THE BEACON - Crystal Lake Public Library

Cynthia Lopuszynski
Jumps into New Position
Cynthia Lopuszynski stands before
the makeshift hopscotch board, throws
down her “stone” and begins to hop,
skip and jump her way “home.” A
crowd of “actors” cheer and the
audience, consisting of Crystal Lake
Public Library (CLPL) staff, breaks into
roars of laughter.
The new Head of Adult Services
jumped into her role as “number two”
hopscotch player during a recent skit
to educate the CLPL staff about the
Get in the Game, Read! Summer
Reading Program. In an odd twist
of events, Cynthia was also recently
called upon to jump into her role as
acting Head of Adult Services two
months earlier than expected when
her predecessor, Jan Polep, broke
her foot eight weeks short of her
scheduled June 13 retirement.
Cynthia is used to jumping into new
situations. She was born and raised in
Ohio, where she earned her degree
from Ohio University and met her
husband, Frank. They moved to
Kentucky, where she received her
Master’s in Library Science from
the University of Kentucky. Prior to
Frank’s recent retirement from his
position at Sears, Roebuck, and Co.,
they were transferred frequently with
his job. As a result, Cynthia derived
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a breadth of experience and great
adaptability to change from her
positions at eight different libraries in
five different states!
An advocate for service excellence,
Cynthia enjoys jumping in and
helping patrons get the answers
they need. “I love helping people
solve their problems and improve
their lives. I like to see the public get
answers from trained professionals
instead of on the web from sources
that may or may not be accurate.”
Cynthia also enjoys the fun and outof-the-ordinary
reference questions
like “What color are a mouse’s
eyes?” that a Library staff member
answered. “Sometimes you wonder
if you’re settling a bar bet,” she says,
clearly amused by the challenge.
Cynthia looks forward to jumping
into her new position. She has
the wholehearted endorsement of
the former Head of Adult Services,
Jan Polep. “I know Cynthia will
enthusiastically focus on providing
great customer service, expand our
popular adult collection, and be an
advocate for expanding our online
resources that are available at home
and at work,” says Jan. For her part,
Cynthia is focused on continuing
the tradition of innovation that her
predecessor began. She has high
regard for the entire CLPL staff
who she says makes her job easy,
recognizing that any strides she
makes are a group effort. She is
also committed to providing excellent
patron service at the CLPL.
“Libraries are great places,”
Cynthia says, smiling broadly, “their
only agenda is to make people’s
lives better.”
Clay Jenkinson &
WGN’s John Williams
to perform benefit for the
Crystal Lake Public Library
Foundation and The Raue
Center for the Arts
November 7, 2008
November 8, 2008
Details inside

We Appreciate Our
Generous Donors
Donor
Michael Baker
Countryside Garden Club
Garden Gate Garden Club
Illinois Executive Mansion Association
Crystal L. Larsen
McHenry County Genealogical Society
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L i brar y News
@ Cr ystal Lake Public Librar y
Sixth Annual
Great American Series
Featuring
Clay Jenkinson &
WGN’s John Williams
Jefferson/Roosevelt Debate
November 7, 7:30 pm - $40,$50
A real-time debate between
Theodore Roosevelt and Thomas
Jefferson moderated by WGN 720’s
John Williams.
Thomas Jefferson
November 8, 7:30 pm - $40,$50
An award-winning show granting
a glimpse into the life of Thomas
Jefferson, moderated by WGN 720’s
John Williams.
Thomas Jefferson Reception
Saturday, November 8,
6:00 pm - $25
Meet “Thomas Jefferson” at our wine
and hors d’oeuvres reception at the
Raue Center.
Tickets atkets at
815-356-9212
www.rauecenter.org
Sponsored by
Baxter Woodman
Merrill Lynch
Senator Pamela J. Althoff (R)
32nd District
Rep. Michael Tryon (R) 64th District
Rep. Mark H. Beaubien, Jr. (R)
52nd District
Thank You to Our Get in the Game,
READ! All-Star Sponsors
Gold Star Donors
Bennigan’s
Cartridge World
Chili’s, Crystal Lake
Cici’s Pizza
Crystal Lake Park District Mini Golf
Culvers, Crystal Lake
DuPage Children’s Museum
Friends of Crystal Lake Library
Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria
Old Country Buffet
Silver Star Donors
Colonial Cafe and Ice Cream
Georgio’s Pizza
T.G.I. Friday’s
Blue Star Donors
Ace Hardware, Crystal Lake
Akasha Yoga
Area 51 Tattoo
Around the Clock Restaurant
and Bakery
Bead Boss
Boone Creek Golf Course
Corporate America Family Credit Union
- CAFCU
Cheeseburger in Paradise
Cirque du Soleil
Country Donuts
Conscious Cup Cafe & Roastery
Countryside Flower Shop and Nursery
Crystal Ice House
Crystal Lake Ski and Bike
Deli Amore
Dollar Video, Crystal Lake
Fire Bar and Grill
Gamestop
Gymboree Play and Music
Healthbridge Fitness Center
Jumping Bean Moonwalk
Kalck’s Butcher Shop
King Wok
Lloyd’s Paint and Paper
Marietta
McDonald’s - Greater Chicago Region
Mimi’s Cafe
North Wall
Player’s Bench
Play It Again Sports
Pump It Up
Regal Entertainment Group
Reprographics
1776
Sir Prizes Unlimited
Skinner Amusements
Soccer Locker
Starbuck’s, Route 31 Crystal Lake
Starbuck’s, 40 North Williams St.,
Crystal Lake
Subway, Route 176, Crystal Lake
Subway, Northwest Highway,
Crystal Lake
Target, Crystal Lake
TLC Massage
Trader Joe’s, Algonquin
Village Pedaler Schwinn
Village Squire
Wal-Mart, Crystal Lake
Barbara Walters
Illinois Clean Energy
Community Foundation
Grant
Thanks to a $11,773 grant from the
Illinois Clean Energy Community
Foundation, the Crystal Lake Public
Library has received a lighting upgrade.
The upgrade has improved the overall
quality of light in the Library, uses less
energy, and saves money. These cost
reductions will allow the Library to direct
more of its resources to purchasing
Library materials and providing other
necessary services. It is estimated
that the Library will recover the $29,511
spent on this project in four years.

In the Teen Zone!
Anime Club
Thursdays, July 24 and August 28
7:00 - 8:30 pm, Ames Meeting Room
Come and meet with fellow otaku
and view anime, enjoy some
treats, and share your opinions.
Gaming Nights
Thursdays, July 3 & 17,
August 7 & 21 6:30 - 8:30 pm,
Ames Meeting Room
Come and play DDR, GH and or some
of the Wii Sports games on the BIG
SCREEN. A different game each night.
Challenge your friends. Snacks will be
served.
July/August 2008
Te e n Zone
@ Crystal Lake Public Library
For teens in sixth through twelfth grades
New Magazines
Hey teens! Check out these new
magazines, especially for you...
Cicada - teen
stories, poetry,
cartoons, photos,
and art work with
submissions
welcomed from
readers.
Play - the
latest buzz on
electronic
gaming, anime
and manga.
Transworld
Snowboarding
Magazine -
boarding news,
interviews with
pros and a
buyers guide.
Retro Games
Friday, July 11 and
Wednesday, August 13
2:00 - 4:00 pm, Ames Meeting Room
Teens, come and chill with your friends
and enjoy playing some board games.
Tie-Dye for Teens
Tuesday, July 15
7:00 - 8:30 pm, Outside by the
Loading Dock
Come create a groovy tie-dyed shirt!
Just bring your shirt (a clean white tshirt
is best) and we’ll supply the rest!
Weather permitting.
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A d u lt Programs
@ C r y s t a l L a k e P u b l i c L i b r a r y
P A C E S
Programs
And
Coffee
Especially for
Seniors
PACES meets on the second Thursday
of each month at 10:00 am in the Ames
Meeting Room. No advance registration
is required.
July 10
DTV: Digital Television -
What Every Consumer
Should Know
Join John Kuzma, an agent from the
Federal Communications Commission,
for an explanation of why television
signals are going digital, how the
transition will affect TV viewers
and what is necessary to continue
to receive off the air TV signals
after the transition. There will be a
question/answer time following the
presentation.
August 14
The Faces and Places of
China
Bill Helmuth returns to CLPL to speak
about the “Faces and Places of China”
with an emphasis on Beijing, host of
the 2008 Olympic Games.
Disc Golf/Teens & Adults
Saturday, July 12
1:30 - 3:00 pm, Outside Weather
Permitting or Ames Meeting Room
Come and learn from an expert the
basic rules and techniques for the sport
of disc golf.
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Book Discussion Groups
New members are always welcome.
Ames Meeting Room
Bookies meet on the third Wednesday
of every month at 9:30 am.
July 16 The Alchemist
by Paul Coelho
August 20 The Girls
by Lori Lansens
Real World Reads, our nonfiction group,
meets every other month on the third
Tuesday at 7:30 pm.
August 19 River of Doubt
by Candice Millard
Come and join a lively discussion.
Flying Aces Frisbee Dog
Show/Teens & Adults
Saturday, August 2
2:00 - 3:30 pm, Outside Weather
Permitting or Ames Meeting Room
Come and enjoy an exciting
demonstration of what you and a dog
can do with a frisbee! Some lucky
young adult Summer Reading Program
finishers will get to compete with one of
the team dogs as their partners!
Wii Wednesdays for
Adults
July 2, 16, and 30
1:00 - 3:00 pm, Ames Meeting Room
Come and join the Adult Wii Generation!
There will be a short demo and plenty of
time to play.
Around the Clock
Resources
Need to find a phone number when
the Library is closed? Go to www.
crystallakelibrary.org and click on
“Research Tools.” Under “Phone
Listings” you will find a resource that will
help you find business and residential
phone numbers - Reference USA.
Did You Know?
Do you enjoy multitasking?
Listen to books anytime or anywhere.
You can check out books on cassette,
books on CD or download books from
our digital book connection - North
Suburban Digital Consortium. Enjoy
listening to best sellers, classics or
old favorites while you are gardening,
cleaning or carpooling.
The Best Bargain in Town
“The Crystal Lake Library is the best
bargain in town!” says Fran Hicks,
pictured above at right, with CLPL
Head of Youth Services, Jessie Exum.
“I don’t mind paying for Library service
at all. I can go online and find books,
put them on reserve and they’re always
there waiting for me. I’m consistently
met with a smile, a welcoming attitude
at the CLPL.”
We are often asked why families in
unincorporated Crystal Lake have to
pay “more” for Library service than
those who live in the city. The fact is
that everyone is charged exactly the
same amount. The difference is that
those who live in the city are charged
in their tax bill and those who live in
unincorporated areas pay directly.
In either case, given the rising cost of
gas, the CLPL is your one-stop shopping
place for books, magazines, CDs,
DVDs, and myriad other resources
for your “staycation.” Make sure to
visit the CLPL this summer - the best
bargain in town!

Computer Classes
Space is limited.
Please register at the Adult Services Desk
Computer Basics/Mousercise
Gain a basic knowledge of what a computer is and learn how
to use a mouse.
Thursday, July 10 12:00 - 1:30 pm
Internet for Beginners
Learn to “surf the Net” in this introductory course.
Thursday, July 24 1:30 - 3:00 pm
Start Your Search Engines!
This class is designed for those who have had some experience
searching the Internet and want to learn tips and tricks
for using search engines like Google and search directories
like Yahoo! to find information. Previous experience using
the Internet required.
Friday, July 18 1:30 - 3:00 pm
Managing Your Web-based E-mail
Need help working with attachments? Using your address
book? Creating folders to store old messages? We can
help! This class is for people who have an existing e-mail
account that can be accessed away from home.
Wednesday, July 23 7:00 - 8:30 pm
Intro to Excel 2007
Learn the basics of this popular spreadsheet program.
Mouse skills required.
Thursday, July 17 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Friday, August 8 1:30 - 3:30 pm
Intro to Word 2007
Learn the basics of Microsoft Word 2007, a popular word
processing program. Mouse skills required.
Thursday, July 31 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Tuesday, August 5 1:30 - 3:30 pm
Digital Downloads
Learn the basic ins and outs of downloading various electronic
formats: e-books, e-audiobooks, and e-videos. We’ll show
you where to find them and how to get started. A Crystal
Lake Public Library card is required for this class.
Thursday, July 9 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Tuesday, July 22 1:30 - 3:30 pm
New Magazines
July/August 2008
A d u l t P r o grams
@ C r y s t a l L a k e P u b l i c L i b r a r y
Check out these new magazines for adults. Don’t
forget, you can place holds on and check out back
issues of most of the Library’s magazines.
Buenhogar - Spanish language Good Housekeeping
Chicago Wilderness - News about nature in the
Chicagoland area
Cooking with Paula Deen -
Recipes, travel and
entertaining ideas
Interweave Knits - Knitting tips and projects
Kiplinger’s Retirement Report - Investment strategies,
estate planning, health insurance, travel and tax advice
More - Travel, health, fashion, money and
entertainment advice for the mature woman
Nation - General news magazine
O at Home - Oprah’s view on real design for real people
PC Gamer - Gaming previews, reviews and hardware/
software gaming tips
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Youth Services
@ Crystal Lake Public Library
Camilla Siudyla “Spins to Win” in CLPL’s
Summer Reading Program
“Get in the Game, Read!”
There is still time to participate in the
Summer Reading Program, “Get in the
Game, Read!” The program runs through
August 9. Read and win fun prizes as
you complete each level. All children
who finish the third level receive a free
paperback book!
Electronic Games at the
Library
Tuesdays, July 8, 22 and August 5
3:00 pm
Ames Meeting Room
Wondering what DDR is all about?
Want to play tennis in the Library? Do
you want to be a guitar hero? Find the
video game that matches your interest.
Children in kindergarten through sixth
grade are welcome.
Homeschool Connection
Tuesday, August 19
1:00 pm
Ames Meeting Room
Parents who homeschool their children
are invited to learn about resources
available at the Library. Reference
materials, online resources and
databases will be discussed and
demonstrated. A tour of the Youth
Services Department will conclude the
program. No library card required.
Movies at the Library
Fridays, July 11, 18, 25, August 1, 8, 15
1:00 pm
Ames Meeting Room
Join us for popcorn and movies. All
ages are welcome. Movie titles and
dates are available at the Library.
* Lego Beth’s Brick
Bonanza
Wednesday, July 23
1:00, 2:15 and 3:30 pm
Ames Meeting Room
Lego Beth will be here with 500,000
Lego bricks and pieces. Come help
build a tower of Lego bricks. Create
and design with other children. This
program is not only fun, it promotes
cooperation and patience, as well as
team building. Attendance is limited,
so please use your Crystal Lake Public
Library card to get your ticket at the
Youth Services Desk. No admittance
without a ticket.
Youth programs require a CLPL
card unless otherwise noted. Grandparents
may use their cards to register grandchildren
for programs.
* Please register at the Youth Services Desk.
“Bored” Games at
the Library
Tuesdays, July 1, 15, 29 and August 12
3:00 pm
Ames Meeting Room
Looking for something to do this
summer? Join us for Monopoly,
Scrabble, Pictionary or maybe a favorite
that you’d like to bring. There will be
a different game every other week.
Children in kindergarten through sixth
grade are welcome.
* Read to the Dog
Saturday, July 12
10:00 - 11:30 am
Storytime Room 1
It’s the dog days of summer. Why not
read to the dog! Children age 6 and
older may sign up at the Youth Services
Desk to read to a trained therapy dog.
Each child reads the book he/she
chooses during one 15-minute session.
Reading over the summer helps
children retain the skills they learned in
school. Plus, reading to a dog is fun!
Yo-Yo Man
Wednesday, July 9
11:00 am and 1:00 pm
Ames Meeting Room
It’s yo-yo time! Professional yo-yo
champion Barry North, better known
as the Yo-Yo Man, will entertain us with
his yo-yo tricks. Learn “Rock the Baby,”
“Walk the Dog,” “Around the World” and
an all-time favorite, “Dog Bite!” Barry
will also tell us the history of the yo-yo
and answer yo-yo questions. This fun
show is for children of all ages.

Drop - In Summer Crafts
Read, Write and Win
Thanks to all who participated in
the third annual Read, Write and
Win literacy contest. More than 100
people attended the awards ceremony
held May 8 at the Library. Twelve
young people received prizes ranging
from $50 for third place to $100 for
first place. Thanks to the Rotary
Club of Crystal Lake, Dawnbreakers
for sponsoring this contest with the
Library. Thanks also to McHenry
County College for judging the entries.
Following is a list of the winners and
the books they changed to create
their entries.
Frindle by Andrew Clements
First Place - Amanda Potthast
Second Place - Anya Naumovski
Third Place - Emily Rennhak
Hoot by Carl Hiaasen
First Place - Valerie Sveden
Second Place - Meghan Anderson
Third Place - Marissa Miller
City of Ember by Jeanne DuPrau
First Place - Katherine Cree
Second Place - Angie Rubeck
Third Place - Johanna Sveden
Touching Spirit Bear by Ben Mikaelsen
First Place - Shelby Kovack
Second Place - Lauren Busch
Third Place - Scott Levengood
DROP-IN CRAFTS
Mondays, through August 11
1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Storytime Room 1
Are you looking for something to
do this summer? Join us Monday
afternoons for crafts at the Library.
The Youth Department will provide
children in kindergarten through third
grade with a simple craft to make in
the Library.
July/August 2008
Youth Services
@ Crystal Lake Public Library
Read, Write and Win Winners pictured above with contest sponsors. Pictured in
row one are, Scott Levengood, Marissa Miller, Anya Naumovski, Amanda Potthast,
Valerie Sveden and Meghan Anderson. Pictured in row two are Walter Packard,
Dody LeSueur, Katherine Cree, Nancy Packard, Sue Dobbe, Lauren Busch, Shelby
Kovack, Angie Rubeck and Johanna Sveden.
Age: Room: Day: Time:
Birth to 3* 2 Monday 9:30 am
2 Wednesday 9:30 am
Birth to 5* 1&2 Wednesday 7:00 pm
1&2 Thursday 10:30 am
1&2 Thursday 9:30 am
1&2 Monday 10:30 am
18-35 months* 2 Tuesday 9:30 am
3-5 year olds 1 Tuesday 9:30 am
1 Wednesday 9:30 am
4-6 year olds 1 Monday 9:30 am
1 Wednesday 10:30 am
6-8 year olds 1 Tuesday 10:30 am
1 Thursday 1:30 pm
*Parent or caregiver required
July Storytimes
There will be no storytime in August
* Must Register in Advance
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Linda Price, Editor
lprice@crystallakelibrary.org
The Library Board of Trustees will meet:
Wednesday, July 16, August 20 and
September 17 at 7:00 pm in the Ames
Meeting Room of the Library.
Library Hours:
Mon -Thurs
Fri & Sat
Board of Library Trustees
William Weller, President
455-2193 wweller@d155.org
Brian Pappalardo, Vice President 455-3683
brian_v_pappalardo@ml.com
John Engebretson, Treasurer
459-3099 jjenge@mc.net
Eric Larsen, Secretary
444-6310 larsen67@yahoo.com
Robert Cairone
459-4856 robert@cairone.com
Mary Alice Fellers
356-5933 mafellers@earthlink.net
Carol A. Heisler
455-1473 carol.heisler@amcore.com
Don Peters
459-6971 dpeters344@earthlink.net
Barbara Walters
459-7637 walters.barbara@sbcglobal.net
Kathryn I. Martens, Library Director
459-1687 kmartens@crystallakelibrary.org
9:00 am - 9:00 pm
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Closed Sunday through Labor Day.
Sundays (after Labor Day)
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
The Library opens at noon
on the following Fridays:
July 11 and August 1
Crystal Lake Public Library:
Helping people, of all ages and
backgrounds, learn, enjoy and
better their lives.
-Mission Statement
Support the Friends!
The time is here! Stock up for barbeques and easy cooking meals for
the summer by purchasing delicious food items from Market Day. Our
Market Day sales this summer will be Saturday, July 12 and August 9 from
10:00 -11:00 am in the Ames Meeting Room. Forms are available in the
Library and on Market Day’s website, www.marketday.com. There’s also a
link on our website, www.FOCLL.org.
Mark your calendars for our first annual Mum Sale which is coming up on
Saturday, September 20. Beautify your fall landscape while supporting the
Crystal Lake Public Library.
Our next meetings are Monday, July 21 and August 18 at 7:00 pm in the Ames
Meeting Room at the Library. We welcome you to join us.
Watch for the Friends, Library Staff, and volunteers at the Crystal Lake
Independence Day Parade, on July 5 at 1:00 pm. We look forward to seeing
you there!
Thank you,
Jeremy Stamp, President
jeremystamp@hotmail.com
126 Paddock Street
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
Phone: 815-459-1687
www.crystallakelibrary.org
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