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The Grayslake Area Public Library Newsletter • March, April & May 2016
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One Book, One Community
TOUR OF THE GRAYSLAKE HERITAGE
CENTER AND MUSEUM
Saturday, March 19
Patrons can enjoy a tour of the Food, Family, and
Tradition: Dining in Grayslake exhibit at the Grayslake
Heritage Center and Museum!
THE VINE OF GRAYSLAKE BOOK
DISCUSSION AND FREE RAFFLE
Tuesday, March 22, 7 pm
Join us for a lively book discussion of Food:
A Love Story by Jim Gaffigan at the Vine of
Grayslake. Snacks will be provided!
Spring Fun For Kids
23rd ANNUAL KITE DECORATING CONTEST
March 6 - April 24
Pick up a kite form, decorate it at home and bring it back to the library.
Everyone earns a small prize, and there will be winners in three age groups. All kites will be displayed! Celebrate spring with us!
NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK 2016 - LIBRARIES TRANSFORM
April 10 - 16
Transform your life. Visit the library during National Library Week 2016 and experience the library’s transforming energy. Kids, do a craft, find a great story or enter a drawing for a fabulous prize. There
are always exciting things to do at the library!
2016 WEEK OF THE YOUNG CHILD - CELEBRATING OUR YOUNGEST LEARNERS
April 11 - 15
The Week of the Young Child is an annual event to focus public attention on the needs of
young children and their families. Celebrate the week with a different activity each day. Activities designed to be shared by a child and a caring adult.
Inside this edition:
Pages 2 - 3: Youth Programs
Page 4: Story Times & Teen Programs
Page 5: Teen Programs
Pages 6-7: Adult Programs
Page 8: Foundation & Friends
Youth Programs
Ticketed Events
Join us for these free family events. Seating is limited and tickets are required. Tickets
are only available at the Youth Services Desk one month before the event.
FOX AND BRANCH
Sunday, April 3, 3 pm
JASON KOLLUM: THE COMEDY VARIETY JUGGLING &
BALANCING SHOW
Sunday, April 17, 2 pm
It’s tons of fun. Kids and family entertainer Jason
Kollum will WOW you with huge balancing and
juggling stints and lots of participation. And best
of all, you could become the juggler! This is a free
family event. Seating is limited and tickets are required.
Registration at Youth Services Desk. All ages.
CHESS CLUB (YR)
Fridays: March 11 & 18; April 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29; May 6, 13 & 20,
4-5 pm
Time for friends and chess! Experienced and beginner players
welcome. Ages 8 and up. Space is limited. Please register for each
month separately.
YOU’RE THE EXPERT (YR)
Thursdays: March 17, April 21 & May 19, 2 pm
Yep, that’s right! You ARE, and you might not have realized it, but
I’m sure there’s SOMETHING that you feel PASSIONATE about.
Something that CAUGHT your interest so you did a bit of research
and found a ton of really COOL information. Well, we’d LOVE to hear
about it! Come and join other kids at our brand new program geared
just for YOU called, “YOU’RE THE EXPERT.” If you would like to be
a presenter for this program, please contact Colleen at cryan@grayslake.
info.
Back by popular demand. Join us for a fun
afternoon as artists Fox and Branch lead
the young and the young at heart through
children’s songs, traditional folk material,
and original music. This is a free family
event. Seating is limited and tickets are
required. Registration at Youth Services Desk. All ages.
LITTLE ENGINEERS (DROP IN)
Fridays: March 4 & 18; April 1 & 29;
May 13, 10:30 am
Put on your hard hats and break out your
tools, it’s time for Little Engineers to gather together for some fun play.
This is a free play environment for future engineers and their adult to
build together using wooden blocks, gears or Lincoln Logs. Ages 2 to
6. Drop in.
SECOND SATURDAY CRAFTS (DROP IN)
Saturdays: April 9 & May 14, 10 am
Do you like to craft? Drop in and craft with your family as you try
new projects and make new friends! Children 6 and under must be
accompanied by an adult.
TIS THE SEASON TO BE IRISH! (YR)
Thursday, March 17, 6:30 pm
Catch some luck of the Irish as we share St. Patrick’s Day stories,
games, and a craft. Dressing in something green is sure to add to your
luck! Grades K-2.
RAIN, WONDERFUL RAIN! (YR)
Thursday, March 24, 6:30 pm
Let’s celebrate rainy days with stories, songs and a craft. You can leave
your umbrella at home! Grades K-2.
STEM Literacy
Engineering and Math…
…building connections, developing potential, exploring new horizons in Science, Technology,
MONDAY NUMBERS (YR)
Monday, March 14, 4:15 pm
Come have fun with numbers and friends.
Grades K-1.
PAPER CIRCUITS (YR)
Tuesday, March 22, 10:30 am - grades 2-3
Wednesday, March 23, 10:30 am - grades 4-6
Let’s light up a paper
craft with LED lights
by making a simple
electrical circuit on a
flat piece of paper!
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BEE-BOTS (YR)
Tuesday, April 26, 10:30 am
The library is abuzz with Bees!! Don’t worry,
they don’t sting! Explore the world of simple
robots, and make a Bee-Bot move with simple
commands. Grades 1-6.
IT’S ELECTRIFYING (YR)
Wednesday, April 27, 10:30 am
Create a circuit and turn on a light, run
a motor or activate a sound. Learn about
electricity by completing projects using snap
circuit kits. It’s electrifying fun. Grades 3-6.
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LEGO: ROBOTICS (YR)
Thursday, April 21, 4:15-5:15 pm - Gears Goal Kicker
Thursday, May 19, 4:15-5:15 pm - Cams Cheerful Fans
Use your engineering and building skills
to construct LEGO models with motors,
pulleys, gears, and other interesting features.
You will even be able to add movement to
your model with LEGO software! You must
participate in 3 “Gears” projects to be able to
go on to “Cam” projects. Grades 4-6. Register
by phone or at the Youth Services Desk. This
program is made possible by The Friends of
the Grayslake Library.
(YR) = Registration by phone, online or at the Youth Services Desk is required. Out-of-district card holders can register for programs,
when space is available, starting two weeks before the event. Please note: Children grade 5 and under may attend programs on their own, but
a responsible adult must remain in the library during the program. Youth Programs are in demand. “No shows” are unfair to those on the waiting
list. Reservations not cancelled with 24 hours notice are “no shows” and will affect your ability to register for future programs.
Book Discussions
Books are available one month before the discussion at the Circulation Desk for those registered. Please read before attending.
AMERICAN GIRL BOOK CLUB (YR)
Tuesday, March 1, 4:30 pm
Take a journey back to 1904 with Samantha
Parkington, a 9 year old girl who is always
ready to lend a hand to somebody in need.
We will have a lively discussion, followed by
a fun craft! Grades 2-4. Books are available
one month before at Circulation Desk for those
registered. Please read before attending.
RADICAL READERS (YR)
Thursdays, March 10 & April 14, 4:15 pm
Where good books and good friends meet.
Join us for a great time talking books. Grades
4-6. Books are available one month before at
Circulation Desk for those registered. Please
read before attending.
NOVEL DETECTIVES (YR)
Wanted: Novel Detectives
Grades: 2-3
Mission: Investigate and rate good books
Dates:
Wednesdays @ 4 pm; March 9 & April 13
April is Kids’ Choice Month!
Books are available one month before at
Circulation Desk for those registered. Please
read before attending.
MOVIE MAGIC BOOK CLUB (YR)
Thursday, May 26, 3:30-5:30 pm
Check out the book Peter Pan by J.M. Barrie.
Read it. Then together we’ll watch the sequel,
Return to Neverland. Kids grades 2 and up
and their favorite adult.
Shhh! DETECTIVE GROUP (YR)
Wednesday, March 23, 4 pm in a secret
location TBA
Calling all graduated Novel Detectives. The
next secret agent meeting with Chief Ms.Tery
is on the topic of Delicious Reads. Grades 4
and up. Registration required, snack suggested!
Karing 4 Kids Series Programs designed for adults who care for kids
HOME SCHOOL SUPPORT GROUP (YR)
Monday, March 7, 7 pm
Homeschooling with Struggling and Special Needs Learners
Come and be encouraged as Christine Soto shares her journey
with homeschooling her autistic son and another child who never
seemed to “get it.” She will share practical wisdom she has learned
over her 21 years of homeschooling.
Monday, April 4, 7 pm
Curriculum and Enrichment Programs
Monday, May 2, 7 pm
Homeschooling gifted & twice-exceptional kids
Jen Merrill, author of If This is a Gift, Can I Send It Back? will share
insight and strategies to help navigate the intricacies of educating a
gifted child.
BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT (YR)
Saturday, March 12, 10 am
Ever feel like screaming or throwing a tantrum just
like your child? Many families raising toddlers/
preschoolers struggle with “behaviors.” There are
many resources on behavior management, but
what parent has time to read them?! During this
workshop, Ally Simpson (WeeBits For Families)
will talk about development of toddlers and
preschool age children and common behaviors.
We’ll brainstorm strategies about why your child
may have these problems and what you can do
about them. All parents, caregivers, or educators
are welcome to come, learn and share your
experiences.
HELPING HANDS
The summer is coming, and we are in need of a few “good hands” to help with crafts, programs, and keeping our room and books tidy during
the summer. Helping Hands is open to kids who are starting 6th - 8th grades, hold a Grayslake Library card, and have service hours to fill, or
who simply enjoy helping out. Registration forms are available beginning in April until openings are filled. For more information, ask at the Youth
Services Desk. Grades 6-8.
BOOK BUDDIES
This is an opportunity for middle-school kids who want to share their love of reading to buddy-up with younger children and read stories out
loud. Readers must have completed 5th grade and hold a Grayslake Library card. Reading sessions will be on Tuesdays and Fridays in June and
July at 10 am and Tuesdays at 6:30 pm. Registration forms are available beginning in April. Space is limited. For more information, ask at the
Youth Services Desk. Grades 6-8.
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Spring Story Times
No registration necessary for the following storytimes.
FAMILY STORY TIMES (DROP IN)
The entire family is invited to enjoy these special story times.
Children younger than age 3 must be accompanied by an
adult. All ages.
• Mondays, March 7, 14 & 28; April 4,18 & 25, 10 am
• Wednesdays, March 9, 16 & 30; April 6, 20 & 27; May
11 & 18, 6 pm
• Thursdays, March 10, 17 & 31; April 7, 21 & 28; May
12 & 19, 10 am
WONDERTIME (DROP IN)
Where toddlers have a wonderful time! Singing, dancing,
and books (of course!) are all part of this storytime, designed
just for your walking 15-month to 2 ½ year old and a parent
or caregiver. Siblings are welcome if they do not cause a
distraction. Drop in.
• Wednesdays, March 9, 16 & 30; April 6 & 20; May 11 &
18, 10:30 am
BABY PLAY (DROP IN)
Bring your newborn to crawling 15-month old to the library
for some baby play! We’ll have fun reading, singing and
bouncing, with lots of time for playing and socializing. Drop in.
• Tuesdays, March 15; April 5 & 19; May 17, 11 am
BABYTIME CAFÉ (DROP IN)
Time to get out of the house with baby! Parents and
caregivers, bring your newborn to 18-month old baby and
enjoy spending time with others at this informal get-together.
We’ll have food, drinks, and adult conversations. Drop in.
• Tuesdays, March 8 & 29; May 10, 11 am
Teen Programs
(YR)=Register by phone, online or at the Youth Services Desk
for the following events.
LAPSIT (YR)
Share special moments with your 2 to 3 year old and have
some fun. Older siblings and babies in carriers are welcome if
they do not cause a distraction.
• Mondays, March 7, 14 & 28; April 4,18 & 25, 11 am
• Thursdays, March 10, 17 & 31; April 7, 21 & 28, 11 am
PRESCHOOL STORY TIME (YR)
A special time for children ages 4 to 6 who can attend on their
own.
• Tuesdays, March 8, 15 & 29; April 5, 19 & 26; May 10 &
17, 1 pm
BRIGHT STARS: A SENSORY STORY TIME (YR)
This is a story time for children who may have a hard time
in large groups, are on the autism spectrum or are sensitive
to sensory overload. Together we’ll enjoy books, songs, and
movement. Siblings are welcome and encouraged to join us.
Ages 4-8 with an adult caregiver.
• Saturday, April 9, 10:30 am
Safe Child
The Grayslake Area Public Library is dedicated to providing a
welcoming and safe environment for people of all ages. In order to
accomplish this, the library relies on parents/caregivers to closely
supervise their children. The Board of Trustees has adopted
an Unattended Children’s Policy, stipulating that a responsible
adult remain in the library while a child grade 5 and under is
participating in a program. For more information, please ask a
library staff member for a copy of the complete policy or view it at
www.grayslake.info.
- grades 7-12
Registration is not required for any of these events, so feel free to drop-in if you can and bring a friend!
TEEN ADVISORY GROUP (TAG)
1st Tuesday of the month, 6-7 pm
March 1, April 5 & May 3
Get together with other Teens to discuss important topics and help
plan future library programs.
ANIME CLUB
2nd Wednesday of the month, 5:30-7 pm
March 9, April 13 & May 11
Konnichiwa! Do you love Anime or Manga? Come to discuss and
watch these popular Japanese art forms.
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THURSDAY NIGHT TEEN BOOK CHAT
3rd Thursday of the month, 4:30-6 pm
March 17, April 21 & May 19
Love to read? Stop by to talk about your favorite books! Hear about
what other people are reading and what new titles are coming to the
library.
TEEN WRITERS GROUP
3rd Monday of the month, 4:30-6 pm
March 21, April 18 & May 16
Aspiring Teen authors, poets, or songwriters are encouraged to come
and share work with your peers. Activities will be available to develop
your writing, editing, and critiquing skills.
Teen Programs
grades 7-12
AFTER-HOURS TEEN HANGOUT
Fridays: March 25, April 29 & May 27, 5-7 pm
Hangout at the library after it closes! Video games*, crafts, and more!
Open to anyone in grades 7-12. Perfect for GMS students if there’s an
FNO!
*Thank you to the anonymous patron who so generously donated
the funds to purchase new gaming systems for the Teens! In
addition to an Xbox 360 and a Wii, we can now offer a Play Station
4, an Xbox One, and a Wii U at the Video Game Hangouts! Your
kindness will not be forgotten.
BOOKS TO BOX OFFICE: TEEN FILM SERIES
Fridays: March 18, April 15 & May 20, 3:30 pm
Watch some of the most beloved books come alive on the big screen.
Popcorn, as always, will be provided. Open to anyone in grades 7-12.
March 18: Insurgent
Haunted by her past choices but desperate to protect
the ones she loves, Tris with Four at her side, faces one
impossible challenge after another as they unlock the
truth about the past and ultimately the future of their
world.
April 15: The Seventh Son
The sole remaining warrior of a mystical order travels
to find a prophesied hero born with incredible powers.
Together they embark on a daring adventure to vanquish
a dark queen and her army of supernatural assassins.
May 20: The Perks of Being a Wallflower
A freshman named Charlie who is always watching from
the sidelines meets a pair of charismatic seniors who take
him under their wing.
BEGIN YOUR COLLEGE SEARCH with Thomas Jaworski (TR)
Monday, April 11, 7 pm
Finding the right college does not
mean choosing where you will
live the next four years. It means
finding the best academic, social
and financial fit for college bound
students. In this presentation,
Thomas Jaworski of Quest College
Consulting will provide high school families with tips and advice on
how to start and breakdown the stressful college search process. This
program is designed for both students and parents.
(TR)=Teen Registration is HIGHLY
Encouraged. Contact us online,
by phone, or at either the Adult
Reference Desk or Teen Reference
Desk.
MONEY SMART WEEK
April 23 - 30
COLLEGE SAVINGS NIGHT (TR)
Monday, April 25, 6 pm
The cost of college tuition increases every year, leaving many
families wondering how they will be able to afford college.
Wouldn’t it be great if you could live worry‐free and not be
concerned about how you will pay for college? Well, you can!
Please join us to learn more about 529s. A representative from
College Illinois! and JPV Financial will be here to present
information on saving for college. This program is open to both
students and parents.
HOW TO PREPARE FOR THE RISING COST OF COLLEGE
with Thomas Jaworski (TR)
Tuesday, April 26, 7 pm
Each year, the price of college tuition rises higher than the annual
inflation rate. With these steep increases, how can college bound
families afford to pay for college? Thomas J. Jaworski of Quest
College Consulting will share his expertise to breakdown the cost
of college, explain changes to the financial aid process and how to
find scholarships. This program is designed for both parents and
students to help maximize their dollar for college.
ACT PRACTICE TEST (TR)
Saturday, April 30, 10 am - 2:30 pm
Take a timed ACT practice test, sponsored by the Huntington
Learning Center of Grayslake. Check-in starts at 9:30 a.m. for the 10
a.m. test start time, so please don’t be late. Students should bring a
#2 pencil and a non-phone calculator (ideally a graphing calculator).
Tests will be graded by the next day and distributed at the followup event below. Open to anyone in grades 7-12. REGISTRATION
REQUIRED.
ACT TEST RESULTS AND FOLLOW-UP (TR)
Sunday, May 1, 2 pm
Get your results and a full analysis of your ACT Practice Test the
next day! Representatives from the Huntington Learning Center
of Grayslake will be available to go over the test and offer some
helpful study strategies. Open to the test takers and their families.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
STUDY AND SNACK
May 16, 17 & 18, 3-6 pm
Finals are just around the corner! The meeting rooms will be open for
groups and individuals to come and study for a couple hours in the
quietness of the library. Also, snacks will be available for when you
need to re-fuel! Open to anyone in grades 7-12.
VolunTEENS Needed!
You can earn service hours by volunteering at the library! Visit the Teen Services Desk for more information!
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ADULT PROGRAMS
TOPICS AND TREATS
HYDRANGEAS ARE HOT! (AR)
Tuesday, March 1, 7 pm
Spring is right around the corner! Are you ready to get
outside and garden? Let horticulturist Sharon Yiesla, owner
of “Sharon Yiesla, Horticultural Services”, guide you on
selecting and caring for the hydrangeas best for your space.
Hydrangeas have become one of the most prominent plants
in landscaping, with many new varieties available. Yiesla’s
experience includes working as an Horticulture Educator with
the University of Illinois Extension and teaching classes at the
Chicago Botanic Garden.
COSTUMES OF DOWNTON ABBEY (AR)
Wednesday, March 9, 7:30 pm
Want more Downton? Did you enjoy this acclaimed PBS/
BBC series? Are you a fan of fashion? This popular series has
given us both memorable characters and costumes. Chicago’s
Driehaus Museum has an exhibit running Feb – May featuring
over 35 costumes from the series. Art historian Jeff Mishur
will present a slide lecture discussing the costumes from
exhibit and their historic context.
ZENDALAS: AN ADULT COLORING WORKSHOP (AR)
Tuesday, April 5, 7 pm
Do you remember coloring as a child? Adult coloring is
all the rage! This peaceful and engrossing activity is great
for all ages and experience levels. Favorite art instructor,
Christine Thornton will teach you how to create your own
mandala coloring pages (“zendalas”) in this hands-on drawing
workshop. No art experience required; beginners and
experienced artists are welcome. You will leave with your own
beautiful designs.
MONEY SMART WEEK
APRIL 23 - 30
UNDERSTANDING YOUR
MEDICARE OPTIONS (AR)
Thursday, April 28, 7 pm
Need help navigating all the healthcare program options
available to you? In this educational seminar Mark Altman,
Benefit Advisor, will cover understanding Medicare; the
different components, option programs, and prescription drug
plans.
BEEKEEPING 101 (AR)
Tuesday, May 3, 7 pm
Have you thought about beekeeping? Are you interested in
having a bee friendly yard? Peter Poli, President of the Racine
Kenosha Beekeepers Association will cover: the necessary
gear, what your first year of beekeeping looks like, and bee
diseases and illnesses. Poli will also provide ideas that
everyone can use to make their property more bee friendly.
ALL ABOUT OLIVE OIL
Thursday, May 26, 7 pm
Think you know olive oil? Join Sandy Washburn, of Oh
Olive! in Liberality, who will share her knowledge of olive oil,
including the history, health benefits, and varieties available.
This program will also explore its powerful antioxidant
properties, and participants will sample a variety of premium
oils.
THURSDAY NIGHT BOOK CHAT
Books are available for check-out at the Circulation Desk one month prior to the meeting date.
DROP IN, NEWCOMERS ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND!
Thursday, March 17, 7 pm
ANIMAL FARM by George Orwell
A satire on totalitarianism
in which farm animals
overthrow their human
owner and set up their own
government.
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Thursday, April 21, 7 pm
MIDNIGHT IN EUROPE
by Alan Furst
Failing to secure American
support for the Republican
side of the Spanish Civil
War in 1938, a minor
Spanish noble travels to
Paris, where he promotes
the Republic cause before
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undertaking a mission to infiltrate the
Spanish government.
Thursday, May 19, 7 pm
FEVER by Mary Beth
Keane
A
spectacularly bold and
intriguing novel about the
woman known as “Typhoid
Mary,” the first person in
America identified as a
healthy carrier of Typhoid Fever.
(AR) = Registration required by contacting us online, by phone,
or at the Adult Reference Desk.
FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY
FILM SERIES
Join Robert for an after-hours film discussion for adults. This Friday night spectacular is brought to you
by the Friends of the Library. Films will be shown on the big screen. Refreshments will be provided.
Friday, March 18, 6:30 pm
THE OLD DARK HOUSE
One of Robert’s favorite films:
Seeking shelter from a storm,
five travelers are in for a
bizarre and terrifying night.
“Would you like a potato?”
Friday, April 15, 6:30 pm
SONS OF THE DESERT
Laurel & Hardy have trouble
with their spouses. With
featured short, “Them Thar
Hills.”
Friday, May 20, 6:30 pm
A NIGHT AT THE OPERA
The Marx Brothers take on
high society. “Shh! Don’t wake
him up. He’s got insomnia, he’s
trying to sleep it off.”
TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS
APPY TO HELP (DROP IN)
Monday March 14, 7-8:30 pm
Monday April 11, 7-8:30 pm
Monday May 9, 7-8:30 pm
Do you have questions about apps or your mobile device?
Learn to stream movies, television shows and music or download
eBooks, eAudiobooks, and magazines onto your tablet or device.
Stop by the Adult Reference Desk, and let us help you get started.
Bring your device and library card, as well as your Apple ID, Google
Play and Amazon account info (if applicable).
INTERNET BASICS (AR)
Monday March 28, 7-8:30 pm
Learn how to use the internet and all the things you can do. We will
discuss how to connect using different browsers and search methods.
AARP TAX-AIDE (AR)
The AARP Tax-Aide program will be offering free tax return
filing (federal and state returns) at the library this coming tax
filing season. The service is offered on Wednesdays from 9:30
am - 1:30 pm beginning February 3 and continuing until April 13.
The confidential service is primarily provided for seniors and low
income clients. Appointments are required and can be made at the
Adult Reference Desk or by calling 847-223-5313 x200. (Tax return
filing will not be available on April 6 due to the Friends Book Sale
setup.)
WRITERS GROUP (DROP IN)
Mondays, April 18 & May 16,
6:30-8:30 pm
Connect with other writers at our
monthly meetings.
WINDOWS BASICS (AR)
Monday, April 18, 7-8:30 pm
This class is designed for those who are new to Windows or just need
a refresher course. We will discuss how to create folders, work with
files, and adjust settings.
GOOGLE BASICS (AR)
Monday, May 23, 7-8:30 pm
Learn to access Google services like Gmail, Google Docs, Google
Drive and YouTube. Create a Google account and learn to manage and
customize settings for Google apps and services you use.
This is a hands-on class.
Please bring your laptop or mobile device if possible.
If you do not have a device, laptops will be provided.
Friends of the Library
Winter Concert Series
TRILLIUM
Sunday, March 13, 3-4 pm
Concert for St. Patrick’s Day
Trillium – A Midwest wildflower
that’s been known to spring
up almost anywhere! This
accomplished acoustic music
quartet is comprised of: vocals,
hammered dulcimer, guitar banjo, bass, fiddle and mandolin. Rich
Warren, Host of WFMT’s Midnight Special where they are frequent
guests, remarks “They’re quite a lively band!” Trillium will perform an
energetic array of Celtic music to help you begin your St. Patrick’s Day
celebrations.
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LIBRARY HOURS
Monday-Thursday 9:30 am - 9 pm
Friday
9:30 am - 6 pm
Saturday
9:30 am - 5 pm
Sunday*
1 pm - 5 pm
*Closed Sundays from Memorial
Day weekend through Labor Day
weekend.
LIBRARY CLOSINGS
•Easter; Sunday, March 27
•Memorial Day Eve; Sunday, May 29
•Memorial Day; Monday, May 30
LIBRARY BOARD MEETINGS
Open to the public.
Tuesdays at 7 pm
March 8, April 12, May 10
**ECRWSS**
Postal Customer
Spring 2016 Newsletter
Persons with disabilities can arrange for special assistance with library programs
by calling (847) 223-5313 two weeks prior to any program.
Grayslake Library Foundation
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GRAYSLAKE LIBRARY FOUNDATION
LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Scott Landy - President
Timothy S. Powell - Vice-President
Lisa Tonkery - Treasurer
Fredrick Barnett - Secretary
Kathleen Starzec - Trustee
Wendy Petera - Trustee
Philip S. Howe - Trustee
Nonprofit Org.
U.S. Postage Paid
Grayslake, IL
60030
Permit No. 148
The Grayslake Library Foundation’s Fourth Annual MiniGolf
Fundraiser will be held March 5th and 6th. We will have familyfriendly daytime sessions 1 - 4 pm on Saturday and Sunday
afternoons. The 21-and-Up Saturday evening session will once
again feature a Dessert Extravaganza. Tickets are $5 for the daytime
session and $20 for the evening one. They will be available at the
Circulation Desk in February.
If you’d like to sponsor a hole, please contact Roberta Thomas, Library Director at 847-223-5313
x205 for more information.
LIBRARY DIRECTOR
Roberta Thomas
NEWSLETTER DESIGNER
Danette Zingsheim
Visit www.grayslake.info for a
complete list of all upcoming
programs. All programs are subject
to cancellation or rescheduling.
All program registrants and
participants must permit the taking
of photographs of themselves during
library activities and programs for
future publication materials.
The Next Page is published four
times during the year. Due to bulk
mailing procedures, a few residents
outside the library district receive the
newsletter.
Friends of the Library
Mark your calendars for the Spring Used Booksale April 8-10.
Friday, April 8 from 9:30 am - 5 pm
Saturday, April 9 from 9:30 am - 4 pm
Sunday, April 10, Bag Sale, from 1 - 4 pm
If you have questions about the Friends of the Library, email a message to the Friends at friends@
grayslake.info.
The next meeting of the Friends of the Library is Thursday, March 10 at 7 pm.
847-223-5313
www.grayslake.info
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