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20 | January 4, 2018 | The Northbrook tower Year in review 2017 northbrooktower.com Library brought community new and exciting programs in 2017 Kate Hall Executive Director Northbrook Public Library As 2017 comes to a close, the Northbrook Public Library marks another rewarding year, full of fun and educational programs that brought many patrons together. Our community of music lovers tuned into several great musical performances this year. Rock Music Month returned for its second year, bringing Jimy Sohns and The Shadows of Knight into the library to perform their rock anthem “Gloria.” Our Fine Arts Fall series opened its 25th season in September, followed by the new Sound Exploration Series, which challenged the boundaries of music with avant-garde and experimental compositions. All of our musical offerings were greatly enhanced by the Steinway classic grand piano we received on long-term loan from the Northbrook Steinway & Sons gallery. Live music performances weren’t the only events that drew people to the library. In May, four Northbrook-area residents shared their stories as they took the stage for our first live TEDxNorthbrookLibrary event. This summer, we saw 675 adults, 2,226 kids and teens and 87 babies join our Shape Your Community summer reading program. We continued the literacy celebration with our new 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten initiative, launched in September, which invites families with young children to dive into early visit us online at NORTHBROOKTOWER.com literacy. We were also amazed to see hundreds of people from the community gather at the library to observe the August solar eclipse and celebrate with us. We kept the solar system party going as we invited Star Wars fans to our second Star Wars Day in December. In addition to bringing you new and exciting programs, we have spent the year making the library more convenient for you. In May, we merged our Reader Services and MultiMedia departments into the Fiction & Media department — name chosen by you — and created one centrally located desk to streamline our services and provide help more readily. We also updated our meeting room policy to allow more community groups to use our space to engage in civil discourse on current events and political and social issues. Toward the end of 2017, we began preparing the building for our new makerspace, which will be named The Collaboratory; another name chosen by you! The Collaboratory is a place for people of all ages and backgrounds to create things together. It will feature a laser cutter, sewing and embroidery machines, robotics and electronics kits, and so much more. The space will officially open in May with a Grand Opening celebration in July. The Collaboratory is the first step in our Master Plan to update our building over several years so that we continuously adapt to better serve the community. In 2018, we will also be rolling out our Strategic Plan, which will guide us on our mission to be a place where community happens. We are so grateful to work with such amazing partners, including the Northbrook Arts Commission, the Historical Society, Go Green Northbrook, Northbrook Symphony Orchestra, and our local schools and businesses. We would also like to thank our board members, staff, and volunteers for their hard work. Finally, we would like to thank you, our patrons, for all your feedback and loyalty. We invite you to visit us often and see what’s next for the library! InsIde every Issue Powerful Narratives. Numerous stars were born and bred in Chicagoland. Read their stories of growing up in our regular feature, Growing Up On These Streets. Unique storytelling is why Chicagoly is celebrated by critics and readers alike. Don’t miss another issue. Subscribe today. Chicagolymag.com/subscribe Comedian Matt Walsh
northbrooktower.com year in review 2017 the northbrook tower | January 4, 2018 | 21 NB Chamber of Commerce makes a difference in 2017 Discover The New Glenn Weintraub AA Service, Northbrook Chamber Board Chair It’s been my pleasure and privilege to serve as the Board Chair for the Northbrook Chamber this past year. While we have a lot to celebrate — a record number of more than 740 members, increased participation in our programs and continued outstanding community partnerships — statistics don’t tell the full story. And with questions raised this year about what the Chamber does, I’d like to explain our mission and how we make a real difference in Northbrook. First, some basics. The Northbrook Chamber is an independent organization, classified by the IRS as a 501(c)6 trade association. It has no affiliation with any political party or national organization. Generally, all Chambers seek to further the collective interests of the business community and share a common interest for sustained prosperity built on a healthy business climate. As part of this effort, the Northbrook Chamber strives to communicate the challenges faced by local businesses. As a resident, taxpayer and business owner, I am fully aware of the importance of having a vibrant business community. Businesses generate tax dollars that directly benefit every single one of us. Our streets, our schools, our parks, our public services — all the things that make Northbrook so desirable — are made possible by tax dollars generated by businesses. These contributions benefit residents by keeping taxes low, while keeping our community strong and vibrant. A strong economic climate continues the cycle by attracting new businesses, who in turn bring in jobs and generate additional tax dollars. To foster positive economic development activity, the Chamber promotes the community through its publications and targeted marketing campaigns. Just last month, our Shop Local campaign included a holiday Shopping and Dining Guide, distributed through The Northbrook Tower. Our 30-second TV commercial, showcasing Northbrook’s wide range of shopping and dining opportunities, reached an audience of 338,000. Residents and businesses benefit from our helpful publications such as our Community Resource Guide, with a circulation of 17,000 delivered to every household and business in Northbrook, and our educational programs. We reach thousands of visitors who learn more about Northbrook through our website and our social media. Our newsletter keeps our members and the community apprised of the latest issues of concern to the business community. In addition to these tools that promote economic development, we also actively engage in the community in a more direct way. Our president serves on the Village’s economic panels to bring a voice of the business community to the table. Our events and programs including our annual State of the Village address bring business, civic and community leaders together to engage in healthy dialogue. Our Leadership Northbrook program offers a comprehensive understanding of how the community operates, builds mutual understanding across the business segments and mentors future civic leaders. But our efforts do not stop there. With so many in Northbrook’s workforce coming from outside the community, we work to develop meaningful connections to the community. Our members support students participating in the high school DECA business club. We contribute to the Civic Foundation scholarship program and support the Northfield Township Food pantry. This year more than 250 individuals from more than 100 businesses participated in our annual Meal Packing program, assembling 50,000 meals to feed needy families. Many of our members become further involved, volunteering and giving their time at community events. As we look ahead to 2018, I see a bright and promising future for the Chamber and its continued commitment to Northbrook. In an increasingly impersonal world, I see the Chamber as more relevant than ever, continuing to make a difference in these ways and others that benefit us all. 1.50 % APY * 13 Month CD 1.65 % APY * 18 Month CD FDIC Insured up to $250,000 Visit us today to open an insured CD or call 847-267-1331 for more details! www.centrustbank.com 385 Waukegan Road, Northbrook, IL 60062 *The annual Percentage Yield (APY) is accurate as of 01/03/2018 and is subject to change at any time. Interest compounds annually. New money required to open and earn the stated APY. IRA eligible. Substantial penalty for early withdrawal which will reduce earnings. Offer may be cancelled at any time without notice. For additional terms and conditions, call us at 847-267-1331.
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