explore the opportunities News and Information From Mount Prospect Public Library November/December 2013 Saturday, December 7 10 a.m.-noon Tell us what You Join in the fun as the Library celebrates the think … 33rd Annual Teddy Bear Walk! Bring your favorite Teddy Bear and see nationally known story-performer Chris Fascione act out best- loved stories . We will also sing along with Parents’ Choice Gold Winner Mark Dvorak Have you tried as he brings some of your favorite tunes to life . Ted E . Bear will then lead the march over Express Checkout? to the Village Hall to welcome the arrival of With two terminals located in the Santa and Mrs . Claus, escorted by our own Lobby and one in Youth Services, Mount Prospect Fire Department . This program is sponsored by the Friends of the you may have learned how easy Library. Be sure to register for this popular event! and quick it is to check out Library materials without waiting in line . Circulation Assistant Victor Dula explains Now we are asking how we how easy it is to use Expresss Checkout. can make Express Checkout more convenient . Recently one terminal was moved to the Circulation Desk where From November 11-December 8 Give the Gift of Reading this you can pick up any materials on hold and even chat with one of our Circulation holiday season by bringing new or like-new unwrapped books for Assistants while still enjoying the ease of Express Checkout . local children in need, ages 6 and younger . Containers are located Pick up a comment card at the Registration Desk and let us know what you in the Circulation Lobby and Youth Services . Donations of books think . And remember—however you choose to use our services, Library staff is in English and Spanish are greatly appreciated . committed to making your experience here positive and enjoyable . Foundation Member Retires at 105 The Library Foundation bids a fond tickets for the Foundation’s fund- Saturday, December 14, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. farewell to Harold Weary, who retired raisers and quickly became the TOP Just in time for the holidays—both adults and kids will discover a treasure trove of from the Foundation Board on his seller of MPPLF items—from note quality, used books . Easy parking and a warm atmosphere will give you time to browse 105th birthday in October . A founding cards to teddy bears, and Moravian for that special someone. Funds raised will help the Friends member, Mr . Weary suggests “it is stars to cookbooks . “We tease him support additional programs, events, and services . time for a younger person, with new that he waited until retirement to find ideas and more energy, to have the his calling as a super salesman!” says The Friends can help you cross some names off your holiday opportunity to contribute to the Marilyn Genther, Executive Director . gift list . Stop by MPPL and purchase gift certificates redeemable important work that the Foundation Through 50 years of volunteer work, he at any of their upcoming book sales . Certificates are sold does for the Library ”. Pat Aichele, exemplifies how one’s enthusiasm and a individually for $1 each or a book of five certificates for $5 . Public Relations Assistant, calls Mr . desire to better the community and the Gift certificates give back in more ways than one . Not only Weary “a true people person . I have Library create a legacy . does your purchase support the Friends, but it also means some lucky book lover witnessed time and again how his gets a shopping spree at an upcoming sale, where $5 equals five hardcover books or love of the Library encourages others 10 paperbacks! to support the Foundation ”. Harold What’s Gift certificates are available at the Circulation Desk or at Friends Book Sales . relished the opportunity to sell raffle Inside Adult Events . 2 Books & Movies . 4 The Library will be closed: Tuesday, December 24 Calendar . 5 • CHRisTMAS EVE Friday, November 1 The Library will close at 5 p.m. Library Life Schedule . 3 • STAFF IN-SERVICE DAY Wednesday, December 25 Tuesday, December 31 Thursday, November 28 • CHRisTMAS Senior Session . 3 • THANKSGIVING Wednesday, January 1 South Branch Programs . 7 & 8 SOUTH BRANCH WILL BE CLOSED • NEW YEAR’S DAY Teen Zone . .7 Friday, November 29 Youth Activities . 6 Adult Events (R) Registration required (NR) No registration necessary Page 2 Please sign up for programs on the Internet at www.mppl.org, at the Library, or by calling 847/253-5675, unless otherwise noted (NR) . Priority registration is given to Mount Prospect cardholders for programs with limited attendance . Please have your MPPL card when registering . The Library requires at least a one-week notice if special accommodations are needed. …MADE EAsy Money Smart: Keep It powerhouse . A representative from People of all ages are keeping in touch and Safe: Your Rights as a LexisNexis will discuss how to search even building friendships online through state and federal cases, statutes, codes social media . This two-part series will Consumer and regulations, and law reviews and introduce you to some of the major online Monday, November 4, 7 p.m. journals . You’ll get a demonstration of sites where families meet and people share At year’s end, we are often spending the product’s features, discover search interests and conversations . more on holiday purchases or strategies, and have a chance to ask contemplating our financial needs questions . (R) for next year . Protect your financial Online Life: Facebook Online Life: Instagram, future by learning to guard against Pretty Packaging Paper and Twitter Tumblr, and Pinterest predatory lending practices and identity Crafting: Holiday Edition Monday, November 4, 7 p.m. Monday, November 18, 7 p.m. theft . David Gehrke, Vice President Find out the differences between Instructions on how to post online with Tuesday, November 12, 7 p.m. and Retail Branch Manager of Village Facebook and Twitter . (R) Instagram, Tumblr, and Pinterest . (R) Don’t miss this special paper crafting Bank and Trust, will discuss laws and class! Give your gifts a distinct touch regulations that safeguard your deposits this season with holiday bags and boxes and your loan information . (R) and coordinating tags . Paper crafting Digitally Repair Your instructor Tina Gary will provide Photographs and you with the instruction, guidance, and materials for these projects using is also a great time to find out about for a triumphant holiday show . (R) Documents With stamps and accessories . Please bring ® Library services, including how to Photoshop Elements a pair of scissors and a glue stick; all download e-magazines from Zinio . No Create a Holiday Tuesday, November 5, 7:30 p.m. other supplies are included in the registration required—just drop in! For Centerpiece You may have irreplaceable photos $10 nonrefundable material fee. For help with e-books, please bring your Tuesday, December 10, 7:30 p.m. or documents that represent family participants 16 years and older. Space is e-reader and any necessary cords . (NR) Peggy Garvin will show you how to memories or history, but over time they limited. Stop by the Registration Desk create your own festive centerpiece have become bent, stained, or damaged . to reserve your spot (online and phone Fall Floral Design With complete with fragrant greenery, red Larry Pepper, a professional photo registration are not available) . Payment Busse’s Flowers berries, and a candle . Please bring a pair restoration expert, will show you how is due at registration . (R) Tuesday, November 19, 7:30 p.m. of garden gloves and pruners or strong to rescue these possessions . Instruction Get ready for autumn by creating a scissors; all other supplies are included will include scanning tips, settings, Computer Learning Lab floral arrangement with help from in the $18 nonrefundable material fee. available tools, and how to darken Thursday, November 14, 4-6 p.m. Paul Seils of Busse’s Flowers and Gifts . Space is limited. Stop by the Registration or lighten photos using Photoshop Tuesday, November 19, 4-6 p.m. This handmade combination of fresh Desk to reserve your spot (online Elements 10 . (R) Wednesday, December 18, 4-6 p.m. seasonal flowers and foliage will make registration is not available) . Payment Stop in anytime between 4 and 6 a welcome addition to your home’s is due at registration . Cosponsored by Legal Research With p .m . and bring your questions about table or hearth . Please bring a pair of Friends of the Library. (R) Word®, Excel®, PowerPoint®, e-mail, or LexisNexis scissors and a small knife or pruner; Wednesday, November 6, 7 p.m. e-books . Our trained staff will help all other supplies are included in the LexisNexis, one of the most popular you troubleshoot problems, practice $15 nonrefundable material fee. For online resources, is a legal reference your skills, or work on a project . This participants 16 years and older. Space is limited. Stop by the Registration Desk to reserve your spot (online and phone registration are not available) . Payment Apps & Gadgets Fair is due at registration . (R) MPPL FOUNDATION PRESENTS: Monday, November 11 A Holiday Concert With 7-8:30 p.m. The Harmonaires You’ll be ready for Black Friday Tuesday, December 3, 7:30 p.m. after visiting this open house Led by Alberta Fischer, this group of ladies to learn about the latest and You could from throughout the Northwest suburbs Ignite the greatest tablets, e-readers, win a tablet/ will showcase their three- and four-part Motivation Within and applications . Stop by e-reader! harmonies as they sing your holiday Monday, December 16, 7 p.m. any time between 7 and 8:30 Sponsored by favorites at this memorable event .