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Summer 2014

Plainﬁeld Public Library District Newsletter

IN THIS ISSUE:

Adults. . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Children 5 & Under . . 6 Children. . . . . . . . . . . 7 Teens. . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Library News . . . . . . 12 Library Special Events . . . . . . . . . . . 15

LIBRARY CLOSINGS:

May 25 - 26

Memorial Day weekend

We are letting the cat out of the bag!

July 4

Independence Day
This summer, don’t allow your reading habits to go to the dogs, here’s a purr-

fectly good solution: “Paws to Read” for excitement and rewards!

September 1

Labor Day

See more about Summer Reading 2014 on page 14

Did you know...

815.436.6639

There will be surprise visits and furry fun during Registration Week, June 2 - 5!

15025 S. Illinois St. Plainﬁeld, IL 60544

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routines and schedules how the kids can help with chores.

Health

Classes and workshops

Alzheimer’s

Registration is required for all adult programs. Call the Reference Desk at 815.327.2515 or visit

www.plainﬁeldpubliclibrary.org to register. Registration for adult programs begins June 2, unless

otherwise noted in the online calendar.

Disease and Early Detection

Pets

Wednesday, June 18, 7:00 pm

Secrets of Dog

If you or someone you know is experiencing memory loss or behavioral changes, it’s time to learn the facts and warning signs. Early detection gives you a chance to plan for the future.

Training

Tuesday, June 24, 7:00 pm

Collections

Juicing for Life

From excessive barking and housebreaking to jumping or socialization skills, the experts from Smart Dogs can help you train your dog. Bring your questions, but please leave your pet at home.

Wednesday, July 23, 7:00 pm

Book Appraisal

Tuesday, August 12, 7:00 pm

Learn the basics of fresh vegetable and fruit juicing and how to incorporate
Rare bookseller and appraiser Thomas Joyce, discusses the qualities that make a book desirable and valuable. Attendees are welcome to bring in two books for appraisal. powerful juices in your diet for energy, healing and a healthier lifestyle. Samples and recipes by Peter Rubi.

Job Seekers

Resume Writing

Monday, August 4, 7:00 pm

Community

Entertainment

Service Pets

Create or refresh your resume with new ideas

and resources for ﬁnding

the right words that will get you noticed and win the interview.

Saturday, July 12, 10:00 am

Container Gardening

George Burns Alive Again

Think your bright and active cat or dog has what it takes to be a

Thursday, June 12, 11:00 am

Patio Pizzazz

Monday, June 16, 7:00 pm

Broadway and ﬁlm actor

Duffy Hudson takes you on a stroll along nostalgia lane as George Burns sings, dances and tells stories like only he can. This

community service pet? Certiﬁed specialist Beth

McClenahan explains the

qualiﬁcations and handler’s

responsibilities.
This demonstration shows how to add color and

Music

The American Folk Song

excitement to your patio by bringing house plants outdoors for the summer. One lucky attendee will go home with a free planter.

Thursday, July 3, 11:00 am

Enjoy the sounds of Mark Dvorak, whose natural style of performing reaches into the deep roots of traditional folk music. Celebrate

one-man musical comedy performance of the beloved comedian is an event you won’t want to miss.

Travel

A Taste of the Greek Islands

Cooking

Beyond BBQ
Fixing Zippers

Opa! Enjoy a virtual tour of the ancient Greek Islands, learn about Greek history and cuisine, sample Greek dishes and receive a recipe packet.

Basics
Around the World

Monday, June 30, 7:00 pm

the history of our nation with patriotic favorites. Refreshments served.

Saturday, June 28, 11:00 am

Who doesn’t love BBQ

and all the ﬁxings? Kick

your BBQ up a notch with delicious options from Chef Michael Maddox, featuring cilantro slaw, rosemary pork burgers with apple slaw and chive mayo and more unique toppings. Samples and recipes included.
Meet Heather Yerrick, Wardrobe Supervisor for Motown the Musical. Learn how she made the move from acting to tech and hear her stories from touring the world with productions like Mamma

Mia!, American Idiot and The Wizard of Oz.

Organization

Organizing for Busy Families

Beth Randall, professional organizer, shares tips for families with active schoolaged kids. Beth offers suggestions on setting up

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Adult Programs

Reading and Writing Groups
Green Village 2014 Lecture Series

Not Your Mama’s Book Club

First Monday, 7:00 pm

June 2: Dead Until Dark by Charlaine Harris July 7: Below Stairs by Margaret Powell August 4: The Plague of Doves by Louise Erdrich

In partnership with the Village of Plainﬁeld

Monday, June 9, 7:00 pm

Organic Food & Wine Tasting

Begin at the Library for a discussion on organic food selections and then make your way over to Wine & Cheese by TCC at 24104 W. Lockport Street for complimentary appetizers and wine tasting.

Follow this group on goodreads:

http://bit.ly/NYMBookClub

Monday, July 14, 7:00 ^pm

Greening Your Yard

A Novel Idea

Second Thursday, 7:00 pm

June 12: The Paris Wife by Paula McLain July 10: Five Days at Memorial by Sheri Fink August 14: Where’d You Go, Bernadette? by Maria

Semple
Learn to use natural resources for creating a positive environment inside and outside of the home. Make a difference in the environment by choosing the most productive pollinators and properly managing storm water.

Monday, August 11, 7:00 ^pm

Follow this group on goodreads:

Best Plant, Vegetable and Heirlooms of 2014

The results are in and Mary Russell of Contrary Mary’s Plants & Design will give the honors to the best tasting, best growing and most plentiful producers of the gardening season. A preview of what to plant for next year will also be revealed.

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Tri-County Writer’s Guild (TWiG)

Third Tuesday, 7:00 pm

A writer’s group meets to discuss writing, share ideas and critique each other’s work.

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For English Language Services for Job Seekers Learners

Mobile Workforce Center

These weekly programs are provided for adults with English-speaking skills at all levels. For more information

contact Tania at thess@plainﬁeldpubliclibrary.org or

815.263.8145. Se habla español.

Wednesdays, 9:30 am to 12:00 pm, 1:00 to 3:30 pm

The Mobile Workforce Center from Workforce Services Division is a state-of-the-art traveling computer lab which provides services to job seekers. Visit the Center in the Library parking lot.

Reading Club

Tuesdays, 10:00 to 11:00 am

Job seekers can take advantage of the following services: • Information on job openings in Will County • Assistance creating/revising a resume

• Keyboarding lessons

Reading is a great way to increase your English language skills. Get together with others to read books and articles that are perfect for learning vocabulary in context, practicing pronunciation and sharing ideas.
• Internet access to assist in your job search

Job Club
Grammar Club

Third Wednesday, 12:00 to 1:30 pm
Mondays or Wednesdays, 10:00 to 11:00 am

Network, share and learn from guest speakers in a friendly

and helpful atmosphere. Bring your lunch; dessert is on us.

The principles of English grammar relevant to an adult

learning English are covered in this weekly group. Learn grammar and writing skills in a practical yet fun way.

June 18: Employment Law 101: Know Your Rights in

the Workplace

Conversation Club

Thursdays, 6:30 to 8:00 pm or Fridays, 10:00 to 11:00 am

Presenter: Marti J. Sladek, Attorney, Journalist, Professor Employers and employees make a lot of assumptions about their rights –or lack of rights–at work, when applying for or interviewing for a job. Explore the myths and realities to avoid misunderstandings that lead to unnecessary legal issues.
Practice speaking English while making friends. Share ideas and culture, play games, discuss current events, family life and anything relevant to life in the United States. Childcare is available on Thursday evenings.

July 16: Perfect Your ‘Elevator Pitch’ to Become a Networking Star

Presenter: Lauren Milligan, Resume Expert and Job Coach at ResuMAYDAY

Movies

Craft a memorable and unique elevator pitch during this interactive presentation. Job seekers are also encouraged to bring their resumes for job-search coaching, as time permits.
Refreshmentsserved.RatedRmoviesareforages17+.

The Big Wedding (R)

Thursday, July 10, 2:00 pm

August 20: New Game, New Rules: What You Need To Know About Your Job Search That Others Don’t Tell You

Presenter: Don Strauss, HR Executive, University Professor and Author

Movie Poster Exhibit and Trivia Challenge

Monday, June 2, 9:00 am to 7:00 pm

View an exciting array of movie posters on each

ﬂoor of the Library and take part in the poster trivia

challenge with a gift card drawing. The art exhibition is presented for community enjoyment by a local collector.
LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, networking, Glassdoor.com, company websites, government assistance - the search for a job is truly changing and you must too. Gain new information you can use to update your job search.

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Adult Programs

Technology Training

Business Community

The Library’s complement of Technology Training classes have been updated to feature Windows 7 and Microsoft

Ofﬁce 2013 software.

SCORE: Small Business Mentoring

Second Monday, 7:00 to 9:00 pm

In addition to classes about computer basics, email and genealogy, we have added new social media classes, such as Pinterest and Facebook.
Are you a business owner with questions about running

your business? Do you have a great idea for a business and do not know where to start? Register for free Small

Business Mentoring provided by SCORE Fox Valley Chapter. Space is limited and attendees must register online at www.ScoreFoxValley.org (click Free Mentoring).

Check the Library’s online calendar for speciﬁc dates and

times. Registration is required.

Clases de Computadora para Adultos

Se ofrecerán clases básicas de computación en español para adultos. Se requiere registración.

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Open Lab

Do you have technology questions but no time to take a

full class? Drop-in during Open Lab and bring your tech

questions. Our instructors can help you with Microsoft

Ofﬁce, eBooks, online resources, social media, Internet

searching and more. Use the computers in the lab or bring your own portable device. No registration required.

Book-A-Librarian

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Need assistance ﬁnding full-text magazine and journal articles? Have you attended a computer class and require extra help? Do you have questions about Library resources? Try the Book-A-Librarian service, designed

for those requiring one-on-one instructional or research assistance. One-hour sessions are held in the Library with the time determined by you and the librarian. Reservations require 48-hour advance notice and are dependent upon staff availability. Call 815.327.2515 to make your appointment.

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Do you have a passion for technology and an interest

in sharing this with others? If so, we want to hear from

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Microsoft Ofﬁce 2013, Windows and Mac operating

systems and social media. If you have both teaching and technology experience, please send a resume and letter of

introduction to ltsvehla@plainﬁeldpubliclibrary.org.

Email: [email protected]

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Activities for Children Birth to Age 5
Registration Required
Drop-in Activities for Birth to Age 5

Bounce and Tickle

Ages 6 to 23 months with caregiver

Peter Rubi Storytime

Ages 3 to 5

Tuesday, June 10, 17
June 9
Tuesday, July 1, 8, 15, 22

July 14
9:15 to 9:45 am

August 11

First, there’s socializing with educational toys. Then comes puppets, bounces and rhymes.

10:00 to 10:30 am

Enjoy a story as well as a fruit or veggie snack at Peter Rubi

Produce, 15412 S. Route 59 in Plainﬁeld.

Spanish Family Storytime

All Ages

Wednesday, June 11, 18, 25 Wednesday, July 2, 9, 16 9:30 to 10:00 am

Panera Bread Presents: Storytime,

Milk and Cookies

Ages 3 to 5

Romp-in-Rhyme

June 10, 24

Ages 2 to 3 with caregiver

Wednesday, June 11, 18 10:30 to 11:00 am
July 8, 15, 29 August 12, 26 Tuesday, 10:00 to 11:00 am

Enjoy a storytime and craft as well as free milk and cookies at the Panera Bread located at Route 59 and 127th Street.
Colors, shapes, numbers, rhymes, parachute play at this storytime!

Special Drop-in Activity

Sensory Storytime for Children

of All Abilities

Potty like a Rock Star!

Ages 2 to 3 years with caregiver
Ages 3 to 9 with caregiver

Mr. Gumpy’s Outing: Sand Art

Wednesday, June 18
Wednesday, June 25 10:30 to 11:30 am
5:00 to 6:00 pm

Rock out at a potty-training party with a video, book, Diaper Toss and craft. Bring a diaper for the Toss.

Bear in a Square: Shape Search

Wednesday, July 16

Fun with Music

Ages 9 months to 4 years with caregiver