March, April, May 2019

MARCH, APRIL, MAY 2019

Fridays, March 22nd, April 26th, & May 24th 6:00—8:00 p.m. Have you heard of the subscription box craze that has been sweeping The Friends of the Roches- the nation? We decided to join in ter Public Library are the fun! On a first come first serve basis we will personalize to hosting a monthly Queen of Hearts Raffle at Godfather's your tastes a subscription box with a brand new release and a Pizza on South Dirksen Park- few extra surprises! We have boxes for both adults and teens. way. Ticket sales end at 7:30 Stop by the library to find out how you can participate! Thank p.m. and the drawing will you to the Friends of the Rochester Library for sponsoring this take place at 8:00 p.m. Each program! ticket costs$1 or 6 tickets for $5.The winning ticket hold- er that turns over the Queen of Hearts card can win up to 80% of the money raised. If the Queen of Hearts card is not turned over, the winner will receive a $50 gift card. We are now taking applications for vendors The Friends would like to thank Potter Drug of Rochester for the upcoming Farmers Market season that for donating $50 or $.10 for each prescription filled that will begin June 8th! We are looking for an as- month, whichever is higher. Come join the fun and sup- sortment of vendors, including but not limited port the Friends of the Rochester Public Library! to, produce, baked goods, crafts, direct sales, food trucks, and more! If you are interested in being a vendor or have questions please contact Keshia Barbee at Summer Recreation 2019 is right around the corner! We [email protected]. are currently looking for instructors! If you are interested in teaching/coaching anything from sports, dance, art, cookie/cake decorating, painting, etc. Please let the library know! We have a limited number of instructor spots available! Sign-Up Day is May 23rd from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, March 2nd | 10:00am—12:00pm Come one, come all, be you a Thing 1 or Thing 2. For what you might ask? Or better yet who? Dr. Seuss! It’s his birthday and we’d like to say thanks. So come for the celebration! (We promise no pranks.) There will be cake, games, and fun! AARP Foundation Tax-Aide helps low-to-moderate income taxpayers have more discretionary income for everyday essentials, such as food and housing, by assisting with tax services and ensuring that they receive applicable tax credits and deductions. Tax Days at the library, in conjunction with AARP Foundation Tax-Aide are available on select Fridays by Look for more information in the coming months! appointment only. Please contact the library to register. Register

March 1st, April 5th, May 3rd 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays & Thursdays| May 21st through June 13th| 9:00 a.m. The Day Book Club reads one fiction and one non-fiction book each Registration Required month. Books are handed out at the meeting. If you are unable to attend, extra copies are available at the Circulation Desk. Fear of falling? A Matter of Balance is an evidence based program designed to help seniors reduce their fear of falling! This class consists of 8 sessions, and is coached by trained Master Trainers for Matter of Balance. If you or a loved one have experienced a fall, or would like to learn more about fall prevention, register today! Lim- 6:30 p.m. ited spots are available. Sponsored by the King’s Daughters Organi- zation.  March 18th, The Clan of the Cave Bear by Jean M. Auel  April 15th, Born Standing Up by Steve Martin th REGISTRATION REQUIRED for all technology classes  May 20 , Sisters First by Barbara Bush & Jenna Bush Hager Join us for a series of technology classes. Identify some of the skills needed to help you master your devices. You’ll have the opportuni- ty to learn the fundamentals and understand the basics. Register for all three or just the ones you need! 3rd Wednesday @ 1:00 p.m. How to Use Search Engines to Find Almost Anything on the Internet March 20th th Thursday, March 7 at 5:30 p.m. Register All the President’s Men (1976) Starring: Robert Redford, Dustin Hoffman, Jason Robards & Hal Intro to Windows 10 Holbrook Thursday, April 18th at 11:00 a.m. Register Based on the book by Carl Bernstein & Bob Woodward April 17th Introduction to the Cloud The Devil Wears Prada (2006) Friday, May 24th at 11:00 a.m. Register Starring: Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway & Emily Blunt Based on the novel by Lauren Weisberger May 15th

th Evita (1996) Saturday, April 20 | 10:00 a.m. | $10 per person Starring: Madonna, Antonio Banderas & Jonathan Pryce Registration Required Register Assosicated Reading: Eva Perón: A Biography by Alicia Dujovne Ortiz Want to learn how to make your own After several months of work and help from custom t-shirts, signs, and more? several community members, we are excit- Join us for a workshop Saturday, ed to announce the seed library is now March 30th at 10:00 AM. We will open for its third year! Patrons are able to walk you through the basics of Cricut come to the library and “check-out” seeds Design Space. You will be guided through creating your own design, at no cost to them. After you grow the veg- and cutting and creating your own personalized knockout sign! etable or flower, we ask that you harvest the seeds, keep some of the seeds to plant next year and return some to the library. We will then place them back into the col- lection for other patrons to “check-out.”

Register Wednesdays at 5:30 | $10/Class th Welcome to those of all ages! Chair yoga is especially benefi- Friday, May 10 | 6:30pm | $35 per person Registration and payment due by April 26th cial to those who work in offices, those with knee issues, or Grab a bottle of wine, some snacks, and other injuries or limited mobility who may shy away from join us for a ladies night in! Lindsay from traditional yoga! Chair yoga is a great way to stretch, learn Painted Love is back to guide you step-by the benefits of the breath and how to relax, plus a few -step as you create your own painting! laughs. April 17th| 3:30—6:30 p.m. The Central Illinois Community Blood Center will be on site with their Bloodmobile on April 17th. To schedule an appointment please call the Community Blood Center at (217) 241-7550 or register online at www.bloodcenterimpact.org.

March 9th, April 6th, & May 4th 8:30 am—Noon Instructor: Cheryl Soerensen

Supply Cost $10/5 Cards, $18/two each design. Tuesday, April 9th To register, call Cheryl at (217) 498-7335 by the Wednesday before each class to reserve your spot. Please bring your own adhesive and COME CELEBRATE WITH US, JOIN US FOR CAKE! scissors.

The Library is grateful for donations throughout the year. Your donations help us acquire materials that we might otherwise have been The Rochester Public Library is looking for artists of all ages to unable to purchase and also supply us with materials for our annual put together an art display in Rochester Community Room. There Book Sale. However due to the high volume of donations, we will will be an art showing in the beginning of Summer and the art only be able to receive donations on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Items must not be older than TEN years old and in good condition. Dona- will hang in the room throughout the summer so it can be ad- tions should be brought in a disposable container that we can keep. mired during all the Summer Reading and Summer Recreation We also ask that donations are not put in the book drop. We cannot events! Contact Keshia Barbee at accept Magazines, Textbooks, Encyclopedias, Reader’s Digest Con- [email protected] for more information! densed Books, VHS and cassette tapes, and materials with mold, in- sect, or other natural damage. Register

If you love to read but are unable to visit the library, we can deliver your books to you! If you are ill (short term or long term), home- Tuesday, April 2nd | 9:00am—5:00pm bound, have transportation issues, or are elderly with limited mobility, please call us to discuss your qualification for this service. The This course consists of one eight-hour session for experienced goal of the Community Outreach Program is to develop relation- drivers age 50 and over. The cost of the course is $15 for AARP ships with members of the community who have special needs and members and $20 for non-members. Attending the course will may be unable to visit the library. Let us bring the library to you! allow for a discount on your driver's insurance. Please call the library at 498-8454 for more information. Registration Required.

Our Community Donation Center could not exist without your support! Throughout the months, there has been a generous outpouring of donations for the various organizations for which we collect. Thank you to everyone who has made donations/ contributions to our donation center and has supported those in our community! Rochester School District—CUSD 3A Box Tops for Education Forever Home Feline Ranch Cat/Kitten Supplies Project Linus Fleece (Must be new) Boys and Girls Club of Springfield Craft Supplies, Young Adult Books Sangamon County Juvenile Center Juvenile/Young Adult Paperback Books Little Dresses for Africa Pillow Cases in new or good condition Rochester Lions Club Eye Glasses/Cases and Hearing Aid Devices. Mondays from 10:10 - 10:30 a.m. Thursdays from 10:10 - 10:30 a.m. Lapsit storytime is for kids aged 0-18 months. This storytime is for kids aged 19-35 months with an adult. Siblings Join us for songs, simple stories, movements, are welcome as well! This energetic storytime is just right for your and play. No registration required. tot. No registration required. Drop-ins welcome! Drop-ins welcome! March: 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th March: 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th April: 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th April: 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th nd th th rd th May: 6th, 13th, 20th May: 2 , 9 , 16 , 23 , 30

No Toddler Time on 5/27

Wednesdays 10:30-11:15 a.m. Morning Storytime is for children aged 2-5 years old. We have fun listening to stories, singing songs, making simple crafts, and sensory play. No registration required. Drop-ins welcome!

March– 6th —Tongue Twisters| 13th — Naps| 20th — Spring | 27th —Flying

April- 3rd — Nocturnal Animals | 10th — Siblings | 17th — Easter | 24th— Friends

May - 1st— Hawaii | 8th– Mothers | 15th– Instruments | 22nd– Memorial Day | 29th— Feet

Saturday, May 25th| 10:00—11:00 a.m. Every Tuesday | 6:00 p.m. The Rochester Police department is teaming up with us to bring you another fun educa- Come and relax with us while we knit or crochet. If you tional program. Let's learn about what police need some help figuring out a project, someone is do and how teamwork and physical health here to help! play a role in their everyday life. Your kiddos will hear a story, play games, and make a Ages: 8 & Up craft to take home!

Saturday, May 11th | 1:30 p.m. | $35 per pair Registration & Fee is required by May 4th

Bring your mom (or Grandma or favorite woman) to our Mommy and Me Paint Date with Lindsay Patterson, from Painted Love by Lindsay, just in time for Mother’s Day. The cost for this program is $35 per pair of attendees. Register REGISTRATION REQUIRED FOR ALL HOMESCHOOL PROGRAMS Please call (217)498-8454 or visit rochesterlibrary.org/programs to register.

Growing Root Vegetables Register Thursday, March 14th from 1:00 —2:00 p.m. March is the time to plant root vegetables! We will be planting potatoes and carrots. There will be dis- cussions about what parts of plants people eat. There is a flap on each bag so you will be able to come to the library, head out to Rachel’s Garden, and watch them grow!

Grow a frog th Register Thursday, April 11 from 1:00 — 2:00 p.m. Do you love tadpoles and frogs, but never get to see the stages in between? We will be starting with live bullfrog tadpoles, and discussing the lifespan of a frog. Over the course of the next four to twelve months, kiddos and all library patrons will be able to come in and watch the stages of development. Abraham Lincoln Presidential library & museum: Sub- marines Register Thursday, May 9th from 1:00 —2:00 p.m. Did you know the Confederacy used submarines to try and break through the Union’s naval blockade? Learn about the CSS Hunley and the many attempts to upset the Union’s Anaconda plan during a Civil War Tech program on submarines from the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum. Con- duct experiments on buoyancy, join in a group activity on how sailors powered the CSS Hunley, and build your own submarine! Your kids won’t want to miss this one!

REGISTRATION 4:30 — 5:30 p.m. REQUIRED FOR ALL STEAM PROGRAMS.

Earthquake Resistant Building | Tuesday, March 19th Let’s put your engineering skills to the test. Your challenge: Build an earthquake-proof house and then give it a shake to see if it can take it! Pack your patience and a smile and have some fun building as a team! Register

Craft Stick Catapult—Telegraph | Tuesday, April 16th What were catapults used for? How were they built? Do we still use them today? These are some of the questions we will answer while building your own catapult. We will then have fun seeing how high or how far they can propel things. Register

Newton’s Cradle | Tuesday, May 21st Let’s have some fun with physics and build your own Newton’s Cradle! While answering this question; Why does Newton’s Cradle stop? Not only will we have some fun learning physics, but you will end up with a pretty cool Father’s Day present when we are finished! Register Thursday, April 11th| 6:30 — 7:30 p.m. Come to the Library to celebrate with stories about libraries and a fun library-themed craft to take home. No registration required.

Saturday, April 13th | 10:00 a.m. Saturday, March 30th | 1:30 p.m. We will have a day packed full of activities such as: Come and see the world’s favorite nanny!  Author presentation and book signing We will enjoy popcorn while watching Mary  Tree planting Poppins Returns. This is truly a movie for all  Recycled craft projects ages! Bring your friends and family and any  Stories pillows or blankets you need to make your- Have you gone forest bathing recently? Or noticed what trees in the self comfortable! Bean bags are welcome! . forest are saying to each other? Join author, Melissa Koch, as she No registration required. shares excerpts from her new book, Forest Talk: How Trees Com- municate. In this book, scientists from diverse backgrounds and fields reveal what trees are saying to us and to each other. Trees are essential to all life on Earth, yet humans continue to destroy forests to build roads, cities, homes, and farms. Trees need our help. Learn how to listen when trees talk. th Melissa Koch is an author of nonfiction chil- Friday, April 19 | 6:00—8:00 p.m. | $25| Registration Required th dren's books and inventor of digital learning Fee due by April 12 environments for children, educators, and Group painting class Register adults. She specializes in developing materials that encourage youth from diverse back- with Lindsay Patterson, grounds to pursue their dreams in science, technology, engineering, from Painted Love by and mathematics (STEM). Her culturally-relevant STEM curricula ac- Lindsay! Unleash your tivities have received recognition from the National Science Founda- creativity and let a pro- tion, White House Science Fair, PBS, and others. She lives in Decorah, fessional artist guide Iowa, with her husband, son, and Labrador Retriever. She and her family enjoy forest bathing and exploring. you through creating Following her book talk, Melissa will share why she loves researching your very own work of and writing children’s nonfiction books, specifically STEM topics; an- art. We will have the swer questions; and sign copies of Forest Talk: How Trees Communi- music going (your choice of a station within reason). cate.

Come celebrate Earth Day and help us clean out our craft closet! We will read stories and make usable crafts using everyday materials. We will celebrate our planet by saving items from the landfill and repurposing them! Friday, May 17th | 8:00—11:00 p.m. Ready to celebrate the end of another school year? Well, we’re here to con- gratulate you! All high school students [even if this Fall will be your first year in high school] and graduates welcome. Fun and food provided!

(For 13 to 18-year-olds unless otherwise specified)

Friday, March 15th | 6:00—8:00 p.m. Apples to Apples, Spoons, Forbid- First Friday of every month @ 5:00 pm den Island, and MORE! Let us help Looking for something to do outside of school? Have some great break that after-holidays lull with ideas with your friends for projects or activities you’d like to share a night to bring your friends for a with the community? Look no further than your local library! We little friendly competition. We’ll are looking for any voice ages 13-18 to help us help you make those provide snacks and some board games, but feel free to bring your favorite one! involvements come true! Please join us for discussion on how the library can provide services for what you want to do. We look for- ward to having you here!

1:00—2:00 p.m. Join us for this book club designed specifically for teens! Each We’ve all been there -- staring down at a calculator with some month we’ll watch a movie based on a book. Before watching the antique math theorem wondering “When am I ever going to use movie, stop in and grab a copy of the book upon which the movie this?”. Well, we’d like to show you some examples of how math actually matters in the real world. This series is designed to be was based, then come and join us for a free film and free popcorn more interactive than your standard math textbook and hope- (extra points for dressing like your favorite character). Too busy to fully inspire a new appreciation for the complexity of numbers in commit to both aspects of the club? Feel free to just read the book everyday life. Registration Required. or just join us for the movie. Then, after watching the movie, dis- th Register cuss what you think about the book vs. the movie with your fellow Thursday, March 14 teens. No registration required. Chocolate: Riches of the Rainforest Learn a little history and science behind the world’s favorite flavor! This interactive March 22nd| 6:00 p.m. word problem will have you solving just how much chocolate it could take to cover th The 5 Wave a football field. By: Rick Yancey th Thursday, April 11 Register The Librarian who Measured the Earth This brief course will introduce Erastothenes April 26th| 6:00 p.m. who was once a great geographer and mathe- Spiderman 3 matician. With a little bit of geometry, you too By: Louise Simonson can discover circumference like an ancient scholar! Thursday, May 9th Register May 24th| 6:00 p.m. The Motley Fool Investment Guide for Teens: Eight Steps to Having More Money Than Your Parents The Hate U Give Sure they say “money can’t buy happiness”, but it By: Angie Thomas sure doesn’t hurt either. Join us for a small venture and exploration into the monetary gains from investment. Looking to explore and/or share an interest in creative writing? Well, you’ve come to the write [sorry, had to] place. Join us as we begin to develop a new circle of fellow writers! With this new group we will discover a place to create, share, collaborate, Tuesdays 6:00—7:00 p.m. and encourage the writing of each other and ourselves. Feel TEENS: Looking for feedback on writing or have free to bring something to work on or share, but we will also questions about career skills (i.e. resumes, play around with a multitude of writing activities. cover letters, interviews, etc.)? Use our book-a- librarian resource to schedule a session with P.S. Bring your favorite pen and notebook or a hard copy of your work, we’re going to start Ayla (youth services assistant) on a Tuesday this out pretty old school. evening before or after Writing Type. P.P.S. Paper and writing utensils can be provided if forgotten or needed. https://goo.gl/nZVPtD March 2019 Queen of Hearts Raffle 3/22 Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 Day Book Club @ 2 10:30

4 5 6 Chair Yoga @ 7 Tech Class @ 5:30pm 8 9 Card Class 5:30

11 12 13 Chair Yoga @ 14 15 16 5:30

18 Evening Book Club @ 19 20 Chair Yoga @ 21 22 23 6:30 5:30; B2M @ 1

25 26 27 Chair Yoga @ 28 29 30 Family Movie @ 1:30 5:30 National Library Week 7th-13th April 2019 Queen of Hearts Raffle 4/26 Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 2 Drivers Safety @ 9 3 Chair Yoga @ 5:30 4 5 Day Book Club @ 6 Card Class 10:30am

8 9 NLWD 10 Chair Yoga @ 11 12 13 5:30

15 Evening Book Club 16 17 Chair Yoga @ 18 Tech Class @ 11am 19 20 Cricut Class @ 10am @ 6:30 5:30 B2M @ 1; Blood Drive @ 3:30

22 23 24 Chair Yoga @ 25 26 27 5:30

29 30 Library closed 5/27 May 2019 Queen of Hearts Raffle 5/24

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 Chair Yoga @ 5:30 2 3 Day Book Club @ 4 Card Class 10:30am

6 7 8 Chair Yoga @ 5:30 9 10 Paint Night @ 6:30 11

13 14 15 Chair Yoga @ 16 17 18 5:30; B2M @ 1 20 Evening Book Club 21 Matter of Balance 22 Chair Yoga @ 23 Matter of Balance 24 Tech Class @ 25 @ 6:30 @9am 5:30 @9am; 11am Summer Rec & Sum-

27 CLOSED 28 Matter of Balance 29 Chair Yoga @ 30 Matter of Balance 31 @9am 5:30 @9am March 2019 Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 1 TAB @ 5 2 Dr. Seuss Bday @ 10

4 TT@ 10:10 5 BBY @ 6; Teen 6 Storytime @ 10:30 7 BL@ 10:10; 8 9 Writing Group @ 6

11 TT @ 10:10 12 BBY @ 6; 13 Storytime @ 14 BL @ 10:10; Homeschool 15 Teen Board Game 16 TWG@6 10:30 Program @1; Homeschool Night @ 6 Teen @1

18 TT @ 10:10 19 BBY @ 6; 20 Storytime @ 21 BL @ 10:10 22 Teen B2M @ 6pm 23 STEAM @ 4:30; 10:30 TWG@6

25 TT @ 10:10 26 BBY @ 6; 27 Storytime @ 28 BL @ 10:10 29 30 Family Movie @ 1:30 TWG@6 10:30 Mary Poppins

April 2019 National Library Week 7th-13th

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 TT @ 10:10 2 BBY @ 6; 3 Storytime @ 10:30 4 BL@ 10:10 5 TAB @ 5 6 TWG@6

8 TT@ 10:10, 9 BBY @ 6; 10 Storytime @ 11 BL @ 10:10, 12 Teen Paint Night @ 6 13 Earth Day @ 10 TWG@6 10:30 Homeschool Program @ 1 ; Homeschool Teen @1; Nat’l Lib Week @ 6:30

15 TT @ 10:10 16 BBY @ 6; STEAM 17 Storytime @ 18 BL @ 10:10 19 20 @ 4:30; TWG@6 10:30

22 TT @ 10:10 23 BBY @ 6; 24 Storytime @ 25 BL @ 10:10 26 Teen B2M @ 6 27 TWG@6 10:30

29 TT @ 10:10 30 BBY @ 6; TWG@6 Summer Rec & Summer Reading Sign up is May 23rd! May 2019 Closed 5/27 Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 Storytime @ 10:30 2 BL @ 10:10; 3 TAB @ 5 4

6 TT @ 10:10 7 BBY @ 6; 8 Storytime @ 10:30 9 BL @ 10:10, Home- 10 11 Mommy & Me Paint @ TWG@6 school Program @ 1 ; 1:30 Homeschool Teen @1

13 TT @ 10:10 14 BBY @ 6; 15 Storytime @ 16 BL@ 10:10 17 Teen Grad Party @ 18 TWG@6 10:30 8 20 TT @ 10:10 21 BBY @ 6; 22 Storytime @ 23 BL @ 10:10; Summer 24 Teen B2M @ 6 25 Cops for Kids @ 10 TWG@6; STEAM @ 10:30 Rec & Summer Reading 4:30 Sign-Ups @ 5-7 pm

27 CLOSED 28 BBY @ 6; 29 Storytime @ 30 BL@ 10:10 31 TWG@6 10:30 Rochester Public Library District Presorted 1 Community Drive U.S. Postage Rochester, IL 62563 Paid

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Monday: 10a.m.—8 p.m. Matt Fuller, President Laurie Wright Marcey Werthwein Tuesday: 10a.m.—8 p.m. Angela Peel The Roy Family Wednesday: 10a.m.—8 p.m. Diana Kerr-Herrmann, Vice President Wendi Pier Dorothy Sterner Thursday: 10a.m.—8 p.m. David Hicks, Treasurer Judith Brickey Vicky Matthews Friday: 10a.m.—5 p.m. Elaine Honomichl-Lewis, Secretary Jessica Ingold Sandra Hulbert Saturday: 10a.m.—4 p.m. Fred Roese, Trustee Sunday: CLOSED Jessica Ingold, Trustee Diana Hester Annete Boxman Sarah Deen, Trustee Mary Blanco Eairheart Family Holiday Closures Janet McAllister, Library Director

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