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Crestwood Public Library Announcements<br />
<strong>October</strong> 2020 Number 523 Crestwood Adviser 11<br />
Crestwood Public Library<br />
<strong>October</strong> News and Events<br />
The Library is now open to the public with regular hours.<br />
Monday – Thursday 9:00am – 8:00pm,<br />
Friday 9:00am – 5:00pm, & Saturday 9:00am – 4:00pm<br />
In accordance with state and local guidelines, the Crestwood Public Library will continue<br />
to practice safety guidelines while open to assist in the preventive measures of<br />
minimizing the spread of Covid-19. Face coverings are required to enter the<br />
library and social distancing rules are in place.<br />
A limited number of patrons are allowed in at one time.<br />
<strong>October</strong> Virtual Adult Programs<br />
Stampin’ Up Virtual Card Making Class<br />
Join us on the library Facebook page as Dee Tollaksen hosts this live craft class! A limited number of free card<br />
making kits will be available at the library for pick- up beginning <strong>October</strong> 1, 2020, and a video will be<br />
available for later viewing. Tuesday, <strong>October</strong> 13, at 11:00 AM<br />
Mindful Mondays with Beth Robinson<br />
With all of the recent current events and daily stress in our lives, many people feel the need to take a few<br />
moments to just sit, relax, and re-center themselves. Meditation is a great way to help you relax and prepare for<br />
what comes next. Join Ms. Beth virtually on Facebook for a guided meditation session.<br />
Shredding Day at the Library!<br />
Do you have personal documents sitting in a cabinet at home that you've been meaning to<br />
get rid of? Don't have a shredder at home? Come to the library on Saturday, <strong>October</strong> 17<br />
between 12:00 - 2:00 PM and have them shredded with Beaver Shredding, Inc!<br />
Paper documents only, please. No electronic disposals.<br />
Ways to stay connected to the<br />
Crestwood Public Library from home<br />
Digital Resources<br />
We encourage you to use our e-services by checking out Media On Demand, e-Read Illinois,<br />
Libby, and RBDigital for your e-book, audio book and magazine selections.<br />
Electronic Resources<br />
Our electronic databases are available for all of your research or home school needs.<br />
Free access for all our library card holders.<br />
Facebook Page<br />
Visit the Crestwood Library Facebook page for the latest library news, events, and updates.<br />
Information on all of our virtual events and programs for kids, adults and families will be<br />
posted on our Facebook page, so like our page to stay up to date on what is<br />
happening at the Crestwood Library.<br />
Little Free Libraries for Books<br />
Need a book to read and cannot make it into the library?<br />
Our two Little Free Libraries, located at Walker Park and Playfield Park, are stocked with adult<br />
and children’s books - free to a good home. Feel free to take a book or two to read at home.<br />
You may also leave a book for others if you would like to.<br />
Please do not put library books in the Little Free Library.<br />
For more information on any program call the<br />
Crestwood Library at 708-371-4090<br />
<strong>October</strong> Virtual Events for<br />
Families and Youth<br />
.<br />
Weekly Make It Monday Crafts for Kids Grades K-3<br />
Every Monday, a limited number of craft kits will be available for pick-up from the Front Desk. Basic supplies<br />
will be provided. Crafts may have small parts. See our Facebook page each week for more details and pictures.<br />
Make It Crafts for tweens<br />
Kids grades 4-8 can pick up a take home craft kit to do at home. Basic supplies will be provided in the kit.<br />
A limited number of craft kits will be available for pick-up from the Front Desk on Tuesday, <strong>October</strong> 6 & 20.<br />
See our Facebook page for more details and pictures.<br />
Read to Hershey on Zoom!<br />
Hershey, the therapy dog is waiting to hear kids grades K-4 read to him on Zoom!<br />
Kids can read their favorite book to Hershey for 15 minutes from home. Email fisherd@crestwoodlibrary.org<br />
to register for this program and receive Zoom login information and reading time.<br />
Tuesday, <strong>October</strong> 13, 2020, 6:00-7:00pm<br />
Documenting the Dead with<br />
Ghost Hunter Dustin Pari<br />
Get in the Halloween spirit with this exciting program with special guest host Dustin Pari! Paranormal<br />
researcher and lecturer has made numerous appearances on such television programs as Ghost Hunters, Ghost<br />
Hunters International, and Destination Truth, and on Monday, <strong>October</strong> 19th at 6:00 PM, he'll be joining us<br />
live on Zoom! Dustin takes a look back at his own efforts to conduct paranormal research and brings it back<br />
even further to some of the earliest spirit communication techniques. Filled with anecdotal tales from his<br />
travels, and evidence from his investigations, this lecture is just the right mix of educational, fun, and creepy.<br />
Free Medicare Seminars<br />
Please join Bill Johnson - a local independent insurance agent with over 25 years experience<br />
in the Medicare and health insurance industry - for free virtual medicare webinars!<br />
Please visit <strong>October</strong> our online events Virtual calendar for Events more information for about joining.<br />
Wednesday, <strong>October</strong> 21, 6:00 PM : Zero, Zip, Zilch<br />
Wednesday, <strong>October</strong><br />
Families<br />
28, 6:00 PM<br />
and<br />
: Medicare<br />
Youth<br />
101, the ABCs of Medicare<br />
.<br />
Weekly <strong>October</strong> Make In-Person It Monday Family Crafts Programs for Kids Grades are back! K-3<br />
Every Monday, a limited number of craft kits will be available for pick-up from the Front Desk. Basic supplies<br />
will be provided. Crafts may have small Halloween parts. See our Read Facebook to the page Dogs each week for more details and pictures.<br />
Therapy Dog Hershey and friends will be in the library for an in-person<br />
session of Read to The Dogs for students grades K-5 on<br />
Tuesday, <strong>October</strong> Make 20, It 2020 Crafts from 6:00-7:00pm. for tweens Costumes welcome!<br />
Kids grades 4-8 can Scheduled pick up a time take slots home are craft required kit to as do well at as home. face masks Basic and supplies social will distancing be provided in the kit.<br />
A limited number of craft kits while will waiting. be available Please call for the pick-up library from to make the your Front time Desk reservation.<br />
Tuesday, <strong>October</strong> 6 & 20.<br />
See our Facebook page for more details and pictures.<br />
Halloween Family Bingo Night<br />
Bring the whole family Read to play family to Hershey Bingo where on when Zoom! the parent wins so does the child!!!<br />
Limit of 8 families, please call to register. Face masks and parental supervision required.<br />
Hershey, Tuesday, the therapy <strong>October</strong> dog is 27 waiting at 6:00pm to hear kids Halloween grades K-4 Costumes read to him welcome on Zoom!<br />
Kids can read their favorite book to Hershey for 15 minutes from home. Email fisherd@crestwoodlibrary.org<br />
to register for this program and receive Zoom login information and reading time.<br />
Tuesday, <strong>October</strong> 13, 2020, 6:00-7:00pm<br />
Take Home Science Kits<br />
Crestwood Library will be offering hands-on science kits for kids to experiment at home. Adult<br />
supervision may be required. A limited number of take home science kits will be available to pick-up<br />
at the Front Desk while supplies last beginning Thursday, <strong>October</strong> 8, 2020.<br />
Virtual Science Club<br />
Miss Emily hosts another session of Science Club online this month. Kids grades K-5 will enjoy watching<br />
Miss Emily discuss various science topics and demonstrate science experiments that you can do with<br />
things you have at home! Our next virtual Science Club will be<br />
Thursday, <strong>October</strong> 22 at 4:00pm on Facebook.<br />
Story Time Online<br />
Join us every Friday as we watch a recorded video of different local and famous celebrities<br />
HONOR FLIGHT VETERAN<br />
reading their favorite Children’s picture book. A new story will be posted every Friday on<br />
our Facebook page.<br />
Take Home Science Kits<br />
Crestwood Library will be offering hands-on science kits for kids to experiment at home. Adult<br />
supervision may be required. A limited number of take home science kits will be available to pick-up<br />
at the Front Desk while supplies last beginning Thursday, <strong>October</strong> 8, 2020.<br />
Attention Veterans<br />
If you were honorably discharged from the U.S. military and believe you suffer<br />
Virtual Science Club<br />
from an injury or illness that you contracted because of your service, you are<br />
invited to attend a meeting of the Disabled American Veterans (DAV), Chapter<br />
things you have at home! Our next virtual Science Club will be<br />
84 in Crestwood to get help Thursday, in filling <strong>October</strong> a claim 22 at 4:00pm for your on Facebook. injury or illness.<br />
Miss Emily hosts another session of Science Club online this month. Kids grades K-5 will enjoy watching<br />
Miss Emily discuss various science topics and demonstrate science experiments that you can do with<br />
HONOR FLIGHT VETERAN<br />
HONOR FLIGHT VETERAN<br />
There is no charge or fees for this Story service. Time The Online DAV is a national service<br />
organization comprised of veterans dedicated to helping other veterans<br />
receive the medical attention and compensation they deserve.<br />
Join us every Friday as we watch a recorded video of different local and famous celebrities<br />
reading their favorite Children’s picture book. A new story will be posted every Friday on<br />
our Facebook page.<br />
DAV Chapter 84 meets on the First Friday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at<br />
the Elk's Lodge #1596 at 4428 Midlothian Turnpike in Crestwood, Illinois.<br />
National and Chapter Service Officers will be available to assist you in filing a<br />
claim for compensation and medical assistance. Bring a copy of your DD-214<br />
to the meeting with you.<br />
Again, this service and all subsequent services provided by the DAV are free<br />
of charge. To learn more about the DAV and its mission to serve disabled<br />
veterans visit their website at: www.DAV.org.<br />
ELK'S LODGE #1596<br />
4428 Midlothian Turnpike in Crestwood, Illinois.<br />
Congratulations to our dear friend Mr. Raymond Preston<br />
Ray was to take part in the Honor Flight this year but due to Covid-19 all flights were cancelled.<br />
He hopes to be HONORED and take the flight in 2021. Ray served in both the Korean War in<br />
1951 and Vietnam War in 1967.<br />
The Purple Heart Medal is awarded to members of the armed forces of the U.S. who are<br />
wounded by an instrument of war in the hands of the enemy.<br />
Ray received Two Purple Heart Medals while serving our Country.<br />
To Ray and all our men and women, Thank You for your service to defend our nation and<br />
freedom! May God bless and protect all our active military and veterans! Thank you to the<br />
many men and women here now and those that have passed<br />
.
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