Elk Grove Public Library

LIBRARY HAPPENINGS NOVEMBER 17-23

ADULT SERVICES:
On Monday, November 17, at 7 p.m., dietician Kathy Stanislawski will present the program Holiday Eating. Learn how to eat healthy during the upcoming holiday season, not just in planning meals made at home, but when at holiday parties and visiting relatives. Ideas for healthy snacks, portion sizes, exercises, and useful recipes will all be discussed. Register at Alexian Connects, 1-866-ALEXIAN (253-9426).

On Tuesday, November 18, the Evening Book Group will be discussing Persuasion by Jane Austen, at 7:30 p.m., in Kids Korner.

On Wednesday, November 19, a flu clinic has been scheduled for 9:30- 12:30 a.m. For more information , call the Hotline at 1-847-357-4057.

YOUTH SERVICES:
On Tuesday, November 18, at 6 p.m., the informational meeting about the 2009 Battle of the Books for 4th and 5th graders will take place in the Large Meeting room. Parents as well as the BOB teams should attend to get the latest facts about the new season. Team members and names (especially correct spelling) will be verified along with any scheduling conflicts. A very brief mock battle will be demonstrated so that newcomers can get an idea of the rules.

On Thursday, November 20, families are invited to participate in the state-wide Family Reading Night at 7 p.m. Kids can wear their pajamas and bring their favorite cuddling toy and/or blankie. Parents are encouraged to bring along a favorite book to read aloud. If a parent plans to do this, we request that they register online so Mrs. Clark has an idea of how many will be reading--and what. Or, call Youth Services at extension 268. Milk and cookies will be served.

TODAY IS NATIONAL GAMING DAY@ YOUR LIBRARY

Today is the first National Gaming Day @ Your Library. Libraries all over the country are providing opportunities to play various types of games--electronic, RPG, card, and board. Hasbro has donated a copy on the game Pictureka! to every public library. There is to be an attempt to

use the game to try to set our benchmark record for the most number of people playing the same boardgame on the same day.

Everyone is welcome to come to Youth Services to participate. The game is for ages "6 to 106".

Youth Services has chess and checkers games to play in the library, too. There is also a varied selection of board games available to play in Adult Services--from Battleship to Trivial Pursuit, and more. Electronic games for PC's, Wii systems, Playstation 2 and 3, and for XBox 360 are available to be checked out from Youth Services as well.

LIBRARY HAPPENINGS NOVEMBER 10-16

ADULT SERVICES:
On Monday, November 10, the film Leatherheads will be shown at 7 p.m. Starring George Clooney and Renee Zellwegger, the movie is a comedy about a professional football team in 1925 that persuades a college football star to join their lackluster team. Rated PG-13. No tickets are required.

On Wednesday, November 12, at 9:15 a.m., the Computer Class, Internet: Beyond the Basics will be offered--learn tricks and tips for more successful navigation of the World Wide Web. Participants must be able to use a computer mouse. Register online or by calling extension 271. There are currently openings.

Also on Wednesday, November 12, there is a bus trip to see Dirty Dancing at the Cadillac-Palace Theater. The bus will leave at 5:30 p.m. and return at 11:30 p.m. The $79.50 fee includes lower balcony seats, the bus ride, and a bag "lunch". Tickets are available at the Circulation Desk.

YOUTH SERVICES:
The project for the YA Holiday Craft scheduled for Wednesday, December 10, at 7 p.m., has been revealed--it's a shelf-sitter snowman. Stop by the Youth Services department to see the example. There are still openings for this class. Register online or by calling ext. 268. This is for children in grades 6-12.

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.

SPECIAL FRIDAY MOVIE THIS WEEK

On Friday, October 31, there will be a special movie showing at 10 a.m. in Youth Services, of the film Slightly Scary Stories for Halloween. No tickets are needed. All ages are welcome. Children younger than kindergarten age must come with an adult.

LIBRARY HAPPENINGS OCTOBER 27-NOVEMBER 2

ADULT SERVICES:
On Monday, October 27, from 4-7 p.m., a local podiatrist will be providing Free Podiatry Screenings. Tests will be used for determining common foot problems like heel and ankle pain, bunions, hammertoes, and fungal nails, among other problems. Registration for appointments is required. Call Alexian Connects at 1-866-ALEXIAN (253-9426).

One Computer Class is offered this week, Internet Basics, on Saturday, November 1, at 2:15 p.m.--for those patrons who are totally unfamiliar with the Internet. Toolbars, URLs, addresses, and hyperlinks will all be discussed. Participants must be able to use a computer mouse. Register online or call extension 271. There is currently a Waiting List for this class.

YOUTH SERVICES:
This week the regular Ready-to-Read classes will not meet because the annual Halloween Parties for children up to Kindergarten age will be presented. There will be skits, a puppet show, the exciting Parade through the library, and a special surprise treat. There is no registration necessary. The times are:
Tuesday, October 28, at 10 a.m. and at 1 p.m.
Wednesday, October 29, at 7 p.m.
Thursday, October 30, at 10 a.m.
Children are invited to wear costumes. Photos are encouraged.

On Friday, October 31, there will be Trick-or-Treating at various stations in the Library all day until closing at 7 p.m.

Registration for the 2009 Battle of the Books for 4th and 5th grades has begun. Registration must be in person at the Youth Services Desk with a parent since permission slips signed by a parent are necessary to complete registration. Teams should have a name, as well, if possible. Registration ends Friday, November 7. There is also a mandatory informational meeting scheduled for Tuesday, November 18, at 6 p.m. NOTE: this is the correct date; the date given in Highlights and Bookworm is incorrect.

There are still openings for the upcoming Chess Tournament on Saturday, November 7, at 1:30 p.m. Participants do not have to have taken the classes offered here. It is open to any student in kindergarten through 12th grade. Register online.

Games for the Playstation 2 are now available in Youth Services. There are also games for Wii, Playstation 3, and X-Box 360. They circulate for one week and there is a limit of two games per card.

LIBRARY HAPPENINGS OCTOBER 20-26

ADULT SERVICES:
Tonight, Monday, October 20, at 7 p.m., a Raggedy Ann Doll Workshop will be presented by Kathy Bradshaw. Learn special techniques to make a simple ragdoll into a polished professional-looking "Doll". Register online.

YOUTH SERVICES:
Registration for the 4th/5th grade 2009 Battle of the Books begins today. Individuals should have their teams set up and a name picked for their team. A parent must come in with the child and fill out a permission slip. This registration must be in person at the Youth Services Desk. The final day for registration is Friday, November 7.
There will be a mandatory informational meeting on Tuesday, November 18 , at 6 p.m. (NOTE: this is a corrected date; the information in the Highlights and Bookworm is incorrect). Teams will be finalized at this time.

Registration for the Chess Tournament, scheduled for Saturday, November 8, from 1:30 to 3 p.m., begins Saturday, October 25 online. This is open to any child who is interested; participants do not need to have been in the classes.

LIBRARY HAPPENINGS OCTOBER 13-19

ADULT SERVICES:
On Monday evening, October 13, the film Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day, starring Frances McDormand and Amy Adams, will be shown at 7 p.m. McDormand plays a recently fired governess with no resources who hires herself out as an assistant to an ambitious young actress in 1939 London. It is rated PG-13. No tickets are necessary.

YOUTH SERVICES:
On Monday, October 13, a special Columbus Day program will be held at 11 a.m. and at 1:30 p.m. The Amazing Adventure Show, will feature 10 animals, introduced and described by Samantha, professional animal trainer. Some animals may be available for petting; some may do "tricks". All ages are invited; preschoolers must be accompanied by an adult. No tickets are needed, but (since seating is limited), Elk Grove residents will have priority.

This week, from October 12-18, is the annual Teen Read Week. The theme this year is Books with Bite at Your Library. There is currently a display of teen books featuring vampires in the Young Adult area. All week teens can earn "raffle" tickets for gift cards by completing Young Adult book recommendation forms; ask at the YS reference desk.

On Thursday, October 16, from 6:30 to 8 p.m., the program YA Wii Byte and Bite will be held. Participate in several Wii games and taste compare pizza, cola, and chocolate chip cookies. There is currently a Waiting List for this event.

On Friday, October 17, from 4:30-6 p.m., the first class of a 4-week workshop on Creating Your Own Computer Game with SCRATCH will be held. This class also has a Waiting List.

On Saturday, October 18, the first sessions of Chess with Checkmates will begin. At 1 p.m., the class will be for children in grades K-2--there are still openings. At 2:15 p.m. the class will be for children in grades 3-5; this class has a Waiting List. At 3:30 p.m. the class will be for Young Adults in grades 6-12; this class has openings.

LIBRARY HAPPENINGS OCTOBER 6-12

ADULT SERVICES:
On Monday, October 7, at 7 p.m., Attorney John Pankau will present a program on Wills & Trusts: Part I. Planning an estate, how to avoid costly errors, and recent changes in state and federal tax laws will be among the topics covered. Register online or by phone.

Two Internet Computer Classes will be offered this week:
Internet Basics on Wednesday, October 8, at 2 p.m.--for anyone who is unfamiliar with the Internet and wants to learn about toolbars, URLs, and hyperlinks [There is a Waiting List for this class.]
Internet: Beyond the Basics on Sunday, October 12, at 2:15 p.m.--for anyone already familiar with the Internet who wants to learn shortcuts and tricks for easier navigation of the World Wide Web [There are openings for this class.]
Register for these classes online or by phone. Participants must be able to use a computer mouse; class size is limited.

On Friday, October 10, a bus trip is planned for the day, A Wisconsin Tasting Tour. Taste the jelly beans at the Jelly Belly factory, learn about making--and tasting--kringle in Racine, eat lunch at Racine's Chartroom Restaurant, sample the beer at the Miller Brewing Company, and finish with samples at the Mars Cheese Castle. Tickets are available at the Reception Desk for $57.

YOUTH SERVICES:
This week marks the return of the Firefighter Storytimes. Always, of course, dependent on the availability of a firefighter (they may have to go out on a call), they are scheduled for Tuesday, October 7, at 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, October 8, at 7 p.m., and Thursday, October 9, at 10 a.m. No registration is needed for these classes. All ages are welcome.

There are still openings for SciKidz on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 4, for the YA Bite and Byte at 6:30 on October 16, and for the Chess Classes starting on Saturday, October 18, at 1 p.m. (grades k-2), and at 3:30 (grades 6 and up). Register online.

LIBRARY HAPPENINGS SEPTEMBER 29-OCTOBER 5

ADULT SERVICES:
On Monday, September 29, at 7 p.m., Paul Culp, DVM, from the Rohlwing Road Animal Hospital, will present the program It's a Dog's Life!. Learn what can and should be done to keep pets--dogs, cats, and more--healthy and able to live long lives. Register by phone or online.

LIBRARY HAPPENINGS SEPTEMBER 22-28

ADULT SERVICES:
On Monday, September 22, local chef Dave Esau will present the program Cooking with Herbs at 7 p.m. in the Large Meeting Room. Polenta, cookies, tarts, and cakes will be demonstrated; recipes and samples will be available. Register online. this program is sponsored by The Friends of the Library.

YOUTH SERVICES:
There are still openings for the weekly SciKidz and Getting Ready to Read programs. Register online.

Registration for some of the October programs has started. There are still openings for all three levels of chess instruction and for the YA Wii Byte and Bite Program. Create Your Own Computer Game has a waiting list.

LIBRARY HAPPENINGS SEPTEMBER 15-21

ADULT SERVICES:
On Monday, September 15, at 7 p.m., in the Large Meeting Room, Colleen Caron will present What I Forgot to Remember, a program about memory and forgetfulness. Register by calling ALEXIAN CONNECTS at 1-866-ALEXIAN (253-9426).

This week, one Computer Class will be offered, Internet Basics, on Friday, September 19, at 9:15 a.m.--newcomers to the Internet can learn about URL's, toolbars, hyperlinks, and more. Participants must be able to use a computer mouse. Register online or by phoning extension 271 or 272. [There is currently a waiting list for this class.]

Because of low registration numbers, classes on Microsoft Word, Excel, and Windows Explorer will no longer be held. However, patrons can schedule one-hour private sessions on these programs by calling J. Kennedy at extension 225.

YOUTH SERVICES:
Fall programming begins this week on Monday, September 15, and continues until November 20. Preschool Storytimes that do not require registration will be:
Baby Tales on Mondays at 10 a.m.--ages 6 months to 2 1/2 years old with adult
Evening Storytime on Wednesdays at 7 p.m.--all ages and parents
Twilight Tales on Thursdays at 6:30 p.m.--6 months to 2 1/2 years with adult

Online registration is required for the following programs:
Getting Ready to Read--ages 3 1/2 and up with an adult
Tuesdays at 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
Thursdays at 10 a.m.
SciKidz--for 1st grade and up
Tuesdays at 4 p.m.
Thursdays at 4 p.m.

Also starting this week is the Fall session of Babysitter's Training. It will be held on 2 consecutive Saturdays, September 20 and 27, from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Both sessions must be attended to qualify for the completion certificate. For ages 10 to 16. There is a materials cost of $10 that must be paid before registration is confirmed. Register online or by calling extension 267 or 268.

LIBRARY HAPPENINGS SEPTEMBER 8-14

ADULT SERVICES:
Participants who have earned their t-shirts in the Adult Summer Reading Program BINGO is the Name-O are invited to a special BINGO Party from 2-4 p.m. on Sunday, September 14. Guest callers will be there for some real BINGO games, prizes will be earned and awarded, and yummy special treats will be provided. Register for this fun way to end the program either online or at the Adult Services Desk (there is a sign-up sheet).

YOUTH SERVICES:
As a Preview of the Fall Programs, a special program will be presented several times this week by Mrs. M and Mrs. Clarke. Down on the Farm is intended for pre-schoolers through kindergarten and will have a puppet show, stories, songs, and a craft. Attendees can dress up as farmers or farm animals if they would like to. These programs do require registration. The times are:
Tuesday, September 9, at 10 a.m. and at 1:30 p.m.
Wednesday, September 10, at 7 p.m.
Thursday, September 11, at 10 a.m.

On Friday, September 12, the carpeting in Youth Services is to be cleaned. This will mean that access to the department will be limited all day, especially to the computer room and to the play area.

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.

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.