Mar/Apr - Morton Grove Public Library

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National Library Week is April 18 – 25
The 2010 theme is: Communities Thrive @ Your Library
Spring Blast
Spring 2010 Amateur
Photo Contest: Morton
Grove People and Places
Calling all amateur photographers –
of all ages! Enter the Library’s spring
photo contest and you may win one
of three grand prizes! Winning photos will be displayed in the Baxter
Room, on the Library’s website, and
printed in Library publications.
Entries for the Spring 2010 Contest
must be received by Friday, April 2,
at 6 pm, CST. Winners will be
announced at the Sounds of Spring
Concert to be held at the Library on
Sunday, April 18, at 2 pm (Winners
need not be present to win).
All photos must be in color and
taken in Morton Grove within the
last three years (2007-2010) by a
non-professional/amateur photographer. The photo subject must be
relevant to one of the following
contest categories:
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People: portraits, sports
Landscape and architecture
Animals: wildlife, pets
Elements of design: abstract/details
Entries may be color prints or digital
images. Black and white images are
not eligible. Guidelines for submitting prints and digital images are
listed in the Official Rules posted in
the Library and at www.webrary.org/
inside/photorules.pdf. Questions?
Call the Reference Services Desk at
847-929-5101.
A series of classes related to photography will also be offered; see details
on pages 9, 10, and 11.
• What’s New in Digital Cameras
• Technical Aspects of Photojournalism
• Hands-on Flickr
• Photography in Focus: Framing,
Composition and Other Techniques
for Better Photographs
Families and friends of all ages are
invited to the Morton Grove Public
Library’s 3rd Annual Spring Blast
indoor/outdoor free festival on
Saturday, April 24, from 10:00 to
2:30. This is a celebration of the
Morton Grove Public Library and its
community. Games, music and activities for children, teens and adults
will be provided. Activities and/or
attractions are highlighted below:
Friends Bake Sale
Friends Book Sale
Children’s Games /
Prizes
Crafts for Kids
and Adults
Face Painting /
Tattoos
Village on the
Green Miniature
Golf Course
Bouncy House
Crazy Caterpillar
Wind Tunnel
Music
Fire Truck /
Ambulance
Mike Davis –
Science Guy
Balloon Artist
Irish Dancer
Vodohray Dance
Ensemble
Bingo
Chicago Prius
Group; Hybrid
Cars
Guitar Hero /
Rock Band
Wii Games
Food & beverages
will be sold
The festival will not be cancelled, so
come rain or shine!
R E G I S T E R F O R L I B R A R Y P R O G R A M S AT: c a l e n d a r. w e b r a r y. o r g
Ben Schapiro: From the
Director’s Desk
Over the years, my
conversations with
patrons have regularly
elicited several themes
about the library
building. Most say the
building offers a
welcoming feeling of warmth that
is unique for area libraries. It is built
on a human scale and the south
exposure can fill the main floor
with a delightful natural light—
great for reading and the occasional nap. At the same time, while
some of the details, like our brass
chandeliers, have a distinct charm,
others, like the many narrow stairways, can hamper access to collections for many patrons.
The public forum we hosted in
January brought forth many more
reactions, opinions and suggestions
about our building. We were
pleased at the turnout by both
residents and Village officials who
came to share their thinking on the
current building and how it fits the
needs of Morton Grove. Moderated
by Library Building consultant
George Lawson, the forum highlighted a number of facts and views
about the Library.
Since 2000, use of the building has
increased dramatically. Adult program attendance has gone up
95.8%. Youth Services program
attendance has gone up 245.3%.
In 2009, 34,244 people attended
library programs compared to
12,648 in 2000. The number of inlibrary Internet users has gone up
289.8% (from 6,281 in 2000 to
24,485 in 2009) and total circulation
has gone up 44.2% in the same
time frame. Clearly, the current
building is heavily used.
Here is a sampling of the many
thoughtful comments and suggestions we received during this very
productive meeting:
Positive reactions:
• The Library is a tremendous
cultural asset for the community
with its programs and collections.
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• It provides a wide range of
wonderful programs. More space
is needed for these programs and
for the meetings of community
groups.
• The staff has a great service attitude that the community appreciates (this comment met with
general audience assent/applause).
• People like the auditorium space,
the stepped seating, the stage.
Concerns:
• Collection shelving is very limited.
• Parking is very limited.
• Sound is an issue in the main part
of the library. It is very distracting.
• Access: Patrons should be able to
both enter and exit from both sets
of doors.
• ADA access is needed to allow all
patrons access to the collections
on the mezzanine.
Suggestions/Ideas/Thoughts:
• A drop-in arts and crafts program
for children would be wonderful.
• The nonfiction collections should
be more prominently featured in
the building layout and in special
displays.
• Let’s do more for teens to capture
their interest.
• Be creative in re-organizing the
building layout to attract residents
who don’t currently use the library.
• Be careful considering the
economy and project costs when
thinking about a building project.
Some residents are very concerned
about the cost of potential new
building.
• Don’t be shortsighted about the
economy. We want a library that
will draw people to Morton Grove.
• The library is a magnet, a destination. If we won’t invest in ourselves, who will?
• Morton Grove needs something
special, an attraction.
• Would a branch library make
sense for Morton Grove?
• The challenge is putting “modern”
and “charming” together in the
same sentence. (People like the
charm of the existing building but
also want a modern library facility).
• Does the “charm” get in the way
of maximum service?
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Library Exhibits
March is Women’s History Month.
Celebrate Morton Grove Women
in History: See the exhibit in the
Baxter Room by the Morton
Grove Historical Museum.
Be sure to see the timeline display
of cameras and photos in the
Lincoln Ave. entry display case
through March.
In April: See winning photos in
MGPL's Photography Contest on
display in the Baxter Room.
Village on
the Green
Looking for
some fun this
winter? Play
the Morton Grove Public
Library’s Village on the
Green miniature golf course! Golf
holes will be featured during the
months of February and March at
the following participating businesses and organizations throughout
Morton Grove:
Dominick’s
Friends of the Morton Grove Public
Library
Kappy’s Restaurant
Inland Bank
Lin-Mar Motors
Maier’s Bakery
Minute Man Press
Morton Grove Baseball and Softball
Association
Morton Grove Fire Department
Morton Grove Historical Museum
Morton Grove Park District
Morton Grove Police Department
Morton Grove Public Library
Toll Brothers
The map of the golf course and how
to play are available on the Library’s
web site, www.webrary.org.
On Saturday, April 24th, from 10 to
2:30 you can play the entire golf
course at the Morton Grove Public
Library’s 3rd Annual Spring Blast!
The U.S. Census: How
People Are Counted
Tues., Mar. 9, 11:30 am
The federal government distributes
more than $400 billion annually to
state, local and tribal governments
based on census data. The 2010
Census form includes ten questions
and takes about ten minutes to complete. In March, every U.S. household
should receive a census form either
by mail or in person from a census
worker. By participating in the census, you can help create a better
future for yourself and for those
important to you. A representative
of the U.S. Census Bureau will discuss
the census-taking process and
answer questions about the forms at
Movies, Munchies and More, on
March 9, at 11:30.
What’s New in Digital
Cameras
Wed., Mar. 3, 7 – 8:30 pm
Sean West, from Abt Electronics, will
show you the latest digital cameras
and will discuss how to use them and
how to evaluate the different features so that you can choose the best
camera for your needs. Reg. req.
Meet Our New Readers
Services Librarian
Whether you come to the Reference
Services desk in person or talk to a
librarian on the phone
or online, you might
have thought that it
would be helpful to
know more about the
team of librarians
assisting you. Or perKatie Nolan
haps you just want to
put a face with a name for the
librarian who assisted you in your
research. We can help you with
that! Starting with this issue, we will
introduce the Morton Grove Public
Library’s Reference Librarians to you
and give you a brief overview of
each librarian’s areas of expertise.
I’d like to introduce the Library’s
new Readers Services librarian, Katie
Nolan. Ms. Nolan is not new to the
Library; she has been a part of the
reference team since June of 2009
Census Questionnaire
Assistance Center
The Morton Grove Public Library
will be serving as a Census
Questionnaire Assistance Center
from March 19 – April 19. Some
individuals or groups have unique
living situations and the Census
Bureau can help define residence
rules. Ask questions and get
in-person assistance completing
your census form. Call the
Reference Services Desk at 847929-5101 for Census Center hours.
Workforce Investment Act
Orientation
Fri., Mar. 5, 9:30 – 11:30 am
Fri. Apr. 2, 9:30 – 11:30 am
The Workforce Investment Act (WIA)
of 1998 provides the framework for
a unique national workforce preparation and employment system
designed to meet the needs of both
job seekers and those who want to
further their careers. The most
important aspect of the Act is its
focus on meeting the needs of businesses for skilled workers and the
training, education and employment
and only recently changed roles and
titles.
But what does a Readers Services
(RS) Librarian do? Aside from helping answer patron questions and
concerns at the Reference Services
desk, an RS librarian is steeped in
all things fiction and literary. She
orders fiction and audiobooks, oversees book discussion groups, creates
book lists and is always happy to
provide reading recommendations
for patrons.
As a library, we want you to find
something to read that is interesting, fun, and/or useful and we take
that mission very seriously. To that
end, we have set up several services
to help you find what you need.
Want to know what is new and hot
in any number of different genres?
Try our print/e-mail book recommendation service, Matchbook.
Tired of long silent commutes in the
car? Skim through our growing col-
needs of individuals. Learn about
what services are available and what
assistance you qualify for while
searching for a job. To register, go
to www.worknetncc.com or call
847-864-3530.
Finding the Right College
for You
How to Find the Best Academic,
Financial, and Social Fit
Thurs., Mar. 11, 7 pm
Lacy Wood, Illinois Student Assistance
Corps, will help you achieve your
post-secondary education goals at a
college suited to you and will help
make sure you can pay for it.
Irv Kupcinet: Big City
Columnist of 1,000 Words
in 9 Paragraphs, 6 Days a
Week, and Never on
Saturday
Tues., Mar. 16, 11:30 am
Irv Kupcinet, aka Kup, was a columnist and talk show host who was
thoroughly attuned to the pulse of
Chicago, be it the national and local
entertainment scene, politics, or
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lection of audiobooks on CD and on
pre-loaded MP3 players called Playaways. Love the internet and taking
media on the go? Download audiobooks or electronic books to your
MP3 player or to your computer at
MyMediaMall! Passionate about
books and want to share your opinion? Join one of our book discussion
groups! We read both fiction and
non-fiction titles and are always
open to new members and ideas.
For more information, feel free to
visit our website, www.webrary.org,
give us a call at 847-929-5101 or
stop by the Reference Services Desk.
No questions? Stop by the desk anyway and say hello to Katie and the
other librarians!
www.webrary.org/rs
Natalya Fishman, Head of
Reference Services, with
contributions from Katie Nolan,
Reference/Readers Services
Librarian
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Calling All Creative Youth
Artists and Writers!
2010 Summer Reading Program
T-Shirt Contest Theme: Find
Treasure @ Your Library
Deadline for entries: April 12
Open to Gr. K – 5
Pick up an entry form and more
information in the Youth Services
Department or on our website at
www.webrary.org. The winner will
be announced at the Sounds of
Spring Concert by the Ridgeville
Community Band, Sun., April 18, 2 pm.
Treasure in the Library
Creative Writing Contest
On July 17, Child’s Play Theatre will
be putting on a fun show at the
Morton Grove Public Library and
your story could be in it. Children in
grades 1-6 are invited to write a story,
play, song, poem or even a comic
and submit it to the Youth Services
Desk by 5 pm, May 2. The story
should be about an adventure or a
discovery, and it can be real or from
your imagination. Don’t delay! Start
writing now and you may see your
play performed at the Library in July.
Arrrrgh, Pirates!
Tues., Mar. 2, 6 pm
Ahoy matey! Watch Peter Pan in
Return to Never Land and stay to make
a pirate hat and flag. For ages 3 and
up. Supplies are limited. (Movie: 73
minutes) Both events will take place
in the downstairs Activity Room.
GRAND PRIZE DRAWING
Read to Succeed and
Go Bananas Winter
Reading Program
Fri., Mar. 12, 4 pm
Did you participate
in Youth Service’s
Winter Reading
Program? Join us
before our Kidz
Flicks showing of Where the Wild
Things Are to see if you are one
of ten lucky
winners.
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Cinderella Celebration
Tues., Mar. 9, 6 pm
Celebrate the 60-year anniversary of
Disney’s Cinderella at the Library!
First watch the movie and then children ages 3 and up can make a
princess craft. Movie will be shown
in the Baxter Room followed by the
craft in the downstairs Activity
Room. Supplies are limited. (Movie:
76 minutes)
Measner Magic
Sat., Mar. 13, 2 pm
Join professional magician John
Measner for his magnificent magic
show featuring live
animals,
music,
comedy,
and mesmerizing
illusions.
Volunteers
may be
asked to
go on
stage and
help with
the magic. Don’t miss this amazing
show!
Smarty Pants Presents:
The Mousetrap Machine
Sat., Mar. 20, 2 pm
There’s a mouse on the loose at the
Library! Award-winning balloon
artist Smarty Pants is going to help
catch the mouse with his entertaining and educational science show
that demonstrates how simple
machines work. These machines will
not be made out of wood, plastic
or steel; they will all be made out
of giant balloons! Throughout
the show, audience volunteers will
help construct the world’s biggest
mousetrap ever.
Mother/Daughter Book
Discussion Group
Wed., Mar. 3, 7 – 8 pm
Nikki and Deja by Karen English
Wed., Apr. 7, 7 – 8 pm
Socks by Beverly Cleary
Honors Performing Arts
Showcase
Sun., Mar. 14, 2 pm
This program honors the area’s “best
of the best” students of the performing arts. Each student who performs
in this showcase has demonstrated a
special aptitude and level of artistry
with their musical instrument, voice,
or performance skills. These young
artists will inspire you with their
music, hard work and dedication.
Spring Break Video
Game Fun! All Ages
Sat., Mar, 27, 11 am – 1 pm
Play video games at the Library!
For ages 6 and up. Children under
eight must be accompanied by an
adult or caregiver. Pizza will be
served at noon. Join us for video
game fun, including Rock Band
and Wii Games!
Bring your mother (or aunt, grandmother, neighbor, older sister,
teacher) with you for a discussion of
these books. Register to be part of
the group and pick up your own free
copy of the book at the Youth
Services Desk. (Limit: 10 books) Share
it with your “mom” and then bring
it with you to the Library and enjoy
some fun activities and a lively discussion of the story and characters.
Refreshments will be served. For 3rd
and 4th grade girls. Register online
at: calendar.webrary.org, at YS Desk
or call 847-929-5102.
Kids in the Kitchen:
Grades 3 – 6
Northlight Theatre
Academy Presents
Thurs., 3/18, 5 – 6:30 pm: Registration begins 3/1/10 at 9:30 am
Tues., 4/13, 5 – 6:30 pm: Registration begins 4/1/10 at 9:30 am
Mon., April 26
The Nightmares of Normal, 6 pm
Air Guitar High, 7:30 pm
Menus to be announced. Limit: 10.
Please list any food allergies at time
of registration.
Ha! Fooled You!
Thurs., April 1, 5:30 – 6:30 pm
Join us on April Fools
Day to make some fake
vomit and warts to fool
your friends and family!
Limit of 12. Ages 8 and
up. Registration will
begin 3/1/10, at 9:30 am.
A Storybook Extravaganza
Featuring Our
Community “Stars”
Thurs., April 15, 6:30 pm
Spend the evening at
the Library with our
community’s stars!
Enjoy delicious treats
and listen to stories
read by the people who make our
community so wonderful during this
special event celebrating National
Library Week’s theme of “Communities
Thrive @ Your Library.” Meet the people who make Morton Grove great
and hear some amazing stories read
by community leaders from schools,
government, and law enforcement.
Family Wii Bowling
Tournament
Thurs., April 22, 6 – 8 pm
You’ll be
bowled
over by the
fun you’ll
have at our
Family Wii
Bowling
Tournament. Register with your team
of two or four, or we’ll place you on
a team. Prizes for picked-up splits,
“turkeys,” etc., and the best team
overall. Between games, practice
your karaoke skills in the Activity
Room. Register online, call or stop by
the Youth Services Desk.
Join the renowned Northlight
Theatre Academy for two of their
fabulous productions put on by their
talented student performers ages 1018. The plays will be: The Nightmares
of Normal about a family moving to
a new town and the children’s fears
and dreams, and Air Guitar High
about a group of small town teens
trying to win the Air Guitar
Championship.
Kids Flicks
Where the Wild Things Are
(2009, PG, 101 min.)
Fri., Mar. 12, 4 pm
The Princess and the Frog
(2009, G, 98 min.)
Fri., Apr. 9, 4 pm
Registration Classes
Stories & Stuff
Spring Session – 3/16 – 5/6/10
Register online at: calendar.
webrary.org, at YS Desk, or call
847-929-5102.
Grade K, 1, & 2, Tuesdays, 6:30 pm
Class limit – 12
Moovin’ and Groovin’ for ages
2–4
Library Playtime
Sat. March 6 and April 3, 10 am
Do you have a toddler who likes to
dance? Come join the YS staff in
this fun, physical activity class that
includes music, dancing, marching,
musical instruments, parachute
games and creative movement.
Class size 12.
2-Year-Olds & Parents or Caregivers
Thursdays, 10:30 am
Class limit – 12 children, 12 parents
Preschool Storytime
Ages 3 – Kindergarten
Wednesdays, 10:30 am OR 1 pm
Class limit – 30
Drop-In Classes
Monday Morning Playgroup
project or learn a new one. Ages 6
and up.
Listen Up!
10:30 – 11:30 am
Tots of all ages and their parents or
caregivers can gather at the Youth
Services Library to meet new
friends, play and have lots of fun in
our activity room.
TUESDAYS, 10 am
Drop-in storytime for preschool
children and their caregivers.
Children hear stories and songs,
interact in a group and do a craft.
Drama Club
Wee Read Lapsit Program
First FRIDAYS
Fri., Mar. 5 and Apr. 2, 4 – 5 pm
Ages 6-12. Learn to love acting and
meet new friends with fun-filled
activities.
Creative Writing Club
Third FRIDAYS
Fri., Mar. 19 and Apr. 16, 4 – 5 pm
Calling all Young Authors
At this drop-in Club, you will
explore the world of writing and
imagination, discover different
styles of writing and learn how to
think of writing in a creative way.
Ages 8 and up.
Knitting Club
MONDAYS, 4 – 5 pm
No registration required. Bring a
For ages 0 – 24 months. Hear songs
and stories and enjoy playtime FRIDAYS at 11 am. Also offered on the
third SATURDAY, Mar. 27, 10 am.
NOTE: No class in April because of
Spring Blast.
Family Chess
First TUESDAYS
March 2 and April 6; 4 – 5:30 pm
Beginners and experienced players
of ALL ages are welcome.
Crafty Saturday
Second SATURDAYS
Mar. 13 and April 10, 10 am – 4 pm
while supplies last.
Drop in to the YS Dept. to make a
seasonal craft.
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MARCH 2010 CALENDAR
Every Monday, 10:30-11:30 am: Monday Morning Playgroup, all ages
Every Monday, 4 pm: Youth Services Knitting Club
Every Tuesday, 10 am: Listen Up! Drop-in story time for pre-schoolers
Every Tuesday, 11:30 am: Movies, Munchies & More! For adults
Every Tuesday, 6:30 pm: Stories & Stuff – for children in GK, 1, & 2
Every Wednesday, 10:30 am and 1:00 pm: Preschool Storytime
Every Thursday, 10:30 am: Playtime for Two-year-olds
Every Friday, 11 am: Wee Read Lapsit for infants from 0 – 24 mo.
Date & Time
2 Tu. 11:30 am
2 Tu. 12:40 pm
2 Tu. 4-5:30 pm
2 Tu. 6 pm
3 We. 10 am
3 We. 6 pm
3 We. 7 pm
Free Programs
Film: Secret World of Wellness: Ancient China
Film: Sick Around the World
Chess Club
Arrrrgh, Pirates!
Beginning Mouse Workshop: reg. req.
Teen Library Council
Mother Daughter Book Club (Grades 3 & 4): Nikki
and Deja: reg. req.
3 We. 7 pm
What’s New in Digital Cameras: reg. req.
4 Th. 10 am
Setting up an E-mail Account – Gmail (Google Email): reg. req.
5 Fr. 9:30-11:30 Workforce Investment Act Orientation: reg. req.,
go to http://www.worknetncc.com
5 Fr. 4 pm
Drama Club (Ages 6-12)
6 Sa. 10 am
Moovin’ and Groovin’ (Toddlers): reg. req.
6 Sa. 2 pm
Film: Coco Before Chanel
8 Mo. 2 pm
Getting Started on the Web: reg. req.
8 Mo. 7 pm
Teen Tech Workshop: Procrastinator’s Toolkit:
reg. req.
9 Tu. 11:30 am All About the U.S. Census
9 Tu. 6 pm
Cinderella Celebration
10 We. 7 pm
Web Wednesday: Movie Information Online:
reg. req.
11 Th. 4-6 pm
Teen Homework Help
11 Th. 7 pm
Finding the Right College
11 Th. 7 pm
Library Board Meeting
12 Fr. 10 am
Create Your Own Blog: reg. req.
12 Fr. 2 pm
Introduction to Microsoft Word 2007: Hands on:
reg. req.
12 Fr. 4 pm
Kids Flicks: Where the Wild Things Are
13 Sa. 10 am
Tech Savvy Saturday: Photojournalism: reg. req.
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Sa. 10 am
Sa. 1 pm
Sa. 2 pm
Su. 2 pm
Mo. 2 pm
Tu. 10 am
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Tu. 11:30 am
Tu. 7 pm
We. 10 am
Th. 10 am
Th. 2 pm
Th. 2&7 pm
Th. 5 pm
Fr. 2 pm
Fr. 5 pm
Sa. 10 am
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Sa. 2 pm
Su. 2 pm
Tu. 10 am
Tu.11:30 am
Tu. 6 pm
Tu. 7 pm
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We. 2-4 pm
We. 5:30 pm
Th. 9:30-4:30
Th. 10 am
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Su. 2 pm
Mo. 2 pm
Tu. 11:30 am
Tu. 7 pm
We. 7 pm
10 am
10 am
11-1 pm
2-4 pm
Crafty Saturday
DIY Crafts: Origami: reg. req.
Measner Magic
Honors Performing Arts Showcase
Web the Next Step: Searching: reg. req.
You Can’t Google This: reg. req.; reg. opens
3/2/10, 9 am
Irv Kupcinet
Introduction to PowerPoint 2007: reg. req.
E-mail Clinic: reg. req.
All Booked Up book discussion: Rebecca
Sharing Photos Online with Flickr: reg. req.
Feature Film: The Informant!
Kids in the Kitchen (Grades 3-6): reg. req.
Do More with Word 2007: reg. req.
Creative Writing Club (Ages 8 and up)
Photography in Focus: Framing, Composition and
other Techniques for Better Photographs: reg. req.
The Great Mousetrap Machine Show
In Full Swing Concert
You Can’t Google This Either: reg. req.
Film: Valkyrie
Gettin’ Saucy Teen Cooking Class: reg. req.
Thinking Out Loud book discussion: The Liar’s
Club
Scrabble and Chess for Adults
Teen Drawing/Writing Club
Employment Power Workshop: reg. req.
What is Excel and What Do I Do with It? An
Introduction: reg. req.
Saturday Wee Read (Birth to 24 months)
Get Hooked: Counted Cross Stitch part 3: reg. req.
Spring Break Video Games
Family Emergency Preparedness – Before, During
and After Severe Weather
Critics Choice Cinema
Making Google Personal: reg. req.
Film: Einstein (2009, NR, 94 min.)
Do More with PowerPoint 2007: reg. req.
Setting up and Using LinkedIn: reg. req.
All computer classes require registration; registration begins two weeks prior to the event.
MARCH 2010 MOVIES
Secret World of Wellness: Ancient China
(2007, NR, 62 min.)
Tue., Mar. 2, 11:30 am
Documentary.
Sick Around the World (2008, NR, 56 min.)
Tue., Mar. 2, 12:40 pm
Documentary.
Coco Before Chanel (French with English
subtitles, 2009, PG-13, 110 min.)
Sat., Mar. 6, 2 pm
Drama, Biography. Cast: Audrey Tautou,
Emmanuelle Devos, Alessandro Nivola
Kids Flicks: Where the Wild Things Are
(2009, PG, 101 min.)
Fri., Mar. 12, 4 pm
Adventure, Fantasy.
Feature Film: The Informant!
(2009, R, 108 min.)
Thur., Mar. 18, 2 & 7 pm
Drama, Crime. Cast: Matt Damon, Scott
Bakula, Melanie Lynskey
Valkyrie (2009, PG-13, 120 min.)
Tues., Mar. 23, 11:30 am
Drama, War. Cast: Tom Cruise, Kenneth
Branagh, Bill Nighy.
Einstein (2009, NR, 94 min.)
Tues., Mar. 30, 11:30 am
Documentary, Biography. Ted Marcoux
narrates.
The illiterate of the 21st century
will not be those who cannot
read and write, but those
who cannot learn, unlearn,
and relearn.
Alvin Toffler
For details about these films, call the Reference Services Desk at 847-929-5101, go to calendar.webrary.org, or pick up a flyer at the Library.
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APRIL 2010 CALENDAR
Date & Time
1 Th. 10 am
1 Th. 5:30 pm
1 Th. 6:30 pm
2 Fr. 9:30-11:30
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Fr. 10 am
Fr. 2 pm
Fr. 4 pm
Sa. 10 am
Su.
Mo.
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Tu. 4-5:30 pm
Tu. 7 pm
We. 6 pm
We. 7 pm
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Th. 7 pm
Th. 7 pm
Fr. 2 pm
Fr. 4 pm
Sa. 10 am
Sa. 10-4 pm
Sa. 2 pm
Su. 2 pm
Mo. 10 am
Mo. 7 pm
Tu. 11:30 am
Tu. 5 pm
We. 3 pm
We. 5:30 pm
7 pm
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Free Programs
Do More with Excel 2007: reg. req.
Ha! Fooled You! (Ages 8 and up): reg. req.
Film: New Moon
Workforce Investment Act Orientation: reg. req.,
go to: www.worknetncc.com
Beginning Mouse Workshop: reg. req.
Getting Started on the Web: reg. req.
Drama Club (Ages 6-12)
Moovin’ and Groovin’ (Toddlers): reg. req.
CLOSED in observance of Easter Sunday
You Can’t Google This: reg. req.
Film: Ascent of Money, Part 1
Chess Club
Mail Merge: reg. req.
Teen Library Council
Mother Daughter Book Club (Grades 3&4): Socks:
reg. req.
Employment Power Workshop: reg. req.
Library Board Meeting
Facebook for Parents, reg. req.
Web the Next Step: Searching: reg. req.
Kids Flicks: The Princess and the Frog
Tech Savvy Saturday: Twitter: reg. req.
Crafy Saturday
Film: Bright Star
Film: Inglourious Basterds
You Can’t Google This Either: reg. req.
Teen Tech Workshop: Résumés: reg. req.
Film: Ascent of Money, Part 2
Kids in the Kitchen (Grades 3-6): reg. req.
Tutor.com Résumé Workshop, reg. req.
Teen Drawing/Writing Club
Web Wednesday: Online Car/Truck Buying and
Repair Information: reg. req.
All Booked Up book discussion: Away
15 Th. 2&7 pm
15 Th. 7 pm
16 Fr. 2 pm
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Feature Film: Precious
Getting Started on Facebook: reg. req.
What is Excel and What Do I Do with It? An
Introduction: reg. req.
Fr. 4 pm
Creative Writing Club (Ages 8 and up)
Sa. 10 am
Coffee Seminar
Sa. 10 am
Computer Practice Lab: reg. req.
Sa. 1 pm
DIY Crafts: Card Making: reg. req.
Sa. 2 pm
Training to Be Top Dog: Guiding Your Pet to
Good Behavior: reg. req.
Su. 2 pm
Sounds of Spring: A Concert
Mo. 2 pm
Financial Fitness Checkup: reg. req.
Mo. 2 pm
Introduction to PowerPoint 2007: reg. req.
Tu. 11:30 am Your Flight Has Been Delayed
Tu. 6 pm
Gettin’ Saucy Teen Cooking Class: reg. req.
Tu. 7 pm
How to Navigate the College Financial Aid
Process: reg. req.
We. 10 am
Setting Up an E-mail Account – Gmail (Google Email): reg. req.
We. 6 pm
Melzer Poetry Slam
Th. 6 pm
Family Wii Bowling Tournament: reg. req.
Th. 7 pm
Introduction to Microsoft Word 2007: Hands On:
reg. req.
Fr. 2 pm
Preparing Your Estate Plan: reg. req.
Fr. 2 pm
Do More with Excel 2007: reg. req.
Sa. 10-2:30 pm Spring Blast
Su. 2 pm
Critics Choice Cinema
Mo. 2 pm
Do More with PowerPoint 2007: reg. req.
Mo. 6 pm
Northlight Theatre Academy Presents: The
Nightmares of Normal and Air Guitar High
Tu. 11:30 am Film: Walt Whitman
Tu. 7 pm
Thinking Out Loud book discussion: Maus 1: A
Survivor’s Tale
We. 2 pm
Scrabble and Chess for Adults
We. 7 pm
Hands-on Flickr: reg. req.
Th. 7 pm
Do More with Word 2007: reg. req.
All computer classes require registration; registration begins two weeks prior to the event.
APRIL 2010 MOVIES
New Moon (2009, PG-13, 130 min.)
Thurs., April 1, 6:30 pm
Drama, Fantasy. Cast: Kristen Stewart,
Taylor Lautner, Robert Pattinson, Billy
Burke.
Critics Choice Cinema
See first-run, award-winning
independent and foreign
films from film festivals such
as those held in Venice,
Berlin, Toronto and more! Every month,
you can see films that have won awards
at Cannes, Sundance, and Tribeca
film festivals. For details about each
film, see flyers posted in the Library,
check online at calendar.webrary.org,
or call the Reference Services Desk
at 847-929-5101.
Sun., March 28, 2 pm
Sun., April 25, 2 pm
Ascent of Money, Part 1
(2009, NR, 120 min. each part)
Part 1: Tues., Apr. 6, 11:30 am: Bullion to
Bubbles and Bonds of War
Part 2: Tues., Apr. 13, 11:30 am: Risky
Business and Planet Finance
Documentary.
Kids Flicks: The Princess and the Frog
(2009, G, 98 min.)
Fri., April 9, 4 pm
Fantasy.
Bright Star (2009, PG, 119 min.)
Sat., April 10, 2 pm
Biography, Romance. Cast: Paul
Schneider, Ben Wishnaw, Abbie Cornish
Inglourious Basterds (2009, R, 153 min.)
Sun., April 11, 2 pm
Drama, War. Cast: Brad Pitt, Eli Roth,
Christoph Waltz.
Feature Film: Precious (2009, R, 109 min.)
Thur., April 15, 2 & 7 pm
Drama. Cast: Mo’nique, Gabourey Sidibe,
Mariah Carey.
Walt Whitman (2008, NR, 120 min.)
Tues., April 27, 11:30 am
Documentary, Biography.
The road to knowledge begins
with the turn of the page.
Anonymous
For details about these films, call the Reference Services Desk at 847-929-5101, go to calendar.webrary.org, or pick up a flyer at the Library.
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Teen Zone
Registration for designated classes
begins two weeks before the class
date. Call 847-929-5101, stop by
the Reference Services Desk, or go
to calendar.webrary.org.
Video Gaming
Sat., Mar. 27, 1 pm
Spring Break Video Game Fun! Join
us for video game fun, including
Rock Band and Wii Games! Pizza
will be served at noon.
Teen Library Council (TLC)
Wed., Mar. 3, 6 pm
Wed., Apr. 7, 6 pm
Meet new friends, get involved in
fun activities, tell us what you want
to see at the Library, and earn volunteer service hours in the process!
New Moon (2009, PG-13, 130 min.)
Thurs., April 1, 6:30 pm
Missed it in theaters or seen it ten
times already? Come to the Library
and watch the second film in
Stephenie Meyer's Twilight Saga.
Bring your friends!
Teen Homework Help
Thurs., Mar. 11, 4 pm
Bring your homework problems to
the Library! An open computer lab
will be set up just for teens. Test
out tutor.com and other electronic
resources with your homework
problems.
Gettin’ Saucy Teen Cooking Class
Tues., Mar. 23, 6 pm
Tues., Apr. 20, 6 pm
Learn to prepare delicious food!
There is room for eight chefs;
reserve your spot today! Reg. req.
Teen Drawing/Writing Club
Wed., Mar. 24, 5:30 pm
Wed., Apr. 14, 5:30 pm
Do you like to write or draw?
Come to the library for an informal
Facebook for Parents
Thurs., Apr. 8, 7-8 pm
Do your kids have Facebook or
MySpace profiles – or want to
sign up for one? Social networks
are not as scary as you might
think. This lecture-demonstration will explain the positive
side to social networking, why
teens use sites like these, and
how we can help guide them in
the digital age – tools you can
use to start a conversation with
your member of the “net generation.” Reg. req. See note above.
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club meeting where you can share
ideas, tips, or just talk to other
writers or artists.
DIY CRAFTS
Origami
Sat., Mar. 13, 1 pm
Bring your friends to the Library
and learn the traditional
Japanese art of paper folding.
Create cool objects using only
paper! Instructions and supplies
are provided. Reg. required;
reg. opens 2/27.
Card Making
Sat., Apr. 17, 1 pm
Learn how to make cards using
paper, stamps, and ink to
impress your friends and family!
Instructions and supplies are
provided. Reg. required; reg.
opens 4/3.
2010 Summer Library Challenge
Teen T-shirt Design Contest
Deadline: Mon., Apr. 12, 9 pm
Teens in grades 6 and up: Enter your
designs for the teen T-shirt contest
for this summer’s library challenge,
Find Treasure at Your Library. Entry
forms are available at the Library
or you can print one out at
teen.webrary.org. The winners of
the youth and teen contests will be
announced at the Sounds of Spring
concert on Sun., April 18, at 2 pm.
TEEN TECH WORKSHOPS
Procrastinator’s Toolkit
Mon., Mar. 8, 7 pm
Do you wait until the last
minute to do your homework
and write papers? Come to the
Library and learn about
resources that are available to
you from home 24/7. Registration is limited to six; and opens
2/22. Teens only; Morton Grove
residents have priority.
Résumés
Mon., Apr. 12, 7 pm
Summer is coming soon. Do you
need help writing a great
résumé to land a summer job?
Learn tips at this Teen Tech
Workshop! Registration is
required and limited to six; and
opens 3/29. Teens only; Morton
Grove residents have priority.
Book Discussions
ALL BOOKED UP
Rebecca by Daphne DuMaurier
Thurs., March 18, 10am
THINKING OUT LOUD
The Liar’s Club by Mary Karr
Tues., March 23, 7pm
The new and timid Mrs. DeWinter is
haunted by the memory of the previous Mrs. DeWinter as she and her
aloof new husband and poisonous
housekeeper inhabit the formerly
grand mansion, Manderley.
Karr’s memoir describes her wild
upbringing in East Texas. Reminiscent
of Jeannette Walls’ The Glass Castle.
Away by Amy Bloom
Thurs., April 15, 10am
After watching the murder of her
family in a Russian pogrom, Lillian
heads to New York to start a new life
as a seamstress in a Yiddish theater.
Maus I: A Survivor’s Tale by Art
Spiegleman
Tues., April 27, 7pm
Spiegelman recounts the true story
of his father’s struggles as a Jew in
Nazi-occupied Poland in graphic
novel format. Maus I won a Pulitzer
prize in 1992.
Adult Programs
continued from page 3
sports. Through a narrated slide
presentation and film clips, historian
Richard Klein will discuss the significance of Kup, and explore his haunts
and hang-outs.
Photography in Focus:
Framing, Composition,
and Other Techniques for
Better Photographs
Sat., Mar. 20, 10 am – noon
Learn how to take better-looking
photos as Karina Guico, MGPL
photographer and Programming
Assistant, shows you how to frame
an image, compose scenes, position
subjects, adjust lighting, and other
techniques. Registration required.
In Full Swing: Jazz Concert
Sun., Mar. 21, 2 pm
Join us for an upbeat concert of jazz
and big-band favorites by In Full
Swing, under the direction of maestro Ron Surace. You’ll hear Artie
Shaw’s Concerto for Clarinet and
Begin the Beguine; Harry James’s
Ciribiribin; Manning Sherwin’s A
Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square,
and many more.
Scrabble and Chess
Wed., Mar. 24 & Apr. 28
2 – 4 pm
Join us for a friendly
game of Scrabble or
chess and a cup of coffee.
Employment Power
Workshop
Thurs., Mar. 25, 9:30 am – 4:30 pm
Thurs., Apr. 8, 9:30 – 4:30 pm
All-day Job Seeker Workshops
provided by employment coaches
from Illinois WorkNet.
(For each session, bring your own
lunch; coffee and water will be
provided.)
(1) Résumé/Cover Letter: expert guidance on writing résumés and
cover letters that get results.
(2) Job Search techniques: focuses on
effective techniques to find jobs
in today’s market; includes
Internet job search tips and
networking strategies.
(3) Interviewing: get the guidance
and direction needed for interview preparation. Review the
common questions and learn
effective ways to answer them.
Mock interviews will be conducted to practice your newfound skills and reinforce others.
For additional information about
Illinois WorkNet, call 847-864-3530 or
go to: worknetncc.com. Reg. req.
Get Hooked: Counted
Cross Stitch, Session 3
Sat., Mar. 27, 10 am - noon
Learn how to embellish small
towels using counted cross-stitching. Limit: 20. Ages 12 and up;
registration is required. Please
bring a small embroidery hoop.
Towels, thread, and needles will
be provided.
Family Emergency
Preparedness: Before,
During and After Severe
Weather
Sat., Mar. 27, 2 – 4 pm
John Hill, Coordinator of the Morton
Grove Emergency Management
Agency, will present important information for residents about making a
family emergency plan; putting
together an emergency kit; emergency information systems, including
the reverse 911 system, outdoor
warning sirens, and the Informer
radio system; and what to do in case
of severe weather.
Creating Your Résumé
Wed., Apr. 14, 3 – 4:30 pm
Looking for tips on how to build a
better, more effective résumé?
Watch an online demonstration by
Barbara Safani, Tutor.com résumé
expert and author, as she explains
how to create résumés for entry-level
jobseekers as well as for those with
work experience. At the end of the
presentation, participants will view a
live demonstration of Tutor.com by
an MGPL librarian. Registration is
required.
For programs where registration
is required, please call 847-929-5101,
go online at calendar.webrary.org, or
stop by the Reference Services Desk.
Coffee Seminar
Sat., Apr. 17, 10 am
Grounds for good taste! Barista
Conor Jensen, manager of the
Morton Grove Starbucks, will discuss
the growing of beans, roasting, and
preparation of coffee and selected
coffee-flavored beverages. Sample
different flavors and compare
different tastes.
Training to Be Top Dog:
Guiding Your Pet to Good
Behavior
Sat., Apr. 17, 2 pm
Alex Brooks, owner of Midwest
Canine Center, returns to the Library
to present a second seminar on
behavior-related issues including
how to work with an aggressive,
timid, or overactive dog; basic commands (sit, stay, come); ending excessive barking; destructive behavior
problems; leash training; and how to
properly walk a dog. This class is for
humans only; please do not bring
your dog. Registration required.
Sounds of Spring
The Ridgeville Community Band
Sun., Apr. 18, 2 pm
You’ll hear bright and cheery music
and the sounds of springtime as the
very-popular Ridgeville Community
Band performs to introduce National
Library Week. Winners of the Morton
Grove Public Library’s Photography
Contest will be announced.
Your Flight Has Been
Delayed
Tues., Apr. 20, 11:30 am
Still Acting Up, a senior adult
performance troupe directed by Jill
Shellabarger, presents a humorous
original musical about the trials and
tribulations of air travel. Co-sponsored
by the MG Senior Center. Reg. req.
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COMPUTER HANDS-ON WORKSHOPS
Registration Is Required for
All Computer Workshops
To find out prerequisites and to
register, check the online calendar
at calendar.webrary.org, or call
the Reference Services Desk at
847-929-5101. Registration starts
two weeks before the event date.
Morton Grove residents have
priority. Computer workshops
require 24-hour advance cancellation so that others may attend.
Beginning Mouse
Workshop
Wed., Mar. 3, 10 am
Fri., Apr. 2, 10 am
For those with little or no experience
using a computer, learn to use a
computer mouse.
Getting Started on the Web
Mon., Mar. 8, 2 pm
Fri., Apr. 2, 2 pm
For beginners: an introduction to the
basics of the Internet.
Web, the Next Step:
Searching
Mon., Mar. 15, 2 pm
Fri., Apr. 9, 2 pm
A follow up to the Getting Started
on the Internet workshop. Learn
how to search the Web using a
wide variety of search engines and
directories.
Making Google Personal
Mon., Mar. 29, 2 pm
Learn how to personalize your Google
experience with an iGoogle homepage, calendar and more. Must have
Gmail account before registering.
You Can’t Google This
Tues., Mar. 16, 10 am
Mon., Apr. 5, 10 am
Learn about the many different
online information resources accessible from your home or in the Library.
Must bring MGPL card.
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You Can’t Google This
Either
Tues., Mar. 23, 10 am
Mon., Apr. 12, 10 am
A follow up to the You Can’t Google
This workshop. Learn about many
more online information resources
accessible from your home or in the
Library. Must bring MGPL card.
Setting Up an E-mail
Account – Gmail
(Google E-mail)
Thurs., Mar. 4, 10 am
Wed., Apr. 21, 10 am
Attendees will register for a free email account and learn how to compose and send e-mail and manage
their mail.
E-mail Clinic
Wed., Mar. 17, 10 am
If you have a Gmail, Hotmail or
Yahoo! e-mail account, come to this
workshop to learn how to send
group e-mail messages, link to a
webpage, or attach a photo or a
document. Attend this class to get
answers to your questions about
web-based e-mail, and spend some
time practicing new skills. Participants
must have, and be comfortable
using, a web-based e-mail account.
Sharing Photos Online
with Flickr
Thurs., Mar. 18, 2 pm
Wed., Apr. 28, 7 pm
Learn how to upload, tag and share
your pictures online, get an understanding of how to choose privacy
settings for viewing pictures online.
Participants must have, and be
comfortable using, a Yahoo e-mail
account.
Create Your Own Blog
Fri., Mar. 12, 10 am
Learn how to set up a personal
blog and how to manage the many
features available for bloggers.
Must have Gmail account before
registering.
Setting Up and Using
LinkedIn: An Online
Social Networking Tool
for Professionals
Wed., Mar. 31, 7 pm
Learn how to set up an account,
upload a résumé to your profile and
connect with other professionals.
Introduction to Microsoft
Word 2007
Fri., Mar. 12, 2 pm
Thurs., Apr. 22, 7 pm
Learn to create, format, illustrate,
proof, print and save documents
using Word 2007.
Do More with Word 2007
Fri., Mar. 19, 2 pm
Thurs., Apr. 29, 7 pm
Learn page layouts, templates,
columns, headers and more. A follow-up to Microsoft Word 2007.
Mail Merge with Word 2007
Tue., Apr. 6, 7 pm
Learn to create documents, letters,
mailing lists, envelopes and labels for
mailing.
Getting Started on
Facebook
Thur., Apr. 15, 7 pm
Learn how to set up an account and
select privacy settings; find friends;
and update your status.
What Is Excel and What
Do I Do with It? An
Introduction
Thurs., Mar. 25, 10 am
Fri., Apr. 16, 2 pm
Learn fundamental spreadsheet skills:
opening a worksheet, entering/
editing data, and simple formatting.
Do More with Excel 2007
Computer Practice Lab
Thurs., Apr. 1, 10 am
Fri., Apr. 23, 2 pm
For patrons who have taken any of
our hands-on Internet computer
workshops, this lab session provides
time to practice skills learned in one
of our workshops with help from a
librarian.
Learn to perform calculations, sort/
filter data, and custom formatting.
A follow-up to the What Is Excel and
What Do I Do With It? workshop.
Introduction to
PowerPoint 2007
Tues., Mar. 16, 7 pm
Mon., Apr. 19, 2 pm
Learn how to: create, edit, and save
presentation slides; and customize
slides using text, photos, clip art and
more to design effective presentations for work, home, or school.
Do More with PowerPoint
2007
Tues., Mar. 30, 7 pm
Mon., Apr. 26, 2 pm
A follow-up to the Introduction to
PowerPoint 2007 workshop. Learn
how to add tables and hyperlinks,
use transitions and animations, and
create a customized template slide.
From the Director’s Desk
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The last two comments are very
important when any thought is
given to the future of MGPL. The
building fits with this community
and people are very attached to its
scale. In my experience, charm does
not need to get in the way of service and that service is enhanced in
a building that is comfortable and
welcoming. If people like the
space, then they also appreciate
what goes on in that space.
So, one of our major challenges is
to retain the warm feel of this
building in whatever approach is
chosen to address its limitations.
At the end of the evening I could
not agree more with the last resident to speak who stated:
“I hate change. I was thrilled when
they built this building, but life is
change. I hope the community is
open to the possibilities a building
project would bring.”
Sat., Apr. 17, 10 am
This session is intended for people
who have attended one of the
following workshops: MS Word 2007,
Excel 2007, or PowerPoint 2007.
We should not see print and
electronic literature as in
competition, but rather in
conversation. The more voices
that join in, the richer the
dialogue is likely to be.
N. Katherine Hayles
LECTURE-DEMO
Facebook for Parents
Thurs., Apr. 8, 7 pm
Do your kids have a Facebook or
MySpace profile or want to sign
up for one? This lecture-demo
will explain why teens use social
networking sites and provide you
with the tools you can use in
guiding them in the digital age.
Emphasis will be on the positive
side of social networking.
Registration is required.
Reading surrounds us,
labels us, defines us.
Rich Gold
Web Wednesdays
Have questions about Internet topics? Need help searching the Web? An
MGPL reference librarian starts each hands-on Web Wednesdays workshop
with information on a particular Internet topic, then opens it up for
discussion and practice on other Web topics and problems. Reg. req.
Movie Information Online
Wed., Mar. 10, 7 pm
Oscar time is here! Find out
everything about movies online:
explore Internet Movie Database,
and other popular movie sites.
Online Car/Truck Buying and
Repair Information
Wed., Apr. 14, 7 pm
Use the Web to research and
compare features, prices, and
locations of vehicles to buy; see
online diagrams and repair
instructions for different makes
and models of cars or trucks.
Tech Savvy Saturdays
These workshops feature technology and computer-related presentations
and workshops on the second Saturday of every month. These are lecturedemos, not hands-on workshops. Coffee and light refreshments provided.
Reg. req.
Technical Aspects of
Photojournalism
Sat., Mar. 13, 10 am – noon
Freelance photojournalist Allen
Kaleta will discuss the technical
aspects of photojournalism: how
to shoot and print photos, how to
add music to a slide presentation,
and more.
Twitter
Sat., Apr. 10, 10 am
What’s all this talk about Twitter?
Come to this lecture-demo workshop and find out! Learn what
Twitter is and how it is used.
Demonstration will include setting
up an account, finding people or
businesses to follow and more.
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Books & Beyond is published six times a year by the Morton
Grove Public Library, 6140 Lincoln Ave., Morton Grove, IL
60053-2989. It is sent free of charge to all Morton Grove residents. If you would like to be added to the mailing list, but
don’t live in Morton Grove, leave your name and address at
the Reference Services Desk or call 847-965-4220.
Vol. 34, No. 2
Library Board of Trustees
The Board meets on the second Thursday of every month at
7:00 pm, in the Library’s Board Room.
Daniel Hoffman, President
Bernadette Fahy
Arthur Goldstein, Treasurer
David W. Levin
Benjamin Schapiro, Director
Larry Levin
Renée Miller
Agnes Quinn
Books & Beyond Staff:
Editor: Nancy Brothers
Technical Adviser: Kevin Justie
Design: Network Typesetting
Contributors: Terry Carey, Natalya Fishman, Brenda Glenn,
Karina Guico, Leslie Marley, Melissa Mayberry, Rosetta Metz,
Katie Nolan, Jill Wehrheim
Photo Policy
The Morton Grove Public Library reserves the right to photograph program participants. Please be aware that such photos
are only for Library use and may be published in Library publicity materials. If you do not wish to be photographed, please
notify staff.
Special Assistance
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA),
the Morton Grove Public Library promotes accessibility to
Library services. Persons with disabilities who request assistance
to participate in Library programs can make arrangements for
special equipment or a sign language interpreter ten working
days prior to the program by calling 847-965-4220 or emailing
[email protected].
Unattended Children Policy
MGPL is a public building; any public building may be potentially dangerous for a child who is left unattended. In order to
ensure the safety of all of MGPL’s patrons, children under the
age of 8 must be accompanied at all times by a parent or
responsible caregiver (high school age or older) while in the
Library.
Changes and Cancellations
Classes, programs, and films are subject to change and may be
cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances. Please call the
Library at 847-929-5101 (for adult and teen programs) or 847929-5102 (for children’s programs) to confirm scheduled
events.
6140 Lincoln Avenue
Morton Grove, IL 60053-2989
Main Number: 847-965-4220
Check-Out Desk: 847-929-5103
Reference Desk: 847-929-5101
Youth Services: 847-929-5102
Fax: 847-965-7903
Website: www.webrary.org
Catalog: catalog.webrary.org
Events: calendar.webrary.org
Self-service renewals:
Web: renewals.webrary.org
Phone: 847-965-9575
E-mail for teens, adults: [email protected]
E-mail for youth: [email protected]
Money Smart Week
The Federal Reserve Bank of
Chicago sponsors Money Smart
Week, a multi-faceted initiative
to help consumers become
financially literate.
Financial Fitness Check-up
Mon., Apr. 19, 2 pm
Karen Chan, CFP, University of
Illinois Extension, will show you
how to do a net worth statement, then use that tool to look
for clues about your financial
fitness in areas such as estate
planning, retirement planning,
insurance coverage, and debt
management. We will also
discuss other assessment tools to
evaluate your financial situation,
such as credit score and income/
expense reports. Registration
required; see note on p. 11.
How to Navigate the College
Financial Aid Process
Tues., Apr. 20, 7 pm
Learn the ins and outs of the
financial aid process: applications,
deadlines, documents and
requirements. Lacy Wood, Illinois
Student Assistance Corps, will
show you how to navigate the
process of getting financial aid
for college.
Preparing Your Estate Plan
Fri., Apr. 23, 2 pm
Financial Advisor Neil Gardner
will discuss the issues to be
addressed when developing an
estate plan and the importance
of working with an estateplanning attorney. Participants
will learn the function of a will
and its effect on the probate
process as well as the different
kinds of trusts available and the
benefits and risks they offer. The
program will also focus on different strategies to decrease estate
taxes and passing assets to your
heirs. Registration is required; see
note on p. 11.
LIBRARY CLOSINGS
HOURS
Sun., April 4: Easter Sunday
The building may be closed but
online services are available 24/7/365.
Go to 24-7.webrary.org.
Monday – Thursday 9–9
Friday 9–6
Saturday 9–5
Sunday 1–5
Non-Profit
Organization
Standard Pre-Sort
U.S. Postage Paid
Permit No. 28
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