Happy New Year! - Edwardsville Public Library

Winter-Spring 2016
Board of Trustees:
Robert LaRose, President
Gary Denue
Pete Fornof
Emily Gates
Kim Harrison
JoAnn Nabe
Francie Powell
Sharon Whittaker
Gloria Zupanci
Susan Carr,
Librarian-Director
Cary Harvengt,
Assistant Director
Gwen Bumpers,
Head of Technical Services
Anne Low,
Youth Services Librarian
Jacob Del Rio,
Head of Research and
Adult Services
Important Library
Information at a Glance:
Address:
112 South Kansas Street
Hours:
9 am-9 pm Mon. thru Thurs.
9 am-5 pm Fri. and Sat.
1 pm-5 pm Sunday
Bookdrop Locations:
Cloverleaf Bank
2143 S. State Route 157
Kansas Street
(in front of Library)
Montclaire Avenue
(behind Fire Station #2)
YMCA Esic Center
Goshen Road
Phone: 618-692-7556
Fax: 618-692-9566
Dial-A-Story: 618-656-5317
Web Site:
www.edwardsvillelibrary.org
E-mail:
[email protected]
Reference Department:
edereference@
edwardsvillelibrary.org
In need of a quick fact, date
or statistic? E-mail our
reference staff.
Vol. IX, No. 4
Happy New Year!
We hope you’re as excited for 2016 as we are. There are
several cool new things at the library to get excited about.
Let’s start with ComicsPlus—you can read thousands of
issues of new comic books on any web-connected device.
Also, the library now lends telescopes that are easy to
transport and easy to use. All you need for these services is
your Edwardsville Public Library card (telescope lending
limited to patrons 18 & older). The library now has a
self-checkout machine for your convenience. There are
other exciting things coming to the library very soon so
stay tuned!
We are happy to be able to offer free income tax
preparation again this year for people filing with an income
of less than $53,000. The Library is partnering with the
Gateway EITC Community Coalition to make these tax
services available. Certified volunteer tax preparers will be
at the Library from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Saturdays
from January 30 through March 26. They will prepare and
electronically submit federal income tax returns as well as
returns for most states. Volunteers serve a limited number
of people each week, so arrive early.
Travels in Africa
Thursday, January 28 from 7:00 to 8:30 PM
Dallas Browne has traveled to several African countries
for decades. He will share photos of his travels and will
relay his experiences with various cultures and countries
spanning his 30 years of travels in Africa. From Morocco
to Tanzania to South Africa—Dallas has seen these
countries change and develop over time. Take in the rich
culture of Africa! No registration is required.
Chair Yoga
The Heroin Project: A Documentary
Monday, February 15 at 7:00 PM
This documentary addresses the growing problem of
heroin addiction in Madison County. Film director
Ashley Seering set out to educate the community and
raise awareness about heroin. Join us in welcoming Ashley
Seering to this special screening and stay for questions
and answers. This program is free and no registration is
required.
Making Social Media Work for Your Business
Thursday, February 25 from 7:00 to 8:30 PM
With the help of social media guru Barry Coziahr, learn
the right way to use social media and how you can create
social media that people want to follow. Become a master
of social media and create a following that really listens.
This program is free and no registration is required.
Social Security & Income
Allocation in Retirement
Wednesday, March 9 from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M.
Everything you need to know to maximize your lifetime
income is covered in this class. A comprehensive look into
Social Security teaches how to not only get the most out
of Social Security, but how to coordinate benefits with
other assets to create the income that’s right for you. The
class offers a Maximized Benefits Report that will consider
all scenarios and define the best plan for claiming your
benefits. Registration is required. Contact the library on or
after January 20 to register.
How Swede It Is:
When Travel Meets Genealogy
Sunday, April 10 from 2:00 to 3:30 PM
Wednesdays: February 10, March 9, April 13, and In 1912, Hilda Lehtonen and her family left the remote
May 11 from 12:00 to 1:00
Åland Islands for the United States of America. 102 years
Registered yoga teacher Julie Hamilton will lead these
classes using modifications of many common yoga poses
that can be done from a seated position without fear or
injury or strain. These exercises are perfect for seniors and
for others with disabilities or challenges such as chronic
illness, pain, or stiffness. Attend any or all of the three
sessions. These classes are free, and no registration is
required.
later, Hilda’s son, Gene Smallman, and granddaughter,
Lora Smallman, traveled to the Åland Islands. Gene and
Lora will share their experiences in tracking down Hilda’s
childhood cottage. Come to enjoy pictures, maps, stories,
and Swedish treats! No registration is required.
Winter-Spring 2016 Activities
For programs requiring registration, please visit
us online or call the Library’s Youth Department.
Books for Babies Story Time
For 0-11 month olds
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Mondays, Jan. 25-Mar. 28
10-10:20 am
Share simple books, songs, and bubbles with
your baby, including an introduction to
baby sign language.
Fun for Ones Story Time
For 1 year olds
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Mondays, Jan. 25-Mar. 28
11-11:20 am
Simple stories, songs and bubbles
for 1 year olds and caregivers.
Time for Twos Story Times
For 2 year olds
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Session 1 – Tuesdays, Jan. 26-Mar. 29*
10-10:30 am
Session 2 - Tuesdays, Jan. 26-Mar. 29*
11-11:30 am
Enjoy stories, songs, crafts
and bubbles with your tot.
*Please note: Time for Twos Story Times
will not be held on March 15.
Preschool and Parent Story Times
For ages 3-5
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Session 1 – Tuesdays, Jan. 26-Mar. 29*
7-7:45 pm
Session 2 – Wednesdays, Jan. 27-Mar. 30
10-10:45 am
Session 3 – Thursdays, Jan. 28-Mar. 31
10-10:45 am
Session 4 – Thursdays, Jan. 28-Mar. 31
1-1:45 pm
Share stories, crafts and
bubbles with friends.
Please note: Preschool and Parent Story Time
will not be held on March 15.
Valentine’s Preschool Dance Party
For ages 3-5
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Saturday, Feb. 13
10-11 am
Dance to your heart’s content at the
Valentine’s Preschool Dance Party!
Join us for singing, dancing and stories!
School’s Out Movie Matinee
In the Library Meeting Room on
Monday, Feb. 15
1-3 pm
Feature film shown and snacks provided.
Contact the library for movie title.
Children under age 5 must be
accompanied by an adult.
Lego Club
For ages 5-12
Tuesdays, Feb. 23, Mar. 29 & Apr. 26
4-5 pm
Bring your imagination and
we’ll supply the LEGOs.
No registration required.
Minecraft Madness
For grades 1-5
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Session 1: Thursday, Mar. 3
6-7 pm
Session 2: Thursday, Mar. 3
7-8 pm
Session 3: Thursday, Apr. 7
6-7 pm
Session 4: Thursday, Apr. 7
7-8 pm
Play Minecraft with friends on the Library’s
server. Registration is limited.
Kindermusik’s “ABC Music and Me”
For ages 2-5
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Join certified Kindermusik instructor,
Ellen Singh, for a preschool music class.
The class will meet select Monday evenings
from 7-7:30 pm in April and May.
Dates: April 11, April 25, May 9, May 23
After-School Adventure:
LEGO Zip Line Racers
For grades 3-5
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Wednesday, Apr. 13
4-5 pm
Make your own LEGO zip line racers and
try it out on zip lines at the library!
Children’s Book Week
May 2-8
Stuffed Animal Sleepover
Drop off your stuffed animal or doll anytime
before 5 pm on Friday, May 6, for a fun-filled
sleepover at the Library, and then join us at
10 am on Saturday, May 7, for a light
breakfast and a photo slideshow
of the slumber party fun!
Teen Activities
Easter Egg Hunt
Grades 6-12
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Friday, Mar. 18
8-9:30
Bring a flashlight and search the Library for
hidden eggs that contain candy or lottery
numbers for awesome prizes!
(Please note: This is a Library After-Hours Event.
Doors will open for admission at 7:45 pm
and will be locked at 8:15 pm).
Poetry Slam
Grades 6-12
Thursday, April 21
7-8 pm
Get the word out… read original poems,
song or rap lyrics, or a favorite selection
written by another poet or lyricist.
Enter to win a Starbucks gift card.
Refreshments provided.
Teen Advisory Board (TAB) Meetings
Grades 6-12
Thursdays, Feb. 18, Mar. 17, Apr. 14
7-8 pm
Board members share ideas for future teen
activities, hold fundraisers, and have
opportunities to volunteer at children’s
programs. Please pick up an application at
the Youth Desk or print one online at
www.edwardsvillelibrary.org.
Check out the events calendar on the library
website to register for library programs
online, receive email reminders, and learn
more about library activities!
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noon in our meeting room. Bring a brown bag
lunch, and we’ll provide drinks and popcorn.
Check with the Library for movie titles; we are
unable to publish them due to our licensing
agreement.
Monday, January 11—Two tigers that are
separated as cubs endure hardship on their
journey back to each other and their family.
Monday, February 8 —The sequel to the 2012
hit. Residents at an Indian hotel traverse the
tribulations of love and the possible addition of
another hotel.
Monday, March 14—Set in Ireland, a father
matches wits with the king of the leprechauns
while playing match maker to his daughter and a
young Sean Connery.
Monday, April 11— Helen Mirren stars as the
owner of a Michelin-starred restaurant. When an
Indian family opens a restaurant across the street,
a rivalry ensues.
Monday, May 9—Kirk Douglas plays a cowboy
who arranges to have himself put in jail so that
he can help an old friend escape.
Documentary Club for adults
meets at 6:30 p.m. in our meeting room.
Resident film buff, David Rigsbey, will share
some of his encyclopedic film knowledge before
each screening. Popcorn and drinks will be
provided. Check with the library for movie titles.
Wednesday, Jan 20—A behind the scenes look
at the band behind Motown’s hits.
Wednesday, February 17—This close-up look
at the life of insects is a visual marvel.
Wednesday, March 16—An examination of the
legal battle over the largest and most complete
Tyrannosaurus Rex skeleton found to date.
Wednesday, April 20—Director Sarah Polley
journeys through her family’s history in search of
the truth.
Wednesday, May 18—Two South African
fans set out to discover the fate of their favorite
musician, Rodriguez.
Winter Computer Classes
Below is the schedule of computer classes
being offered this winter and spring.
Classes are free, but space is limited and
registration is required. Please stop by
or call the library (692-7556) starting at
9:00 a.m. beginning Wednesday, January
20. We will not accept registrations prior
to January 20 and we are not able to take
registration requests from messages left on
our answering machine.
Facebook Fundamentals – We will
demonstrate how to navigate the home page
layout and the profile page, post updates,
find and add friends, add and tag photos,
and manage privacy settings.
Tuesday, February 16 2:00-3:00 p.m.
OR
Saturday, May 7
1:00-2:00 p.m.
Pinterest – If you like the idea of
organizing your Internet discoveries and
sharing your interests, join us for this class.
Coventry Crafters
Enjoy crafts, snacks, and lively conversation!
Coventry Crafters meet on Monday evenings
from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Adult crafters
bring portable crafts – needlework, quilting,
scrapbooking, knitting, etc.
Mondays—January 4, February 1, March
7, April 4, May 2
We also have a daytime edition of Coventry
Crafters on the first Friday of each month
from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Bring a
portable craft and a sandwich. We’ll provide
cookies and a drink.
Fridays— February 5, March 4,
April 1, May 6
We will explore Pinterest, the popular
online phenomenon. It is a way to organize,
describe, and share your interests on a
virtual pinboard (i.e, bulletin board). We
will cover the basics of setting up and
maintaining an account.
Tuesday, March 8 2:00-3:00 p.m.
OR
Saturday, May 21 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Instagram and Twitter – Please join us
for a class on two different, but correlated,
social media websites. Editing and posting
photos has never been easier thanks to
Instagram. Use it to upload pictures to your
favorite social media websites like Facebook,
Twitter, Tumblr, and Flickr. Connect with
friends and celebrities through Twitter,
where you have only 140 characters to
express your thoughts. We will demonstrate
the basics of setting up an account and
using each website.
Saturday, April 30 1:00-2:00 p.m.
Book Discussion Group
Join us for lively conversation and
refreshments on the fourth Tuesday of
each month from 7-8 pm.
January 26 My Grandmother Asked Me
to Tell You She’s Sorry
by Fredrik Backman
February 23Sula
by Toni Morrison
March 22 Tsar of Love and Techno
by Anthony Marra
April 26 H is for Hawk
by Helen Macdonald
May 24 Dog Stars
by Peter Heller
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