Schaumburg Township District Library - January 2021 Guide

January 2021

ONE BOOK, ONE COMMUNITY PAGE 3

THE LONG SHADOW Q&A PAGE 15

CONTENTS Registration Information PAGE 1

About the Library PAGE 2

One Book, One Community PAGES 3-5

Youth PAGES 6–11

Tweens

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

REGISTRATION DESIGNATION

Join Live: These programs take place online on Zoom and similar virtual meeting platforms.

Please register to receive a link to join the program at least one hour in advance of the program.

Watch Now: Watch anytime after the listed start time and enjoy the program on your own schedule.

Pick-Up Program: Please register to receive the materials and instructions. We’ll notify you when materials are ready for pick up.

Phone-in Program: Call (847) 923-3195 about five minutes before the program start time to join.

PLEASE NOTE: Please click on each program to read more information. Some programs are available live on YouTube at SchaumburgLibrary.tv, and some live programs also have materials available for pick-up.

(9-12 years)

PAGE 10 & 11

Teens (12-19 years)

PAGES 12 & 13

Adults PAGES 14–17

Technology PAGE 18

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.

Locations & Hours ALL LIBRARY LOCATIONS WILL BE CLOSED FRIDAY, JAN. 1.

CENTRAL LIBRARY

130 S. ROSELLE ROAD • SCHAUMBURG, IL • (847) 985-4000 Monday – Thursday 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Drive-Up Window open and staff are answering the phone and chat messages Friday - Saturday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Drive-Up Window open and staff are answering the phone and chat messages Sunday Noon – 5 p.m.

Drive-Up Window open and staff are answering the phone and chat messages

HANOVER PARK & HOFFMAN ESTATES BRANCHES 1266 IRVING PARK ROAD • HANOVER PARK, IL • (630) 372-7800 1550 HASSELL ROAD • HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL • (847) 885-3511

Monday - Thursday 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Curbside Pick-Up open and staff are answering phone & chat messages Friday - Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Curbside Pick-Up open and staff are answering phone & chat messages Sunday Closed

Board Members

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

Leadership

Annie Miskewitch, Executive Director Jennifer Hunt, Deputy Director UPCOMING BOARD MEETING Monday, Jan 18 • 7 p.m.

Hours of service subject to change without notice.

The Library closed Monday, Nov. 16 and will remain closed until further notice to help minimize the spread of COVID-19. Library materials may be checked out online and picked up in the Pick-Up Lockers or from the Drive-Up Window at the Central Library. You may use Curbside Pick-Up at Hoffman Estates and Hanover Park branches.

We put thoughtful consideration into closing our buildings and determined this preventative action to be the best way for us to help minimize the spread of COVID-19. We hope the community will stay home, when possible, and take advantage of the many online services the Library continues to offer, including ebooks, streaming services, online learning, and great online programs for all ages. Additionally, the Library offers free WiFi, which has been extended out to the parking lots in all three Library locations.

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One Book, One Community is a time for us all to read the same book, sparking conversations about the book and its themes.

Read the book. Join the conversation. It’s that simple!

Join us this winter, December – February, as we read Room by Emma Donoghue, the bestselling novel that was adapted into an Oscar-winning film. Let’s come together to discuss the book’s themes: community, family ties, isolation and resilience.

Your whole family can join in!

We’ve selected a picture book, a chapter book and a YA novel with themes similar to Room, so kids can also be part of the conversation.

• Ivan, The Remarkable True Story of the Shopping Mall Gorilla by Katherine Applegate – a picture book recommended for ages 5-8 • The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate – an illustrated chapter book recommended for ages 9-12

• Stolen by Lucy Christopher – a novel recommended for ages 12-19 Books are now available to check out. A limited number of free copies of Room and our books for young readers will be available on a first come, first served basis beginning Jan. 2 at all Library locations. These special copies of Room have been signed by author Emma Donoghue!

This year’s One Book, One Community titles were chosen because they offer an opportunity for individuals and families to discuss some compelling issues that we’re all facing right now. We hope the themes of community, family ties, isolation and resilience. will resonate with you as we all continue to live with a global pandemic and other issues that challenge us to cope with situations outside of our control, manage feelings of isolation and find new ways to connect with our families and communities.

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AUTHOR VISIT WITH EMMA DONOGHUE JOIN LIVE: REGISTER NOW Thursday, Feb. 18 • 7-8 p.m.

You’ve read Room for our One Book, One Community, now meet the author. New York Times bestseller Emma Donoghue will discuss her life and her books and answer your questions. Click to register to receive the Zoom link and to submit your questions.

ONE COMMUNITY POSTCARD PROJECT Saturday, Jan. 2 – Thursday, Feb. 18 Four local artists each created a work of art based on our four themes of family, community, isolation and resilience. We’ve turned their beautiful work into postcards for you to take and share with friends and loved ones as we all struggle to deal with the burdens of isolation. Pick up a pre-stamped postcard at any Library location, add your own message and send it along to someone who may need a word of encouragement, love or support. Not sure who to send to? Use the enclosed label to send your postcard to our partners at area senior living facilities to let our local seniors know we care about them.

Click to learn more.

ALL AGES

YOUTH

TEENS

VOLUNTEER CARE PACKAGE OPPORTUNITY

FUN WITH FAMILIES

MASK DECORATING FOR TEENS

JOIN LIVE • REGISTER JAN. 2 3-6 years with caregiver • Saturday, Jan. 9 • 10-10:45 a.m.

Let’s celebrate some of our favorite people in the world - our families! We’ll share books, stories and activities that teach us that different families do different things, but every family is full of love. Click to register to receive the Zoom link.

JOIN LIVE • REGISTER NOW • Thursday, Jan. 14 7-8 p.m.

Personalize your own reusable face mask with stencils and fabric paint in order to make yourself and our community safer. Two masks and supplies will be provided in each kit. Click to join the waitlist.

BOOK EXPLORERS

CREATE & CHILL WITH INDIRA & JESS

Township of Schaumburg, 1 Illinois Blvd., Hoffman Estates Donations accepted through Friday, Jan. 22 In recognition of how important the support of a community is in our day-to-day lives, the Library and the Township of Schaumburg have partnered together for a volunteer opportunity. The Township is asking for donations of new, unused throw blankets to put in care kits. Please bring blankets to the Township office. Click to learn more.

FLASH FICTION CONTEST Entries accepted through Sunday, Jan. 31 Write a short story in 1,000 words or less about one of our One Book, One Community themes: community, family ties, resilience or isolation.

Limit two entries per person. Prizes will be given to winners in youth, teen and adult categories.

Click to learn more.

21-DAY RESILIENCE & GRATITUDE CHALLENGE Sunday, Jan. 24 – Saturday, Feb. 13 All of our One Book, One Community reads are celebrations of repeated resilience. In order to build up the resilience in your own life, pick up your free gratitude journal from the Library and participate in this 21-day challenge to help you focus on the positivity in the world around you. Visit SchaumburgLibrary.org/events for suggested daily activities to keep you on track with the challenge. Click to learn more.

DINNERTIME CONVERSATION STARTERS

JOIN LIVE • REGISTER JAN. 2 • 5-8 years Thursday, Jan. 21 • 4-5 p.m.

Join us while we read aloud and discuss Ivan: The Remarkable True Story of the Shopping Mall Gorilla by Katherine Applegate, and enjoy related activities. Click to register to receive the Zoom link and program kit.

BETWEEN THE LINES JOIN LIVE • REGISTER JAN. 15 • 9-12 years Monday, Feb. 1 • 3:30-4:30 p.m.

Join us to discuss The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate and enjoy activities based on its themes. Click to register to receive the Zoom link.

ART STUDIO JOIN LIVE • REGISTER FEB. 1 • 6-9 years Tuesday, Feb. 16 • 4-5 p.m.

Join us in Art Studio as we learn about art and artists that celebrate community and make community-inspired projects of our own. Click to register to receive the Zoom link.

JOIN LIVE • REGISTER NOW Mondays, Jan. 25 & Feb. 8 • 3-4 p.m.

Open your self-care kit and join Indira and Jess to learn resilience techniques in January and coping skills to combat isolation in February.

Click to register to receive the Zoom link and program kit.

STOLEN BOOK DISCUSSION WITH AUTHOR LUCY CHRISTOPHER JOIN LIVE • REGISTER NOW • Tuesday, Feb. 2 4-5 p.m.

Stolen author Lucy Christopher joins us for a discussion of her book! Click to register to receive the Zoom link.

AUTHOR VISIT WITH LUCY CHRISTOPHER JOIN LIVE: REGISTER NOW Tuesday, Feb. 16 • 4-5 p.m.

Join Lucy Christopher, author of Stolen, as she talks about her background and writing life and answers your questions. Click to register to receive the Zoom link.

PICK-UP PROGRAM • REGISTER NOW Monday, Feb. 8 Family is such an important part of all our One Book, One Community selections. This pack of family-friendly ideas for games, activities and questions will help to jumpstart conversations about community, family, isolation and resilience around your dinner table. Click to register to receive the program kit with instructions and supplies.

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ADULTS HOW TO CELEBRATE FAMILY TRADITIONS NO MATTER WHAT HAPPENS JOIN LIVE • REGISTER NOW Tuesday, Jan. 5 • 7-8 p.m.

Meg Cox, the author of four books about family ties, shares what she has learned after interviewing hundreds of families about how they celebrate holidays and ordinary days. She’ll talk about why family traditions matter and share tips for creating new traditions during the pandemic. Click to register to receive the Zoom link or watch the event live streamed on SchaumburgLibrary.tv.

WHO FILMED THIS BOOK? JOIN LIVE • REGISTER NOW Wednesday, Jan. 20 • 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Join us as we compare and contrast the movie Room with the book that inspired it. Click to register to receive the Zoom link.

MANAGING SOCIAL ISOLATION JOIN LIVE • REGISTER NOW Wednesday, Jan. 20 • 6:30-8 p.m.

Learn about the challenges of a changing social environment in this interactive program presented by Deborah Smith, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. She’ll provide strategies and tips to manage social isolation, improve mood and build resilience. Adults and teens welcome. Click to register to receive the Zoom link or watch the event live streamed on SchaumburgLibrary.tv.

ROOM BOOK DISCUSSIONS

DRIVE-UP WINDOW OPENS

JOIN LIVE • REGISTER NOW Monday, Jan. 25 • 1-2 p.m. • Ages 50+ Tuesday, Jan. 26 • 1:30-2:30 p.m.

Monday, Feb. 1 • 6-7 p.m.

Wednesday, Feb. 10 • 10-11 a.m.

Thursday, Feb. 11 • 7-8 p.m.

Tuesday, Feb. 16 • 10-11 a.m.

Join us for lively discussion of New York Times bestseller Room by Emma Donoghue. Click to register to receive the Zoom link and to reserve a copy of the book.

With our renovation complete, we’re ending Curbside Pick-Up at the Central Library and putting the Drive-Up Window back into service.

To use the Drive-Up Window, just place an item on hold (selecting “Drive-Up” as the pick-up location), wait to get a notification that your items are ready, then come to the Library. Please note there is a limit of 5 items per car at the Drive-Up Window.

THE LOST ART OF LETTER WRITING

Our Pick-Up Lockers have arrived and are available for use! We know many of you will love this new, no-touch way to pick up materials from the Central Library in Schaumburg. To use the lockers, simply go online and place your Library books or videos on hold, select “Lockers - Central” as pick up location, then come to the Library when you receive an email or call saying your items are ready for pickup. Once you arrive, press the “Get Started” button on the screen, then scan your Library card or type in the number and PIN. You’ll see a list of your requested items. If it’s correct, press “accept” and your locker will open.

After retrieving your items, just close the locker door and you’re all set! The lockers are located along the wall near the West entrance.

JOIN LIVE • REGISTER NOW Wednesday, Feb. 3 • 7-8 p.m.

Join Kimberly Adami-Hasegawa, owner of Galaxie Safari, a homemade greeting card business, as she talks about how letter writing has changed over the years and why connecting through mail is special, especially during the pandemic, when we all may be dealing with times of isolation.

Click to register to receive the Zoom link or watch the event live streamed on SchaumburgLibrary.tv.

HOW TO BUILD COMMUNITY & RELATIONSHIPS JOIN LIVE • REGISTER NOW Tuesday, Feb. 16 • 7-8:30 p.m.

We shape our world through our relationships with others. Most people want communities where everyone is treated with dignity and respect, yet respectful interactions are often not what we see modeled in the media and in politics. Let’s discuss our role in working toward a better future. Click to register to receive the Zoom link.

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LOCKERS OFFER NO-TOUCH PICKUP

PROGRAMS ON CABLE ACCESS Hanover Park • Comcast channel 17, AT&T channel 99 For kids: Daily • 10 a.m.

For adults: Daily • 7 p.m.

Hoffman Estates • Comcast channel 6, AT&T channel 99 For kids: Wednesdays • 10 a.m.

For adults: Tuesdays • 7 p.m.

Some of our most popular programs are now available on our local cable access channels. Enjoy storytimes, craft programs, book talks, oral histories and more, all from the comfort of your home.

YOUTH PROGRAMS

STORYTIMES BOUNCING BABY STORYTIME JOIN LIVE REGISTER NOW • 0-12 months • Tuesdays, Jan. 5-19 10-10:30 a.m.

REGISTER JAN. 15• 0-12 months Tuesdays, Jan. 19-Feb. 2 • 10-10:30 a.m.

Inspire a love of reading with short, interactive stories, songs, lapsit bounces and rhymes. This storytime is intended for children who are not yet walking. Click to register to receive the Zoom link and Storytime Kit.

EVENING STORYTIME JOIN LIVE REGISTER NOW • 0-5 years with caregiver Tuesday, Jan. 5-19 • 6:30-7 p.m.

REGISTER JAN. 15 • 0-5 years with caregiver Tuesdays, Jan. 26 & Feb. 2 • 6:30-7 p.m.

Let us help you kick-start your little one’s bedtime routine with stories, flannels and songs.

Click to register to receive the Zoom link and Storytime Kit.

PRESCHOOL STORYTIME

DRAGON & UNICORN PARTY

JOIN LIVE: REGISTER NOW & JAN. 15 3-5 years • Wednesdays, Jan. 6-Feb. 3 • 1-1:30 p.m.

Enjoy stories and songs, then complete a craft together. Click to register to receive the Zoom link and Storytime Kit.

JOIN LIVE: REGISTER JAN. 2 3-5 years with caregiver • Friday, Jan. 15 • 10-11 a.m.

Let’s learn and play with our favorite magical creatures. Click to register to receive the Zoom link and Program Kit.

I HAVE A DREAM FAMILY STORYTIME

FEATHERS & FUN

JOIN LIVE: REGISTER JAN. 2 • 0-8 years Monday, Jan. 18, 4:30-5 p.m.

Join us for this special family storytime where we’ll celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Click to register to receive the Zoom link.

PRESCHOOL FROZEN PARTY JOIN LIVE: REGISTER NOW 3-5 years with caregiver • Saturday, Jan. 2 • 10-11 a.m.

Celebrate winter with a Frozen-themed party!

Click to join the waitlist.

WOBBLY WALKERS STORYTIME

PARENT/CHILD CRAFT

JOIN LIVE REGISTER NOW • about 1 year old Mondays, Jan. 4-18 • 10-10:30 a.m.

REGISTER JAN. 15 • about 1 year old Mondays, Jan. 25 & Feb. 1 • 10-10:30 a.m.

Children who are learning to walk and explore the world will enjoy short stories, lots of music and movement activities. Click to register to receive the Zoom link and Storytime Kit.

PICK-UP PROGRAM REGISTER NOW • 2-5 years • Monday, Jan. 4 Paper Plate Gnomes REGISTER JAN. 2 • 2-5 years • Monday, Jan. 11 Melted Snowman REGISTER JAN. 15 • 2-5 years • Monday, Jan. 25 Paper Plate Swan REGISTER JAN. 15 • 2-5 years • Monday, Feb. 1 Artic Fox Create a paper craft with your child. Click to register to receive the Program Kit.

TODDLING TWOS & THREES JOIN LIVE REGISTER NOW • 2-3 years with caregiver Thursdays, Jan. 7-21 • 10-10:30 a.m.

REGISTER JAN. 15 • 2-3 years with caregiver Thursdays, Jan. 28 & Feb. 4 • 10-10:30 a.m.

This storytime is for toddlers who have more developed motor skills and are ready for slightly longer books. Click to register to receive the Zoom link and Storytime Kit.

JOIN LIVE: REGISTER JAN. 2 3-5 years with caregiver • Friday, Jan. 22 • 10-11 a.m.

To celebrate National Bird Day, we will learn about our feathered friends through books, songs and activities. Click to register to receive the Zoom link and Program Kit.

PUZZLE PALOOZA JOIN LIVE: REGISTER JAN. 15 3-5 years with caregiver • Friday, Jan. 29 • 1-2 p.m.

Create a Valentine’s Day wreath made out of puzzle pieces, paint your own puzzle, and complete winter-themed puzzles to celebrate National Puzzle Day! Click to register to receive the Zoom link and Program Kit.

ANIMALS IN WINTER JOIN LIVE: REGISTER JAN. 15 3-5 years with caregiver • Friday, Feb. 5 • 10-11 a.m.

Learn what animals do to survive the winter.

Click to register to receive the Zoom link and Program Kit.

PARENT/CHILD CRAFT: PEACE DOVE PICK-UP PROGRAM: REGISTER JAN. 2 Ages 2-5 • Monday, Jan. 18 In honor of Martin Luther King Jr., create a peace dove craft with your child. Click to register to receive the Program Kit.

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ADAPTIVE

AUTISM MOVEMENT THERAPY JOIN LIVE: REGISTER NOW 3-8 years with caregiver • Wednesdays, Jan. 13 & 27 5:30-6 p.m.

Join us for a movement program designed for children with autism spectrum disorder, 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. Click to register to receive the Zoom link and Program Kit.

ADAPTIVE BOOK EXPLORERS JOIN LIVE: REGISTER JAN. 15 • 5-8 years Tuesday, Jan. 26 • 4-5 p.m.

Join us for a book club for children with autism spectrum disorders, sensory processing issues or who are differently-abled. This month we’ll be reading aloud, discussing and completing activities based on the book Thank You, Omu! by Oge Mora. Click to register to receive the Zoom link and Program Kit.

DIAL-A-STORY Call (847) 923-3197 Give us a call anytime to hear new and classic stories for kids, read aloud by our staff. New stories are available every Monday and Friday.

WATERCOLOR RESIST SNOWFLAKE

MYSTERY ART

PICK-UP PROGRAM: REGISTER NOW 6-8 years • Tuesday, Jan. 5 Create watercolor resist snowflake art with a white pastel and paint. Click to join the waitlist.

JOIN LIVE: REGISTER JAN. 2 • 6-8 years Tuesday, Jan. 12 • 4-5 p.m.

Join us as we make a winter-themed Mystery Art project! Click to register to receive the Zoom link and Program Kit.

MATH INVESTIGATORS: MORE, LESS & EQUAL, OH MY! JOIN LIVE: REGISTER NOW • 5-7 years Tuesday, Jan. 5 • 4-5 p.m.

Listen to a story about siblings figuring out who has more of their favorite Brazilian snacks. Then, complete activities and weigh provided materials on our scale to prove that capacity, quantity and weight can make a big difference when measuring objects! Click to join the waitlist.

CARDBOARD STEAM: CARDBOARD CITIES JOIN LIVE: REGISTER NOW • 5-8 years Wednesday, Jan. 6 • 4:30-5:30 p.m.

Learn to make buildings and cityscapes out of cardboard in new and interesting ways. Click to join the waitlist.

THE WRITE STUFF JOIN LIVE: REGISTER NOW • 6-9 years Thursday, Jan. 7 • 4-4:45 p.m.

Join us as we work on our procedural writing skills! Click to join the waitlist.

GEE’S BEND INSPIRED QUILT COLLAGE PICK-UP PROGRAM: REGISTER JAN. 2 6-8 years • Tuesday, Jan. 12 Make your own quilt squares inspired by Gee’s Bend, a Black community known for their quilts.

Click to register to receive the Program Kit.

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QUEST FOR ADVENTURE: HERO KIDS SAVE THE KINGDOM JOIN LIVE: REGISTER JAN. 2 • 5-8 years Saturday, Jan. 16 • 2-3:30 p.m.

Create an account on Roll20.net and play the cooperative roleplaying game Hero Kids with kids who love magic and adventure just as much as you do! Click to register to receive the Zoom link.

LEGO® BUILDING CHALLENGE JOIN LIVE: REGISTER JAN. 2 • 5-12 years Monday, Jan. 18 • 2-2:45 p.m.

Bring your own LEGOs®, build along with other kids online and try to complete this month’s challenge: build an invention that lets you live or work underwater! Click to register to receive the Zoom link.

NIGHTTIME CHALK CITYSCAPE PICK-UP PROGRAM: REGISTER JAN. 2 6-8 years • Tuesday, Jan. 19 Create a nighttime cityscape with colored chalk.

Click to register to receive the Program Kit.

YOUTH PROGRAMS

DID YOU KNOW… 1. Polar bears live on sea ice in the Arctic.

2. They primarily eat seals. They can’t outswim a seal, so they rely on their amazing sense of smell and wait for a seal to emerge from the water.

3. Polar bears live in five different countries: The United States, Canada, Russia, Greenland and Norway.

4. They are actually black! Beneath that snowy white fur, polar bears have black skin.

5. Polar bears are the largest living carnivores on land and can weigh up to 800 lbs.

These are just a few interesting facts about polar bears, and there are so many others. Join us for a virtual field trip and polar bear craft to learn about these fascinating creatures.

VIRTUAL FIELD TRIP: POLAR BEARS

CUP OF COCOA

JOIN LIVE: REGISTER JAN. 15 • 5-8 years Saturday, Jan. 23 • 2-3 p.m.

Go on a virtual tundra buggy ride in Canada’s Wapusk National Park to spot polar bears in their natural habitat, then complete a writing craft.

Click to register to receive the Zoom link and Program Kit.

PICK-UP PROGRAM: REGISTER JAN. 15 6-8 years • Tuesday, Feb. 2 Create a steamy 3D cup of cocoa. Click to register to receive the Program Kit.

POLAR BEARS

JOIN LIVE: REGISTER JAN. 15 • 5-8 years Wednesday, Feb. 3 • 4:30-6 p.m.

Learn about the basic principles of flight and how to build your own cardboard airplane and rubber band launcher. Click to register to receive the Zoom link and Program Kit.

PICK-UP PROGRAM: REGISTER JAN. 15 6-8 years • Tuesday, Jan. 26 Let’s make a book from a paper bag and learn about polar bears. Click to register to receive Program Kit.

CARDBOARD STEAM: CARDBOARD PLANE LAUNCHER

ART STUDIO: KANDINSKY’S CIRCLES & LINES

JOIN LIVE: REGISTER JAN. 15 • 6-9 years Thursday, Jan. 28 • 4-5 p.m.

Join us in Art Studio as we learn about artist Wassily Kandinsky and make our own project inspired by his art. Click to register to receive the Zoom link and Program Kit.

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I like coming for the “What Was” books because I like history and learning.

Teacher Appreciates Library Resources resources to find high interest books for my struggling readers.”

Jenna Carlson is a long-time resident of Sleepy Hollow, but often uses the Schaumburg Library in her role as third and fourth-grade English teacher in the Dual Language program at MacArthur International Spanish Academy in Hoffman Estates.

“I use the library for student books, and pre-COVID I was part of the monthly book program for District 54,” Jenna said. “I use the

In addition to getting books for her students, she’s been coming to the Central Library for years to attend her writers’ group meetings. She said she appreciates the convenience and comfort of meeting at the Library, along with the technology available for speakers who can use white boards and PowerPoint to give presentations.

“My favorite place is the upstairs meeting room because it has a good setup for group meetings,” Jenna said.

A four-year Library patron, Jenna said she is grateful for the online Library resources still available during this challenging time for teachers and students.

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– Jayden P., age 8, Roselle

I like that there’s a lot of books and they’re interesting.

– Aniela J., Age 9, Schaumburg

YOUTH PROGRAMS

TWEEN PROGRAMS FOR AGES 9-12 DIY DESIGNS

WRITE ON!

BULLET JOURNALING

JOIN LIVE REGISTER NOW • 9-12 years • Monday, Jan. 4 4-5 p.m.

REGISTER JAN. 15 • 9-12 years • Tuesday, Feb. 2 4-5 p.m.

January: Make a special pouch to keep your tissues safe this winter season. February: Make a Valentine felt envelope. This project will require basic hand sewing abilities. Click to register to receive the Zoom link and Program Kit.

JOIN LIVE: REGISTER JAN. 2 • 9-12 years Friday, Jan. 8 • 3:30-4:15 p.m.

Join Miss Gretchen for a live, online version of our popular Write On! program. Explore different types of creative writing through games and ice breakers in this judgement-free space.

This month we will be making an 8-page zine and spending time brainstorming creative ways to decorate and journal in it. Click to register to receive the Zoom link and Program Kit.

JOIN LIVE: REGISTER JAN. 2 • 9-12 years Monday, Jan. 11 • 4-5 p.m.

Bullet journaling uses bullet points to jot down interests, plan for the future, record memorable experiences and more. Join us in starting your own bullet journal where you will artistically express yourself. Click to register to receive the Zoom link and Program Kit.

CALM WINTER LANDSCAPE

OWEN’S TREAT

PICK-UP PROGRAM: REGISTER JAN. 2 9-12 years • Thursday, Jan. 14 Create a winter hat garland made out of common craft supplies. Click to register to receive the Program Kit.

PICK-UP PROGRAM: REGISTER NOW 9-12 years • Thursday, Jan. 7 Make a calm winter landscape using the materials provided. Click to join the waitlist.

WATCH NOW: REGISTER NOW • 9-12 years Fridays, Jan. 8 & 22 • 4:30-5 p.m.

Teen chef Owen Dodson welcomes you to his kitchen and demonstrates his favorite recipes.

Pause, play and follow along with him from your own home. Drop a comment on the video to let us know how yours turned out. Click to register to receive the video link one hour prior to the program.

WINTER HAT GARLAND

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IN BETWEEN SCENE

HAND HOLDING HEART

JOIN LIVE: REGISTER JAN. 2 • 9-12 years Thursday, Jan. 14 • 3:30-4:30 p.m.

Play games, meet new friends and help make decisions about the Library and its virtual programs. This month, we’re going to talk about focus and creativity while practicing the art of Zentangle. Click to register to receive the Zoom link and Program Kit.

PICK-UP PROGRAM: REGISTER JAN. 2 9-12 years • Thursday, Jan. 21 Create a special piece of art by tracing your hand and adding a heart and positive words.

Click to register to receive the Program Kit.

BOREDOM BUSTERS JOIN LIVE: REGISTER JAN. 2 • 11-13 years Tuesday, Jan. 19 • 3:30-4:30 p.m.

This week Miss Gretchen and Miss Allison challenge you to a game of Pictionary. We will be using the annotate feature on Zoom where you will attempt to draw words picked randomly. Click to register to receive the Zoom link.

TWEEN GAME NIGHT: AMONG US JOIN LIVE: REGISTER JAN. 2 • 9-12 years Wednesday, Jan. 20 • 4:30-5:30 p.m.

Play games over Zoom with other Tweens.

This month we’ll be playing the popular social deduction game Among Us. Please download the app from the app store in advance of the program. Click to register to receive the Zoom link.

GET CREATIVE JOIN LIVE: REGISTER JAN. 15 • 9-12 years Monday, Jan. 25 • 3:30-4:15 p.m.

Chill out and get in touch with your creative side. This month we’ll be stitching a snowflake card. Click to register to receive the Zoom link and Program Kit.

MIXED MEDIA WINTER LANDSCAPE PICK-UP PROGRAM: REGISTER JAN. 15 9-12 years • Thursday, Jan. 28 Create a mixed media winter landscape with paper and watercolors. Click to register to receive the Program Kit.

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MINECRAFT BUILDING CHALLENGE JOIN LIVE: REGISTER JAN. 15 • 9-12 years Saturday, Jan. 30 • 2-3:30 p.m.

Join us as we use Minecraft Creative mode to build cool and interesting challenges together on the Library’s Minecraft Realms server.

Invitations to the Realm will be sent via Zoom once the program has begun. Click to register to receive the Zoom link.

REVERSE STENCILING: LOVE PICK-UP PROGRAM: REGISTER JAN. 15 9-12 years • Thursday, Feb. 4 Create a cool decoration using the reverse stenciling technique. Click to register to receive the Program Kit.

EXPLODING BOOKS! JOIN LIVE: REGISTER JAN. 15 • 9-12 years Thursday, Feb. 4 • 4-5 p.m.

Join us as we make and decorate our own exploding books! Click to register to receive the Zoom link and Program Kit.

TEEN PROGRAMS

FOR AGES 12-19

HACK THE LIBRARY: ONLINE TEEN HACKATHON JOIN LIVE: REGISTER NOW Jan. 4 at 11 a.m. - Jan. 7 at 8 p.m.

The New Year’s Hackathon will take place online.

Join us for virtual meetings, coding workshops and project building. Industry judges will award prizes to the top finishers. Hack the Library is the ultimate computer science event for teens age 12-19. Participants will receive an email with the rules and a schedule of events with links for the Hackathon one day before the program. Click to register to receive the Zoom link.

ROCKET LEAGUE TOURNAMENTS

3D DESIGN FOR 3D PRINTING

OWEN’S TREAT

JOIN LIVE REGISTER NOW Tuesdays, Jan. 5-12 • 5:30-6:30 p.m.

REGISTER JAN. 15 Tuesdays, Jan. 26 • 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Learn about basic 3D design for 3D printing.

Create models, shapes, jewelry and more with Tinkercad. One free print per teen will be available at a later date. Please set up a Tinkercad account before the event. Click to register to receive the Zoom link.

WATCH NOW: REGISTER NOW Fridays, Jan. 8 & 22 • 4:30-5 p.m.

Teen chef Owen Dodson welcomes you to his kitchen and demonstrates his favorite recipes.

Pause, play and follow along with him from your own home. Drop a comment on the video to let us know how yours turned out. A link to the video will be emailed one hour prior to the program start time. Click to register.

CHESS CLUB

PICK-UP PROGRAM: REGISTER JAN. 2 Monday, Jan. 11 Feeling stressed? Sign up to receive a QuaranTEEN kit. Each kit contains a variety of calming activities, crafts and self-care items. Click to register to receive the Program Kit.

JOIN LIVE: DROP IN • Mondays, Jan. 4 & Feb. 1 5:30-7:30 p.m.

In Rocket League, search for our tournament named “SchaumLib13” on Monday, Jan. 4 and “SchaumLib14” on Monday, Feb. 1. We’ll continue to add tournaments if you miss getting into the 5:30 p.m. start time. No password or code necessary. All skill levels are welcome.

Requires Rocket League app and access to an online gaming service (such as Xbox Live Gold, PlayStation Now or Switch Online).

JOIN LIVE: REGISTER NOW Wednesdays, Jan. 6-27 • 6-7 p.m.

Conant High School Varsity Chess Team members Akshay Brahmbhatt and Harsh Shah instruct students in this club for beginner players.

Students will learn how the pieces move, beginning strategy, openings and tactics to become a better chess player. Participants will need access to two devices: one for the Zoom meeting and one with a free lichess.org account. Please create your account before the club begins. Click to register to receive the Zoom link.

LUNCH & LISTEN

DIY MACRAME FEATHER

WATCH NOW: DROP IN • Tuesdays, Jan. 5 & 19 Grab your lunch and listen to Teen Librarian Allison as she makes young adult reading recommendations. On Jan. 5, discover Books for Fans of Wonder Woman 1984 and on Jan. 19, get some great YA sports book recommendations. Check back on the day of the program for a link to the video.

JOIN LIVE: REGISTER NOW • Wednesday, Jan. 6 7-8 p.m.

Make a beautiful macrame feather to hang in your home. No artistic skills required. Click to register to receive the Zoom link and Program Kit.

IS IT CAKE? & MORE FUN CHALLENGES JOIN LIVE: REGISTER NOW • Thursday, Jan. 7 4:30-5:30 p.m.

Can you tell the difference between a cake and an everyday object? It’s harder than you think. Join us for an hour of fun challenges on Kahoot! Click to register to receive the Zoom link.

QUARANTEEN KITS

TECH BYTES: ALGORITHMIC PROGRAMMING JOIN LIVE: REGISTER NOW Mondays, Jan. 11-Feb. 1 • 4:30-5:30 p.m.

Learning to code algorithms is one of the key components in computer science. Join Tech Bytes, the wildly popular course for middle schoolers taught by advanced high schoolers.

Class will be recorded live and posted on YouTube. Click to register to receive the Zoom link.

CREATE WITH BLOXELS JOIN LIVE REGISTER JAN. 2 Monday, Jan. 11 • 5:30-6:30 p.m.

REGISTER JAN. 15 Monday, Jan. 25 • 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Use our Bloxels account to create your own games. We’ll focus on the different parts of a game each month. This month: background basics. Click to register to receive the Zoom link.

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“Once you have read a book you care about, some part of it is always with you.”

PROGRAMS

TECH BYTES: PROJECT DEVELOPMENT JOIN LIVE: REGISTER NOW Wednesdays, Jan. 13-Feb. 3 • 4:30-5:30 p.m.

This is a continuation of the Tech Bytes: JavaScript and Tech Bytes: Web Development classes.

This class will dive deeper into learning how to make useable projects on your browser and advancing your knowledge of programming languages. Class will be recorded live and posted on YouTube. Click to register to receive the Zoom link.

– Louis L’Amour

HACK CENTRAL

PAINTED ROCK HOUSEPLANTS

JOIN LIVE: REGISTER JAN 2 • Tuesday, Jan. 19 4:30-5:30 p.m.

Hack Central is a hack club led by Teen Place Mentors Rayaan Siddiqi and Labdhi Jain and will cover advanced computer science topics like classification and machine learning. Click to register to receive the Zoom link or watch the event posted afterward on SchaumburgLibrary.tv.

JOIN LIVE: REGISTER JAN 2 • Thursday, Jan. 21 7-8 p.m.

Paint a gorgeous rock cactus that’ll never wilt on you. Click to register to receive the Zoom link and Program Kit.

AMONG US FOR TEENS

JOIN LIVE: REGISTER JAN 2 Wednesday, Jan. 13 • 7-8 p.m.

Thomas Jaworski of Quest College Consulting will show examples of the financial aid award letter and explain how to best compare them. Click to register to receive the Zoom link.

JOIN LIVE: REGISTER JAN 2 • Tuesday, Jan. 19 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Can you complete all your tasks before the Imposter sabotages the mission? Teens ages 12-19 can join us to play Among Us with other teens.

You must have Among Us installed on a device (it is a free download from the App Store or Google Play). We will be using Zoom to talk to each other as we play. Click to register to receive the Zoom link.

VIDEO GAME HOUR

WATERCOLOR PAPER LANTERN

UNDERSTANDING A COLLEGE FINANCIAL AID AWARD LETTER

JOIN LIVE: REGISTER JAN 2 Fridays, Jan. 15 & Feb. 5 • 4:30-5:30 p.m.

Unwind on a Friday with other teens in this club for gamers. During each meeting, we’ll play a different game or explore topics related to gaming. Click to register to receive the Zoom link or watch the event live streamed on SchaumburgLibrary.tv.

JOIN LIVE: REGISTER JAN 2 • Tuesday, Jan. 19 7-8 p.m.

Make a beautiful watercolor paper lantern to light up your room. Click to register to receive the Zoom link and Program Kit.

3D PRINT & PAINT JOIN LIVE: REGISTER JAN 2 • Monday, Jan. 20 7:15-8:15 p.m.

Creativity meets technology in this fun teen program. Add personal touches by painting winter themed 3D printed objects. Click to register to receive the Zoom link and Program Kit.

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TEEN BOOK DISCUSSION JOIN LIVE: REGISTER JAN 2 • Tuesday, Jan. 26 7:15-8 p.m.

Enjoy snacks while you chat with fellow teens about In Real Life by Cory Doctorow and Jen Wang. A free copy of the book and snacks will be provided. Click to register to receive the Zoom link and Program Kit.

POM POM PENGUINS JOIN LIVE: REGISTER JAN. 15 Wednesday, Jan. 27 • 7-8 p.m.

We’re bringing the wildlife to you. Join us to make an adorable pom pom penguin that you can hang up in your room, or use as a desk toy.

Click to register to receive the Zoom link and Program Kit.

RAINBOW HEART GARLAND CRAFT JOIN LIVE: REGISTER JAN. 15 Thursday, Jan. 28 • 7-7:45 p.m.

Brighten up your room with some colorful garland. Click to register to receive the Zoom link and Program Kit.

“There’s a lot of variety here. So many movies and games!”

– Leticia C., Hanover Park

COOL TIP OF THE DAY FOR SENIORS PHONE-IN PROGRAM: DROP IN Monday, Jan. 11 - Friday, Jan. 15 • All Day Call (847) 923-3196 to hear the short, recorded tip of the day for some unique ideas and suggestions on how to stay busy. The message will change every day. On Friday, we’ll feature the tips you have submitted. We’re looking to relate your ideas for everything from great reading to fun activities you can safely do at home. If you have a suggestion for our Friday message, call or text your suggestions to (847) 323-4022.

BOOK BONANZA JOIN LIVE: REGISTER NOW • Tuesday, Jan. 12 10-11 a.m.

Join our fiction librarians to hear about newly released and upcoming titles. Learn about some new books to add to your reading list. Click to register to receive the Zoom link or watch the event live streamed on SchaumburgLibrary.tv.

MINDFUL PARENT GROUP JOIN LIVE: REGISTER NOW Wednesdays, Jan. 13 & 27 • 6-7 p.m.

It’s time to be an OWL - Observe, Wait and Listen. Find ways to calm your mind and body and stay present. Join us for a wonderful group and many delightful experiences, learn to take mini breaks in your day and take care of yourself.

Click to register to receive the Zoom link and Program Kit.

UNDERSTANDING A COLLEGE FINANCIAL AID AWARD LETTER JOIN LIVE: REGISTER JAN. 2 Wednesday, Jan. 13 • 7-8 p.m.

Thomas Jaworski of Quest College Consulting will show examples of the financial aid award letter and explain how to best compare them. Click to register to receive the Zoom link.

ADULT PROGRAMS

LET’S TALK: A SENIOR DISCUSSION GROUP JOIN LIVE: REGISTER NOW Fridays, Jan. 15 & 29 • 10-11 a.m.

Share information on topics that interest you, ask questions and enjoy the company of others.

This program is geared to the over 50 crowd, but all are welcome. Click to register to receive the Zoom link.

MLK DAY CONVERSATION STARTERS PICK-UP PROGRAM: REGISTER NOW Monday, Jan. 18 Often, talking about topics like civil rights and justice with family members of all ages can feel like a daunting task. But starting the conversation with young family members can yield surprising results and help parents and mentors guide kids through tricky topics in age-appropriate ways, building a foundation for greater awareness as they grow. We have conversation starters for you, inspired by Martin Luther King Junior’s Dream.

We encourage you to use them at your family dinner tables this evening — or any time! Choose the ones that feel right for your family and spark a dialogue to honor the spirit of MLK Day. Click to register to receive the cards via email, or pick up while supplies last.

LOOKING BACK & LOOKING AHEAD JOIN LIVE: REGISTER NOW • Wednesday, Jan. 6 7-8:30 p.m.

Historian Barry Bradford reviews the top tens of 2020 including news stories, new words added to the dictionary, quotes of the year, and significant deaths as well as making predictions for 2021.

Click to register to receive the Zoom link or watch the event live streamed on SchaumburgLibrary.tv.

STRESS MANAGEMENT JOIN LIVE: REGISTER NOW Monday, Jan. 25 • 7-8 p.m.

Feeling stressed? Join us as the Village of Hoffman Estates, Department of Health and Human Services conducts an interactive and educational talk led by therapists America and Taylor Brust, M.A. They’ll discuss the impact of stress and the use of effective coping strategies. Click to register to receive the Zoom link or watch live streamed on SchaumburgLibrary.tv.

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE TRIVIA JOIN LIVE: REGISTER NOW Wednesday, Jan. 27 • 7-8 p.m.

Join us to test your knowledge of science, history, pop culture and more! We’ll be using Crowdpurr for the trivia action. Click to register to receive the Zoom link and the Crowdpurr access code.

BASE BASICS OF CLASSIC COCKTAILS JOIN LIVE: REGISTER NOW Wednesday, Jan. 27 • 7-8:30 p.m. OR Thursday, Jan. 28 • 7-8:30 p.m.

Registrants will get a list of tools and ingredients to mix. Cocktail connoisseurs of Common Good Cocktail House will provide basic instructions and explore the history of three classic cocktails, then engage participants in a game to uncover two other traditional cocktails. Click to register to receive the Zoom link.

CONTAGION & THE COLD HORROR OF CHICAGO JOIN LIVE: REGISTER NOW Monday, Feb. 1 • 7-8:30 p.m.

Go on location , virtually of course, with Kelli Marshall of Chicago Movie Tours and discover why Chicago, in all its forms of coldness, serves as the perfect setting for the pandemic horror movie Contagion (2011). Click to register to receive the Zoom link.

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ADULT PROGRAMS

We mostly use the Library for the kids. It’s also a good place for resources and a quiet place to study.

– Stan Kim, Schaumburg

ROVING THE RED PLANET

GENEALOGY CHIT CHAT

TRAVELING THE CIVIL RIGHTS TRAIL

JOIN LIVE: REGISTER NOW Thursday, Feb. 4 • 7-8:30 p.m.

There are currently five U.S. spacecraft either on or orbiting Mars right now and, if all goes well, the Perseverance Rover will land in February 2021. What have we learned about the Red Planet with decades of robotic visitors? Plenty! Presenter Michele Nichols of the Adler Planetarium will cover the past, present, and future of Martian exploration. Click to register to receive the Zoom link or watch the event live streamed on SchaumburgLibrary.tv.

JOIN LIVE: REGISTER NOW • Tuesday, Jan. 26 2-3:30 p.m.

Tony Kierna, Schaumburg Township District Library Genealogist, will host this informal gathering to help you in your genealogical research.

Click to register to receive the Zoom link.

JOIN LIVE: REGISTER NOW Wednesday, Jan. 13 • 7-8 p.m.

The U.S. Civil Rights Trail offers a vivid glimpse into the story of Black America’s fight for freedom. From witnessing eye-opening landmarks to celebrating triumph over adversity, experience a tangible piece of history with Deborah Douglas, award-winning journalist and author of The Moon U.S. Civil Rights Trail: A Traveler’s Guide to the People Places and Events that Made the Movement. Click to register to receive the Zoom link or watch the event live streamed on SchaumburgLibrary.tv.

GENEALOGY HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT GENEALOGICAL SOFTWARE JOIN LIVE: REGISTER NOW • Tuesday, Jan. 12 7-8:30 p.m.

Guest presenter Jenny Warner will show you all the different genealogical software options and discuss their pros and cons. Click to register to receive the Zoom link.

HISTORY HOLOCAUST POSTAL HISTORY JOIN LIVE: REGISTER NOW • Tuesday, Jan. 12 7-8:30 p.m.

Through handwritten letters and cards written by ghetto and concentration camp residents, Justin Gordon’s book, Holocaust Postal History, reveals unique insights into Holocaust-era correspondence. Dr. Gordon will discuss the people who wrote the letters and the places to which they were sent. Click to register to receive the Zoom link or watch the event live streamed on SchaumburgLibrary.tv.

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“Libraries store the energy that fuels the imagination. They open up windows to the world and inspire us to explore and achieve, and contribute to improving our quality of life.”

ADULT PROGRAMS

-- Sidney Sheldon

THE U.S. CIVIL WAR SERIES, PART 1 JOIN LIVE: REGISTER NOW • Thursday, Jan. 21 1:30-3 p.m.

Historian Shelby Foote said that to truly understand the character of the United States, you first had to understand the Civil War. Professor Gary Midkiff will lead us through this six-part series to expand our knowledge of the Civil War and explain how that knowledge allows better understanding of many of the societal issues we face today. Part 1: April 1891 through November 1861. Click to register to receive the Zoom link.

By registering, you will also receive access to a recording of the program after January 21.

BUSINESS & CAREER NETWORKING ON LINKEDIN

JOB HUNTING OVER 50

JOIN LIVE: REGISTER NOW • Monday, Jan. 11 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Up to 80% of recruiters are utilizing LinkedIn to find you and your talent for hire at companies.

Learn insider tips on how to market your professional brand and network on LinkedIn. Karen Evertsen, talent acquisition leader, will share her recruiter and business expertise. It is recommended to have a LinkedIn account and profile prior to attending this class. Click to register to receive the Zoom link or watch the event live streamed on SchaumburgLibrary.tv.

JOIN LIVE: REGISTER NOW Thursday, Jan. 14 • 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Learn your job search advantage for being over 50 and get tips about professional branding, resume writing, interviewing, networking and LinkedIn. Karen Evertsen, Talent Acquisition Partner, will share her recruiter and business expertise. Click to register to receive the Zoom link or watch the event live streamed on SchaumburgLibrary.tv.

The Long Shadow Director Q&A WEDNESDAY, FEB. 24 Join Live: Register Jan. 2 • 7-8 p.m.

Join us for a live online conversation and Q&A with Director Frances Causey, who will discuss her film, The Long Shadow. In this documentary, former CNN Senior Producer, TED contributor and Emmy-Award winning Director Frances Causey traces her family’s legacy of white privilege, placing it in the context of the history of anti-black racism in the United States that began with slavery and continues to impact our society today. Co-sponsored by multiple Illinois libraries. Stream anytime on Kanopy for free with a Schaumburg Library card. Click to register to receive the Zoom link.

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ADULT PROGRAMS

“Reading is essential for those who seek to rise above the ordinary.”

BOOK & MOVIE LITERACY & DISCUSSIONS CITIZENSHIP RANDOM HISTORY BOOK DISCUSSION JOIN LIVE: REGISTER NOW Wednesday, Jan. 6 • 7-8 p.m.

This month’s title: One Summer: America, 1927 by Bill Bryson. Click to register to receive the Zoom link and reserve a copy of the book.

DANN & RAYMOND’S MOVIE CLUB JOIN LIVE: REGISTER NOW • Thursday, Jan. 7 7-9 p.m.

This month’s topic: The Films of Meryl Streep. This program will take place online on Zoom. Click to register to receive the Zoom link.

BEYOND THE BOOK JOIN LIVE: REGISTER NOW Tuesday, Jan. 19 • 10-11 a.m.

The Tattooist of Auschwitz by Heather Morris Thursday, Jan. 21 • 7-8 p.m.

The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek

by Kim Michele Richardson Join us for a discussion of. Contact the Fiction desk at (847) 923-3140 to arrange to pick up a copy of the book, or checkout the e-book or eAudiobook from the Digital Library of Illinois, Axis 360, or hoopla, with your Schaumburg Library card. Click to register to receive the Zoom link.

SECOND FLOOR READS JOIN LIVE: REGISTER NOW Wednesday, Jan. 20 • 6:30-8 p.m.

This month’s title: The Diary of a Bookseller by Shaun Bythell. Click to register to receive the Zoom link and reserve a copy of the book.

ESL CONVERSATION CLUB JOIN LIVE: REGISTER NOW Wednesdays, Jan. 6-Feb. 3 • 10-11:30 a.m.

Wednesdays, Jan. 6-Feb. 3 • 6:30-8 p.m.

Fridays, Jan. 8-Feb. 5 • 10-11:30 a.m.

Practice your English conversation skills in this live, online discussion. Please choose one session per week to help ensure we have space to accommodate everyone who is interested. Click to register to receive the Zoom link.

INTRODUCTION TO PRONUNCIATION: WORD STRESS JOIN LIVE: REGISTER NOW For Intermediate-level ESL students Wednesdays, Jan. 13-Feb. 3 • 1-2:30 p.m.

Learn about the concept of word stress and how it is key for improving pronunciation in this six-part, online class. After registering you will be notified when the class textbook, Clear Speech, 4th ed. by Judy Gilbert, is available for pick up, or you may obtain a copy on your own. Click to register to receive the Zoom link.

LITERACY LEARNING RESOURCES JOIN LIVE: REGISTER NOW • Monday, Jan. 25 9-9:45 a.m.

Join us in this virtual session to connect with the Literacy Librarian who will answer questions about the Library resources and services available for ESL students. We will cover topics such as literacy collection materials, how to search for and register for virtual zoom events, and how to use streaming platforms like Hoopla and Kanopy for e-books and movies. Click to register to receive the Zoom link.

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– Jim Rohn

D214 COMMUNITY EDUCATION REGISTER NOW NOW - Classes begin in February Classes listed below will take place virtually or in hybrid mode, with the in-person component taking place at Forest View Educational Center, 2121 S Goebbert Rd., Arlington Heights. Please click here for more information or to make an in-person registration appointment at Forest View.

• ESL Intermediate: Improve your English speaking and reading skills.

• Reading 101: This advanced English reading class covers vocabulary, comprehension, and fluency.

• Citizenship Classes: This class helps you prepare for your naturalization exam and interview.

• Read to Learn: Work one-on-one with a trained volunteer to improve your English skills.

TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS

HIGH SCHOOL & UP

JOIN LIVE • REGISTER NOW • These programs will take place online on Zoom. After registering, you will receive a link to the Zoom meeting at least one hour in advance of the program. Don’t see the email? Make sure you check your spam folder!

SENIOR IPHONE/IPAD 3

WORD DESIGN

HOW TO HOST A ZOOM MEETING

Friday, Jan. 8 • 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 22 • 6:30-8:30 p.m.

POWERPOINT 1

GOOGLE CALENDAR

Tuesday, Jan. 12 • 1:30-3:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 26 • 10 a.m. - Noon

JOIN LIVE: REGISTER NOW Wednesday, Jan. 6 • 7-8 p.m.

Learn how to host and manage Zoom meetings, with tips on how to keep the meeting private.

Click to register to receive the Zoom link.

POWERPOINT 2

SENIOR GOOGLE PHOTOS

Thursday, Jan. 14 • 1:30-3:30 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 28 • 10 a.m. - Noon

SENIOR IPHONE/IPAD 4

WORD FORMATTING

Friday, Jan. 15 • 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 29 • 6:30-8:30 p.m.

EXCEL CHARTS Wednesday, Jan. 20 • 10 a.m. - Noon

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