ADULT SERVICES:
On Tuesday, July 27, at 7 p.m., the film Valentine's Day featuring an all-star cast, will be shown--numerous couples form and re-form on a single Valentine's Day in Los Angeles. Rated PG-13. No tickets are necesssary.
YOUTH SERVICES:
A Chess Tournament for children in grades K-8 will be held on Wednesday, July 28, at 1:30 p.m. Participants do not need to have taken the classes here. Register online.
The final craft for the summer is Splish Splash Craft--make a project that can be taken home to play with in the tub. There are openings for all sessions. Register online. If the enrollment for the 3:00 session is too small, it may be combined with the 1:30 session.
This is also the final week for the Summer Reading Program and storytimes.
Sunday, July 25, 2010
Sunday, July 18, 2010
LIBRARY HAPPENINGS JULY 19-25
ADULT SERVICES:
Scott Sanders will be presenting An Introduction to Computers on Monday, July 19, at 7 p.m. Aimed at patrons who have never used a computer before or who are still beginners, the class will cover basic information and usage. Register online. There is currently a very short Waiting List.
On Tuesday, July 20, the Evening Book Group will meet in Kids Korner South at 7:30 p.m. to discuss the popular Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows--recollections of life in Nazi-occupied Guernsey in World War II as expressed in letters. For more information, call Chris Mika at extension 272.
On Friday, July 23, a bus trip is planned to Wisconsin to visit the Boerner Botanical Gardens and Arboretum to explore their "English Country Manor" gardens. Then a visit to nearby Greendale for shopping and the Reiman Publications Visitor Center, where Taste of Home and Reminisce are published. Finally, a Friday Night Fish Fry Dinner will be enjoyed at the Harmony Inn in Greendale. Tickets are $67 and can be obtained at the Circulation Desk.
YOUTH SERVICES:
The Shedd Aquarium Outreach returns this Monday, July 20, at 2 p.m. for the final program of the series, Coral Reef: Feeding Frenzy. Interest level would be for ages 5-11. No registration is needed.
Nationally known performer Carole Peterson and guitarist Alvin McGovern will present their program Macaroni Soup! Sing-along! Dance-along! Do-along! at 10 a.m. on Friday, July 23. This program is for children ages 6 and under; an adult must accompany preschoolers. Older siblings are also welcome. No registration is required.
Scott Sanders will be presenting An Introduction to Computers on Monday, July 19, at 7 p.m. Aimed at patrons who have never used a computer before or who are still beginners, the class will cover basic information and usage. Register online. There is currently a very short Waiting List.
On Tuesday, July 20, the Evening Book Group will meet in Kids Korner South at 7:30 p.m. to discuss the popular Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows--recollections of life in Nazi-occupied Guernsey in World War II as expressed in letters. For more information, call Chris Mika at extension 272.
On Friday, July 23, a bus trip is planned to Wisconsin to visit the Boerner Botanical Gardens and Arboretum to explore their "English Country Manor" gardens. Then a visit to nearby Greendale for shopping and the Reiman Publications Visitor Center, where Taste of Home and Reminisce are published. Finally, a Friday Night Fish Fry Dinner will be enjoyed at the Harmony Inn in Greendale. Tickets are $67 and can be obtained at the Circulation Desk.
YOUTH SERVICES:
The Shedd Aquarium Outreach returns this Monday, July 20, at 2 p.m. for the final program of the series, Coral Reef: Feeding Frenzy. Interest level would be for ages 5-11. No registration is needed.
Nationally known performer Carole Peterson and guitarist Alvin McGovern will present their program Macaroni Soup! Sing-along! Dance-along! Do-along! at 10 a.m. on Friday, July 23. This program is for children ages 6 and under; an adult must accompany preschoolers. Older siblings are also welcome. No registration is required.
Sunday, July 11, 2010
LIBRARY HAPPENINGS JULY 12-18
ADULT SERVICES:
The monthly workshop for job seekers held by IDES, Effective Resumes, Interviewing & Job Search Techniques, will be Monday, July 12, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mock interviews for practice will be part of the program. Register online.
From 10 a.m. until 2 p.m., also on Monday, the Friends will be hosting a Mini Book Sale in the Lobby.
On Tuesday, July 13, the film Extraordinary Measures, starring Brendan Fraser and Harrison Ford, will be shown at 7 p.m. in the Large Meeting Room. Based on a true story, the film documents the search of a father seeking a cure for his afflicted children. Rated PG.
Maximize Your Travel Dollars with Smart Packing Tips will be presented by Katie Kalsted from Mayflower Tours at 7 p.m. on Thursday, July 15. Discover how and what to effectively pack for travel with airline restrictions in mind. Register online.
On Sunday, July 18, the annual Ice Cream Social will be held outside--weather permitting--from 2-4 p.m. Once again the popular classic '50s/'60s rock group The Meteors will perform. Ice cream treats will be sold for $.50. The Friends will also be holding a Mini Book Sale.
YOUTH SERVICES:
Magician Randy Bernstein will be teaching a workshop for children in grades 6-8 called Do You Believe in Magic? on Monday July 12, from 7-8 p.m. Learn slight-of-hand, card tricks, and more. Register online.
In this week's Thursday craft sessions Mrs M. and Amanda will be helping participants make a classic yarn octopus. The morning sessions have Waiting Lists, but there are openings in both afternoon sessions. Register online.
The monthly workshop for job seekers held by IDES, Effective Resumes, Interviewing & Job Search Techniques, will be Monday, July 12, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mock interviews for practice will be part of the program. Register online.
From 10 a.m. until 2 p.m., also on Monday, the Friends will be hosting a Mini Book Sale in the Lobby.
On Tuesday, July 13, the film Extraordinary Measures, starring Brendan Fraser and Harrison Ford, will be shown at 7 p.m. in the Large Meeting Room. Based on a true story, the film documents the search of a father seeking a cure for his afflicted children. Rated PG.
Maximize Your Travel Dollars with Smart Packing Tips will be presented by Katie Kalsted from Mayflower Tours at 7 p.m. on Thursday, July 15. Discover how and what to effectively pack for travel with airline restrictions in mind. Register online.
On Sunday, July 18, the annual Ice Cream Social will be held outside--weather permitting--from 2-4 p.m. Once again the popular classic '50s/'60s rock group The Meteors will perform. Ice cream treats will be sold for $.50. The Friends will also be holding a Mini Book Sale.
YOUTH SERVICES:
Magician Randy Bernstein will be teaching a workshop for children in grades 6-8 called Do You Believe in Magic? on Monday July 12, from 7-8 p.m. Learn slight-of-hand, card tricks, and more. Register online.
In this week's Thursday craft sessions Mrs M. and Amanda will be helping participants make a classic yarn octopus. The morning sessions have Waiting Lists, but there are openings in both afternoon sessions. Register online.
Monday, July 5, 2010
LIBRARY HAPPENINGS JULY 5-11
The Library is Closed today, July 5. It will reopen at its usual time on Tuesday, July 6.
ADULT SERVICES:
The Morning Book Group will meet on Tuesday, July 6, at 10:30 a.m., to discussThe Hidden Man by David Ellis--a grieving mid-western attorney becomes involved in the 30-year-old disappearance of a little girl and the more recent murder of the man long suspected of being her kidnapper. For more information call Chris Mika at extension 272.
On Wednesday, July 7, the film Invictus, starring Matt Damon and Morgan Freeman, will be shown at 7 p.m. Nelson Mandela and the South African rugby team unite the country during the 1995 World Cup. No registration is needed. Rated PG-13.
Join Chef Lou Buchenot on Thursday, July 8, at 7 p.m., and learn some delicious tricks and easy recipes for Planning a Summer Picnic. Register online.
It's time once again for Got Game! Night. Patrons ages 12 and up are welcome to play--alone or in teams--a variety of Wii, Playstation, and PC games afterhours on Friday, July 9, from 7-10 p.m. Children younger than 17 need written parental permission. Register online.
All ages are invited to a concert--hopefully outside, weather depending--by the classic-rock/blues group The Chauffeurs on Sunday, July 11, from 2-3 p.m., playing songs from the 50's, 60's, and 70's. Refreshments will be available. Bring your own lawn chairs. No registration needed.
YOUTH SERVICES:
Storytimes and the Summer Reading Program continue this week. The weekly craft program this week is Luau and Craft on Thursday, July 8. There are still openings for the 11 a.m., 1:30 p.m., and 3 p.m. Register online.
ADULT SERVICES:
The Morning Book Group will meet on Tuesday, July 6, at 10:30 a.m., to discussThe Hidden Man by David Ellis--a grieving mid-western attorney becomes involved in the 30-year-old disappearance of a little girl and the more recent murder of the man long suspected of being her kidnapper. For more information call Chris Mika at extension 272.
On Wednesday, July 7, the film Invictus, starring Matt Damon and Morgan Freeman, will be shown at 7 p.m. Nelson Mandela and the South African rugby team unite the country during the 1995 World Cup. No registration is needed. Rated PG-13.
Join Chef Lou Buchenot on Thursday, July 8, at 7 p.m., and learn some delicious tricks and easy recipes for Planning a Summer Picnic. Register online.
It's time once again for Got Game! Night. Patrons ages 12 and up are welcome to play--alone or in teams--a variety of Wii, Playstation, and PC games afterhours on Friday, July 9, from 7-10 p.m. Children younger than 17 need written parental permission. Register online.
All ages are invited to a concert--hopefully outside, weather depending--by the classic-rock/blues group The Chauffeurs on Sunday, July 11, from 2-3 p.m., playing songs from the 50's, 60's, and 70's. Refreshments will be available. Bring your own lawn chairs. No registration needed.
YOUTH SERVICES:
Storytimes and the Summer Reading Program continue this week. The weekly craft program this week is Luau and Craft on Thursday, July 8. There are still openings for the 11 a.m., 1:30 p.m., and 3 p.m. Register online.
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