“Devour a Book” SUMMER READING PROGRAM ICE CREAM

Wood Dale Public Library 520 N. Wood Dale Road Wood Dale, IL 60191 Phone: 630‐766‐6762 Fax: 630‐766‐5715 Web: www.wooddalelibrary.org “Devour a Book”
Adult Summer Reading Program
June 1 - August 31
Read or listen to a book or a periodical,
or watch one of the Library’s “special display” food DVDs
to participate in the Adult Summer Reading Program, “Devour a Book”.
Pick up your reading log at the Public Service Desk to receive a sign-up prize.
Read, listen, or watch to complete your reading log and receive
another prize for completing this year’s program.
Come to the Library this summer to
“Devour a Book”
and
fill your mind!
“Devour a Book”
Youth Services Summer Reading Program
June 1— July 30
Materials to register for this year’s Summer Reading Program “Devour a Book” are
available on the tables in the youth department. Readers keep track of the time spent
reading by coloring in a box on their reading log for every 15 minutes that they read, are read to, or
that they read to anyone else. Readers record one title read for each five hours turned in.
If you read more than one picture book in that time, you can choose your favorite.
If you are reading chapter books, it is okay to put the same title down several times.
Prize bag incentives are given out at five hour marks by age group.
Readers who complete more than one reading log are able to enter a drawing.
“Devour a Book”
SUMMER READING PROGRAM ICE CREAM SOCIAL
Saturday, July 31 from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
All participants of the Summer Reading Program are welcome to attend this event.
The ice cream will be provided by Uncle Harry’s of Wisconsin located in Addison on Lake Street.
Registration is required for each individual - young and old - who would like ice cream at this event
to ensure that we have enough ice cream for everyone!
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Friday & Saturday 10
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Mark Winger - President
Board of Trustees
Barbara Dunn - Trustee
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Jeanna Matuszewski - Vice President
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Maggie Stillabower - Trustee
Maddalena Sparacio - Secretary
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Lynnette Zaremba - Trustee
Salvatore Lombardi Jr. - Treasurer
Library Director: Yvonne Bergendorf
BookVenture: What’s New?
Biography and Memoir
Wednesday, July 7 at 7 p.m.
Celebrities, sport stars, and CEO’s. Fascinating
people with stories to tell. Discover the newest
memoirs and biographies in the collection,
share your favorite biography, and enter a
drawing for a free book.
BookVenture: Humorous Fiction
Tuesday, August 3 at 7 p.m.
You already know a book is going to be
funny when the title is Big Trouble or
And My Shoes Keep Walking Back to You.
If you need more laughs in your life, or if
you have funny stories to tell, this program
is just for you!
Love and Forgiveness Book Discussions:
Third in the series of the scholar led Love and Forgiveness Book Discussion.
Copies of the books are available at the Public Service Desk
Tuesday, July 13 at 7 p.m.
The Shack by William P. Young will be discussed.
This best selling novel tells the story of a man who
meets with God four years after his daughter is
brutally murdered.
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Tuesday, August 10 at 7 p.m.
Don’t Let’s Go to the Dogs Tonight by Alexandra
Fuller is a memoir. Living in Africa during the
Rhodesian civil war, the author reflects on racism,
wartime, and her family experiences with
alcoholism and loss during turbulent times.
What can your Wood Dale Library Card do for you?
Check out books, magazines, DVDs, CD’s, electronic games Check out a Kill-a-Watt (more information on this new service
in this newsletter) Internet access Attend adult and juvenile programs Access your account online to renew, review, and place holds 24/7 Access library databases from your office, home, or school 24/7 Download audiobooks 24/7 These are just a few of the great services available to you with your Wood Dale Library Card!
To get a Wood Dale Library Card you must live within the library district and have a Picture ID or Driver’s License and a piece of
mail with your name and current address. Visit the Library to get your Wood Dale Library Card today!
Adult Programs
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Fruit and Vegetable Bouquets Tuesday, July 6 at 7 p.m.
Please join Chef Rose Deneen when she presents “Fruit and Vegetable
Creations”. Chef Rose will demonstrate how to create a fruit and vegetable bouquet. She
will give you tips on the best tools to use and the best ways to cut your fruit to make an edible
sculpture.
Nalesniki (Crepes, Blintzes) Workshop Tuesday, July 27 at 7 p.m.
Learn how to make Polish “nalesniki”, the thinnest of pancakes. This easy dish can be
served for dessert or for dinner, depending on the filling. You will be able to sample this
thin pancake creation, receive practical preparation advice, hands-on practice, and sweet
and savory recipes.
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Chicago Cossacks Russian Music and Dance Thursday, July 15 at 7 p.m.
A Family Entertainment Night Event
The Chicago Cossacks will perform Russian, Cossack, Ukrainian and Gypsy dances. They will be
accompanied by authentic music performed on Russian folk instruments including the Domra and
Bayan. Join us for this truly authentic experience.
Women’s Self Defense Class Saturday, August 7 from 2- 5 p.m.
This workshop is devoted to the explanation, demonstration, and practice of simple self defense
moves followed by the use of these moves on a padded assailant. This workshop is informative,
safe, and fun! Great for the college student going away for the first time.
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Dream Interpretation Wednesday, July 21 at 7 p.m.
Ever have the same dream over and over again? Come to Dream Interpretation
and learn from a representative of the School of Metaphysics about what causes dreams,
what your dreams mean, and the symbolism behind them.
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Refreshments will be served
All Library Programs are no charge unless otherwise noted
Registration is strongly encouraged for all Library programs unless otherwise noted.
Register online at www.wooddalelibrary.org, by visiting the Library,
or by calling 630-766-6762.
Selling on eBay
eBay 101 Beginners’ Class
eBay 102 Advanced Tips and Tricks
Tuesday, July 20 at 7 p.m.
Tuesday, Aug 17 at 7 p.m.
Ready to make some $$ selling some of your
"stuff" on eBay? Plan to attend this fun and
informative eBay 101 Selling Basics program by
eBay University Instructor Jack Waddick. Sit
back and let Jack walk you through the steps to
successful eBay selling. This lively session will
include real time demos on eBay.com and plenty
of time for your questions. No technical
mumbo jumbo…everyone is welcome!
Did you know over 1.3 million people make a living
selling “stuff” on eBay? Plan to attend this fun and
informative eBay Advanced Selling program by eBay
University Instructor Jack Waddick. Sit back and let
Jack demonstrate the advanced tools, tips, and
strategies used by some of eBay's TOP sellers. This
lively advanced session will include real time demos on
eBay.com and time for your questions.
Computer Classes
Computer Tutoring Friday Mornings in July at: 10 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 11 a.m. 11:30 a.m.
Need help getting started using a computer? Have questions about using the Internet? Personal tutoring is
available on Friday mornings in July. Walk-ins are welcome if a reservation is available.
Sessions are limited to 30 minutes and will start on the hour and half-hour.
Introduction to Computers
Saturday, July 17 at 10:30 a.m.
Topics covered include the features
of the Vista operating system,
computer hardware and software.
File management will be explained.
Introduction to the Internet
Saturday, July 31 at 10:30 a.m.
Browser basics will be explained as well
as background information about the
Internet. Learn to use search engines and
search strategies to find information.
A list of visited websites will be available.
This is a hands-on class for beginners that will give
Participants should be comfortable using a mouse.
participants time to practice.
Go Green @ the Library
Kill-a-Watt donated by ComEd
You can now check out a Kill-a-Watt device for two weeks to monitor your home energy use.
A Kill-a-Watt can be used to monitor the efficiency of your current household appliances, as well
as televisions and other major consumers of energy in your home, identifying the “energy abusers”
in your home so that you can become a smarter energy consumer. Go GREEN @ the Library!
Smile! Attendance at a Wood Dale Public Library program or event constitutes consent to be photographed for
possible use on our website, or in other promotional material. If you do not wish your image to be published,
please notify a member of the library staff before the program begins.
YOUTH SERVICES AT THE
WOOD DALE PUBLIC LIBRARY
Baby Time
12 - 24 Months
Thursday
July 1,8,15, 22 & 29
10:30 - 10:50 a.m.
Toddler Time
24 - 36 Months
Wednesday
July 7, 14, 21 & 28
10:30 - 10:50 a.m.
Toddler Play
2 - 4 Years
Friday
July 9 & 23
10:30 - 11:00 a.m.
Musical Story Time
3 - 7 Years
Tuesday
July 6, 13, 20 & 27
3:00 - 3:45 p.m.
Pajama Story Time
3 - 7 Years
Tuesday
July 6, 13, 20 & 27
7:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Stories & Movement
3 - 7 Years
Wednesday
July 7, 14, 21 & 28
11:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Polish Story Time
3 - 7 Years
Tuesday
July 20 & August 24
6:00 - 6:30 p.m.
Spanish Story Time
3 - 7 Years
Wednesday
July 21
6:00 - 6:30 p.m.
RETRO CRAFTS
Ages 11-18
Wed., July 7, 14, 21 & 28
3-4 p.m.
Take a step back into the past and make cool and groovy crafts this summer.
Craft projects include making tie-dye shirts and paper beads, painting vases and much more.
Supplies need to be ordered in advance, so please register today.
SCENE IT?
Ages 8-18
Thurs., July 8 & 22
3:30-4:30 p.m.
If you know the Disney animated feature that has aliens and hula dancers
or the spell that Professor McGonagull uses to transform a bird into a
water goblet, then the game Scene It? is for you. Register today so teams can be formed and
you can win cool Disney and Harry Potter Prizes.
Family Entertainment Daytime @ the
Wood Dale Public Library
CHICAGO SKY BASKETBALL
PLAYER VISIT
Thursday, July 15
3 - 4 p.m.
Meet a WNBA basketball player
at the library. The Chicago Sky player will
talk about her experiences playing basketball
and will sign autographs for fans of all ages!
SPIRIT OF THE EAGLE
Saturday, August 14
9:30 a.m. to Noon
Stop by the Library to experience
this living history presentation on Native
American culture. Native American
Jon Jordan will set up a tipi on the Library’s
lawn. Patrons are invited to stop in and view
cultural artifacts, ask questions and experience
the past first hand.
Family Entertainment Night @ the
Wood Dale Public Library
DAVE RUDOLF’S BEACH
PARTY!
Thursday, July 1 at 7 p.m.
Dave’s beach party program is a totally
interactive music concert with hula hooping,
bubble machines and limboing. Dave brings
the hula hoops and music; you bring the dance
moves and bubble popping enthusiasm!
CHICAGO COSSACKS
RUSSIAN MUSIC & DANCE
Thursday, July 15 at 7 p.m.
The Chicago Cossacks will perform Russian,
Cossack, Ukrainian and Gypsy dances, accompanied on authentic Russian folk instruments.
Join us for this truly authentic experience.
DENNIS DEBONDT
VERY FUNNY MAGIC
Thursday, July 8 at 7 p.m.
Amazing! Hilarious! Dynamic! Inspiring!
Great Messages!
How could you miss this show?
There will be loads of laughs, and a summer
reader may even float in the air. (Do you dare
volunteer?) Dennis may even inspire you to
check out some books on magic from the
Library - after all that’s how he started!
MARK DVORAK
OLD SONGS & NEW PEOPLE
Thursday, July 22 at 7 p.m.
Mark will lift his voice in celebration of the
old songs we all remember. He captures the
attention of young audiences with sing-along,
SCALES & TAILS
participation songs, and action songs. His mix
Thursday, July 29 at 7 p.m.
of songs is a wonderful blend of traditional,
Encounter exotic animals that will de- fun and nonsense.
light and educate your entire family. Audience
Please check the Events calendar for other Youth
size is limited, so please register early.
Services programs @ www.wooddalelibrary.org