Schaumburg Township District Library - February/March 2020 Guide

February/March 2020

ONE BOOK, ONE COMMUNITY PAGE 3

CENSUS PAGE 17

CONTENTS Registration Information PAGE 1

About the Library PAGE 2

One Book, One Community PAGE 3

All Ages

Registration Information REGISTER FOR FREE PROGRAMS IN PERSON: Stop by the Information Desk at any Library location.

ONLINE: Visit SchaumburgLibrary.org PHONE: Call the Information Desk at (847) 923-3347.

REGISTER FOR PROGRAMS WITH A FEE IN PERSON: Stop by the Information Desk at any Library location.

PHONE: Call the Information Desk at (847) 923-3347.

REGISTRATION DESIGNATION

DROP IN: Attend at your leisure during allotted times without registering.

REGISTER NOW: Register when you receive the Guide or any time prior to the program, space permitting.

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REGISTER: Register no sooner than date listed on program. You may still register after

Youth

TICKETED: You must pick up free tickets 30 minutes prior to the event. (Primarily

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Tweens (9-12 years)

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Teens (12-19 years)

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Adults PAGES 15–23

Technology PAGES 24–26

that date, space permitting. used for youth programs.)

Youth programs requiring registration are open to Schaumburg Township District Library cardholders only. Camp and school groups, please call (847) 923-3433 for accommodations.

WAIVER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY Some programs require participants, or the guardians of participants under age 18, to sign or agree to a Waiver and Release of Liability. You can view the Waiver and Release of Liability at SchaumburgLibrary.org/waiver, or you can request a printed copy from the Information Desk at any Library location.

PLEASE NOTE: Patrons registering for programs in person will be assisted before those who register by phone.

Fees are due at the time of registration. For all programs with a fee, refunds may only be issued (less a $5 service fee) when cancellation is made at least 7 days in advance of the program. For bus trips, the Library must also be able to fill your spot on the trip to issue a refund.

Accommodations for special assistance will be made upon request, based on availability. If possible, please register at least two weeks prior to the program and note the accommodation needed at the time of registration.

Image Release All Library visitors permit the Library to take photos and videos and to use these images in future Library publications and promotions, in print and online.

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OUR MISSION IS TO PROVIDE RELEVANT INFORMATION, BOOKS, MEDIA, TECHNOLOGY AND PROGRAMS FOR ALL AGES IN A SAFE AND FRIENDLY ENVIRONMENT THROUGH

About Schaumburg Township District Library

THE SERVICE OF WELL TRAINED STAFF.

Board Members

Anita Forte-Scott, President Jillian Bernas, Vice President/Secretary Theresa Seyring, Treasurer Julie Wroblewski Bosshart Erin Flannigan-Davies Hannah Hyman David Jonen

Leadership

Annie Miskewitch, Executive Director UPCOMING BOARD MEETINGS

Mondays • 7 p.m.

Feb. 17 & March 9 • Central Conference Room

Locations & Hours CENTRAL LIBRARY

130 S. ROSELLE ROAD • SCHAUMBURG, IL • (847) 985-4000 Monday – Friday 9 a.m. - 10 p.m.

Saturday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Sunday Noon - 9 p.m.

HANOVER PARK BRANCH

1266 IRVING PARK ROAD • HANOVER PARK, IL • (630) 372-7800 Monday – Thursday 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Friday – Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Sunday Closed

HOFFMAN ESTATES BRANCH

1550 HASSELL ROAD • HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL • (847) 885-3511 Monday – Thursday 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Friday – Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

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One Book, One Community is a time for everyone in our community to read the same book, sparking conversations about the book and its themes. It’s a new way to bring us all together to talk about families, immigrants, survival and identity, as we all read Pachinko by Min Jin Lee. And your whole family can participate because we’ve selected the picture book Dear Juno by Soyung Pak and chapter book Listen, Slowly by Thanhhà Lạại with similar themes so your kids can be a part of the fun and the conversation. Join a book discussion, visit the exhibit or attend a related program to make the most of your One Book, One Community experience.

AUTHOR VISIT: MIN JIN LEE REGISTER NOW • Teens and Adults Al Larson Prairie Center for the Arts, 201 Schaumburg Ct., Schaumburg • Thursday, Feb. 20 Drinks and hors d’oeuvres: 6 p.m. • Author visit: 7 p.m.

You’ve read Pachinko for our One Book, One Community; now meet the author. National Book Award finalist Min Jin Lee will discuss her life and her books, and answer questions. The author’s books will be available for purchase and signing thanks to Read Between the Lynes bookstore.

ADULTS

TEENS

ONE BOOK, ONE COMMUNITY BOOK DISCUSSIONS

ARTFUL DESIGNS

REGISTER NOW Central Rasmussen South • Monday, Feb. 3 • 1:30-2:30 p.m.

Hanover Park Branch • Thursday, Feb. 6 • 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Hoffman Estates Branch • Tuesday, Feb. 11 • 7-8 p.m.

Join us for a lively discussion of National Book Award finalist Pachinko by Min Jin Lee, an epic story of love, loyalty and sacrifice that traces four generations of a Korean immigrant family in 20th century Japan. Loaner copies available at the Fiction Desk or the branches.

KOREAN HISTORY & PACHINKO REGISTER NOW • Central Workshop Tuesday, Feb. 4 • 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Join the Korean Cultural Society for a historical lecture about the events in our One Book, One Community read: Pachinko by Min Jin Lee.

KOREAN AMERICANS IN CHICAGO: PAST, PRESENT & FUTURE REGISTER NOW • Central Adult Classroom Tuesday, Feb. 18 • 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Discover the history of the Korean American community in the Chicago area. Jin Lee from the Keumsil Cultural Society will present the immigration story, including family life, education, business and community growth.

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REGISTER NOW • Central Teen Place Tuesday, Feb. 4 • 7-8 p.m.

Create projects with a focus on art while discovering new techniques and trying popular crafting trends. This month we’re making Japanese blossoms.

TASTING CLUB REGISTER NOW • Central Teen Place Monday, Feb. 10 • 7-8 p.m.

Try different food and treats from around the world and in your own backyard. This month, we’re sampling the wildly popular Korean street food, Cup Bop, provided by M Sushi Burrito.

CRAFTING CUTE REGISTER NOW • Central Teen Place Wednesday, Feb 12 • 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Craft all things cute in this club for the do-ityourself teen. This month, let’s craft up Korean lotus flowers.

YOUTH DIY DESIGNS REGISTER NOW • 9-12 years • Central Craft Room Wednesday, Feb. 5 • 3:30-4:30 p.m.

Create something new with a different project each month. This month, learn how to make maedeup, traditional Korean knots.

A PICTURE IS WORTH TICKETED • 3-5 years with caregiver Central Craft Room • Friday, Feb. 14 • 10-10:45 a.m.

Pictures and communication are at the forefront of this program with activities inspired by Soyung Pak’s Dear Juno. Pick up your free tickets 30 minutes prior to the program.

AUTHOR VISIT: SOYUNG PAK REGISTER FEB. 1 • 5-8 years Central Program Room • Tuesday, Feb. 11 • 4-5 p.m.

Soyung Pak, author of Dear Juno, is here to discuss her life, her books, and to answer your questions. Families welcome.

AUTHOR VISIT: THANHHÀ LẠI REGISTER FEB. 1 • 7-12 years Central Program Room • Tuesday, Feb. 18 • 4-5 p.m.

Thanhhà Lại, author of Listen, Slowly, is here to discuss her life, her books, and to answer your questions. Families welcome.

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PROGRAMS FOR

ALL AGES PAPER FLOWERS

2020 Census

DROP IN • Central Workshop • Saturday, March 21 1-3 p.m.

Spring is in the air! Join us to make flowers for your home that will last forever, while supplies last.

KINDNESS ROCKS PAINTING DROP IN • Central Workshop • Saturday, April 4 1-3 p.m.

Paint an uplifting picture or message on a small rock. Then leave it in the Library, in Town Square or in your own neighborhood for another person to find. Materials will be provided. This program is presented in partnership with Schaumburg IL Rocks.

MOVIES DROP IN Central Workshop • Tuesdays & Thursdays • 2 p.m.

Hoffman Estates Branch • Thursdays • 3:30 & 6:30 p.m.

Hanover Park Branch • Fridays • 1 p.m.

Tuesday’s movies at the Central Workshop will be closed captioned/subtitled. Stop by, take a seat and enjoy a movie. We watch new releases, old classics and family favorites – always rated PG-13 or lower.

BOOK SALE DROP IN • Saturday, March 14 Central Library (south entrance) • 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

50¢ for paperbacks, $1 for hardcovers. Books, DVDs and more.

Did you know the average age in Schaumburg Township is 39.7, and that 51 percent of the population is female?

Our highest race percentages are white, Asian and Hispanic, respectively, and we have a high school graduation rate of 93.8 percent. Veterans comprise nearly five percent of our population, and just over 30 percent of us were born in a foreign country.

All of the above information hailed from the 2010 census, which means it is outdated by a decade. Every 10 years, the U.S. government counts the number of people living within its borders. Beginning in March, everyone in the United States will be required by law to answer census questions. The statistics gathered from the answers determine many factors vital to our system of government and our community services and resources. For example, the census determines how many representatives will be sent to Congress from each state. It also plays a key role in the annual distribution of billions of dollars in federal funds.

These funds support state, county and community programs that impact housing, education, transportation, employment, health care and public policy.

As you can imagine, counting our continually growing population is a massive undertaking that requires years

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of planning, a lot of workers, and the cooperation of everyone living in the U.S. Each of us can help smooth the process by answering the questions in a timely and accurate fashion. Fortunately, there are many ways to do this: online, by phone or on a paper form.

Here at the Library, we’re ready to assist! You can drop in to our “Census 2020” sessions scheduled at all three Library locations for one-on-one help with filling out your form. See page 17 for details. You are also welcome to attend “Census 2020: Be Counted,” on March 5 to learn more about why the census is important. If you have a question and can’t get to the Library, call the Reference Desk and one of our reference librarians will help you find the answer.

“I like everything here because this library is very cool and I also like the books.”

YOUTH PROGRAMS

- Berit I., age 6, Palatine

STORYTIMES

WALKER STORYTIME TICKETED • 1 year Mondays, Feb. 3-10 & March 2 - April 6 Central Program Room • 10-10:30 a.m.

Central Workshop • 10:15-10:45 a.m.

Music, stories, rhymes and finger plays for you and your child. Pick up your free tickets 30 minutes prior to the program.

TODDLER TIME FAMILY STORYTIME TICKETED • All Ages Central Program Room Saturdays, Feb. 1-15 & March 7 - April 11 • 11-11:30 a.m.

Central Program Room Mondays, Feb. 3-10 & March 2- April 6 • 1-1:30 p.m.

Hoffman Estates Branch Mondays, Feb. 3-10 & March 2 - April 6 • 6:30-7 p.m.

Hanover Park Branch Tuesdays, Feb. 4-11 & March 3 - April 7 • 10:30-11 a.m.

Central Program Room Tuesdays, Feb. 4-11 & March 3 - April 7 • 6:30-7 p.m.

Hoffman Estates Branch Wednesdays, Feb. 5-12 & March 4 - April 8 • 10:30-11 a.m.

Country Style Donuts, 1519 Irving Park Rd., Hanover Park Thursdays, Feb. 6-13 • 6:30-7 p.m.

Hanover Park Branch Thursdays, March 5 - April 9 • 6:30-7 p.m.

Storytelling, songs, finger plays and flannel board stories. Pick up your free tickets 30 minutes prior to the program. No tickets required for Country Style Donuts.

TICKETED • 2-3 years Thursdays, Feb. 6-13 & March 5 - April 9 Central Program Room • 10-10:30 a.m.

Central Workshop • 10:15-10:45 a.m.

Stop in with your toddler and join in the fun with rhymes, music, movement and short stories.

Pick up your free tickets 30 minutes prior to the program.

ON MY OWN PRESCHOOL STORYTIME TICKETED • 3-5 years • Central Craft Room Wednesdays, Feb. 5-12 & March 4 - April 8 • 1-1:30 p.m.

Your little ones are on their own for stories and crafts. Caregivers must remain in kidsZone during this program. Pick up your free tickets 30 minutes prior to the program.

STORYTIME WITH THE MAYOR DROP IN • All ages • Hanover Park Branch Mondays, Feb. 10 & March 9 • 11:30 a.m. - Noon Stories and music with Hanover Park Mayor Rod Craig.

INFANT STORYTIME TICKETED • under 1 year • Central Program Room Thursdays, Feb. 6-13 & March 5 - April 9 • 10:30-11 a.m.

Short stories, music and movement for you and your child. Pick up your free tickets 30 minutes prior to the program.

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YOUTH PROGRAMS

“The toys are fun and I like to read on the Hungry Caterpillar bench.”

- Jia F., age 5, Hanover Park

PRESCHOOL PROGRAMS BABY PLAY

UNTIDY TODDLERS

DANCE PARTY

DROP IN • 0-24 months Hoffman Estates Branch • Tuesdays, Feb. 4 - April 7 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Central Program Room • Wednesdays, Feb. 5 - April 1 9:30-11 a.m.

Hoffman Estates Branch • Wednesdays, Feb. 5 - April 1 6-7 p.m.

Hanover Park Branch • Fridays, Feb. 7 - April 3 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Come play with your baby and chat with other caregivers.

REGISTER FEB. 1 • 1-3 years with caregiver Central Craft Room • 10-10:45 a.m. • Friday, Feb. 21 Dinosaurs!

Explore sensory stations based on the themes listed above.

TICKETED • 0-5 years with caregiver Central Program Room • Friday, March 6 10-10:30 a.m. OR 10:45-11:15 a.m.

Shake your rattles and roll. No rattle? No problem! Instruments will be provided. Pick up your free tickets 30 minutes prior to the program.

PARENT/CHILD CRAFT DROP IN • 2-5 years • Central Craft Room Thursdays, Feb. 6-27 • 1-1:30 p.m.

Tuesdays, March 3-31 • 1-1:30 p.m.

Make a simple craft with your preschooler.

PLAY GROUP DROP IN • 2-6 years with caregiver • Central Craft Room Fridays, Feb. 7, March 13 & April 3 • 10-11 a.m.

Play and explore with our various sensory toys and activities.

PUPPET SHOW TICKETED • 3 years & up • Central Program Room Saturday, Feb. 22 • 11-11:30 a.m.

Library staff will perform a puppet show. Pick up your free tickets 30 minutes prior to the program.

YOGA FOR LITTLE ONES TICKETED • Central Program Room 0-12 months • Thursday, Feb. 27 • 10-10:45 a.m.

1-3 years • Monday, Feb. 24 9:30-10:15 a.m. OR 10:30-11:15 a.m.

3-5 years • Tuesday, Feb. 25 9:30-10:15 a.m. OR 10:30-11:15 a.m.

Join Certified Yoga Instructor Marti Anne Lahood as she leads your little one in a relaxing yoga session. Pick up your free tickets 30 minutes prior to the program.

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YOUTH PROGRAMS

ADAPTIVE The structure for the following programs includes a visual schedule, books, soft music and lighting, and movement activities. Supports such as fidget toys and noise reduction earmuffs will be available. Call (847) 923-3439 to register and tell us of any accommodations you require.

FIZZING HEART ERUPTIONS AUTISM MOVEMENT THERAPY

REGISTER NOW • 3-6 years Central Storytime Room • Tuesday, Feb. 4 • 1-1:30 p.m.

Join us for a storytime for children with autism spectrum disorders, sensory processing issues, or who are differently-abled.

REGISTER NOW • Central Program Wednesdays, Feb. 12 & March 11 3-6 years with caregiver • 6-6:30 p.m.

6-8 years with caregiver • 6:30-7 p.m.

Join us for a movement program designed for children with autism spectrum disorders, sensory processing issues, or who are differently-abled. Wanda Lee Farnell, Autism Movement Therapy Certified Provider, will lead this program supporting problem solving, speech, social, gross and fine motor skills through movement activities and a craft.

ADAPTIVE PLAY GROUP

ADAPTIVE PUPPET SHOW

DROP IN • 0-6 years • Central Craft Room Tuesday, Feb. 4 • 1:30-2:30 p.m.

This play group is for children receiving or being considered for therapy services, along with their families.

REGISTER NOW • 3-6 years • Central Craft Room Friday, March 27 • 10-10:30 a.m.

Join us for a puppet show designed for children with autism spectrum disorders, sensory processing issues or who are differently-abled.

ADAPTIVE STORYTIME

REGISTER NOW • 5-8 years • Central Craft Room Saturday, Feb. 1 • 1-2 p.m.

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with this artsy twist on a classic science experiment.

LEGO® LEAGUE DROP IN • 4 years & up Hanover Park Branch • Monday, Feb. 3 • 4-4:45 p.m.

Hoffman Estates Branch • Fridays, Feb. 21 & April 3 4-4:45 p.m.

Central Program Room Thursday, Feb. 27 & Tuesday, March 31 • 4-4:45 p.m.

Hoffman Estates Branch • Tuesday, March 3 • 4-4:45 p.m.

Hanover Park Branch • Wednesday, March 25 • 1-1:45 p.m.

Put your imagination to work creating awesome structures with LEGOs®.

VALENTINE WREATH DROP IN • 6-14 years • Hoffman Estates Branch Tuesday, Feb. 4 • 4-4:30 p.m.

Create a wreath to decorate your home for Valentine’s Day, while supplies last.

FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT DROP IN • 3 years & up • Central Program Room Friday, Feb. 7 • 4-6 p.m.

Thursday, March 12 • 4-6 p.m.

Join us for a family-friendly movie.

THE WORLD OF ARTIST NICK CAVE DROP IN • 5 years & up • Central Workshop Saturday, Feb. 8 • 1-2:30 p.m.

Learn about and create art inspired by Nick Cave.

While supplies last.

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YOUTH PROGRAMS

BOOK EXPLORERS

REGISTER MARCH 1 • 5-8 years Central Craft Room • Tuesday, March 24 • 4-4:45 p.m.

This month’s book is Not so Different: What You Really Want to Ask about Having a Disability by Shane Burcaw.

ART STUDIO

FAMILY GAME TIME

CRUMPLED PAPER ART

6-9 years • Central Craft Room • 4-5 p.m.

REGISTER FEB. 1 • Monday, Feb. 10 REGISTER MARCH 1 • Monday, March 30 Join us in February to explore the art of 20th century African American artist Jacob Lawrence.

In March, we will discover and explore the art of beloved author Lois Ehlert.

DROP IN • 3 years & up • Central Program Room Fridays, Feb. 28 & March 6 • 4-4:45 p.m.

Drop in and enjoy various board games as a family.

DROP IN • 5 years & up • Central Craft Room Tuesday, March 17 • 2-3 p.m.

Create a unique work of art using crumpled paper and paint. While supplies last.

POLAR BEAR MOSAIC

WEATHER STEAM

DROP IN • 6 years & up • Central Craft Room Saturday, Feb. 29 • 1-2 p.m.

Create a unique piece of art using torn-up paper.

While supplies last.

REGISTER MARCH 1 • 5-8 years Hoffman Estates Branch • Friday, March 27 • 3-4 p.m.

Learn about various types of weather and how they form through science experiments.

READ TO A DOG

FAMILY SPRINGTIME CRAFT

TICKETED • 6 years & up • Central Workshop Mondays, March 2, 9 & 16 • 4-5 p.m.

Boost your confidence, improve your reading skills and create a special bond with a therapy dog. Bring the book of your choice to read aloud to a dog. Pick up your free tickets 30 minutes prior to the program.

DROP IN • 3 years & up • Central Craft Room Saturday, March 28 • 1-2 p.m.

Celebrate the season with your family while completing a simple craft, while supplies last.

FROG CRAFT TICKETED • 5 years & up • Central Craft Room Wednesday, Feb. 12 • 3:30-4:15 p.m.

Don’t worry, be hoppy and make a frog craft.

Pick up your free tickets 30 minutes prior to the program.

STUART STOTTS SING-A-LONG TICKETED • All Ages • Central Program Room Thursday, Feb. 20 • 4-4:45 p.m.

Join us for a performance from Stuart Stotts, author, storyteller, educator and songwriter. He’s sung with and performed for kids and families in schools, libraries and community settings around the world. Pick up your free tickets 30 minutes prior to the program.

THE WRITE STUFF REGISTER FEB. 1 • 6-8 years • Central Craft Room Monday, Feb. 24 • 4-4:45 p.m.

Join this judgement-free zone where we will learn and explore different forms of writing.

CHERRY BLOSSOM DROP IN • 7-10 years • Hanover Park Branch Thursday, March 5 • 4-4:30 p.m.

Make a cherry blossom picture. While supplies last.

CARDBOARD TREE HOUSES REGISTER MARCH 1 • 6-9 years Hanover Park Branch • Wednesday, March 11 • 4-5 p.m.

Construct and decorate a tree house out of cardboard.

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BINGO DROP IN • 5 years & up • Hanover Park Branch Thursday, April 2 • 4-4:30 p.m.

Play Bingo as a family.

“Every book is different with its own personality, just like children.”

YOUTH PROGRAMS

- Cassandra Clare, author of City of Bones

Thinking Money for Kids was developed by the American Library Association Public Programs Office in collaboration with the FINRA Investor Education Foundation, whose support made this exhibition possible.

THINKING MONEY FOR KIDS EXHIBIT

We’re lucky enough to be one of just 50 libraries across the country hosting the traveling exhibit Thinking Money for Kids. Through a community market theme, the exhibit teaches kids ages 7-11 and their caregivers about saving, spending and budgeting in a way that’s fun, interactive, and, most importantly, understandable. Stop by kidsZone at the Central Library from Feb. 10 – March 20 to check it out.

DUCT TAPE WALLETS REGISTER FEB. 1 • 9-12 years Hoffman Estates Branch • Tuesday, Feb. 11 • 4-4:45 p.m.

Make a wallet out of duct tape.

MONEY BINGO DROP IN • 5 years & up Hanover Park Branch • Thursday, Feb. 13 • 4-4:30 p.m.

Hoffman Estates Branch • Wednesday, Feb. 26 3:30-4 p.m.

Play money-themed Bingo as a family.

THINKING MONEY KICKOFF

PRETEND & PLAY

DROP IN • Families • Central kidsZone Saturday, Feb. 15 • 1-3 p.m.

Help us welcome our new exhibit! Explore all the fun Thinking Money for Kids has to offer and join us for other exciting money-themed activities and crafts.

TICKETED • 2-5 years with caregiver Central Program Room • Friday, Feb. 28 • 10-10:45 a.m.

Explore different jobs in your community with guidance from Library staff and your imagination. Pick up your free tickets 30 minutes prior to the program.

DECORATE A BANK

ALEXANDER, WHO USED TO BE RICH LAST SUNDAY

5-8 years REGISTER FEB. 1 • Hanover Park Branch Monday, Feb. 17 • 1-1:30 p.m.

REGISTER MARCH 1 • Hoffman Estates Branch Wednesday, March 18 • 3:30-4 p.m.

Decorate a bank that you can take home to hold your money.

ART SHOP TICKETED • 6-9 years • Central Craft Room Wednesday, Feb. 19 • 3:30-4:15 p.m.

Show off your money skills in this twist on a craft program. Pick up your free tickets 30 minutes prior to the program.

BOOK EXPLORERS REGISTER FEB. 1 • 5-8 years • Central Craft Room Tuesday, Feb. 25 • 4-5 p.m.

February’s book is Crown: Ode to a Fresh Cut by Derrick Barnes.

REGISTER MARCH 1 • 5-8 years Central Craft Room • Saturday, March 14 • 1-2 p.m.

Read Judith Viorst’s classic book and participate in money-themed activities inspired by the book.

UNTIDY TODDLERS REGISTER MARCH 1 • 1-3 years with caregiver Central Craft Room • 10-10:45 a.m. • Friday, March 20 Happily Ever After Explore sensory stations based on the themes listed above.

BETWEEN THE LINES BOOK CLUB REGISTER MARCH 1 • 9-12 years Central Craft Room • Friday, March 20 • 4-5 p.m.

This month’s book is Death by Toilet Paper by Donna Gephart. Pick up your free copy of the book to keep at the kidsZone Desk.

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YOUTH PROGRAMS

“InBetween Place is a good place to hang out. I like to read and use the computers there.”

FOR AGES 9-12

- Ariel P., age 9, Schaumburg

TWEEN PROGRAMS THE LAB

WRITE ON!

DIY CRYSTAL GEODES

DROP IN • 3rd-6th graders Mondays 5-6 p.m.; Wednesdays, 4-5 p.m.; Thursdays, 5-6 p.m.

Join us February 3-13 for a 15-minute experience that explores the way our brains work.

REGISTER FEB. 1 • 9-12 years • Central Craft Room Thursday, Feb. 20 • 4-5 p.m.

Explore different types of creative writing through games and ice breakers in this judgement-free space.

REGISTER FEB. 1 • 9-12 years • Central Craft Room Saturday, March 7 • 1-2 p.m.

Learn about crystal geodes and create your own to take home.

DIY DESIGNS

CODING WITH HTML: PART ONE

9-12 years • Central Craft Room • 3:30-4:30 p.m.

REGISTER NOW • Wednesdays, Feb. 5, March 4 REGISTER MARCH 1 • Wednesday, April 1 Create something new with a different project each month. Some projects may require hand sewing.

REGISTER FEB. 1 • 9-12 years • Central Computer Lab Monday, Feb. 24 • 4-5 p.m.

Learn the basics of coding with HTML, a standard computer language for creating web pages.

GET CREATIVE

REGISTER FEB. 1 • 9-12 years • Hanover Park Branch Wednesday, Feb. 26 • 3:30-4:30 p.m.

Learn about simple and powered machines using LEGO® Education Blocks.

9-12 years • Central Craft Room REGISTER NOW • Thursday, Feb. 6 • 4-5 p.m.

REGISTER MARCH 1 • Thursday, March 26 1-2 p.m.

Come chill out and get in touch with your creative side.

IN BETWEEN SCENE 9-12 years • Central Craft Room • 5:30-6:30 p.m.

REGISTER FEB. 1 • Friday, Feb. 14 REGISTER MARCH 1 • Friday, March 13 Eat a snack, play games, meet new friends and help make decisions about the Library and its programs.

SEW READY REGISTER FEB. 1 • 9-12 years • Central Workshop Monday, Feb. 17 • 2-4 p.m.

This sewing boot camp will teach you how to use our sewing machines. At the end of the program, you will receive a sewing certificate which will be required for future advanced machine sewing programs.

SIMPLE & POWERED MACHINES

BULLET JOURNALING REGISTER FEB. 1 • 9-12 years • Central Craft Room Saturday, Feb. 29 • 11-11:45 a.m.

Discover bullet journaling and use bullet points to jot down interests, plan for the future, record memorable experiences and more. Start your own bullet journal to express yourself artistically.

VOLUNTEER SQUAD FAQ REGISTER NOW • Grades 7-11 with caregiver Central Rasmussen North Saturday, March 7 • 11 a.m. – Noon OR Monday, March 9 • 7-8 p.m.

Looking for a volunteer opportunity this summer? Students entering grades 7-11 can apply to join our Volunteer Squad, where you’ll assist Library staff in making our Summer Challenge a success. This FAQ session explains volunteer responsibilities, the application process and includes time for questions.

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BLOXELS REGISTER MARCH 1 • 9-12 years Hoffman Estates Branch • Tuesday, March 10 • 4-5 p.m.

Create your own video game using Bloxels.

BIRDS ON A WIRE REGISTER MARCH 1 • 9-12 years Hanover Park Branch • Thursday, March 19 • 4-4:30 p.m.

In this fun art project, we’ll use layered tissue paper and cardstock to make bird silhouettes that really pop!

SHARPIE® PAINTED VASES REGISTER MARCH 1 • 9-12 years Central Craft Room • Monday, March 23 • 1-1:45 p.m.

Decorate a glass vase using Sharpies®.

SEED BOMBS REGISTER MARCH 1 • 9-12 years Central Craft Room • Saturday, April 4 • 1-2 p.m.

Create your own seed bomb made out of paper to take home and plant.

RADIAL RELIEF ART REGISTER MARCH 1 • 9-12 years Hanover Park Branch • Tuesday, April 7 • 4-4:45 p.m.

Design and create a beautiful work of art using colorful folded paper.

TEEN PROGRAMS

FOR AGES 12-19

SHARPIE® CANVAS ART

SUPER SMASH BROS. TOURNAMENT BATTLE BOTS

REGISTER NOW • Central Teen Place Wednesday, Feb. 5 • 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Make your own unique piece of art with Sharpies® and rubbing alcohol.

DROP IN • Central Teen Place • Fridays, Feb. 7 - April 3 7-9 p.m.

Every Friday night we’ll show a movie and provide snacks for the viewers.

Central Teen Place • Mondays • 7-8:30 p.m.

REGISTER FEB. 1 • Feb. 17 REGISTER MARCH 1 • March 16 A new challenger has approached: YOU! Take on fellow teens to become the king or queen of Smash Bros Ultimate for the Nintendo Switch.

Open to 32 players, single elimination tournament with stock characters. Random Omega stage selection. No items, DLC or personal controllers.

VOLUNTEER HOURS

WHAT’S THE TEA?

FRIDAY NIGHT @ THE MOVIES

Central Teen Place • Saturdays • 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

REGISTER FEB. 1 • Feb. 15 REGISTER MARCH 1 • March 21 Earn two service hours doing projects to benefit the Library and community. Bring any service hours paperwork you need to complete.

TEEN JOB FAIR DROP IN • Central Rasmussen Room Saturday, Feb. 15 • 1-3 p.m.

Prepare a resume and practice your handshake. The Teen Job Fair returns featuring local and national businesses looking for seasonal help, as well as guidance for teens entering the workforce.

Central Teen Place • Wednesdays • 7-8 p.m.

REGISTER NOW • Feb. 19 REGISTER MARCH 1 • March 18 What’s the Tea? is an informational session led by licensed social workers Jessica Caccavallo and Shelley Pier who will answer anonymously submitted and in-person questions. The last portion will be a chance to DM Us Anything. Visit SchaumburgLibrary.org to submit anonymous questions before the event.

Central Teen Place • Thursdays • 7-8 p.m.

REGISTER NOW • Feb. 27 REGISTER MARCH 1 • March 26 Form a team or work alone to program a LEGO® EV3 Robot and battle your way to the top. Or just have fun programming your robot to spin and knock out other robots.

VOLUNTEER SQUAD FAQ REGISTER NOW • Grades 7-11 with caregiver Central Rasmussen North • Saturday, March 7 • 11 a.m. – Noon OR Monday, March 9 • 7-8 p.m.

Looking for a volunteer opportunity this summer? Students entering grades 7-11 can apply to join our Volunteer Squad, where you’ll assist Library staff in making our Summer Challenge a success. This FAQ session explains volunteer responsibilities, the application process and includes time for questions.

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TEEN PROGRAMS

“I mostly come with my friends for the art programs and Friday movies. They’re free and fun.”

- Anna H., 14, Schaumburg

CLUBS

ARTFUL DESIGNS

FANDOM NIGHT

THE BREAKFAST CLUB

Central Teen Place • Tuesdays • 7-8 p.m.

REGISTER NOW • Japanese Blossom • Feb. 4 REGISTER FEB. 1 • Hand Lettering • March 3 Create projects with a focus on art, discovering new techniques and trying popular crafting trends.

Central Teen Place • Tuesdays • 7-8 p.m.

REGISTER FEB. 1 • Marvel Escape Room Feb. 11 REGISTER MARCH 1 • Name That Tune March 10 Fandom Nights have landed at the Library! Each month, we’ll do an activity based on a popular fandom or two.

REGISTER NOW • Central Teen Place Tuesdays, Feb. 25 & March 31 • 7-8 p.m.

If you like breakfast food and books, The Breakfast Club is for you. We will meet on the last Tuesday of every month to gush about the books we loved and gripe about the books we didn’t.

ARTFUL DESIGNS: SPRING BREAK EDITION REGISTER MARCH 1 • Messy Canvas Art Central Teen Place • Wednesday, March 25 • 3-4 p.m.

Join us for a special spring break edition of Artful Designs! You’ve seen it on YouTube, now attempt your own paint pour. Things WILL get messy, so dress appropriately.

PRINTER’S GUILD REGISTER NOW • Central Teen Place Thursdays • 7-8 p.m.

3D Print & Paint • Feb. 6 Advanced 3D Design & Printing • March 5 Creativity meets technology in this fun program.

Make our 3D printer work for you! Design something original or combine objects to make something new. Then apply some advanced techniques to your design with our help. For students with basic knowledge of 3D printing.

TASTING CLUB Central Teen Place • Mondays • 7-8 p.m.

REGISTER NOW • Korean Cup Bop • Feb. 10 REGISTER MARCH 1 • Bugs! • March 9 Try different food and treats from around the world and in your own backyard. Each month has a unique theme. Let’s eat!

CRAFTING CUTE Central Teen Place • Wednesdays REGISTER NOW • Korean Lotus Flower Feb. 12 • 6:30-7:30 p.m.

REGISTER MARCH 1 • Dot Mandalas March 11 • 7-8 p.m.

Craft all things cute in this club for the do-ityourself teen.

SOUND ADVICE Central Teen Place • Thursdays • 6-7:30 p.m.

REGISTER NOW Making Dance (EDM) Beats • Feb. 13 REGISTER MARCH 1 Recording with Logic Pro X • March 12 Professional Audio Engineer Jalen Little teaches multiple processes in music production. Topics range from basic recording to beat making to the music business.

CLUB CODE Central Teen Place • Thursdays • 7-8 p.m.

REGISTER NOW • Arduino Basics • Feb. 20 REGISTER MARCH 1 Coding with CoDrones • March 19 Club Code teaches coding through different activities such as programming drones, designing video games and using various coding sites.

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“The cool thing about reading is that when you read a short story or you read something that takes your mind and expands where your thoughts can go, that’s powerful.”

- Taylor Swift, singer, songwriter

TEEN PROGRAMS

COLLEGE PREP SAT PRACTICE EXAM

REGISTER NOW • Central Adult Classroom Saturday, Feb. 1 • 1-5 p.m.

Want to know how prepared you really are for your upcoming SAT exam? Sign up for a practice exam offered by Princeton Review. Must be in grades 10-12 in high school. You must register online with Princeton Review in order to receive your scores. (Details at SchaumburgLibrary.org.)

COLLEGE ENTRANCE EXAM PREP REGISTER NOW • Central Adult Classroom Thursday, Feb. 20 • 7-8 p.m.

The team from Huntington Learning Center will reveal how the SAT, ACT or PSAT/NMSQT influence college admissions and how they are scored and used. We will discuss tips on preparing for these important exams and strategies for improving test scores.

PAYING FOR COLLEGE WITHOUT GOING BROKE REGISTER NOW • Central Rasmussen South Monday, Feb. 24 • 7-8:30 p.m.

Experts from My College Planning Team will discuss strategies for lowering your EFC (Expected Family Contribution), and tips for optimizing admissions and scholarship opportunities at the college of your choice. Parents and students are encouraged to attend.

ACT PRACTICE EXAM REGISTER NOW • Central Adult Classroom Saturday, March 7 • 1-5 p.m.

Want to know how prepared you really are for your upcoming ACT exam? Sign up for a practice exam offered by Princeton Review. Must be in grades 10-12 in high school. You must register online with Princeton Review in order to receive your scores. (Details at SchaumburgLibrary.org.)

STRATEGIES FOR PAYING OFF COLLEGE LOANS REGISTER NOW • Central Adult Classroom Thursday, March 12 • 7-8:30 p.m.

Gain insight into student loan basics and strategies for repayment, including federal income-driven repayment plans and the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. Parents and students encouraged to attend to learn actionable solutions for becoming debt-free.

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ADULT PROGRAMS

“This place means a lot to me. I brought my kids here, now I bring my grandkids here and I get my book club books here.”

- Cathy C., Schaumburg

SCHAUMBURG SCRIBES

STRING ART HEARTS

HOME BUYING & SELLING

DROP IN • Saturdays • 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Central Rasmussen South Feb. 1, March 7, March 21 & April 4 Hoffman Estates Branch • Feb. 15 No matter the genre, every piece of writing can benefit from a good critique. Bring a page of your latest work to share with the group and be ready to provide constructive feedback on other’s writings.

REGISTER NOW • Central Workshop Thursday, Feb. 6 • 6:30-8 p.m.

Use a hammer and nails to make string art hearts for Valentine’s Day.

REGISTER NOW • Central Rasmussen North Monday, Feb. 10 • 7-8:30 p.m.

Get a realistic view of the current real estate market in the northwest suburbs from real estate experts Linda Dressler and Gene Walters.

NO SMALL MATTER FILM SCREENING & PANEL DISCUSSION REGISTER NOW • Central Rasmussen Room Tuesday, Feb. 4 • 7-9 p.m.

Through poignant and surprisingly humorous stories, No Small Matter explores the most overlooked, underestimated and powerful force for social justice in America today: early childhood education. Panel presented by the League of Women Voters of the Palatine Area and the Save the Children Action Network.

CUTTING THE CABLE CORD REGISTER NOW Central Rasmussen Room • Sunday, Feb. 9 • 1:30-3:30 p.m.

Hoffman Estates Branch • Monday, March 2 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Hanover Park Branch • Thursday, March 12 • 1-3 p.m.

Learn about services and devices that will allow you to get rid of cable TV service.

THAT’S AMORE: VOCALIST HEATHER BRAOUDAKIS DROP IN • Central Workshop • Monday, Feb. 10 2-3 p.m.

Celebrate all kinds of love this Valentine’s Day with vocalist Heather Braoudakis as she delights us with love songs from musical theater to Nat King Cole, George Gershwin and The Hutton Sisters.

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MEDICAL CANNABIS & ADULT USE IN ILLINOIS REGISTER NOW • Central Rasmussen South Tuesday, Feb. 11 • 7-8:30 p.m.

What does legalized cannabis (marijuana) mean for you and your community? Learn the truth behind this ancient plant and get answers to your questions and concerns. Kirsten Velasco, Outreach Manager with The Medical Cannabis Community, will cover the history, medical options, safe use and the new law in Illinois.

ADULT PROGRAMS

MORE THAN A DOLL: FIGHTING GENDER STEREOTYPES REGISTER NOW • Central Rasmussen Room Tuesday, Feb. 18 • 7-9 p.m.

More Than A Doll: How Creating a New Doll Line Turned into a Fight to End Gender Stereotypes, is presented by author and entrepreneur Jodi Bondi Norgaard. She will discuss the launch of her socially responsible product and speak on the value and benefit of women supporting women in business and in life. Presented in collaboration with the American Association of University Women.

TRIVIA NIGHT DROP IN • America’s Bar & Grill, 2308 W. Higgins Rd., Hoffman Estates • Wednesdays, Feb. 19 & March 25 7-9 p.m.

Do you know your pop culture, weird history or obscure facts? Join other trivia buffs in this fun throwdown. Enter as a team, or come alone and we’ll place you with one. Prizes will be awarded to the winning team. February: General Trivia.

March: The New Millennium.

SOUL FOOD

CANDIDATE FORUM

REGISTER NOW Hoffman Estates Branch • Monday, Feb. 24 • 7-8:30 p.m.

Hanover Park Branch • Tuesday, Feb. 25 • 7-8:30 p.m.

Join us for an interactive demonstration and sampling as we journey through creating a complete soul food meal. Kim Miller, born and raised in Mississippi, presents southern home cooking passed down from her mother, and shares tips, tweaks, and cheats acquired through years of cooking.

DROP IN • Central Rasmussen Room • Saturday, Feb. 29 Time TBD Join us for an exciting, non-partisan forum featuring candidates in the upcoming Primary races. Visit SchaumburgLibrary.org for details, including moderator, featured candidates and forum times. Co-sponsored by the Library and the League of Women Voters of the Palatine Area.

GUARDIANSHIP CLINIC

REGISTER NOW • Hanover Park Branch Tuesday, March 3 • 6:30-8 p.m.

Join us to make a gold leaf vase using gold foil and mason jars.

DROP IN • Hanover Park Branch • Thursday, Feb. 27 Noon - 3 p.m.

This legal clinic is for immigrant families who want to put safety plans in place for their children in the event of emergencies, including detention or deportation. Sit down with an attorney who can help you put a legal guardianship plan in place. Presented in English and Spanish by Chicago Volunteer Legal Services.

GOLD LEAF VASE

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ADULT PROGRAMS

NAVIGATING THE ELECTION WITH MATHEMATICAL LITERACY REGISTER NOW • Central Rasmussen North Tuesday, March 3 • 7-8:30 p.m.

Separating fact from fiction in the news can be overwhelming. Journalist Matt Baron empowers audiences to grow their “numbers sense,” detect data deception and prepare for the upcoming election. Through his interactive session, Matt will empower you to better understand all the data contained in the stories that matter most to you.

CENSUS 2020 DROP IN • Wednesdays, March 4 - April 1 Hoffman Estates Branch •10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Central Workshop • 1-3 p.m.

Hanover Park Branch • 3:30-5:30 p.m.

Drop in for help completing your Census 2020 questionnaire.

BEYOND CORNED BEEF: IRISH CUISINE REGISTER NOW • Central Rasmussen Room Wednesday, March 4 • 7-8:30 p.m.

Join Chef Susan Maddox for an exploration of contemporary Irish cuisine. While staying close to its traditional agrarian roots, the new Irish cuisine is lighter, more urbane and reflects global influences while keeping its comfort food soul.

Samples will be served.

CENSUS 2020: BE COUNTED! DROP IN • Central Adult Classroom • Thursday, March 5 7-8:30 p.m.

Come learn the importance of participating in the 2020 census. Sponsored by the Schaumburg-Hoffman Estates Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

SILK FLORAL ARRANGING

REGISTER NOW • Central Workshop Saturday, March 7 • 1-2 p.m. OR 3-4 p.m. • $20 Don’t have a green thumb? Floral designer Alka Srivastava can help. Learn how to arrange a seasonal bouquet of silk flowers that will last year-round.

THE OPIOID CRISIS: HOW TO SAVE A LIFE REGISTER NOW • Central Rasmussen South Tuesday, March 10 • 7-8:30 p.m.

Join us to learn about the signs and symptoms of an opioid overdose, the lifesaving antidote, Narcan, and community resources. All participants who complete this training session can receive a free Narcan kit. This training is sponsored by the DuPage Narcan Program.

OPTIMIZING YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS REGISTER NOW • Central Rasmussen North Wednesday, March 18 • 7-8:30 p.m.

Mike Heatwole, certified financial planner, will share filing strategies for optimizing your Social Security benefits for retirement.

SINGER-SONGWRITER KRAIG KENNING DROP IN • Central Rasmussen Room Saturday, March 21 • 3-4 p.m.

Inspiring comparisons with Eric Clapton, Dwayne Allman, Bob Dylan and Jackson Browne, singer-songwriter Kraig Kenning shares an afternoon of laidback music played with a burning passion.

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WILLS & TRUSTS REGISTER NOW • Central Rasmussen Room Monday, March 23 • 7-8:30 p.m.

Attorney Jacob K. Ehrensaft will discuss wills, trusts, powers of attorney, probate and guardianship. Learn more about planning ahead and updating existing documents.

DIGNITY IN DEATH: DOCUMENTARY FILM & DISCUSSION REGISTER NOW • Central Workshop Tuesday, March 24 • 7-9:30 p.m.

View the Sundance award-winning documentary film, How to Die in Oregon. After the film, a discussion will be led by Amy Sherman, Regional Campaign Manager for Compassion and Choices and member of the Illinois End of Life Options Coalition. She will share information about work being done on this topic in Illinois.

AARP SAFE DRIVING REGISTER NOW • Central Rasmussen South Tuesday, March 31 & Thursday, April 2 • 1-5 p.m. $15 for AARP members; $20 for non-members Perfect for drivers age 50 and older, this refresher course reviews driving skills and safe driving strategies. You must attend both four-hour sessions. Please bring your AARP card to class for applicable discount. Fee collected at first class.

SPORTS JOURNALIST CHERYL RAYE-STOUT REGISTER NOW • Central Rasmussen Room Tuesday, April 7 • 7-8:30 p.m.

Meet Cheryl Raye-Stout, who has been in Chicago sports radio since 1979 and on the air at WMAQ, WMVP and WCBR. Currently, she can be heard on WBEZ Radio, 91.5 FM - Chicago Public Radio. Presented in partnership with the American Association of University Women.

“A public library is the most democratic thing in the world.

What can be found there has undone dictators and tyrants.”

ADULT PROGRAMS

- Doris Lessing, British novelist

BUSINESS & CAREERS POWER EMPLOYMENT REGISTER AT WORKNETNCC.COM Central Rasmussen North Tuesdays, Feb. 4, March 3 & April 7 • 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Let the experts from North Suburban Cook County Illinois Job Center show you how to structure your job search to find a job in today’s market. Subjects covered include writing resumes and cover letters, effective interviewing skills, networking and using social media to promote your skills and experience.

INTRODUCTION TO FOUNDATION DIRECTORY ONLINE REGISTER NOW • Central Adult Computer Lab Thursday, Feb. 20 7-8:30 p.m.

In this hands-on class, you’ll learn how to find grant prospects for your nonprofit organization using Foundation Directory Online, available on Library computers.

INVESTMENT BASICS REGISTER NOW • Central Rasmussen North Monday, Feb. 24 • 7-8:30 p.m.

Bill Kmiecik, president and founder of Wisdom Investments, will share insight on fundamental investment concepts such as risk, return and the relationship between the two. Stocks, bonds, mutual funds and some general investment strategies will also be discussed.

GENEALOGY

SCORE: SELLING & PROFITING WITH PLANNING AN ANCESTRAL GENEALOGY TRIP AMAZON REGISTER NOW • Hoffman Estates Branch Wednesday, Feb. 26 • 6:30-8 p.m.

This SCORE presentation by Alan Sipe will provide the basics of getting started selling items on Amazon. Learn about the costs you will incur and how to get your product the attention it needs to be profitable.

DROP IN • Central Adult Classroom • Tuesday, Feb. 11 7:30-9:30 p.m.

Guest speaker Terri O’Connell will tell us how to plan for near and far away visits that will allow us to walk the grounds of our ancestors. We’ll learn tips and tricks on how to plan for successful visits to ancestral homes.

GRANTS TO INDIVIDUALS

GENEALOGY GATHERING

REGISTER NOW • Central Adult Computer Lab Monday, March 9 • 7-8:30 p.m.

Are you an artist, student or researcher looking for funding to pursue your dreams? In this hands-on class you’ll learn how to find funding using Grants to Individuals, available on Library computers.

JOB SEARCH 101: THE BASICS

DROP IN • Central Adult Classroom • Tuesday, March 10 7:30-9:30 p.m.

Share your love of family and cultural history at this informal program. Our genealogist, Tony Kierna, will give a brief review of genealogical topics, then you can work in small groups based on nationality, skill level or project type to share your findings and learn more about your heritage.

REGISTER NOW • Hoffman Estates Branch Wednesday, March 25 • 6:30-8 p.m.

Gene Flynn of the Community Career Center will help you understand the current job search environment and steps needed to create a highly effective job search.

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ADULT PROGRAMS

“The librarians are always helpful and friendly. I’ve been very happy with the titles they’ve suggested over the years.”

- Ava M., Schaumburg

HISTORY

THE CODEBREAKER & THE POW

MRS. LINCOLN IN LOVE

REGISTER NOW • Central Rasmussen North Wednesday, Feb. 5 • 7-8:30 p.m.

In this gripping family story, author Sue Baugh describes how her Manila-born father became a U.S. Navy codebreaker and helped crack Japanese codes before the Battle of Midway, while her grandfather fought on Corregidor Island and survived a Japanese POW camp. This multimedia presentation reveals the heroic actions taken to defeat the Japanese and liberate the Philippines.

REGISTER NOW • Central Rasmussen Room Monday, Feb. 17 • 2-3:30 p.m.

Actress Laura Keyes takes us back to 1862 with her portrayal of Mrs. Lincoln. Visiting with friends she reflects on the loves of her life: her children, husband and country, and shares some of her husband’s love letters!

UGLY PREY: A SCANDALOUS DEATH SENTENCE REGISTER NOW • Central Rasmussen Room Wednesday, Feb. 12 • 7-8:15 p.m.

In 1923, Sabella Nitti became the first woman sentenced to hang in Chicago. Author Emilie Lucchesi will tell us of the murder of Sabella’s husband and her efforts to escape the death penalty. Part of our Chicagoland: Read All About It series.

TEA FOR THREE: LADY BIRD, PAT & BETTY BY ERIC H. WEINBERGER & ELAINE BROMKA REGISTER NOW • Central Rasmussen Room Thursday, Feb. 27 • 7-8:30 p.m.

What is it like for a woman whose husband becomes the president of the United States? This witty, sly and deeply moving portrayal performed

by Leslie Goddard explores the hopes and fears of Lady Bird Johnson, Pat Nixon and Betty Ford.

CHICAGO FOOD CRAWLS REGISTER NOW • Central Rasmussen Room Wednesday, March 11 • 7-8:15 p.m.

Author Soo Park will take us on a virtual crawl to popular and hidden gems that can be found in 13 Chicago neighborhoods. Part of our Chicagoland: Read All About It series.

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BERLIN 1936: HITLER’S GAMES VS. AMERICA’S HEROES REGISTER NOW • Central Rasmussen Room Wednesday, March 25 • 7-8:30 p.m.

The 1936 Summer Games were the most fascinating Olympics of all time. Against the backdrop of Hitler’s rise stood Jesse Owens, The Boys in the Boat and eight more tales of resolute American determination. Compelling, heartbreaking and ultimately victorious, this is a presentation for those who love underdog stories.

THE EVOLUTION OF THE AMERICAN PRESIDENCY: VOL. 2 REGISTER NOW • Central Rasmussen Room Thursday, March 26 • 1:30-3 p.m.

Join Professor Gary Midkiff for a review of over 225 years of American history and trace the evolution of our most important elected office.

Over six sessions, you’ll follow the path of the 44, assessing how their decisions and actions shaped the office for their successors. Volume 2: Andrew Jackson through Franklin Pierce.

ADULT PROGRAMS

BUS TRIPS LEVEL OF WALKING ON THE TRIP MINIMAL WALKING MODERATE WALKING CONSIDERABLE WALKING

TOMMY GUN’S GARAGE REGISTER NOW • Chicago • Thursday, Feb. 13 4-10 p.m. • $77 Tommy Gun’s Garage is an audience interactive speakeasy with da gangsters, da flappers and you! After a delicious sit-down dinner, join Vito, Gloves and others for non-stop comedy and dangerous fun. You will be transported back to the 1920s with musical selections from composers like Cole Porter, George Gershwin, Fats Waller and Duke Ellington.

BADASS BITCHES TOUR WITH MUSEUM HACK REGISTER NOW • Art Institute of Chicago Thursday, March 19 • 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. • $91 Museum Hack tours showcase a side of the Art Institute you’ve never seen before with a high-energy tour filled with smart humor, mind-blowing facts and juicy gossip. For Women’s History Month, we’ll explore feminism in art, celebrating the women artists represented in the collection.

Lunch is on your own in the Museum Café, with time to explore in the afternoon.

EVITA REGISTER NOW • Drury Lane Theater Wednesday, April 29 • 10:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. • $84 Based on true events, Evita tells the story of Eva Perón’s rise from poor provincial child to First Lady of Argentina. A champion of the working-class, she uses popularity and politics to serve her people and herself. This musical masterpiece won seven Tony Awards and the 1996 film adaptation was nominated for five Academy Awards. Enjoy lunch and a matinee show.

AS YOU LIKE IT REGISTER NOW • Shakespeare Theater Wednesday, May 6 • 5-11 p.m. • $63 Free spirits look to escape a world gone wrong, but no one is spared from the hazards of love.

This high-spirited, music-filled adaptation infuses Shakespeare’s comedy with the hit songs of The Beatles, lifting the playwright’s timeless verse in beautiful harmony with the immortal music of the Fab Four.

LITERACY

ESL CLASS: INTERMEDIATE REGISTRATION & TESTING (REQUIRED) DROP IN • Central Adult Classroom Tuesday, Feb. 4 OR Thursday, Feb. 6 • 12:30-3:30 p.m.

CLASSES Central Adult Classroom Tuesdays & Thursdays, Feb. 11 - March 19, March 31 - April 7 12:30-3:30 p.m.

Improve your English speaking and reading skills. Your reading level will be tested when you register. Presented in partnership with District 214 Community Education.

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HEALTH & WELLNESS

BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENINGS DROP IN • Tuesdays • 2-4 p.m.

Central Rasmussen South • Feb. 4 Hanover Park Branch • March 3 Janet Stachula, Schaumburg Township Community Health Nurse, will conduct free blood pressure screenings. This service is provided through Northwest Community Healthcare.

BONE DENSITY SCREENINGS REGISTER BY CALLING (847) 285-4551 Tuesdays • 2-4 p.m.

Hoffman Estates Branch • Feb. 18 Central Rasmussen South • March 17 Janet Stachula, Schaumburg Township Community Health Nurse, will conduct free bone density screenings to detect osteoporosis for anyone over the age of 35. Please call with cancellations at least 24 hours before your appointment. This service is provided through Northwest Community Healthcare.

MEDICARE SOLUTIONS REGISTER NOW • Central Rasmussen Room Monday, March 9 • 7-8:30 p.m.

Whether you are receiving Medicare benefits, will be in the near future, or are helping a loved one manage their care, David Wylly of Medicare Solutions Network can help you understand Medicare principles and more easily navigate the process.

Get Healthy, Stay Healthy Health and wellness – these terms encompass a wide range of meanings including physical, mental and emotional. The path to achieving any of these forms of health are even broader, from certain types of food and medicine to exercise, yoga, vitamins, meditation, and knowledge. Here at the Library, you’ll find a plethora of resources to help you achieve or maintain all varieties of wellness.

If it’s healthy recipes you seek, head toward the 641.5 section of the stacks for nearly 800 titles from which to choose. Whether you seek low calorie, high protein, heart-healthy, low carb, vegan, or low sugar, you’ll find it there. You can check out the books, use the Library’s copiers to copy the recipes you like, or whip out your cell phone and take a photo of the recipes that sound good.

Let’s start with books. (All numbers mentioned refer to the Dewey Decimal System and are printed on the book spines and listed on the bookstack endcaps.) Medical topics can be found in the 610 - 618 section in the reference area on the second floor and at our branch libraries. To find a specific topic, type it into the online catalog, or simply ask a librarian for assistance. Information on illnesses from aortic aneurysms to zoonotic hookworm can be found in these bookstacks. If you want to learn about the causes, symptoms, standard and alternative treatments of diseases, disorders and injuries, as well as home remedies and ancient remedies, this is the section you need.

If you’re interested in prevention, exercise, pregnancy, mental health and prescription drugs, this is still the section you need. And if you’re a teen, stop by Teen Place for health-related books designed just for you.

Prefer to hear from living, breathing experts, or get screened by professional nurses? Come to one of the many free health and wellness programs held right here in the Library.

In February and March, we’re offering blood pressure and bone density screenings. Also, in March, you can learn about Medicare in a way that will make it easily understandable.

Other topics offered throughout the year include stress prevention, tools for managing your health, caring for aging parents, preventing falls, and much more.

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These resources are just the tip of the iceberg. Stop by, talk to a librarian, or peruse the Library’s website to find digital, online and audio-visual resources as well. Make 2020 your year to feel good!

ADULT PROGRAMS

BOOK & MOVIE DISCUSSIONS POLISH BOOK DISCUSSION

BEYOND THE BOOK

KOREAN BOOK DISCUSSION

REGISTER NOW • Central Conference Room Wednesdays, Feb. 5, March 4 & April 1 • 7:30-9 p.m.

We’ll read and discuss books in the Polish language. Upon registration, the moderator will contact you to make arrangements for you to purchase your book.

REGISTER NOW Central Workshop • Thursday, Feb. 13 • 7-8 p.m.

Pachinko by Min Jin Lee Central Rasmussen South • Tuesday, Feb. 18 • 10-11 a.m.

Pachinko by Min Jin Lee Central Rasmussen South • Tuesday, Feb. 25 1:30-2:30 p.m. • The Glass Ocean by Beatriz Williams, Lauren Willig & Karen White Central Rasmussen South • Tuesday, March 17 • 10-11 a.m.

Exit West by Mohsin Hamid Central Rasmussen South • Thursday, March 19 • 7-8 p.m.

Born a Crime by Trevor Noah Central Rasmussen South • Tuesday, March 24 1:30-2:30 p.m. • The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah Limited loaner copies will be available at the Fiction Desk 30 days prior to the discussion.

REGISTER NOW • Central Rasmussen South Tuesdays, Feb. 25 & March 24 • 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

We’ll read and discuss books in the Korean language. Upon registration, the moderator will contact you to make arrangements for you to purchase your book.

RANDOM HISTORY BOOK GROUP REGISTER NOW • Central Rasmussen South Wednesdays, Feb. 5 & April 1 • 7-8 p.m.

February: 1491: New Revelations of the Americas Before Columbus by Charles C. Mann April: The Wright Brothers by David McCullough Join us for our new non-fiction history book discussion group. Limited loaner copies available at Adult Information Desk one month prior to each discussion.

DROP IN • Central Rasmussen Room Thursdays, Feb. 6, March 5 & April 2 • 7:30-9:30 p.m.

February: A Night at the Oscars - Our Oscar Picks.

March: The Films of Sean Connery April: Dann & Raymond’s Personal Favorites!

WHO FILMED THIS BOOK?

SECOND FLOOR READS

REGISTER NOW • Hanover Park Branch Wednesdays, Feb. 12 & 26, March 11 & 25 • 6:30-9 p.m.

This discussion group compares and contrasts movies with the books that inspired them. For each movie and book there will be a movie viewing session followed by a book discussion session. Limited loaner copies of each book will be available to check out at the Hanover Park Branch approximately six weeks before each discussion.

DROP IN Hanover Park Branch • Monday, March 2 • 1:30-2:30 p.m.

Central Workshop • Tuesday, March 3 • 10-11 a.m.

Learn about upcoming new releases from fiction librarians while connecting with other readers.

HOUR TO KILL REGISTER NOW • Central Adult Classroom Thursday, Feb. 13 • 7-8 p.m.

Join us for our true crime book discussion group.

This month’s title: American Predator: The Hunt for the Most Meticulous Serial Killer of the 21st Century by Maureen Callahan. Limited loaner copies available at Adult Information Desk one month prior to the discussion.

DANN & RAYMOND’S MOVIE CLUB

BOOK BONANZA

REGISTER NOW • Central Rasmussen South Wednesdays, Feb. 19 & March 18 • 6:30-8 p.m.

February: When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi March: My Own Words by Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Join us for our non-fiction book discussion group. Limited loaner copies will be available at the Adult Information Desk one month prior to each discussion.

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ADULT PROGRAMS

“You can never get a cup of tea large enough or a book long enough to suit me.”

- C.S. Lewis

ADULTS FACING SOCIAL CHALLENGES FOR ADULTS WITH HIGH-FUNCTIONING AUTISM OR ASPERGER’S, AND OTHERS FACING SOCIAL CHALLENGES, WHO DO NOT NEED TO BE ACCOMPANIED BY A PARENT OR AIDE.

DIY LIBRARY TOTES REGISTER NOW • Central Workshop Tuesday, Feb. 11 • 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Use our Silhouette machine to create unique designs to put on your take-home tote bag.

MAMMALS & MORE REGISTER NOW • Central Workshop Tuesday, March 10 • 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Get up close and personal with Steve the Sloth and other adorable mammals with the Flying Fox Conservation Fund.

Library Renovations This spring, we’re looking forward to a renovation of portions of our first floor.

Some of the changes we’re excited to see include: • Updated bathrooms • New area for holds • Updated checkout area, including self-checkout machines • New entrance to Youth area * New food vending and designated area to eat You’ll also see new lighting, new finishes, new book displays and more.

If you’re thinking, “Didn’t you just do construction on the first floor?,” you’re not wrong. We had a large renovation project on the first floor in the fall of 2016 to create Workshop and The Commons. This project changed the way we package and shelve our movies, music and video games, freeing up floor space to add more than 120 new seats. We’ve also refreshed our Fiction and Youth areas in recent years.

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Due to the size of our Library, we split our renovation projects into phases to be sure we can continue to serve you while we work on improving various areas of our building. All of these projects are part of an architectural master plan for our building that looks to accommodate the changing ways you use our Library.

It’s important to remember that our building is 22 years old now and we see about 1 million visitors each year.

That’s a lot of usage and general wear on our well-loved Library! So updates like this are necessary so we can keep our Library in working order for you.

Your comments and questions are welcome throughout this renovation project. Just send an email to renovation@stdl.org.

And keep up with all the latest renovation news at SchaumburgLibrary.org/ renovation.

TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS AT THE BRANCHES

HANOVER PARK FREE COMPUTER CLASSES

Location: Hanover Park Branch Please bring your device to class for phone/tablet classes. Senior classes are for age 50+ years.

CLASS

DATE

TIME

Instagram

Tuesday, Feb. 4

2:30-4:30 p.m.

Thursday, March 5

2:30-3:30 p.m.

Thursday, March 5

3:30-4:30 p.m.

Friday, March 6

2:30-3:30 p.m.

Friday, March 6

3:30-4:30 p.m.

Friday, March 20

10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Senior Facebook 1 for Phones & Tablets Senior Facebook 1 for Computers Senior Facebook 2 for Phones & Tablets Senior Facebook 2 for Computers Twitter

HOFFMAN ESTATES FREE COMPUTER CLASSES

Location: Hoffman Estates Branch Please bring your device to class for phone/tablet classes. Senior classes are for age 50+ years.

CLASS

DATE

TIME

Wednesday, Feb. 5

12:30-1:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Feb. 5

1:30-2:30 p.m.

Thursday, Feb. 6

12:30-1:30 p.m.

Thursday, Feb. 6

1:30-2:30 p.m.

Twitter

Thursday, Feb. 27

1-3 p.m.

Instagram

Friday, March 13

10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Senior Facebook 1 for Phones & Tablets Senior Facebook 1 for Computers Senior Facebook 2 for Phones & Tablets Senior Facebook 2 for Computers

HOFFMAN ESTATES COMPUTER CLASSES

HANOVER PARK COMPUTER CLASSES

Location: Hoffman Estates Branch • Fee: $9

Location: Hanover Park Branch • Fee: $9 CLASS

DATE

TIME

CLASS

DATE

TIME

Senior iPhone/iPad 1

Monday, Feb. 17

2-4 p.m.

Senior Windows 1 - Part A

Tuesday, Feb. 11

1-3 p.m.

Senior iPhone/iPad 2

Tuesday, Feb. 18

2-4 p.m.

Senior Windows 1 - Part B

Wednesday, Feb. 12

1-3 p.m.

Senior iPhone/iPad 3

Wednesday, Feb. 19

2-4 p.m.

Senior Windows 2 - Part A

Thursday, Feb. 13

1-3 p.m.

Senior iPhone/iPad 4

Thursday, Feb. 20

2-4 p.m.

Senior Windows 2 - Part B

Friday, Feb. 14

1-3 p.m.

Senior Excel 1 - Part A

Monday, Feb. 24

3-5 p.m.

Senior Android 1

Monday, March 9

1-3 p.m.

Senior Excel 1 - Part B

Tuesday, Feb. 25

3-5 p.m.

Senior Android 2

Tuesday, March 10

1-3 p.m.

Senior Windows 1 - Part A

Monday, March 23

2-4 p.m.

Senior Android 3

Monday, March 16

1-3 p.m.

Senior Windows 1 - Part B

Tuesday, March 24

2-4 p.m.

Senior Android 4

Tuesday, March 17

1-3 p.m.

Senior Windows 2 - Part A

Monday, March 30

2-4 p.m.

Senior Excel 1 - Part A

Thursday, March 26

Noon-2 p.m.

Senior Windows 2 - Part B

Tuesday, March 31

2-4 p.m.

Senior Excel 1 - Part B

Friday, March 27

Noon-2 p.m.

TECH TUTOR

APPY HOUR: HEART OF THE MATTER

DROP IN • Free Hoffman Estates Branch • Tuesdays, Feb. 4 & March 3 • 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Hanover Park Branch • Wednesdays, Feb. 12 & March 11 • 3-5 p.m.

Stop by for one-on-one technology assistance.

DROP IN • Free Hoffman Estates Branch • Monday, Feb. 3 • 11 a.m. - Noon Hanover Park Branch • Friday, Feb. 7 • Noon - 1 p.m.

Celebrate American Heart Month with new apps that offer tips on heart-healthy cooking, romantic connections, exercise, gaming, and more!

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TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS

ALL TECHNOLOGY CLASSES REQUIRE REGISTRATION. CORE COMPUTER CLASSES

MORE COMPUTER CLASSES

Location: Central Computer Lab • Age: High School & up Fee: $9 CLASS

DATE

TIME

Excel 1

Saturday, Feb. 1

10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Excel 1

Sunday, March 1

1:30-3:30 p.m.

Windows 1

Friday, March 6

7:30-9:30 p.m.

Windows 2

Friday, March 13

Word 1

Friday, March 20

Location: Central Computer Lab • Age: High School & up Fee: $9 These classes require you to be proficient in the basics of Windows, Word and/or Excel. If you’re a new user or need a brush-up, please start with our Core Computer Classes.

CLASS

DATE

TIME

Excel Charts

Saturday, Feb. 1

1:30-3:30 p.m.

Access 1

Sunday, Feb. 2

1:30-3:30 p.m.

7:30-9:30 p.m.

Access 2

Sunday, Feb. 2

4:30-6:30 p.m.

7:30-9:30 p.m.

Creating Websites 1

Saturday, Feb. 8

10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Creating Websites 2

Saturday, Feb. 8

1:30-3:30 p.m.

Excel Dates & Logic

Saturday, Feb. 15

10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

HTML

Saturday, Feb. 15

1:30-3:30 p.m.

Excel Pivot Tables & Pivot Charts

Sunday, Feb. 16

1:30-3:30 p.m.

Excel Formulas & Functions

Sunday, March 1

4:30-6:30 p.m.

Photoshop Elements 1

Saturday, March 7

10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Photoshop Elements 2

Saturday, March 7

1:30-3:30 p.m.

PowerPoint 1

Saturday, March 14

10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

PowerPoint 2

Saturday, March 14

1:30-3:30 p.m.

Excel Formatting Spreadsheets

Sunday, March 15

1:30-3:30 p.m.

Google Calendar

Saturday, March 21

10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Word Design

Friday, March 27

7:30-9:30 p.m.

Access 1

Saturday, April 4

10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Access 2

Saturday, April 4

1:30-3:30 p.m.

Creating Websites 1

Sunday, April 5

1:30-3:30 p.m.

Creating Websites 2

Sunday, April 5

4:30-6:30 p.m.

TO SEE THE BEST ORDER IN WHICH TO TAKE THESE PROGRAMS VISIT SCHAUMBURGLIBRARY.ORG/FLOW-CHART

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TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS

COMPUTER CLASSES FOR SENIORS

PHONE & TABLET CLASSES FOR SENIORS

Location: Central Computer Lab • Age: 50+ years Fee: $9

Location: Central Computer Lab • Age: 50+ years Fee: $9 Please bring your device to class.

CLASS

DATE

TIME

Senior Word 1 - Part A

Tuesday, Feb. 4

1:30-3:30 p.m.

Senior Word 1 - Part B

Wednesday, Feb. 5

Senior Excel 1 - Part A Senior Excel 1 - Part B

CLASS

DATE

TIME

1:30-3:30 p.m.

Senior iPhone/iPad 1

Friday, Feb. 7

7:30-9:30 p.m.

Monday, Feb. 10

1:30-3:30 p.m.

Senior iPhone/iPad 2

Friday, Feb. 14

7:30-9:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Feb. 11

1:30-3:30 p.m.

Friday, Feb. 21

7:30-9:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Feb. 18

1:30-3:30 p.m.

Friday, Feb. 28

7:30-9:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Feb. 19

1:30-3:30 p.m.

Senior Android 1 for Phones & Tablets Senior Android 2 for Phones & Tablets

Saturday, Feb. 22

10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Senior iPhone/iPad 1

Sunday, March 8

1:30-3:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Feb. 25

1:30-3:30 p.m.

Senior iPhone/iPad 2

Sunday, March 8

4:30-6:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Feb. 26

1:30-3:30 p.m.

Senior iPhone/iPad 3

Sunday, March 22

1:30-3:30 p.m.

Senior Gmail 1

Wednesday, March 18

1:30-3:30 p.m.

Senior iPhone/iPad 4

Sunday, March 22

4:30-6:30 p.m.

Senior Gmail 2

Thursday, March 19

1:30-3:30 p.m.

Senior Windows 1 Part A

Friday, April 3

7:30-9:30 p.m.

Senior Windows 1 Part A Senior Windows 1 Part B Senior Google Photos Senior Windows 2 Part A Senior Windows 2 Part B

SOCIAL MEDIA

Location: Central Computer Lab • Fee: Free Senior classes are for age 50+ years.

CLASS

Senior Facebook 1 for Phones & Tablets Senior Facebook 1 for Computers Senior Facebook 2 for Phones &Tablets Senior Facebook 2 for Computers Pinterest

DATE

TIME

Monday, March 16

1:30-2:30 p.m.

Monday, March 16

2:30-3:30 p.m.

Tuesday, March 17

1:30-2:30 p.m.

Tuesday, March 17

2:30-3:30 p.m.

Saturday, March 21

1:30-3:30 p.m.

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THINKING MONEY

Money. We save it, spend it and work hard for it. The abundance or lack of it determines our lifestyle and influences our choices for housing, education, healthcare and more. Thinking Money, a traveling exhibition created by the FINRA Investor Education Foundation in partnership with the American Library Association, teaches kids and their parents and caregivers about saving and spending. See programs on page 10.

FEB. 10 - MARCH 20

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