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Board Report Roses, Cone Flowers, and Day Brarians in Weeding Just As It Collection Development Is Lilies off the shelves Summer 2011 Volume 26 Number 2 Spring Weeding at the Library As I write, our garden is in call? The Library’s Materials available. full bloom: we have carpet Selection Policy guides li- board report roses, cone flowers, and day brarians in weeding just as it Collection development is lilies... and also crabgrass, guides them in selecting new the ongoing process of as- dandelions, and creeping materials. Our policy states sessing the materials avail- Charlie. If we don’t weed that the collection “...Supports able for purchase and making soon, we won’t be able to lifelong learning through materi- the decision, first, on their By Ann Lee, find the flowers. Just like a als and services; [and] offers inclusion, and, second, on Secretary garden, the Library’s collec- current materials and a variety their retention. That sec- tion must be weeded to be of activities reflecting popular ond decision might be even kept vibrant. So, the 2011 culture and trends...” It also harder than the first. It can Eyewitness Guide to New says, “Persons of all ages living be traumatic for librarians, York comes in one door and in the Village of La Grange Park most of whom are book the 1992 Frommer’s Guide will have access to: evolving lovers, to discard a book. goes out the other. The latest technologies and traditional What happens to items Stephen King arrives and an resources encouraging their per- weeded from the collection? old Sidney Sheldon leaves. sonal and professional develop- No, they’re not given to the In comes Keith Richard’s ment...” Speaking of evolving Friends’ Bookstore, which autobiography and out goes technologies, you might have gets a plentiful supply of Rosalyn Carter’s. We tend to noticed that while the collec- donations. Rather, they’re think of the Library as an ar- tion of MP3 books continues donated to The Reading Tree, chive, but it’s really a dynam- to grow, there is often, across a non-profit organization that ic collection where unused from the circulation desk, a supports literacy programs books, music, and movies cart of books on audiocas- and delivers books to needy In this issue... are uprooted to make room sette free for the taking. children. This charity not for newer or more requested Weeding applies not only to only provides materials to 2 Summer Reading Program materials. As you can imag- books but also to audiovisual people who need them, but ine, there is an art to the materials and even database it also keeps books out of 4 College/Career Planning weeding process. Will some subscriptions. Our collec- landfills. Knowing that our Seminar eager high school student tion contains 81,583 vol- discards will be read makes want to research Rosalyn umes – somewhat north of the weeding process more 5 Green Corner Carter next week? Should the Illinois Library Associa- palatable to book lovers and we sacrifice this novel by tion standard of 71,600 for a conservationists alike. Nor 6 Film Discussion Group Conrad Richter? It won the library serving a community does it hurt to remember that Pulitzer Prize in 1952, but of our size. This suggests pruning makes the collection 7 Computer & Technology hasn’t been checked out in that there is room for a little healthier and more available Classes 16 years. These are the kinds weeding. No doubt there are to all. of decisions our librarians difficult calls, but our policy have to make each day. helps assure that the pruning process yields the healthiest How do librarians make the collection given the space Story Times Books Buddies programs for Summer Story Times for preschoolers and children entering Book Buddies is a program kindergarten will begin Monday, June 6 and continue through that gives beginning read- children July 14. They will be held on Mondays at 10:15am, Tuesdays ers entering 1st through 3rd at 1pm, and Thursdays at 7pm. Each 30-minute story time grades a chance to practice will include stories, songs, fingerplays, and a short video. and improve their reading skills by reading with an Summer Toddler Times will meet on Wednesdays at 10:15am older student. Book Buddies from June 8 through July 13. These 20-minute story sessions sessions are held during the are designed for little ones ages 2 through 3½. Each session 6 weeks of the summer read- will include stories, songs, fingerplays, and action activities ing program. Please check for active, fidgety little ones. your calendars to determine a time during which your Registration for all story times will begin Monday, May 23 young reader will be able to and may be done in the Children’s Department or by calling attend all reading sessions. the Library at 352-0100. Sign up by Tuesday, May 31. American Red Cross Babysitting Course There will be 4 Ameri- can Red Cross Babysitting course sessions offered for students ages 11 and older. Each session will meet on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday afternoons from 2:30 to 4:30pm. Registration will begin Tuesday, May 31. Summer Reading Cost for the course is $40. All the children in La Grange Park are encouraged to find Changes have been made to their passports and join the fun as we explore “One World, the registration process and Many Stories” at the Library this summer. During the 6 classes fill quickly, so please weeks of the program, we will visit South America, Africa, call Meb Ingold at 352-0100 Asia, Europe, and Australia. We will start our journey here at for details. home on Sunday, June 5 at 1:30pm with “Adventures Across America.” Then we’ll board our planes, ships, and trains to begin our travels. Please come get your tickets for this fun Read to the Dogs event beginning Monday, May 23. Friday mornings are a wonderful time for begin- Sign up for “One World, Many Stories” beginning Tuesday, ning readers to come to the May 31. You will receive a complete list of crafts, games, and library and read to one of our films along with your reading passport. Summer reading ac- friendly therapy dogs. Each tivities will begin Monday, June 6 and continue through July reader has 15 minutes to read 16. a book of his or her choice to one of our specially trained dogs. Please register for each session one week in advance. Help Wanted: Junior High Students The Children’s Department is a very busy place during the summer reading program. It is able to run smoothly because of a group of dedicated Junior High students who volunteer for 2 hours each week. Duties include helping readers re- port their reading progress and assisting with craft activities. Please check your calendars and sign up now to reserve the best time for you. 2 young adult Study, Snacks, and Stress-relieving Dogs Tuesday, May 31, 5-8:30pm and programs Wednesday, June 1, 5-8:30pm If you need a place to study for The Various Video finals, stop by the Library for a Game Tournament quiet space, snacks, and dogs. Yep, Saturday, June 25, dogs. On Wednesday, June 1, take Time -TBD a study break by unwinding with We’re going to show other some sympathetic therapy dogs. libraries just how awesome (We’ll provide the quiet space and we are at Super Smash Bros. snacks on Tuesday, but no canine companions.) The Brawl. Teams are needed to Check out some of the time to snuggle with the dogs is limited so please sign up at participate in this fun chal- new materials the Reference Desk. This program is intended for high school lenge. We’ll hold a Pokemon students. Black/White tourney within in the YA Department! our own library at the same Books time, so make sure to bring City of Fallen Angels – Cassan- You Are Here at the La Grange Park Library your DS and Pokemon game. dra Clare Join the Young Adult summer reading program, running from Please sign up for the SSBB The Gift – James Patterson Monday, June 6 to Friday, July 15. Read three books from the tournament by Friday, June The Good, the Bad, and the YA or Adult collections to be entered into a drawing for one 17. Barbie – Tanya Lee Stone of our fantastic prizes. A complete list of programs will be available in the YA summer reading brochure. Registration Senior Book Buddies CDs begins Monday, June 6 at 1pm. June 6 – July 16 Wasting Light – Foo Fighters Book buddies is a 6-week The King of Limbs – Radio- You Are Here Summer Reading Party program that gives teens and head Friday, July 15 at 3pm beginning readers the oppor- Femme Fatale – Britney Spears There will be snacks, games, and prizes for those who com- tunity to share books and the pleted three books. fun of reading. Junior and DVDs Senior Buddies are paired Flipped together and meet once a School Rumble: The Complete Anime Club Annual Anime Night week for 30 minutes in the Series We’re still looking for a club Monday, June 13 Children’s Department. Sign Warehouse 13 name, and suggestions are 6:30-8:30pm up by Tuesday, May 31. welcome. Enjoy pocky, an- This year we’ll be combining Video Games ime, and more! food, puzzles, and anime. Pixel Club Wii NBA Jam – Monday, June 13 – 6:30pm Delicious foods will be as- Pixel Club has branched out and Pokemon: White Black Ver- (Annual Anime Night) sembled to fill our plates. into a multi-system club. – DS sions Monday, July 11 – 4:30pm After snacking, we’ll get our With three laptops, an XBOX – XBOX 360 and PS3 Portal 2 Monday, August 8 – 4:30pm anime on! Please sign up at 360, a Wii, and a PS3, there’s the Reference Desk.
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