PAEGS - March 2011
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Director’s Corner As our 50th Anniversary Year continues please keep an eye on this newsletter for more events. Thank you to everyone who is helping make this a very special year at the Library! Daylight Savings begins on March 13th, Saint Patrick’s Day is the 17th and the first day of Spring is the 20th! Then, there are our important religious holidays! March is a busy month for everyone as we shake off the winter-time blues and come out of our homes. In our West entrance hall, we have put an Italian coffee machine and tables and chairs and a lamp to entice you to meet your friends and socialize a bit. This is a place meant primarily for our adult patrons and is calmer and quieter than the Bridges Café. We have put in photographs of Amsterdam & tulips, reminiscent of South Holland’s Dutch heritage, and given the café a Dutch name, Koffie Plaats. Please come and try it out! Library Goes Green : Re-Peats! One of the early harbingers of spring in Chicago is the Chicago Auto Show in February, that showcases the best and brightest the auto industry provides. For those who are in the market for a new car but could not attend, a wealth of information is still available to help make informed decisions, including ecologically. One cost many forget to consider is the annual fuel cost. The U.S. Department of Energy publishes a Fuel Economy Guide each year with information on most vehicles to help buyers determine the most fuel-efficient car that meets their needs. The 2011 issue includes not only traditionally fueled cars, but also hybrids, diesel, fuel cell, and other alternative fuel sources. The Library keeps a copy at the reference desk, and it is also available online at www.fueleconomy.gov . In a brief article from the Nov. 7, 2010 Chicago Tribune, author Kevin Quinn listed five iTunes apps that appeal to the eco-friendly teen. One of the apps is Pollution, which allows you to see your town’s carbon footprint. Another is called GoodGuide, enabling shoppers to look for eco-friendly products. A third, My Water Diary, helps you record your weekly water consumption and modify your behavior accordingly. According to Mr. Quinn, they are free and available via iTunes.com. 16250 Wausau Avenue • South Holland, IL 60473 • Phone: (708) 331-5262 • Fax: (708) 331-6557 Your library is always open @ www.southhollandlibrary.org Library Receives Quilt From Heritage Quilters Guild In honor of our 50th Anniversary, several members of the Heritage Quilters Guild proudly presented a very special gift to the library. The beautifully crafted quilt features the library building, the library logo and many other symbols that represent the community of South Holland. Make sure you take notice of the wonderful quilt hanging behind the adult circulation desk on your next visit to the library. It is really something! Thank You! Thank you for celebrating our 50th Anniversary with us! There will be other celebrations throughout the year, that will be announced here in the PAGES newsletter and in the Library. We want to say a special thank you to our local businesses that contributed so generously to the drawing Baskets. Their contributions are gratefully listed on our website. We also want to thank Library Trustee Marion Wognum for her artistic expertise in designing our great 50th Anniversary banners!
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South Holland Public Library March 2011 News & Events
Transcript of PAEGS - March 2011
Director’s Corner As our 50th Anniversary Year continues please keep an eye on this newsletter for more events. Thank you to everyone who is helping make this a very special year at the Library!
Daylight Savings begins on March 13th, Saint Patrick’s Day is the 17th and the first day of Spring is the 20th! Then, there are our important religious holidays! March is a busy month for everyone as we shake off the winter-time blues and come out of our homes. In our West entrance hall, we have put an Italian coffee machine and tables and chairs and a lamp to entice you to meet your friends and socialize a bit. This is a place meant primarily for our adult patrons and is calmer and quieter than the Bridges Café. We have put in photographs of Amsterdam & tulips, reminiscent of South Holland’s Dutch heritage, and given the café a Dutch name, Koffie Plaats. Please come and try it out!
Library Goes Green :Re-Peats! One of the early harbingers of spring in Chicago is the Chicago Auto Show in February, that showcases the best and brightest the auto industry provides. For those
who are in the market for a new car but could not attend, a wealth of information is still available to help make informed decisions, including ecologically. One cost many forget to consider is the annual fuel cost. The U.S. Department of Energy publishes a Fuel Economy Guide each year with information on most vehicles to help buyers determine the most fuel-efficient car that meets their needs. The 2011 issue includes not only traditionally fueled cars, but also hybrids, diesel, fuel cell, and other alternative fuel sources. The Library keeps a copy at the reference desk, and it is also available online at www.fueleconomy.gov.
In a brief article from the Nov. 7, 2010 Chicago Tribune, author Kevin Quinn listed five iTunes apps that appeal to the eco-friendly teen. One of the apps is Pollution, which allows you to see your town’s carbon footprint. Another is called GoodGuide, enabling shoppers to look for eco-friendly products. A third, My Water Diary, helps you record your weekly water consumption and modify your behavior accordingly. According to Mr. Quinn, they are free and available via iTunes.com.
16250 Wausau Avenue • South Holland, IL 60473 • Phone: (708) 331-5262 • Fax: (708) 331-6557 Your library is always open @ www.southhollandlibrary.org
Library Receives Quilt From Heritage Quilters Guild
In honor of our 50th Anniversary, several members of the Heritage Quilters Guild proudly presented a very special gift to the library.
The beautifully crafted quilt features the library building, the library logo and many other symbols that represent the community of South Holland.
Make sure you take notice of the wonderful quilt hanging behind the adult circulation desk on your next visit to the library. It is really something!
Thank You! Thank you for celebrating our 50th Anniversary with us! There will be other celebrations throughout the year, that will be announced here in the PAGES newsletter and in the Library.
We want to say a special thank you to our local businesses that contributed so generously to the drawing Baskets. Their contributions are gratefully listed on our website.
We also want to thank Library Trustee Marion Wognum for her artistic expertise in designing our great 50th Anniversary banners!
Children’s Story Time
SATURDAY STORIES Saturday, March 12 2:00 pm 4-6 year olds
Join us for stories and activities about green
things.
Pre-registration is necessary and begins
February 26.
Reference Display
Personal Finance
& Taxes
Books and Materials
well as celebrating the past. Please let us know what you value currently and what new initiatives you envision for the future of your Library, its collections, programs and services!
The questionnaire is available in paper form at the Library and on our website:
www.southhollandlibrary.org/survey
SPRING THINGS GUESSING CONTEST
March 21—April 16
Children of all ages
Try your luck at guessing how many
Spring things are in the container.
One guess per visit.
WACKY WEDNESDAYS
Wednesdays March 23—April 13
3:45 pm Grades 1-3
Join us for an hour of wacky
stories, games and crafts.
Pre-registration is necessary and
begins March 9.
YOUTH PROGRAMS Software Available for Check-out
We offer language flash drives for a 3 week check-out period. Languages available are: English, Spanish, French, German, Chinese, and Japanese.
CD-ROMs are also available for a 3 week check-out period. We have an assortment of titles available. They range from languages to school
subject help, from cooking to card making, and from home design to resume help.
We also offer the LeapFrog LeapPad system equipment and books. These items may be checked out for 3 weeks. Titles range from reading to math, science to bilingual, and phonics.
Please see the binder at the Reference Desk for the CD-ROM and the flash drive titles available. The LeapFrog binders are located at the Children’s Services desk. The binders contain all titles available. The late fee for all software items is $2 per day.
Special thanks
William J. Morris, longtime South
Holland resident, is showing a
beautiful display of his oil
paintings in the Library!
Robin Scheldberg, of the South Holland
Historical Society and Chairperson of the
South Holland Artists Gallery, has set up a
wonderful display case highlighting South
Holland Public Library in years past.
Their time, effort and talent are truly a gift
to the Library and to the community!
◄ Paws to Read
▼African Doll Making Workshop
Pictures from our February
Programs!
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Pre-Paid Tuition - College Illinois The College Illinois! 529 Prepaid Tuition Program allows you to lock in tuition and mandatory fees at rates established in the present. Do you want to
hear more about this program? A representative from College Illinois will explain the program and answer any questions that you may have.
Register at the reference desk today.
Monday, March 28 7:00 pm North Meeting Room
Savvy Seniors Stop by the Library, enjoy some refreshments and
discover options for senior living after retirement.
Dietrich Graham, Community Relations Director of
Holland Home, will be glad to answer all of your
questions in this hour long presentation.
Call us at 331-5262 or stop by
the reference desk to register.
Wednesday, March 9
1:00 pm
North Meeting Room
Film Presentation: New Zealand
Thursday, March 3 1:30 pm
North Meeting Room No registration necessary.
Travel to Easter Island with Doug Dvorak
Join world traveler Doug Dvorak for this exciting travel presentation and photo essay. Doug will take you on a journey to Easter Island in the South Pacific, long referred to as the “Land of the Giants” Home to the Giant Moai stone carvings.
No registration required. Refreshments will be served.
Thursday, April 7 1:30 pm
North Meeting Room
The Improv Commandos Monday, March 21
6:00-8:30 pm
The Improv Commandos are back!
This time to teach the art of
improvisational comedy in a 90
minute workshop. The evening
will conclude with an hour long
performance by the Commandos and the workshop
attendees. Sign up for the workshop or for the hour long
show, or both!. The workshop begins and 6:00 pm and the
show starts at 7:30 pm.
Stop by the reference desk for more information
and to sign up!
Teen Time Mondays and Wednesdays
3:30 pm to 5:30 pm Teens grades 6 and up stop by the library after school! Bring your books and snacks. Quiet conversations and hand held technology are welcomed. Complete your homework assignments. As always, librarians are available to answer your reference questions.
Come in and play Wii! On Mondays & Wednesdays an assortment of games including Wii, Chess, Jenga, and Uno will be available during Teen Time for teens to enjoy as a break from studying. Registration is not needed.
Secretariat Saturday, March 19 2:00 pm
North Meeting Room
Want to get the most out of Facebook? Sessions are Wednesdays at 1:30 pm
March 23 – Setup a Facebook Account March 30 – Find Friends and Share Your Status April 6 – Add Pictures and Links to Messages
Registration is limited to 10 persons. To register call us at 331-5262 or register at the Adult Reference Desk.
Prerequisites: Must be South Holland resident age 18 or older, have a current email account and be familiar with using email attachments and photos.
ADULT & YOUNG ADULT PROGRAMS
SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT
Library Programs Adult Programs Children’s Programs Young Adult Programs All ages Programs
Resident Reservations North Meeting Room Grace Gowens Room
Library Hours
Monday - Thursday
10am to 9pm
Friday
10am to 6pm
Saturday
10am to 5pm
1 ECHO 6:30-8PM
2 PRESCHOOL STORY HOUR
10:30 AM
YA TEEN TIME 3:30-5:30 PM
3 FILM PRESENTATION:
NEW ZEALAND 1:30 PM
PRESCHOOL STORY HOUR
10:30 AM
MCKINLEY SCHOOL 2012
6:30-8:30 PM
4 GIRL SCOUTS 4:30-5:45 PM
5 C.H.A.R.M. 10-3
6 7 YA TEEN TIME 3:30-5:30 PM
8 MORNING STAR HOA 7-8:30
9 SAVVY SENIORS 1:00 PM
PRESCHOOL STORY HOUR
10:30 AM
YA TEEN TIME 3:30-5:30 PM
COMMUNITY POLICING
7-8:30 PM
10 PRESCHOOL STORY HOUR
10:30 AM
DELTA SIGMA THETA 6:30-
8:30 PM
11 GIRL SCOUTS 4:30-5:45 PM
12 COOK COUNTY HOUSING
9:30-12
SATURDAY STORIES
1:30-3:30 PM
13 14 YA TEEN TIME 3:30-5:30 PM
MARJAN 6-8:30PM
15 DELTA SIGMA THETA
6-8:30PM
ECHO 6:30-8PM
16 PRESCHOOL STORY HOUR
10:30 AM
YA TEEN TIME 3:30-5:30 PM
17 PRESCHOOL STORY HOUR
10:30 AM
GRAND CANYON SCHOLASTIC
TEACHER MEETING 3:30-5:30
PM
18 GIRL SCOUTS 4:30-5:45 PM
19 FEATURE FILM
PRESENTATION:
SECRETARIET
2:00 PM
20 21 YA TEEN TIME 3:30-5:30 PM
IMPROV COMMANDOS
6:30-8:30PM
22 ECHO 6:30-8PM
23 FACEBOOK: SESSION 1
1:30 PM
WACKY WEDNESDAY 3:45 PM
YA TEEN TIME 3:30-5:30 PM
DELTA SIGMA THETA
6:30-8:30 PM
24 AUNT MARTHA’S 6-8 PM
25 GIRL SCOUTS 4:30-5:45 PM
26 C.H.A.R.M. 10-1
27 28 YA TEEN TIME 3:30-5:30 PM
COLLEGE ILLINOIS 7-8:30
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30 FACEBOOK: SESSION 2
1:30 PM
WACKY WEDNESDAY 3:45 PM
YA TEEN TIME 3:30-5:30 PM
31 ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION
10-12
