May 2014

South Holland Public Library

Library Hours:

Monday - Thursday: 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM

Friday: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM

Saturday: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM

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CONTAINER GARDENING EXTRAVAGANZA Tuesday, May 6 6:30 - 8:30 pm North Meeting Room Kathleen Obirek will discuss and demonstrate the art of container gardening. A container garden will be raffled off at the end of the program!

ARRANGING FLOWERS Tuesday, May 20 7:00 pm North Meeting Room Learn how to arrange flowers beautifully with tips from Meg Klinkow Hartman, director of the South Holland Public Library. A lovely arrangement will be raffled off at the end of the program!

RAIN BARRELS Tuesday, May 27 6:30 - 7:30 pm North Meeting Room Rich Thornton will show you how to install a rain barrel in your yard and discuss how rain barrels will save you money on your water bill all summer long.

SOLAR PANELS Tuesday, May 27 7:30 - 8:30 pm North Meeting Room Scott Jansen will discuss the advantages of solar power and give step-by-step details on how to install solar panels in your home. Save Money on your electric bill all year long!

SPRING CLEANING SERIES

ELECTRONICS RECYCLING EVENT BY LYNWOOD RECYCLING Saturday, May 10 12:00 - 3:00 pm West Parking Lot Get a jump on Spring cleaning! Bring in your old TV’s, Computers, Monitors, Cassette & VCR tapes, VCR’s, stereos and phones. Call or visit our website for complete listing of acceptable items.

DOCUMENT SHREDDING EVENT BY BEAVER SHREDDING Saturday, May 31 11:00 am - 1:00 pm West Parking Lot Have your documents shredded on site quickly and completely while you watch. No need to remove paperclips or staples.

2014 ILLINOIS STATE SENIOR SPELLING BEE - LOCAL COMPETITION

Thursday, May 8 12:30 pm North Meeting Room Sign up for the local Senior Spelling Bee competition TODAY! 1st and 2nd Place winners will go on to the Regional Competition!

Youth Programs

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COMPUTER BOOT CAMP FOR KIDS Saturday, May 3 or 17 11:00 am Ages 3-6 Have fun while learning to use the computer mouse and keyboard. Pre-registration is necessary and begins April 19. MUSICAL STORY GO ROUND Saturday, May 3 2:00 pm Ages 4-7 Catch a ride on the Musical Story Go-Round with songs, stories, rhythm instruments and FUN! This program is part of the Library’s continuing effort to promote early literacy. Pre-registration is necessary and begins April 19. CINCO DE MAYO FIESTA Monday, May 5 4:00 pm Grades K-2 Celebrate Mexican culture with games, music, stories and snacks. Come listen to stories about favorite book characters in English and Spanish. Learn a few Spanish words and phrases while munching on traditional Mexican snacks. Pre-registration is necessary and begins April 21. KONNECT WITH K’NEX Monday, May 5 6:30 pm Grades 4-8* Work alone or as a team making K’nex structures from our transportation sets. Pre-registration is necessary and begins April 21. TODDLER TIME Tuesday, May 6 10:30 am Ages 2 and 3 with a caregiver Team up with your toddler for stories, musical activities and a simple craft. Pre-registration is necessary and begins April 22. FANTASTIC FLYERS Thursday, May 8 6:30 pm Grades 3-6* Make your own paper airplane and test your flying skills against other competitors. Will your plane fly the farthest? Pre-registration is necessary and begins April 24.

STORYTIME @ PANERA Friday, May 9 and 16 9:30 am Ages 3-6 Come join us for stories, milk and cookies at South Holland’s Panera. Pre-registration is necessary and begins April 25. BEGINNING MICROSOFT WORD Friday, May 9 or 23 4:30pm Grades 3-5 Participants will learn the basic features of Microsoft Word. Pre-registration is necessary and begins April 25. PAWS TO READ Monday, May 12 6:30 pm Grades K-4 Cuddle up with a book and read aloud to a furry canine friend. The dogs are fully trained and certified by Power Paws for Kids. Tails are sure to wag! Pre-registration is necessary and begins April 28. LET’S GO LEGO-ING Thursday, May 15 4:00 pm Grades 3-6* We provide the Lego bricks, you provide your imagination! Your project will go on display in the Youth Services Dept. Pre-registration is necessary and begins May 1. MINECRAFT MANIA Saturday, May 24 11:00 am Grades 4-8 Dig for buried treasures, create massive worlds and explore an endless universe with Minecraft. Space is limited. Pre-registration is necessary and begins May 10.

* - STEM Programs

Youth Programs

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Youth Services Summer Reading Program PAWS TO READ

Make plans now to join the Summer Reading Program! The Youth Services Program is called “Paws to Read” and will begin on June 2. The reading program includes incentives for reading as well as many programs and activities throughout the summer. Children who participate in our Summer Reading Program will keep their brains active and enter school in the fall ready to learn and succeed! We also continue to enhance our STEM programming. From Toddler Time and Musical Story Go-Round to Junior Artists, Let’s Go LEGOing, and Konnect with K’nex - we have something for every interest! Watch the newsletter for details or stop in Youth Services for more information.

Youth Services Online Resources

The South Holland Public Library offers many valuable online resources which are always available on our website 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. You can access our online resources FREE with a valid South Holland library card!

To access the Online Resources, go to www.southhollandlibrary.org and select ‘Research Databases for Youth’ from the menu on the left. Many of these resources offer educational games and activities which will keep your children learning all summer long! Check out the following valuable resources:

The African-American Experience Auto Repair Reference Center Consumer Reports.org Daily Life Through History EBSCO Host Online Databases Funk & Wagnalls Encyclopedia Gale Virtual Reference Library Grolier Online Kids Help Now! Homework Help from Brainfuse Heritage Quest

Learning Express Library Literary Reference Center Mango Languages NoveList K-8 Plus Scholastic Bookflix Student Research Center Tumble Book Library World Book Early World of Learning World Book Online For Kids World Book Online Info Finder World Book Enciclopedia Estudiantil Hallazgos

LEGO Bridge

Building!

Join the South Holland Public Library in celebrating future readers with 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten! Sign up your little ones to participate and choose from a HUGE selection of children’s titles here at the library. Keep track of your progress and win a prize for every 100 books you read to your child.

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Sun Mon Tue Wed

4 5 Job Search Workshop

11:00 am-1:00 pm (TL) Master Style Media 5:00-8:30 pm (N)

DHH 6:00-7:30 pm (GG) Cinco de Mayo Fiesta

4:00-5:00 pm (GG) Konnect with Knex 6:30-7:30 pm (SH)

6 Lil Deanya’s 10:30 am-1:30 pm (N)

Women's Support Group 12:00-1:30 pm (GG)

Toddler Time 10:30-11:00 am (SH) Microsoft Word Workshop

1:30-2:30 pm (TL) Microsoft Excel Workshop

3:30-4:30 pm (TL) Knitters 6:30-8:30 pm (BR)

Container Gardening 6:30-8:30 pm (N) Video Gaming 3:00-5:00 pm (N)

7 Beginning Computers

10:30 am-12:30 pm (TL) Teen Creative Club 3:00-4:00 pm (N)

Marjan 6:30-8:30 pm (N)

11 12 Job Search Workshop

11:00 am-1:00 pm (TL) Paws to Read 6:30-7:30 pm (SH)

Marjan 6:30-8:30 pm (GG)

13 Microsoft Word Workshop

1:30-2:30 pm (TL) Microsoft Excel Workshop

3:30-4:30 pm (TL) Knitters 6:30-8:30 pm (BR)

Video Gaming 3:00-5:00 pm (N)

14 Beginning Computers

10:30 am-12:30 pm (TL) Marjan 6:30-8:30 pm (N)

Community Policing 7:00-8:30 pm (GG)

18 19 Job Search Workshop

11:00 am-1:00 pm (TL) Postcard Club 6:30-8:30 pm (GG)

Library Board Meeting 7:00 pm (N)

20 Women's Support Group

12:00-1:30 pm (GG) Microsoft Word Workshop

1:30-2:30 pm (TL) Microsoft Excel Workshop

3:30-4:30 pm (TL) Arranging Flowers 7:00 pm (N)

Video Gaming 3:00-5:00 pm (N)

21 Beginning Computers

10:30 am-12:30 pm (TL) Teen Creative Club 3:00-4:00 pm (N)

Teen Advisory 4:00-5:00 pm (N)

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SUMMER READING

PROGRAMS BEGIN

JUNE 2!

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MEMORIAL DAY LIBRARY CLOSED

COME SEE US IN

SOUTH HOLLAND’S MEMORIAL DAY PARADE!

27 Microsoft Word Workshop

1:30-2:30 pm (TL) Microsoft Excel Workshop

3:30-4:30 pm (TL) Rain Barrels 6:30-7:30 pm (N) Solar Panels 7:30-8:30 pm (N)

Artist Gallery 6:00-8:00 pm (GG) Video Gaming 3:00-5:00 pm (N)

28 Beginning Computers

10:30 am-12:30 pm (TL) Davita 6:00-8:00 pm (GG)

LOCATIONS TL = Tech Link Lab GG = Grace Gowens Leaf Room N = North Meeting Room SH = Story Hour Room YS = Youth Services BR = Board Room

COLOR KEY TO PROGRAMS Adult Programs Children’s Programs Young Adult Programs All Ages Programs Resident Reservation

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Thu Fri Sat 1

AKCS Visit 12:30 pm (N) Travel Movie:

Uruguay and Paraguay 1:30 pm (N)

2 3 Master Style Media

10:00 am-1:00 pm (N) Computer Boot Camp for Kids

11:00 am-12:00 pm (YS) Butterfly Effect 1:00-4:30 pm (GG)

Free Comic Book Day 2:00-4:00 pm (N) Musical Story Go-Round

2:00-3:00 pm (SH) Skype 1:00-2:00 pm (TL)

8 Senior Spelling Bee 12:30 pm (N)

Microsoft Word Fundamentals 5:30-6:30 pm (TL)

Sigma Gamma Rho 6:00-8:30 pm (GG) Fantastic Flyers 6:30-7:30 pm (N)

Microsoft Excel Fundamentals 7:30-8:30 pm (TL)

9 Story Time @ Panera 9:30 am

Mac 101 3:00-4:00 pm (TL) Microsoft Word Grades 3-5

4:30-5:30 pm (YS) Video Gaming 3:00-5:00 pm (N)

10 AKA 10:00 am-1:00 pm (N)

Electronics Recycling 12:00-3:00 pm

(West Parking Lot)

15 United Health Care Medicare

Seminar 11:00 am-1:00 pm (GG) Let’s Go Lego-ing 4:00-5:00 pm (SH) Genealogy Club 6:00-8:00 pm (GG)

Microsoft Word Fundamentals 5:30-6:30 pm (TL)

Microsoft Excel Fundamentals 7:30-8:30 pm (TL)

16 Story Time @ Panera 9:30 am

Video Gaming 3:00-5:00 pm (N)

17 She’s All That 10:00 am -12:00 pm (GG)

Computer Boot Camp for Kids 11:00 am-12:00 pm (YS)

Kaplan ACT 10:00 am-3:00 pm (N) Book Discussion: Night Circus

2:00 pm (GG) Teen Writing Club 3:30-4:30 pm (N)

Skype 1:00-2:00 pm (TL)

22 Memorial Day Patriotic Music

with the Gilhooly’s 1:30 pm (N) Microsoft Word Fundamentals

5:30-6:30 pm (TL) Microsoft Excel Fundamentals

7:30-8:30 pm (TL)

23 RAILS Webinar Strategic Planning

10:00 am-1:00 pm (N) Mac 101 3:00-4:00 pm (TL) Microsoft Word Grades 3-5

4:30 5:30 pm (YS) Video Gaming 3:00-5:00 pm (N)

24 Feature Film:

Captain Phillips 2:00 pm (N)

Minecraft Mania 11:00 am-12:00 pm (YS)

29 Neighborhood Housing Services 10:00 am-3:00 pm (GG) and (N)

Microsoft Word Fundamentals 5:30-6:30 pm (TL)

Microsoft Excel Fundamentals 7:30-8:30 pm (TL)

30 Video Gaming 3:00-5:00 pm (N)

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Mom Knows Best 10:00 am -1:00 pm (N) Document Shredding

11:00 am-1:00 pm (West Parking Lot)

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Computer Classes

Adult Programs

MICROSOFT WORD WORKSHOP Tuesdays: May 6, 13, 20 and 27 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm Tech Link Lab Complete hands on exercises using Microsoft Word. *Pre-Requisite: Microsoft Word Fundamentals MICROSOFT EXCEL WORKSHOP Tuesdays: May 6, 13, 20 and 27 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm Tech Link Lab Complete hands on exercises using Microsoft Excel. *Pre-Requisite: Microsoft Excel Fundamentals BEGINNING COMPUTERS AND INTERNET Wednesdays: May 7, 14, 21 and 28 10:30 am - 12:30 pm Tech Link Lab Learn the basic components of the computer and internet. MICROSOFT WORD FUNDAMENTALS (New Students Only) Thursdays: May 8, 15, 22 and 29 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Tech Link Lab Learn the basics of creating and editing documents in Word.

MICROSOFT EXCEL FUNDAMENTALS (New Students Only) Thursdays: May 8, 15, 22 and 29 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm Tech Link Lab Learn the basic concepts of using Microsoft Excel. MAC 101 Fridays: May 9 and 23 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Mac Computers Learn to use the Macintosh Computers. BEGINNING WORD FOR GRADES 3 - 5 Fridays: May 9 and 23 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Youth Services Children will learn the basics of Microsoft Word. COMPUTER BOOT CAMP 4 KIDS (Ages 3 - 6) Saturdays: May 3 and 17 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Youth Services Children will do fun activities while learning to use a computer. SKYPE (All Ages) Saturdays: May 3 and 17 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Mac Computers Learn to use Skype to communicate with family and friends

Adult/Young Adult Summer Reading Program PAWS TO READ

“Paws to Read” is the theme for this year’s Summer Reading Program for Adults and Young Adults grades 6 and up at the South Holland Public Library. Registration starts June 2nd. Look for complete details in the June newsletter and get ready for a summer filled with great activities and prizes as you “Paws to read” this summer!

BOOK CLUB: NIGHT CIRCUS BY ERIN MORGENSTERN Saturday, May 17 2:00 pm Grace Gowens Leaf Room “The circus arrives without warning. No announcements precede it. It is simply there, when yesterday it was not. Within the black-and-white striped canvas tents is an utterly unique experience full of breathtaking amazements...” –Lit Lovers

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Young Adult Programs

FREE COMIC BOOK DAY Saturday, May 3 2:00 - 4:00 pm North Meeting Room All ages event! Come celebrate “Free Comic Book Day,” at the library. We will be showing, “With Great Power…The Stan Lee Story,” along with giving out free comic books courtesy of The Zone Comics located in Homewood, IL. Popcorn will be provided!

TEEN CREATIVE CLUB Wednesday, May 7 and 21 3:00 - 4:00 pm North Meeting Room Grades 6-12 This month we will be using duct tape to create anything and everything. From swords, purses, wallets and flowers; we can create whatever we want with just a little imagination!

WRITING CLUB MEMORIAL DAY WORKSHIP Saturday, May 17 3:30 - 4:30 pm North Meeting Room Grades 6-12 We will honor those who have served our country by writing poetry and sharing stories of family members who have served in the military. We encourage you to bring pictures of family members so that we may share them in our YA publication and library announcements.

TEEN ADVISORY BOARD Wednesday, May 21 4:00 - 5:00 pm North Meeting Room Grades 6-12 Come share your ideas for future teen events or give suggestions on how the library can better serve you. Let your voice be heard! VIDEO GAMING Tuesdays and Fridays 3:00 - 5:00 pm North Meeting Room Grades 6-12 Join the fun during our free play game times all month long. Play all the latest games on the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and Nintendo Wii U.

KAPLAN TESTING - ACT Saturday, May 17 11:00 am North Meeting Room Take a free Practice ACT Test, fully proctored by Kaplan Test Prep that will show you what to expect in a test-like environment. Space is limited so register today!

Adult Programs

JOB SEARCH WORKSHOP Mondays: May 5, 12 and 19 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Tech Link Lab Learn how to write a resume, find jobs online, complete online applications, and more.

TRACE YOUR ROOTS GENEALOGY CLUB Thursday, May 15 6:00 - 8:00 pm Grace Gowens Leaf Room Genealogy Club meets on the Third Thursday of every month.

MEMORIAL DAY MUSIC SHOW Thursday, May 22 1:30 pm North Meeting Room Come and enjoy a medley of patriotic songs performed by Pat and Kathleen Gilhooly. You are welcome to come by and just listen or feel free to sing-along with the Gilhoolys. Refreshments will be served!

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Library News

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

SOUTH HOLLAND MEMORIAL DAY PARADE Monday, May 26 11:00 am Along South Park Avenue Come see all the activities going on in South Holland, and watch for the Library’s entry in the parade! The Parade is followed by a Remembrance Ceremony at Veterans Park

SUMMER READING KICK-OFF CELEBRATION Saturday, June 7 11:00 am - 3:00 pm Join us as we kick off our Summer Reading Programs! Many fun activities are planned for the day. Details to come in our June newsletter.

SUPPORT OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY

5% of sales will be donated to South Holland Library as part of the “Support our Local Community” Program.

Just bring your receipts from Dunkin Donuts/Baskin Robbins at 460 E 162nd Street, South Holland to the South Holland Library.

You will get a coupon for a free donut for each receipt!

Movies at the Library TRAVEL MOVIE: URUGUAY AND PARAGUAY Thursday, May 1 1:30 pm North Meeting Room Refreshments will be served!

FEATURE FILM: CAPTAIN PHILLIPS Saturday, May 24 2:00 pm North Meeting Room