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February 25, 2006
LIBRARY HAPPENINGS FEBRUARY 27-MARCH 5
On Monday, February 27, at 7:00 p.m., Wende Fedder will present an informational program on strokes, Brain Attack. Prevention, warning signs, and why immediate treatment is so important when a stroke occurs will be discussed. Register by calling Alexian Connects at 1-866-ALEXIAN (253-9426).
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February 19, 2006
LIBRARY HAPPENINGS FEBRUARY 20-26
The big event for this week is the long-awaited, highly anticipated FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY ANNUAL USED BOOK SALE. It will open Friday night, February 24, with a special Preview Night for Members Only from 6:00-9:00 p.m. Memberships can be purchased that night at the door. The General Public sales are Saturday, February 25, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and Sunday, February 26, from 1:00-4:00 p.m. The sale on Sunday is a Bag Sale and buyers must purchase a bag for $5 to gain entrance; of course, the bag can then be filled at no extra cost ("Specials" excluded). Prices are usually $1 for hardbound books and $.50 for paperbacks, unless otherwise marked. This is one of the most organized booksales around and includes other media--magazines, videos, cds, toys, games, puzzles, etc.--as well. Some items have been on display near the checkout desk in the big glass cases since January.
On Presidents Day, Monday, February 20, Youth Services will be hosting a special program, Magic of the Spellbinder with Walter King Jr. Expect to see illusions, dance, music, and special effects in this show for all ages. There will be two performances, one at 11:00 a.m. and one at 1:00 p.m.; both will be in Kids Korner. No tickets are required, but seating is limited. Children younger than Preschoolers and Kindergarteners must be accompanied by an adult.
As part of the Read to Succeed Winter Reading Program, on Thursday, February 23, Youth Services will host a visit from Chicago Wolves player, Karl Stewart, Left Wing. It will be from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. in Kids Korner. Mr. Stewart will give a short talk, dress one of the attending children in a Wolves' uniform, and sign autographs. No tickets or registration needed.
On Saturday, February 25, and Sunday, February 26, a Babysitter's Training Clinic will be held in Kids Korner. This class is for ages 10 to 16 and is taught by a certified instructor. There is a $5 fee to cover the cost of a reference manual. Participants must plan to attend both days; register at the Youth Services Reference Desk. The class is limited to 25 students.
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February 15, 2006
WINTER OLYMPICS RELATED MATERIALS
The Winter Olympics are back again after 4 years and the Elk Grove Village Library has a number of books and films available that might enhance the experience for sports fans. Some of them include:
Winter Olympics:
The Complete Book of the Winter Olympics (2005) by David Wallechinsky and Jaime Loucky (J 796.98 WAL 2006)
Chamonix to Lillehammer: The Glory of the Olympic Winter Games (1994) [an official publication of the U.S. Olympic Committee] (796.98 UNI)
Grace & Glory: A Century of Women in the Olympics (1996) Edited by Siobhan Drummond and Elizabeth Rathburn (796.48 GRA)
2002 Olympic Winter Games Highlights (2002)(DVD 796.98 TWO)
Hockey:
The Boys of Winter: The Untold Story of a Coach, a Dream, and the 1980 U.S. Olympic Hockey Team (2004) by Wayne Coffey
(796.962 COF)
Miracle (DVD MIRA) & (VHS MIRA) [in both Adult and Youth Services]
Breaking the Ice: My Journey to Olympic Hockey, the Ivy League, and Beyond (2006) Angela Ruggiero (NEW 796.962 RUG)
Crashing the Net: The U.S. Women's Olympic Ice Hockey Team and the Road to Gold (1999) by Mary Turco (796.962 TUR)
Figure Skating:
Edge of Glory: The Inside Story of the Quest for Figure Skating's Olympic Gold Medals (1998) by Christine Brennan (796.912 BRE)
Inside Edge: A Revealing Journey into the Secret World of Figure Skating (1996) by Christine Brennan (796.91 BRE)
Figure Skating Now: Olympic and World Stars (2003) by Gerard Ch^ataigneau & Steve Milton (YA 796.912 CHA)
SkateTalk: Figure Skating in the Words of the Stars (1997) Steve Milton (J 796.912 MIL)
Fire on Ice: Autobiography of a Champion Figure Skater (2005)by Sasha Cohen with Amanda Maciel (NEW J BIO COH)
Going for the Gold: Sarah Hughes, America's Sweetheart (2002)by R.S. Ashby (J BIO HUG)
Only with Passion: Figure Skating's Most Winning Champion on Competition and Life (2005) by Katarina Witt with E.M. Swift (NEW BIO WIT)
Jill Trenary: The Day I skated for the Gold (1989) by Jill Trenary with Dale Mitch (J BIO TRE)
Speed Skating/Short Track Skating:
Full Circle: An Autobiography (1994) by Dan Jansen with Jack McCallum. (BIO JAN)
Going for the Gold: Apolo Anton Ohno: Skating on the Edge (2002)by Thomas Lang (J BIO OHN)
A Journey: The Autobiography of Apolo Anton Ohno (2002) by Apolo Anton Ohno with Nancy Ann Richardson (J BIO OHN)
Skiing
Bode: Go Fast, Be Good, Have Fun (2005) by Bode Miller with Jack McEnany (NEW BIO MIL)
A Practice of Mountains (1980)by Andrea Mead Lawrence & Sara Burnaby (796.93092 LAW)
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LIBRARY HAPPENINGS FEBRUARY 13-19
There are no Library-sponsored programs scheduled for this week.
However, the various Storytime programs continue, as well as the Wolves Winter Reading Program in Youth Services and the Time Travel Trilogy Winter Reading Program in Adult Services.
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February 04, 2006
LIBRARY HAPPENINGS FEBRUARY 6-12
ADULT SERVICES:
On Monday, February 6, local film critic Reid Schultz, from Columbia College, will return for a timely program called A Night at the Oscars. The films of 2005, the 2006 Oscar nominations and the films that were overlooked, will be discussed by Mr. Schultz; audience participation will be encouraged. Register at the Reception Desk for this 7:00 p.m. presentation in the Large Meeting Room.
This week there will be several Computer Classes offered:
Internet Basics on Tuesday, February 7, at 10:00 a.m.--toolbars, IP addresses, hyperlinks, and more for patrons who can at least use a mouse
Exploring your PC on Wednesday, February 8, at 7:00 p.m.--working with folders to organize data
Internet: Beyond the Basics on Thursday, February 9, at 2:15 p.m.--patrons who can use a mouse will learn shortcuts and tricks for effective Internet use
Microsoft Word 2000 on Thursday, February 9, at 7:00 p.m.--If a patron can use a mouse, he/she can learn how to create word documents, edit them, and save them
Register for these classes at the Reception Desk.
The Morning Book Discussion Group will be meeting this week at the Sheila Ray Senior Center on Tuesday, February 7, at 10:30 a.m. Chris Mika will lead the discussion on P.J. Tracey's Monkeewrench.
YOUTH SERVICES:
There will be a Drop-in Craft on Saturday, February 12, from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Interested children can come any time, but should register at the Youth Services Reference Desk to be assured of having supplies. For pre-schoolers and up.
The Wolves' Winter Reading Program began Saturday, February 4. There is still time to sign up and earn raffle tickets for every 30 minutes spent reading Elk Grove Library books.
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