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January, February, March 2019 Vol. 35 No. 1 2019 Consolidated Election for Art is All Around! the Library Board of Trustees January is typically pretty gray outside. Stop by the The consolidated election for the Chatham Area Public Library and see the colorful artwork created by the nd Library’s Board of Trustees will take place on April 2 . Incumbents Christine Westerlund, Leslie Ross and Dan Holden plan to run for four year terms. Appointed Then, from February 16 – April 29, Trustee Nela Kirk will run for a two-year term. Susie you’ll be able to see the talents of over Fairfield will not run be running for another term. Due 30 local artists when the Library’s Art Committee hosts its 10th Annual Call to the timing of the filing period, new candidates are not known at the time of the printing of this newsletter. to Entry Art Show. If you would like to show your work, the deadline for entries to be Susie Fairfield has served our Library considered for admission is January 25. At the Open District for 23 years by playing pivotal roles in the Library’s three boards and the Committee will be announcing five awards: Best the 2009 expansion. In 1996, she joined in Show, Friends of the Library, Foundation, Trustees the Friends of the Library Board, even and the Chatham Chamber Award. For more information or to enter, please stop by the Library or in Chatham. She then moved from the visit our website: www.chathamlib.org. Friends to the Library Board in 1998. She served many roles on the Board, including Secretary, Treasurer and 2018 Tax Help Available at the Library and helped with major fundraising efforts, including to IRS-trained AARP volunteers will be available by appointment on Wednesdays and Saturdays from expansion. From 2007-2009, Susie was instrumental 9:00 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., February 2 - April 13. , The phone number to schedule tax preparation evenings and even overnights to ensure that our new . Calls library was perfect. In 2011, Susie rejoined the Library will be accepted beginning January 22. Individuals should allow four business days to return calls before also Lifetime members of the Friends of the Library. contacting the AARP volunteers. On behalf of the Boards of the Library, Foundation, Also, taxpayers will be able make appointments Friends, the Library staff past and present and the of Central Illinois, 701 W Mason, Springfield, IL on four her service and dedication to the Library. days in January. AARP Tax-Aide representatives will be available there Monday, January 7; Monday, Friends’ Winter Book & Bake Sale , & Power Hour Sale January 23 from 11:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. to make appointments for the three Springfield sites as well as Book bargains and tempting treats will be available at the libraries in Chatham and Rochester. for shoppers at the Friends of the Library Winter Book Free tax return preparation services are offered for individuals and families who qualify. AARP volunteers to 3:00 p.m. Friends who have paid or renewed will also focus on identifying those taxpayers who are their annual membership dues as of eligible for valuable tax credits, such as Affordable January 2019 may attend the Friends’ POWER HOUR right before the sale Care Act, Earned Income Tax, Child Tax, and Educa- from 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. What a deal! tion Credits. For more information on these credits Blood Drive at the Library Saturday, January 19, 10:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. 1 Who was? Who is? What was? SAY HELLO TO BEANSTACK With over 200 titles, Penguin’s You asked for it; we have an answer: Beanstack - our Who Was? What Was? and new tool for online reading program registration and Where Is? books tell the participation! It’s as simple as: incredible stories of trailblazers, 1. Register online legends, innovators, cool places, and important 2. Log your reading events. Come learn about some of them in our game rd th 3. Win prizes. filled, craft-tastic 3 and 4 grade program on Wednesday, January 30 from 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. And for even more convenience you can download the Registration is required, and spots are limited. mobile app! This coming summer Beanstack will be the exclusive way to register, log minutes, and earn prizes for Summer Reading. From Jan. 21 - Feb. 2 you can get familiar with Beanstack by trying our Winter Reading Challenge. Simply go to https://chathamlib.beanstack.org to get started. On Wednesday February 27 from 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. 1st and 2nd graders will get whisked away in time and join the adventures of Jack and Annie, a brother Join us February 9, 10:00 - noon for and sister who discover a magical tree house filled another awesome Lego Day. We will with books. The brave travelers who sign up for your imagination can dream up. Registration is required, and spots are limited. Family Game Day Join us in the library on Thursday, March 28, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. for another fun-filled Family Game The Children’s Librarians have loved spending part of Day. We will have games for all their Saturday with you during our Saturday Surprise ages and skill levels. Try your hand at an old classic, activities, so we have another round of delightful or learn a new favorite. surprises coming up. On Saturday, January 12 at 10:00 a.m. Miss Emily will be reading stories. Miss Author Aaron Reynolds Visit Rescheduled Joyce will be hosting a Valentine’s themed Make and Take from 10:00 a.m. – noon on Saturday, Don’t worry. Children’s author Aaron Reynolds, whose February 2. Finally join Miss Julie on Saturday, November 15 visit had to be cancelled due to weather, March 16 at 10:00 a.m. for a classic Disney live has graciously rescheduled for Thursday, April 11 at action family movie filled with adventure and mystery. 6:30 p.m. Thanks, Aaron. See you then! January - February - March Storytimes Preschool Storytime Fridays @ 10:15 a.m. Jan. 3 New Beginnings Jan. 4 New Beginnings 10 Bundle Up 11 Hoot! Hoot! Hooray! 17 Frosty Friends 18 Bundle Up 24 Hoot! Hoot! Hooray! 25 Frosty Friends 31 Sick Day Feb. 1 Terrific Teeth Feb. 7 Terrific Teeth 8 Hearts and Kisses 14 Hearts and Kisses 15 Tool Time 21 Tool Time 22 Sick Day 28 Springfield Youth Performance Group Mar. 1 Springfield Youth Performance Group Mar. 7 Here Kitty, Kitty 8 Here Kitty, Kitty 14 Reading O’ the Green 15 Reading O’ the Green 21 Have a Ball 22 Ready, Set…Art! 28 Ready, Set…Art! 29 Have a Ball Babytalk Lap-Sit - a program intended for children newborn - 3 yrs. with an adult, 2 Adult Programs Our adult programs are free and open to all members of the public. Registration is optional unless otherwise indicated. Check out our new website – Craft Supply Swap going live mid-January! Saturday, January 26, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Have craft supplies sitting in your closet that you know you won’t use? Looking for more craft supplies to be creative with? Come by the library anytime Plant & Landscape Series between 9:00 a.m. and noon and swap out your with Greg McAllister unused craft supplies for supplies that are new to you. Smart Home Landscapes Wednesday, January 16, 6:00 p.m. Board Game Nights Greg McAllister will discuss how he designed the Ages 10 and up Board games are a great way to keep us to hear about Mid Century Modern landscaping your mind active during the long winter designs for efficiency. Indoor Plants your opponents. Join us in the library the first Wednesday, February 20, 6:00 p.m. Wednesday of every month for our monthly Game Join Greg to learn about plants that are best suited Nights. Game Nights are for all patrons aged 10 and for indoors, how to take care of your house plants, up. Upcoming game nights: January 2, February 6 and how to use plants when decorating your home. and March 6 from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Home Landscaping Wednesday, March 20, 6:00 p.m. RESCHEDULED! Learn how to see the big picture and learn about Civil War Widows & Orphans key design elements when landscaping your yard. Monday, January 28, 6:00 p.m. Bring a picture of a problem area in your yard and Greg will discuss some strategies to improve it. Join us as Rosemary Connolly, historic interpreter, portrays a Civil War widow dealing with the loss of her Seizure Recognition & First Aid these women and children Tuesday, January 22, 6:00 p.m. found themselves all alone and lost in a world of Kimberly Janssen from the Epilepsy Foundation will desperation surrounded by discuss and show videos of different types of seizures. people with problems of their own to deal with. most importantly, what to do when you see someone having a seizure. NEW DAY AND TIME! Movies at the Library Theme: Italian Cooking Thursday, February 21, 6:00 PM 11 and Up Movie “The House with a Clock in its Walls” Make a recipe from a cookbook and bring your dish Tuesday, March 26 at 2 p.m. to share with the group. We will enjoy the great food, Free drinks and popcorn have a discussion about your experience cooking Family Movie and the cookbook itself. And don’t forget to bring a “Smallfoot” copy of the recipe and serving utensils.