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www.plainfieldpubliclibrary.org Summer 2018 Plainfi eld Public Library District Newsletter IN THIS ISSUE: Adults................................2-5 Children...........................6-11 Teens........................................12 Special Events..............13-14 Friends of the Library....15 LIBRARY CLOSINGS: Monday, May 28 Memorial Day Tuesday, July 3 Independence Day Close at 5:00 PM Wednesday, July 4 Independence Day Monday, September 3 Labor Day Happy Birthday, Illinois! Celebrate Illinois: Summer Reading 2018 A yearlong celebration to June 4 to August 4 commemorate our Got wanderlust? Then pack your bags and prepare for take-off to state’s 200th birthday. explore life in other dimensions, on other planets and even other time Look for special programs to periods as “Reading Takes You Everywhere.” learn more about the people, continued on page 14 the landscape and history of our great state. 815.436.6639 Did you know... you can earn rewards for discounts at local 15025 S. Illinois St. businesses by using your library card? Plainfi eld, IL 60544 See page 16 for details. www.plainfi eldpubliclibrary.org ? Classes and programs Movies Registration is required for all adult programs (age 18 and over Movies begin unless specifi ed). Call the Reference Desk at 815.327.2515 or visit at 1:00 PM. Doors openopen www.plainfi eldpubliclibrary.org to register. Registration for adult programs at 12:30 PM. You are welcome is now open, unless otherwise noted in the online calendar or below. to bring snacks. Cooking Friday Movie Matinee History July 13 European Culinary Tour Murder on the Orient Express (PG-13) Wednesday, June 20, 7:00 PM A Trip Down the Lincoln Highway August 10 Sample The Book of Henry (PG-13) Monday, June 18, 7:00 PM favorite foods from France, Join librarian Tina Beaird Self Improvement Italy, Spain and historian Michael Lambert and Germany. for a virtual trip along the historic Learn from Lincoln Highway showcasing sites Gentle Yoga Chef Maddox how to create your from Plainfi eld to Joliet. Thursday, July 19, 11:00 AM own European dishes. Recipes Join yoga instructor Gina Marie provided. State of Change for gentle yoga, meditation and Thursday, August 2, 11:00 AM breathing exercises. Trace the history of how Crafts Please bring Illinois emerged from the a water Old Northwest Territory. Cheers to Illinois bottle and a Using maps, drawings and Saturday, July 28, 10:00 AM mat or towel. photos, Windy City Road Warrior, Registration begins June 1. Bring your Dave Clark, explores the reshaping creative side of the central continent and the Managing Health by and paint a state we now call home. violet, the Illinois Managing Stress state fl ower, Tuesday, July 24, 11:00 AM on a pair of Music drinking glasses. Step-by- Dr. Michele Young shares simple step instruction provided Patriotic Piano Salute ways to improve your health. With coping strategies, reduce by local artist Shane Wednesday, June 27, 7:00 PM Rotkis. Supplies included. the symptoms of stress for a Registration begins June 1. Start your Fourth of July celebration better overall feeling of wellness. Limited to Plainfi eld cardholders. early with a lively rendition of patriotic songs and Americana by pianist Mick Relaxation Through Archer. Families welcome. Please Meditation Games register each person attending. Tuesday, August 28, 7:00 PM The Beatles Achieve inner Bingo peace with Wednesday, August 1, 7:00 PM Friday, June 8 the help of Wednesday, August 8 Beatlemania lives in this audio meditation. 11:00 AM and visual presentation. Enjoy Psychotherapist Reserve your seat to play their music and gain a deeper and meditator, everyone’s favorite game of appreciation for their continuing Renate Lanotte, shares powerful chance. Adults only. cultural impact. meditation techniques. 2 815.436.6639 • www.plainfi eldpubliclibrary.org • To register or for more information, click on Calendar of Events. Adult Programs Travel For English Language Learners Magical Mackinac Island ESL Life Skills Tuesday, June 12, 11:00 AM Mondays, 10:00 to 11:30 AM For More Information Get an armchair Key vocabulary words, questions These weekly programs glimpse of and phrases are learned in the are provided for adults with the island’s context of daily life activities English-speaking skills at all natural beauty you can use at home, work or levels. For more information, while visiting communicating with your child’s contact Tania at 815.263.8145 or lighthouses, teacher. [email protected]. Victorian cottages and legendary Se habla español. hotels. Reading Club Tuesdays, 10:00 to 11:30 AM Hunting the World’s Conversation Club Scariest Monsters Reading is a great way to Thursdays, 10:00 to 11:30 AM increase your English language Wednesday, July 18, 7:00 PM skills. Get together with others to Practice speaking English while Frequent read books and articles that are making friends. Share ideas and contributor perfect for learning vocabulary in culture, play games, discuss to the context, practicing pronunciation current events, family life and Discovery and sharing ideas. anything relevant to life in the Channel United States. and Ripley’s Grammar Club Wednesdays, 10:00 to 11:30 AM Tech and Talk Club Believe it or Thursdays, 6:30 to 8:00 PM Not, Chad Lewis, brings vampires The principles of English in Transylvania, the beast of grammar relevant to an adult Learn to use technology to Loch Ness and the world’s most learning English are covered help you learn English. Explore elusive creatures to life. Adults in this weekly group. Learn iPads, mobile phones and online and teens are welcome to attend. grammar and writing skills in a resources that can help you learn practical yet fun way. English in your free time. Green Village 2018 Lecture Series In partnership with the Village of Plainfi eld Organic Tasting Monday, August 13, 7:00 PM Hot Perennials Saturday, June 9, 10:00 AM The evening starts out at the Library with a discussion about the benefi ts of eating organic. Grow strong and beautiful plants. Certifi ed Landscape Then we’ll take a short walk to Wine & Cheese Designer Kathleen Obirek teaches survival by TCC, 24104 Lockport Street, to continue the techniques for perennials. A perennial plant booklet discussion and sample complimentary tastings. will also be given to every attendee. There will Registration begins June 1. be a drawing for plant-based biological control concentrates for powdery mildew. Paper Shredding Day Saturday, July 14, 9:00 to 11:00 AM Salads All Year Long Monday, July 16, 7:00 PM Insure your old paper documents are shredded confi dentially. Bring up to two banker-sized boxes Learn how to extend your garden’s season to enjoy per person, staples and paper clips are permitted. fresh salads and root vegetables all winter long, as Shredding done onsite in the Library’s parking lot. well as enjoy spring crops as early as next February. 815.436.6639 • www.plainfi eldpubliclibrary.org • Plainfi eld Public Library District • Summer 2018 Newsletter 3 Technology Training Presented by Reference Staff and volunteers Graphic Design Trio Computer Classes Wednesdays, 7:00 PM A variety Use a variety of free websites of free, and apps to create graphics 60-minute and edit your photos. classes are off ered on July 11: Canva 101 a rotating July 18: Filters and Apps basis in a July 25: Polarr Photo Editing lab setting on computers featuring the Windows 10 operating system Tech Tuesdays Book a Librarian: Extra and Microsoft (MS) Offi ce 2016. 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM Help for Tech and Beyond For descriptions of these classes and to register, connect with the Drop in with your These one-hour personal Library at 815.327.2515 or visit: technology instruction sessions are held https://plainfi eldpubliclibrary.org/ questions during in the Library, with the time events-programs/technology- one of these determined by you and training. weekly sessions. Instructors can the librarian. Reservations help you with eBooks, tablets, Clases de Computadora are dependent upon staff Windows 10, Microsoft Offi ce, availability. Call the Reference para Adultos Library online resources, internet Desk at 815.327.2515 or book Se ofrecerán clases básicas de searching and more! Use the lab your session online: https:// computación en español para computers or bring your own plainfi eldpubliclibrary.org/ adultos. Se requiere registración. device. No registration required. services/book-a-librarian. Services for Readers and Writers Writer’s 15 Minutes A Novel Idea Book Group of Fame Thursday, July 26, 7:00 PM Second Thursday, 7:00 PM OR Third Wednesday, 2:00 PM Calling all June 14 and 20: writers! No Before We Were matter your Yours experience by Lisa Wingate or format, you are Plainfi eld Writers Group July 12 and 18: welcome to Third Tuesday, 7:00 PM Secrets in Summer this open by Nancy Thayer mic night. Bring a sample of your All writers are welcome to get together and share ideas and August 9 and 15: work to share or talk about your writings. No registration is Fierce Kingdom current work in progress, and needed. New faces are always by Gin Phillips we’ll introduce you as if you were a famous author. welcome. 4 815.436.6639 • www.plainfi eldpubliclibrary.org • To register or for more information, click on Calendar of Events. Adult Programs Services for Genealogy Businesses Presented by Reference Librarian, Mobile Device Apps for the SCORE: Small Business Tina Beaird Family Historian Mentoring Pinning Down Your Past Monday, August 27, 7:00 PM Second and Fourth Mondays, 7:00 and 8:00 PM Monday, June 25, 7:00 PM Join Jane Haldeman, Many social media sites SCORE is a national non-profi t owner of It’s help make searching for association dedicated to helping Relative, to learn mobile apps that your ancestors fun.