Winter 2015-2016 - Alsip-Merrionette Park Public Library District

Alsip-Merrionette Park Public Library District
Winter 2016
VOL. 32, NO. 1
AMPL News
FREE Streaming from
Your Library!
Library Hours
The library now offers two free streaming
services, providing Alsip-Merrionette
Park Library cardholders with immediate
Internet access to movies, music and books.
Library Closed
Hoopla Digital provides FREE movies,
TV shows, music, audiobooks, eBooks
and comics. Hoopla is quick, easy and
free. Once you set up a Hoopla account
online or download the app, you will have
immediate access to 300,000 titles from
your smartphone, tablet and computer.
Borrow up to 10 titles per calendar month.
New content is added weekly so be sure to
visit often.
Freegal, the library’s music download service, provides two hours of music-streaming
per day. Freegal offers 9 million songs from
28,000 labels, including Sony Music. In
addition, district cardholders can still
Monday–Thursday. . . . . .9am - 9pm
Friday & Saturday . . . . . .9am - 5pm
Sunday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1pm - 5pm
Drive-up book return open 24 hours
Christmas Eve . . . . . . December 24
Christmas Day . . . . . December 25
New Year’s Eve . . . . . December 31
New Year’s Day. . . . . . . . . January 1
download-to-own 3 songs from Freegal
each week.
Both Hoopla and Freegal provide free
apps through Android’s Google Play or
the Apple App Store. Computer users can
access both through the DOWNLOADS/
eBOOKS tab on the library’s website,
alsiplibrary.info. Kindle Fire users can
find the Freegal app at SlideMe.org. For
additional assistance with either service,
contact the Adult Services Department at
708.926.7024. Next time you’re looking
for fabulous free content to stream
or download, don’t forget your library
has a lot to offer!
15th Annual Food and Toy Drive
The library is proud to sponsor our Annual Food and Toy Drive. Please bring new
unwrapped toys, non-perishable food items or monetary donations to the library. All
donations will be distributed by Worth Township to area families in need. For additional
information, please contact the Adult Services Information Desk at 708.926.7024.
Board Meetings
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
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Teen Programs
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library to register for any programs you may be interested in attending.
Mario Kart 8 Tournament
Custom Hoodies
Tabletop Gaming
Saturday, January 16 at 2 pm
Saturday, March 5 at 1 pm
Tuesday, April 26 at 5 pm
Show off your Mario Kart skills in our
local tournament! The winner of the
tournament will earn a $50 GameStop
gift card. Visit our teen program page
for more info on characters and rules:
http://www.alsiplibrary.info/teens/
teen-programs.
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.
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
Splendor. Feel free to bring your own
games as well!
Valentine Earrings
Tuesday, March 8 at 6 pm
Saturday, February 6 at 1pm
Get ready for Valentine’s Day by creating
your own heart-shaped earrings! They’re
simple to make, even if you have no
experience making jewelry.
Chocolate-Dipped
Strawberries
Tuesday, February 9 at 6 pm
Make a sweet for your sweet! Join us to
dip strawberries in melted chocolate,
add a variety of toppings, and put them
in gift boxes.
Divergent Book Discussion
and Movie Trip
The new Divergent movie, Allegiant,
releases on March 18th, and here’s
your chance to score some free tickets!
Anybody who visits our Divergent book
discussion will be given free passes to
the movie!
FAFSA Assistance
Saturday, April 30 at 1 pm
Henna Tattoos
Thursday, April 21 at 6 pm
Add a little ink to your look with Henna
Tattoos! This is a great chance for you
to add intricate designs to your arms
without fear!
The FAFSA deadline for 2016 is July
30th, so stop by the library for help filling
out the application to receive financial
aid for college. Please call the library for
information on the materials you’ll need
to bring.
Middle School Fun & Friends!
TAG (Teen Advisory Group)
Teen Tech Week
First Thursday of every month at 7 pm
March 6-12, 2016
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.
January 7, February 4, March 3
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Mini Maker Faire
Sunday, March 6 from 2-4 pm
Join us for family-friendly event focused on inventions,
creativity, and imagination. A Celebration of the Maker
Culture!
Adult Programs
Registration is required for all programs. Call the Adult Services information desk at 708.926.7024 for information.
Arm Knitting
“The Hundred-Foot Journey”
Wednesday, December 2 at 6 pm
Tuesday, January 27, 2016 at 10 am
Adults and high school age teens are invited to join us. Arm
knitting is all the rage! It’s a quick and easy way to make
a warm, cozy infinity scarf using nothing more than your
arms. In no time at all you’ll be ready to run out the door
wearing your new scarf. Better yet, give as a gift for the
holidays. Yarn will be provided.
What’s better than watching a movie on the big screen?
Join us in the library’s meeting room for a movie and light
refreshments. Enjoy this uplifting story that bursts with flavor,
passion and heart. By producers Steven Spielberg and Oprah
Winfrey and starring Academy Award winner Helen Mirren,
“The Hundred-Foot Journey” is sure to make you smile.
Eisenhower High School Holiday
Concert
Sunday, December 6 at 2 pm
The Eisenhower High School Holiday Concert is sure to
wow fans of festive music, as jazz band and chorus performs
seasonal favorites. Join us in supporting these talented
students. Light refreshments will be served.
Knit & Crochet Club
3rd Wednesday of each month
at 6 pm
December 16, January 20,
February 17
Join Blanca Delgado and other
like-minded needle enthusiasts
each month for a stitching good time! Bring your yarn
and needles and get ready to stitch. All skill levels are
welcome. Holiday refreshments will be served at the
December meeting so be sure to join the club.
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Wednesday, January 13, 2016 at 7 pm
The Affordable Care Act has changed the way many
people get health insurance coverage. Premium tax credits
and cost-sharing help are available to those who qualify.
Understand the healthcare options available so you can
make an informed choice.
The Presidents: Historical Facts,
Trivia and More
Wednesday, February 10 at 7 pm
Historian Jim Gibbons will present fun-filled trivia and
historical facts about the Presidents of the United States.
Did you know that four presidents rode in the same car
that JFK was assassinated in after his assassination? Elvis
met with Richard Nixon and asked to become a Federal
Agent-at-Large? Jimmy Carter fought a “killer” rabbit who
dared to approach his fishing boat? Come enjoy an evening
celebrating our country’s Presidents.
2016 Alsip Library Antiques Show
Wednesday, February 24 at 7 pm
Dust off that antique stored in the attic and have it appraised
by Rex Newell of Rex’s Antiques. This program is very
popular, so register early. The first 40 Alsip-Merrionette Park
Library cardholders have priority.
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Kids Programs
Registration begins Saturday, January 16 for residents. Open registration begins Saturday, January 23 for all others.
Programs start the week of January 31 and run through March 5.
Preschool Programs
Preschool Pals
Toddler Art
Tuesdays from 10-10:30 am
Thursdays at 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 to take the chill off
these winter mornings.
Ages 2 to 5 years old with caregiver.
Toddlers will explore activities that
engage the senses and help them
understand the world around them.
Bouncing Babies
Alphabet Stew
Drop in Family Music
Wednesdays from 10-10:30 am
Wednesdays from 2-2:30 pm
Fridays from 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. Books,
rhymes, fingerplays, and activities are
centered on letters of the alphabet.
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.
After Dark Art
Snowy Stories
Tinkering & Technology
Mondays at 6:30 pm
Wednesdays from 6:30-7 pm
Grades 1 and up. Our Monday night
art class is back! Fun projects will
include watercolor and salt snowflake
paintings, winter tree collages,
and more. Please join us to create
something special this winter.
Ages birth to 6 years old with caregiver.
Grab the family and come on out to
the library on Wednesday evenings for
stories, sensory table activities, crafts,
games, and more. Join us for this
low-key welcoming program. No
pre-registration required, just drop
in when you can.
Thursdays from 6:30-7:15 pm
February 11, 18, 23
Evening Programs
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Grades 4 to 8. We’ll continue exploring
the world of littleBits Electronics and
add some new technology projects to
our Thursday nights.
Kids Programs
Registration is required for all programs unless otherwise noted.
Saturday Specials
Afterschool
Programs
The Mad Scientists Club
Mondays from 4-4:30 pm
Grades 2-5. 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!
Eco-Kids
Tuesdays from 4-4:30 pm
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.
Grades K to 5. We’re so happy to continue our Eco
Club throughout this winter. We hope to inspire the
children to become life-long environmental protectors.
Winter Wednesdays
Wednesdays from 4-4:30 pm
Grades K to 5. It’s cold
outside, but there’s fun
and creativity inside! Join
us for winter themed and
Valentine projects with
paper, paint, and more.
Passport Club
Thursdays from 4-4:30 pm
Minecraft Meet-up
Saturdays from 11:15-12:15 pm
Grades 2 and up. Do you love Minecraft? Want to meet others
who love it just as much as you? Join us at this club where we
use the Minecraft server to create a safe and controlled environment for Minecraft enthusiasts. Because Library equipment will
be provided, a Minecraft User Name is needed from you.
February 20 & March 5
Grades K to 5. We will continue to travel the world
without even leaving the library. Each week we will
jet off to even more destinations and learn about their
culture while making a craft, and listening to stories.
Bingo
Fridays from 4-4:30 pm
Grades K to 5. Join us as we play regular bingo and
special picture bingo too.
February 5, 19 and March 4
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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.
Introduction to Windows 10
Thursday, Dec 10, 6:30-8 pm
This lecture-based class will teach you
about some of the new features available
in Windows 10. See it in person; learn
what’s different, and find out how to
upgrade. You are welcome to bring
your own Windows 10 device, and ask
questions after the lecture.
Beginning Microsoft Word
Wednesdays, December 16 OR 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.
Computer Basics
Saturdays, January 9 OR February 13 OR March 12, 10-11:30 am
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
Tuesdays , January 19 OR
February 16 , 6:30-8 pm
In this class, students will create a basic
worksheet and learn fundamentals,
such as opening, adding columns,
printing, saving, editing and formatting
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Facebook Basics
Wednesday, February 17,
10-11:30 am
Do you have a Facebook account, but
aren’t sure what to do next? Come
learn how to upload pictures, use
private messaging and connect with
friends. Facebook username and
password required for class. If you
need assistance setting up a Facebook
account before the date of the
class, contact the Adult Services
Department at 708.926.7024.
iPhone and iPad Basics
Saturday, January 16, 10 am-12 pm
Learn to organize, customize, back up, and secure your iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch.
Discover some fun and practical apps to get started. Please bring your device to class,
if possible.
Android Basics
Saturday, February 27, 10 am -12 pm
Discover more about your Android
smartphone or tablet in a session that
will be useful for both beginners and
seasoned users. Learn what makes
Androids unique, and how to customize
your device to get more done and have
more fun. Please bring your Android to
class, if possible.
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Coming Soon
New Books
DECEMBER
JANUARY
FEBRUARY
Gillian Flynn .....................The Grownup
Dean Koontz...........................Ashley Bell
Jayne Ann Krentz.................Secret Sisters
James Rollins............ The Bone Labyrinth
Danielle Steel..................... Precious Gifts
J.R. Ward ................................ Blood Kiss
Tami Hoag ................... The Bitter Season
James Patterson....................... Private Paris
Karen Robards...........................Darkness
Kimberla Lawson Roby ...........................
Best Friends Forever
Stuart Woods ...........Scandalous Behavior
Jeffrey Archer............... Cometh the Hour
Jonathan Kellerman .............. Breakdown
Phillip Margolin ................ Violent Crimes
Danielle Steel.....................................Blue
Meliora ........................................Ghost
Born to Play Guitar ...........Buddy Guy
Badlands .....................................Halsey
Cass Country .....................Don Henley
Coda ................................. Led Zeppelin
Book of Souls .................... Iron Maiden
Collaborations: 25th Anniversary
Collection ...............................Dave Koz
Peace is the Mission ........... Major Lazer
Wildheart .................................. Miguel
Dreams Worth More than Money ........
Meek Mill
Not an Apology ....................Bea Miller
Uncomfortable .................. Andy Mineo
Wild Ones ............................Kip Moore
Pageant Material ....... Kacey Musgraves
Michael Ray ...................... Michael Ray
Crosseyed Heart .............Keith Richards
Threat to Survival ...............Shinedown
The Great Unknown ......... Rob Thomas
This is Not a Test ..................... tobyMac
Rodeo .................................. Scott Travis
Wild ................................. Sylvan Troye
Magic Mike XXl............. Various Artists
Algo Sucede .................... Julieta Venegas
Beauty behind the Madness .................
The Weeknd
VHS............................... X Ambassadors
New Music
1989 .................................. Ryan Adams
Southern Drawl.......................Alabama
Gregg Allman: Back to Macon, GA......
Gregg Allman
Found in Faraway Places .....................
August Burns Red
Avenged Sevenfold ...Avenged Sevenfold
Muddy Wolf at Red Rocks ....................
Joe Bonamassa
Dark Before Dawn ...............................
Breaking Benjamin
Kill the Lights .....................Luke Bryan
Another One .................. Mac DeMarco
Honeymoon......................Lana Del Rey
Descendants (Soundtrack)
Immortalized ....................... Disturbed
About to Get Real .......... Corbin Easton
Got Your Six .........................................
Five Finger Death Punch
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Connect With Us
World Book Online
The library is excited to announce that library cardholders now
have access to the World Book Encyclopedia online. World
Book provides up-to-date, accurate, authoritative information
for preschoolers, younger kids, older students, advanced users,
and Spanish speakers (Enciclopedia Estudiantil Hallazgos).
Included are teacher resources, including correlations from
World Book content to state curriculum, links to lesson plans
and activities, and other useful tools for parents and educators.
You’ll find timelines, preschool learning tools and more! To
access World Book Online click the RESEARCH DATABASES
tab on the library’s website, alsiplibrary.info. Be sure to check
out World Book Online, it’s the same great encyclopedia you
remember plus a whole lot more.
Homework Help!
If you or your child are feeling overwhelmed by
homework assignments, rest assured, there is help
available. Library card holders can access LIVE tutors
through Brainfuse, found on the library’s website,
alsiplibrary.info. Just click on the database tab and scroll
down to Brainfuse. Bi-lingual tutors are available every
day from 2-10 pm to chat with you online. You can access
this program from home or from the library. Just make
sure your AMPLD library card is valid and you’re all set
to go! Contact Youth Services if you have any questions.
We’d be happy to help!
Cold day? Cozy up with a good book!
Kids Winter Reading Program
Come in from the cold and join our special five-week reading program this winter. Just for reading you can get great prizes and
coupons! Just check in each week, starting Sunday, January 31 and we will give you a prize and/or coupon for the week. Don’t
forget to enter our weekly Chicago Wolves raffle too! There is a $5 non-resident fee to join our winter reading program.
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