your library - Plainfield Public Library
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your library - Plainfield Public Library
November/December 2010 @ your library www.plainfield.lib.il.us Adult Programming2, 3 Kids’ Programming 4 Teen Programming 5 Happenings 6 Calendar 7 Contact Information 8 State Budget Woes Projected to Impact Interlibrary Loans What’s Cooking at the Library? Read about the exciting new Friends of the Library fundraising cookbook See page 6 LIBRARY CLOSINGS November 24 close at 5 pm Thanksgiving Eve November 25 Thanksgiving December 24-26 Christmas Holiday December 31-January 2 New Year’s Holiday Do you request books and resources through the Library’s shared catalog? Have you received a bestseller that was actually owned by a different library? If so, you have used the delivery service of the regional library system. This service is the backbone of interlibrary loan, allowing you to borrow books from other libraries around the state by efficiently moving the books from lending library to borrowing library and back again. This delivery service is at risk of disappearing due to delayed payment of state funds allotted to the regional library systems. Illinois’ regional library systems were created by state legislation in 1965 to encourage library resource-sharing. Each of the nine regional library systems serves the libraries in its specific geographic area. The Plainfield Library belongs to the Prairie Area Library System (PALS), which serves 27 counties in northern Illinois. But with regional library systems owed millions of dollars from the State of Illinois and no payments expected until January 2011, the regional systems shut down all other library support services and laid off staff in order to preserve interlibrary loan and delivery for as long as possible. Without additional payments from the State, interlibrary loan and delivery services could cease as early as November. What happens if delivery service ceases? Without efficient and cost-effective delivery service, your ability to request books from other libraries may be severely curtailed. For you, that means driving to the library that owns a book in order to check it out and driving back to return it. Students wouldn’t be able to borrow books from colleges and universities around the state. You may wait longer for popular books, movies and music. In short, the advantages of library resource-sharing could be lost. To ask the Governor to release funds needed to continue Interlibrary Loan and Delivery: visit www.illinois.gov/gpv/contactthegovernor.cfm, send mail to: Office of the Governor, James R. Thompson Center, 100 W. Randolph, Suite 16100, Chicago, IL 60601 or call 312-814-2121. ADULT PROGRAMS for adults Conversation Club for Adult English Language Learners Thursdays, 7:00 pm Whatever your native language, all levels of English language learners are welcome. Increase your English skills, learn about American customs and make new friends. Call 815-327-2524 for more information. Childcare is provided. Strictly Business Lunch & Learn Series In partnership with the Plainfield Area Chamber of Commerce First Thursday, 12:00 noon to 2:00 pm November 4: Now is the time to get your debt collection procedures under control with the know-how and experience from the experts at SCORE, America’s Small Business Counselor. December 2: Going green at the office is easy with smart tips from Elizabeth Marusin at Asparagus Interiors. From VOC paint to recycled furniture, your work place will be healthier and a more desirable place to spend your day. Job Club Third Thursday, 10:00 to 11:30 am Navigating the challenges of a job search is much easier with the encouragement of a group. If you’re looking for work, don’t go it alone. Job seekers and career changers are welcome. Network, share and learn from guest speakers in a friendly and helpful atmosphere. Registration is required beginning two weeks in advance. Registration is required for all adult programs and begins on November 1 unless otherwise noted. Call the Reference Desk at 815-327-2515 or visit www.plainfield.lib.il.us. Enrichment History Angel First Aid Tuesday, November 30, 7:00 pm “The Angel Lady” and author Sue Storm will share her thoughts on achieving happiness and fulfillment in career choices, relationships, health and more. Angel specialists can guide you toward success in every aspect of your life. Veterans Day Tribute Thursday, November 11, 11:00 am Cantigny Museum volunteer David Nordin will discuss the life of the WWI American soldier along with humorous and sentimental poems from the period. War artifacts, musical recordings and photos from the period will also be on display. Gardening Holiday The Container Garden Series Monday, November 15, 7:00 pm This final program in the series will concentrate on maintaining your herbs in planters over the winter. Holiday Music in the Movies Thursday, December 9, 11:00 am Not a creature was stirring except Jack Benny, Judy Garland, Bing Crosby and many more of your favorite stars. Ring in the season with this wonderful wintry presentation. Enjoy holiday treats and clips from hilarious holiday specials and classic films. Free DVD raffle. Health Tips for Coping with Holiday Stress Tuesday, November 9, 7:00 pm Enjoy this season by learning ways to deal with stress. Recognize triggers and learn how to handle stressful situations like shopping overload, family misunderstandings and even the physical demands of the holidays. Tai Chi – Motion for Life Monday, December 6, 7:00 pm Give yourself the gift of health and longevity by learning the philosophy and techniques of Tai Chi. Exercises can be done sitting or standing to promote balance and flexibility. 2 Plainfield Public Library District Lee Murdock’s Holiday Ship Concert Sunday, December 5, 2:00 pm Get in the spirit of the season with singer and songwriter Lee Murdock. His holiday concert commemorates the turn of the century tradition of carrying Christmas trees and garland to the Great Lakes port cities. Gingerbread House Extravaganza Tuesday, December 14, 7:00 pm Chef Michael Niksic will display assorted gingerbread houses, revealing great building secrets and recipes so you can create your own gingerbread masterpiece. A lucky patron will take home one of these amazing houses. FRIDAY MOVIE MATINEE First Friday, 1:00 pm. Ages 18 and up. Popcorn, snacks and beverages will be served. November 5: The Blind Side December 3: Thomas Kinkade’s Christmas Cottage Green Village 2010 Lecture Series In partnership with the Village of Plainfield and supported by Illinois Landscape Supply, LLC. Second Monday, 7:00 pm November 8: Green Interiors: new design trends and products that are eco-friendly and sustainable are featured by Asparagus Interiors specialist Elizabeth Marusin. December: no program this month Money Music Super Couponing 2: Save on Everything Wednesday, November 17, 7:00 pm Super Couponing Queen Jill Cataldo is back to reveal advanced super couponing techniques to save you even more money on clothing, household items and even toys. Space is limited. Registration begins at 9:15 am on November 3 and is limited to Plainfield cardholders only. The Chicago Music Scene Wednesday, November 3, 7:00 pm Veteran musician and author Dean Milano, will sing, play guitar and share his own personal stories about the best of Chicago jazz, blues, country and rock music of the Sixties and the Seventies. Adult Computer Classes The Library offers a variety of 90-minute computer classes for adult patrons. These single-session classes focus on a specific topic such as email, various Microsoft Office software programs and help for jobseekers. Registration required beginning two weeks in advance. See the online Event Calendar for specific dates and times. Clases de Computadora para Adultos Este otoño se ofrecerán clases básicas de computación en español para adultos. Se requiere registración las cuales inician con dos semanas de anticipación. Downloading eBooks with MyMediaMall Class* Thursday, November 18, 7:00 pm Learn to checkout and download the hottest eBooks to your computer or portable device, such as the Nook or Sony eReader, during this demonstration of the Library’s downloadable service, MyMediaMall. To see if your device is compatible, visit http://overdrive.com/resources/drc/compatibleebookdevices.aspx. Downloading Audiobooks with MyMediaMall Class* Wednesday, December 15, 7:00 pm Learn to download the latest bestselling audiobooks from the convenience of your own home through the Library’s free downloadable service, MyMediaMall. To see if your device is compatible, visit http://www.overdrive.com/resources/drc/. * Please note that registration is limited to Plainfield cardholders for MyMediaMall classes. READING AND WRITING GROUPS No registration required. A Novel Idea Second Thursday, 7:00 pm Pick up next month’s title at the Adult Reference Desk. November 11: The Little Giant of Aberdeen County by Tiffany Baker December 9: Blame by Michelle Huneven Tri-County Writer’s Guild (TWiG) Third Tuesday, 7:00 pm This writer’s group meets to discuss writing, share ideas and critique each other’s work. Downloading & Computer Classes Digital Books at Starbucks Wednesday, November 17, 7:00 to 8:00 pm Thursday, December 2, 7:00 to 8:00 pm Plainfield Starbucks, Route 59 and 127th Street Join one of our digital book specialists at Starbucks for a one-on-one session demonstrating how to download digital books. These short sessions are by appointment or walk-in. For an appointment, email Suzanne Ross at [email protected]. Get to Know Your Nook Tuesday, November 16, 7:00 pm Tuesday, November 30, 7:00 pm Tuesday, December 7, 7:00 pm Wednesday, December 29, 7:00 pm Plainfield Barnes & Noble, 12700 S. Route 59 If you own a Nook eReader or are thinking about getting one, learn how to shop for ebooks from Barnes & Noble and how to obtain Library ebooks for free at this session. @ your library | November/December 2010 3 Holidays Around the World for kids Saturday, December 18 2:00 to 3:00 pm Come spin the Chanukah dreidel, act out the first Christmas Tree story from Germany, beat the drum in an African-American Kwanza ceremony and parade under a Chinese dragon. Presented by Kidsworks Touring Theatre Company. CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS Registration begins one month in advance for children’s programs. All you need is a valid Plainfield Public Library card to register. Call the Youth Services Desk at 815-439-2877 or visit www.plainfield.lib.il.us to register. A New Year’s Wild Thing Rumpus Ages 2-9 years with an adult Thursday, December 30 4:00 to 5:00 pm Celebrate New Year’s with a Library Rumpus. Come dressed up like a Wild Thing. Enjoy the Where the Wild Things Are story, fruit mash and crown cookies. Dance and freeze to lively music. Please register each child attending. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Explorers’ Society for Boys A Fun with Music Christmas Grades 1–5 Ages 9 months–9 years Tuesday, November 2 4:30 to 5:30 pm This year we will be exploring famous inventors and their inventions. November: The Wright Brothers Monday, December 20 10:30 am OR 11:30 am Please register for one session only We’ll celebrate the holidays with rhythm instruments, sing-alongs and dance. Adult caregiver must attend with the child. Family Readers’ Theater Panera Bread® presents: Storytime, Milk & Cookies Kindergarten–Grade 5 Thursday, November 4 4:00 to 5:00 pm Families will act out a fairytale and create masks for the different roles. Culture Boxes Dinosaur Detectives In conjunction with School District 202, the Library now has two Culture Boxes available for check-out: Mexico and India. A culture box is a collection of books, information and artifacts about a particular country to introduce and expand the understanding of that culture. The China Culture Box is underway and will be unveiled on Thursday, February 3, 2011. Thursday, November 11 4:30 to 5:30 pm Learn about these prehistoric creatures and make a dinosaur craft. November: Ceratosaurus Grades 1–5 Drop-In Thanksgiving Craft All Ages Saturday, November 20 2:00 to 4:00 pm Make a turkey craft. 4 Plainfield Public Library District Ages 3–5 Tuesdays, November 9 and 23, December 14 and 28 10:00 to 11:00 am Enjoy a storytime and craft as well as free milk and cookies at Panera Bread’s Rt. 59/127th Street location in Plainfield. Registration is required. Drop-In Holiday Craft Extravaganza All Ages Saturday, December 11 2:00 to 4:00 pm Make crafts that celebrate the holiday season. TEEN PROGRAMS for teens Middle School through High School Grades 6 through 12 Many of our programs meet regularly every month, offering the opportunity for teens to make new friends while they explore new interests. Registration is requested for most teen programs. Please call the Youth Services Desk at 815-439-2877 or visit www.plainfield.lib.il.us for more information. Teen Denim Craft Teen Readers’ Theater Grades 6–12 Grades 6–12 Wednesday, November 10 3:30 to 5:00 pm Are those old jeans taking up precious closet space? Bring a pair (or two) in and turn them into great accessories. Tuesday, November 23 4:00 to 5:00 pm Join the readers’ theater troupe and practice various scripts to be performed as needed by schools and community partners. Middle School Game-a-thon Anime Movie Night: Inuyasha: Affections Touching Across Time Grades 6–8 Friday, November 12 3:30 to 9:00 pm Video games and pizza, what else were you going to do with your Friday night? Don’t miss this opportunity to pwn your friends. Practice play until 5:00 pm when the tournament begins. Attendees must arrive before 5:00 pm when the library closes (no exceptions). Pre-registration and a parent permission slip are required and are available at the Youth Services Desk when gamers are dropped off. Cooking the Books Grades 6–12 Tuesday, November 16 4:00 to 5:00 pm Get into the holiday season with Thanksgiving inspired recipes. Learn to make the dishes and enjoy the finished products. Grades 6–12 Tuesday, December 7 4:00 to 6:00 pm Join your fellow teen otaku while we watch the first movie from the popular Inuyasha anime series. White Elephant Gift Exchange Grades 6–12 Wednesday, December 29 2:00 to 3:00 pm Wrap up that awful sweater or that weird sculpture thing you got from aunt Edna and bring it in for a white elephant gift exchange. Your worst gift might be someone’s favorite. Only bring a gift that you are willing to part with because this exchange is for keeps. Drop-in Programs for Teens Teen Volunteers Needed Grades 9–12 Saturday, December 18 10:00 am to 12:00 noon We are looking for a few good teens to help wrap gifts for this fundraiser. If you are interested please send an email to Joe: [email protected]. Harry Potter Book Discussion Teen Writers’ Group Grades 5–12 November 4, 11, 18 Thursdays, 4:00 to 5:00 pm Middle and high school writers gather for tips and discussion about writing and a chance to share their work with their peers. Third Wednesday 4:00 to 5:00 pm Teen muggles and apprentice wizards alike meet and discuss the Harry Potter series. November 17: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince December 15: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows @ your library | November/December 2010 Grades 6–12 5 @ your library Being a Friend is Fun! Help make a difference in your community—become a Friend of the Library member. Join others in activities that support and fund the Library. In the past year, the Friends have sponsored activities such as flea markets, book sales, bake sales and the publication of a cookbook. Friends volunteers assisted with preparations for the summer reading program and the newly dedicated Gwen Krahn Garden. A wide variety of projects gives everyone an opportunity to be involved. Membership is $5.00 per individual or $10.00 for a family. Form are available at the Library or on the website: http://plainfield.lib.il.us/library-info/join-us.htm New Community Cookbook Makes the Perfect Gift The Friends of the Library and library staff are publishing a community cookbook, What’s Cooking at the Library, containing 275 favorite recipes from 27 contributors. Community chefs, merchants, patrons, book club members, staff and farmers market vendors all contributed. Represented are: Katie O’Connor’s, Gourmet Junction, Wine and Cheese by TCC, Finnegan’s Pub, Cathy’s Sweet Creations, Lockport Street Gallery, Material Things, Forget-Me-Not, Sweet Pea Kids, Aimee’s Cottage and White Satin Bridal. The cookbook will be on sale at the Library after November 1, for $12.95 each. Purchase three or more for $11.95 each. One book is checked out every 15 seconds that the Plainfield Library is open. Meet Your Newest Library Trustee Terry Cottrell is Library Director at the University of St. Francis in Joliet. In addition to the Plainfield Public Library District Board, Mr. Cottrell serves on the Illinois Library Association Executive Board. His most recent publications and presentations cover: library leadership, copyright for small libraries, instructional technology history, senior citizen access to academic libraries, effective use of library space with small budgets, academic library influence in surrounding communities and entry-level job skills for new librarians. Mr. Cottrell holds MSLIS and MBA degrees and teaches research methods at the University of St. Francis in Joliet and management at Colorado State University-Global Campus. He is currently an Instructional Technology doctoral candidate at Northern Illinois University. He moved to the district with his wife Michelle in 2008. Terry serves on the Library Board’s finance and facilities subcommittees and is most interested in fiscal management and setting goals around increasing the prestige of the Library as a core service to our community. 6 Plainfield Public Library District NOVEMBER/DECEMBER CALENDAR www.plainfield.lib.il.us 815-436-6639 All programs except drop-in programs require registration. See program descriptions in the newsletter or on our website for further information. November December DAY DATE TITLE TIME GROUP DAY DATE TITLE TIME TU 2 Explorers’ Society for Boys 4:30 pm Kids TH 2 Strictly Business Lunch & Learn Series 12 noon Adults W 3 Chicago Music Scene 7 pm Adults Starbucks and Digital Books 7 pm Mobile Learning Center 9:30 am Adults Adults TH 4 Strictly Business Lunch & Learn Series 12 noon Adults F Family Readers’ Theater 4 pm Kids Friday Movie Matinee 1 pm Adults Teen Writers’ Group 4 pm Teens SU 5 Lee Murdock’s Holiday Ship Concert 2 pm Adults Conversation Club 7 pm Adults M Tai Chi: Motion for Life 7 pm Adults F Mobile Learning Center 9:30 am Adults TU Anime Movie Night 4 pm Teens Friday Movie Matinee 1 pm Adults M 8 Green Village Series 7 pm Adults Get to Know Your Nook at Barnes & Noble 7 pm Adults TU 9 Panera Bread Storytime 10 am Kids 5 Tips for Dealing with Holiday Stress 7 pm Adults W Teen Denim Craft 3:30 pm Teens TH 11 Veterans Day Tribute 11 am Adults Teen Writers’ Group 4 pm Teens Dinosaur Detectives 4:30 pm Kids A Novel Idea Book Discussion 7 pm Adults Conversation Club 7 pm Adults F 12 Middle School Game-a-thon 3:30 pm Teens M 15 Container Gardening Series 7 pm Adults TU 16 Cooking the Books 4 pm Teens Get to Know Your Nook at Barnes & Noble 7 pm Adults Tri-County Writers’ Guild (TWiG) 7 pm W Harry Potter Book Discussion 10 3 GROUP 6 7 TH 9 Holiday Music in the Movies 11 am Adults A Novel Idea Book Discussion 7 pm Adults Conversation Club 7 pm Adults SA 11 Drop-In Holiday Craft Extravaganza 2 pm Family Fun TU 14 Panera Bread Storytime 10 am Kids Gingerbread House Extravaganza 7 pm Adults W Harry Potter Book Discussion 4 pm Teens 15 MyMediaMall: Downloading Audiobooks 7 pm Adults TH 16 Job Club 10 am Adults SA 18 Gift Wrapping Fundraiser 10 am All Ages SU 19 Junior Art League Reception 1:30 pm All Ages M Fun with Music Christmas 10:30 am Kids Fun with Music Christmas 11:30 am Kids Adults TU 21 Tri-County Writers’ Guild (TWiG) 7 pm Adults 4 pm Teens W White Elephant Exchange 2 pm Teens Starbucks and Digital Books 7 pm Adults Super Couponing II 7 pm Adults Get to Know Your Nook at Barnes & Noble 7 pm Adults TH 18 Job Club 10 am Adults TH 30 4 pm Kids Teen Writers’ Group 4 pm Teens Conversation Club 7 pm Adults MyMediaMall: Downloading eBooks 7 pm Adults SA 20 Drop-In Thanksgiving Craft 2 pm Family Fun TU 23 Panera Bread Storytime 10 am Kids Teen Readers’ Theater 4 pm Teens SA 27 Barnes & Noble Book Fair 9 am All Ages TU 30 Angel First Aid 7 pm Adults Get to Know Your Nook at Barnes & Noble 7 pm Adults 17 20 29 A New Year’s Wild Thing Rumpus! @ your library | November/December 2010 A New Year’s Wild Thing Rumpus Thursday, December 30 See page 4 7 NonProfit Org. U.S. Postage PAID Fox Valley, IL Permit No. 382 15025 South Illinois Street Plainfield, IL 60544 Follow the Library on Facebook. Become a Fan! Library Hours Monday through Thursday 9:00 am to 9:00 pm Friday and Saturday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Sunday 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm Contact Us Information/Registration Adult Reference Youth Services Outreach Business Office Hearing Impaired TDD Library Director Julie 815-436-6639 815-327-2515 815-439-2877 815-327-2524 815-439-2872 815-439-2879 Milavec Board of Trustees Sharon Kinley, President Patricia Miller, Vice President Robert Allen, Secretary Mary Frances Wilkens, Treasurer Mina Denise Green Mary J. Stevens Terry Cottrell Book Fair at Barnes & Noble Saturday, November 27, 9:00 am to 11:00 pm Joliet Barnes & Noble, 2621 Plainfield Road The Library is sponsoring a Book Fair at Barnes & Noble. Mention the Plainfield Library at checkout and 10% of your sale will benefit the Library. Library staff will be gift-wrapping and offering promotional events until 2:00 pm. Get a jump on your holiday shopping while supporting the Library. Proceeds will be used to purchase new materials. Gift Wrapping Fundraiser Saturday, December 18 10:00 am to 12:00 noon Teen volunteers will wrap your holiday packages for $1.00 each at the Library. Pick up some delicious bake sale items; we won’t blame you if they don’t make it under the tree. Proceeds will benefit the Library Foundation.