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May 27, 2007
LIBRARY HAPPENINGS MAY 28-JUNE 3
The Volunteer Meetings for interested middle and high school students will be on Tuesday, May 29, at 7:00 p.m,. and on Wednesday, May 30, at 4:00 p.m. If you are interested in helping other children play the Great Reading Road Race games as part of the Youth Services Summer Reading Program--earning community service hours (if necessary), bookstore gift cards, and the opportunity to attend a special Volunteers Party--you are encouraged to attend one of these meetings. They may last 1-1 1/2 hours, but attendees will learn how the games will work and what they are expected to do. Bring your summer schedules, particularly dates you will not be available.
Although sign up for the Summer Reading Program will not start until Monday, June 11, (for both Youth Services and Adult Services) online registration for special programs and classes starts on Saturday, June 2.
Posted by egvpl UPCOMING EVENTS at 2:43 PM
May 26, 2007
LIBRARY CLOSED FOR MEMORIAL DAY
The Elk Grove Village Public Library will be closed Sunday, May 27, and Monday, May 28, for the Memorial Day Holiday. It will re-open at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 29.
Posted by egvpl LIBRARY NEWS at 2:24 PM
May 20, 2007
LIBRARY HAPPENINGS MAY 21-MAY 27
ADULT SERVICES:
On Monday, May 21, Alexian Brothers Hospital will be sponsoring a Blood Pressure & Cholesterol Screening from 4:00-7:00 p.m.. Call 1-866-ALEXIAN (253-9426) to arrange an appointment.
YOUTH SERVICES:
The Youth Department staff is currently preparing for the Summer Reading Program which will begin on Monday, June 11. Sixth graders and up will once again be able to help by being volunteers, usually by running the games. Interested children should stop by the Youth Services Reference Desk and pick up an information packet.
Posted by egvpl UPCOMING EVENTS at 10:49 AM
May 13, 2007
LIBRARY HAPPENINGS MAY 14-20
ADULT SERVICES:
On Monday, May 14, the latest James Bond movie, Casino Royale will be shown at 7 p.m. in the Large Meeting Room. Based on the very first book about the master spy, the film stars Daniel Craig as the newly "licensed -to-kill" agent. Judi Dench returns as "M". Tickets are available at the Reception Desk. Rated PG-13.
On Tuesday, May 15, the Morning Evening Book Group will be meeting at 10:30 a.m. 7:30 p.m. to discuss Jodi Picoult's Plain Truth--an unmarried Amish teen is accused of murdering her newborn child, which she repeatedly denies. For more information, call Chris Mika at extension 271.
Two Computer Classes are being offered this week:
Microsoft Word 2000 will be taught on Thursday, May 17, at 7 p.m.--learn to create, edit, and save documents
Internet: Beyond the Basics will be taught on Friday, May 18, at 2:15 p.m.--for patrons already familiar with the Internet who want to learn to use it more efficiently
All attendees must be able to use a computer mouse. Sign up at the Reception Desk; class size is limited.
Posted by egvpl UPCOMING EVENTS at 11:07 AM
May 6, 2007
LIBRARY HAPPENINGS MAY 7-13
ADULT SERVICES:
Learn how to Create an Easy Pop-up Greeting Card--just in time for Mothers' Day--on Monday, May 7, at 7 p.m. Computer graphics, stickers, magazine pictures, and stamps can all be used to make these unique cards. Sign up at the Reception desk; class size is limited.
The Morning Book Group will be discussing Wallace Earle Stegner's 1987 book, Crossing to Safety (two couples remain friends through many years, beginning in the 1930's) on Tuesday, May 8, at 10:30 a.m. For more information, call Chris Mika at extension 271.
YOUTH SERVICES:
On Thursday, May 10, Shannon Townsend will return for an advanced program on Digital Manga and Coloring. Open to students in Grades 6 to 12, the program will run from 7-8:30 p.m. Snacks and raffle prizes will be a part of the evening's activities. Register online; class size is limited.
The annual Drop-in Mothers' Day Craft--a beaded pin and more--will once again be offered on Saturday, May 12, from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Registration is suggested to be sure enough supplies are on hand, but is not absolutely required.
Also on Saturday, May 12, a special appearance by Iditarod participant Karen Land and her sled dog, Borage, will take place from 3-4:30 p.m. See a short film and examine some of the gear used during the famous race. No registration required. [This event is not listed in Highlights]
Posted by egvpl UPCOMING EVENTS at 11:48 AM