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February 22, 2009
LIBRARY HAPPENINGS FEBRUARY 23-MARCH 1
ADULT SERVICES:
On Monday, February 23, at 7 p.m., Shirley Moore will present the timely program Beating the Unemployment Blues. Learn how to improve your chances of getting a job through various "dynamic do's" including personal appearance, updating resumes, networking, and interviewing helps. Register online or by calling extension 271.
Thanks to the Friends for an apparently successful book sale--by the final hour on Sunday, most of the tables were bare! Watch for the occasional "surprise" lobby sales, special paperback sales, and the Holiday Gift Book Sale closer to Christmas.
YOUTH SERVICES:
Chess with Checkmates finishes the winter sessions with a Tournament on Saturday, February 28, at 11 a.m. This is open to all children in grades K-12. Participants do not need to have been in the classes. All ages will compete at the same time , but against opponents at their own level. Register online or by calling extension 268. Children who registered for the recent class sessions still need to register for the Tournament separately. Non-residents must wait until Friday the 27th to register.
Posted by egvpl UPCOMING EVENTS at 8:01 PM
February 15, 2009
LIBRARY HAPPENINGS FEBRUARY 16-22
ADULT SERVICES:
It's here at last! The Friends Annual Book Sale will begin on Friday, February 20, from 6-9 p.m., with a special Preview sale for Members of the Friends of the Library. Not a Member? Interested book-lovers can join that evening. The general public is invited to come on Saturday, February 21, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. On Sunday, February 22, from 1-4 p.m., there will be an "entry fee" of $5 for a bag which can be filled with ANY non-special items, as much as the bag will hold. Videos, DVDs, cds, cassettes, and some toys will be part of the sale as well.
YOUTH SERVICES:
On Monday, February 16, at 1 p.m., Appletree Theater's Traveling Troupe, led by Eileen Boever, will perform the musical revue, Time of Your Life. The performers are children aged 10 to 14 from all over the Chicago area. Aimed at an audience of ages 4-10, everyone is welcome, but preschoolers must come with an adult. No tickets or reservations are required. Because of the upcoming book sale, the performance will be in Kids Korner, so no strollers will be allowed.
The last of the instructional Chess with Checkmates programs will be on Saturday, February 21. There are still openings in all three classes; register online:
K-2 at 1 p.m.
3-5 at 2:15 p.m.
6-8 at 3:30 p.m.
Posted by egvpl UPCOMING EVENTS at 6:32 PM
February 9, 2009
LIBRARY HAPPENINGS FEBRUARY 9-15
ADULT SERVICES:
On Wednesday, February 11, the Computer Class, Internet Basics, will be offered at 2 p.m. For total newcomers to the Internet, learn about toolbars, urls, and more. Attendees must be able to use a computer mouse. Register online or by calling extension 271.
YOUTH SERVICES:
On Tuesday, February 10, at 7 p.m., Defenseman Alex Brooks from the Wolves Hockey team will appear to answer questions, sign autographs, and dress a child in a hockey uniform. This event is free; no tickets or reservations needed.
Chess with Checkmates continues on Saturday, February 14, at 1 p.m. (grades K-2), 2:15 p.m. (grades 3-5), and 3:30 p.m. (grades 6-8). Register online. There will be a Tournament on Saturday, February 28 at 11 a.m. This is open to any child through 8th grade even if they are not registered in the classes. Register online or by calling extension 268.
Posted by egvpl UPCOMING EVENTS at 11:42 AM
February 5, 2009
ICE SCULPTURE
The ice sculpture made Saturday by master carver Dan Rebholz has been on display near the fountain at the front entrance. As is typical of ice sculptures, its existence is fleeting and will soon be gone, especially if it gets as warm this weekend as predicted. I was able to see it on Tuesday--a seal sitting on a pile of books, balancing two more books, corner-to-corner on its nose--but by the time I brought my camera on Wednesday, the books on its nose were fallen to the ground. Here are the pictures I was able to take:
Posted by egvpl MISCELLANEOUS at 9:38 PM
February 1, 2009
LIBRARY HAPPENINGS FEBRUARY 2-8
ADULT SERVICES:
Part II of Creating a Memoir, taught by Rosanne Gulisano, will take place on Monday, February 2, at 7 p.m. This is only open to patrons who registered by January 26.
The Morning Book Group will be meeting at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, February 3. They will be discussing Elizabeth Berg's Dream When You're Feeling Blue--three Irish sisters cope with life in 1940's Chicago during World War II, working at a bomber factory and dancing with the soldiers at the local USO. For more information call Chris Mika at extension 272.
One Computer Class is offered this week on Friday, February 6, at 9:15 a.m. Register online for Internet: Beyond the Basics--learn tricks and shortcuts for easier and more effective use of the Internet. Participants must be able to use a computer mouse.
YOUTH SERVICES:
The annual Pre-School Fair will be held on Saturday, February 7, from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Local nursery schools and day-care centers will be represented for parents searching for appropriate care for their children. No registration needed.
The first of three Chess Instruction sessions scheduled for Saturdays begins this week on February 7. Children in grades K-2 will meet at 1 p.m., children in grades 3-5 will meet at 2:15 p.m., and children in grades 6-8 will meet at 3:30 p.m. There are still openings at all levels. Register online or by calling extension 267.
Posted by egvpl UPCOMING EVENTS at 3:21 PM