January & February 2019

Martin Luthher King,King Jr. Day of Servvice Page 13

Grammy-Nominated Guitarist, Page 3

Craft Swap Page 3

Library Closings: Tuesday, January 1. Open at 11:00am on Friday, January 11 & Friday, February 22. NORTHBROOK PUBLIC LIBRARY Notes from the Director I am a member of the NEWS & UPDATES Northbrook Rotary Club. Rotary’s motto is “Service above Self,” and I try NEW YEAR, NEW YOU every day to make that motto a reality. At the The new year is a time to refl ect on the past and library, we are focused on make changes for the future. No matter what your resresolutionsolutions areare, service. We are here we have something to help get the year off to a great start. Grab your to help you, and we work library card and visit www.northbrook.info/new-year to fi nd links to the diligently to provide you with services that programs and services mentioned below. meet your needs. I am humbled that I get to Learn more with Lynda.com software video tutorials and Mango work at an institution that is dedicated to making Languages, off ering basic and in-depth lessons for 70+ languages. people’s lives more fulfi lling. I am also humbled by the value this community Exercise more with fi tness videos on the Hoopla streaming service. places on service. I see it in the many service Create more with one of Creativebug’s 1000+ online classes, or sign up organizations, clubs, commissions, and for one of our many hands-on classes in the Collaboratory. organizations that work together to make Northbrook such a vibrant, giving community. Read more by visiting www.northbrook.info/reading-lists to view the Since 1994, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day has been best books of 2018, or click the “Your Next Book” link to get a personal observed nationally as a day of service, and reading recommendation. there are many service opportunities throughout the area to mark the day. Turn to page 13 to learn about the services projects we have happening at the Library. LATE OPEN FOR STAFF TRAINING As January 21 approaches, I encourage you to Maintaining a safe space for our staff and patrons is a top priority, refl ect on the service you already provide, here which is why all of our staff members will have the opportunity to or elsewhere. Northbrook truly is a community attend safety and security training classes. To make it possible for staff of giving, and I look forward to seeing how that to attend, the library will open at 11:00am on Friday, January 11 and giving spreads on MLK Day. Friday, February 22.

Kate Hall Executive Director FINALS CAFE: JANUARY 12-15 Library Information 1201 Cedar Lane, Northbrook, IL 60062 It’s the week before fi nals, and once again we will open up the library www.northbrook.info to welcomeelc all high school students studying for fi nals. We’ll also be 847-272-6224 pproving snacks and pizza for high school students in the Pollak [email protected] RoRoom.o On Saturday, we’ll even have therapy dogs to help studentsstude de-stress! Monday-Thursday 9:00am-9:00pm Please note that the library will experience more Friday 9:00am-6:00pm activity than usual during these times. Seating Saturday 9:00am-5:00pm and parking may be limited. Sunday 1:00pm-5:00pm Details and full schedule on page 10.

Library Closings: Tuesday, January 1. Open at 11:00am on Friday, January 11 & Friday, February 22. JOB SEARCH WORKSHOP RS The Northbrook Public Library provides access to Learn how to use social media to connect with active information so that patrons can make informed decisions for themselves. The library does not endorse, hiring managers, get your resume through applicant recommend, or make representations with respect to the tracking systems, and develop the critical interview information presented in our programming. skills you need to help you succeed. This workshop Photo Policy: The Northbrook Public Library may photograph will help you take a structured approach to your job patrons participating in library programs and events. These search that includes setting goals, creating or revising images may appear in future library publications or publicity. Participation signifi es consent to our photo policy. Library your resume, and navigating the interview process. patrons may not take photographs of other patrons or staff Saturday, February 9, 9:30am-3:30pm without the permission of the Executive Director. For full policy Interactive Classroom details, visit www.northbrook.info.

Page 2 FEATURED EVENTS

GRAMMY-NOMINATED BLUES ARTIST

The Blues According to John Primer RS Thursday, January 24, 7:00pm, Auditorium

Legendary blues guitarist and two-time Grammy nominee, John Primer and his band will perform an up close and personal acoustic set, with special guest Steve Bell on harmonica. There will be a question-and-answer session after the set.

Early in his career, John played with blues originators including Sammy Lawhorn, , Buddy Guy, Smokey Smothers, and Lonnie Brooks.

In 1979, John joined Willie Dixon and his band, the Blues All Stars, for six months until he was recruited by to play . He was Muddy Waters’ guitar player and band leader until Waters’ death in 1983.

Later, John joined Magic Slim & the Teardrops as a bandleader and guitarist, culminating with the Teardrops being voted repeatedly the number one blues band in the world.

Over his career, John has been associated with The Rolling Stones, Pearl Jam, Derek Trucks, Gary Clark Jr., , Chuck Berry, , Ray Charles, James Brown, and B.B. King. —Biographical information excerpted from www.johnprimerblues.com

WINTER READING COME IN FROM THE COLD CRAFT SWAP Warm up with books, music, This popular event lets you give new life and movies while earning to craft supplies that you no longer need—yarn, chances to win great fabrics, patterns, rubber stamps, etc. It’s also a great way to prizes, including gift cards. pick up some new (or new to you) supplies. If you have items to donate, you can drop them off on Friday Our Winter Reading and Saturday. program is available for all ages through January 31. At Sunday’s Swap, we will provide you with two paper bags to fi ll with supplies. Once your bags are full, you are welcome to get back in line for more. Visit www.northbrook.info/winter-reading for more details. You do not need to donate any materials to attend the Swap! Drop-off : Friday, January 25, 1:00-5:00pm and Saturday, January 26, 10:00am-4:00pm, Pollak Room Swap: Sunday, January 27, 1:15-3:30pm, Pollak Room

Page 3 ADULT PROGRAMS See page 2 for photo policy.

FEATURED EVENTS An Evening with the Author: Libby Fischer Hellmann RS Meet best-selling and award-winning Magical Perceptions with author Libby Fischer Hellmann and Jeanette Andrews RS celebrate the release of her latest novel, Sensory illusionist Jeanette Andrews High Crimes, the fi fth installment in her returns with a new show that will Georgia Davis Mysteries series. Books leave you amazed and enchanted. will be available to purchase from the Impossible feats will happen Book Bin. before your very eyes as she Tuesday, January 8, 7:00-8:00pm, performs her elegant, Pollak Room interactive magic. Monday, February 4, A Beginner’s Guide to the 7:00-8:00pm, Auditorium Golden Age of Radio RS Popular radio host Steve Darnall uses sound clips and stories to highlight some of the biggest shows and stars from the early years of radio. Thursday, January 10, 2:00-3:00pm, Pollak Room

Introduction to Ancestry.com RS Discover the best ways to search for information about your family history on Ancestry. Explore census, birth, marriage, death, military, immigration records, and more. John Hughes Retrospective RS Kevin Smokler, author of Brat Pack America, returns to the library to discuss some Thursday, January 17, 7:00-8:00pm, of John Hughes’ classic 80s fi lms, their ties to Northbrook, and how we view these Interactive Classroom movies today. A screening of Hughes’ 1985 fi lm, The Breakfast Club, will follow. Thursday, February 21, 7:00-9:00pm, Auditorium Live Podcast Recording and Performance RS Professor Moptop: Abbey Road RS Local music podcast Friskie Morris Professor Moptop, who is a weekly feature on WXRT’s “Breakfast with the Beatles,” Sessions records a special live episode has thoroughly studied and researched the Beatles to become an expert on all at the library. The podcast will feature things related to thee FaFabb Four. TThehe an interview and performance by a Professor will discusss “Abbe“Abbeyy Chicago-area punk rock band. Road,” which is celebratingbrating Thursday, January 31, 7:00-8:30pm, its 50th anniversary,, offoff er Auditorium historical analysis, andnd provideprovide audio samples. All About Ham Radio (All Ages) Thursday, February 228,8, Experts from the North Shore Radio Club 7:00-8:30pm, will demonstrate ham radio equipment. Auditorium Saturday, February 9, 11:00am-12:30pm, Pollak Room A

RESERVE A SPOT To provide a better experience for our patrons, we recommend that you reserve a spot if you plan to attend an event marked with RS. A spot should be reserved for each member of a family or group planning to attend, unless otherwise indicated. Call or visit www.northbrook.info to reserve a spot.

Page 4 ADA Requests: The library welcomes patrons of all abilities. To ensure your request can be accommodated, please contact us at 847-272-6224 at least 72 hours before the event you wish to attend. For details, please visit www.northbrook.info.

HEALTH MATTERS BOOK GROUPS & DISCUSSIONS The Doctor Is In: Weekend Books are available at the Fiction & Media desk one month before each discussion Warrior Injuries unless otherwise indicated. Meet doctors from the University of Book Discussion with Chicago (NorthShore) Family Medicine Environmental Book Club RS Residency Program each month for a Isabel Soffer Cosponsored by Go Green Northbrook. The Lost Girls of Camp Forevermore short, interactive talk on a health topic. Join us to discuss Zero Waste Home by Kim Fu Monday, January 21, 2:00-3:00pm, by Bea Johnson. This practical guide Saturday, January 5, 10:00-11:30am Pollak Room provides easy tips to reduce household Civic Room waste that even the busiest people The Hunting Ground: can integrate. The author shares how State Poetry Documentary & simplifying her family’s life brought Society Meeting them greater happiness and meaning. Discussion RS New members welcome. Bring 10 This fi lm documents the Discussion led by member of Go Green copies of two of your poems to share. stories of undergraduate Northbrook. Books will be available at Sunday, January 6, 1:00-4:30pm, survivors of sexual the Reference Desk six weeks before Civic Room assault, the response the discussion. Tuesday, January 22, 7:00-8:00pm, from their schools, and Wednesdays with the campus culture that allows assault Civic Room Benjamin Goluboff to go unchecked. A discussion will Cosponsored by the Friends. follow the screening. Monday, February 11, 7:00-8:30pm, January 9: Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk Auditorium by Ben Fountain February 13: The Heather Blazing Books on Tap by Colm Toibin If the Creek Don’t Rise by Leah Weiss Sprouts & Microgreens for 10:00-11:30am, Civic Room Wednesday, January 30, 7:00-8:30pm, Good Health RS Landmark Inn, 1352 Shermer Road Cosponsored by the Friends. Learn how to grow microgreens all year Tuesdays with Nancy Buehler Evening Book Discussion round and discover the nutritional value Cosponsored by the Friends. with Lori Siegel of these tiny but mighty plants from January 15: The Female Persuasion by Erotic Stories for Punjabi Widows by Balli Mark Lyons of Green Thumb at Meg Wolitzer Kaur Jaswal Your Service. February 19: The Immortalists by Tuesday, February 12, 7:00-8:00pm, Tuesday, February 19, 10:00-11:00am, Chloe Benjamin Pollak Room A Pollak Room 10:00-11:30am, Civic Room Illinois Poetry Society Haiku Chapter Haiku poets of all levels are welcome. Great Books Come have your work critiqued, January 21: The Moral Sense of Man and learn about English language Haiku the Lower Animals by Charles Darwin techniques, and share resources. February 18: Othello by William Sunday, February 17, 1:00-4:30pm, Shakespeare Civic Room Mondays, 10:00-11:30am, Civic Room

Stranger than Fiction RS NEW! Read and discuss true stories that are as compelling as fi ction. This month we’ll discuss the true crime thriller, I’ll Be Gone in the Dark by Michelle McNamara. Pick up your copy at the Reference Desk six weeks before the discussion. Wednesday, February 20, 7:00-8:00pm, Civic Room

KEY: RS Reserve a Spot SN Special Needs Program CR NPL Card Required Page 5 ADULT PROGRAMS CONCERTS WINTER ENSEMBLES LECTURE SERIES Small group ensembles to brighten Svetlana Belsky Performs Chopin RS Lyric Opera Lecture Series RS Pianist Svetlana Belsky returns to cold days. Experience a prelude to your opera perform a selection of Chopin’s music. Sundays, 3:00pm, Auditorium experience with composer information, Belsky is the coordinator of piano insights, history, and more presented studies at the University of Chicago. Avanti Guitar Trio RS by former lecturers from the Lyric Opera Sunday, January 6, 3:00-4:00pm, The Avanti Guitar Trio is known for their Lecture Corps of Chicago. Auditorium world-class quality and wide repertoire. Tuesdays, 7:00pm, Civic Room February 3 Elektra by Strauss JAZZ/BLUES SALON Rachel Pederson, vocalist and Lecture by Jean Joslyn Mark Streder, piano RS January 29 The Blues According to John Primer RS Mark Streder and Rachel Pederson will Grammy-nominated blues guitarist. perform cabaret music. La Traviata by Verdi Feature on page 3. February 10 Lecture by Carla Thorpe Thursday, January 24, 7:00pm, February 12 Auditorium Kate Carter, violin, and Louise Ariodante by Handel Chan, piano Joe Policastro Trio RS Lecture by Karen Jared RS Kate Carter and Louise Chan explore Led by bassist Joe Policastro featuring February 26 the extensive repertoire available for guitarist Dave Miller and drummer piano and violin. Mikel Avery, this Chicago-based jazz February 17 group brings rock, old-school funk, soul, Brazilian, and free improvisation to the surface while still keeping the aesthetic ONGOING ADULT PROGRAMS of an acoustic jazz trio intact. Chair Yoga Great Ideas: Israeli History Thursday, February 7, 7:00pm, Cosponsored by the Friends. Cosponsored by the Friends. Auditorium Fridays, 9:30-10:30am* OR Thursdays, January 3 & 31; February 14 11:00am-12:00pm, Pollak Room & 28, 10:00-11:30am, Pollak Room FRIDAY NIGHT SALON * No 9:30am class on January 11 & February 22. Balance Light Trio RS AARP Driver Safety Program RS Dr. Zanolini’s Balance Light Trio Saturdays, January 26 & February 2, launches from jazz into the beyond, Chess Club (All levels) 9:30-1:30pm, Interactive Classroom exploring the relationship between Wednesdays, January 2-February 27, sound, consciousness, and the 7:00-8:45pm, Pollak Room B Essential Tremor Support Group fundamental principles of existence. Saturday, February 9 Friday, February 1, 7:00pm, Current Events Roundtable 10:00-11:30am, Civic Room Auditorium Thursdays, January 10, 17, & 24; February 7 & 21, 10:00-11:30am, Pollak Room

WHAT NORTHBROOK WAS CHECKING OUT IN 2018 Here are the library’s most checked-out books, movies, and music of 2018.

Adult Fiction Adult Nonfi ction Children’s Book YA Book Movie Music

Page 6 Open captioning available upon request. Call 847-272-7044 WEDNESDAY FILM SERIES to request captioning or other accommodations. Films screened 1:00pm & 7:00pm

January Robert Redford, Actor RS Cosponsored by the Friends.

January 2 January 9 January 16 January 23 January 30 The Old Man Butch Cassidy and Jeremiah Johnson All the President’s The Natural and the Gun the Sundance Kid Rated PG Men Rated PG Rated PG-13 Rated PG Rated PG

February Women Behind Hollywood RS

February 6 February 13 February 20 February 27 Mutiny on the Bounty The Hitch-Hiker Sabrina Rio Bravo

FIRST-RUN FILMS RS FILM DISCUSSIONS SENSORY MOVIE SN RS Films screened Saturdays, Sci-Fi/Fantasy This sensory-friendly 2:00pm & 7:00pm. Movie Night RS screening is designed Being John Malkovich for adults with special Thursday, January 17, needs. We turn the No fi lm Auditorium volume down and scheduled Film: 7:00-9:00pm the lights up, and all Saturday, Discussion: 9:00-9:45pm are welcome to move January 12 Rated R around and talk. Smallfoot Friday, January 18, CinemaSpeak 10:30am, Auditorium Watch @ Home. Talk @ Library. Join us Rated PG February 9 for a lively discussion of Tully (2018). Bohemian Thursday, January 31, Rhapsody* 7:00-8:00pm, Rated PG Civic Room

*Not confi rmed at press time All fi lms presented in theatrical DCP or 35mm prints, unless otherwise noted on our website.

KEY: RS Reserve a Spot SN Special Needs Program CR NPL Card Required Page 7 TECH FOR EVERYONE See page 2 for photo policy.

TECH BASICS EXCEL DEEP DIVE BUYING & SELLING Excel Basics RS Excel Formatting RS Introduction to Craigslist RS Create, modify, save, and print Format data and cells to make clear, Learn to use the popular Craigslist spreadsheets and format cells clean, useful spreadsheets and tools for website to post classifi ed ads for free and borders. displaying data. and buy items from other sellers. Tuesday, January 8, 6:30-8:00pm, Tuesday, January 22, 6:30-8:00pm, Basic computer, Internet, and email Interactive Classroom Interactive Classroom skills are required. Thursday, January 24, 2:00-3:00pm, Interactive Classroom Basic iPad 1 RS Excel Formulas & Functions RS Download and manage apps, connect Learn how to use formulas and to Wi-fi , and more. Apple ID and functions, apply absolute references, Getting Started with eBay RS password required. and explore conditional formatting. Discover the basics of an eBay account, Thursday, January 17, 2:00-3:00pm, Tuesday, January 29, 6:30-8:00pm, how to bid on products, set up a PayPal Interactive Classroom Interactive Classroom account and purchase items. Thursday, February 7, 2:00-3:30pm Interactive Classroom Flyer Design RS Excel Pivot Tables RS Learn to design a fl yer for your next Pivot tables allow you to reorganize and event using the free online tool, Pixlr. summarize selected columns and rows Selling on eBay RS Thursday, January 24, 7:00-8:00pm, of data in a spreadsheet or database Delve deeper into eBay and discover Interactive Classroom table to create a more eff ective report. how to list your items for sale. Thursday, February 14, 6:30-8:00pm, Thursday, February 14, 2:00-3:30pm, Interactive Classroom PowerPoint Crash Course RS Interactive Classroom Explore transitions, animations, graphics, and media to create powerful Excel VLookups RS slideshow presentations. VLOOKUP is an Excel function that Tuesday, February 5, 7:00-8:30pm, allows you to compare two lists. Interactive Classroom Demystify VLOOKUP by working through examples. Word Basics RS Thursday, February 21, 6:30-8:00pm, Create, open, save, and print text-based Interactive Classroom documents using Microsoft Word. Tuesday, February 12, 7:00-8:30pm, Excel Charts & Graphs RS Interactive Classroom Add visual interest and tell stories by displaying numbers and data sets in Word Formatting RS chart or graph format. Format and align text, apply bullets Thursday, February 28, 6:30-8:00pm, or numbers, and adjust spacing using Interactive Classroom Microsoft Word. Tuesday, February 19, 7:00-8:30pm, Interactive Classroom

Basic iPad 2 RS Learn to use the iPad’s camera COMPUTERS & COFFEE functions, including taking and sharing Join us for a cup of coff ee as we explore technology topics and answer questions. photos, and techniques for using Safari. Apple ID and password required. Streaming Music RS Cloud Storage Systems RS Thursday, February 21, 2:00-3:00pm, Get an overview of ways to stream music Get an overview on how to share, send, Interactive Classroom using services like Spotify, Apple Music receive fi les and photos, and access and Bandcamp. them from any device with Microsoft Wednesday, January 9, OneDrive and Google Drive. 11:00am-12:00pm, Pollak Room A Wednesday, February 6, 11:00am-12:00pm, Civic Room

Page 8 MAKER PROGRAMS

TEEN/ADULT MAKER (AGES 13-ADULT) YOUTH MAKER Monogram Embroidery RS Intro to Laser Cutting RS Laser Cutting for Kids Create and embroider a monogram for a Use Gravit software to design for the (Grades 4-8) RS towel. All supplies provided. laser cutter. Learn how to use Gravit software to Saturday, January 19, 10:00am-12:00pm, Tuesday, February 12, 6:30-7:30pm, design for the laser cutter. Interactive Classroom Collaboratory Thursday, January 17, 4:30-5:30pm, Collaboratory Polymer Clay Leaf Pendants RS Podcasting Basics RS Make a polymer clay leaf pendant and Use Audacity audio recording and Intro to CAD (Grades 3-5) RS add a little shimmer with powders and editing software to create a podcast Use Tinkercad to learn basic computer a crystal. All materials provided. and share it with the world. Requires aided design to design 3D objects. No Tuesday, January 22, 7:00-8:00pm , intermediate computer skills. previous experience necessary. Pollak Room A Saturday, February 16, 2:00-3:00pm, Thursdays, January 24 & February 21, Interactive Classroom 4:00-5:00pm, Interactive Classroom Intro to 3D Printing RS For beginners. Meet the printer and get Intro to Raspberry Pi RS Carvey for Kids (Grades 4-8) RS started with basic design software. Check out our Raspberry Pi projects Learn how to use Easel software Wednesday, January 23, 6-7:30pm, and get inspired to make your own to design for our Carvey CNC machine. Collaboratory computer-controlled creations. Friday, January 25, 4:00-5:00pm, Tuesday, February 19, 6:00-7:00pm, Collaboratory Jewelry Making: Earrings RS Collaboratory Learn the basics of how to make Cricut for Kids: Decals earrings. Supplies provided. Bookbinding RS (Grades 4-8) RS Thursday, January 24, 10:00-11:30am, Cut, fold, and stitch your own book Use the Cricut to design and create a Collaboratory together from raw materials. All vinyl decal. All supplies provided. supplies provided. Tuesday, January 29, 4:30-5:30pm, Sewing Machine Basics RS Saturday, February 23, 2:00-4:00pm, Pollak Room A Hands-on instruction using the library’s Interactive Classroom sewing machines. Sewing Machine Basics for Kids Saturday, February 2, 11:00am-12:30pm, Carvey for Adults RS (Grades 4-8) RS Pollak Room A Use Easel software to design for our Learn sewing machine basics in this CNC machine, the Carvey. hands-on class. Cricut How-To: Flowers RS Tuesday, February 26, 6:00-7:00pm, Thursday, January 31, 4:30-5:45pm, Use the Cricut to cut out and create Collaboratory Collaboratory paper fl owers. Supplies provided. Tuesday, February 5, 10:00-11:30am, String Theory: Yarn Dyeing Collaboratory and Spinning (Grades 4-12) RS (Three week class.) Dye fi ber and spin it CREATE A VALENTINE’S DAY GIFT into yarn that can be used for knitting or crochet. Participants will be enrolled for Valentine’s Day Laser Cut Valentine’s Day Cookie all three classes. All materials provided. Boxes RS Decorating RS Tuesdays, February 5, 12 & 19 Design and laser cut decorative Cosponsored by the Friends. 4:00-5:00pm, Collaboratory boxes for Valentine’s Day gifts. Learn skills, tips, and tricks with Tuesday, January 29, 6:30- cookie and cupcake baker, 8:00pm, Collaboratory Music Recording and Editing Patrice Aguirre. with Garageband (Grades 4-8) RS Basic Punch Needle Tuesday, February 5, 7:00-8:30pm, Make music with piano, drum Embroidery Pollak Room samples, and other instruments using for Valentine’s Day RS Garageband. Equipment provided. Create a simple Punch Needle Thursday, February 28, 5:30-7:00pm, Embroidery. All supplies provided. Collaboratory Thursday, February 7, 6:00-7:30pm, Collaboratory

KEY: RS Reserve a Spot SN Special Needs Program CR NPL Card Required Page 9 YOUTH SERVICES See page 2 for photo policy.

FINALS CAFE (GRADES 9-12) Are you in need of a space for some Finals Cafe Schedule serious group studying? Students are Saturday, January 12, 9:00am-4:30pm, encouraged to study throughout the Pollak Room Pizza: 3:00pm library, and we’ll provide snacks (while they last) and pizza (at set times) in the Registered Therapy Dogs Pollak Room for all high school students 11:30am-12:30pm, YS Activity Room studying for fi nal exams. Sunday, January 13, 1:00-4:30pm, Students are welcome to bring their Pollak Room Pizza: 3:00pm own snacks, within reason—nothing Monday, January 14, 3:00-8:30pm, messy or excessively smelly. Pollak Room Pizza: 3:00pm On Saturday, students can de-stress with Tuesday, January 15, 3:00-8:30pm, registered therapy dogs at lunchtime! Pollak Room Pizza: 3:00pm

TEEN PROGRAMS Books and Bites: Teen Book Mug Cakes (Grades 6-12) RS Discussion (Grades 6-12) RS Make some easy sweet treats with us! Try new recipes and take home a mug. Bad Art (Grades 4-12) RS Enjoy your choice of drink Freedom from the tyranny of and discuss the book at the library. The Note: Please alert us about any allergies perfectionism! Come and make some fi rst seven registered teens to check in or dietary restrictions at sign-up. art that you won’t hang on the fridge. at the Youth Services desk will get a free Wednesday, February 13, 5:00-6:00pm, Try something new, make a mess, and copy of the book. YS Activity Room be proud of your truly horrendous art. Name of the Star by Maureen Johnson Wednesday, January 2, 4:00-5:00pm, This book is recommended for Grades VR Free Play (Grades 4-12) RS YS Activity Room 7 and up. Come play the library’s HTC Vive and Friday, January 18, 5:00-6:00pm, PS4 virtual reality games, and watch others play on the big screen. Register Teen Volunteering (Grades 9-12) RS Civic Room Every Thursday in January and February, ahead of time to guarantee a time slot. we’re off ering volunteer hours for high The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas Monday, February 25, 4:00-6:00pm, school students in need of a few more This book is recommended for Grades Pollak Room service hours. Register for one of the 8 and up. three spots. Friday, February 22, 5:00-6:00pm, More programs for Thursdays, January 3-February 28, 6:00- Civic Room teens & tweens 8:00pm, YS Department Teen Advisory Board Tabletop Gaming (Grades 4-12) RS Writers League (Grades 6-12) RS (Grades 6-12) RS Details on page 12 Enjoy some snacks, meet with other Want to earn service hours, make writers, and hone your skills through friends, and eat pizza? Join the Teen Create Club (Grades 4-8) RS diff erent creativity exercises and writing Advisory Board. Help us plan teen Details on page 12 prompts each month. programming, decorate the loft, and Mondays, January 21 and February 18, complete service projects. Attendance 4:00-5:30pm, YS Activity Room at every meeting is not required, but we hope you come to as many as you can. Tuesday, February 12, 5:00-6:00pm, Pollak Room

RESERVE A SPOT To provide a better experience for our patrons, we recommend that you reserve a spot if you plan to attend an event marked with RS. A spot should be reserved for each member of a family or group planning to attend, unless otherwise indicated. Call or visit www.northbrook.info to reserve a spot.

Page 10 WINTER READING COME IN FROM THE COLD Through January 31

(Birth-Grade 12) Kids are invited to play our fun bingo game to earn great prizes for participating in family literacy activities, like reading books, playing board games, and more. Pick up a log at the Youth Services desk or sign up and track your child’s reading online at www.northbrook.info/winter-reading.

SPECIAL EVENTS Messy Play Morning for Babies Old Town School of Folk Music Jodi Koplin’s Jigglejam and Toddlers (Birth-2 years, with Family Concert: Sam & Nathan Family Concert RS caregiver) (All Ages) RS Cosponsored by the Friends. Drop in for a safe, sensory exploration Cosponsored by the Friends. Jodi Koplin’s interactive show keeps of various textures (baby-safe fi nger Fun, dynamic, and often unexpected families engaged through music, paint, cloud dough, water play, etc.) arrangements of traditional and modern puppets, and bubbles! Her original that help your baby’s brain get used to tunes will keep both kids and adults tunes and a few familiar favorites that experiencing diff erent sensations. moving and singing along. will keep the kids jiggling and giggling. Dress for a mess! Saturday, January 19, 11:00-11:45am, Saturday, February 16, 11:00-11:45am, Wednesday, January 2, 10:00am-12:00pm, Auditorium Pollak Room YS Activity Room

Messy Play Morning for My First Yoga (Ages 3-5, Little Explorers Preschoolers (Ages 3-5 years, with caregiver) RS* (Ages 2-5, with caregiver) with caregiver) Join staff from Banner Day Camp as Come with an adult and learn basic Drop in for super messy fun with they present a special yoga class for science, math, and engineering shaving cream, kinetic sand, fi nger- preschool aged children. Kids will learn concepts through hands-on activities, paint, water, and more. Dress for a mess! basic poses in a fun, easy-to-follow class. stories, and music. Space is limited; Thursday, January 3, 10:00-12:00pm, No yoga experience is necessary. please check in at the Youth Services Desk. YS Activity Room Fridays, January 25 & February 8, Tuesday, February 26, 10:00-10:30am, YS Activity Room 10:00-10:45am & 11-11:45am, YS Activity Room Early Childhood Extravaganza (For Parents/Caregivers) Meet professionals from local preschools and enrichment providers to learn about the summer and fall programs they off er. Sunday, January 20 2:00-3:30pm, Pollak Room & Lobby

FAMILY SENSORY FILM SN RS* FAMILY FILM RS This sensory-friendly screening is designed The Grinch* for children with special needs. We turn the Saturday, February 23, volume down and the lights up, and all are 2:00pm & 7:00pm, welcome to move around, talk, and sing Auditorium during the movie. Rated PG Hotel Transylvania 3 Thursday, January 3, 1:00pm, Auditorium *Not confi rmed at press time Rated PG

KEY: RS Reserve a Spot SN Special Needs Program CR NPL Card Required * Caregivers do not need to reserve a spot Page 11 YOUTH SERVICES SCHOOL-AGE PROGRAMS Family S.T.E.M. Explorers A-Z Mindfulness for Kids Try & Fail Challenge (All Ages) (Grades K-5) RS (Grades 3-5) RS Children and caregivers explore fun Miss Lani with Banner Day Camp Take on a design challenge and use science, technology, engineering, and will teach kids powerful, fun and experimental and design thinking to math while building real-world skills. engaging mindfulness techniques create a robot/machine/contraption. Saturdays, January 5 & February 2, by paying attention to the body, Epic fails encouraged. 10:30-12:00pm, YS Activity Room breath and mind. Mindfulness is the Monday, January 28 & Thursday, practice of being aware and focusing on February 28, 4:00-5:00pm, Science Explorers the present moment. YS Activity Room Wednesdays, January 9 & February 13, (Grades K-2) RS Are you a budding scientist itching 4:00-4:30pm, Pollak Room Tabletop Gaming to experiment? Explore basic science (Grades 4-12) RS concepts with hands-on activities. Cool Reads (Grades K-2) RS Cards, dice, pawns, and meeple! Get ready to get messy and learn Explore a great book with activities, a We’ll play a diff erent tabletop game something, too! fun discussion, and a snack. The book each month. Magnets does not have to be read before the Board Game Night Monday, January 7, 4:00-4:45pm, program. Friday, January 25, 4:00-5:30 pm, YS Activity Room YS Activity Room Come Back, Amelia Bedelia by Body Systems Peggy Parish Dungeons & Dragons Monday, February 4, 4:00-4:45pm, Thursday, January 10, 4:00-4:45 pm, Friday, February 15, 4:00-5:30pm, YS Activity Room YS Activity Room YS Activity Room Frog and Toad are Friends by Arnold Lobel K-9 Reading Buddies Thursday, February 14, 4:00-4:45 pm, Curiosity Club (Grades 2-3) RS Satisfy your curiosity on the topic of (Grades K-5) RS YS Activity Room Independent readers can practice the month through books and their skills and build confi dence by hands-on activities. reading to a friendly dog from K-9 Serial Readers (Grades 4-6) RS Read a book that is fi rst in a series and My Weird School Series Reading Buddies! Space is limited, so have fun with activities and discussion Thursday, February 7 , 4:00-5:00 pm, please register in person or by phone while snacking on pizza. YS Activity Room for a 15-minute time slot. Tuesdays, January 15 & February 19, Smile by Raina Telgemeier 6:30-7:30pm, YS Activity Room Wednesday, January 23, 4:00-5:00pm More school-age programs YS Activity Room Globe Trotters (Grades K-3) RS Bad Art (Grades 4-12) RS Have fun exploring the world through Space Case by Stuart Gibbs Details on page 10 books, games, crafts, and maps. Each Wednesday, February 20, 4:00-5:00pm, session we visit a diff erent country. YS Activity Room VR Free Play (Grades 4-12) RS Sundays, January 27 & February 24, Details on page 10 2:00-3:00pm, YS Activity Room Y-Art (Families) Start your Saturday with art! Brought to Create Club (Grades 4-8) RS you by the North Suburban YMCA Art Sequin Journals Academy. Learn how to make your own reversible Saturdays, January 26 & February 9, sequin journal with a personalized 10:00-11:00am, YS Activity Room hidden design. Wednesday, February 6, 4:00-5:00pm, YS Activity Room

Page 12 YOUTH SERVICES STORYTIMES & EARLY CHILDHOOD Korean Language Storytime Baby Play (Birth-12 months, Pajama Stories (Families) (Ages 3-5, with caregiver) RS* with caregiver) Put on your coziest pajamas and join us Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, and This program focuses on babies for a half hour of stories and fun! activities in Korean presented by 12 months and younger with their Tuesdays, January 29 & February 26, local volunteers. For Korean speaking caregiver. We’ll introduce music, rhymes, 6:30-7:00pm, Story Corner families and those interested in and books for this special age in a the language. friendly, cozy setting. Fridays, January 4 & 18, February 1 & 15, Wednesdays, January 9-February 20, 10:30am-11:00am, YS Activity Room 9:15-10:00am, YS Activity Room WINTER BREAK

Monday Movers Wee Play (Birth-24 months, ACTIVITIES (Toddlers, with caregiver) with caregiver) Join us for a fast-paced half hour of Music, rhymes, giggles, and books for Bad Art (Grades 4-12) RS moving, singing, reading, and fun! caregiver and baby. Check in at the Details on page 10 Mondays, January 7-February 18, Youth Services desk. Space is limited. 10:30-11:00am, Story Corner Thursdays, January 10-February 21, Family Sensory Movie SN RS* 10:00-10:45am & 11:00-11:45am, Details on page 11 Preschool Storytime (Ages 3-5) YS Activity Room Stories and activities for preschoolers. Messy Play Morning for Babies Mondays, January 7-February 18, Toddler Time (Ages 2-3, & Toddlers (Ages Birth-2) 2:00-2:30pm, YS Activity Room with caregiver) Details on page 11 Tuesdays, January 8-February 19, Join us for 20 minutes of stories and 20 10:30-11:00am, YS Activity Room minutes of creative play. Messy Play Morning for Thursdays, January 10-February 21, Preschoolers (Ages 3-5) 10:00-10:40am, Story Corner Toddler Storytime (Toddlers, Details on page 11 with caregiver) Stories, songs, rhymes, and activities Korean Language Storytime Family S.T.E.M. Explorers for toddlers. (Ages 4-11) RS (All Ages) Enjoy stories and activities in Korean Tuesdays, January 8-February 19, 10:30- Details on page 12 11:00am, Story Corner presented by local volunteers. For Korean speaking families and those Wednesdays, January 9-February 20, interested in the language. 10:30-11:00am, Story Corner Fridays, January 11, February 8, 4:15pm-5:00pm, YS Activity Room

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service: Caring, Community and Connection Help celebrate Dr. King’s contribution to our country and carry on his legacy of community service.

Volunteer in Youth Services Caring, Community, Connection (Grades 6-Adult) RS Storytime (Ages 4+) Register for a two hour time slot to help This special storytime will explore Craft in Honor of Dr. King clean bookshelves and assist in the the life of Dr. King and the caring and Youth Services will have a inventory of our collection in the Youth connection we can create in our own special craft in honor of Dr. King. Services Department. community today. Monday, January 21, All Day, Monday, January 21, All Day, Monday, January 21, 2:00-3:00pm, Youth Services Department Youth Services Department Youth Services Department

KEY: RS Reserve a Spot SN Special Needs Program CR NPL Card Required * Caregivers do not need to reserve a spot Page 13 COMMUNITY FOCUS Giving Back: Northbrook Volunteers Make a Difference in the Community and Beyond Northbrook is a generous community. Beyond academic guidance, Janet We see it in many ways, including the mentors students, a perfect use outpouring of donations during our for her 10 years of experience as an annual food drive to benefi t the educator. “It’s almost like a relationship Northfi eld Township Food Pantry, and of grandmother and grandchild,” said in the many people who volunteer their Janet, about her connection with time with us and throughout the area. the students.

We recently spoke with some Janet said she feels fortunate to have Northbrook residents about their such a meaningful role at the school. experience with volunteering, and the And as much as she puts in the time, surprising benefi ts they got in return. energy, and teaching skills, she gains “structure, self-worth, and social Karen Zmrhal didn’t expect to see a networking” in return. packed crowd for her “Volunteering 101” presentation at the library last October. Jordan Friedman, Executive Director of HandsOn Suburban Chicago, said the “We’ve never had 48 people. It’s group’s “Volunteer101” classes dispel astounding!” Karen said. “It’s such a myths about volunteering and gives pleasant surprise to see how people people a broader understanding of today are giving up their time to what being a volunteer can look like serve others.” and all the diff erent opportunities that they might not have considered. As a volunteer for HandsOn Suburban Northbrook resident and one-on-one Chicago, Karen helps bring awareness He emphasizes that volunteering is for teaching volunteer, Janet Isaacman. about volunteering opportunities in everyone, from retirees, to children, to Sammy Bellman, a Northbrook teen and the northwest suburbs. those who are in between jobs or member of the library’s Teen Advisory In class, Karen asked attendees looking to make a career move. Board (TAB), began volunteering at the library in summer 2016. questions about their passions, skills, “It shows they’re proactive,” he said. and what they hoped to get out “You’re able to say: ‘I’ve been looking Sammy helps facilitate various children’s of volunteering. and volunteering, bringing my skills to programs at the library, including craft Northbrook resident Janet Isaacman the table and here’s the outcome.’” groups and garden activities. was looking for a way to give back through volunteering, but was “Sometimes people think volunteers just stuff envelopes and sit in a corner, having diffi culty fi nding an but there are so many more options than people are aware of.” opportunity that aligned with her Jordan Friedman, Executive Director, HandsOnSuburban Chicago skills as a retired educator.

It wasn’t until Janet contacted HandsOn There are also generational preferences “By helping out, I’ve really learned to Suburban Chicago that she was able to and diff erent motivations, Jordan said. be a part of my community making a fi nd a good match for her background “Older people may seek something diff erence,” Sammy said. “I’ve also and experience. that’s set at the same time on a weekly gained closer relationships with many basis or fi ts a certain skill set. Younger of the librarians and it always brightens Through their volunteer referral people tend to be interested in cause- my day when they remember who I am service she was placed at the based volunteering or shorter term and we catch up.” Tarkington Elementary School in volunteer projects.” Wheeling, where she provides one-on-one-help to students who Volunteer opportunities are everywhere! Adults interested in volunteering at the are struggling with the curriculum. library can visit www.northbrook.info/volunteer or contact Christophe Andersen, Fiction and Media Outreach Librarian at [email protected]. Teens in “I went through a formal interview to grades 9-12 can visit www.northbrook.info/teen-volunteers or email make sure that we were a good fi t for [email protected] for more information. each other and we shared expectations To learn more about volunteer opportunities through HandsOn Suburban Chicago, for the role,” Janet said. visit www.handsonsuburbanchicago.org or call 847-228-1320.

Page 14 FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY From the Board President January is the time of year when many of us will be making resolutions to improve our health and well-being. We all know a controlled diet, regular exercise, and engaging in mind- expanding activities, such as reading, writing, and puzzle-solving help to maintain the health of body and mind.

But a social aspect must be considered as well. Another worthwhile and rewarding activity Friends’ Used is service to others. Volunteering fosters enhanced self-esteem as well as being of value to Bookshop Hours: recipients, and retirement is an ideal time to consider maintaining a social responsible activity Monday-Saturday, with all of its associated rewards. 10:00am-4:00pm & The entire Friends organization is made up of volunteers, most of whom are retired. Our Sunday, 2:00-4:00pm volunteer activities include Board membership and Bookshop participation. The Friends’ Bookshop is a place for book lovers, both buyers and sellers. Next Friends of the Library Board Meeting: Our Bookshop volunteers serve at least one two-hour shift a week, helping to sort, shelve, Tuesday, January 8, 2019 and sell books. However, the most important function of the volunteer is interacting with the 10:00am, Civic Room public. Visitors like our selection and pricing; volunteers like the pressure-free environment; All are welcome to attend the library likes our support. Everyone wins. Do yourself a favor; realize the rewards of volunteering, either with us, or elsewhere.

If you are interested in fi nding out more about the Friends, drop into the Bookshop, call us at 847-272-6224 ext. 175, or leave a note at the Circulation Desk.

Sincerely, Bill Schildgen

as of November 13, 2018 BE A FRIEND New & Returning Members OF THE NORTHBROOK PUBLIC LIBRARY PATRON: Lowell Stahl NAME GUARANTOR: Andrea Pine

ADDRESS SPONSOR: Jeff and Carol Apfelbaum, Tom & Nancy Dadigan, William Domm, Paula & David Harris, Nancy Van Treeck PHONE DONOR: Peggy & Bill Bartelstein, Judy Jacobs, Bette & Lawrence Kahn,

John Novinson, Bayla Schimmel, David & Paula Hom Sievert, Clarice Simon, CITY/STATE ZIP Bob & Abbie Tucker, Naomi Weiss

EMAIL CONTRIBUTOR: Rachel Brachman, Mary Kay & Ted Burke, Doug & Barb Gerleman, Ursula & Greg Hoeft, Janet Jacobson, Judith Kagan, Eileen Kramer, Sharon Lasko, I AM INTERESTED IN VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Marty & Sandy Levy, Margot Molay, Martha Murphy, Myra Okner, Barbara Revsine, Lynda & Sheldon Schneider, Cynthia Yisak INDIVIDUAL $10 FAMILY $20 CONTRIBUTOR $25 DONOR $50 SPONSOR $100 GUARANTOR $250 PATRON $500 BENEFACTOR $1000 FAMILY: Ralph & Betty Becker, Fran Hakimian, Kathy & Larry Leck, Dr. Robert & Julie Lubar, Leonard & Felicia Nadborne, Barbara O’Brien, Ed & Emmy Rothschild, Roberta Silbar, Norbert Zabinski

INDIVIDUAL: Ailene Bereskin, Almeda Colby, S.J. Davis, Madeline Degen, Fran Green, Sandra Manushkin, Joyce Mlodinoff , Bobbie Piell, Rochelle Price, Myrna Sorkin, Barbara Small Wald, Bobbie Weiss

Please make your check out to: Friends of the Northbrook Public Library 1201 Cedar Lane, Northbrook IL, 60062

Page 15 CAR-RT SORT Nonprofi t Org. NORTHBROOK U.S. Postage PUBLIC LIBRARY PAID 1201 Cedar Lane Library Trustees Executive Director Northbrook, IL Permit No. 689 Northbrook, IL 60062 Sharon Bergstein Kate Hall www.northbrook.info Carlos Früm Editor Postal Customer 847-272-6224 Jay Glaubinger Linda Vering [email protected] Northbrook, IL 60062 Miriam Imrem Contributor Marc Lonoff Jane Huh Abby Young Graphic Designer Jami Xu Cedric Wilson

THANK YOU ART EXHIBITS Library Donations In partnership with the Northbrook Arts Ann Leopold Commission, we are proud to display the work of local artists for the Northbrook Artists in Residence Nora Jordan program from January 15–February 28.

Foundation Donations The exhibits start on the fi rst fl oor and continue throughout the building. Aleksandr Reyderman

Book a Brick In honor of Ina Begoun’s birthday from her loving family. In memory of Michael Brown from Robert and Joyce Brown. In honor of the Parker family.

A Delicious Way to Support the Library Foundation!

The Grill House is donating 20% of its proceeds to the Northbrook Public Library Foundation on: Tuesday, January 29 11:00am–9:00pm (eat in or order out)

Grill House 3061 Dundee Road, Northbrook www.eatgrillhouse.com

Learn more about the Northbrook Public Library Foundation at www.northbrook.info/foundation