up Rolling Meadows Library Newsletter lookSpring 2016 ● March us● April ● May 3110 Martin Lane ● Rolling Meadows, IL 60008 ● 847-259-6050 ● www.rmlib.org Board of Library Trustees Closings Friends of the President: Dr. Dick Wright Easter: Sunday, March 27 Rolling Meadows Vice President: Jean Threadgill Memorial Day: Sunday, May 29 Library Secretary: Marsha Kremer Monday, May 30 Spring Treasurer: Dr. Peg Webb Library Hours Members: Jess Arroyo Monday - Friday: 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Book Sale Don Cavi Saturday: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Mary Erturk Sunday: 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. $5 Pre-Sale: Suzanne Horn Thursday, March 10 Renew Items by Phone Eunice Semple 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Call 847-259-BOOK (2665) to renew or hear a list of your checked out items, Regular Sale: any time of the day or night. Friday, March 11, 9:00 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. Look Us Up Let Us E-mail You! Saturday, March 12, 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Look Us Up is published quarterly Would you like to receive hold, overdue Sunday, March 13, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. by Rolling Meadows Library. and courtesy notices by e-mail? Just Director: David Ruff give your e-mail address to a Check Don’t miss the bargains at the Friends’ Editor: Sharon Montague Out Desk staff member the next time Spring Book Sale! They’ll have gently used you are at the library. Volume 27 - Number 3 books, audio books, CDs, DVDs, and more! Rolling Meadows Library 3110 Martin Lane Nonprofit Org. Rolling Meadows, IL 60008 U.S. Postage 847-259-6050 ● www.rmlib.org PAID Rolling Meadows, IL Permit No. 2552 ECRWSS POSTAL PATRON ● Residents and Businesses ● Rolling Meadows, IL 60008 computerat the library classes Registration begins on Tuesday, March 1. Class size is limited. Please call the library at 847-259-6050 or register online at www.rmlib.org click on Programs & Events and Computer Classes, then find the link Sign-up here. Computer Basics Microsoft Excel 2010 Basics Wednesday, March 16 at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, April 2 at 10:30 a.m. You will be introduced to the basics of Wednesday, May 18 at 10:00 a.m. computers: parts, operating systems, and Learn the basics of Microsoft Excel mousing. including how to navigate, enter data into a spreadsheet, use basic formulas, Google Drive and more. Thursday, March 17 at 6:30 p.m. Use Google Drive to archive files, col- Intermediate Microsoft Excel 2010 laborate on projects, and as a Microsoft Saturday, April 16 at 10:30 a.m. Office alternative. Participants should Wednesday, May 25 at 10:00 a.m. create a Google account before class. Continue learning to use Excel’s tools Access the Power of Your Library Card including custom sorting, creating tables Introduction to the Internet Thursday, May 5 at 6:30 p.m. and VLookup. Basic knowledge of Excel Having a library card allows you to do more Wednesday, March 30 at 10:00 a.m. is required for this class. You will learn the basics of using the In- than just check out books and movies. The ternet, including web browsers, research- library subscribes to premium resources Microsoft PowerPoint 2010 Basics that you can access from your home. Read ing topics, and reading news stories. Wednesday, April 20 at 10:00 a.m. magazines, research products, teach your- Find out how to create sophisticated Microsoft Word 2010 Basics self a language, fix your car or take a class presentations including school projects, Tuesday, April 5 at 10:00 a.m. online. Come and find out more! photo albums, or sales pitches. Thursday, May 12 at 6:30 p.m. Learn the basics of Word 2010 including: My Media Mall FaceBook Fundamentals formatting, styles, margins, and more. Saturday, May 28 at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 27 at 10:00 a.m. Want access to library materials 24/7? Intermediate Microsoft Word 2010 Explore this social media site. Create an Learn how to use the library’s My Media Wednesday, April 6 at 10:00 a.m. account to look for a long lost buddy or Mall resource to download eBooks and We will discuss additional formatting and “friend” your children and grandchildren audiobooks to your computer, Kindle, or practice setting up Mail Merge documents. to keep in touch. other portable devices. Please feel free Basic knowledge of Word is required. to bring your own device. clases de computación en español NOTA: Las clases serán en el salón de clases inalámbrico de la biblioteca. Inscripciones comenzarán el martes, 1 de marzo. Para inscribirse o para mas información, por favor llame al 847-259-6050 ext. 144 o pregunte por Laura G. ¡Introducción…al Internet! martes, 22 de marzo a las 12:00 p.m. O jueves, 7 de abril a las 6:30 p.m. Deja que el amplio mundo de la red se abra a ti. Éste curso está diseñado para principiantes. Cubriremos áreas como entrar una dirección, entender la barra de menús y la de herramientas. Buscando en el Internet miércoles, 23 de marzo a las 12:00 p.m. O jueves, 14 de abril a las 6:30 p.m. Esta es una clase de repaso rápido. Los participantes aprenderán como hacer una búsqueda en el internet, usar la barra de navegación, entrar en las conexiones y llenar formas en línea. Abra y Aprenda el Manejo de una Cuenta de Correo Electrónico Gratis lunes, 4 y 11 de abril a las 12:00 p.m. O lunes, 2 y 9 de mayo a las 6:30 p.m. Ésta clase es para las personas que no tengan, o quieran abrir y aprender a utilizar, una cuenta de correo electrónico gratis. 2 storytimes readers’recommends... advisory books Sara Donati’s highly anticipated, meticu- discussionbook groups lously researched novel The Gilded Hour is a remarkable mysterious epic about two For information about female doctors in 19th century New York. book discussion groups, see page 8. Touching and lively, The Readers of Bro- ken Wheel Recommend by Katarina Bivald is a genuine homage to the healing power of books and indelible human connection. movies music The Magic Strings of Frankie Presto by Mark Ruffalo gives an engaging perfor- After a nine year hiatus, Sleater-Kinney Mitch Albom is an amazing journey about mance as a bipolar father trying to care for comes roaring back with No Cities to Love, the connections we make and the magical, his two free-spirited daughters in Infinitely an up-tempo surge of raw musical power. life altering power of music. Polar Bear, a raw, honest look at living with mental illness. At the age of eighteen, Yundi Li was the Dr. Alex Delaware is back in Jonathan Kell- youngest winner of the historic Chopin erman’s latest novel, Breakdown. Dela- Nightingale is a Cinderella story for local Competition. Celebrated for his phenom- ware is called upon when actresses start writer Frederick Mensch. Showcasing the enal technique and lyrical poeticism, he dying and there are no evident signs of remarkable talent of David Oyelowo (Peter), recently recorded the complete Chopin: violence. Check out this enthralling psycho- the sole character in the film, Nightingale, Preludes. In China, Yundi compares to a logical thriller on My Media Mall as well as in is a provocative, spellbinding drama about a major rock star and his concerts are regu- print and audiobook. solitary war veteran who gradually psycho- larly mobbed. logically unravels. Cass County is the first album released by A new life abroad or at home? In Brook- Don Henley in fifteen years. A mix of country lyn, a young 1950s Irish immigrant girl with the feel of an early Eagles album, Hen- teen scene faces a choice between two lives, loves ley and a cadre of well-known guests make and countries. Books this a CD you won’t be able to stop playing. Marissa Meyer’s new book Winter The latest superhero to join the Marvel Cin- is out! Join Princess Winter as she ematic Universe may be short in stature but Finally, hear why this mesmerizing new teams up with Cinder and her allies is big in heart. , starring Paul Rudd original Broadway cast recording, Hamil- to defeat Queen Levana and find their and Michael Douglas, is a hugely entertain- ton, based on the life of Alexander Hamil- happily ever afters. ing action adventure you won’t want to miss. ton, is taking Broadway by storm. Movies The Barden Bellas are back in Pitch Perfect 2. After getting banned due to a scandal, the girls fight to win World June 13 to August 7 Championships of A Cappella and fin- ish their senior year as champs. Get ready to play Music this summer! And, while you’re at it, check out the Pitch Perfect 2 Original Motion Pic- Join the Reading ture Soundtrack! There are songs Club for adults performed by the Barden Bellas, 2016 Adult & Teen Summer Reading Club Anna Kendrick, Rebel Wilson, Adam and teens! DeVine and others! READ 3 programs Foradult program registration and information, please call the library at 847-259-6050, stop by the Welcome Desk, or register online at www.rmlib.org click on Programs & Events and Programs for Adults, then find the linkSign-up here. Persons with disabilities can arrange for special assistance by calling the library at least two weeks prior to any program. March April May Friends’ Spring Book Sale The Beatles Performing Years: BBQ Secrets: Learn to Smoke & Grill March 10 - 13 1957-1966 Wednesday, May 4 at 7:00 p.m.