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August 31, 2008
LIBRARY HAPPENINGS SEPTEMBER 1-7
REMINDER: THE LIBRARY WILL BE CLOSED ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 1. REGULAR HOURS RESUME ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER2
ADULT SERVICES:
No programs are apparently scheduled for this week. It is, however, the last week for the Adult Summer Reading Program. It is really not too late to sign up--every book you read gets a "raffle" ticket, at least--and reading only five books earns a t-shirt. If you have signed up, the last day to play the game is Sunday, September 7. All finishers are invited to a real Bingo Party--with guest callers--on Sunday, September 14, from 2-4 p.m. Sign up at the Adult Reference Desk.
YOUTH SERVICES:
No programs are scheduled for this week. The librarians are getting ready for the Fall Programs and practicing for the Introductory Puppet Shows scheduled for the following week. Storytimes, etc., will begin the next week on the 15th.
Online registration for Fall Programs will open on this coming Saturday, September 6, at 9 a.m. Many classes fill up quickly, so sign up ASAP on that date or soon after.
Posted by egvpl UPCOMING EVENTS at 6:28 PM
August 24, 2008
LIBRARY HAPPENINGS AUGUST 25-31
ADULT SERVICES:
On Monday, August 25, at 7 p.m., in the Large Meeting Room, Beth Randall of Joe Organizer will present Organizing for Everyone. Learn some tips and methods to set your home in order, from closets to kitchen. Register online.
One Computer Class is being offered this week, Windows Explorer, on Thursday, August 28, at 7 p.m.--learn how to organize your PC with files and folders. Register online; there are openings. Participants must be able to use a computer mouse.
YOUTH SERVICES:
On Tuesday, August 26, at 7 p.m., The film Little Mermaid: Ariel's beginning will be shown in the Large Meeting Room. This prequel to the original film is rated G. No tickets are needed, but seating is limited and Elk Grove Residents will have preference. All ages are welcome, but preschoolers must come with an adult.
The final Writing Workshop for children in grades 6-8, lead by Diane Ledet, will take place on Saturday, August 30, at 10 a.m. Register online. Previous attendance is not necessary.
Posted by egvpl UPCOMING EVENTS at 12:04 PM
August 10, 2008
LIBRARY HAPPENINGS AUGUST 11-17
ADULT SERVICES:
On Monday, August 11, at 7 p.m., the film The Other Boleyn Girl will be shown in the Large Meeting Room. Starring Natalie Portman, Scarlett Johansson, and Eric Bana, this movie shows the rivalry for the affections of Henry VIII of two sisters. It is rated PG-13. No tickets or registrations are necessary.
On Wednesday, August 13, patrons are invited to join a bus trip to Navy Pier to see Cirque Shanghai and the ensuing fireworks display. The bus will depart at 6 p.m. and return at 11 p.m. Tickets are $49. For more information, go to the Information Desk.
Two Computer Classes are being offered this week:
Beginning Excel on Thursday, August 14, at 7 p.m.--learn to create a database, format cells, sort data, and create charts (this class has a Waiting List)
Internet Basics on Friday, August 15, at 2:15 p.m. (this class is Closed)
Registration for computer classes is online and participants must be able to use a computer mouse.
YOUTH SERVICES:
The Writing Workshops will continue to be offered on Saturdays at 10 a.m. by Diane Ledet. They are open to children in grades 6-8 and run through the end of August. All classes have openings; children can sign up for only one or for as many as desired.
Posted by egvpl UPCOMING EVENTS at 3:49 PM
August 3, 2008
LIBRARY HAPPENINGS AUGUST 4-10
ADULT SERVICES:
On Monday, August 4, at 7 p.m., professional genealogist Mike Karsen will present a program for genealogy newbies, Genealogy Made Easy. He will show attendees how to get started on preserving family legacies and histories. Basic starting points for research will be covered. Register online.
Two Computer Classes are being offered this week:
Microsoft Word on Monday, August 4, at 7 p.m.--learn to create documents, edit them, and save them.
Internet Basics on Saturday, August 9, at 2:15 p.m.--patrons unfamiliar with the World Wide Web can learn to navigate it through the use of toolbars and hyperlinks.
Participants in all Computer Classes must be able to use a computer mouse. Register online; both classes have openings.
On Tuesday, August 5, the Morning Book Group will meet at 10:30 a.m. to discuss Outwitting History: The Amazing Adventures of a Man Who Rescued a Million Yiddish Books by Aaron Lansky. Lansky recounts his 25 year quest to save books written in Yiddish, resulting in a collection totalling more than 1.5 million books. For more information about this meeting, call Chris Mika at extension 271.
YOUTH SERVICES:
It's time for the Chess Tournament! It will be on Wednesday, August 6, from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Any skill level can participate and children do not have to have been in the classes offered last month. There are still openings. Register online.
Many new books about playing chess are now available in Youth Services.
Posted by egvpl UPCOMING EVENTS at 10:15 AM