Newsletter - Bartlett Public Library District
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Overcoming Adversity<br />
& Facing Fears<br />
Tuesday, January 15 at 7:00 p.m.<br />
<strong>Bartlett</strong> resident Dale Spencer tells his<br />
personal story about a tragic fall he took<br />
at age 20 that left him without the use<br />
of his legs. This changed his life by<br />
empowering him to overcome<br />
obstacles with a strength he never<br />
knew that existed within himself.<br />
Dale inspires others to actively<br />
discover their own full potential<br />
and how to set out to accomplish<br />
their highest goals. MR<br />
WINTER 2012/2013<br />
Best Place To Learn & Discover<br />
The Art and Craft of Coffee<br />
Thursday, February 7 at 7:00 p.m.<br />
Kevin Sinnott, author of The Art & Craft of Coffee, will<br />
present everything you need to know to brew café-quality<br />
coffee at home. Kevin will demonstrate how to brew with<br />
several different methods using high-end specialty<br />
coffee. Get ready to taste the best cup of coffee<br />
in your life! MR<br />
Zombie<br />
Apocalypse<br />
Friday, December 14<br />
from 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.<br />
According to the ancient Mayan calendar, it’s the<br />
end of the world so prepare for the oncoming<br />
apocalypse after-hours at the <strong>Library</strong>! A makeup<br />
artist will transform you into a member of the<br />
undead, play zombie games<br />
and create some<br />
gruesome crafts!<br />
There will also be<br />
plenty of brains and<br />
other things to eat.<br />
Grades 7-12<br />
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<strong>Bartlett</strong> <strong>Public</strong> <strong>Library</strong> <strong>District</strong> Foundation Membership - The Perfect Gift!<br />
Founded in 2000, the Foundation was established to provide additional sources of revenue to enhance<br />
<strong>Library</strong> services. Projects funded in recent years have included furniture, Wall Street Journal subscription,<br />
materials and programs on health, and the funding of genealogy databases and materials. You can<br />
become a member of the Foundation with a yearly contribution of $25 or more. Looking for a gift for that<br />
hard-to-buy-for friend or relative? Give them a gift of membership to the <strong>Bartlett</strong> <strong>Public</strong> <strong>Library</strong> <strong>District</strong><br />
Foundation. A gift to share with the community! Foundation brochures are available at the <strong>Library</strong> or<br />
online at www.bartlettlibrary.org. For more information contact <strong>Library</strong> Director Karolyn Nance<br />
at 630-213-5001 or knance@bartlett.lib.il.us.
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Anime & Manga Club<br />
Wednesday:<br />
December 5 at 7:00 p.m.<br />
Make New Year's cards.<br />
January 2 at 6:30 p.m.<br />
Watch the classic My Neighbor Totoro.<br />
February 6 at 7:00 p.m.<br />
Anime & Manga Trivia Night.<br />
Writing Workshops<br />
TEEN SPACE<br />
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Local author Karly Kirkpatrick will help you create<br />
your own original stories. She’ll discuss how to create<br />
original characters and interesting plotlines.<br />
Character Workshop: Saturday, January 12 at 1:00 p.m.<br />
Plot Workshop: Saturday, January 19 at 1:00 p.m.<br />
Sharing Workshop: Saturday, February 23 at 1:00 p.m.<br />
Bring in your own original stories to discuss with the group.<br />
All original stories that are submitted will be collected and<br />
published as an eBook! MR<br />
Gaming Night<br />
Thursday, December 20<br />
from 6:00 - 8:30 p.m.<br />
Register your family to engage in a<br />
friendly competition against other<br />
families. Families will rotate across<br />
gaming stations. Individuals who<br />
register will be placed on teams.<br />
Games include both board games<br />
and video games. MR<br />
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Registration required Computer Lab Meeting Room Storytime Room CR Conference Room<br />
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All ages<br />
Grades 7-12<br />
Xbox Kinect<br />
Gaming Tournament<br />
Saturday, February 9<br />
at 1:00 p.m.<br />
Participate in friendly<br />
competition on the Xbox<br />
Kinect! We’ll play tennis,<br />
baseball, darts, football,<br />
golf and skiing.<br />
Crafty<br />
Teen Night<br />
Thursday, January 31 at 7:00 p.m.<br />
Learn to make necklaces and bracelets<br />
from recycled materials.<br />
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DystopiAn<br />
Book Discussion<br />
Wednesday, February 27 at 7:00 p.m.<br />
Love the Hunger Games, Maze Runner and Divergent? Discover the<br />
best new dystopian books to read. Share your favorite books and<br />
what you’re currently reading and enjoy some tasty pizza. MR<br />
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Teen Volunteering<br />
Applications for teens interested in<br />
volunteering this winter and spring<br />
will be available beginning Monday,<br />
Dec. 17. Application deadline is<br />
Jan. 11 or until filled. This volunteer<br />
session is from Jan. 28 - May 11.<br />
Space is limited. <strong>Bartlett</strong> <strong>Library</strong><br />
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Basic<br />
Computer Basics<br />
Thursday, Jan. 17 from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.<br />
Introduction<br />
Microsoft Excel 2007<br />
Saturday, Dec. 8 from 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. OR<br />
Thursday, Feb. 7 from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.<br />
Flash drive required.<br />
Microsoft Word 2007 PART 1<br />
Thursday, Dec. 13 from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.<br />
Microsoft PowerPoint 2007<br />
Saturday, Feb. 9 from 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.<br />
Technology<br />
Computer Classes<br />
Registration required in person at Check-Out Desk.<br />
$10 fee due at time of registration. Space is limited.<br />
<strong>Bartlett</strong> <strong>Library</strong> <strong>District</strong> cardholders are given preference.<br />
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Using Your eReaders<br />
Thursday, January 24 at 7:00 p.m. OR<br />
Wednesday, February 20 at 7:00 p.m.<br />
Bring in your eReader device and learn how to download<br />
FREE eBooks that you check out through the <strong>Library</strong>'s<br />
OverDrive service. <strong>Bartlett</strong> <strong>Library</strong> <strong>District</strong> card required.<br />
•Make sure <strong>Library</strong> card is current.<br />
•Know your PIN/password.<br />
•Charge device before coming to class.<br />
•Bring any required cables for your device.<br />
<strong>Library</strong>Thing and Other Things<br />
Saturday, January 26 from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.<br />
Allows users to easily and quickly catalog their books<br />
online and share their libraries with others for FREE.<br />
Valid e-mail address required.<br />
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Intermediate<br />
Microsoft Excel 2007<br />
Saturday, Dec. 15 from 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. OR<br />
Thursday, Feb. 21 from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.<br />
Participants must have previously attended Introduction<br />
to Microsoft Excel 2007. Flash drive required.<br />
Microsoft Word 2007 PART 2<br />
Thursday, Jan. 10 from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.<br />
Participants must have previously attended Introduction<br />
to Microsoft Word 2007 or PART 1.<br />
Advanced<br />
Microsoft Excel 2007<br />
Saturday, Jan. 12 from 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.<br />
Participants must have previously attended Intermediate<br />
Microsoft Excel 2007. Flash drive required.<br />
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Due to limited seating, advance registration is required.<br />
Creating a Free Website with Weebly<br />
Thursday, February 14 at 10:00 a.m.<br />
Learn about Weebly, a free website that allows you to easily<br />
design your own website. Valid e-mail address required.<br />
Get Started on<br />
Saturday, February 16 from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.<br />
Learn how to set up and maintain a profile and how to<br />
connect with others. Valid e-mail address required.<br />
Start Pinning with<br />
Saturday, February 23 from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.<br />
Have you heard of Pinterest, but don't know what the fuss<br />
is about? Have a Pinterest account, but not sure how to<br />
start pinning? Learn all about this fun and addictive website.<br />
Valid e-mail address required.<br />
Adult & Teen Services 630.837.3560 www.bartlettlibrary.org<br />
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CAREER<br />
Self Improvement<br />
Career Networking<br />
Friday: Dec. 7, Jan. 4 & Feb. 1 from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.<br />
Job seekers are invited to meet at the <strong>Library</strong> to share information and questions regarding<br />
resume and cover letter preparation, online applications, employment agencies and other<br />
job search strategies. First Friday of every month. Refreshments provided. MR<br />
Job Searching on the Internet<br />
Saturday, January 19 from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.<br />
<strong>Bartlett</strong><br />
Creative Writers<br />
Tuesday: Dec. 4, Jan. 8<br />
& Feb. 5 at 6:30 p.m.<br />
Meet with other aspiring writers to give<br />
constructive criticism on one another’s work,<br />
support each other through the ups and downs<br />
of writing, and share writing and publishing tips.<br />
For writers of all levels age 18 and older. MR<br />
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Learn about the <strong>Library</strong>’s print and electronic resources that will help with resume<br />
preparation, updating your computer skills, and company searches. Learn how to fill out<br />
an online application from start to finish and what documents are necessary to complete<br />
the process. Explore a new way to job search with social networks LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter.<br />
Literary<br />
BOOK DISCUSSIONS<br />
Books available at the Reference Desk one month before discussion. Refreshments provided.<br />
eXY Readers Book Discussion: Thursday at 7:00 p.m.<br />
Dec. 20 - Being Dead by Jim Crace<br />
Jan. 17 - Swamplandia! by Karen Russell<br />
Feb. 21 - When She Woke: A Novel by Hillary Jordan<br />
Are you in your 20s or 30s and enjoy a lively book discussion? CR<br />
Join us for our eXY Readers book group.<br />
Monthly Book Discussion: Friday at 12:30 p.m. MR<br />
Dec. 28 – Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet: A Novel by Jamie Ford<br />
Jan. 25– Clara and Mr. Tiffany: A Novel by Susan Vreeland<br />
Feb. 22 – Cleopatra: A Life MRby<br />
Stacy Schiff<br />
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Registration required Computer Lab Meeting Room Storytime Room CR Conference Room<br />
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BPLD<br />
Career Networking Blog<br />
Information regarding job fairs,<br />
local employment and job<br />
programs are listed in one<br />
convenient location.<br />
http://bpldcareer.blogspot.com/<br />
Conversational English<br />
Friday: Dec. 14, Jan. 11 & 25 and Feb. 8 & 22<br />
from 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.<br />
English practice for English as a second language (ESL)<br />
learners at all levels is offered in partnership with Literacy<br />
DuPage in a relaxed, fun manner. No registration or preparation<br />
is necessary. All ESL learners are welcome and encouraged to<br />
participate. Held the second and fourth Friday of each month.<br />
Will not meet on Dec. 28. MR<br />
BPLD Book Blog<br />
Check out what the staff is reading!<br />
Book reviews and recommendations on<br />
both fiction and non-fiction titles.<br />
http://bpldadultservices.blogspot.com/
Mix it Up for the<br />
Holidays!<br />
The Arts<br />
December 14 at 1:00 p.m.<br />
Ghost Town<br />
•starring Ricky Gervais and Tea Leoni (PG13)<br />
January 4 at 1:00 p.m.<br />
Big Miracle<br />
•starring Drew Barrymore and John Krasinski (PG)<br />
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February 1 at 1:00 p.m.<br />
Moonrise Kingdom<br />
•starring Jared Gilman and Kara Hayward (PG13)<br />
Tuesday, December 11 at 7:00 p.m.<br />
Add some additional “spirits” to your holiday by<br />
attending this program presented by mixologist<br />
Kasia Andrzejuk. Learn new ideas and sample fun<br />
cocktails. Register in person or by phone. Participants<br />
must be 21 years of age or older. Photo I.D. w/age<br />
required to enter program. R MR<br />
Gingerbread<br />
Program!<br />
The ABCs of<br />
Photo Organization<br />
Thursday, January 24 at 7:00 p.m.<br />
Laurie Neumann of the Association of<br />
Personal Photo Organizers will show how to organize<br />
a lifetime of family photos. Learn what to do with old<br />
home movies, slides, and family memorabilia and how<br />
to scan and digitize photos. MR<br />
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Adult & Teen Services 630.837.3560 www.bartlettlibrary.org<br />
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A Taste of<br />
Mardi Gras<br />
Wednesday, January 30<br />
at 7:00 p.m.<br />
Let Chef Dave Esau help you<br />
celebrate Mardi Gras! Learn<br />
how to prepare and then taste<br />
classic New Orleans recipes. Beads<br />
and masks are optional, but an adventurous<br />
palate is a must. Chef Esau has cooked for over<br />
30 years in the kitchens of Charlie Trotters, The<br />
Ritz Carlton Chicago, and The American Club in<br />
Kohler, WI. Space is limited.<br />
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A Modern Twist on Traditional<br />
Mosaics: A Hands-on Workshop<br />
Tuesday, February 26 at 7:00 p.m.<br />
Come learn an exciting art! Attendees will<br />
create a round candle plate/coaster<br />
mosaic. All materials will be supplied.<br />
<strong>Bartlett</strong> <strong>Library</strong> <strong>District</strong> cardholders<br />
only.<br />
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GENEALOGY<br />
History & Science<br />
Preserving Family Holiday Traditions<br />
Thursday, December 6 at 7:00 p.m.<br />
Scrapbooking consultant Sue Meister demonstrates how<br />
to preserve memories from family holiday events and<br />
traditions. Attendees are to bring eight 3” x 3” photos<br />
to create a photo cube. Space is limited. R MR<br />
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Genealogy Drop-In<br />
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Wednesday: Dec. 12, Jan. 9 & Feb. 13<br />
at 10:30 a.m.<br />
The Making of<br />
Downton Abbey:<br />
Setting the Scene<br />
Sunday, January 6<br />
at 2:00 p.m.<br />
Are you an Abbey Addict watching the BBC series Downton<br />
Abbey every Sunday night on PBS? Landscape historian and<br />
IIT professor Barbara Geiger will talk about the landscape<br />
design, land ownership patterns, and inheritance laws<br />
that produced great estates like Downton, and why radical<br />
change was inevitable. MR<br />
Climate Pretention: How Science<br />
Lost Out to Politics and Big Money<br />
Tuesday, January 29 at 7:00 p.m.<br />
Astronomer Dan Joyce discusses how mixes of<br />
politicians, media personalities, and grant foundation<br />
moguls have affected the scientific discussion<br />
on man-made climate change. See how it<br />
was possible to get carried away with the<br />
causes of global warming by distorting<br />
the significance of high-end atmospheric<br />
events. MR<br />
Genealogy Online<br />
The <strong>Library</strong> has two great Research E-Sources<br />
to help you in your genealogy sleuthing. Funded by<br />
the Barlett <strong>Public</strong> <strong>Library</strong> <strong>District</strong> Foundation.<br />
Comprehensive bibliographic records contain vital<br />
documentation on family lineage and the cultural<br />
aspects of the immigration and migration of America.<br />
This E-Source can be accessed from home on our<br />
website using your <strong>Bartlett</strong> <strong>Library</strong> <strong>District</strong> card<br />
number and PIN.<br />
Instant access to a wide range of unique resources<br />
for genealogical and historical research. More than<br />
1.5 billion names in over 4,000 databases. Includes<br />
records from the United States census; military<br />
records; court, land, and probate records; vital and<br />
church records; directories; passenger lists, and<br />
more. Ancestry.com is the sponsor of the popular<br />
TV show “Who Do You Think You Are” on NBC. This<br />
Research E-Source is only available in the <strong>Library</strong>.<br />
Patrons can access it from the <strong>Library</strong>’s website on<br />
our public computers.<br />
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Registration required Computer Lab Meeting Room Storytime Room CR Conference Room<br />
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Scandals and Scoundrels<br />
Sunday, February 24<br />
at 2:00 p.m.<br />
Victorian England was plagued<br />
by thieves, fences and those<br />
offering easy wealth. Who were<br />
the creators of Ponzi schemes<br />
in mid-19th century Ireland,<br />
and what was the phenomenon<br />
known as the "Dollar Princess?"<br />
Learn the answers to these and<br />
other fascinating questions.<br />
Presented by Victorian Historian<br />
Linda Putnam. MR
Preschool<br />
& Daycare Fair<br />
Wednesday, January 23<br />
at 7:00 p.m.<br />
A great opportunity for families to meet<br />
local preschool and daycare providers.<br />
Representatives from various facilities in<br />
the area will be available with information<br />
and to answer questions. MR<br />
STORYTIME<br />
Babies & Tots<br />
Ages 3 months to two-years-old with a caregiver. Includes<br />
an introduction to emergent literacy skills, music, exercise,<br />
movement, and includes baby and toddler interaction.<br />
Mondays, Tuesdays & Wednesdays:<br />
Nov. 5 - Dec. 12 & Jan. 7 - Feb. 20<br />
from 10:00 - 10:30 a.m.<br />
Saturday: Dec. 1, Jan. 12<br />
& Feb. 2 from 10:00 - 10:30 a.m.<br />
Thursday: Dec. 6, Jan. 10<br />
& Feb. 7 at 6:30 p.m.<br />
It's Storytime!<br />
For children age 3 and up who can sit and listen<br />
to short stories.<br />
Tuesdays or Wednesdays:<br />
Nov. 6 - Dec. 12 & Jan. 8 - Feb. 20<br />
from 10:00 - 10:30 a.m. OR 1:00 - 1:30 p.m.<br />
Youth Services 630.837.3348<br />
Youth<br />
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Stories for Everyone<br />
Includes stories, songs, and verse for toddlers,<br />
preschoolers and their caregivers.<br />
Thursdays: Nov. 8 - Dec. 13<br />
& Jan. 10 - Feb. 21<br />
at 11:00 a.m.<br />
Pajama-rama<br />
Evening family storytime. Children are welcome to<br />
wear their pajamas.<br />
Tuesday: Dec. 11, Jan. 8 & 22<br />
and Feb. 5 & 19 from 6:30 - 7:00 p.m.<br />
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Drop-in<br />
Discovery Centers<br />
for Babies and Tots<br />
Monday, February 25<br />
from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.<br />
Babies and tots, 3 months to two years<br />
with their caregivers, are welcome to<br />
drop-in for some play-centered discovery<br />
zones. The toy chest will be open along<br />
with activity stations to practice motor,<br />
math, science and literacy skills. Stop in<br />
for some fun ideas that you can recreate<br />
at home. MR<br />
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Family Fun<br />
Enjoy a family outing to the <strong>Library</strong> to share stories,<br />
songs and a craft.<br />
Saturday: Dec. 8, Jan. 26 & Feb. 23<br />
from 11:00 - 11:45 a.m.<br />
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Food Is Fun!<br />
Decorate It Yourself<br />
Gingerbread House<br />
Saturday, Dec. 8<br />
from 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.<br />
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Decorate your own gingerbread house<br />
with guidance from local chef, Rose<br />
Deneen. Supplies provided – you<br />
bring the creativity. Space is limited<br />
to 16 families and registrant must be<br />
a <strong>Bartlett</strong> <strong>Library</strong> <strong>District</strong> cardholder.<br />
Family BINGO<br />
Saturday, Jan. 5 from 11:00 - 11:45 a.m.<br />
Families are invited to play bingo and win prizes.<br />
Youth<br />
Monarch Club Grades 1-3<br />
Wednesday: Dec. 5, Jan. 2 & Feb. 6 at 3:30 p.m.<br />
Club members mark your calendar! Voting for our favorite<br />
nominee will take place during the Feb. meeting. R<br />
LOQ Club Grades 4-6<br />
Wednesday: Dec. 12, Jan. 9 & Feb. 13 at 3:30 p.m.<br />
Hang out with your friends at the <strong>Library</strong>. Each month we will<br />
celebrate a different National Awareness theme.<br />
Watch for the LOQ club poster for each month’s celebration.<br />
Chess Club Grades 2-12<br />
Mondays: from 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. Continues through<br />
Dec. 10. Club resumes Jan. 28 (Will not meet Monday, Feb. 18.)<br />
Come play chess with us! All you need is knowledge of how the<br />
pieces move.<br />
Card Design & Spreading Cheer<br />
Saturday, Feb. 2 from 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.<br />
Come to the <strong>Library</strong> anytime between 1:30-3:30 p.m.<br />
to design a card that will be given to a child in a hospital setting.<br />
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Birth through grade 6<br />
Winter Reading Club<br />
Friday, Dec. 21 - Saturday, Mar. 2<br />
and<br />
Read to Succeed<br />
Join the Winter Reading Club!<br />
Each child will receive a book<br />
after completing their reading<br />
goal. Co-sponsored by the<br />
Chicago Wolves and the<br />
Friends of the <strong>Bartlett</strong><br />
<strong>Public</strong> <strong>Library</strong>.<br />
ARTS, CRAFTS and GAMES All<br />
Thursday, Dec. 20 from 6:00 - 8:30 p.m.<br />
Register your family to engage in a friendly<br />
competition against other families. Families will<br />
rotate across gaming stations. Individuals who<br />
register will be placed on teams. Games include<br />
both board games and video games.<br />
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Registration required Computer Lab Meeting Room Storytime Room CR Conference Room<br />
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Register in person.<br />
Drop-In Crafts<br />
ages<br />
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Friday: Feb. 15 from 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.<br />
Stop in during drop-in crafts to make some<br />
fun artwork! Children under age 8 must be<br />
accompanied by a caregiver age 16 or older.<br />
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SCHOOL AGE PROGRAMS<br />
Ages 6-18<br />
Pages Across the Ages<br />
•Wednesday: Dec. 5 at 4:30 p.m.<br />
•Wednesday: Dec. 26, Jan. 30<br />
& Feb. 27 at 4:00 p.m.<br />
Participants in Pages Across the Ages will meet to receive<br />
letters from their senior partners, get a new book to read,<br />
and share about their experiences. Open enrollment for<br />
new participants will be held Dec. 4-Dec. 14. Registration<br />
in Pages Across the Ages automatically registers you for the<br />
monthly meetings. People on the Waiting List are welcome<br />
to attend. Please contact Youth Services for further details<br />
about the program. R MR<br />
Grades 1-3<br />
Reindeer Fun<br />
Wednesday, Dec. 19 from 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.<br />
Join us for some reindeer fun. We’ll play a game,<br />
make a craft, and watch a movie about a little girl<br />
who grows her own antlers.<br />
Grades 1-3<br />
Read to Hogan<br />
•Thursday: Jan. 17 and Feb. 21<br />
6:00 - 8:00 p.m.<br />
•Saturday, Feb. 16<br />
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.<br />
Reserve a unique “one-on-one”<br />
15 minute appointment to<br />
read with Hogan, a certified<br />
therapy dog.<br />
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Youth<br />
Grades 1-6<br />
LEGOs<br />
Friday: Dec. 7, Jan. 11 & Feb. 8<br />
from 3:00 - 3:45 p.m.<br />
Children are invited to have fun building LEGO<br />
creations. Space is limited.<br />
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SCIENCE<br />
Grades 2-6<br />
Science Adventure<br />
Cold Cases<br />
Monday, Jan. 21 at 2:00 p.m.<br />
Become a winter wildlife detective at the hands-on<br />
presentation, “Tracks, Traces & Trees.” Explore the<br />
animals that inhabit the Morton Arboretum and your<br />
own backyard.<br />
Youth Services 630.837.3348 www.bartlettlibrary.org<br />
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Grades K and up<br />
Monday: Dec. 10, Jan. 7<br />
& Feb. 4 at 3:30 p.m.<br />
Enter the Story Zone! We will<br />
present new and old stories for<br />
the older listener.<br />
Grades 2-6<br />
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Grades 4-6. 4-6 Space is limited. R CL<br />
Beginning<br />
Microsoft PowerPoint 2007<br />
Saturday, February 23<br />
from 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.<br />
Workshop introducing Microsoft PowerPoint 2007<br />
and the <strong>Library</strong>’s youth E-Sources. Great resources<br />
for school assignments! Bring a flash drive to save<br />
your work.<br />
Youth<br />
GIRLS BOOK DISCUSSION<br />
Books available at the Youth Services Desk.<br />
Thursday, December 13 at 6:30 p.m.<br />
A Season of Gifts by Richard Peck<br />
90-year-old Mrs. Dowdel has her hands full when the new next door neighbor's kid gets in a<br />
mess of trouble with the local bullies. Mrs. Dowdel’s response is, if you can’t get justice…<br />
get even. She shows how to dole out justice and kindness in some very unusual ways.<br />
Thursday, February 28 at 6:30 p.m.<br />
Running Out of Time by Margaret Haddix<br />
When a diphtheria epidemic hits her village in 1840, thirteen-year-old Jessie must<br />
escape the village to save the lives of the dying children. What she learns about her<br />
village will chill you to the bone in this gripping story of what is real and what is not.<br />
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Youth Services 630.837.3348<br />
Youth<br />
Family Events for all Ages MR<br />
"Journey from the Heart"<br />
featuring storyteller<br />
Dennis Swiftdeer-Paige<br />
Saturday, Dec. 15 at 10:00 a.m.<br />
Our guest storyteller welcomes winter<br />
with seasonal stories. Sponsored by<br />
the Friends of the <strong>Library</strong>.<br />
Friday Night:<br />
Jan. 4 & Feb. 15<br />
Doors open at 6:45 p.m.<br />
Movie starts at 7:00 p.m.<br />
Damen Avenue<br />
Puppeteers<br />
Saturday, Jan. 19<br />
at 10:00 a.m.<br />
Puppet show featuring three<br />
well-known fairy tales: Goldilocks and the Three<br />
Bears, Rabbit and Turtle, and The Three Little Pigs.<br />
NOW SHOWING<br />
It’s movie night at the <strong>Library</strong>! New releases will be shown whenever<br />
possible. Titles to be announced. Children under the age of eight must be<br />
accompanied by an adult. Concessions will be available for sale from the<br />
Friends of the <strong>Library</strong>.<br />
Macaroni Soup:<br />
Active Music for Kids!<br />
Saturday, Feb. 9 at 10:00 a.m.<br />
Miss Carole, an early childhood music<br />
specialist, entertains children with music<br />
and movement activities that kids can sing,<br />
dance and groove to.<br />
Countdown<br />
to Noon Year<br />
Saturday, Dec. 29<br />
from 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.<br />
We’re celebrating the New Year by counting down<br />
until the clock hits noon. Families may join us for<br />
activities and snacks as we say "goodbye” to 2012.<br />
Face to Face Productions<br />
presents EDISON: The Wizard<br />
of Menlo Park<br />
Monday, Feb. 18 at 1:00 p.m.<br />
In 1879, Thomas Edison invented the<br />
light bulb and changed the way we live<br />
forever. Join Spark of Inspiration as we<br />
journey through the life and inventions of<br />
the Wizard of Menlo Park including the<br />
phonograph and the movie projector.<br />
Lights! Camera! Action!<br />
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Thomas J. Perkins, Jr. - President<br />
Bruce E. Davids - Vice President<br />
Jack T. Budz - Treasurer<br />
Heidi Jeffcoat - Secretary<br />
Ralph Wood<br />
Bryan Darge<br />
Thomas C. Syron, Jr.<br />
Karolyn Nance, <strong>Library</strong> Director<br />
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<strong>Library</strong> Hours<br />
Sunday: 12 p.m. 12-5 - 5 p.m. pm<br />
Monday - Thursday: 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.<br />
Friday & Saturday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.<br />
<strong>Library</strong> Holidays<br />
The <strong>Library</strong> will be closed and the<br />
outdoor book return locked on the<br />
following days:<br />
Monday, Dec. 24<br />
Tuesday, Dec. 25<br />
Monday, Dec. 31<br />
Tuesday, Jan. 1<br />
(630) 837-2958<br />
(630) 837-3560<br />
(630) 837-3560<br />
(630) 837-3348<br />
(630) 837-3167<br />
800 S. <strong>Bartlett</strong> Road<br />
<strong>Bartlett</strong>, IL 60103<br />
www.bartlettlibrary.org<br />
Pipers Drive<br />
County Farm Road<br />
Friends Meeting<br />
Join us at the Friends of the <strong>Bartlett</strong> <strong>Library</strong> meeting<br />
on Sunday, Jan. 13 at 3:00 p.m. All are welcome!<br />
<strong>Library</strong> Closings<br />
The <strong>Library</strong> and outdoor book return will be closed Dec. 24, Dec. 25, Dec. 31 and Jan. 1. Though we<br />
close for major holidays, be assured that no <strong>Library</strong> material is due when the <strong>Library</strong> and book return<br />
are closed. <strong>Library</strong> closings are also “no fine” days.<br />
24/7 Access on our website<br />
Even when the <strong>Library</strong> building is closed, you still have access to the online services on our website<br />
www.bartlettlibrary.org. Access your account, renew and reserve items and view the <strong>Library</strong>'s<br />
catalog. Online registration available for most programs. <strong>Bartlett</strong> <strong>Library</strong> <strong>District</strong> card holders<br />
can also access the <strong>Library</strong>'s online Research E-Sources that are filled with information on most<br />
topics, download FREE audiobooks and eBooks from the <strong>Library</strong>'s OverDrive eMedia collection<br />
and FREE music downloads from Freegal. Our virtual <strong>Library</strong> never closes!<br />
The <strong>Bartlett</strong> <strong>Public</strong> <strong>Library</strong> <strong>District</strong> is subject to the requirements of the American with Disabilities Act<br />
of 1990. Individuals with disabilities who plan to attend a <strong>Library</strong> meeting/program and who need<br />
certain accommodations in order to allow them to observe and/or participate in that meeting/program,<br />
or who have questions regarding accessibility of the meeting/program or facilities, are requested to<br />
contact 630-837-2855 promptly to allow the <strong>Bartlett</strong> <strong>Public</strong> <strong>Library</strong> <strong>District</strong> to make reasonable<br />
accommodations for those persons.<br />
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