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Volume 17, Issue 6 February 2021

Library Hours Mondays,Tuesdays,Thursdays: 11 am - 7 pm Wednesdays, Fridays: 11 am - 4 pm Saturdays: 11 am - 3 pm I

FEBRUARY PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS MOVIE MUSIC ROMANCE: VIRTUAL “HOPPY” HOUR: A VIRTUAL CELEBRATIONRZ A BEER TASTING RZ Wednesday, February 3 7:00 p.m. EXPERIENCE Take a virtual journey back over the Thursday, February 25 past century of film history as John 7:00 p.m. LeGear returns to present “Movie Music We welcome Bruce White, Romance,” showcasing some of the founder of Chicago Beer most memorable romantic moments Experience, Inc. to educate us on from classic and popular films. all things beer! In this uplifting 75-minute You'll learn how to taste beer and the basics behind certain beer presentation, familiar faces abound, styles, explore fun facts about beer, Chicago and other history, and among them Fred Astaire, Judy taste 4 different styles of beer. Garland, Julie Andrews, and John Travolta. And yet it’s fresh. It’s different. Most scenes are cast in a new light, from a different When you register, we will send you the Zoom link and information perspective, often re-edited to blend with accompanying music in a about what beers Bruce recommends you have on hand for the new way. It’s a journey through lyrical splendor that spans the past tasting. Yes, this is BYOB--and for adults only, of course! 100 years. Register to receive Zoom link. Register to receive Zoom link. VIRTUAL CHAIR YOGARZ REMEMBERING RZ Thursdays, February 11 and 25 KIDDIELAND 2:30 p.m. Wed., February 17 Relieve that COVID stress! Spend a 7:00 p.m. peaceful hour doing gentle chair Kiddieland in Melrose Park yoga guided by instructors from was established in 1929 and sadly closed in 2009. But you can re-live Dancing Cranes Yoga. The class will some of those memories and explore the 80-year history of the park be live on Zoom. with historian Cheryl Brown. See vintage pictures, memorabilia and Register to receive Zoom link. hear why the park had to close 12 years ago. You’ll also see exclusive 2009 videos and pictures of the park on a busy day, plus videos of the auction and the prices of the rides that were sold off. Register to receive Zoom link. LIBRARY NEWS ONLINE TRIVIA IS BACK! WE’RE OPEN AGAIN! Thursday, February 18 7:00 p.m. PLEASE NOTE OUR SAFETY GUIDELINES The library will be hosting an Online Trivia Night through Crowdpurr. When you visit the library, we ask that you follow these guidelines: Please note that this is a completely automated experience through Ÿ your web browser. While you won’t hear library staff, we will be Wear a face covering or mask at all times. If you cannot medically behind the scenes running the show. Details on our event calendar. wear a mask, reasonable accommodations can be arranged with We hope you have fun! notice. Ÿ Maintain social distancing of at least six feet apart. Ÿ Wash your hands and/or use hand sanitizer often. Ÿ Children under age 13 must be directly supervised by an adult. Winter reading challenge ends February 28! Ÿ If you feel unwell, or are consistently coughing or sneezing, please stay at home. Ÿ Keep your visit to 30 minutes or less (unless using an Internet station). There’s still time to read for prizes! These are challenging times and we must work together to keep our community safe and healthy. Weekend Avery 2 R indicates that registration is required. F indicates program is sponsored by The Friends of the Library. Z requires a working email account. Grade 4 JFEBRUARY PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN

VIRTUAL STORY TIMERZ VIRTUAL ART STORY TIMERZ Wednesdays 10:00 a.m. Friday, February 12 10:00 a.m. February 3 - 24 Story Join us virtually for a creative art story time via Join us virtually for stories, fingerplays and rhymes Zoom. We will read a story and then do a craft via Zoom. You only need to sign up once and we Times project inspired by the book. Please register each will send you the new Zoom link each week. If child using an email address and you will receive a your family is able to attend, please register and Zoom invite with instructions on how to pick up you will receive a Zoom invite. your craft supplies.

Special Programs SNOWFLAKE FUN WITH FRONT ROW MAGIC SHOW BACH TO ROCKRZ WITH MAGICIAN BILL COOK RZ Friday, February 5 10:00 a.m. Saturday, February 27 3:00 p.m. Make a snowflake wand and then dance and From the comfort of your own home, move around to music with an instructor from experience a world-class magic show from Bach to Rock, America's Music School in Naperville, using the the FRONT ROW! wand you created. Magician Bill Cook will bring his unique Please register each child with an email address and you will blend of sleight of hand and comedy to your receive a Zoom invite with instructions on how to pick up your computer, TV, or mobile device. Fun for the craft supplies. whole family! If your family is able to attend, please register with an email address to receive a Zoom invite. WILMA RUDOLPH: OLYMPIC CHAMPIONRZF ONGOING PROGRAMS Monday, February 15 4:00 p.m. Celebrate Olympic Champion Wilma READ TO THE DOGSRZ Rudolph in this prerecorded performance presented by Historical Thursday, February 4 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Perspectives for Children which follows Improve your reading skills and make a new friend by virtually the ups and downs of Wilma's life. reading aloud to a therapy dog from Hinsdale Humane Society’s Learning her inspiring story, children will Therapaws Pet Therapy Program. When you register, you’ll be realize the power of positivity, hard scheduled for a 10-minute one-on-one Zoom experience with a dog. work, determination and self-belief in achieving their own dreams and goals. TAKE IT TUESDAY Please register with an email address and you will receive a link to this prerecorded show which will only be available from 4-5 Tuesday, February 23 p.m. on February 15. This program is geared to grades K-8. First come, first served! Sponsored by The Friends of the Library FUN Take It Tuesday activity bags will be available on a table in front of the library on the last Tuesday of each month INSIDE! until supplies run out. Winter reading challenge ends February 28!

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