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November 29, 2007
CONSTRUCTION UPDATE AS OF WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 28
Wednesday the workers had blocked off more of the lobby (and patrons had to come in by the side front door) so more of the tile could be laid:
Some of the grouting has already been done on the new tile:
The plastic curtain has been removed (or pushed back, at least) and the new checkout area can be seen:
The new counter is curved and long:
There is still a lot to do, as seen from this back view of the counter:
This is the view from the counter towards the front door:
The tall counters in the Wireless Cafe area are getting decorative glass panels:
The third display case is now just inside the doors to Adult Services:
Posted by egvpl LIBRARY NEWS at 3:03 PM
November 28, 2007
CONSTRUCTION UPDATE AS OF MONDAY NOVEMBER 26
Two counters are in place now in the "Wireless Cafe" area (as viewed from Youth Services):
The display cases are now located next to the Large Meeting Room:
They have started to lay the new lobby floor tile:
Another view of the floor:
A closeup of the new tile:
Posted by egvpl LIBRARY NEWS at 11:44 AM
November 27, 2007
CONSTRUCTION UPDATE AS OF WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 21
On Wednesday, more stuff appeared.
A new counter on the North wall of the rotunda:
A different counter in the"coffee shop" (?) area:
Another counter/shelf unit in that area:
There's a hole with wires now coming out of the beautiful new wood floor:
More progress is being made in the Circulation Workroom:
Here's what it is looking like from inside the plastic curtain--note the rectangular lights:
Posted by egvpl LIBRARY NEWS at 12:36 PM
November 25, 2007
LIBRARY HAPPENINGS NOVEMBER 26-DECEMBER 2
ADULT SERVICES:
There is only one Computer Class this week and it will be the last one until next year (the next classes will be in December--check the Highlights for details): Internet Basics on Wednesday, November 28, at 2 p.m.--learn what the Internet is and how to navigate it through the use of toolbars and hyperlinks. Class members must be able to use a computer mouse. Register at the Checkout Desk; class size is limited.
On Friday, November 30, a special "Christmas" Bus Trip has been scheduled. Leaving at 9:30 a.m. and returning by 6 p.m., participants will enjoy a lunch at Rockford's Cliffbreakers restaurant, a trip to the Williams Tree Farm (hayride, wreath-making demonstration, and gift-buying opportunities), and a visit to Beloit's Angel Museum. Tickets ($62) can be purchased at the Checkout Desk.
YOUTH SERVICES:
This week begins the Holiday Craft sessions:
Tuesday, November 27, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.--preschool/K with adult
Tuesday, November 27, 4 p.m.--1st and 2nd grade
Wednesday, November 28, 7 p.m.--Preschool/K with adult
Thursday, November 29, 10 a.m.--Preschool/K with adult
Thursday, November 29, 4 p.m.--3rd-5th grade
Register for these classes online.
On Saturday, December 1, children of all ages are invited to drop in for the special Monthly Craft. No registration needed.
Posted by egvpl UPCOMING EVENTS at 10:57 PM
November 20, 2007
CONSTRUCTION UPDATE AS OF MONDAY NOVEMBER 19
Not too much is visibly changing at this point. They have been painting surfaces white--
the ceiling:
another view of the ceiling painting equipment:
and a pillar:
Posted by egvpl LIBRARY NEWS at 1:16 PM
November 18, 2007
LIBRARY HAPPENINGS NOVEMBER 19-25
REMINDERS: The Library will be closed on Thursday, November 22, for the Thanksgiving Holiday. Also, on Friday, November 23, the Library will close early, at 5 p.m., because of the Village Tree Lighting Ceremony; parking will not be allowed in the back lot after 12 noon.
ADULT SERVICES:
On Tuesday, November 20, the Evening Book Group will meet at 7:30 p.m. to discuss the classic John Steinbeck book Travels with Charley, the story of Steinbeck's trip with his dog across America in 1960. For more information, call Chris Mika at extension 271.
YOUTH SERVICES:
This is the last week for the Fall Storytimes.
On Friday, November 23, at 10 a.m., Dan LeMonnier will present Banjo Tales: Tis the Season--a session of stories and songs to fit the upcoming holiday season. All ages are welcome, but preschoolers must come with an adult. Seating is limited as well; Elk Grove residents will have priority. No tickets are needed.
Posted by egvpl UPCOMING EVENTS at 4:52 PM
November 15, 2007
CONSTRUCTION UPDATE AS OF WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 14
Wednesday night the new foyer/lobby lights were lit up:
There are also new lights in the overhang:
Overall, right now the lobby has four different kinds of lights--bright!:
Looking at the lobby as you come through the front door; a section by the remaining visible pillar is now blocked off:
Some areas were visible behind the blocked off area. Looking towards the old bathrooms, there might be windows put in there(?):
Looking into the Circulation workroom from the lobby side:
Posted by egvpl LIBRARY NEWS at 1:23 PM
November 14, 2007
CONSTRUCTION UPDATE AS OF TUESDAY NOVEMBER 13
At first look on Tuesday, it didn't look like much had been done in the public areas. From the rotunda looking through the door to the Circulation Workroom you could just see that the walls have been filled in some and are just about ready for paint or whatever will be covering them:
Then I noticed the new hanging lights where the display case had been:
I took a picture of the work lights in the foyer:
and noticed there were new light fixtures there as well:
Posted by egvpl LIBRARY NEWS at 1:52 PM
November 11, 2007
LIBRARY HAPPENINGS NOVEMBER 12-18
ADULT SERVICES:
Three Computer Classes will be offered this week:
Beginning Excel on Tuesday, November 13, at 7 p.m.--for patrons already familiar with Windows XP, learn to make spreadsheets and charts and format cells
Windows Explorer on Wednesday, November 14, at 7 p.m.--organize your PC through the use of files and folders
Internet: Beyond the Basics on Friday, November 16, at 2:15 p.m.--learn shortcuts and tricks to be able to use the Internet more efficiently
Register for these classes at the Check-out table at the Large Meeting Room doors. Attendees must be able to use a computer mouse. Class size is limited.
The Friends of the Library will be holding their annual Holiday Used Book Sale on Friday, November 16, from 3-6 p.m., Saturday, November 17, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sunday, November 18, from 1-4 p.m. The books (and more) that will be available are in "mint condition", suitable for holiday gift-giving. This year, because of construction, it will be set up in Kids Corner.
YOUTH SERVICES:
On Tuesday, November 13, at 6 p.m., the Battle of the Books informational meeting will be held in Kids Corner. Parents and team members should attend if possible. There will be a "mock battle" demonstrating how the battles are run. This will be the last time to choose team names, to verify the spellings of team members' names, and to report schedule conflicts--the battles will run from mid-January to mid-March; each team only meets 4 times, though the 4 top-scoring teams will meet one more day in the semifinals and finals. Please call Mrs. Casper if there are any questions (after 1 p.m. on Monday and Tuesday).
This week is Children's Book Week: Rise Up Reading, sponsored by the Children's Book Council. As part of the celebration, children of all ages are encouraged to fill out a form (available at the Youth Reference Desk) reporting the title and author of their favorite book. At the end of the week, there will be a drawing from these reports for Barnes and Noble gift certificates.
On Wednesday, November 13, instead of the regular 7 p.m. Storytime, children's author Janet Riehecky will present the program The Care and Feeding of Pet Dinosaurs. Aimed at children in pre-school through second grade, there is no registration necessary; just drop in (parents welcome, too). However, seating is limited.
Thursday, November 15, is Illinois' annual Family Reading Night. At 7 p.m., the Youth Department will be sponsoring their annual Pajama Party. Families are encouraged to attend--the kids can wear their pjs and bring blankets and stuffed animals--and read aloud their favorite family stories. Milk and cookies will be provided. Register online. If a parent is planning to read, call Youth Services at extension 267 or 268 and tell them the title that has been selected.
Posted by egvpl UPCOMING EVENTS at 11:34 AM
November 10, 2007
CONSTRUCTION UPDATE AS OF FRIDAY NOVEMBER 9
The only visible sign of progress was the wider 'aisle" leading to the Youth department. Anyone now used to just keeping next to the wall going into YS found themselves walking into the window (!):
Posted by egvpl LIBRARY NEWS at 10:52 AM
November 9, 2007
YA CRAFT NIGHT
Last night there was a craft night for students in grades 6 to 12. The project was a Photo Cube made from discarded CD cases. The prototype was made by Mrs. M:
Eleven girls attended and had a lot of fun choosing background papers and embellishments for photos and copied pictures from the huge array of scrapbooking materials provided. Because it takes so long for the glue to dry, the girls worked on the individual sides separately and then glued it all together just before they left. I took pictures just before they made the cubes so all sides could be seen at once. Some girls were going to finish at home.
They are all so creative! Great job, girls! and thanks to Mrs. Hoffman, Mrs. Casper, Mrs. M., and Mrs. Chromyk!
Posted by egvpl MISCELLANEOUS at 12:30 PM
CONSTRUCTION UPDATE AS OF THURSDAY NOVEMBER 8
There's not much to see right now. It must all be going on behind the plastic curtain in the lobby part--not accessible for pictures. However, all of the rotunda lights were on last night--very bright (one picture is using the flash and the other is without a flash):
Slightly closer look at them:
Posted by egvpl LIBRARY NEWS at 12:22 PM
November 8, 2007
NEW EGVPL BLOG
There's a new link in the sidebar for the blog being started by the Adult Services Department. Information on activities, databases, book recommendations, and other services wil be highlighted there. Keep an eye on it!
Posted by egvpl MISCELLANEOUS at 3:31 PM
November 7, 2007
CONSTRUCTION UPDATE AS OF TUESDAY NOVEMBER 6R
All morning there was a lot of sawing and hammering noise going on in the rotunda area. And that was because the new wood flooring was being laid down:
Once the boards were all in, the installer trimmed them to make this lovely curved edge:
Here's another look:
Another hanging light fixture was hung over by the former display-case area:
Some of the new lights were actually lit for a short time:
Very pretty.
Posted by egvpl LIBRARY NEWS at 12:01 PM
November 5, 2007
CONSTRUCTION UPDATE AS OF SUNDAY NOVEMBER 4
When I went to the Library on Sunday for the Game Day event, I saw that they had added rectangular white 'boxes" to the hanging frame
(a second view)
and to the fixtures on the West side as well.
It seems as if they are replacing supplementing the silver metal lights with these white oblongs.
The display cases on the North wall have been removed:
Posted by egvpl LIBRARY NEWS at 12:44 PM
November 4, 2007
LIBRARY HAPPENINGS NOVEMBER 5-11
ADULT SERVICES:
On Monday, November 5, audiologist Melissa Dowsett, will be screening for hearing loss from 4-7 p.m. Register by calling Alexian Connects at 1-866-ALEXIAN (253-9426).
On Tuesday, November 6, The Morning Book Group will be meeting at 10:30 a.m. to discuss Wait Till Next Year by Doris Kearns Goodwin--a memoir of the historian's youth when an obsession with Baseball was a natural part of life and a way to bond with parents. For more information, contact Chris Mika at extension 271.
YOUTH SERVICES:
Young Adults will be making an adorable Photo Cube [see examples at the Youth Services Desk] using discarded CD cases at the YA Craft Night on Thursday, November 8, from 6:30-8 p.m. Register online--there are some openings left.
Teams have until Friday to register--which includes signed parental permission--for the Battle of the Books. The Battles will start in January.
A reminder that a math tutor from Motorola will be in Youth Services on Thursdays from 6:30-7:30 p.m. The tutors will help with math problems for grades 4 through "13".
Posted by egvpl UPCOMING EVENTS at 10:36 AM
TURN CLOCKS BACK TODAY
Daylight Saving Time ended early this morning, so clocks should have been turned back one hour.
Posted by egvpl MISCELLANEOUS at 10:31 AM
November 3, 2007
CONSTRUCTION UPDATE AS OF THURSDAY NOVEMBER1
The only newer evidence of progress (since a lot is still behind those opaque plastic sheets) is a solid wall and a doorway replacing the window wall that led into the Circulation Workroom:
There is also a new grid/frame for lights installed in the rotunda area:
Posted by egvpl LIBRARY NEWS at 12:20 PM
November 1, 2007
GAME DAY SUNDAY
Adult Services is sponsoring a Drop-in Game Time on Sunday, November 4, from 2-4 p.m. All kinds of table/board games will be available from Scrabble to Yahtzee, as well as chess and checkers. Refreshments will be provided as well.
Posted by egvpl UPCOMING EVENTS at 9:15 PM
CONSTRUCTION AS OF WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 31
The rotunda area now has the barriers changed about. The doors to Youth Services are now blocked:
Now there is a path to the "new" Youth Services entrance down the middle of the rotunda:
Posted by egvpl LIBRARY NEWS at 12:51 PM