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Stay in Touch! One Book, Everybody Reads Features Richard Keep up to date on Russo’s Pair of Fools upcoming programs and events. Follow us Community members are invited to double their reading pleasure on Twitter at the Library’s annual One Book, Everybody Reads community- (@wplwilmette) and wide reading and discussion program featuring two novels by Facebook (facebook. Pulitzer Prize-winning author Richard Russo. com/wilmettelibrary). Mr. Russo will visit Wilmette on May 14 to discuss two of his books: 1993’s Nobody’s Fool, and Everybody’s Fool, the sequel that will be published just 11 days before the author’s visit. The In This Issue Library is proud to host Mr. Russo as part of his new book tour. Book Groups 2 Nobody’s Fool tells the story of Donald “Sully'' Sullivan, a hard- Computer Classes 2 luck guy in the deadbeat small town of North Bath in upstate New OBER 2016 3 York. With sly humor, this moving and heartfelt novel offers its Youth Events 4-5 readers a slice of small-time life, depicting humanity’s follies and triumphs as it deals with the themes of luck, responsibility, Photo credit Elena Siebert Money Smart Week 7 forgiveness, friendship, and family. Teen Events 7 In Everybody’s Fool, Mr. Russo returns to North Bath and the players that made Nobody’s Fool Special Events 8 his first great success. The novel, classic Russo and a crowning achievement from the master storyteller, is filled with humor, heart, hard times, and characters who are lovable despite their faults. Take part in this year’s One Book, Everybody Reads by reading the books and participating in related programs and events. The Library has multiple copies of Nobody’s Fool in various formats and will have copies of Everybody’s Fool available after the book’s release on May 3. For the full schedule of One Book, Everybody Reads events, please see page 3.

One Book, Everybody Reads is funded by Friends of the Wilmette Public Library. For more information, please visit www.wilmettelibrary.info/onebook.

wilmettelibrary.info Cultural Series & Speaking of Books Support Groups Armchair Travels Classics and Contemporary Book Club Thursdays, March 17 & 31, and April Snow Country by Yasunari Kawabata Tuesday, March 8, 10:30 7 & 28, 1:00 Nobel Prize winner Kawabata has created a passionate tale of the complicated and Armchair Travels brings you speakers doomed love affair between a wealthy dilettante and a lowly geisha. who have traveled the globe. Light The Invention of Wings by Sue Monk Kidd Tuesday, refreshments are served each week April 12, 10:30 Kidd’s generous novel follows the remarkable beginning at 12:30. journeys of Hetty “Handful”, a slave in Charleston in the early 1800s, and her owner, wealthy Sarah Grimke, as they each try to escape the Current Events Roundtable life into which they’ve been born. Mondays, March 7 & 21, and April 4 & 18, 10:00 Evening Book Group Growing Strong: Titles of Personal Enjoy your second cup of coffee Transformation Wilmette Wine Cellar, 1100 Central Ave. along with a roundup of the leading Registration is required via the Library’s calendar or by phone at 847-256-6930. national, international, and local news Rising Strong by Brené Brown Thursday, March 17, 7:00 of the day. Moderated by Deerfield Social scientist Brené Brown writes about being vulnerable and living resident Don Levinthal. bravely. My Life on the Road by Gloria Steinem Thursday, April Veterans’ Roundtables 21, 7:00 The nation’s preeminent feminist chronicles her life and Korean/Vietnam War: Mar. 2 & Apr. 6 travels. World War II: Mar. 16 & Apr. 20 All sessions at 10:00 League of Women Voters of Wilmette/WPL Book Conversations are lively, the coffee Group plentiful, and participants rarely miss Dark Money: The Hidden History of the Billionaires Behind the a meeting. Radical Right by Jane Mayer Wednesday, March 23, 11:00 A Full Life: Reflections at 90 by Jimmy Carter Wednesday, April 27, 11:00 Foreign Film Screenings Films at 9:30, refreshments beginning at 9:00. March 17: Adam’s Apples, Denmark Digital Universe April 21: Stations of the Cross, All workshops require registration and are one hour unless noted. Germany Register through the Library’s online calendar or call 847-256-6930. Digital Magazines March 3 or April 21, 3:00 This session Wilmette Writers Group provides an introduction to downloading magazines to your device Sundays, 7:00 through the Library’s subscription to Zinio for Libraries. This group meets weekly and offers peer reviews within a supportive E-books March 9 or April 13, 11:00 This session is an introduction to downloading environment. Facilitator Julie Johnson Library E-Books and E-Audiobooks. We’ll take a tour of MyMediaMall, discuss coordinates the group. Newcomers some common problems, and walk through a download. welcome. iPad Basics March 15 or April 12, 3:00 Take a tour of the basic features and functions of your iPad. Special attention paid to iOS 9. iPads provided for class use. Support Groups Streaming Media April 5, 3:00 Explore hoopla, which provides movies, TV ADHD Support Group shows, and music that you can download for free to your device with your library Wednesday, April 6, 7:00 card. Retail services like Netflix will be discussed. Type 1 Diabetes Support Cloud Computing April 19, 3:00 Cloud computing provides an efficient Group Wednesday, April 13, 7:00 way for you to store and share documents and images online. This session is an introduction to Google Drive and Dropbox for all your file storage and sharing needs.

2 One Book, Everybody Reads 2016 Richard Russo’s Nobody’s Fool & Everybody’s Fool Author Richard Russo Discusses Nobody’s Fool and Everybody’s Fool Saturday, May 14, 2:00 Wilmette Jr. High School Auditorium, 620 Locust Road, Wilmette. Pulitzer Prize-winning author Richard Russo will discuss his novels, Nobody’s Fool and Everybody’s Fool, this year’s One Book, Everybody Reads selections. No tickets necessary. A book signing will follow the program. Copies of Mr. Russo’s books will be available on site for purchase from The Book Stall. More OBER 2016 Events Film Screening: Nobody’s Fool Friday, April 15, 2:00 and 6:45; Friday, April 29, 6:45 Enjoy a viewing of the 1994 filmNobody’s Fool, based on Richard Russo’s book. The film earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Screenplay and stars Paul Newman in a role that earned him an Oscar nomination for Best Actor. Other cast members include Jessica Tandy, Bruce Willis, Melanie Griffith, and Philip Seymour Hoffman.

From Nobody to Everybody: 23 Years in Books and Publishing Tuesday, April 19, 7:00 The rise of the Internet has dramatically altered the publishing world. Join Elizabeth Taylor, Literary Editor at Large for the Chicago Tribune, as she examines how books, reading, best-sellers, and publishing have changed in the years between the publication of Nobody’s Fool in 1993 and Everybody’s Fool in 2016.

Turning Novels Into Films Sunday, May 1, 2:00 Local film studies professor and author Michael Glover Smith will discuss the challenges of adapting literature for the big screen. The presentation will feature films from Hollywood’s golden age through the present day, including clips from such acclaimed films asNobody’s Fool, The Grapes of Wrath, and Wise Blood, focusing on how the art of adaptation has evolved through the decades.

Everybody's Fool Book Release Party Thursday, May 5, 7:00 – 8:30 Wilmette Wine Cellar, 1100 Central Avenue, Wilmette Celebrate the release of Everybody’s Fool, Richard Russo’s latest novel, with a glass of wine and tasty snacks. The Book Stall will have copies of Everybody’s Fool as well as some of Mr. Russo’s other titles available for purchase.

Classics & Contemporary Book Discussion Tuesday, May 10, 10:30 A discussion of Nobody’s Fool, led by a WPL librarian.

Evening Readers Book Discussion Wednesday, June 22, 7:00 A discussion of Richard Russo’s Everybody’s Fool, led by a WPL librarian. This program is the first of the Library’s three- part book discussion series, Revisiting Our Winners: New Books by One Book Authors.

Community partners for the 2016 One Book program include The Book Stall, League of Women Voters of Wilmette, Make It Better, NS (Modern Luxury for the North Shore), Rotary Club of Wilmette, Village of Kenilworth, Village of Wilmette, Wilmette Beacon, Wilmette/Kenilworth Chamber of Commerce, Wilmette Harbor Rotary Club, Wilmette Life, Wilmette-Kenilworth Patch, Wilmette Public Schools District 39, and Wilmette Wine Cellar.

3 AllY Eventso uare tin theh Youth S Programer vRoomic unlesse otherwises noted. Weekly Storytimes We have a variety of weekly drop-in Special Events in March & April storytimes for ages birth to 6. The winter session ends Friday, March 18 and the Bookmark Contest spring session begins Monday, April 4. Design a bookmark for the Wilmette Public Library! Entries will be accepted This is a great opportunity for young March 1-31. We will have winners in three categories: grades K-1, grades 2-4, children to hear good stories, learn, and and grades 5-8. Rules and entry forms will be at the Youth Services Desk and on have fun. All children 3 and under must the Library’s website beginning March 1. Winning bookmarks will be available be accompanied by an adult. on April 10 in honor of National Library Week. Sponsored by the Friends of the Babytime Thursdays, 9:15–9:45, Ages Wilmette Library. 0-24 mo. Enjoy songs, rhymes, tickles, and bounces. Read Across America Wednesday, March 2, drop-in between Rhymetime Wednesdays, 9:15; 4:00 and 5:30 Celebrate Dr. Seuss’s birthday with games, activities, Fridays, 9:30 and 10:30, Ages 18 mo.+ and, of course, cupcakes. Fast-paced stories, rhymes, and songs. Winter Kids’ Concert Saturday, March 5, 11:00-11:45, Preschool Storytime Mondays, Auditorium Sing and dance along with Parents’ Choice Award winners 10:30; Tuesdays, 9:30 and 4:00; Wendy Morgan and DB! T Wednesdays, 10:30; Thursdays, 10:30, Ages 3+ Longer books, songs, and movement for children who enjoy a Elephant and Piggie Party Community Recreation Center, 3000 Glenview good story. Rd, Wilmette Monday, March 7, 4:00-5:00, All ages Join the Wilmette Public Library and the Wilmette Park District in celebrating ScreenBreak Week with fun games and activities! Special Early St. Patrick’s Day Fun Thursday, March 17, Childhood Events 4:00-4:30, Grades K-2 Celebrate the holiday with a story and craft. R 3/3 Pajama Storytime Wednesday, March 30, 6:30-7:00, Ages 3+ The Jungle Book Party Tuesday, March 29, 4:00-4:45 Come in your PJs and bring your Enjoy jungle stories, crafts, and activities to celebrate the favorite blankie or lovie for bedtime book that inspired the new movie. stories, songs, and a craft. Scratch Jr. Thursday, April 21, 1:30-2:30, Grades K-2 Dads and Donuts Storytime Take the very first steps towards learning computer programming by trying out this Saturday, April 9, 10:00-10:30, Ages 2-5 iPad app, a version of the digital media design program Scratch created for younger with an adult kids. We’ll make games and animations. Participants must be able to read. R 4/7 Calling all dads, uncles, grandpas, and other all-around great guys! Stop by for Earth Day Craft Friday, April 22, 2:00-2:45, Grades 3-5 a special treat – stories and donuts just Make your own stained glass vase out of recycled materials. R 4/8 for you and your favorite preschooler. Programs marked with an R require registration, and those marked with Día de los Niños Spanish a T require a free ticket. The sign-up dates listed following each program Language Bilingual Storytime description are for Wilmette and Kenilworth residents; nonresidents may Saturday, April 30, 10:00-10:30, Ages 2-5 register 7 days later unless otherwise specified. Stop by or call the Youth Share stories and songs in Spanish and Services Desk at 847-256-6945 to register. English.

4 Spring Break at the Library Recurring Events Spring Break Science: Flubber Monday, March 21, Ages 3-6 with an adult, K-9 Reading Buddies of the 10:00-10:45; Grades 1-4, 11:00-11:45 It bounces. It oozes. Is it solid? Is it liquid? No, North Shore Wednesdays, March it’s flubber! Mix up a batch and explore the properties of this intriguing substance.R 3/7. 9 & April 13, 6:00-7:00, Grades 1-5 Read some of your favorite stories to Preschool Dance Party Tuesday, March 22, a trained therapy dog. Wilmette and 10:30-11:00, Ages 1-5 with an adult Shake your sillies Kenilworth residents only, sign up out with bubbles, scarves, and more. It’ll be a blast! for one 15-minute slot for March OR April beginning February 24. K-9 Light Painting Wednesday, March 23, Grades 4-5, 9:30-10:30; Grades 6-8, 11:00- Reading Buddies of the North Shore 12:00: Use digital cameras to capture amazing designs made with flashlights in the is a Therapy Dogs International dark! R 3/9 Children Reading to Dogs Program.

Engineering Challenge: Rainbow Magic Thursday, March 24, 10:30-11:30, Grades 1-3 Do you love the Cup Stacking Thursdays, 4:00- fairy books by Daisy Meadows? Scare off Jack Frost with some rainbow magic of 4:45, Grades 3-5: March 10 R 2/25; your own in this art and science program for girls and boys. R 3/10 Grades K-2: April 7 R 3/24 Sure, they’re good for drinking, but Toddler Art Friday, March 25, 9:30-10:00 and 10:30-11:00, Ages 1-3 with an adult cups are so much more than that! Why should big kids have all the fun during spring break? Bring in your toddler to How fast can you stack a pyramid? make some age-appropriate crafts to take home. You can leave the mess here! Siblings How tall a structure can you create? welcome. R 3/11 Come and find out how much fun the humble cup can be. “Cans” Film Festival Saturday, March 26, Auditorium All participants are invited to bring a canned food donation for the Youth Chess Drop-In Sundays, New Trier Township Food Pantry. March 13 & April 10, 4:30-6:00 Drop by for informal, fun 10:00-11:30: Mulan. A young Chinese woman becomes a warrior in competition with other kids who this folklore-inspired tale. Rated G. love the game. Bring chess sets 2:00-3:30: Goosebumps. Zach discovers the truth behind the and pieces, if possible. All levels popular Goosebumps series. Rated PG. of players are welcome, but prior knowledge of the game is helpful. Space is limited to the first 24 Kids’ Book Groups players to arrive. Enjoy snacks, activities, and discussion. Copies of the books will be available for checkout at the Youth Services Desk. Kids’ Library Council Boys and Books Tuesdays, 7:00-7:45, Grades 3-4 with an Mondays, 7:00-8:00, Grades 5-8 adult Enjoy snacks and help plan library March 1: Can You Survive the Titanic? An Interactive Survival spaces and programs. Adventure, by Allison Lassieur R 2/9 March 14: Make & eat candy sushi. April 5: Wild Boy: The Real Life of the Savage of Aveyron, by R 2/29 Mary Losure R 3/15 April 25: Create an I Spy Aquarium to decorate the YS Department. R 4/11 2nd Grade Book Club Thursdays, 7:00-7:45, Grade 2 with an adult March 3: The Lost Stone, by Jordan Quinn R 2/11 Lego Club April 14: Hello, Nebulon!, by Ray O’Ryan R 3/24 Wednesdays, March 30 & April 27, Mother-Daughter Book Club Wednesdays, 7:00-7:45, 4:00-5:00, Grades K-4 Grades 3-4 with an adult Your imagination is the March 16: Lady Lollipop, by Dick King-Smith R 2/24 limit at this fun monthly April 20: Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes, by Eleanor club. R 3/16, 4/13 Coerr R 3/30

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Updates & Improvements for 1 Lower Patrons of All Ages Level The year-long Library renovation project is reaching its conclusion. 2 While many of you are aware of the extensive renovations to the Youth Services department and the wide-ranging work in the ceilings to replace out old heating and cooling system, you may First Floor not have noticed improvements that have been implemented in other areas of the building. Improving comfort for patrons of all ages is one of the Library’s long term goals, and many of these other 4 changes or additions to the space were selected with that goal in mind. 3

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A Reimagined Periodicals Second 9 7 Room The Periodicals Room Floor 8 has long been a favorite 6 place for quieter reading and 5 study. New furnishings provide 10 comfortable seating plus easy access to current and recent Newly renovated areas back issues of magazines and Comfortable seating areas in the Periodicals Room. newspapers. Highlights of the Project After a year of work, the Library Added Spaces for Study or Work Quiet spaces have always been renovation was finished in early March. at a premium in the Library so one goal of the renovation was to Please stop by to see the revitalized areas make it easier to find a spot away from the regular movement of throughout the building. people in the building. Four study rooms located on the second 1 New lighting in the Auditorium and floor and two small conference rooms on the lower level offer new renovated Lower Level restrooms options for individual or small group work. In addition, two individual study tables have been added to the Study room on the first floor. 2 Two new conference rooms 3 Improved lighting and flooring in the Better Lighting Brighter, more efficient lighting was added to many vestibule and circulation areas spaces in the building including our front lobby, the 900s book room 4 Renovated first floor restrooms on the lower level and the second floor atrium. New Auditorium lighting is not only brighter but also has special settings for stage 5 A revitalized Periodicals Room performances. including new, comfortable seating 6 Four new study rooms Remodeled Restrooms Every public restroom in the building has 7 been fully renovated. These new bathrooms are ADA compliant, A Junior High area featuring age- appropriate seating and study areas making it easier for patrons to access them in a wheelchair or other assistive device, or with a stroller or small children. Additionally, 8 Renovated Second Floor restrooms, bright colors and all new fixtures provide a more pleasant including a family restroom featuring atmosphere and bring a modern feeling to the facilities. child-sized fixtures 9 A brand-new Youth Program Room ave th S e e t D 10 Renovated and reorganized youth a

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6 After the Fast Lane Gardening as We Age Wednesday, March 9, 2:00 Barb Kreski, an occupational as well as a horticultural therapist at the Chicago Botanic Garden, will present ideas on modifying your garden, tools, and lifestyle to ensure that gardening can be a pleasure for a lifetime.

New Claiming Strategies for Social Security Tuesday, March 29, 7:00 Money Smart If you’re thinking about your retirement plans, but haven’t yet claimed your Social Security benefits, this presentation is for you. Danielle L. Schultz is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ with Haven Financial Solutions, Inc., a fee-only financial Week planning and investment management practice in Evanston. Estate Planning: Trusts, Wills, and Strategies to Make Two Couples’ Stories: Reflections on a Journey Through Your Legacy Last Alzheimer’s Disease Thursday, April 7, 7:00 Monday, April 25, 7:00 Two couples whose lives have been impacted by Alzheimer’s disease will share their Gain fresh insights into estate experiences from the time leading up to the diagnosis to the present. Their stories planning and protecting your assets were developed as part of the Storytelling Program at the Cognitive Neurology for loved ones for generations. and Alzheimer’s Disease Center at Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Financial Advisor Richard Little of Medicine. The presentation will be moderated by Lauren Dowden, LSW, with time for Kingsview Asset Management will questions and answers. cover differences between trusts and wills, tax smart strategies to protect your savings, and tips to organize and Greener Choices: Save the World in Your Backyard with simplify your estate, the Prairie Godmothers Wednesday, April 20, 1:00 Morningstar Research Contribute to a greener planet by starting with your own chunk of Earth. Learn to Strategies Tuesday, April 26, 1:00 identify and conserve your natural resources by mixing DIY ingenuity with homespun Join a representative from practicality. Improve your garden soil, add native blooms to your garden, and invite Morningstar for an overview of the beneficial bugs and butterflies to help your garden grow. company’s database, Morningstar Investment Research Center. Learn how to use this one-stop tool for Focus on Genealogy: Finding Your Chicago collecting financial information, Ancestors Wednesday, March 16, 7:00 gathering reliable portfolio analysis, Learn the challenges of searching for your Windy City relations from learning about investment options, Grace DuMelle, author of the award-winning Finding Your Chicago and getting the most up-to-date Ancestors: A Beginner’s Guide to Family History in the City and financial news commentary. Cook County. Copies of Ms. DuMelle’s book will be available for Property Tax Appeal signing and purchase. Seminar Saturday, April 30, 11:00 A taxpayer advocate will help you learn how to lower property taxes, Talk get tax exemptions and refunds, TeenTalk and understand market value Talk reassessment notices, self-help tax Teen Advisory Board (TAB) Wednesday, April 6, 7:00 links, tips and more. Presented by Celebrate Earth Month by making a mini terrarium, supplies provided. New members Andrea A. Raila & Associates. welcome; to register, visit the Library’s online calendar, call 847-256-6930, or email [email protected]. DIY Grab and Go Craft Project Each month, visit the Teen Room and take SCORE Small Business Help away a different origami project. One-on-One Counseling Schedule a free, one-hour session Celebrate Women’s History Month in March with a SCORE mentor. Go to www. Tell us about your favorite or most inspirational female author or character. All scorechicago.org and click on “Make entries will be submitted to a drawing to win a year-long subscription to the monthly an Appointment” to sign up for Feminist Sticker Club. (http://www.feministstickerclub.com.) Use this link: goo.gl/9qkMiW to submit your entries, or go to the Teen News page for the link. Library sessions.

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Wilmette Public Library POSTAL PATRON 1242 Wilmette Ave Wilmette, IL 60091 847.256.5025 wilmettelibrary.info Board of Trustees The Lakeside Flutes in Concert Sunday, March 6, 2:00 Kathleen O’Laughlin, The Lakeside Flutes is an ensemble of talented musicians from throughout the Chicago President area. Founded in 1987 by a group of flute enthusiasts, the group works to introduce the Lisa McDonald, public to a wide variety of flute literature and to the unique sound of ensemble playing Vice-President in a flute choir. Classical, pop, jazz, and contemporary styles will be featured. Light Jan Barshis, Secretary refreshments will be served. Stuart Wolf, Treasurer Virginia George Movie Posters on Display with Scavenger Hunt Ronald Rodgers Saturday, March 26, 9:00-4:30, All ages, no registration. Michael Levitan Check out this collection of movie displays and participate in a scavenger hunt that has Ellen B. Clark, Director you match descriptions/phrases to the poster art. One lucky winner will receive a gift Sarah Beth Brown, Editor card as a prize from the presenter.

Regular Library Hours Celebrate Women’s History Month Monday-Friday 9am-9pm O’Keeffe, Kahlo and Cassatt: A Drawing Saturday 9am-5pm Workshop Wednesday, March 30, 7:00 Sunday 1pm-9pm Learn about three popular female painters from art history: Georgia O’Keeffe, Frida Kahlo and Mary Cassatt. Artist Christine Thornton will start with a PowerPoint lecture touching upon the Upcoming Closings lives and art of these three fascinating women. Then you’ll Sunday, March 27 choose a reproduction of one of their paintings to copy in colored pencil under Friday, April 1 Christine’s guidance. Registration required through the Library online calendar; open to both adults and teens. Book Drop-off Sites • Library parking lot Shakespeare Project of Chicago presents Cardenio • Community Recreation Center Saturday, April 16, 2:00 • Plaza del Lago Join the Shakespeare Project for staged readings of some of the Bard’s greatest plays. These performances are free and open to the public, and the group often plays to a packed house, Books Down Under so make sure you arrive early for a good seat. Monday: 1pm-5pm Tuesday & Thursday: 9am- The Library would like to thank the Friends of the Wilmette 5pm, 7pm-8:45pm Public Library for generously funding the following programs: Wednesday & Friday: 11:30am-5pm • After the Fast Lane • Lego Club Saturday: 9am-4:45pm • Greener Choices • One Book, Everybody Reads series Sunday: 1:30pm-4:30pm • Lakeside Flutes • Shakespeare Project of Chicago • Focus on Genealogy If you are interested in supporting the Library by joining the Friends, please contact them at [email protected]. wilmettelibrary.info