Alsip-Merrionette Park Public Library District Spring 2016 VOL. 32, NO. 2 AMPL News Library Hours Monday–Thursday . .9am - 9pm National Library Week Friday & Saturday . .9am - 5pm Sunday . .1pm - 5pm April 10–16 Drive-up book return open 24 hours First sponsored in 1958, National Library Week is a time to celebrate the contributions of Library Closed our nation’s libraries. Today libraries are no longer just places for books! Libraries now off er Easter . March 27 an assortment of digital programs and services including ebooks, streaming music, and Mother’s Day . May 8 technology training. We also present programs that entertain as well as educate. We hope Memorial Day Sunday . May 29 Memorial Day . May 30 you will stop by and enjoy the special programs we have planned to celebrate! Board Meetings Library Board meetings are Wizard of Oz Sing-A- Urban Chickens 101 held the second Tuesday of each month at 7:30 pm. Minutes and Long for Families Tuesday, April 12 at 7 pm agendas are posted on the library website. Library Board members Sunday, April 10 at 2 pm Learn how simple and fun it is to raise are elected by residents of Alsip, You’ve always loved chickens in your own backyard. Th e folks Merrionette Park and Garden the movie, now come from Tri-County Stockdale will discuss Homes. Library board positions are unpaid. Meetings are open to and sing-a-long as your options for breeds, raising chicks, the public. we kickoff National building a coop, chicken care and Library Week with much more. Library Board Th e Wizard of Oz. Mary E. McKendree, President You will be welcomed Mo’ Beat Blues Judy Buergel, Vice President by life-size photo- Wednesday, April 13 at 7 pm Mary Jane Schneider, Secretary realistic cutouts of Wizard of Oz characters. Sandra Ceretto, Treasurer Lyrics will appear on screen so everyone can Mo’ Beat Blues features Samuel Lozada Gerald Dujsik, Trustee and his wife Janice. Th ey’ll bring their Lester E. Engelbrecht, Trustee sing along with Dorothy and the Oz gang. Robert M. Olson, Trustee Boo the Wicked Witch, blow bubbles when high energy style to a wide variety of you see a rainbow, click your heels with music including blues, jazz, R&B, coun- Programs Dorothy, sound the kazoo in Munchkinland try, rock, swing and rat pack – a little bit of everything! Th ey deliver soulful vocals Attending a program and need a and much more! Dress as your favorite special accommodation? Be sure Wizard of Oz character and don’t forget and impressive harmonica solos, sprinkled to call the library at least fi ve your camera! We’re off to see the Wizard with comedic anecdotes. Be sure to come days in advance. and we hope you are too! because a good time will be had by all! Teen Programs Teen programs are designed specifically for teens ages 13 to 19. To register for one or more of the programs, please call 708.926.7024 or drop by the Information Desk at the library. Custom Hoodies Saturday, March 5 at 1 pm Swing by the library to add your own custom design to a hoodie! We’ll provide everything you need for free, including the hoodies, but space is extremely limited so register early. Henna Tattoos Splendor. Feel free to bring your own Divergent Book Discussion Thursday, April 21 at 6 pm games as well! and Movie Trip Add a little ink to your look with Henna Perler Crafts Tuesday, March 8 at 6 pm Tattoos! Using paste made from the Saturday, May 28 at 1 pm The new Divergent movie, Allegiant, Henna plant, tattoos can be drawn on the releases on March 18th, and here’s your body that appear orange or dark maroon ATTENTION 8TH GRADERS: You’re chance to score some free tickets! Stop that eventually fade away in about two invited to learn how to create a variety of by our Divergent book discussion, let us weeks. This is a great chance for you creatures, popular video game characters, know what you think of the series, and to add intricate designs to your arms and cartoon characters from Perler beads! you will be given free passes to the movie! without fear! The process is simple and all materials will be provided. Tabletop Gaming Tuesday, April 26 at 5 pm Swing by the library with your friends and try out some of the best tabletop games around! We’ll have a large collection ranging from Zombicide and Munchkin to Arcadia Quest and Middle School Fun & Friends! TAG (Teen Advisory Group) Mini Maker Faire First Thursday of every month at 7 pm Monday, March 7 Do you want to show off your leadership skills? Can’t get from 6-8pm enough volunteering? Or are you simply looking for a way Join us for a family-friendly to be more involved with other teens at the library? There’s event focused on inventions, always something new and kids in grades 6 and up can be creativity, and imagination. a part of it. Join us and share your opinions about what A Celebration of the Maker you’d like to see and do at the library. Movement! March 3, April 7, May 5 2 AMPL News | Spring 2016 Adult Programs Registration is requested for all programs. Stop by the Adult Information Desk or call 708.926.7024 to sign up. You Can Brew It! and conversation. No art experience required, supplies will be provided. Be sure to register early, space is limited. Wednesday, March 9 at 7 pm Americans have been brewing beer in their homes since Mariachi Band colonial times. Join Scott Pointon as he explains what you need to know to brew your own beer. He will discuss the styles Wednesday, May 4 at 7 pm of beer that can be brewed at home, as well as the equipment, Celebrate Mexican heritage on the eve of the Cinco de ingredients and the basic steps of the brewing process. Mayo with Mariachi Potosino. Under the direction of Cesar Villalobos, they will present authentic traditional music that Knit & Crochet Class your family with enjoy. Refreshments provided by Navarro’s Bakery in Alsip and El Ranchito Market in Blue Island. 3rd Wednesday of each month at 6 pm March 16, April 20, May 18 Nice Work If You Can Get It Adults and teens interested in knitting and crochet are invited to join Blanca Delgado at the library each month to Thursday, May 12 at 12 pm learn and share ideas. Bring a skein of yarn and needles and Join us on a trip to the Theater at the Center in Munster to get ready to stitch! All skill levels are welcome. see this new Gershwin Broadway musical comedy. Set in the Roaring Twenties, this sparkling musical is filled with Lantern Craft exciting dance numbers, glittering costumes and a wonderful love story. Bus transportation from the library to and Wednesday, March 23 at 7 pm from the theater will be provided. Limited to 36 Alsip- Kristina Morgan will show you how to make your very own Merrionette Park Library cardholders. twine-wrapped-vase lantern. Registration is limited so be sure to sign up early. June’s Got the Cash Tribute Show Tuesday, May 17 at 1:30 pm White Sox & Cubs Baseball Heritage II Clubhouse, 3715 W. 123rd Place Wednesday, April 27 at 7 pm Enjoy an afternoon filled with the music of the late and great Play ball! Join author and sports historian Charles Billington as Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash. This traveling musical he discusses the history of Chicago’s two professional baseball theater show features bits of comedy along with vintage cos- teams. Whether you’re a North Side or South Side fan, you are tume changes, stage props and all of Johnny and June’s favorite sure to enjoy this entertaining and educational presentation. hits from the 50s, 60s and 70s. Light refreshments provided. Zendala: A Coloring Workshop Morning Movies at the Library Thursday, April 28 at 7 pm Tuesdays at 10 am Adults and teens are invited to Our movie series features films starring Academy Award join professional artist Christine winner Helen Mirren. Light refreshments will be served. Thornton and create your own Zen-like coloring pages. Feel March 22 – Woman in Gold your stress melt away in a relaxing April 26 – Red atmosphere that will include music May 24 – The Debt alsiplibrary.com | AMPL News 3 Kids Programs Registration begins Saturday, March 12 for library district residents. Open registration begins Saturday, March 19. Programs start the week of March 27 and run through April 30. Preschool Programs Bouncing Babies Alphabet Stew Toddler Art Wednesdays from 10-10:30 am Wednesdays from 2-2:30 pm Thursdays at 10-10:30 am Birth to 23 months with caregiver. Ages 2 to 4 years with caregiver. Join us Ages 2 to 5 years old with caregiver. Get ready to sing, clap, bounce, and for books, rhymes, parachute play, and Toddlers will explore activities that listen to nursery rhymes and simple activities that are centered on different engage the senses and help them stories with your baby. letters of the alphabet. understand the world around them. Preschool Pals Drop in Family Music Tuesdays from 10-10:30 am Fridays from 10-10:30 am Independent 3 to 5 year olds, not yet in Kindergarten. Join us for a half hour Ages 5 and under with caregiver. Songs, games, and musical adventures for of stories, songs, and more to build caregivers and little ones.