Spring 2016 - Alsip-Merrionette Park Public Library District

Alsip-Merrionette Park Public Library District
Spring 2016
VOL. 32, NO. 2
AMPL News
National Library Week
Library Hours
First sponsored in 1958, National Library Week is a time to celebrate the contributions of
our nation’s libraries. Today libraries are no longer just places for books! Libraries now offer
an assortment of digital programs and services including ebooks, streaming music, and
technology training. We also present programs that entertain as well as educate. We hope
you will stop by and enjoy the special programs we have planned to celebrate! Library Closed
April 10–16
Monday–Thursday. . . . . .9am - 9pm
Friday & Saturday . . . . . .9am - 5pm
Sunday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1pm - 5pm
Drive-up book return open 24 hours
Easter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . March 27
Mother’s Day . . . . . . . . . . . . May 8
Memorial Day Sunday. . . . May 29
Memorial Day . . . . . . . . . . . May 30
Board Meetings
Wizard of Oz Sing-ALong for Families
Urban Chickens 101
Sunday, April 10 at 2 pm
Learn how simple and fun it is to raise
chickens in your own backyard. The folks
from Tri-County Stockdale will discuss
your options for breeds, raising chicks,
building a coop, chicken care and
much more.
You’ve always loved
the movie, now come
and sing-a-long as
we kickoff National
Library Week with
The Wizard of Oz.
You will be welcomed
by life-size photorealistic cutouts of Wizard of Oz characters.
Lyrics will appear on screen so everyone can
sing along with Dorothy and the Oz gang.
Boo the Wicked Witch, blow bubbles when
you see a rainbow, click your heels with
Dorothy, sound the kazoo in Munchkinland
and much more! Dress as your favorite
Wizard of Oz character and don’t forget
your camera! We’re off to see the Wizard
and we hope you are too!
Tuesday, April 12 at 7 pm
Mo’ Beat Blues
Wednesday, April 13 at 7 pm
Mo’ Beat Blues features Samuel Lozada
and his wife Janice. They’ll bring their
high energy style to a wide variety of
music including blues, jazz, R&B, country, rock, swing and rat pack – a little bit
of everything! They deliver soulful vocals
and impressive harmonica solos, sprinkled
with comedic anecdotes. Be sure to come
because a good time will be had by all!
Library Board meetings are
held the second Tuesday of each
month at 7:30 pm. Minutes and
agendas are posted on the library
website. Library Board members
are elected by residents of Alsip,
Merrionette Park and Garden
Homes. Library board positions
are unpaid. Meetings are open to
the public.
Library Board
Mary E. McKendree, President
Judy Buergel, Vice President
Mary Jane Schneider, Secretary
Sandra Ceretto, Treasurer
Gerald Dujsik, Trustee
Lester E. Engelbrecht, Trustee
Robert M. Olson, Trustee
Programs
Attending a program and need a
special accommodation? Be sure
to call the library at least five
days in advance.
Teen Programs
Teen programs are designed specifically for teens ages 13 to 19. To register for one or more of the programs, please call
708.926.7024 or drop by the Information Desk at the library.
Custom Hoodies
Saturday, March 5 at 1 pm
Swing by the library to add your own
custom design to a hoodie! We’ll provide
everything you need for free, including
the hoodies, but space is extremely
limited so register early.
Divergent Book Discussion
and Movie Trip
Tuesday, March 8 at 6 pm
The new Divergent movie, Allegiant,
releases on March 18th, and here’s your
chance to score some free tickets! Stop
by our Divergent book discussion, let us
know what you think of the series, and
you will be given free passes to the movie!
Henna Tattoos
Thursday, April 21 at 6 pm
Add a little ink to your look with Henna
Tattoos! Using paste made from the
Henna plant, tattoos can be drawn on the
body that appear orange or dark maroon
that eventually fade away in about two
weeks. This is a great chance for you
to add intricate designs to your arms
without fear!
Tabletop Gaming
Splendor. Feel free to bring your own
games as well!
Perler Crafts
Saturday, May 28 at 1 pm
ATTENTION 8TH GRADERS: You’re
invited to learn how to create a variety of
creatures, popular video game characters,
and cartoon characters from Perler beads!
The process is simple and all materials
will be provided.
Tuesday, April 26 at 5 pm
Swing by the library with your friends
and try out some of the best tabletop
games around! We’ll have a large
collection ranging from Zombicide
and Munchkin to Arcadia Quest and
Middle School Fun & Friends!
TAG (Teen Advisory Group)
Mini Maker Faire
First Thursday of every month at 7 pm
Monday, March 7
from 6-8pm
Do you want to show off your leadership skills? Can’t get
enough volunteering? Or are you simply looking for a way
to be more involved with other teens at the library? There’s
always something new and kids in grades 6 and up can be
a part of it. Join us and share your opinions about what
you’d like to see and do at the library.
March 3, April 7, May 5
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Join us for a family-friendly
event focused on inventions,
creativity, and imagination.
A Celebration of the Maker
Movement!
Adult Programs
Registration is requested for all programs. Stop by the Adult Information Desk or call 708.926.7024 to sign up.
You Can Brew It!
Wednesday, March 9 at 7 pm
Americans have been brewing beer in their homes since
colonial times. Join Scott Pointon as he explains what you
need to know to brew your own beer. He will discuss the styles
of beer that can be brewed at home, as well as the equipment,
ingredients and the basic steps of the brewing process.
Knit & Crochet Class
3rd Wednesday of each month at 6 pm
March 16, April 20, May 18
Adults and teens interested in knitting and crochet are
invited to join Blanca Delgado at the library each month to
learn and share ideas. Bring a skein of yarn and needles and
get ready to stitch! All skill levels are welcome.
Lantern Craft
Wednesday, March 23 at 7 pm
Kristina Morgan will show you how to make your very own
twine-wrapped-vase lantern. Registration is limited so be
sure to sign up early.
White Sox & Cubs Baseball
Wednesday, April 27 at 7 pm
and conversation. No art experience required, supplies will
be provided. Be sure to register early, space is limited.
Mariachi Band
Wednesday, May 4 at 7 pm
Celebrate Mexican heritage on the eve of the Cinco de
Mayo with Mariachi Potosino. Under the direction of Cesar
Villalobos, they will present authentic traditional music that
your family with enjoy. Refreshments provided by Navarro’s
Bakery in Alsip and El Ranchito Market in Blue Island.
Nice Work If You Can Get It
Thursday, May 12 at 12 pm
Join us on a trip to the Theater at the Center in Munster to
see this new Gershwin Broadway musical comedy. Set in
the Roaring Twenties, this sparkling musical is filled with
exciting dance numbers, glittering costumes and a wonderful
love story. Bus transportation from the library to and
from the theater will be provided. Limited to 36 AlsipMerrionette Park Library cardholders.
June’s Got the Cash Tribute Show
Tuesday, May 17 at 1:30 pm
Heritage II Clubhouse, 3715 W. 123rd Place
Play ball! Join author and sports historian Charles Billington as
he discusses the history of Chicago’s two professional baseball
teams. Whether you’re a North Side or South Side fan, you are
sure to enjoy this entertaining and educational presentation.
Enjoy an afternoon filled with the music of the late and great
Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash. This traveling musical
theater show features bits of comedy along with vintage costume changes, stage props and all of Johnny and June’s favorite
hits from the 50s, 60s and 70s. Light refreshments provided.
Zendala: A Coloring Workshop
Morning Movies at the Library
Thursday, April 28 at 7 pm
Tuesdays at 10 am
Adults and teens are invited to
join professional artist Christine
Thornton and create your own
Zen-like coloring pages. Feel
your stress melt away in a relaxing
atmosphere that will include music
Our movie series features films starring Academy Award
winner Helen Mirren. Light refreshments will be served.
March 22 – Woman in Gold
April 26 – Red
May 24 – The Debt
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Kids Programs
Registration begins Saturday, March 12 for library district residents. Open registration begins Saturday, March 19.
Programs start the week of March 27 and run through April 30.
Preschool Programs
Bouncing Babies
Alphabet Stew
Toddler Art
Wednesdays from 10-10:30 am
Wednesdays from 2-2:30 pm
Thursdays at 10-10:30 am
Birth to 23 months with caregiver.
Get ready to sing, clap, bounce, and
listen to nursery rhymes and simple
stories with your baby.
Ages 2 to 4 years with caregiver. Join us
for books, rhymes, parachute play, and
activities that are centered on different
letters of the alphabet.
Ages 2 to 5 years old with caregiver.
Toddlers will explore activities that
engage the senses and help them
understand the world around them.
Preschool Pals
Tuesdays from 10-10:30 am
Independent 3 to 5 year olds, not yet
in Kindergarten. Join us for a half hour
of stories, songs, and more to build
early literacy skills and explore the
great things at the library.
Drop in Family Music
Fridays from 10-10:30 am
Ages 5 and under with caregiver. Songs, games, and musical adventures for
caregivers and little ones. Limited to the first 24 children and their caregivers.
Evening Programs
Jammie Jamboree
Tinkering & Technology
Wednesdays from 6:30-7 pm
Thursdays from 6:30-7:15 pm
March 31, April 21 & 28
Ages birth to 5 years old with caregiver.
Soothing stories and activities perfect
for before bedtime. Kids are welcome
to wear their pajamas and bring a
favorite bedtime pal. No registration
required, just drop in when you can.
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Grades 4 to 8. Do you enjoy making
and exploring the world of electronics?
Do you like inventing, constructing,
creating, and building? You just might
be a techie! Join other kids with similar
interests and skills and have fun with
the latest technological gadgets.
Kids Programs
Registration is required for all programs unless otherwise noted.
Afterschool
Programs
The Mad Scientists Club
Mondays from 4-4:30 pm
Grades 2 to 5. This program will put the Fizz, Boom,
Bang into exploring the fun side of science in this
hands-on program. Get ready to go green!
Saturday Specials
Checkmate
Saturdays from 10-11 am
Grades 1 and up. Learn new moves and test your skills! Our
instructor will teach a new move each week to develop your
competitive edge. Chess teaches concentration, focus, logic, and
outcome, while promoting the STEM initiative. For all levels –
beginners through experienced.
Garden Sprouts
Tuesdays from 4-4:30 pm
Grades K to 5. Excited about dirt or curious about
gardening? Then this is for you! Enjoy five weeks of
stories and projects! Spark an interest in gardening,
nutrition, and the environment with our creative
hands-on learning experiences (this program supports
the principles of STEM).
Play-Doh Adventures
Saturdays from 2-2:30 pm
All ages. Use your imagination and create a masterpiece with
Play-Doh. We will provide the Play-Doh.
April 2, 16 and 30
Minecraft Meet-up
Thursdays from 3:45-4:30 pm
Grades 1 and up. Do you love Minecraft? Want to
meet others who love it just as much as you? Join us
as we use the Minecraft server to create a safe and
controlled environment for Minecraft enthusiasts.
Bingo
Fridays from 4-4:30 pm
Grades K to 5. Join us as we play regular bingo and
special picture bingo too.
April 1, 15 and 29
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Tech Training
Registration is required for all programs. To sign up or request additional information, call the Adult Services
Department at 708.926.7024.
Computer Basics
Saturdays, March 12 OR May 7,
10-11:30 am
presentation also introduces other video
chat apps, like Apple FaceTime, Google
HangOuts, and Facebook Video Calling.
Are you new to computers, or still trying
to find your way around? Try this class
which will cover the mouse, keyboard,
and windows navigation skills: how to
open/close windows, scroll, minimize,
maximize, find menus and enlarge text.
Beginning
Microsoft Excel
Tuesday, March 15 at 6 pm or
Saturday, May 21, 10-11:30 am
In this fast-moving class, students will
create a basic worksheet and learn
fundamentals, such as opening, adding
columns, printing, saving, editing and
formatting a file. Basic computer skills
required.
Introduction to
Windows 10
Sunday, March 13, 2-4 pm OR
Monday, May 9, 6:30-8:30 pm
This lecture-based class will teach you
about Windows 10 features, computer
requirements, and installation. You are
welcome to bring your own Windows
10 devices, and ask questions after the
presentation.
Beginning
Microsoft Word
Wednesday, March 16, 10-11:30 am
This session will introduce the
fundamentals of Word: creating, saving,
and printing, as well as entering and
formatting text, copying/pasting, and
inserting graphics. Basic computer skills
required.
Skype Basics
Thursday, March 24, 6:30-8:30 pm
Learn how to sign up for Skype, so you
can make free video calls from your computer or mobile device. This lecture-style
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Mail Merge
Android Basics
Saturday, April 2, 10-11:30 am
Monday, April 18, 6:30-8:30 pm
Discover more about your Android
smartphone or tablet in a session that
will be useful for both beginners and
seasoned users. Please bring your
Android to class, if possible.
Learn how to use the Mail Merge
function in Microsoft Word to create
mailing labels, envelopes, form letters and
more to send to business contacts and
friends. Basic Microsoft Word skills and
computer skills required.
Raspberry Pi
Demonstration
Saturday, April 9, 10 am - 12 pm
Raspberry
Pi is a small
computer
circuit board
that can be
plugged into
a monitor, keyboard and mouse. Attend
this fun demonstration, and watch as a
simple motherboard is used to make
circuits, turn on LED lights, create
games and support DIY projects.
Google Drive Saturday, April 16, 10-11:30 am
Google Drive is a free service that
allows Gmail users to create files,
store them online, and access them
anywhere. Basic computer skills and
Gmail account required.
Windows 8.1 Wednesday, May 18, 10-11:30 am
The Windows 8.1 operating system
is significantly different from past
versions of Windows. Learn to navigate
using keyboard shortcuts, right-click
menus, charms, apps and more.
Coming Soon
New Books
MARCH
APRIL
MAY
Maeve Binchy .A Few of the Girls: Stories
Harlan Coben ................... Fool Me Once
Clive Cussler .......................The Gangster
Jeffery Deaver .................... The Steel Kiss
Christine Feehan...............Dark Promises
James Grippando..................Gone Again
Debbie Macomber ...................................
................... A Girl’s Guide to Moving On
Fern Michaels ................... No Safe Secret
David Baldacci .................. The Last Mile
Steve Berry ....................The 14th Colony
Eric Jerome Dickey ...........The Blackbirds
Iris Johansen ...........................Hide Away
Amanda Quick .....‘Til Death Do Us Part
Nora Roberts .....................The Obsession
John Sandford..................... Extreme Prey
Lisa Scottoline ....................Most Wanted
Stuart Woods .....................Family Jewels
Nevada Barr .......................... Boar Island
Jude Deveraux .........................................
..................... The Girl From Summer Hill
Linda Howard ...................Troublemaker
Steve Martini ..........................Blood Flag
James Patterson.......................15th Affair
Douglas Preston ......Beyond the Ice Limit
Zane ........................................ Vengeance
Unbreakable ............... ….Janet Jackson
Buy Me a Boat…. ............. Chris Janson
Thirty-One… .....................Jana Kramer
Rolling Papers… ............... .Wiz Khalifa
Def Leppard…................. .Def Leppard
Wiped Out… ...........…Neighbourhood
Pentatonix… ...................... .Pentatonix
If I Can Dream… ............. .Elvis Presley
Tangled Up… .............…Thomas Rhett
R40 Live…................................ …Rush
Kill the Flaw… ......................Sevendust
Reloaded… ..................…Blake Shelton
This is Acting….............................…Sia
Traveller…................…Chris Stapleton
Another Country…........…Rod Stewart
Cold Beer Conversation… ...................
...................................... …George Strait
Trapsoul… ....................…Bryson Tiller
Adore… ........................... .Chris Tomlin
Silence in the Snow…...............Trivium
Now that’s What I Call Music vol. 56…
................................................... Various
We Love Disney 2015… ....... …Various
Primrose Green…........ …Ryley Walker
Fetty Wap .........................….Fetty Wap
Star Wars… ............................….Wilco
Love Story… .......................... ..Yelawolf
New Music
25 ................................................. Adele
Stories .......................................... Avicii
The First Time .............. Kelsea Ballerini
Heart + Beat…. ............The Band Perry
Purpose…. ........................ Justin Bieber
Cinema…. ..................... Andrea Bocelli
Calling All Lovers… ......Tamar Braxton
Mr. Misunderstood… ........Eric Church
Psychic Warfare… .................... .Clutch
See What You Started by Continuing…
........................................Collective Soul
Revival… ........................Selena Gomez
Made in the A. M. … ... .One Direction
Works for Tomorrow… ........................
..............................Eleventh Dream Day
Open Heaven/River Wild… ................
.................................. .Hillsong Worship
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Connect With Us
Postcards from your library
Library card expiring soon? Each month our Patron Services
Department will mail postcards reminders. When it’s time to
renew your library card, we’ll send one to you. Bring the
postcard back to the library when you renew your library card
and receive a prize!
Isn’t It Romantic?
The library has a new romance book club. We’ll cover the
genre in all its aspects – historical, contemporary, paranormal,
military, and romantic suspense. The group’s first meeting will
be Wednesday, April 6 at 7 pm. We’ll discuss the historical
romance Devil’s Cub by the author considered by many to be
the creator of the Regency romance, Georgette Heyer.
Be sure to register so we’ll be sure to have enough light refreshments for all. Copies of the book will be available for checkout
the second week in March. You can pick it up at the Patron
Services Desk. Don’t miss our first meeting so you can help
choose the titles for our future discussions.
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Book Discussion Group
This book group meets the first Thursday of each month
at 7 p.m. We are always open to new members; book
group is a great way to meet fellow bibliophiles. Also,
we cover varying genres so it provides an opportunity to
read outside your usual preferences. The library provides
the book to check out, refreshments and a moderator.
To register, please contact the Adult Services department
at 708.926.7024.
March 3rd
Dead Wake: the Last Crossing
of the Lusitania
by Erik Larson
April 7th
The Husband’s Secret by
Liane Moriarty
May 5th
A Separate Peace by John Knowles