EVENT* LOU MALNATI’S 85 S. Buffalo Grove Rd., Buffalo Grove Wednesday, September 18, 2019 11 am-10 pm Dine-in, Carryout, Delivery *Excludes online ordering Remember - you must mention the library fundraiser when you order.

Bingo Event raised almost $700 for the library. Thanks to everyone who came and played.

Bingo Prize Donors 9 Round Kickbox Fitness

Lynfred Winery

Adler Planetarium

Marriott Lincolnshire Theater

Buffalo Grove Park District

Market Square Restaurant

Boston Fish Market

Purple Sprout

Chicago Botanic Garden

Premium Concepts

Buca di Beppo

Regal Theater

Chicago Bandits

Rise n Dine Restaurant

Chicago Bears

Saranello’s Restaurant

Chicago Fire

Shedd Aquarium

Chicago White Sox

Starbucks, Wheeling

Chipotle

Strawberry Field Pancakes and Cafe

Cooper’s Hawk

Thank you and happy eating!

Dengeos El Famous Burrito Indian Trails Public Library Lou Malnati’s

The Best Salon Wheeling Park District Wilson Sporting Goods Wild Buffalo

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HIGHLIGHTS

Author Visit Jami Attenberg

Wednesday, October 30, 7-9 pm Join us for an evening of conversation with bestselling author Jami Attenberg about her latest novel, All This Could Be Yours.

Jami is the author of seven books, including the New York Times bestseller The Middlesteins and national bestseller All Grown Up. She has written about food, travel, books, relationships and urban life for The New York Times Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, the Sunday Times, Longreads and others.

Currently living in New Orleans, Jami was raised in Buffalo Grove. Books will be available for purchase, courtesy of The Book Bin. Refreshments served. R

September is

Library Card Sign-Up Month Join your friends and neighbors who have the card that ignites the imagination—an Indian Trails Library Card!

Four ways to use your library card:

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Check out books, movies, music, early literacy kits, video games and in-house MacBook Pros.

2 Download books, movies and music.

3 Access “member only” electronic resources for the best research help.

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Reserve a study room.

Receive Chipotle coupons for free kids meals and BOGO adult meals along with a library goodie bag when you sign up for a new library card.

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YOUTH

STORYTIMES Our storytimes provide a variety of activities and stories for specific age groups.

Allow us to partner with you on your early literacy journey.

NOISY TIME: HALLOWEEN Thursday, October 31, 10-10:45 am or 11-11:45 am Ages 2-5 with a caregiver. Enjoy a “spooktacular” Halloween storytime, craft and game. Costumes encouraged but not necessary. Limit: 25. TR

STORYTIME

DATE

TIME

Saturday, September 7

10–10:30 am

BABY TIME

Mondays: September 16; October 7 & 21

10–10:30 am

WONDERFUL WALKERS

Mondays: September 16; October 7 & 21

10:45–11:15 am

Ages 2 & 3 with a caregiver. Limit: 20. TR

Mondays: September 9 & 23; October 14 & 28 Thursdays: September 12 & 26; October 17

10–10:30 am

NOISY TIME!

Fridays: September 6 & 20; October 11

10–10:30 am or 10:45–11:15 am

BOOKS & BITES

Saturday, September 7

11 am–12 pm

Mondays: September 9 & 23; October 14 & 28 Thursdays: September 12 & 26; October 17

11–11:30 am

Thursday, October 24

6:30–7:15 pm

WIGGLERS, WALKERS & CRAWLERS Ages birth–24 months with a caregiver. Limit: 20. TR Ages infants & crawlers with a caregiver. Limit: 20. TR Ages walkers–24 months with a caregiver. Limit: 20. TR

TODDLER STORYTIME

Ages 2–5 with a caregiver. Limit: 25. TR Ages 2–7 with a caregiver. Limit: 25. TR

PRESCHOOL STORYTIME

Ages 3–5 attending on own. Limit: 20. TR

NIGHT OWLS

Ages 3–7 with a caregiver. Limit: 25. TR

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

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

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YOUTH Programs held in the Youth Activity Room unless otherwise noted.

WHO’S IN THE FOREST? Friday, October 18, 10-10:45 am or 11-11:45 am Ages 3-5 with caregiver. Find out more about our forest friends with this short storytime followed by crafts, games and a snack. Limit: 25. TR

MAKING MONDAYS MEMORABLE Monday, October 21, 4-5 pm Grades K-3. Each time we meet, we’ll have a different theme and get very creative. Limit: 20. TR

MINI-MAKERS CLUB

LITTLE CHEFS

Wednesdays: September 4 & October 2, 4-5 pm Grades 1-5. Each month we will explore a new topic of science, technology and arts and crafts using a variety of supplies and techniques.

Limit: 20. TR

Friday, September 27, 10-10:45 am or 11-11:45 am Ages 3-5 with a caregiver. Stir up some fun with storytime followed by handson cooking of a related recipe. Dress to get messy. Limit: 20. TR

STEM: LITTLE LEARNERS

Thursday, October 3, 10-11 am All ages. Get to know other local home schoolers, have fun and make connections. Crafts and games available for families to play together.

Limit: 25. TR

Friday, September 13, 10-10:45 am or 11-11:45 am Ages 3-5 with a caregiver. Discover science, technology, engineering and math through stories, songs and experiments. Limit: 20. TR

KIDS IN THE KITCHEN Monday, September 16, 4-5 pm Grades 3-5. Create and enjoy eating some delicious and easy recipes. Take the recipes home to make for your family. Limit: 20. TR

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HOMESCHOOL GAME DAY

TINKERING WITH TECHNOLOGY Tuesday, October 22, 4-5 pm Grades 4 & 5. Explore beginner building and programming machines using Cubelets, Sphero SPRK+®, Squishy Circuits, Bloxels and other tech type tools. Engage in hands-on learning working in groups using ageappropriate methods to create and test different models. Limit: 12. TR

ART START Friday, October 4, 10-10:45 am or 11-11:45 am Ages 2-5 with a caregiver. Short storytime followed by a process oriented art project. Dress to get messy. Limit: 20. TR

SPECTACULAR Tuesday, September 17, 6-7 pm

FAMILY LEGO® CLUB

Grades K-2. Calling all Jedi and

Wednesdays: September 25 & October 23, 6-7 pm Ages 3 and older with a caregiver.

Explore the creativity and excitement of building together. Duplos and regularsized Legos available. Limit: 40. TR

Sith. Join us for crafts, games

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and snacks inspired by a galaxy far, far away. Limit: 20. TR

SUPER SATURDAY Exciting family-friendly performances for all ages every third Saturday of the month in the Lake-Cook Room. TR

WILDLIFE DISCOVERY CENTER OF ELAWA FARM Saturday, September 21, 11 am-12 pm All ages. Experience close-up encounters in this show and tell presentation that includes snakes, lizards and crocodilians from Elawa Farm wildlife habitat in Lake Forest. Limit: 160. TR

TONY’S CREEPY CRAWLY ZOO Saturday, October 19, 11 am-12 pm All ages. Suggested for ages 5 and up. Discover entomology in this exciting hands-on program about insects from around the world and in your own backyard. Limit: 160. TR

Youth

BO O K C LU BS

Register at the Kids Desk and pick up your free book to keep. R Free books provided by the Helen N. Morrow Trust.

BOOKWORMS CLUB

PAPERBACK PALS BOOK CLUB

Grades 4 & 5. Enjoy a snack, a craft and play a game.

Register for one session only per month.

Monday, September 9, 4-5 pm Thursday, September 12, 4-5 pm Monday, October 7, 4-5 pm Thursday, October 10, 4-5 pm September book pick up: through August 30 October book pick up: September 9-27

Grades 2 & 3. Enjoy an interactive book discussion, activities and snacks.

Tuesday, September 10, 4-5 pm Tuesday, October 15, 4-5 pm September book pick up: through September 3 October book pick up: September 10-October 8

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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MIDDLE GROUND Grades 6-8 CROSSOVER Grades 6-12 THEATER THURSDAYS

ANIME CLUB

Thursdays: September 5 & October 3, 4:00 pm Join us for movie night and popcorn. Movies are rated G, PG or PG-13 and end times vary. NR

Mondays: September 16 & October 14, 7-8 pm Sample Japanese-inspired snacks, watch Anime and make new friends. R

ESCAPE THE 20TH CENTURY! Saturday, September 21, 2-3:30 pm Welcome to the ‘80s! Search for clues and work together to solve puzzles that will lead you back to the present day. You only have 90 minutes before you’re stuck in the past forever.

Snacks provided. R

COOKING 101: POPCORN BALLS Friday, October 18, 4:30-5:30 pm Learn to make your own snacks and treats. You’ll receive a recipe card at each program so you can recreate these tasty treats on your own. Materials provided. R

Middle School

BOOK CLUB Discussion, Activities, Snacks.

SPOOKY SHOW & SNACKS Tuesday, October 29, 6:30-8:30 pm Join us for a showing of Goosebumps (2015) and mix your own popcorn flavors at our snack station filled with fun and tasty treats. R

Register and pick up your free copy at the Kids Desk. R Free books provided by the Helen N. Morrow Trust.

Video chat with author

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WELL, THAT WAS AWKWARD

BY RACHEL VAIL

POSTED

BY JOHN DAVID ANDERSON

Monday, September 23, 7–8 pm Gracie has a huge crush on the tall, weirdly good-looking A.J., but it turns out he has a crush on her best friend, Sienna. Things are about to get interesting!

Book pick up: through September 15.

Monday, November 25, 7-8 pm In middle school, words aren’t just wordsthey can be weapons or gifts. The right words can win you friends or make you enemies. Sometimes they can change things forever.

Book pick up: September 23November 15.

Video chat with author

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HIGH SCHOOL Grades 9-12

THE IMPRESSO ESPRESSO Thursday, September 12, 7-8:30 pm Learn to make three different kinds of coffee shop drinks: Pumpkin Spice Latte, White Hot Chocolate and French Vanilla Iced Coffee. R

HIGH SCHOOL VOLUNTEER SQUAD

ESCAPE ROOM

Mondays: September 23 & October 21, 7-8 pm Earn credit for Harper Promise, National Honor Society or college scholarships. Earn one hour of credit for each meeting you attend. R

Monday, October 7, 7-8 pm Participants have one hour to find clues that unlock puzzles to “escape” the library. R

PAINTED CANVAS PILLOWS

Tuesday, October 15, 7-8 pm Use burlap, paint and buttons to create a work of art. R

Thursday, September 26, 7-8:30 pm Sew and paint a pillowcase. No experience required. R

HAUNTING BURLAP ART

WELCOMING COMMITTEE BOOK CLUB Looking to diversify your perspectives with books you read?

Peer into the spectrum of marginalized lives to explore topics related to each main character’s struggles, triumphs and experience. Book discussion led by library staff.

Register and pick up your free copy at the Adult Desk. R Free books provided by the Helen N. Morrow Trust.

THE MONSTRUMOLOGIST

BY RICK YANCEY Tuesday, September 3, 7-8 pm A gothic tour de force that explores the darkest heart of man and monster and asks the question: When does man become the very thing he hunts?

Book pick up: through September 3.

R = Registration required | NR = No registration

ASH

BY MALINDA LO Tuesday, October 1, 7-8 pm The day Ash meets Kaisa, the King’s Huntress, her heart begins to change.

Their friendship is as delicate as a new bloom, it reawakens Ash’s capacity for love and her desire to live.

Book pick up: beginning September 4.

A professional with LGBTQIA experience will attend to offer insight and answer questions as they relate to the book discussion. Refreshments provided.

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THE LAUNCH PAD | MAKERSPACE

REENERGIZING RECESS Launch Pad Closed September 9-15 Programs held in The Launch Pad unless otherwise noted. Ages vary.

BUTTERFLY BELL JAR

PERSONALIZED PHONE STANDS

Wednesday, September 4, 1-2:30 pm Friday, October 18, 6-7:30 pm Ages 12 and older. Use preserved moss, twigs and more to create your own nonliving cloche terrarium. Materials provided. Register for one session only. R

Monday, September 16, 5:30-7 pm Training Lab Ages 14 and older. Use the software program Inkscape to personalize a wooden phone stand. R

CRAFT-O-RAMA

Thursday, September 19, 6-8 pm Friday, October 11, 6-8 pm Youth Activity Room Ages 10 and older. Join fellow fiber artists to knit and crochet simple red hats to be donated to the American Heart Association’s Little Hats, Big Hearts™ initiative. This effort raises awareness of living heart-healthy lifestyles, congenital heart defects and what we can do to help prevent them.

Bring your red cotton or acrylic yarn and tools; we’ll provide the simple patterns, refreshments and we’ll ship them too.

Previous crochet or knit experience required. R

Thursdays: September 5 & October 3, 6-8 pm Tuesdays: September 24 & October 22, 5-7 pm Ages 12 and older. Bring your own project to work on and enjoy the company of other crafters in this creative session.

There will be no instructional portion of the event. R

WATER COLOR CARTOONS Friday, September 6, 6-8 pm Tuesday, October 1, 6-8 pm Grades 6-12. Use brushed ink and watercolor paints to enhance your own cartoon drawings and participate in the popular Inktober social media challenge. Register for one session only. R

CROCHET & KNITTING CLUB Mondays: September 9 & October 7, 1-3 pm Tuesdays: September 17 & October 15, 6-8 pm Knit and crochet with a group of experienced crafters.

Bring your own supplies and projects to work on. R

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CRAFTING FOR A CAUSE: LITTLE HATS, BIG HEARTS

MAKE A DIFFERENCE FOR THE AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION The Launch Pad will be a collection site for the Little Hats, Big Hearts initiative sponsored by the American Heart Association beginning Monday, September 16 through Monday, December 9.

Please drop off your knit and crochet creations or pick up a set of instructions in The Launch Pad.

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HAND LETTERING Friday, September 20, 6-8 pm Tuesday, October 29, 6-8 pm Ages 12 and older. From bold strokes to thin lines, we’ll practice the basic building blocks to form hand lettered words. Register for one session only. R

CREATIVEBUG Monday, September 23, 6-7 pm Training Lab Ages 14 and older. Creativebug is a video library of tutorials for DIY crafters, creators and artists. We’ll go over a demo of Creativebug and demonstrate how to use it from your own home. R

MOON OVER WHEELING Monday, October 7, 7-8:30 pm All ages. Volunteers from the Lake County Astronomical Society will bring sophisticated telescopes to allow the public to view the moon and other celestial objects. Visitors are welcome to view at any time during the scheduled hours and stay as long as they want. Groups are welcome. In the case of inclement weather, alternative activities will be held inside the library. Meet at the Main Entrance. NR

MAKE A MODEL ONLINE Monday, October 14, 6-7:30 pm Training Lab Ages 14 and older. Get started with TinkerCAD, a free 3D modeling program. We’ll walk you through the basics of building with this easy-to-use browser based software and talk about how to submit your 3D prints to the library. R

DESIGN YOUR SIGN Monday, October 28, 5:30-7:30 pm Training Lab Ages 14 and older. Use Inkscape to create a custom design that we’ll engrave on a wooden sign. R

R = Registration required | NR = No registration

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ADULT Programs held in the Lake or Cook Rooms unless otherwise noted.

CRAFT NIGHT: DREAMCATCHER Tuesday, September 10, 6-7 pm or 7:30-8:30 pm Ages 18 and older. Kim Sigafus discusses the significance of dreamcatchers in Ojibwa culture and guides you in creating your own dreamcatcher to take home.

Materials provided. Register for one session only. Duplicate registrations will be cancelled. R

WRITER’S WORKSHOP Tuesdays: September 10 & October 1, 6:30-8:45 pm Ages 18 and older. Share your work with others in a supportive atmosphere at this monthly community writers group led by author Ginnie Foley. September’s workshop will be held in the Youth Activity Room. R

WILLS AND TRUSTS Thursday, September 19, 7-8:30 pm Attorney Jacob K. Ehrensaft gives a presentation on wills and trusts, including power of attorney, probate, guardianship and the importance of planning ahead. R

SAMMY Friday, September 20, 2-3:30 pm Sammy Davis Jr. made his name as a dancer, singer, actor and comedian, but he was also an avid photographer and gourmet cook. Presenter Hy Speck highlights Davis’ life and career. R

SPEAKING OF FAMILY STORYTELLING WORKSHOP Session 1: Saturday, September 28, 1-4 pm Session 2: Saturday, October 12, 1-4 pm Learn the art of personal narrative storytelling in this two-part workshop facilitated by Diane Kastiel, threetime Moth StorySLAM winner and producer of First Person Live. Must attend both workshop sessions and complete an assignment between sessions. R Session 1 – Explores building blocks of a good story, tips for telling a story with ease and generating ideas to craft a personal narrative on the topic of family. Participants will write a draft of their story as homework after Session 1.

Session 2 – Participants share their stories with the group to get structured feedback.

STORYTELLING PERFORMANCE Thursday, October 24, 7-8:30 pm Celebrate Family History Month by getting to know your neighbors and their family stories. This storytelling performance hosted by Diane Kastiel, features participants from the preceding workshops hosted at the library. R

CHOOSING THE RIGHT MEDICARE DRUG PLAN Wednesday, September 25, 7-8:30 pm Open enrollment for Medicare Parts D and Medicare Part C is October 15 through December 7. Lou Barnett, senior health insurance program coordinator for Wheeling Township, reviews how Parts C and D work. The session includes a live demonstration of the Medicare Plan Finder on Medicare.gov. R

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THE MUSIC & INFLUENCE OF WILLIE NELSON Thursday, September 26, 2-3 pm Musician Steve Justman performs the songs of Willie Nelson, an American original whose body of work continues to influence music and culture today. R

MOVIES

ADDING CONTEXT: SOCIAL HISTORY FOR GENEALOGISTS Thursday, September 26, 7-8:30 pm Add depth and greater human interest to your family stories by including the social settings in which your ancestors lived.

Discuss the value of adding social context to family stories, review samples of narratives and look at published social histories to determine where and how to find materials of interest to genealogists. R

READ ALL ABOUT IT! NEWSPAPERS AS GENEALOGICAL RESOURCE Wednesday, October 2, 7-8 pm Use newspapers to find information about your ancestors, including obituaries, marriage and birth announcements, legal cases, etc. R

AT ETERNITY’S GATE (2018) Thursday, September 5, 6-8 pm Monday, September 9, 1-3 pm Explore the world and mind of Vincent van Gogh who despite skepticism, ridicule and illness, created some of the world’s most stunning works of art. Rated R.

FIRST TIME HOME BUYERS Thursday, October 3, 7-8:30 pm Real Estate Broker Amy Thompson discusses the mortgage process and rates, seller disclosures, the negotiating process, closing costs and more. R

MEDIGAP BUYER’S GUIDE Tuesday, October 8, 1-2 pm Find out what Medicare doesn’t cover, how to lower insurance premiums and save hundreds. Pick the best supplemental insurance policy tailored for you. R

CRAFT NIGHT: WINE GLASS CANDLE HOLDER Mondays: October 14 or October 21, 7-8:30 pm Ages 18 and older. Artist Shari Pontillo shows you how to paint and decorate a pair of wine glasses to create candleholders for the fall season. Materials provided. Register for one session only. Duplicate registrations will be cancelled. R

FIGHTING WITH MY FAMILY (2019) Monday, October 7, 1-3 pm Thursday, October 10, 6-8 pm Having grown up in a professional wrestling family, Raya Knight uproots herself from small-town England as a teenager to pursue WWE glory in Los Angeles. Rated PG-13.

Registration required. Popcorn served.

R = Registration required | NR = No registration

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ADULT Programs held in the Lake or Cook Rooms unless otherwise noted.

GERMANY’S LIQUID BREAD: A HISTORY & BEER TASTING Thursday, October 17, 7-8:30 pm Ages 21 and older. A photo ID with birth date is required to enter this program. Once so essential to daily diets that it was referred to as “liquid bread,” German beer to this day is a source of great cultural pride. Historian Anette Isaacs presents an exploration into the history of this iconic drink, followed by a free beer tasting courtesy of Buffalo Creek Brewing. 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.

IRENE ADLER: THE ONLY WOMAN TO OUTSMART SHERLOCK HOLMES

UNDERSTANDING HOMELESSNESS

Friday, October 18, 2-3 pm Performer Laura Keyes brings to life the Sherlock Holmes character Irene Adler. Meet the only woman who outsmarted the world’s greatest detective and discover why she had such a profound impact on his life and career. R

AUTHOR EVENT: GAIL LUKASIK Saturday, October 26, 1-3 pm Gail Lukasik discusses her book, White Like Her: My Family’s Story of Race and Racial Passing.

She’ll share her personal and genealogical journey to uncover the truth of her mother’s racial heritage and how her appearance on PBS’s Genealogy Roadshow led to the discovery of her lost family. R

Tuesday, September 24, 7-8:30 pm In the United States, more than half a million people experience homelessness. Local social service organizations JOURNEYS and NorthWest Compass discuss how homelessness affects our communities and what we can do to address the issue. R

FILM SCREENING THE OTHER SIDE OF IMMIGRATION Tuesday, October 22, 7-8:30 pm A 2010 documentary film directed by Roy Germano that explores why so many people leave the Mexican countryside to work in the United States and what happens to the families and communities they leave behind. A discussion will follow the screening, led by Chicago immigrant rights activist and labor organizer Jorge Mujica. Not Rated. R

Refreshments provided.

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 2019 Briefing Book at the Adult Services Desk and read the corresponding chapter prior to each meeting. Discussion led by Professor Gary Midkiff.

Register for each month separately. R

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Friday, September 27, 10-11:30 am Chapter 6: Cyber Conflict and Geopolitics Friday, October 25, 10-11:30 am Chapter 7: The United States and Mexico: Partnership Tested

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BOOK Discussions Book pickup at the Adult Services Desk.

RISE & READ MORNING BOOK DISCUSSION SMALL GREAT THINGS BY JODI PICOULT Tuesday, September 17 or Thursday, September 19, 10:30-11:30 am An African-American nurse, whose ultimately unsuccessful efforts to save the sick child of a white supremacist couple, results in her being charged with a crime. Registration and book pick up begins: August 20. Register for one session only. R

THE TEA GIRL OF HUMMINGBIRD LANE BY LISA SEE Tuesday, October 15 or Thursday, October 17, 10:30-11:30 am A woman from the Akha tribe of China’s Yunnan province becomes a tea entrepreneur as her daughter grows up in California.

Registration and book pick up begins: September 17.

Register for one session only. R

READ & BE WELL EVENING BOOK DISCUSSION THE 4 FACETS OF GRIEF BY RUTH E. FIELD, LCSW Wednesday, October 16, 7-8:30 pm Join us for conversations focusing on self-care and overall wellness.

At this discussion, author and psychotherapist Ruth E. Field examines how to best react when we are experiencing an unwelcome life change. In addition to exploring the four facets she has developed, we’ll complete an exercise to create a personal self-care plan and learn a loving kindness meditation. Each participant will leave with a personal replenisher list to use at home. Registration and book pick up begins: September 17. R

Author Visit Jami Attenberg Wednesday, October 30, 7-9 pm Join us for an evening of conversation with bestselling author Jami Attenberg about her latest novel, All This Could Be Yours. Details on page 4.

BYO[BOOK] DISCUSSION Wednesday, September 18, 7-8 pm Ages 18 and older. Share what you’ve been reading with others and get recommendations from library staff about what to read next. One lucky participant will win a free book! R Refreshments provided.

R = Registration required | NR = No registration

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BUSINESS & CAREER

DATABASE BOOTCAMP FOR SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS Wednesday, September 4, 7-8:30 pm Use the library’s online resources to write a business plan, perform market research and find customers. R

HOW TO MARKET YOUR LINKEDIN PROFILE AND ATTRACT RECRUITERS Thursday, September 12, 7-8:30 pm Learn to optimize your LinkedIn profile to attract recruiters and market your profile for a successful job search. R

SCORE BUSINESS MENTORING Wednesday, October 2, 6-7 pm, 7-8 pm, 8-9 pm Improve your business skills with SCORE. Sign up for a one-hour session. Appointments are held at the library, but registration is required through SCORE.

POWER EMPLOYMENT WORKSHOP Tuesday, October 8, 9:30 am-3:30 pm Professionals from North Suburban Cook County American Job Center offer expert guidance on how to set goals, get past application tracking systems and interview effectively to land a job in today’s market. R

DROP IN: CO-WORKING SPACE Tuesday, October 15, 11 am-1 pm Use our space to get work done, meet new people and learn about library resources. NR

Programs held in the Lake or Cook Rooms unless otherwise noted.

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RESUME REVIEW APPOINTMENTS

Kick-start your career by signing up for a one-hour resume review with a career specialist. R Wednesdays: September 4 & 18; October 2, 16 & 30 2-3 pm, 3-4 pm, 4-5 pm Fridays: September 13 & 27; October 11 & 25 10-11 am, 11 am-12 pm, 12-1 pm

DIGITAL CONNECTIONS

Classes held in the Training Lab.

TECH DROP-IN Tuesdays: September 3 & 17; October 1, 15 & 29, 10-11:30 am Have a basic question about your device? Thinking of trying Cloud Library, Hoopla or another library app? Stop by and chat with library staff about these topics and more. NR

INTRODUCTION TO MICROSOFT WORD Wednesday, September 11, 7-8:30 pm Intended for beginners, this class introduces the ribbon menu and teaches you how to create and edit text. Basic mouse and keyboarding skills required. R

INTERMEDIATE MICROSOFT WORD Wednesday, September 18, 7-8:30 pm Learn how to insert and manipulate images, use Style templates, take screenshots and use Mail Merge. Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word is required. R

ADVANCED MICROSOFT WORD Wednesday, September 25, 7-8:30 pm Learn how to use the Design and Layout tabs and other advanced features. Working knowledge of Microsoft Word required. R

R = Registration required | NR = No registration

WELCOME TO YOUR NEW CATALOG: POWERPAC Learn how to use our new catalog, PowerPAC, to borrow books from our partner libraries.

Drop-in sessions in the lobby; NR Thursday, October 17, 11:30 am-1 pm Friday, October 25, 11:30 am-1 pm Thursday, October 31, 11 am-12 pm Training Lab sessions; R Wednesdays: October 16 & 30, 7-8:30 pm; October 23, 10-11:30 am

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ESL

Classes held in the Training Lab.

WINTER QUARTER

January 6–March 20, 2020

FALL QUARTER

September 16–December 620 BEGINNING ESL September 16-December 6 Mondays and Fridays, 10:30 am–12 pm Learn basic words to describe family, home, food and other simple phrases. Limit: 24. TR

INTERMEDIATE ESL Daytime Session: September 16-December 4 Mondays and Wednesdays, 1–2:30 pm Evening Session: September 17-December 5 Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7–8:30 pm Learn simple phrases for shopping, interviews and getting around. Practice what you learn through activities and games. Limit: 24. TR

ADVANCED ESL September 17-December 5 Tuesdays and Thursdays, 1–2:30 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

NO CLASS

September 2, Labor Day, library closed.

September 9–13 No classes or tutoring.

ESL Lab closed.

Thanksgiving week, November 25-29.

ESL Lab Hours Mon • Wed • Fri Tues • Thurs

Sat • Sun

10 am–4 pm 2–8 pm Closed

REGISTRATION ESL registration is by ticket only on the first day of the 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 except conversation class.

CONVERSATION CLASS September 20-December 6 Fridays, 1–2:30 pm Practice English conversation and learn new words, idioms and common expressions. Limit: 24. TR

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Indian Trails Public Library District | September • October 2019

THE BRANCH

Programs held at the Branch 99 E. Palatine Rd., Prospect Heights

DECORATE A PIÑATA! Friday, September 6, 6-7:30 pm Decorate a colorful piñata with crepe paper to create a one-of-a-kind party piece (one per family). Limit: 15. TRB

Crafts made at the Branch!

FAMILY CRAFT NIGHT Thursdays: September 12 & October 10, 6-7:30 pm Fridays: September 13 & October 11, 6-7:30 pm All ages. Create unique seasonal and theme-based projects.

Same project is offered on Thursday and Friday of the same month. NR

PAPER QUILLING PENDANT Friday, October 25, 5:30-7:30 pm Ages 12 and older. Learn basic quilling techniques and shapes to create your own project. Limit: 14. TRB

CITA UNO A UNO EN LA SUCURSAL

Ofrecemos asistencia individual en español en computación, tecnología, conceptos básicos del uso de la máquina de coser y mucho más. Venga a la sucursal durante horario regular o haga una cita: 847.459.4101 o branch@indiantrailslibrary.org.

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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MAIN LIBRARY

355 Schoenbeck Rd., Wheeling, IL 60090 Phone: 847.459.4100 www.itpld.org

355 Schoenbeck Rd.,Wheeling IL 60090

HOURS M–F Sat. Sun.

9 am–9 pm 9 am–5 pm 12–5 pm

ECRWSS Postal Customer

LIBRARY BRANCH

99 E. Palatine Rd., Prospect Heights, IL 60070 Phone: 847.459.4101

BRANCH HOURS M–F Sat. Sun.

1–8 pm 10 am–3 pm Closed

Photos/video may be taken during events.

BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES

President: Vice President: Treasurer: Secretary:

Louise Barnett Henry Hackney Jr. Bruce D. Matthews Jamie Bulger Vicki Baba John Chu Don Roalkvam

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Brian D. Shepard

The Indian Trails Public Library District Board of Trustees meets on the third Wednesday of the month at 7:00 pm.

The meeting is open to the public.

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LIBRARY & BRANCH CLOSINGS Labor Day

Monday, September 2

Used Book Sale

Saturday, September 14, 9 am-4:30 pm Sunday, September 15, 12-3 pm Fiction and nonfiction books for all ages.

Sunday: Fill a bag of books for $5.

Free admittance.

THREE WAYS TO REGISTER FOR PROGRAMS Online: Click Events at www.itpld.org In person: Stop by any service desk By phone: 847.459.4100 Select option 1

Registration opens August 15 9 am

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