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July 28, 2008
NEW GAMES AVAILABLE
The Youth Services Department now has a small selection of games for Wii, Playstation 3, and X-Box available for check-out. There is a limit of 2 per patron, and the checkout period is one week.
Posted by egvpl LIBRARY NEWS at 8:14 PM
July 27, 2008
LIBRARY HAPPENINGS JULY 28-AUGUST 3
Youth Services Summer Reading officially ended last Friday. However, prizes can be claimed for the rest of this week. The final Raffle will be Monday, July 28, at 11 a.m. All participants who "finished"--earned the official t-shirt (prize 5)--are eligible to attend one of the performances of comedy juggler T.R. Loon. The programs will be :
Tuesday, July 29, at 7 p.m.
Wednesday, July 30, at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 7 p.m.
The Writing Workshop for children in grades 6-8 with Diane Ledet continues on Saturdaqy, August 2, at 10 a.m. Each class can be enrolled in separately . Register for this class online. There are currently openings.
Reminder: The Adult Services Summer Reading Program is still going on and does not end until September 7. There's more than enough time to sign up and read 5 books to earn the special Bingo T-shirt.
Posted by egvpl UPCOMING EVENTS at 11:39 AM
July 20, 2008
ICE CREAM SOCIAL TODAY
Come to the library for an Ice Cream Social today, Sunday, July 20, from 2 to 4 p.m. Enjoy the sounds of retro-rock group Johnny Star and the Meteors--'50's and '60's musical covers--while savoring $.50 ice cream.
Posted by egvpl UPCOMING EVENTS at 11:01 AM
LIBRARY HAPPENINGS JULY 21-27
ADULT SERVICES:
On Monday, July 21, Vivienne Porter will present the program, Secrets of Selling on E-Bay, at 7 p.m. Learn how to set up an account, effectively photograph items, and write descriptions that will sell. Register online.
One Computer Class is being offered this week, Windows Explorer, on Tuesday, July 22, at 10:30 a.m.--learn to organize your PC with files and folders. Participants must be able to use a computer mouse. Register online; class size is limited. There are currently openings for this class.
YOUTH SERVICES:
This is the final week for the Children's Summer Reading Program. This includes all of the storytimes and science classes as well. The Fall sessions will start in mid-September. Continuing are the Writing Workshops on Saturdays for children in 6-8 grade--they run through August.
On Thursday, July 24, the final Summer Craft program, Stamp Out Bugs Craft, will be held at 9:30 a.m., 11 a.m., 1:30 p.m., and 3 p.m. Register online. All 4 classes have openings. All ages are welcome, but children younger than 2nd grade must come with an adult.
On Saturday, July 26, the Art Bus will be back in the Library Parking Lot from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Make art from recycled materials. No registration needed, but preschoolers must come with an adult.
There are still openings for the Chess Tournament on Wednesday, August 6, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Participants do not have to have taken the classes offered in July. Register online.
Posted by egvpl UPCOMING EVENTS at 10:36 AM
July 13, 2008
LIBRARY HAPPENINGS JULY 14-20
ADULT SERVICES:
On Monday, July 14, at 7 p.m., the movie No Country for Old Men will be shown in the Large Meeting Room. Tommy Lee Jones and Josh Brolin star in this gritty western about a hunter who accidently finds drugs and money (and dead bodies) in the desert, then is pursued by a vicious killer and a weary sheriff. Rated R. No tickets required.
On Tuesday, July 15, at 7:30 p.m., in Kids Korner, the Evening Book Group will be discussing The Memory Keeper's Daughter by Kim Edwards--a handicapped newborn twin is given to a nurse, who raises her instead of letting her die, while the child's family suffers from the grief and lies surrounding the birth. For more information, call Chris Mika at extension 271.
The only Computer Class scheduled for this week is Microsoft Word on Friday, July 18, at 2 p.m.--learn to create documents, edit, and save them. Register online; the class has a Waiting List.
YOUTH SERVICES:
On Thursday, July 17, the craft of the week will be Stepping Stones--create a garden stone from cement and marbles. There are 4 sessions--9:30 a.m., 11 a.m., 1:30 p.m., and 3 p.m. Both morning sessions are full: both afternoon sessions have Waiting Lists. Registration is online.
Also on Thursday, July 17, at 7 p.m., The Bucket Boys will be performing. These returning crowd favorites do hip hop routines and percussion using everyday items and junk. No tickets are needed, but Elk Grove Residents will be seated first and seating is limited. All ages are welcome, but preschoolers must come with an adult.
On Friday, July 18, at 2 p.m., children in grades 6-12 are invited to a DDR/Guitar Hero Program. there will be a competition after an open session. Snacks will be provided. Registration is online, but there is a Waiting List.
Posted by egvpl UPCOMING EVENTS at 2:34 PM
July 7, 2008
LIBRARY HAPPENINGS JULY 7-13
ADULT SERVICES:
On Monday, July 7, at 7 p.m., recently-retired Tribune and Sun-Times photojournalist Jerry Tomaselli will present the program Hat & Coat. Through photos and anecdotes, Mr. Tomaselli will recall his career and the tragedies, sports, celebrities, and historical events he covered. Register online.
Two Computer Classes are offered this week:
Beginning Excel on Tuesday, July 8, at 10:30 a.m.--learn to format cells, make spreadsheets, and create a database
Internet Basics on Saturday, July 12, at 2:15 p.m.--learn to use the World Wide Web through hyperlinks, toolbars, and Internet addresses
Both classes require familiarity with a computer mouse. Register online; however, both classes have Waiting Lists.
YOUTH SERVICES:
This week CheckMates Chess Academy will begin a three-week series of classes of Chess Instruction for children in grades K-12 starting on Wednesday July 9. All experience levels are welcome. The series will conclude with an Open Tournament in which any student--not just those from the classes--can register to participate.
The class times (July 9, 16, and 23) are:
grades K-2 at 1 p.m.
grades 3-5 at 2:15 p.m.
grades 6-12 at 3:30 p.m.
The Tournament will be on Wednesday, August 6, from 5:30-7 p.m.
Register online. The grades K-2 class is Full; the grades 3-5 class has a Waiting List; the grades 6-12 class has openings. Registration for the Tournament begins Saturday, July 12.
On Thursday, July 10, children of all ages are welcome to attend BINGO, hosted by Mrs. M. Program times are 9:30 a.m., 11 a.m., 1:30 p.m., and 3 p.m. Everyone gets a prize. Children going into 1st grade and younger must come with an adult. Register online; all times have openings.
Babysitters' Training will be held on the next two Saturdays, July 12 and July 19, from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Both sessions must be attended for certification. There is a $10 fee, payable before registration is confirmed. Registration is online, but the classes are now full.
Catch the Writing Bug, a new series of creative writing workshops for students in grades 6-8, led by professional writer Diane Ledet, will begin on Saturday, July 12, at 10 a.m. They will run through August 30. Registration is online; students may attend all or a few or even only one class. There are currently openings in these classes.
Posted by egvpl UPCOMING EVENTS at 10:56 AM
July 2, 2008
BUTTERFLIES IN YOUTH SERVICES
Come see the butterflies in Youth Services. Our local "Butterfly Lady", Terri Kiefer, has once again provided the Library with the opportunity to watch butterflies change from caterpillar to chrysalis to butterfly. There is a big screened box on the YS Reference Desk. As of yesterday, there were 3 emerged butterflies, two chrysalises, and one caterpillar--another caterpillar had become a chrysalis while no one was looking, within a half hour. There are more in the display cabinet.
Here's the box--one chrysalis is at the top on the left and one monarch is at the top on the right, and just barely visible near the bottom, in the center, on a leaf, is the remaining caterpillar:
The other two monarchs were on the bottom, one drinking the provided sugar water:
This display will be available for, probably, two weeks.
Posted by egvpl MISCELLANEOUS at 11:22 AM