January 2019

CAROL STREAM PUBLIC LIBRARY

Library Closings• We will close at 5 p.m. on

Monday, December 31 and remain closed all day on Tuesday, January 1.

• We will close at 1 p.m. on Friday, January 25 for staff training.

Resolution #1:SPEND LESS, SAVE MOREThe average U.S. household spent over $3,000 on entertainment last year. A Library card could help you cut that in half! Check out our cost savings breakdown on the right. >>>>>What could you do with an extra $1500? Best of all: the more you use your Library card, the more money you save. Getting a library card is easy for Carol Stream residents! Visit www.cslibrary.org/librarycard or call 630-653-0755 to find out how to apply.

FACT: 92% of adults fail at their New Year’s resolutions

Whatever your resolution may be, a Carol Stream

Public Library card can help you get there. Here are

some of the creative ways we can help you live well in

January… and beyond:

Read 1 adult book Read 1 children's book Rent 1 movie Download 1 music album Play 1 video game Ask 1 research question Attend 1 library event Read 1 magazine

$17 $17 $4 $10 $60 $7 $11 $5

Monthly Cost............................ Annual Cost.............................. Cost with a CSPL card............

$131 $1,572 $0

Resolution #3: LIVE HEALTHY• Register for one of our health and

wellness programs. This month, you can learn to cook Italian at home, enjoy a line dancing workout, and learn how to sign up for Medicare! See the adult program section for more information.

Resolution #2: LEARN SOMETHING EXCITINGVisit www.cslibrary.org/learn to:• Take a class on photography, design, or

business skills with Lynda.com. • Learn a new language at home or on

the go with Mango Languages.• Get instructions on how to repair your

own car with Chilton Auto Library.• Trace your family with HeritageQuest.

The other 8% go to the library.

MondaysLittle ListenersJanuary 7, 14. 21, 9:30 a.m.6-23 monthsTales for Twos & ThreesJanuary 7, 14, 21, 10:30 a.m.2-3 years

TuesdaysTwilight TalesJanuary 8, 6:30 p.m.All ages

WednesdaysTales for Twos & ThreesJanuary 9, 16, 23, 9:30 a.m.Little ListenersJanuary 9, 16, 23, 10:30 a.m.

ThursdayStory Time JamboreeJanuary 10, 17, 24, 10 a.m.Ages 3-5

FridayFriday Fun Story TimeJanuary 18, 10 a.m. Ages 5 and underPreschool PlaydateJanuary 18, 10:30 a.m. Ages 5 and under

SaturdaySaturday StoriesJanuary 5, 10 a.m.Ages 5 and underPreschool PlaydateJanuary 5, 10:30 a.m.

R: Cozy Reading NightWednesday, January 2, 6 p.m.All agesBring a blanket or sleeping bag and wear your comfy pajamas for an evening of reading, hot chocolate, and no-mess s’mores. Settle in with your book to read to yourself or with your family.

R: Hands-On Learning: DinosaursTuesday, January 8, 10 a.m.Ages 3-5, with caregiverRoar! Dinosaurs lived long ago, but we still love learning about them! Come join us for playful hands-on fun where caregiver and child explore together.

R: Balloon Inflation StationSaturday, January 12, 1 p.m.Ages 8-10Jason Kollum will teach kids the techniques of making balloon art. Then, we’ll watch the creation of an amazing balloon sculpture and make our own balloon sculptures to take home!

R: Bubble Bash!Sunday, January 13, 2 p.m.Ages 3-6, with caregiverKeep rocking in the New Year at our bubble extravaganza! Enjoy bubble crafts, stories, treats, and of course, a dance party. You’ll be floating on air for the rest of the afternoon!

R: Word Play: Barrier GamesMonday, January 14, 4 p.m.Grades 1-4

In this skill-building game, each participant will give and receive detailed instructions on game piece placement and work together to make our boards look the same. Come join the fun!

R: Intermediate ChessSunday, January 20, 2 p.m.Ages 8 and upTake your chess skills to the next level! Come in for a brief lesson followed by open play time. Parents welcome.

Boredom BustersMonday, January 21, All DayGrades K-8No school? No problem! Drop by the Youth Services Alcove to try your hand at a boredom buster. Challenge yourself to break a world record, solve a tangram, work on a puzzle, and more!

R = Registration Required

To register or get more information, visit www.cslibrary.org/kids,

call 630-344-6127, or drop by the Youth Services Desk. KidsStorytimes: For little ones and caregiversAll storytimes are drop-in.

Ongoing ProgramsR: Fancy Feet Dance ClassFriday, January 11, 10 a.m. Ages 2-5, with caregiver

Lego MadnessSaturday, January 12 and 26, all day

Donuts with DadSaturday, January 19, 10 a.m., All ages

R: Paws for ReadingWednesday, January 30, 7 p.m.Grades K-6

R: See a Juggler, Be a Juggler: Middle School EditionSaturday, January 12, 3 p.m.Must be a CSPL cardholder.Want to impress your friends in 2019? Learn how to spin plates, juggle, and other amazing balancing tricks! Pro juggler Jason Kollum will teach you in this hands-on, highly interactive program. You’ll leave with crazy juggling and balancing skills!

R: Middle School Library CrewFriday, January 18, 4 p.m.Make new friends while you chat about your favorite books, movies, and games and help brainstorm Library events. (And yes, there will be snacks!)

R: Crafternoon: DIY Sock PlushiesWednesday, January 23, 4 p.m.Create a handmade plushie out of a sock! Make a delicious looking donut or Pusheen, the cat who loves napping, blogging, and pizza!

In the Middle Grades 5-8

R: DuPage Children’s Museum: Amazing MagnetsSaturday, January 26, 10 a.m.Ages 3 1/2-5

Find out how magnets work as you hunt for hidden treasures, feel the force of magnetism, and use magnets to make a work of art.

Music and MeMonday, January 28, 10 a.m.Ages 3-5, with caregiverExplore music through singing, dancing, and playing instruments. Siblings welcome.

R: Smart Cookies Book ClubMonday, January 28, 4 p.m.Grades 3-5Get together with other smart cookies and talk about this month’s book, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone. There will be snacks (cookies, of course!)

R: Using the Cloud Wednesday, January 9, 7 pm.Very Smart People will show you how to save documents and files to the cloud and then access them from a device with an internet connection.

R: Line DancingThursday, January 17, 7 p.m.or Thursday, January 24, 7 p.m.CSPL cardholders only. Please only register for one session.Belynda Head of Lines in Motion will lead you step-by-step through today’s most popular soul and R&B line dances. Please wear smooth-soled shoes.

R: Medicare 101Thursday, January 31, 7 p.m.David Wylly of the Medicare Solutions Network will detail Medicare coverage and additional options.

Adults To register or get more information, visit www.cslibrary.org,

call 630-344-6123, or drop by the Adult Services Desk.

R = Registration Required

Teens: Ages 13-18

We Are Carol Stream SeriesJanuary 5, 2019 marks the 60th anniversary of the Village of Carol Stream. In celebration, we are hosting a series of programs celebrating local history and your family history.

R: Photo ScanningTuesday, January 8, 10 a.m.-NoonWednesday, January 23, 1-3 p.m.Register for a 30 minute session by calling the Adult Services department at 630-344-6123.Bring up to 10 photos or other paper artifacts to the Library, and we will teach you how to use our SimpleScan station. You may choose to send your items to email, your smartphone, Google Docs, or a fax number, or you may save your images to a USB/flash drive. Items should be smaller than 11 by 17 inches. With your permission, we will share the scans with the Carol Stream Historical Society. Items that are copyrighted, such as professional photographs, will not be scanned unless written permission is obtained from the copyright holder.

R: Using the StoryCorps AppTuesday, February 5, 7 p.m.StoryCorps is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and sharing humanity’s stories. By contributing stories to the StoryCorps archive, you’re helping to build a bridge of understanding between people. The StoryCorps app is a tool for collecting and uploading audio interviews. We’ll teach you how to use the app to contribute the stories of your family, friends, and neighbors to the project.

Teen RechargeMondays, 1:45-3:30 p.m.Tuesdays-Thursdays, 3:15-4:45 p.m. When school is in session

High School Advisory BoardThursday, January 10, 4 p.m.Earn volunteer hours, help shape the library’s teen services, and work on fun projects. New members are welcome!

Anime ClubMonday, January 14, 4 p.m.Do you devour the latest manga? Love all things anime? Then come enjoy Japanese snacks, watch anime, and more. Bring a friend! New members welcome.

Learn Something New

R: Italian Cooking Basics Monday, January 14, 7 p.m. Must be a CSPL cardholder.Buon appetito! Chef Cherise will show you how easy and fun it is to make pasta from scratch and to prepare a delicious Italian meal that will have your dinner companions asking for seconds. The demonstration will include homemade linguine, spicy marinara sauce, chopped salad with red wine vinaigrette, and Italian biscotti cookies. Tasty sample bites and recipes will be shared.

Take a Trip Without Leaving Carol StreamR: 50 States Book Club: KansasMonday, January 21, 6:30 p.m.New members are welcome to join our lively book discussion of the classic The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum, set in the Sunflower State. The library will provide themed snacks. Ask for a copy of the book at the Adult Services Desk.

R: Last Wednesday Film Club: First ManWednesday, January 30, 10 a.m.Movies will be shown with closed captioning, and the Library will provide coffee and snacks. Plot: “A look at the life of the astronaut, Neil Armstrong, and the legendary space mission that led him to become the first man to walk on the Moon” (imdb.com). Rated PG-13.

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PLEASE NOTE: Attendance at Library programs and events constitutes consent to be photographed for Library publicity. Programs with no or low registration may be cancelled at the Library’s discretion. If a sign language interpreter or other A.D.A. accommodation is needed for a program, please contact the Library at least 48 hours before the program.

Library Board MeetingThe third Wednesday of every month:

January 16 7 p.m.

Held in the Library’s Meeting Room.The public is invited to attend.

Board of Library TrusteesEdward Jourdan, President

Nadia Sheikh, Vice PresidentNancy Olson, TreasurerMansi Patel, Secretary

Dr. Bonita Berryman-Gilliam David LarimerJustin Lynch

Library Director: Susan Westgateswestgate@cslibrary.org

The Carol Stream Public Library is offering adult learners a second chance to earn their high school diploma and become career-ready. With Career Online High School (COHS), you can earn a diploma from an accredited school, plus a career certificate in one of eight high-demand career areas. Best of all? It’s free. The Library is offering full scholarships to qualified applicants.

How it worksTo qualify, you must be 21 years or older, have a valid Carol Stream Public Library card, and commit to at least 10 hours a week of schoolwork. It takes students between six and 18 months to complete the program. All of your classes will be online, accessible from anywhere. What are you waiting for?People with high school diplomas earn more money than those with a G.E.D. With a high school diploma, you can pursue higher education, trade school, or a career in the military. Enrollment in COHS may count towards work requirements for TANF. How to applyVisit cslibrary.org/cohs, or call the Adult Services Desk at 630-344-6123 to start the application process or for more information. The Library is offering these scholarships in partnership with the Friends of the Carol Stream Public Library; the Reaching Across Illinois Library System; and Gale, a Cengage Learning company.

Earn Your High School Diploma