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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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. We’ll owners of existing and start-up will help you with your genealogy discuss sites like Pinterest, Flickr, businesses. The local Fox Valley data collection. Carry your History Pin and more. Chapter off ers free, confi dential searchable family tree everywhere mentoring at the Library. Space is Courthouse Finds with you in your pocket! limited and registration is required Monday, July 30, 7:00 PM http:// Computer Help through the SCORE website: foxvalley.score.org. Click on “Make for Genealogists Courthouses an Appointment for Free Mentoring” Thursday, July 12, 10:00 AM are a great and follow the steps to register. resource for Need help navigating the personal family Drop-In Business Help Library’s genealogy databases? history. Probate First Wednesdays, 6:00 to 8:00 PM Confused on how to research fi les, Vital Records, land sales military records? We will work and lawsuits are just some of the Confused about how to use a together records one can utilize. Learn database, create a business plan or to break tips and tricks for securing these fi nd statistics? Receive guidance to through those records and what to bring before resources and help for businesses genealogy making the trip to your local big and small, from corporations to brick walls. courthouse. home-based operations. Services for Job Seekers Job Club July 18: Speaking Powerfully… Mobile Workforce Center Third Wednesday, 12:00 to 1:30 PM When Networking & Interviewing Euridice Oware, PhD., Bridge Bring lunch to this casual Builders Toastmasters Club Wednesdays, 9:30 AM to networking opportunity. Share 12:00 PM, 1:00 to 3:30 PM and learn from guest speakers in a Become a more charismatic friendly and helpful atmosphere. speaker with public speaking The Workforce Services recommendations and exercises Division of Will County Mobile June 20: Resume Roadmap to channel individual strengths Workforce Center visits the Helene Martucci and styles. Library every Wednesday to Lamarre, Speaker help residents looking for a August 15: Top Five LinkedIn Tips job. Services include: access Learn about resume Dee Reinhardt, Time2Mrkt, Inc. to computers, assistance in basics, the use of creating or revising a resume, action verbs in resume Discover the top fi ve tips that job board listings and trained writing and methods everyone with a LinkedIn profi le staff . for targeting resumes should be doing to enhance their to job openings. presence.
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Baby and Me Ages 6 months to 23 months Friday, June 8 1:00 to 1:30 PM Wednesday, June 20 9:30 to 10:00 AM Monday, July 2 11:00 to 11:30 AM Monday, July 30 9:30 to 10:00 AM
Bond with your baby with books, puppets and songs. Please make arrangements for older siblings. Storytime in the Park Birth to Age 6 Tuesday, June 12, 19, 26 Tuesday, July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 11:00 to 11:30 AM
Join us for storytime in Village Green Park at the corner of Des Plaines and Chicago streets. The Miniature Village Family Robot PlayLab of Playfi eld All Ages Ninja Warrior Obstacle All Ages Friday, July 6 Course Friday, July 20 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM All ages 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM Tuesday, July 10 Thursday, June 21 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM 12:00 to 1:30 PM Visit the Library’s own miniature Tuesday, July 17 city: Playfi eld. Serve cookies at 12:30 to 2:30 PM Test your the café, exercise at the gym and Wednesday, August 1 skill and follow the Playfi eld roads as you 9:30 to 11:30 AM speed on explore life along the taped off our Ninja path of this interactive city. Stop in to get hands on Warrior- experience with diff erent types of inspired Sensory Storytime robots. With a little imagination obstacle Ages 3 to 9 with caregiver and simple course. Thursday, June 28 programming, This 10:00 to 11:00 AM you can get outdoor event will take place amazing weather permitting. Free play, socializing, tactile results. activities and storytime designed Supported for children of all abilities. by the Finch Friends and siblings are welcome. Robot Loan Children must be accompanied Program by an adult. Registration is from Birdbrain requested, but not required. Technologies.
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Registration Required Programs Visit www.plainfi eldpubliclibrary.org or call the Youth Services Desk at 815.439.2877 to register.
Drive-In Movie: Let’s Take a Closer Look Paddington 2 (PG) Ages 6 to 10 Storytime with Horses Thursday, June 7 Ages 4 to 6 with adult caregiver (Registration begins Wednesday, June 6 June 4) (Registration begins May 29) 1:30 to 4:00 PM 12:00 to 12:45 PM Kick off summer at Join us at the Normantown Equestrian the drive-in movie. Center (NEC) for storytime and a tour of the stables. Please Decorate your dream register each child attending. Children must be accompanied by cars and settle in to an adult. A NEC waiver is required for all participants. watch Paddington 2.
Passport to Adventure VIP Birdwatching at Lake Renwick Ages 6 to 9 Ages 4 to 6 with adult caregiver Monday, June 11 Wednesday, June 13 (Registration begins June 4) (Registration begins June 4) 1:00 to 2:00 PM 10:00 to 10:45 AM Travel the world through books! Enjoy storytime and the opportunity to watch herons nesting at the Learn about far-away places Lake Renwick Heron Rookery. Enter at the southern entrance off through games and activities. Renwick Road. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
What is There to Eat? Ages 6 to 8 The Night Sky Tuesday, June 26 All Ages (Registration begins June 12) Thursday, August 2 1:30 to 2:15 PM (Registration begins July 19) Can’t fi nd anything that you want 9:00 to 10:00 PM to eat? Miss Cindy will show you Join us at Plainfi eld Central High School for a chance to view the night how to make snacks and provide sky using the telescope in the PCHS observatory. Please bring a blanket, ideas to create your own. a fl ashlight, and, if you have one, a telescope of your own. Register each person attending. Children must be accompanied by an adult. RŌBLOX Club Grades 4 to 8 Trent James Magic Workshop Galaxy Silhouettes Wednesday, June 13 Ages 5 to 12 with Christine Thornton (Registration begins June 4) Monday, June 18 Ages 9 to 12 Wednesday, July 11 (Registration begins Tuesday, June 19 (Registration begins June 27) June 4) (Registration begins June 5) Wednesday, August 8 12:30 to 1:30 PM 1:00 to 2:30 PM (Registration begins July 25) Learn magic tricks Join us for this modern twist on a 6:00 to 7:30 PM from performer Trent classic silhouette portrait. Choose RŌBLOX is an online game and James. Take home a profi le to draw freehand or trace. scripting platform. Attendees learn supplies to amaze Then let your imagination take over and how to make their own games as your family and fill in a painted design using watercolor well as play other people’s creations. friends. pencils under Christine’s guidance. Space is limited to eight players.
815.436.6639 • www.plainfi eldpubliclibrary.org • Plainfi eld Public Library District • Summer 2018 Newsletter 7 How Does it Work? Caribbean Foot Jewelry Ages 6 to 10 Tuesday, June 19 What Happens After We Flush (Registration begins June 5) Ages 4 to 6 with adult caregiver 6:00 to 7:00 PM Monday, June 18 Be cool on hot days (Registration begins June 4) this summer with this 10:00 to 10:45 AM pretty foot accessory. Ever wonder what happens after we fl ush? Wonder no more as we explore the Storytime at Village of Plainfi eld Wastewater Treatment Plant. Children will have an opportunity to Hazel Marie’s view water samples under a microscope and to Ages 3 to 5 understand the cycle of the water we use everyery Wednesday, June 20 day. Children must be accompanied by an (Registration begins June 6) adult. Wednesday, July 18 (Registration begins July 5) Wednesday, August 8 (Registration begins Machines that Help Take Care July 25) of Our Village 11:30 AM to 12:00 PM Ages 4 to 6 with adult caregiver Enjoy stories and an Wednesday, June 27 ice cream treat at (Registration begins June 13) Hazel Marie’s, located 10:00 to 10:45 AM just around the corner Enjoy storytime and touch-a- from the Library at truck at the Village of Plainfi eld 24030 W. Lockport Street. Public Works Department as we explore the vehicles used to take Coding for Kids care of our community. Children Ages 6 to 10 must be accompanied by an adult. Wednesday, June 20 (Registration begins June 6) Wednesday, June 27 Water Pressure (Registration begins June 13) Ages 4 to 6 with adult caregiver 1:00 to 1:45 PM Wednesday, July 11 Explore the world of coding and (Registration begins June 27) robotics while designing your own video games. Beginners welcome. 10:00 to 10:45 AM Every time we turn on a faucet, water comes out. How does that Girl Powered Coding work? Find out about the processs Ages 6 to 10 of water pressure as we visit the Wednesday, June 20 Water Pumping Station on 127th (Registration begins June 6) Street and Bell Road. Our tour willll Wednesday, June 27 culminate with the uncapping of a (Registration begins June 13) fi re hydrant. Be prepared to get 2:00 to 2:45 PM wet! Please register each child Explore coding, robotics and attending. Children must be video game design in a program accompanied by an adult. designed especially for girls. Beginners welcome.
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Extreme Twister Ice Cream Storytime and Me on the Map Ages 6 to 10 Craft Ages 7 to 9 Friday, June 22 Ages 3 to 6 with caregiver Monday, July 23 (Registration begins June 8) Tuesday, July 17 (Registration begins July 9) 2:00 to 3:00 PM (Registration begins July 3) 10:00 to 11:00 AM Get twisted in a jumbo sized 6:00 to 7:00 PM Let’s version of Twister! Enjoy cool ice cream stories discover and summertime crafts. your place Stuff ed Animal Sleepover on this Ages 3 to 6 Oobleck enormous Thursday, June 28 Ages 6 to 10 planet. Bring (Registration begins June 14) Wednesday, July 18 a photo of yourself. 6:00 to 6:30 PM (Registration begins July 5) Bring a stuff ed friend along to 1:00 to 2:00 PM D-I-Spy enjoy songs and stories. After Come hear the story of Ages 9 to 12 storytime, leave your friend to Bartholomew and the Oobleck Wednesday, July 25 spend the night and make (Registration begins July 11) with us. Return your own 2:00 to 3:00 PM Friday to oobleck. Create your own puzzle photo in pick-up your This outdoor the style of your favorite seek- friend and learn event will and-fi nd books. From rubber all about their take place ducks to skeletons, an assortment overnight weather of random objects will be adventures in permitting. available for crafting the perfect the Library. puzzle scene complete with its Glow-in-the-Dark own rhyming clues. Empowering Tweens with Storytime Gina Marie All Ages Multineeds Craft-a-Palooza Ages 9 to 12 Thursday, July 19 Ages 5 to 18 Wednesday, July 11 (Registration begins July 5) Thursday, July 26 (Registration begins June 27) 6:00 to 7:00 PM (Registration begins July 12) 10:00 to 11:00 AM Light up the night with us at 1:00 to 2:00 PM Wednesday, July 18 this special glow-in-the-dark Crafts, crafts and more crafts (Registration begins July 5) storytime. Read stories together designed for children and teens 10:00 to 11:00 AM by fl ashlight and make crafts that of all abilities. Children under Wednesday, July 25 glow. 9 must be accompanied by an (Registration begins July 11) adult. Parents and caregivers of 10:00 to 11:00 AM Bubble Fest older children are welcome to Tweens get Ages 2 to 6 and their caregivers stay. ready to be Monday, July 23 empowered (Registration begins July 9) Green Screen Magic and join 10:00 to 11:00 AM Ages 9 to 12 us for a Big bubbles, little bubbles, Monday, July 30 special series bubbles galore. Come play with (Registration begins July 16) presented by bubbles like you never have 1:00 to 2:00 PM Gina Marie Slager. Each week she’ll before! Dress for mess and come Learn the secrets of movie magic cover diff erent topics including celebrate all things light and and create your own mini-movie standing up for yourself and soapy. using the green screen and others, healthy assertiveness and mobile devices. how to work with your emotions.
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’Round the World Tales by A Bicentennial Birthday Bash JJC Children’s Theatre All Ages Tribute to Illinois Monday, June 11 Ages 4 to 12 (Registration begins June 4) Monday, July 16 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM (Registration begins July 2) 11:00 to 11:45 AM Enjoy the JJC Children’s Theatre touring production ‘Round Join Kidworks Theatre for a the World Tales adapted by “hands-on” journey exploring Richard Schutzman. The play the industry, arts and nature of features stories that highlight the Illinois. Take part as we canoe down importance of generosity. the I&M Canal, climb Starved Rock, explore the beauty of Carbondale and 123 Andrés so much more. Funded by a grant All Ages from the Illinois Arts Council. Wednesday, June 13 (Registration begins June 4) 2:00 to 3:00 PM Family Game Show Istvan & His Imaginary Showdown Band Sing along in All Ages All Ages two languages Friday, June 15 Monday, June 25 during this (Registration begins June 4) (Registration begins June 11) fun, interactive 2:00 to 3:00 PM 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM family concert Get ready to rock while learning by the winner We double and having fun with Parent’s of the 2016 dare you to Choice award-winning artist Latin GRAMMY compete in Istvan & His Imaginary Band. for Best Children’s Album. our fun and Funded by a generous gift from challenging Smarty Pants The Friends of the Library. family Big Balloon Show game show. All Ages Read Around the World Recommended Wednesday, June 27 Puppet and Magic Show for ages 8 and (Registration begins June 13) up. All Ages 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM Thursday, June 14 Be amazed by the (Registration begins June 4) Trent James Magic Show All Ages Big Balloon Show, 2:00 to 3:00 PM Monday, June 18 a theatrical balloon Travel all the way (Registration begins June 4) stage show around the world 11:00 to 11:45 AM featuring magic, while right here Trent James will amaze and comedy and in the library with delight the whole family with his Smarty’s award- magical storyteller comedy magic show. winning, and ventriloquist Chris McBrien. eye-popping balloon props.
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Scales and Tales Traveling Alien Adventures of Finn Travel Kits Zoo Caspian Live Show All Ages All Ages Friday, June 29 Thursday, July 12 (Registration begins June 15) (Registration begins June 28) 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM OR 2:00 to 3:00 PM 1:00 to 2:00 PM Blast off for fun in this Spy a sloth live and interactive and hang version of with a the wildly Travel Kits for Vacation hedgehog popular Birth to Grade 5 while podcast Whether you are leaving by learning for kids. train, plane, boat or car for about vacation, the Library would animals Little Miss Ann be delighted to pack a bag from around the world. Get a All Ages with books, magazines, close-up look at some amazing Tuesday, August 14 audiobooks and music to animals and listen to fascinating (Registration begins July 31) entertain your child. stories. 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM Every eff ort will be made Spend one Bingo to fi ll requests, but some of the last All Ages items may not be available. days of Tuesday, July 3 Travel Kits check out for summer (Registration begins June 19) the duration of your trip. vacation 10:00 to 11:00 AM Please allow seven days enjoying Wednesday, August 1 to prepare the bag for an upbeat, (Registration begins July 18) your family. To submit interactive concert with Little 2:00 to 3:00 PM a request, visit https:// Miss Ann. Bingo fun for the whole family. plainfi eldpubliclibrary.org/ resources/parents-place/. Kevin and the Infi nite Possibilities For Everyone’s Enjoyment All Ages Monday, July 9 (Registration begins June 26) Punctuality 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM OR 1:00 to While we understand that there are times when being late cannot 2:00 PM be avoided, we ask that attendees do not arrive more than 10 minutes after a program’s start time in order to avoid disruptions Through to the program and to make sure that your child receives all of the song and information and instruction that is presented at the beginning of storytelling, the program. Kevin encourages If You Need to Cancel kids to live If you are not able to attend a program for which you are registered, within their please let us know so that we can open your spot for someone else. own creativity Age Limits in this highly interactive and Youth Services staff plans each program based on what would be inspiring musical adventure. both developmentally benefi cial and socially appropriate to a specifi c age group. Therefore, we ask that the age limits be respected.
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Illinois UFOs Galaxy Silhouettes Cheese Tasting Grades 6 to 12 with Christine Thornton for Teens Friday, June 8 Grades 6 to 12 Grades 6 to 12 (Registration begins June 4) Tuesday, June 19 Wednesday, July 25 3:00 to 4:00 PM (Registration begins June 5) (Registration begins July 11) 3:30 to 5:00 PM 7:00 to 8:00 PM Ufologist Terry Fisk discusses the Join us for this modern twist on a Sample a top UFO classic silhouette portrait. Choose variety of sightings a profi le to draw freehand or cheeses of Illinois, trace. Then let your imagination provided the take over and fi ll in a painted by Wine & Midwest design using watercolor pencils. Cheese by and the world. Fisk TCC, then watch a demonstration shares photos, case histories and Practice SAT of how to make ricotta cheese. eyewitness accounts and talks Grades 9 to 12 about some of the cases he has Saturday, June 16 personally investigated. He also (Registration begins June 4) addresses some of the arguments Saturday, July 21 off ered by UFO skeptics and (Registration begins July 7) debunkers. 1:00 to 4:30 PM
Teen Yoga with Sylvan Learning of Plainfi eld Robyn Riconosciuto will proctor a practice SAT in a simulated testing environment. Grades 6 to 12 Tuesday, June 12 Open to all high school students. Please bring two pencils and a (Registration begins June 4) calculator. Snacks are only allowed 3:00 to 3:45 PM during breaks between tests. Yoga instructor, Robyn Riconosciuto, Hands Only CPR for Teens gives an Grades 6 to 12 introductory Tuesday, July 10 (Registration begins June 26) course Teen Painting “Reading covering 3:00 to 4:00 PM Takes You Everywhere” basic Hatha Bryan Gallup of Fantasy Canvas yoga poses the Plainfi eld and stretches. Grades 6 to 12 Fire Protection Monday, July 30 Wear District trains comfortable (Registration begins July 16) teens on 3:30 to 5:00 PM nonrestrictive clothing. Yoga mat the proper technique for chest optional. compressions for choking victims of Paint a canvas with instruction all ages. Information and instructions from Shane Rotkis of Imagine on how to use AEDs also provided. Arts. Create a fantasy landscape Perfect for babysitter training. using the summer reading theme.
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for a successful Fandom Fest!
A huge thank you to all of our Fandom Fest partners and supporters for helping to make this event possible! Friends of the Plainfi eld Public Library Anime Stuff Store Blu Front Street Cantina Hazel Marie’s HopScotch & Vine Krema Coff ee House Milette’s Cakes Moe Joe’s To view more photos, visit fl ickr.com/photos/plainfi eldpubliclibrarydistrict. Pixel Blast Arcade Plainfi eld Lanes Purple Plum Thank you to the publishers who First Second Books The Room Lisle donated giveaway items and Image Comics School of Rock prizes! Macmillan Sovereign Andrews McMeel Universal Quirk Books Tailwinds Distilling Archie Comics Papercutz The Wandering Dragon Game BOOM! Studios Tor Books Shoppe Diamond BookShelf Tor Teen DK Publishing Viz Media
Photographs We’re Social!
Photographing Love to post, tweet, pin and Program Participants tumble? So do we! Find The Library reserves us on Facebook, Pinterest, the right to photograph Tumblr, Flickr, Twitter, LinkedIn, program participants. Instagram and now Snapchat! Photos are for library use Keep up on Library events, and may be used in library programs, resources and more. publicity materials. Patrons who do not wish to be photographed should notify library staff .
815.436.6639 • www.plainfi eldpubliclibrary.org • Plainfi eld Public Library District • Summer 2018 Newsletter 13 Special Events Summer Reading 2018 June 4 to August 4
Make your escape beginning on June 4. Then, over the course of this nine-week program, discover spectacular programs and reach your reading goals by August 4 to win prizes. The last day to start your reading adventure is Saturday, July 21.
What kind of voyage will your reading take you on this summer? The only limit is your imagination.
Thank you to the Friends of the Library for supporting the 2018 Summer Reading program.
Kona Shaved Ice
Each Monday through July 30 11:00 AM to 1:30 PM Parked in front of the Library
Enjoy a shaved ice this summer! A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Library.
Registration Information Summer Reading Finale
Registration Take Off ! Ralph’s World Monday, June 4 All Ages Tuesday, June 5 Saturday, August 4 Wednesday, June 6 (Registration begins July 21)
Register in person, or if you can’t make it, register online at 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM plainfi eldpubliclibrary.beanstack.org. Say goodbye to Summer Reading 2018 with a concert Kona Shaved Ice Truck by Ralph Covert of Ralph’s Each day, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM World. Dance, sing, and get Parked in front of the Library silly during this concert for the whole family. Funded Enjoy a shaved ice this summer! A portion of the proceeds will be by a generous gift from The donated to the Library. Friends of the Library. Chipotle Fundraiser Free Frozen Custard Sunday, June 3, 4:00 to 8:00 PM 12:00 to 2:00 PM 12720 S. Route 59, Plainfi eld Enjoy a special treat from Visit Chipotle and mention the Library, 50 percent of your Culver’s! purchases will be donated back to the Library.
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Bidding Beverage and Bites Gala Friday, August 10, 7:00 to 10:00 PM Join the Friends of the Library for an evening of music, food, entertainment and a silent auction! FRIENDS Tickets are $25 each and will go on sale May 1 through Eventbrite or from a Friends member. This is a 21 and over event. Bonus: your Gala ticket MEMBERSHIP will also get you into the Annual Book Sale First Look on Wednesday, August 22.
Win a Quilt
Enter now to win a beautiful handmade quilt. Tickets can be purchased from any Friends member for $5 each or 6 for $20. Drawing will be held during the event. Winner need not be present. eld, IL 60544.
The Friends of the Library Need Your Donations Thursday, August 16, 9:00 AM to 8:30 PM Friday, August 17, 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM Saturday. August 18, 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM Monday and Tuesday, August 20-21, 9:00 AM to
8:30 PM (1x donation $100) etime Companion 15025 S. Illinois St., Plainfi 15025 Wednesday, August 22, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Clean out your storage spaces and donate your ____Best Friend ($10) Friend ($10) ____Best gently-used books, CDs, DVDs and audiobooks to The Friends of the Plainfi eld Library’s Annual Book Sale. Please no encyclopedias, magazines, VHS or cassette tapes. eld Public Library, eld Public Library, Annual Book Sale Hosted by the Friends of the Library Thursday, August 23, 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM Friday, August 24, 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM Saturday, August 25, 9:00 AM to 1:30 PM eldpubliclibrary.org/library-info/join-us.htm.
Enjoy shopping for gently used books, CDs, DVDs Friends of the Plainfi and audiobooks at bargain prices. The annual sale is organized by the Friends of the Library to help support our Summer Reading Program and other programming for the Library. Cash, check and credit card are accepted.
Nothing Bundt Cakes Fundraiser June 11 to 17
Pick-up a cake for Fathers’ Day, or just because, and 20 ($5) (K-12) Senior Buddy (65+) or Student Pal percent of your purchase will be donated back to the Name______Phone (_____)______Home Phone (_____)______Cell Address______Zip______E-mail______Annual Dues (Please check one): ____ to: checks payable Please make Friends. Located at 207 Vertin Blvd, Shorewood, IL 60404. ($25) Patron ____Business Please check one: Membership ____New ____Membership Renewal of Participation: Level ____Lif Only ____Sustaining Volunteering ____Active Participation ____Active plainfi card: Or join online via credit
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