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ROSELLE LIBRARY BOOK DISCUSSIONS
Tuesday, September 20 • 6:30 p.m.
Celebrate the arrival of autumn and join us for a relaxing
evening at the Library...coloring! We’ll provide coloring
pages, pencils and markers, but feel free to bring you
own supplies. Light refreshments provided.
Mr. Lincoln
and Thanksgiving
Sunday, November 20 • 1:30 p.m.
Join us in welcoming Abraham Lincoln to the Library!
History buff Kevin Wood brings one of our nation’s most
cherished historical characters to life with his portrayal
of our 16th President. Mr. Lincoln will share the story of
how our national, annual observance of the Thanksgiving
holiday came to be established during his Presidency.
MODEL RAILROAD
SHOWCASE
Saturday, November 5 • 9:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Sunday, November 6 • 1:00-4:00 p.m.
TRAINS, TRAINS, TRAINS AT THE LIBRARY!
Enjoy an entire weekend of model railroading! Model
railroading enthusiasts display collections, running
layouts and railroad memorabilia at this family event.
The Showcase features an extensive running layout
operated by the Midwest Division of Train Collectors
Association, a “hands-on” layout for children operated by
the Northwest Trainmasters, a British Train Society layout,
exhibits and collections from the Illinois Railway Museum,
the Chicago & Northwestern Historical Society, the
Milwaukee Road Historical Association, as well as layouts
owned by local hobbyists. Representatives from Metra
will provide train safety tips and railroad crossing safety.
We’ll feature crafts for children and FUN for the
whole family!
• ADULT BOOK DISCUSSION •
A dult Serv ices
Departmen t
Tuesdays, 7:00-8:00 p.m. in the Conference Room
September 20: H is for Hawk by Helen Macdonald
October 18: The Coast of Chicago by Stuart Dybek
An On the Same Page event
November 15: Euphoria by Lily King
Copies of books are available a month before
meetings at the adult reference desk.
Call Marcia Bose at 630-529-1641 ext.*211
• MEN’S BOOK DISCUSSION •
Mondays, 7:00-8:00 p.m. in the Conference Room
September 19: Dead Wake: The Last Crossing of
the Lusitania by Erik Larson
October 17: The Coast of Chicago by Stuart Dybek
An On the Same Page event
November 21: Ben-Hur by Lew Wallace
Join the Men’s Book Discussion Goodreads group:
http://bit.l7y/1vpYV4E
• 20’s & 30’s BOOK DISCUSSION •
Last Thursday of the Month 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Meet at a local Roselle restaurant-TBA
Join fellow 20 & 30-Something’s once a month for good
food, good fun, and a great discussion about books that
YOU want to read! We meet outside the library at a
local restaurant, typically on the last Thursday of the
month.
Want more info? Contact Matt Wieck:
[email protected] or call: 630-529-1641 *220
September 29: The Water Knife by Paolo Bacigalupi
October 27: The Coast of Chicago
Stories by Stuart Dybek
An On the Same Page event
November 17: The Shootout Solution
by Michael R. Underwood
Roselle Public Library District
40 S. Park Street, Roselle, IL
(630) 529-1641 www.roselle.lib.il.us
FILING FOR SOCIAL SECURITY:
2016 Programs
Musical Sunday • Chopin
Sunday, October 2 • 1:30 p.m.
The story titled “Chopin in Winter”
inspires our piano performance by
Kimberly Davis. A nuanced and vibrant performer,
Kimberly is a Roselle native who holds a bachelor’s
degree in piano performance from the University of
Illinois and a master’s degree in piano performance
from Kent State University. Along with works by Chopin,
she will perform other selections by classical masters.
No registration required.
Chi-Town Movie Marathon
Flexibility & Choices
for Retirement
Monday, September 26 • 7:00 p.m.
Will you be filing for social security within the next
5 years? Learn how to optimize your social security
benefits for retirement with financial advisor
Mike Heatwole. Workbooks will be provided
for each attendee.
How to Stay Healthy This Winter
Tuesday, November 1 • 7:00 p.m.
A registered pharmacist will provide
information about various immunizations
and over-the-counter medications that may
help you and your family stay healthy this winter.
Saturday, October 8 • 9:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Enjoy light refreshments while landmark comedies and
dramas set in Chicago are screened all day long in the
library atrium. No registration required.
Highlights of the Art Institute
Thursday, October 20 • 7:00 p.m.
Playing a prominent role in the story “Nighthawks,”
the Art Institute of Chicago proudly displays collections
representing the history of civilization. Art historian Jeff
Mishur of Art Excursions explores collection highlights
from the nineteenth and twentieth centuries including
works by artists such as Monet, Seurat, Picasso, Hopper,
and others. Register at roselle.lib.il.us
or call 630-529-1641.
An Evening with Stuart Dybek
Monday, October 10 • 7:00 p.m.
We welcome award-winning author,
poet, and educator Stuart Dybek to
Roselle Public Library for a reading from
The Coast of Chicago. The audience will
have an opportunity to ask questions.
Register at roselle.lib.il.us
or call 630-529-1641.
ALL MUSICAL SUNDAY PERFORMANCES ARE
HELD IN THE MAIN ATRIUM AREA OF THE LIBRARY
FROM 1:30-3:00 P.M.
Kraig Kenning • September 18
Kraig Kenning is a singer/songwriter and
National Slide Guitar Champion who will be performing
styles including contemporary folk, blues, roots rock,
American Fingerstyle, and more!
Cable ME This : Crochet Cable
Thursdays: September 15 & 22 • 7:00 p.m.
Learn an easy way to crochet cables using Front Post/
Back Post stitches. Learn traditional cables, mini cables,
and even braided cables. Please bring one skein solid
color of Red Heart yarn or any worsted weight yarn,
also a crochet hook size H or I. Participants must have
some knowledge of single, half double, or double
crochet stitches. Come experience something new
while socializing with others. Class size is limited.
Knitting Circle
at the Library
The Knitting Circle meets in the
Library’s conference room every other
Saturday afternoon at 1:30 p.m.
Knitters and crocheters are invited to bring
their own projects, or work on several community
service projects. New members are welcome.
The Knitting Circle is accepting donations
of yarn for their collaborative projects.
Washable, worsted weight yarn is preferred.
Bring your extra yarn to the Circulation Desk
and indicate that it is for
the Knitting Circle.
Thank You !
Kimberly Davis • October 2
Chopin and Friends: The Piano in the Romantic Era
Professional pianist Kimberly Davis will perform a program
featuring some of the most beautiful works by Frederic Chopin
as well as other great composers from his time period.
Learn about the lives and music of the composers.
Discover the importance of 19th century salons and
their contribution to the careers of many great artists.
Ken Rothacker & Debra Stombres • November 13
Ken Rothacker and Debra Stombres will take you
through history with fresh, new arrangements of familiar
and enchanting melodies that you are sure to recognize.
There will be something for everyone at this concert of
flute and guitar music from the 17th century to the 70s
as they play a wide variety of music.
Monday, September 19
7:00 p.m.
Insurance expert David Wylly will
provide an overview of Medicare and
how it works, as well as the important
decisions that need to be made during the
enrollment period. Learn what Medicare covers and
about options for additional coverage. Medicare
Supplements, Part D Drug Prescription coverage,
and Advantage Plans, will also be discussed.