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www.plainfieldpubliclibrary.org Fall 2017 Plainfi eld Public Library District Newsletter IN THIS ISSUE: Classes and programs Adults................................2-7 Children............................8-9 Adults Tech Tweenss Teens...............................10-11 Ages 9 to 12 Thursday, Cooking Special Events....................12 September 7 Holiday Sides (Registration Saturday, December 2, 10:00 AM begins August 2424)) Thursday, October 5 LIBRARY CLOSINGS: Move over green (Registration begins September 21) bean casserole. September 4 Thursday, November 2 Treat your guests (Registration begins October 19) Labor Day to new delicious Thursday, December 7 side dishes October 7 (Registration begins November 23) that will give your holiday 6:00 to 7:00 PM Homecoming Parade meals extra fl air. Recipes and Explore the world of computers, Closed 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM tastings included. Registration technology and robotics. begins September 1 at 10:00 AM. November 3 continued on page 2 Popsicle Stick Bracelets Staff In-Service Ages 8 to 12 Children Tuesday, September 12 November 22 (Registration begins August 29) Thanksgiving Eve Multi-Needs Craftapalooza 6:00 to 7:00 PM Closed at 5:00 PM Ages 6 to 18 Create your own bracelets with Saturday, September 2 craft sticks, scrapbook paper and November 23 (Registration begins August 19) washi tape. Thanksgiving 2:00 to 3:00 PM Crafts, crafts and more crafts Musical Chairs Book Tasting December 23 to 25 designed for children and teens Ages 8 to 9 Christmas Holiday of all abilities. Children under 9 Monday, September 18 must be accompanied by an adult. (Registration begins September 5) December 30 to January 1 Parents and caregivers of older 2:30 to 3:15 PM New Year’s Holiday children are welcome to stay. Play musical chairs and get a sample of some deliciously good books. continued on page 9 815.436.6639 15025 S. Illinois St. Did you know... Cookie dough was voted Plainfi eld’s favorite ice cream fl avor, Plainfi eld, IL 60544 beating out mint chocolate chip by eight votes. Residents www.plainfi eldpubliclibrary.org were polled at the 12 Neighborhood Scoops Nights the ? Library attended over the summer. Classes and programs Movies Registration is required for all adult programs (ages 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 to enjoy during the movie. Crafts Winter Holiday Centerpiece Workshop Friday Movie Matinee EXPANDED! Wednesday, November 8, 6:00 PM September 1 Social Stitch & More Hidden Figures (PG) Tuesdays, 1:00 to 2:30 PM Certifi ed fl oral designer Kathleen October 6 Obirek will help you capture the The Zookeeper’s Wife (PG-13) Bring your magic of the holiday season by November 10 current creating a sparkling centerpiece. Going in Style (PG-13) project or All supplies are included. December 1 get ideas Limited to Plainfi eld cardholders. The Shack (PG-13) from other Registration begins September 1 patrons who at 10:00 AM. share the love Critics’ Choice Movies September 21 of knitting, Beauty and the Beast (PG) crocheting or crafting. Drop in October 19 anytime, no registration. Fine Arts Series Funded by a generous gift from Love & Friendship (PG) Holiday Cards and Gift Tags the Plainfi eld Library Foundation November 16 Jackie (R) Thursday, November 2, 11:00 AM Meet Bette Davis December 21 Thursday, September 7, 11:00 AM Show your friends and loved ones New Year’s Eve (PG-13) how much you care with these Leslie Goddard custom-made creations. All portrays golden supplies included. Limited age of Hollywood My Journey into to Plainfi eld actress Bette the Wilds of Chicago cardholders. Davis. Strong, Saturday, September 23, 1:00 PM Registration outspoken and Photographer, humorist and author begins even wicked, her Mike MacDonald September 1 at personal life was as showcases 10:00 AM. tempestuous as her life onscreen. Chicago’s wild side with Banned Books Week breathtaking images of nature from his latest September 25 to 30 book. Books This annual event celebrates the freedom available for purchase and signing. to read, bringing together the entire book community — librarians, booksellers, Dante’s Divine Comedy publishers, journalists, teachers and readers Saturday, September 30, 1:00 PM — in shared support of our right to seek and express ideas, even those some consider Professor Lawrence Sisk provides unorthodox or unpopular. Check out the many challenged or an illuminating overview of banned books on display and stop at the Reference Desk to answer Dante’s fascinating life and his a banned books trivia question for a prize! famous profound work. 2 815.436.6639 • www.plainfi eldpubliclibrary.org • To register or for more information, click on Calendar of Events. Adult Programs Holiday Cheer Christmas Music Green Village Series Show Time for the Blues Thursday, December 7, 1:00 PM Tuesday, October 3, 7:00 PM In partnership with the Village Celebrate the most Chicago musician Karl Maurer of Plainfi eld wonderful time of the reminisces about famous artists Second Mondays year with heart-warming and performs blues songs. holiday songs by Sweet Autumn on the Reminder. The duo Tallgrass Prairie Nancy and Dia are best Technology September 11, 7:00 PM remembered from their days as the legendary Legacy Girls. Social Media Boot Camp for Prairie steward Parents and author Tuesday, November 7, 7:00 PM Cindy Crosby Health discusses From Snapchat to Spotify and Medicare 101 tallgrass, YouTube to Instagram, learn how wildfl owers, Wednesday, September 27, 6:30 PM kids and teens are using these bison in the Are you close to retirement or apps and websites. grasslands and do you have questions about prairie restoration in Illinois. your coverage? Get updated Smart Phone Photography Her book, The Tallgrass information on eligibility, Monday, November 27, 7:00 PM Prairie: An Introduction will enrollment and the benefi ts of be available for purchase. Great pictures are right at your Medicare Parts A and B and fi ngertips. Learn about camera Supplement Plans. hacks and helpful apps to help Eco Thrifty Living October 9, 7:00 PM you take your smartphone Pilates for Beginners photography to the next level. You’ll be surprised to discover Wednesday, December 6, 7:00 PM the artifi cial chemicals hiding OR in your home, food and Wednesday, December 13, 10:00 AM Travel personal care products. Easily Do something for yourself this replace them with greener, holiday season: learn to strengthen America Coast to Coast healthier choices that cost far your core muscles while Wednesday, October 11, 11:00 AM less. connecting your mind Have you ever wanted to travel and body. Please bring a coast to coast? Join John Lynn as Everglades of the water bottle and mat he describes his journey across 15 North: The Grand or towel. Registration states and 4,000 miles enjoying Kankakee Marsh begins September 1 the beauty of the United States. November 13, 7:00 PM at 10:00 AM. This documentary explores the diverse ecology, history and controversial Hunger Action Month saga of the wetlands Plainfi eld is getting involved by hosting a which were food drive in cooperation with the Northern once home Illinois Food Bank, to benefi t local food pantries. to some of the highest Non-perishable items may be donated to the Library from August concentrations of wildlife on 21 through September 22. the planet. 815.436.6639 • www.plainfi eldpubliclibrary.org • Plainfi eld Public Library District • Fall 2017 Newsletter 3 Technology Training Limited to Plainfi eld cardholders. Tech Tuesdays Presented by Reference staff and Drop in anytime with your Arduino Drop-In volunteers. technology questions during one of these weekly sessions. Instructors Computer Classes can help you with eBooks, tablets, A variety of free, 60-minute Windows 10, Microsoft Offi ce, Library classes are off ered on a online resources, internet rotating basis in a lab setting on searching and more! Use computers featuring the Windows the lab computers or 10 operating system and Microsoft bring your own device. (MS) Offi ce 2016. For descriptions No registration Tuesday, October 17 of these classes and to register, required. 6:00 to 8:00 PM connect with the Library at Want to learn 815.327.2515 or visit: https:// Book a Librarian: Extra about circuitry? plainfi eldpubliclibrary.org/ Help for Tech and Beyond Heard about events-programs/technology- These one-hour personal instruction coding but don’t training. sessions are held in the Library, with know where to begin? the time determined by you and the Stop by to try Arduino, an Clases de Computadora librarian. Reservations are dependent open source electronics para Adultos upon staff availability. Call the platform that allows you to Se ofrecerán clases básicas de Reference Desk at 815.327.2515 or design, build and customize computación en español para book your session online: http://www. interactive circuits and other adultos. Se requiere registración. plainfi eldpubliclibrary.org/library- electronic projects. info/book-a-librarian.aspx. Services for Business RefUSA Small Business Mentoring (SCORE) Second and Fourth Mondays, RefUSA: Your Resource 7:00 and 8:00 PM for Marketing Lists, Directory Information SCORE is and More a national non-profi t Wednesday, October 11, 7:00 PM association dedicated to helping owners Looking to market your of existing and start-up company to a specifi c Drop-in for Business Help businesses. The local Fox Valley demographic sector? First Wednesday, 6:00 to 8:00 PM Chapter off ers free, confi dential Are you a home-based Confused about how to use mentoring at the Library.