NEWSLETTER JAN/FEB 2024 VOL. 21, NO. 1
JOIN IN OUR A NNUA L C OMMUNIT Y-WIDE RE A D
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HIGHLIGHTS New Branding
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Bookmark Design Contest
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2023 Recap
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L IBR A RY NE WS
LETTER FROM THE DIRECTOR
REGISTRATION & EVENT INFORMATION Please visit lincolnwoodlibrary.org, call (847) 677-5277, or stop by to register. Please contact the library at least 5 days prior to a program if you require special accommodations. [R] REGISTRATION REQUIRED Registrants do need a Lincolnwood Library card to attend. [C] REGISTRATION REQUIRED WITH LINCOLNWOOD CARD Registrants do not need a Lincolnwood Library card to attend. [D] DROP-IN Everyone is welcome to attend, but supplies and space may be limited. [H] HYBRID Registrants can choose to visit in person or attend live online via Zoom. New members should register with their email address to receive the Zoom information.
This is the time of year when everyone starts talking about making resolutions–coming up with ways to improve our lives, be better people. Your social media fills up with diet ads, exercise promotions, and selfeducation tools. Those are fine in a guilt-inducing sort of way, but those resolutions don’t tend to last very long. Author Mike Rucker urges us instead to resolve to make time for fun in his book The Fun Habit: How the Pursuit of Joy and Wonder Can Change Your Life. He says, “Instead of dedicating daily quality time to fun, we relegate it to once-a-year vacations…The sad reality is that most of us all but abandon fun after early adulthood.” Lincolnwood Reads this year is dedicated to helping all of us devote some time and yes, effort, to having fun. I’ll admit that initially I was a little dubious about focusing on fun during a time when the world can seem especially grim. But Rucker is pretty persuasive about the benefits of being curious, experiencing wonder, and feeding your brain with new information even in serious times. Packed with research, real-life stories, and strategies, The Fun Habit is a surprisingly substantial and practical look at the value of fun. You will not be surprised to hear that I think the Lincolnwood Library offers a lot of opportunities for fun, from cozying up with a new mystery, trying out a new soup recipe, learning another language, or trying out painting. Of course we have lots of books (both print and digital), but we also have programs planned to provide hands-on fun and learning for everyone from babies to seniors. We hope you get your new year off to a fun start by joining us in reading and then trying out The Fun Habit. You’ll find lots more information on pages 8-9. And maybe like me, you will also sign up for a reading challenge as part of your resolution to have more fun. I usually don’t quite make my goal, but for me, it’s fun!
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Susan Dove Lempke SUSAN DOVE LEMPKE
Director of the Lincolnwood Public Library District
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FA MILY
FAMILY EVENTS ARE FOR KIDS AND THEIR CAREGIVERS TO ENJOY TOGETHER
BOARD GAME MANIA Ages 5+ with caregiver Tue, Jan 2 • 2-3:30pm • [D] Come and play one of our many fun tabletop games or solve puzzle games like Rubik’s Cubes.
FAMILY MOVIE: DISNEY’S THE LITTLE MERMAID Ages 2-16 with caregiver Wed, Jan 3 • 2-4:15pm • [R] Relax and enjoy an afternoon movie at the library. We’ll be watching Disney’s live-action movie, The Little Mermaid (PG, 135 min, 2023).
TALEWISE: BREAK THE ICE! Grades K-5 with caregiver Sat, Jan 27 • 3-4pm • [R] The Science Heroes are on a quest to discover the ‘coolest’ thing in science: DRY ICE! Interactive, hands-on show for kids grades K-5 and their families.
MICHAEL’S MUSIC MACHINE Ages 0-7 with caregiver Sat, Feb 10 • 3-4pm • [R] Join Michael’s Music Machine for this special weekend concert! We will read books, sing songs, and dance in this weekend version of our regular Musical Storytime.
FAMILY PAINT NIGHT Ages 5+ with caregiver Mon, Feb 12 • 6-7pm • [C] Recreate your own masterpiece by following instructions to paint your own version of the sample art piece. All materials will be provided.
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BA BIE S PRE S CHOOL ER S
BABY STORYTIME
PAJAMA STORYTIME
Ages Birth-24 months with caregiver Mondays • 9:30-10am • [D]
Ages 0-5 with caregiver Mon, Jan 8, Feb 5 • 6:15-6:45pm • [D]
We’ll read stories, sing songs, and play at this storytime designed just for babies.
Wind down and get cozy with some bedtime stories. Feel free to wear your pajamas and bring your favorite stuffed animal!
PRESCHOOL STORYTIME
SUNDAY STORYTIME
Ages 2-4 with caregiver Mondays • 10:30-11am • [D] Join us on Monday mornings for books, songs, and fun in this storytime for 2-4 year olds.
Ages 0-5 with caregiver Sun, Jan 14, Feb 25 • 3:30-4pm • [D] Read stories, sing songs, and more! Aimed at kids under 5, but older siblings are welcome to join the fun too.
FAMILY STORYTIME Ages 0-5 with caregiver Tuesdays • 10-10:30am • [D] Read stories, sing songs, and play games at this all-ages storytime.
MUSICAL STORYTIME Ages 0-5 with caregiver Wednesdays • 9:30-10:30am • [D] Sing and dance along at this musical storytime! Check online each week to see if the storytime will be led by library staff or Michael’s Music Machine.
Ages 0-5 with caregiver Thu, Jan 18 • 10:00-10:30am • [R] Join us for a bilingual English-Hebrew storytime led by local children’s author, Arianna Brooks.
FRIDAY FAMILY FUN Ages 0-5 with caregiver Fridays • 10:30-11am • [D]
DONUT STORYTIME
Join us for a fun, creative activity for young children and their caregivers. Activities include art, movement, STEM, and stories. See our website for details of each weekly activity.
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HEBREW STORYTIME
Ages 3+ with caregiver Sat, Jan 20, Feb 17 • 10:30-11am • [R] Begin your day with songs, stories, and donuts provided by Schlegl’s Donuts.
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K IDS DROP-IN CRAFTS
SPARKLY ICICLE CRAFT
LOVE BUGS
Grades K-5 Fri, Jan 5, Mon, Feb 19 • 2-3pm • [D]
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Grades K-3 Wed, Feb 14 • 3:45-4:30pm • [R]
Drop-in and make a craft with your family and friends. While supplies last.
Make stunning, glittery icicles to hang as winter decorations.
Make a super sweet paper roll love bug craft for Valentine’s Day.
LEGO & DUPLO CLUB
EXPLORATION STATION: STEAM ACTIVITIES
PUFFY HEART VALENTINES
Grades K-5 Sat, Jan 6, Feb 3 • 10:30-11:30am • [D]
Grades K-3 Thu, Jan 18, Feb 15 • 3:45-4:30pm • [R]
Create your own LEGO or Duplo masterpiece with the Library’s collection of bricks.
Build, create, and experiment with us for playtime and activities based around the building blocks of STEAM learning.
READING TO THE DOGS
Grades K-5 Fri, Feb 9 • 3:45-4:45pm • [R] Make a puffy heart valentine’s for somebody you love (or yourself!)
CRAFTY CREATIONS
Grades K-5 Thu, Jan 11, Feb 8 • 6-7pm • [R] Build reading skills by reading next to trained dogs from Rainbow Animal Assisted Therapy. Children will receive at least 15 minutes of personal reading time with a dog.
Grades K-5 Wed, Jan 24, Thu, Feb 29 • 3:45-4:30pm • [D] We’ll provide the supplies, you bring your imagination to this open-ended crafting program.
STEP-BY-STEP DRAWING Grades 2-5 Wed, Jan 31 • 3:45-4:45pm • [R] Form new drawing skills while having fun using a step-by-step process.
ARTIST STUDIES Grades K-5 Sat, Jan 13 • 2:30-3:30pm • [R] Create works of art inspired by children’s illustrators and other artists.
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TECH TAKE-A-PART Grades K-5 Thu, Feb 1 • 3:30-4:30pm • [R]
Take apart a variety of old technology to see how it works and explore the inner workings of everyday objects. Caregivers are welcome to join in the fun!
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T WEENS & TEENS
GRADES 6-8
GRADES 9-12
VISION BOARDS FOR MIDDLE SCHOOLERS
VISION BOARDS FOR HIGH SCHOOLERS
Grades 6-8 Thu, Jan 11 • 4-5pm • [R]
Grades 9-12 Tue, Jan 9 • 6:30-7:30pm • [R]
Make your aspirations for the New Year a reality by creating a vision board! Poster board, creative supplies and images for your inspiration will be supplied.
Make your aspirations for the New Year a reality by creating a vision board! All materials plus snacks to help fuel your creativity will be supplied.
NINTENDO SWITCH GAME TOURNAMENT
GRADES 6-12
Grades 6-8 Fri, Jan 19, Feb 23 • 4-5pm • [R] Compete in various Nintendo Switch games in a tournament-style competition to win a prize!
COUNCIL OF AWESOME TWEENS Grades 6-8 Thu, Jan 25, Feb 22 • 4-5pm • [R] Enthusiastic, motivated students are invited to join the Library Council of Awesome Tweens, aka Library C.A.T. Hang out, eat snacks, help plan programs, and suggest ideas to make our already-awesome library even more awesome!
HANG OUT & CROCHET Grades 6-12 Sun, Jan 21, Feb 18 • 2-3pm • [R] Bring your crochet projects and work on them at our new crochet group. (Note this is not an instructional class for beginners, crochet knowledge and experience required). Do you prefer knitting? You are welcome to bring your knitting project and join us.
PAINT & SNACK Grades 6-12 Mon, Jan 29 • 4:30-5:30pm • [R] Recreate your own masterpiece by following step-by-step instructions to paint your own version of the sample art piece. Snacks will be available to help feed your creativity.
INTERNATIONAL SNACK EXPLORATION Grades 6-12 Tue, Jan 16, Feb 13 • 4:30-5:15pm • [R] Taste and rank snacks from around the world and learn about a new country each month while you munch on unique foods!
ANIME CLUB Grades 6-12 Tue, Jan 30, Feb 29 • 4:30-5:30pm • [R] Watch anime, draw manga and enjoy snacks at our new Anime Club!
BEADED KEYCHAINS Grades 6-12 Tue, Feb 6 • 4:30-5:30pm • [R] DIY your own customized beaded keychains using the library’s collection of beads and other materials.
FLOWER STILL LIFE WATERCOLORS Grades 6-12 Sat, Feb 24 • 3-4pm• [R] Try your hand at using watercolors to create beautiful still life paintings of flowers.
TEEN BOOKBOXES Grades 9-12 Register February 1-15 • [C] Teen BookBoxes are free subscription box style treats for teen bibliophiles! Each customized box contains a selected library book and other goodies to keep. Sign up between February 1-15, and we’ll contact you when your BookBox is ready to pick up.
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TITL E HERE
UNVEILING OUR NEW LOGO AND BRAND! As we step into a new year, the library is embarking on a fresh start, and what better way to usher in this new chapter than with our brand-new logo and branding. Our new logo is the result of months of careful design work and invaluable input from our dedicated staff and the community. It encapsulates the spirit and vital role of the library in Lincolnwood. Inspired by the architecture of our beloved building, this simplified logo is as unique and iconic
as the structure itself. Atop the building, the sun’s rays create a warm and welcoming ambiance, symbolizing the array of services and materials we provide. This refreshed design not only modernizes our image, but also better communicates our vision for the future. We can’t wait for you to see it and for it to become a symbol of the vibrant and thriving library we’re building together.
“THE NEW LIBRARY LOGO IS ILLUMINATING, LIKE OUR LIBRARY, ENLIGHTENING EVERYONE WHO ENTERS OUR PHYSICAL OR VIRTUAL SPACE.” - BOARD MEMBER “A WINDOW INTO THE PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE” - STAFF MEMBER We’re thrilled to share our excitement about the new logo and the fresh energy it brings to our library community! As we embark on this exciting journey, we’re gearing up to roll out exclusive merchandise that showcases our revamped
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identity. Get ready to wear your library pride with pride! Stay tuned for the unveiling of our merchandise collection --a tangible expression of our commitment to fostering a vibrant and unified library experience.
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ONE BOOK •
L INC OL N WOOD
The annual Lincolnwood Reads Reading Program consists of our community coming together to open the same book and close them with a deeper understanding of community, enjoying life, and having fun. Participate in Lincolnwood Reads by reading The Fun Habit by Mike Rucker and attending enriching events. Copies of the book are available to check out at the Library or online on Libby. Discover the latest compelling scientific evidence for the potent and revitalizing value of fun and how to make having fun a habitual and authentic part of your daily life. Doesn’t it seem that the more we seek happiness, the more elusive it becomes? There is an easy fix, hiding in plain sight. Fun is an action you can take here and now, practically anywhere, anytime. Through research and science, we know fun is enormously beneficial to our physical and psychological well-being, yet fun’s absence from our modern lives is striking. Join us for this year’s Lincolnwood Reads to learn how to prioritize fun in your own life.
Want to share The Fun Habit with the children in your family? Participate and enter the prize drawing by checking out books from the themed display in the Youth & Teen Services, and attending programs.
FOR KIDS TOO
PRIZES
SPONSORS
Visit the Adult Services reference desk after you have read the book to be entered into a drawing for the prize of your choice.
Thank you to our sponsors for supporting Lincolnwood Reads and our community!
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CHICAGO BOTANIC GARDEN HOUSEHOLD PLUS MEMBERSHIP AMC MOVIE THEATRES A-LIST MEMBERSHIP SHEDD AQUARIUM FAMILY MEMBERSHIP FIRST ASCENT ALL ACCESS MEMBERSHIP LILSTREET ART CENTER CLASS CERTIFICATE
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LOOK FOR THIS SYMBOL ON OTHER PAGES TO FIND ADDITIONAL LINCOLNWOOD READS EVENTS.
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• ONE COMMUNIT Y LINCOLNWOOD READS: AUTHOR TALK WITH MIKE RUCKER Wed, Feb 21 • 7-8pm • [R] [V] Mike Rucker joins us to discuss The Fun Habit, this year’s Lincolnwood Reads selection for adults. Rucker will give us further insights into the book and answer audience questions.
LINCOLNWOOD READS: EVENING SOCIAL Fri, Feb 23 • 7-8pm • [C] Join us for an evening of mingling and easy conversation in celebration of the Lincolnwood Reads 2024 selection, The Fun Habit by Mike Rucker. Whether you’ve finished reading or still have the book on your to-be-read list, you can partake in discussing the universal themes of work-life balance, everyday exploration, and the perpetual pursuit of fun. Doors open at 6:45pm. To complement the relaxed atmosphere, we’ll have live jazz music performed by the Morgan Turner Trio. Guests will also enjoy small bites, mocktails, and alcoholic beverages including beer and wine. Registration is limited to Lincolnwood cardholders, who may add up to three guests (Lincolnwood residence not required) to their registration. All attendees must be 21 or older and provide a valid ID at the door. Beer and wine generously donated by Bottles & Cans.
THE FUN HABIT BY MIKE RUCKER BOOK DISCUSSION
BAD ART NIGHT FOR ADULTS
Mon, Jan 8 • 11am-12pm • [R] [H]
Tue, Jan 23 • 6:30-8 pm • [C]
Mon, Feb 19 • 7-8 pm • [R] [H]
Do you like to paint or color? Do you find it relaxing to be creative, but you’re worried about it being perfect? We’ve got the program for you! Bad Art Night is a chance to unwind and create without the expectations of making something beautiful. No pressure-- just a fun time with other adults being creative. Materials are provided–all you bring is the passion.
This year’s Lincolnwood Reads selection, The Fun Habit explores how research and science show that fun is enormously beneficial to our physical and psychological well-being, and gives tips on how we can all prioritize fun in our own lives.
JOURNALING 101
EXPRESSION THROUGH COLLAGE
Tue, Jan 9 • 6:30-8 pm • [C]
Wed, Feb 28 • 6:30-8:30pm • [C]
Start off by decorating the cover of your journal to your heart’s desire! A journal and journaling prompts will be provided and participants will have an opportunity to share with others. Additional materials and supplies will be available.
This workshop will teach the basic techniques of collage making. Through different materials, learn how to use collage as a new form of expression. Perfect for any level artist! This event is sponsored by Evanston Art Center.
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ATITL DULT E SHERE GENTLE MAT YOGA Thu, Jan 4 & Feb 1, 29 • 1-2pm • [C] Join certified yoga instructor Mari-Jane Dare as she teaches gentle and relaxing yoga. Participants must bring their own yoga mat or a beach towel. Yoga blocks are optional. All experience levels are welcome. Wear comfy clothes and shoes!
COMMON SCAMS AND HOW TO AVOID THEM Mon, Jan 8 • 6:30-7:30pm • [R] Consumers can fall prey to many types of fraud or unfair business transactions. The Illinois Attorney General’s Office protects consumers’ rights and can assist when things go wrong. Attorney General Kwame Raoul’s outreach team will help residents: •
Be on the lookout for the latest scams
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CHAIR YOGA Thu, Jan 18 & Feb 15 • 1-2pm • [C] Practice seated poses in one of the gentlest forms of yoga available, led by certified yoga instructor Mari-Jane Dare. All experience levels are welcome. Wear comfy clothes and shoes!
MOBILE DMV SERVICES Fri, Jan 19 • 10am-2pm • [R] Have you been avoiding the long lines at the DMV? Wait no more! The Secretary of State’s Mobile unit will be at the library. Standard state service fees apply. A time slot will be assigned closer to the event. Available services include:
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SELF-CARE FOR BETTER HEALTH AND PRODUCTIVITY Tue, Jan 16 • 6:30-7:30pm • [R] Learn ways to create a self-care routine to feel your optimal best!
RESTORATIVE YOGA AND MINDFULNESS MEDITATION Wed, Jan 31 • 6:30-7:30pm • [C] Join certified yoga instructor Mari-Jane Dare as she teaches gentle and relaxing yoga. Mari-Jane will guide participants through mindful meditation. Participants must bring their own yoga mat or beach towel. Yoga blocks are optional. All experience levels are welcome. Wear comfy clothes and shoes!
CREATING A HEALTHY HOME Tue, Feb 6 • 6:30-7:30pm • [R] Our environments can influence our moods, habits, and health. Join Sunny Amirpour from Positively Strong as she shares how to create a healthy home.
SOAP-MAKING DEMONSTRATION Tue, Feb 13 • 6:30-8pm • [R] Explore the time-honored technique of combining oils and lye to produce soap using the cold process method with Brittany Hogan of Nefertem Naturals. Topics covered include molds, base oils, additives, coloring, making, curing, storing and lye safety. While you won’t be making the soap, you’ll receive comprehensive, printed instructions to create your own soap at home. Plus, we’re holding a soap giveaway where four lucky winners will receive a full-size bar of artisan soap. Join us for this fun and informative event!
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E HERE ENTERTITL OUR BOOKMARK DESIGN CONTEST
JAN 2 - JAN 31 ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND UNDERSTANDING UTILITY BILLS
Four winners will be selected, one from each age group:
Thu, Feb 22 • 7-8pm • [R]
PreK - 3rd Grade • 4th-8th Grade 9th-12th Grade • Adults
The Cook County Department of Environment and Sustainability Community Outreach Coordinator Kate Carney and Citizens Utility Board (CUB) will discuss how to save money on your utility bills. Kate will discuss affordable and energy-efficient ways to weatherize your home. CUB will help you understand your utility bills, special pricing programs and more. A Q&A session to follow.
Winning entries will be professionally printed and available at Lincolnwood Library for all to take and enjoy. Return your completed entry to the circulation desk in the lobby by the end of closing at 9pm on Wednesday January 31, 2024.
TEMPLATE ON BACK
Artist’s Name Phone Email
Circle one: PreK - 3rd Grade 4th-8th Grade 9th-12th Grade Adult
THE EMERGENCE AND EVOLVEMENT OF BLUES MUSIC IN AMERICAN CULTURE
I give Lincolnwood Library permission to use the artist’s name and artwork on the website, social media, and in publicity.
Sun, Feb 25 • 2-3pm • [R]
I give Lincolnwood Library permission to print bookmarks of the winning design to be made available free of charge in the Library.
Join us to celebrate Black History Month with Fruteland Jackson who will present on the historical overview of Blues music in the US. Jackson is a five-time Blues Music Award Nominee and recipient of the Blues Foundation’s “Keeping the Blues Alive” award. Learn more about the Blues from its folk roots to its dominating contemporary style while enjoying live samples of some songs.
Artist’s Signature Parent’s Signature (if artist is under 18)
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Official Rules: One entry per person. Designs will be accepted from January 2 - 31 only and must have a completed and signed entry form. Entries will not be returned after judging. Designs must be original works. Popular characters (Disney, Marvel, etc) will not be allowed due to copyright. Parents/guardians must sign for any participants under 18. All decisions are final. Winners will be notified in early February.
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THE FUN HABIT BY MIKE RUCKER Mon, Jan 8 • 11am-12pm • [R] [H] Mon, Feb 19 • 7-8 pm • [R] [H] Details about our Lincolnwood Reads Book Club pick are on pages 8-9
MONDAY MORNING BOOK DISCUSSION BLACK CAKE BY CHARMAINE WILKERSON Mon, Feb 12 • 11am-12pm • [R] [H] Two estranged siblings deal with their mother’s death and her hidden past—a journey of discovery that takes them from the Caribbean to London to California and ends with her famous black cake.
BOOKS IN THE WOODS THE MERCIES BY KIRAN MILLWOOD HARGRAVE Mon, Jan 15 • 7-8pm • [R] [H] After a storm has killed off all the island’s men, two women in a 1600s Norwegian coastal village struggle to survive against both natural forces and the men who have been sent to rid the community of alleged witchcraft.
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CREATE
GATHER
KNITTING SOCIAL CIRCLE
ESL COFFEE & TEA HOUR
Wednesdays • 11am-12:30pm • [D] Share tips and show off your work with needle-art enthusiasts.
EAT • CRAFT • WATCH Thu, Jan 4 & Feb 1 • 6:30-9pm • [D] Calling all crafters! Gather together over snacks, movies, and dedicated time for creating what you love. We’ll decide as a group what to watch while enjoying each other’s company and working on our own projects. As long as you can get your supplies through the door, your craft is welcome.
LEARN TO CROCHET Mon, Jan 29 • 6:30-8pm • [C] Learn a new craft and start this cozy hobby in the new year! From traditional blankets and granny squares to untraditional amigurumi creatures, learning how to crochet will open your world to endless crafty possibilities. You’ll learn about hooks, yarn, and the beginning crochet stitches in this hands-on class, led by experienced crocheter and instructor Lynneanne Pearson.
Fri, Jan 5, 19 & Feb 2, 16 • 4-5pm • [R] Join us for an hour of casual conversation to practice your English with other community members while enjoying a cup of coffee or tea. This group focuses on having lively discussions about current events and day-to-day life. Coffee and tea will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your own .
LINCOLNWOOD WRITES: WRITING CLUB Wed, Jan 3 & Feb 7 • 7-9pm • [R] Whether you’re writing for fun or to be published someday, foster your creativity with like-minded authors in this monthly group. Bring in original work to be read aloud and get constructive feedback from your peers. Ages high school and up. Learn more on our Meetup page at: https:// www.meetup.com/lincolnwood-creative-writing-meetup/
MAH JONGG Tuesdays • 1-3pm • [D] Meet other enthusiasts and play the Chinese tile-based game of Mah Jongg. Beginners welcome.
KOREAN LOTUS FLOWER LANTERN Mon, Feb 5 • 6:30-7:45pm • [C] The Korean Spirit and Culture Promotion Program (KSCPP) will teach participants step by step how to make a lovely lotus flower lantern using colored paper and pre-made wire-frame via live steam. At the same time, participants will learn about Korea’s unique history and culture, and a short documentary will follow after the craft is completed.
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TECH COMPUTER BASICS Tue, Jan 16 • 1-2:30pm • [R] Start with the basics and practice navigating and typing on Windows 10 laptops. Laptops will be provided by the Library.
MONDAY MATINEES ENJOY GREAT FILMS AT YOUR LIBRARY EVERY MONDAY AT 1PM! SEE WEBSITE FOR FULL DESCRIPTIONS. [D]
JANUARY
IPHONE & IPAD CLUB Fri, Jan 26 & Feb 23 • 1-2:30pm • [R] Bring your iPhone and iPad to meet fellow Apple device users and learn to do more with your device.
NO HARD FEELINGS (2023) Mon, Jan 8 • 1-3pm • R , 103 mins. MY BIG FAT GREEK WEDDING 3 (2023)
SMARTPHONE PHOTOGRAPHY
Mon, Jan 15 • 1-3pm • PG-13, 91 mins.
Thu, Feb 8 • 7-8:30pm • [R] Get the most out of the camera you already have! Learn how to take photos, edit them, and share from Android and iPhone devices.
DESPERATION ROAD (2023) Mon, Jan 22 • 1-3:45pm • R, 112 mins. GRAN TURISMO (2023)
GOOGLE DRIVE Thu, Feb 15 • 7-8:30pm • [R] Manage your photos, email, and calendar, and create documents, spreadsheets and presentations using free applications from Google.
Mon, Jan 29 • 1-3:30pm • PG-13, 135 mins.
FEBRUARY INSIDE OUT (2015) Mon, Feb 5 • 1-3pm • PG, 102 mins. OPPENHEIMER (2023)
LIBRARY OF
THINGS OUR LIBRARY OF THINGS IS GROWING. CHECK OUT OUR NEWEST ITEMS...
Mon, Feb 12 • 1-4pm • R, 180 mins. BARBIE (2023) Mon, Feb 19 • 1-3:30pm • PG-13, 116 mins.
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A brick from the Purple Hotel
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Civics and Citizenship Toolkit
MISSION IMPOSSIBLE - DEAD RECKONING: PART ONE (2023)
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Home Blu-ray and DVD players
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Civics flash cards
Mon, Feb 26 • 1-3:30pm • PG-13, 163 mins.
Portable Blu-ray and DVD player
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LINCOLNWOOD PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT • JANUARY & FEBRUARY 2024
total in-person visits
737 library events
868
new library card sign ups
total website visits
30,888
digital items checked out
14,390 PEOPLE attended free library events
164,107
total # items checked out
$2,073,747.43 total $ saved by users
1,372
LIBRARY OF
THINGS
$51,564.81
total $ saved by one user
# of items checked out
729
2,541
2023 YEAR IN NUMBERS
80,898
144,317
2,636
# of arts and crafts created in YTS
# of summer reading participants
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# of study room sessions
2,941 # of items delivered to local senior living facilities
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BOARD OF TRUSTEES Sheri Doniger • President Georgia Talaganis • Vice President Mary Silber • Secretary Richard Sloan • Treasurer Heidi Hedstrom • Member Michelle Kapusta • Member Deborah Silver • Member
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Susan Dove Lempke
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Kelly Horvath & Ali Walsh
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LINCOLNWOOD PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT • JANUARY & FEBRUARY 2024