THE EXPLORER December 2019 • January & February 2020

Westmont Reads Jumanji Page 2

Beyond Books: Services & collections you may not know we have! Page 9

428 N Cass Ave, Westmont, IL 60559 • 630 869 6150 • westmontlibrary.org FIRST FLOOR IMPROVEMENTS

The first floor has been re-carpeted and painted, and we’ve added some featured col- lections to the lobby. We also swapped our WESTMONT READS fiction and nonfiction areas, giving our most popular collections more room to grow. COMMUNITY If you haven’t visited the library recently, now CORNER JUMANJI is a great time to check it out! Enjoy events for all ages presented by the Westmont Park District. Monday, February 17 Visit westmontparks.org or call – 630 963 5252 for more information. CHRISTMAS LAMPLIGHT TOUR Friday, February 28 CREATE YOUR EBOOK WITH PRESSBOOKS Always wanted to publish your own book? Whether you’re Saturday, Nov. 30, 3 – 7 pm Maybe you’ve seen the movie, but have you writing a new novel for NaNoWriMo or have a manuscript Saturdays, Dec. 7, 14 & 21, 4 – 7 pm experienced the book that started it all? This year tucked away, you can turn your work into an ebook with Gregg House Museum we invite you to explore the world of Jumanji. Pressbooks, then print it or submit it to the SELF-e project The past becomes the present on the for inclusion in the Indie Illinois Collection. Get started with Gregg House Museum lamplight tour. This imaginative picture book about a board game Pressbooks or read other self-published authors in the Indie Hear about the families who set out to come to life launches readers into an epic jungle Illinois Collection at westmontlibrary.org/digitalbranch. become farmers in a time before elec- fantasy adventure. tricity and cars. Tours will be about 15 minutes. Enjoy the story at home or at the library, then join us for jungle programs and crafts, and a giant game IN THE ART GALLERY

board that we will complete together. Enjoy artwork from the following artists in our first floor gallery. LUNCH WITH SANTA Read the book with the community. Saturday, Dec. 14, noon – 2 pm Westmont Park District Experience the adventure at the library! DECEMBER JANUARY & FEBRUARY Share a delicious lunch with Santa and NAMI DuPage Mary Yezek Mrs. Claus! Enjoy singing and surprises, Recreation Participants Mixed media with an opportunity for children to share Art inspired by nature their wish lists with Santa, visit Santa’s FAMILY WESTMONT Crafts, activities, and drumming workshop, and take home treats. Pre- registration with the Westmont Park CELEBRATION after hours on Friday, February 28. & INTERACTIVE Interested in displaying your artwork? District is required. $14/person, children See page 5 for details. DRUM CIRCLE For more information, visit westmontlibrary.org/exhibits-and-displays. under 2 are free.

READS “WILD ABOUT SNOW MUCH FUN Youth from prereaders to teens: PROGRAMMING NOTES READ · SHARE · DISCOVER READING” express your creativity! Saturday, Dec. 21, 4 – 7 pm BOOKMARK See page 6 for details. YOUTH PROGRAMS: Appropriate age levels for program participation are Veterans Memorial Park CONTEST established by our staff of professionals. We ask that children meet the age Bundle up for Snow Much Fun night! requirements to ensure a rewarding experience for all. Our storytimes are Meet friendly, long-eared mules and WESTMONT Prereaders: Page 4 designed for children to attend with a caregiver. take a free wagon ride around the park. READS Grade School: Page 6 Snap a photo in the giant snow globe, ALL PROGRAMS: Staff kindly ask all participants to arrive promptly for our PROGRAMS FOR Teens: Page 7 visit Santa’s workshop, and take a lamp- programs. Late arrivals may have their spot forfeited. EVERY AGE Adults: Page 10 light tour of the Gregg House Museum. Program participants may be photographed or videorecorded for library Enjoy games, crafts, treats, and more. promotional purposes. Please notify library staff if you prefer not to be photographed.

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STORYTIME! WITH ELSA HOLLY DAYS ORNAMENTS: HOT CHOCOLATE & COOKIE BAR + TINKER TALES (Ages 3 – 8 years) STORYTIMES Tuesday, December 17, 10 – 10:45 am COZY CRITTERS FURRY FRIENDS & COZY CRITTERS Saturdays, 3 – 4 pm Saturday, November 16, 2 – 3 pm Saturday, December 7, 5:30 – 7 pm January 11 and February 8 Enjoy stories, rhymes, music, and movement at storytimes for chil- Join us for a special Storytime! with Elsa. dren and their caregivers. Storytimes are designed to maximize After sharing a story or two, Elsa will greet Take part in Westmont Holly Days by mak- Enjoy a cookie and hot chocolate, personal- Can you build a house to withstand the learning and enjoyment for each group, with age-appropriate her fans. ing a cozy critter out of wooden tree slices, ized by you, then settle in as the staff from Big Bad Wolf or make a new chair for Baby activities and opportunities to socialize—for both our littlest and decorate it using paint and fabric. Make Animal Quest introduces us to mammals Bear? Strengthen your family’s problem Presented by Parties with Character patrons and their caregivers, as well! one for the library and one to take home! from around the world. solving skills with fun engineering chal- and sponsored by the Friends of the The ornaments will be displayed on the lenges. In each session, we’ll read a story Westmont Public Library. Doors open at 5:30 pm. Please arrive by library’s tree in Veteran’s Memorial Park. 5:45 pm to ensure entrance. Sponsored by together and then you’ll have the opportu- Storytimes are offered weekly in the winter from While supplies last. the Friends of the Westmont Public Library. nity to engineer a solution. January 13 through February 28, unless otherwise noted. CHINESE NEW YEAR STORYTIME This program is for children and caregivers Children must be accompanied by a caregiver during storytimes. to participate in together. Friday, January 10, 10 – 10:45 am HOLLY DAYS WINTER CONCERT CRAFT-TACULAR EXTRAVAGANZA Celebrate the Year of the Rat! Drop in for a WITH ROBYN VITSON  Wednesday, December 11, 3 – 7 pm special celebration of Chinese New Year, Tuesday, December 3, 7 – 8:30 pm CHOOSE YOUR OWN hosted by The Language Labs. Create a family art piece or two as you get MAD ADVENTURE STORYTIMES FOR EACH AGE Kwasek Meeting Room creative with a variety of craft materials Join local resident Robyn Vitson for some and upcycled projects. Dress for messy, Saturday, January 25, 1:30 – 3:30 pm SATURDAY DANCE PARTY winter time tunes. Listen to holiday classics freestyle crafting. Answer a short list of questions, put in 0 – 12 mos. BABY BOUNCE STORYTIME  Saturdays, 3 – 3:30 pm as we prepare for the coming season. some names and nouns and verbs and Fridays, 9:45 – 10:30 am January 18 and February 15 All ages are welcome. adjectives, then leave with your very own FAMILY GAME NIGHT two-page adventure. (No storytime on Friday, Jan. 24—library closed.) Dance to the music, enjoy creative movement Wednesday, January 8, 6 – 8 pm activities, and shake your sillies out in this fun Drop in for an evening of family fun. Play and interactive drop-in program. board games and enjoy light snacks. 0 – 24 mos. LAPSIT STORYTIME  Wednesdays OR Thursdays, 9:45 – 10:30 am DISCOVERY PLAYTIME Register for either Wednesdays OR Thursdays. (Ages 18 months – 5 years) Tuesdays, 1 – 2:30 pm January 21 and February 4 & 18 2 – 3 yrs. TODDLER STORYTIME  Wednesdays OR Thursdays, 10:45 – 11:30 am We’ll have different sensory, art, and edu- Register for either Wednesdays OR Thursdays. cational play stations set up each week. Playdough, rice, shredded paper and water play are just a few possibilities. Make sure to 3½ – 6 yrs. PRESCHOOL STORYTIME  wear old clothes and drop-in for some messy, sensory fun while learning about your world. Wednesdays, 2 – 2:30 pm JUMANJI AT THE LIBRARY DRUM DROP-IN STORYTIMES FOR ALL (AGES 0 – 6 YEARS) JUNGLE JAMBOREE Friday, February 28, 5:30 – 7:30 pm (Ages 2 – 6 years) UP SOME Join us for a special family event to EXCITEMENT! STORYTIME! Saturday, February 22 celebrate this year’s Westmont Reads 5:30 – 6:30 pm Tuesdays, 9:45 – 10:15 am 2:30 – 3:30 pm title, Jumanji! Participate in crafts and activities inspired by the book Linda Schneider with Heartland Drop in with your young and movies. Rhythms will lead attendees in LANGUAGE STORYTIME children for an afternoon of a series of drum circle Mondays, 9:45 – 10:15 am jungle-themed fun! Doors open at 5:30 pm. Please arrive soundscapes capturing by 5:45 pm to ensure entrance to the French: January 13 & 27 and February 10 & 24 events in the story. Spanish: January 20 and February 3 & 17 program. Sponsored by the Friends of the Westmont Public Library.

4 Westmont Public Library • The Explorer • December 2019, January & February 2020 westmontlibrary.org • 630 869 6150 5 Registration is required for programs with a checkmark.  If you are not able to attend a program for which you are registered, please let us know GRADES Registration begins Friday, November 15 at 9:30 am. at least 24 hours in advance, so that we can make your spot available for someone else. TEENS Register online at westmontlibrary.org/events, by phone at 630 869 6150, or in person. Thank you! K – 2 (Grades 6 – 12)

MARBLE RUN FUN READ WITH HINSDALE SLIME SCIENCE  ACRYLIC MEDALLION NECKLACES  PIXEL ART  FUN WITH FIDGETS  Wednesday, December 4, 4:15 – 5:30 pm HUMANE SOCIETY  Thursday, February 13, 4:15 – 5:15 pm Monday, December 9, 4 – 5 pm Thursday, January 23, 4 – 5 pm Tuesday, February 11, 4 – 5 pm Build a marble run out of household items. Mondays, 6:30 – 7:30 pm Mix and experiment with various types of Paint an acrylic medallion to fashion your Express your passion for your favorite game, Create a fidget to fight boredom or stress. Explore engineering principles as you January 27 and February 24 slime to find out what makes each concoc- own custom necklace. character, or team by designing a perler design and test your creation. Meet with a trained therapy dog and its tion different. Prepare to get slimy! bead creation. JUNGLE ESCAPE  handler for 15-minute reading sessions. SCRAPBOOKING BASICS  Tuesday, February 25, 6:15 – 7:15 pm STENCIL ART  Sponsored by Hinsdale Humane Society. BEYOND THE BOOK: JUMANJI  TEEN PAINT & SIP  Wednesday, January 15, 4 – 5 pm Work together with your teammates to Monday, December 16, 4:15 – 5:15 pm Wednesday, February 19, 4:15 – 5:15 pm Learn basic scrapbooking techniques to Tuesday, January 28, 5:30 – 6:30 pm open boxes that provide clues to help you Make your own stencil with the vinyl cut- Dino-riffic Artifacts  Listen to the story, then take it beyond the design your own page and celebrate mem- Create a winter-themed painting with artist escape the jungle. ter or die cut machine, then use it to create Wednesday, January 29, 4:15 – 5:15 pm pages with fun and creative projects. ories. Bring in photos or add them later. Mary Launi while enjoying a cup of cocoa. a one-of-a-kind piece of art! Use cardboard, paints, and more to make these Jurassic-fantastic dinosaur crafts. UPCYCLED LANYARDS  WINTER BIRD FEEDERS  Dress for a mess. Thursday, February 6, 4 – 5 pm WESTMONT MAKER CLUB Thursday, January 16, 4:15 – 5:15 pm Make a unique charm, then add pins, rib- Wednesdays, 3:15 – 5:15 pm Create a treat for our feathered friends bon, and more to style your own lanyard. January 8 and February 12 using bird seed, gelatin, and cookie cutters. Community Meeting Room Dress for a mess. Calling all teens! Do you want to... WILD Show us why you’re Make cosplay props? wild about reading! ABOUT Design decals to personalize Pick up an entry form at the your phone, locker, water bottle, READING Youth Services Desk and return or other gear? your original design by Craft accessories and decora- BOOKMARK Monday, January 20. tions that are 100% you? One winner from each age Join us on the second Wednes- CONTEST group—prereaders, grade school, day of each month to get making! and teens—will be printed and Use our tools, like the 3D printer distributed at the library. or vinyl cutter, to express your GRADES teens, creativity and make real things for from your ideas and designs. 3 – 5 grade school, and prereaders!

3D PEN COOKIE CUTTERS  Tuesday, December 3, 4:15 – 5:15 pm Looking for your next great read?  Practice your 3D drawing skills by making PAPER PLANE MANIA Try our staff review blog, Book Recs, atwestmontlibrary.org/bookrecs . With titles your own cookie cutter molds, then give Monday, February 10, 4:15 – 5:15 pm tagged by age and genre, it’s easy to find the perfect match. them a test run. STAR WARS CRAFTAPALOOZA  Learn different folding patterns and test your paper airplane skills. Send your air- Thursday, January 30, 4:15 – 5:15 pm YA WINTER SUNCATCHERS  crafts through obstacle courses to see Early Reader Penny and Her Doll J Nonfiction Beauty and the Beak Patron Saints of Nothing Celebrate the end of the Skywalker Saga which plane flies the farthest! by Kevin Henkes by Deborah Lee Rose by Randy Ribay Tuesday, January 14, 4:15 – 5:15 pm by creating a variety of Star Wars charac- When Penny receives a With a Filipino father and Add a pop of color to your wintery days by ter crafts. A terrific family read-  surprise gift in the mail American mother, Jay has creating snowflake suncatchers. SURVIVE THE JUNGLE aloud, Beauty and the Tuesday, February 25, 4:15 – 5:15 pm from Gram, she is thrilled! Beak is more than a true always felt a bit out of MARSHMALLOW CATAPULT  The doll she finds inside is animal tale—it’s a story of place. As high school PHOTO MANIP PORTRAIT GRID  When the going gets tough, you must work absolutely perfect and science, and what can happen when graduation nears, Jay Monday, February 3, 4:15 – 5:15 pm together as a team to survive! Using only Wednesday, January 22, 4:15 – 5:15 pm she falls in love with her dedicated people work together to solve a learns that his cousin Jun Experiment with different materials to build the provided resources and your smarts, immediately. But what should she name her? problem. has been killed back home in the Philippines Create a widely varied 3x3 grid of different a catapult for launching marshmallows into make your way out of the jungle. Then and secretly vows to uncover the truth takes on your self-portrait. mugs, then enjoy some hot cocoa. make a travel-size survival kit to take home. behind his cousin’s murder.

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HOLLY DAYS WINTER CONCERT 3D PRINTED FLOWER VASE  ESTATE PLANNING  HANDWRITING ANALYSIS  ANDROID FOR SENIORS  WITH ROBYN VITSON  Tuesday, December 10, 7 – 9 pm Thursday, January 16, 1:30 – 2:30 pm Wednesday, January 22, 6:30 – 8:30 pm Thursday, January 23, 1:30 – 3 pm Tuesday, December 3, 7 – 8:30 pm Registration begins Dec. 3 at 9:30 am. FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY Community Meeting Room Kwasek Meeting Room Westmont Senior Center BOARD MEETING Kwasek Meeting Room Community Meeting Room In this informative program, we examine the Chris McBrien has been studying handwriting 55 E Richmond St. Tuesday, January 14, 10 – 11 am Join local resident Robyn Vitson for some Learn how to design projects in Tinkercad, a distribution of estates, wills, and trusts. We since the age of 10, ever since his grand- Are you looking to learn about your Android winter time tunes. Listen to holiday classics free CAD program. Participants will design Community Meeting Room also explore the purpose of estate planning, mother introduced him to it. Come hear device? Westmont Public Library staff will as we prepare for the coming season. a flower vase that will be printed and avail- All are welcome! and specific estate planning strategies—all about the history of this technique and find demonstrate some of the features and func- while avoiding probate. out what your handwriting says about you! tions of the Android operating system, with All ages are welcome. able for pickup at a later date. time for questions and answers after. Teens and families welcome. In partnership with the Society for Financial Awareness. CARVE IT: HOLIDAY ORNAMENTS   THE SPACE RACE BLUES CONCERT WITH FINANCIAL BLUNDERS: LESSONS NEW Thursday, December 5, 7 – 9 pm Wednesday, January 15, 7 – 8 pm   WARM WINTER DESSERTS  MAKERY OPEN LAB NICHOLAS BARRON Registration begins Nov. 27 at 9:30 am. WE NEVER LEARN Kwasek Meeting Room HOURS Sunday, January 26, 3 – 4:30 pm Community Meeting Room Thursday, January 9, 1:30 – 2:30 pm Monday, January 20, 6:30 – 8 pm Mondays 10 am – 2 pm In the 1960s, the U.S. and the Soviet Union Community Meeting Room Kwasek Meeting Room Kwasek Meeting Room Learn how to design projects in Easel and were locked in a race to send men to the Wednesdays 5:30 – 8:30 pm Join Chicago singer-songwriter Nicholas take home a festive holiday ornament made Learn from a professional how to preserve Moon. How did it all begin? And what Chef Susan Maddox is preparing some 1st & 3rd Saturdays 2 – 4:30 pm Barron for an afternoon of folk and blues. with the Carvey, the library’s desktop CNC and protect your assets in today’s market, happened to the Soviet effort after Neil wonderful sweets to share. These recipes Drop in to learn about and use the Nicholas has opened for blues heroes Al carving machine. and where you could save your money. Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin walked on the will become new family favorites during the cold winter months. Join us for an eve- 3D printer, vinyl cutter, Carvey, or Green, Johnny Cash, and James Taylor, In partnership with the Society for Moon in July 1969? Join us as we relive the ning of learning, laughing, and tasting these other maker tools. among others. Hear him play songs from Financial Awareness. Space Race! delectable warm treats! Visit westmontlibrary.org/makery a Westmont favorite—Muddy Waters—as Sponsored by the Friends of the Westmont for more information. Please see well as many other blues greats. Public Library. our online calendar for up-to-date open lab hours.

NEW SKILLS, NEW CRAFTS, NEW FLAVORS  GOOGLE SEARCH — Dec. 3 WINDOWS 10 — Feb. 4 Tuesday, January 7, 3 – 4 pm TECH Basics: 3 – 4 pm  Basics: 3 – 4 pm  BEYOND Community Meeting Room TUESDAYS Intermediate: 4:15 – 5:15 pm  BOOKS Check out the myriad online GMAIL & YAHOO! MAIL — Dec. 10 classes and databases available Community Meeting Room Basics: 3 – 4 pm  MICROSOFT WORD — Feb. 11 Books are what we’re known for, to you through the Learning tab  Basics: 3 – 4 pm  but there are more ways to learn, of the library’s Digital Branch. Join our Digital Services Librarian Intermediate: 4:15 – 5:15 pm Intermediate: 4:15 – 5:15 pm  enjoy, connect, and create with on Tuesday afternoons for a brief NEW ITEMS, MICROSOFT EXCEL — Dec. 17 the library. overview of software and technol- NO LATE FEES  ogy resources. Basics: 3 – 4 pm  GOOGLE SUITE — Feb. 25 Come discover your new favor- GOPROS, 3D PENS, Tuesday, January 14, 3 – 4 pm Intermediate: 4:15 – 5:15 pm  Intermediate: 4:15 – 5:15 pm  ite way to use the library with a librarian-guided tour of some of CANNING KITS & MORE  Community Meeting Room our lesser-known collections and Tuesday, January 28, 3 – 4 pm Explore the cornucopia of resources. Kwasek Meeting Room options WPL offers for ebooks, Learn about the tech and kits e-audiobooks, streaming movies, Do you need one-on-one assistance with library resources, apps, or your digital device? You can that are available for check- and more! Bring your own dig- make a one-hour, individual appointment with a knowledgable Adult Services staff member out with your Westmont Public ital device to follow along and through our Book a Librarian form at westmontlibrary.org/book-a-librarian. Library card. download the apps.

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THE SIX WIVES OF HENRY VIII  Celebrate this year’s Westmont Wednesday, January 29, 7 – 8 pm ONGOING GROUPS Kwasek Meeting Room Reads title, Jumanji, with programs and a chance to win prizes! Six women. Six stories. Educational enter- tainer Martina Mathisen artfully weaves TEAM TRIVIA UNREAL WORLD BOOK CLUB HOPPY READS BOOK CLUB  See pages 5–7 for events and tales of power, personality, and politics. activities for families and youth. Do these six famous wives deserve their Mondays, 7 – 9 pm Tuesdays, 7 – 9 pm Thursdays, 7 – 9 pm popular labels? Meet the six wives of Dec. 2 & 16, Jan. 6 & 20, Feb. 3 & 17 Dec. 3, Jan. 7, and Feb. 4 Dec. 19, Jan. 30, and Feb. 27 Henry VIII and decide for yourself! Zazzo’s Pizza & Bar Neat Kitchen + Bar, 246 N Cass Ave. Zazzo’s Pizza & Bar 200 W Ogden Ave. Come talk about books set in imagina- 200 W Ogden Ave. EMANCIPATION TO Bring your friends out for a pub quiz tive times and places, from the mythic Join fellow readers for a beer and LIVE BAT SHOW  past to far future. WESTMONT LIBRARY INAUGURATION: THE BLACK challenge by the WPL librarians. fine company, as we explore themes Thursday, February 20, 7 – 8 pm EXPERIENCE IN CHICAGO  Dec. 3 The Lesson by Cadwell Turnbull in fiction, nonfiction, film, and graphic CINEMA: JUMANJI novels. Food and beverages will be Kwasek Meeting Room Jan. 7 The Electric State Monday, February 17, 3 – 5 pm Wednesday, February 5, 7 – 8:30 pm 4TH MONDAY BOOK GROUP available for purchase. Welcome to the jungle! Join Incredible by Simon Stålenhag Kwasek Meeting Room Kwasek Meeting Room Mondays, 7 – 9 pm Bats! and see real live bats and learn a Dec. 19 Nickel Boys Celebrate Black History Month with Chi- Feb. 4 Every Heart a Doorway Join us for a special presentation of the little more about their place in our world Jan. 27 and Feb. 24 by Colson Whitehead cago historian Clarence Goodman as he by Seanan McGuire 1995 film Jumanji. Popcorn will be pro- and their impact on the environment. Kwasek Meeting Room Jan. 30 The Stranger Beside Me takes us on a journey from Chicago’s first vided! Join this patron-led book discussion by Ann Rule settler to the nation’s Chief Executive. The group as they explore the world—one PLAY IT African American presence is deep, rich, Feb. 27 They Called Us Enemy DR. DAVID LIVINGSTONE book at a time! For upcoming titles, visit Thursdays, 7 – 9 pm ALCOHOL INK TILE ART  and proud—and all around Chicago! by George Takei EXPLORES AFRICA  westmontlibrary.org/bookclubs. Wednesday, February 19, 6:30 – 8 pm Dec. 12, Jan. 16, Feb. 20 Wednesday, February 26, 7 – 8:30 pm OR Thursday, February 27, 1:30 – 3 pm Kwasek Meeting Room Kwasek Meeting Room VIRTUAL REALITY DEMO  ENGLISH CONVERSATION Kwasek Meeting Room KNIT CLIQUE Play board games at the library with fam- GROUP Dr. David Livingstone was an abolition- Thursday, February 6, 7 – 8 pm ily and friends. Come prepared to learn You will paint a Jumanji themed 6” x 6” ist and Scottish missionary who is known Registration begins Jan. 31 at 9:30 am. Tuesdays, 6:30 – 8:30 pm a new game or teach others if you’re Saturdays, 10 am – noon tile using a quick-drying medium. For for his 19th century explorations of Community Meeting Room Dec. 3, Jan. 7, and Feb. 4 already familiar. All games are available Dec. 14 & 28, Jan. 11 & 25, Feb. 8 & 22 those who may be sensitive, we will be Africa. Join local historian, Jim Gibbons, Community Meeting Room for checkout. Strap yourself in for a virtual reality expe- Community Meeting Room using rubbing alcohol and alcohol ink, so as he tells us about Dr. Livingstone’s life rience with the Oculus Go and Oculus Beginners and experienced crafters alike Jan. 12 Elder Sign This informal and friendly conversation there will be fumes. and takes on a journey of the African Quest headsets. Ride rollercoasters, learn are invited to attend this casual knitting group is for all adult English learners. Please register for only one session. continent through Dr. Livingstone’s eyes. Jan. 16 Forbidden Desert and crochet group! Join us as we improve our verbal Eng- about our solar system, or even go for a Feb. 20 Catan spacewalk. Each attendee will demo the lish skills. headset for up to 10 minutes. Co-sponsored by Literacy DuPage. WRITERS GROUP THE JOYS AND CHALLENGES Thursdays, 7 – 9 pm HAVE AN ADVENTURE OF EATING SEASONALLY  Dec. 12 & 26, Jan. 9 & 23, Feb. 13 & 27 Wednesday, February 12, 7 – 8:30 pm Community Meeting Room This interactive, patron-led group is for WITHOUT Eating seasonally and locally doesn’t mean adults interested in getting feedback eating snow three months a year! On the from their peers on original writing. LEAVING HOME! contrary, it means eating food that tastes better and is more nutritious than indus- Resolved to pick up a new language in trialized food. Discover the health and the new year? Try self-paced lessons financial benefits of fresh food, and learn from Mango Languages. what our ancestors knew about eating well Get a taste of world cuisines with AtoZ year round. World Food’s online recipe repository or plan a trip with AtoZ World Travel. Start your adventure at westmontlibrary.org/digitalbranch.

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