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November 2, 2008
LIBRARY HAPPENINGS NOVEMBER 3-9
Hope everyone remembered to change their clocks back one hour today for regular Central Standard Time.
ADULT SERVICES:
Because of the set-up for Election Day on Tuesday, November 4, the usual Monday night program has been scheduled for Wednesday, November 5, at 7p.m. Join Chad Lewis, author of the Unexplained Research Series--including The Illinois Guide to Haunted Locations--, as he presents famous Ghosts and Haunted Locations in Illinois. See photos, listen to eye-witness accounts, and learn spooky folklore. Directions to these places will also be provided. Register by calling extension 271 or online.
The only Computer Class for this week is also on Wednesday, November 5, at 2:15 p.m.--Internet: Beyond the Basics. Learn shortcuts and tricks for more effective use of the Internet. Participants must be able to use a mouse and have some familiarity with the Internet. Register online or by calling extention 272.
On Tuesday, November 4, the Morning Book Group will meet at 10:30 a.m. to discuss Elizabeth Strout's Amy and Isabelle--a mother and daughter living in a small New England town stuggle to understand each other after the daughter has an affair with one of her high school teachers. For more information, call Chris Mika at extension 271.
YOUTH SERVICES:
On Thursday, November 6, children in grades 6-12, are invited to join the YA Craft Class: Magnetic Picture Boards for Lockers. Bring photos or other mementos to make these decorations using scrapbooking techniques. Some examples are on display in Youth Services. There are still a few openings for this class. Register online or by calling extension 268.
The Chess Tournament for children in grades K-12 will be held on Saturday, November 8, at 1:30 p.m. Participants do not need to have been in the classes; all are welcome. Register online or by calling extension 268. There are openings.
Sign-up for the Battle of the Books Teams in 4th and 5th grade continues this week through Friday, November 7. This must be done in person by a parent, as written permission is needed. The compulsory informational meeting will be on Tuesday, November 18, at 6 p.m.
Posted by egvpl at November 2, 2008 1:39 PM