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Spring 2014 Vol. 30, No. 2 provides additional access to eBooks! The Alsip-Merrionette Park Public Library District is participating in the eRead Illinois Program. eRead Illinois is a two year statewide program designed to increase access to eBooks for all Illinois residents. For library district residents this means you now have access to two digital media platforms. Many of you already enjoy downloading materials through MyMediaMall. Well, now you can also access eBooks from eRead Illinois through Baker & Taylor’s Axis 360. Like MyMediaMall, materials are available for many electronic devices including iPad, iPhone, Android, Windows, Nook© and Sony Reader. To find out more and try it out, just go to the library’s website and click the DOWNLOADS/EBOOKS tab. The initial funding for eRead Illinois was provided by a grant from Secretary of State and State Librarian Jesse White through the Illinois State Library. TAG! Teens Are It DOWNTON Since the library’s Teen Advisory Group (TAG) held its first meeting last fall, teens have proven they’re committed to volunteering with friends to better ABBEY their community. Here at the Alsip-Merrionette Park Public Library they’re Below Stairs T-MAD…Teens Making A Difference, that is! TAG members not only volunteer to help with youth programs at the Wednesday, April 16th library, they also invest hours of their time helping out in the community. at 7P.M. TAG held a Read-A-Thon to benefit the Chicago Ridge Animal Welfare What was life really like for the Shelter. They also stopped by The Pointe at Kilpatrick with homemade servants who worked below Christmas cards and ornaments to cheer residents. Members made stairs in the era of Downton Valentine’s Day cards and picture frames for their senior friends at the Abbey? In this program, Leslie Pointe as well. TAG sponsored a drive to collect items for the South Goddard will portray Margaret Suburban PADS shelters. Powell, the British servant Now TAG is gearing up to undertake its biggest endeavor yet: an Art whose best selling memoir, Auction that will benefit the Ronald McDonald Houses in our community. Below Stairs, inspired Downton This fabulous event will be held in May and the teens Abbey and Upstairs, Down- hope everyone in our community will come out and stairs. This program gives a support the cause. lively look at the work it took TAG is open to all library Alsip-Merrionette Park to run a wealthy household Public Library residents in grades 6-12. Interested and the eccentricities often in joining? Stop by the Youth Services Department and found among employers. pick up an application. Serving the communities of Alsip, Merrionette Park and Garden Homes Sunday Concerts @ your library Rockin’ Roll International Music Oldies Sunday, March 30th at 2 P.M. Tribute Show Bring your family to see Mikhail Basin, accomplished accordionist. Listen to his international music arrangements Tuesday, May 13th of popular melodies! 1:30 P.M. Musical Geography of Mexico Heritage II Clubhouse Sunday, May 4th at 2 P.M. 3715 W. 123rd Place Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with your family by exploring the largely Enjoy an afternoon with Mike diverse folk music of Mexico from two-time Grammy nominated Valentine and the Valentine Sones de Mexico. This is a special performance of Mexico’s musical Singers as they entertain you geography. Listen to unique instruments, repertoire and techniques rarely heard outside these regions. Refreshments will be provided by with songs from Elvis Presley, Navarro’s Bakery. This program is sponsored in part by the National Frank Sinatra, Patsy Cline and Endowment for the Arts. many more! Book Get Healthy @ your library Discussion Group The Health Benefits of Yoga th The group meets the first Thursday Wednesday, March 19 at 7 P.M. of each month at 7 p.m. Begin the process toward a strong and relaxed body, mind and spirit with March 6, 2014 certified yoga instructor Jacqueline Ansari of Suit Ur Karma Yoga Studio. Be sure to wear comfortable clothing and bring a note pad and pen. American Heiress Daisy Goodwin Cooking Gluten Free April 3, 2014 th Wednesday. May 14 at 7 P.M. Cuckoo’s Calling Chef Kate Bradley will cover the basic flours and ingredients used to make Robert Galbraith gluten free (GF) food. Recipes for homemade pasta May 1, 2014 noodles, banana bread and tart dough will be Elizabeth Street presented. A demonstration of tossed pasta and Laurie Fabiano olive oil as well as seasonal vegetables and various tart fillings will be demonstrated. This popular If you would like to join, just call the program is limited to 60 people. Information Desk at 708 926-7024. Registration begins Saturday, March 15th for library district residents. Open registration begins Saturday, March 22th. Programs run from March 30th through May 3rd. Children must have a valid library card to register. A fee will be charged to all non-residents. Bouncing Babies Scribbles & Dribbles Time of Wonder Tuesdays 10—10:30 A.M. Wednesdays Tuesdays 11—11:30 A.M. Birth—23 months with a caregiver 10—10:30 A.M. Independent 3—5 years olds Get ready to sing, clap, bounce and 2—5 years This is your child’s time to explore with a caregiver listen to nursery rhymes and simple stories and activities that develop stories with your baby. Keep the mess out of your house their imagination and while we encourage hands-on independence. Alphabet Stew creativity using toddler-safe tools Thursdays 10—10:30 A.M. and materials. With a favorite adult Candy & Michelle’s 2—4 years with a caregiver at their side, toddlers will explore Family Music Time Each week we will explore a new activities that engage the senses Fridays 10:15—10:45 A.M. letter, and all things associated with and help them understand the All ages—up to 7 years old it, in a toddler’s world. Join us for world around them. Each session Join Candy and Michelle Heitner as books, songs and begins with a song and ends with a they sing a storybook and play activities centered little music and motion. Be prepare games. Children will get to enjoy a on the alphabet. to giggle, wiggle, and don’t forget to variety of small instruments while dress for a mess. Miss Candy plays her guitar. *These programs support the principles of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) “Spring” Into Science After School Club* Mondays 4—4:30 P.M. Grades K and up Fine Arts Fuel the imagination of your children and get ready for exciting adventures Friday through the many wonders of science. By studying water, weather, magnets, Fridays 4—4:30 P.M. ecology and more, children will explore how objects relate to their everyday st Grades 1 and up life. Each week participate in exciting hands on experiments. Get ready for Ready to create graffiti art like junior scientists to be introduced to amazing scientific properties. Basquiat? Mix watercolors like Garden Sprouts* Monet? Create bold and colorful pop art like Andy Warhol? Join us Tuesday 4—4:30 P.M. Grades K—5 on Fridays for a new kind of art Excited about dirt or curious about gardening? This is for you! Spring into class. Each week is a new artist, fun and enjoy five weeks of gardening stories and projects. Guaranteed to new project and new skill. Get to spark an interest in gardening, nutrition and the environment with our know some of the coolest artists creative hands-on learning experiences. around while creating your own With National Geographic’s Adventurers of the Year! Sunday, April 27th at 2 P.M. Best for ages 6 and Up Do you want to learn how to drive a dogsled, use an Amazonian blow dart gun or kayak with whales? Adventure educators, Dave and Amy Freeman will show you how when they bring their Wilderness Classroom to the library. Through stories, images, videos and activities you’ll be immersed in the diverse habitats and unique cultures that exist between the Amazon and the Arctic. Join us for an unforgettable educational adventure that will entertain as well as inspire! Teen Advisory Group (TAG) First Thursday of Each Month Check-Mate!* March 6, April 3, May 1 and June 5 10—11 A.M. Grades 2+ 7—8 P.M. Grades 6 and up Learn new moves and test your skills. Our instructor will teach a Join us to express ideas, help new move each week to develop design and plan teen library your competitive edge. Chess events, generate interest in teaches concentration, focus, logic community projects and suggest new book titles for the library’s and outcome, while promoting the collection. This is your opportunity to make your voice heard. You talk, STEM (Science, Technology, we listen! Snacks will be served. Limited to library district residents only. Engineering and Math) skills initiative. Lego Club* 3:30—4 P.M. Grades K—5 Love to build with Thursdays 4—4:30 P.M. LEGOs? Want to meet other LEGO enthusiasts, play Kids in grades kindergarten games and be creative? Join us for Wii Wednesday!* and up can join us a new project each week. Wednesdays 4—4:30 P.M. after school for a Grades 2 and up fun and relaxing Cinema Saturday March 8 @ 2 P.M. Join us as we play various fun Wii session of All ages are invited to enjoy a movie games. Come play on the big BINGO! at the library. Call the Youth Services screen and sharpen your gaming Department to find out what’s skills at the library.