ADULT SERVICES:
Want to freshen up your wardrobe inexpensively? Bring mint condition accessories to the Library on Monday, April 30, before 7 p.m. and get a "credit" for each item. "Cash in" these credits at 7 at the Springtime Accessory Swap for items other patrons have brought in, and you will have new accessories to use yourself. Register online. Call Jill Derkits at extension 226 for more information.
Peter Jenkins' A Walk Across America will be discussed by the Morning Book Group on Tuesday, May 1, at 10:30 a.m.--a man and his dog walk from New York to New Orleans in the mid 1970's. For more information, call Chris Mika at extension 227.
Memory Coach Dr. Burton Fischman, will present Improve Your Memory on Wednesday, May 2, at 7 p.m. Learn techniques (like mnemonics) to help you remember names, numbers, and more. Register online.
YOUTH SERVICES:
There's still room in the Chess Tournament on Saturday, May 5, at 1:30 p.m. This is open to any child in grades k-8, from beginners to advanced players. Participants do NOT need to have taken the classes. Regtister online.
Sunday, April 29, 2012
Sunday, April 22, 2012
Through April 28, it's Money Smart Week, sponsored by the Chicago Federal Reserve and the American Library Association. This nationwide program is designed to help consumers manage their personal finances.
ADULT SERVICES: On Monday, April 23, representatives from Morningstar will show patrons how to use the Morningstar Investment Research Center, available on the Library website, to help manage their investments. Register online, or call Adult Services at extension 272.
At 1 p.m. on Tuesday, April 24, there will be a program called Online: Money Safe, Money Smart, using internet and other online resources to manage personal finances and banking. Register online or call Adult Services at extension 272.
Charge it Right--How to Make Credit Cards Work for You will be discussed by a representative from the Elk Grove Village Bank and Trust, covering the advantages--and disadvantages--of credit cards. Make them work FOR you. Register online or call Adult Services at extension 272.
MBA Sherry Ridge will present a Budgeting 101 Workshop on Saturday, April 28, at 9:30 a.m. Learn techniques to make a realistic budget and even eliminate some debt in this challenging economic time period. Register online or call Adult Services at extension 272.
YOUTH SERVICES:
Drop in to Youth Services on Tuesday, April 24, or Thursday, April 26, from 9:30-11 a.m., for Ask an Expert How to Raise Money Smart Kids. Elk Grove Financial Advisor Cheri Dial will be available to answer any questions on teaching children about money.
Money Stories & Make-a-Bank Craft will be held on Tuesday, April 24, at 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, April 25, at 7 p.m., and Thursday, April 26, at 10 a.m. Register online or call extension 267.
Children in first grade and up can come to Design-Your-Own Ceramic Piggy Bank & Checkbook Activity on Tuesday, April 24, and Thursday, April 26, at 4:00 p.m. Register online or call extension 267.
ADULT SERVICES: On Monday, April 23, representatives from Morningstar will show patrons how to use the Morningstar Investment Research Center, available on the Library website, to help manage their investments. Register online, or call Adult Services at extension 272.
At 1 p.m. on Tuesday, April 24, there will be a program called Online: Money Safe, Money Smart, using internet and other online resources to manage personal finances and banking. Register online or call Adult Services at extension 272.
Charge it Right--How to Make Credit Cards Work for You will be discussed by a representative from the Elk Grove Village Bank and Trust, covering the advantages--and disadvantages--of credit cards. Make them work FOR you. Register online or call Adult Services at extension 272.
MBA Sherry Ridge will present a Budgeting 101 Workshop on Saturday, April 28, at 9:30 a.m. Learn techniques to make a realistic budget and even eliminate some debt in this challenging economic time period. Register online or call Adult Services at extension 272.
YOUTH SERVICES:
Drop in to Youth Services on Tuesday, April 24, or Thursday, April 26, from 9:30-11 a.m., for Ask an Expert How to Raise Money Smart Kids. Elk Grove Financial Advisor Cheri Dial will be available to answer any questions on teaching children about money.
Money Stories & Make-a-Bank Craft will be held on Tuesday, April 24, at 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, April 25, at 7 p.m., and Thursday, April 26, at 10 a.m. Register online or call extension 267.
Children in first grade and up can come to Design-Your-Own Ceramic Piggy Bank & Checkbook Activity on Tuesday, April 24, and Thursday, April 26, at 4:00 p.m. Register online or call extension 267.
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
LIBRARY HAPPENINGS APRIL 9-15
ADULT SERVICES:
Clutter taking over your home? Randy Wickstrom from Purple Durple Organizers will share some step-by-step techniques for controlling clutter and keeping your house organized on Wednesday, April 11, at 7 p.m. Register for Conquering Clutter...An Organized Approach online.
Om Johari will be returning for the next two Fridays to conduct the two-week AARP Drivers Training Workshop. The classes will meet on April 13 and April 20 at noon--both sessions must be attended. This is open to anyone aged 50 and older. There is a fee of $14 ($12 for AARP members). For more information, call Jill Derkits at extension 226.
It's Game Night on Friday, April 13, at 7 p.m. Open to patrons aged 12 and up (under-17s must have written parental permission), there will be opportunities to play Wii, Playstation, xBox, Pc, and table-top games for groups or single players. Pizza and pop will be available, as well. Register online.
YOUTH SERVICES:
It's National Library Week and Youth Services is presenting the fabulous Chris Fascione and his Juggling Funny Stories on Wednesday, April 11, at 7 p.m. For all ages. No tickets are needed. Children in pre-school and younger must come with an adult.
Clutter taking over your home? Randy Wickstrom from Purple Durple Organizers will share some step-by-step techniques for controlling clutter and keeping your house organized on Wednesday, April 11, at 7 p.m. Register for Conquering Clutter...An Organized Approach online.
Om Johari will be returning for the next two Fridays to conduct the two-week AARP Drivers Training Workshop. The classes will meet on April 13 and April 20 at noon--both sessions must be attended. This is open to anyone aged 50 and older. There is a fee of $14 ($12 for AARP members). For more information, call Jill Derkits at extension 226.
It's Game Night on Friday, April 13, at 7 p.m. Open to patrons aged 12 and up (under-17s must have written parental permission), there will be opportunities to play Wii, Playstation, xBox, Pc, and table-top games for groups or single players. Pizza and pop will be available, as well. Register online.
YOUTH SERVICES:
It's National Library Week and Youth Services is presenting the fabulous Chris Fascione and his Juggling Funny Stories on Wednesday, April 11, at 7 p.m. For all ages. No tickets are needed. Children in pre-school and younger must come with an adult.
Friday, April 6, 2012
LIBRARY CLOSING SUNDAY
Reminder: The Library will be closed on Sunday, April 8, for Easter. It will reopen at the usual time, 9 a.m., on Monday, April 9.
Sunday, April 1, 2012
LIBRARY HAPPENINGS APRIL 2-8
ADULT SERVICES:
As part of the centenary of the Sinking of the Titanic, presenter/historian Leslie Goddard will portray Violet Jessup, Titanic Survivor. Starting at 7 p.m., Ms Goddard, as crew member Jessup, will recount the horrifying and courageous events she observed that fateful night. Register online.
The Morning Book Group will be meeting on Tuesday, April 3, at 10:30 p.m. For more information, call Chris Mika at extension 226.
At 7 p.m. on Wednesday, April 4, the film Hugo, based on the Caldecott medal winning book, The Invention of Hugo Cabret, will be shown in the Large Meeting Room. No tickets are needed. Rated PG.
YOUTH SERVICES:
The annual Springtime Bunny Hop and Parade programs will be held this week. There will be puppet shows, stories, crafts, a special treat, and, of course, the parade through the Library to show off special seasonal Hats. No registration is needed. The programs are meant primarily for pre-schoolers, but all are welcome. The times are:
Tuesday, April 3, at 10 a.m. and at 1:30 p.m.
Wednesday, April 4, at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m.
Thursday, April 5, at 10 a.m.
As part of the centenary of the Sinking of the Titanic, presenter/historian Leslie Goddard will portray Violet Jessup, Titanic Survivor. Starting at 7 p.m., Ms Goddard, as crew member Jessup, will recount the horrifying and courageous events she observed that fateful night. Register online.
The Morning Book Group will be meeting on Tuesday, April 3, at 10:30 p.m. For more information, call Chris Mika at extension 226.
At 7 p.m. on Wednesday, April 4, the film Hugo, based on the Caldecott medal winning book, The Invention of Hugo Cabret, will be shown in the Large Meeting Room. No tickets are needed. Rated PG.
YOUTH SERVICES:
The annual Springtime Bunny Hop and Parade programs will be held this week. There will be puppet shows, stories, crafts, a special treat, and, of course, the parade through the Library to show off special seasonal Hats. No registration is needed. The programs are meant primarily for pre-schoolers, but all are welcome. The times are:
Tuesday, April 3, at 10 a.m. and at 1:30 p.m.
Wednesday, April 4, at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m.
Thursday, April 5, at 10 a.m.
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