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The 2009 MLS Annual Meetings & Awards took place on Wednes-day, October 21, 2009. The Out-standing Government Official award recognizes a government official for support of Metropoli-tan Library System member libraries. The nominator, Xavier Menzies, Director of the Mark-ham Public Library made the following statement: “Mayor Webb has been an extremely outspoken advocate for libraries and literacy throughout his administration in Markham.”

Congratulations to Donald Schnering for winning the Special Recognition Award. This award recognizes an individual or library for their distinguished and signifi-cant contribution to the community. The nominator, Kathleen Miller wrote the following comment: “I am so proud to be working with this

young man who puts the peo-ple of Posen first and foremost. I can’t imagine any other trus-tee out there in Illinois that’s more exceptional.”

Mayor David Webb Jr.

16640 S KEDZIE AVE

MARKHAM,IL 60428

(708) 331-0130

(708) 331-5456 FAX

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR NEWEST BOARD MEMBER!

Help us welcome our newest Board member Latoya Trotter! She is a resi-dent of Markham and is passionate about our youth and their education. Ms. Trotter is a library card holder and has taken advantage of our latest feature, patron imaging and digital signature!

Children Chat 2

Programs & Events 3

Library Info 4

Bookmobile 5

Periodico Bibliotecaria 6

Photo Gallery 7

Last Page 8

Inside this issue:

Posen Board President Donald Schnering wins Special

Recognition Award

Markham Public Library

Newsletter

January —March 2010 Volume II, Issue I

Mayor David Webb Jr. wins Outstanding Government Official Award

Donald Schnering

Happy New Year! Starting off with saying thank you to Fuddruckers restaurant for their generous “Food for Thought” reading program and also, thank you to those who participated, hope you enjoyed your meal. If you are a participant of the Chicago Bears “Tackle Reading Challenge”, the deadline for the “overtime” portion will be February 25, 2010. Don’t forget, all you need to do is read 4 books and write and submit a book report or a short essay on what you’ve read. With that being said, here are children programs to help kick off the New Year.

Toddlers Story Time (2-5yrs) Do You Know! (7-11yrs) Every Wednesday starting February 2, 2010 5pm January 6, 2010 10am Can you put a name with a face? Do you know Arts and crafts, finger play, puppet shows why they are famous for Black History? and light snacks.

Hot Cocoa Social (7-11yrs) The Peanut Man! (all ages) January 7, 2010 5pm February 4, 2010 5pm In the winter, the best way to spend your Do you know where peanut butter came from? time is with hot chocolate and a good book. Did you know it’s a part of our Black History?

Chicago Wolves Reading Program (8-12yrs) African American Hall of Fame (8-12yrs) Mondays, January 11- February 22, 2010 5pm February 11, 2010 5pm “Come have fun while reading” Minimum of six It’s time to know why our African American are books have to be completed to receive a prize. our heroes.

MONEY: Kids & Cash (all ages) Dr. Suessville (all ages)

January 14, 2010 5pm March 2, 2010 5pm It’s time for kids to know to why and It is Dr. Seuss birthday and we are here to help how they can earn money. him celebrate. Games, sing-along, activities and fun.

Happy Birthday Dr. King (all ages) January 16, 2010 2pm Act like a Lady (7-12yrs) We’re celebrating on behalf of Dr. King’s birthday March 8, 2010 5pm with stories, crafts and birthday fun. Do you know how to act like a lady? We will enjoy the fun way of acting like ladies.

Money Management: Teaching Kids to Save! (all ages) January 19, 2010 6pm Kids need to be aware about the importance of saving. They will learn to about sharing, saving and spending. 3 Letter Words: ART, BIG, ONE USE 4 Letter Words AWAY, NEXT, TOYS, YEAR 5 Letter Words ACTOR, EATEN, FUNNY, TASTE

WORD FIT: Can you fit all the words 7 Letter Words correctly into the grid? Two have BUFFALO, EXTINCT, NEAREST, already been entered for you. STUDENT

PROGRAMS AND EVENTS

TEEN AFTER HOURS BOOK CLUB (Ages 13-19) 1st & 3rd Monday of the month, 6-7 pm Read the book or plan to. Come once or every time. Free dessert and lemonade! SENIOR COMPUTER CLASS (Ages 56 & older) Every Tuesday of the month, 10:30-12:30 am February classes are now forming with limited space. The following will be taught in four sessions:

How to use the mouse and keyboard. Basic windows desktop. How to set up an email account. How to use email and the internet.

ADULT COMPUTER CLASS (Ages 18-55) Classes are now forming with limited space. Please call the library for more information.

BEGINNER’S CHECKERS (Ages 7-13) Every Tuesday of the month, 4-6 pm Space is limited to 8 people. There will be 6 classes and the last class will compete in a tournament “IT’S SO EASY!” SPANISH FOR BEGINNER’S Tuesdays, Feb 16th & 23rd, Mar 2nd, 9th, & 16th , 6-7:30 pm This is a repeat of the popular class that started in October of last year. Seating is limited so please register as soon as possible! WII WEDNESDAY Youth - Every Wednesday of the month, 6-7 pm Space is limited on a first come first serve basis. There will be a time limit of 20 minutes per party/group. Senior Fitness – Every Wednesday of the month, 10-12 am Choices are bowling, tennis or golf. Light refreshments will be served.

BEGINNER’S CHESS (Ages 14 & older) Every Thursday of the month, 6-7 pm Space is limited to 12 people. There will be 6 classes and the last class will compete in a tournament. MOVIE NIGHT The 3rd Thursday of the month, 6pm (In March it will be held on the 4th Thursday) Remember you can bring your own snacks. The movies featured will be:

January 21st – Up February 18th – The Wiz March 25th – G-Force

JOB READINESS SKILLS Thursday, January 14th, 6:30 pm Are you ready to work? Let Veronica Thorpe give you the professional development skills you need to enter the work force. Her focus will be on:

Job search skills Key words in job advance Interview skills Transition & coping skills Q & A

TIPS ON WRITING A BETTER RESUME Tuesday, January 20th, 6:30-8 pm Rick Hansen – Senior Writer and Coach for A Better Resume Service/Career Pro, will be at the library to provide guidance and answer questions on writing a professional resume that will stand out from the crowd. Bring a pen and paper to take lots of notes. In addition bring your resume and cover letter for a free evaluation after the workshop! NATIONAL PIE DAY! Saturday, January 23rd

When you visit the library and check out a book, you will receive a free slice of pie. One slice of pie per patron. THE LOST ART OF SHOE SHINE Saturday, February 20th, 11 am-2 pm Learn the Seven Easy Steps from 40 Year Master, Cornelius Majied, “Mr. Shine”. The Skill and Art of Shoe Shone is on DVD and can be checked out at the circulation desk. OLADIJI’S DAYCARE PRESENTS: NATIVE AFRICAN DANCE, STORIES, SONGS, APPAREL & FOOD Thursday, February 25th, 6:30 pm Last year was standing room only; make plans to join us this year! Visit our website for pictures of last year’s event. HAPPY TO BE NAPPY: THE BASICS OF RETURNING TO NATURAL HAIR Tuesday, March 9, 6:30 pm Join us as Kimberly Joy Brayboy presents the basics of how African American women can return their hair to its natural state.

CELEBRATING WOMEN’S MONTH WITH STORYTELLER VELMA GLADNEY Thursday, March 18th, 6:30 pm Velma Gladney is an early childhood educator with a Master’s of Science degree in Education. She uses her storytelling gifts to help young people develop strong imaginations, self-esteem, character and an appreciation for the written word.

DRAMATIC PRESENTATION BY CHERYL GATHINGS Thursday, March 18th, 6:30 pm Writer-Community Activist-Independent Film Producer and Youth Activist.

YOU’RE INVITED TO ENJOY! SPECIAL EVENTS Enjoy! is a Suburban Bank & Trust program for anyone age 50 & older, who would like to take part in community activities and events. Upcoming library events are as follows:

Enjoy! Credit Repair Workshop Saturday, February 20th, 10-12 pm

Enjoy! Bingo Tuesday, March 16th, 10-12 pm

Fore more information or to reserve your seat, call SBT at (708) 339-4700.

ADOPT-A-PET Starting March 1st, the library will have one animal on display monthly, for patrons that have not observed the likes of before. Up close and personal, patrons are welcome to come in and observe, touch and gently handle the animals. At the end of each month, essays will be written on the featured animals. After they are collected and reviewed, the essay winner will be awarded the pet to share their home and family with! Fore more details, please inquire at the reference desk.

SERVICES & TECHNOLOGY

Markham Public Library is not your average library! We have state of the art technology to fit all your needs. Stop in and take advantage of our services today!

Circulation Desk Reference

* Color Copying * Online Fine Pay * Win-Way Resume Software* Faxing * Digital Signature * Donor’s Forum Grant Research * Scanning * Patron Imaging * Research Pro * Museum Pass Check-Out * Inter Library Loans * OCLC First Search Database Computers Other Services * Laser Printing * Self Check-Out * WiFi Café * Self Reservation Station * Wireless Printing * Online Book Club

* Talking Books (for vision- impaired or homebound

patrons)

“HOT READS”

ADULTS BOOKS CHILDREN BOOKS SPANISH BOOKS Say You’re One of Them Eating the Alphabet ¿Quién está en el baño? Author: Uwen Akpan Author: Cecilia Johnson Author: Jeanne Willis Mama Dearest Sort it Out Don Pingüino de la Mancha Author: E. Lynn Harris Author: Barbara Mariconda Author: Luis Dario The Memory Quilt Llama Llama Red Pajamas Padrisimo, Natacha! Author: T.D. Jakes Author: Anna Dewdney Author: Alfaguara Dream Big Sahwira El primer otono de Clifford Author: O (Oprah) Author: Carolyn Marsden Author: Norman Bridwe

January 5th thru April 30th 2010

Check the Bookmobile for the craft or story of the week! The activity will be held at the 3:00 pm Link Option stop!

The Bookmobile staff would like to thank you for making the Bookmobile the success it is today. With your support we have made 128 stops, and serviced 510 patrons. Along the way we have processed 50 new library cards, renewed 37 library cards, circulated 1,530 items, and fulfilled countless Inter Library Loans as of November 2009. We have also added material to our Bookmobile collection from requests we have received from patrons. So remember if there is something you would like to

see on the Bookmobile shelves, fill out a request sheet and we will get it for you. We now have a new route beginning January 5th, so familiarize yourself with it, and come out to one of our convenient stops with your library card. With the

weather getting colder our doors will be closed, however anytime you see the Bookmobile parked, we are ready to serve the community. We look forward to seeing you!

Monday Markham City Hall

16313 S. Kedzie (Markham) @ 10am

Canterbury Mall

159th & Kedzie (Markham) @ 12pm

Robert Frost Jr.

High 2206 W. 167th

(Markham) @ 1:30pm

Community

Mennonite School 3215 W. 162nd St.

(Markham) @ 3pm

Tuesday Golden Age Chateau

15652 Homan Ave. (Markham) @ 10am

Posen Elementary 14545 California Ave.

(Posen) @ 11:30am

Johnny’s Wee Nee

Wagon 15743 S. Crawford

(Markham) @ 2pm

Posen Village Hall

2440 W. Walter Zimny Dr. (Posen)

@ 3pm

Wednesday

Anointed Word Food Pantry

15839 S. Trumbull (Markham) @ 9am

Canterbury Mall

159th & Kedzie (Markham) @ 12pm

Robert Frost Jr.

High 2206 W. 167th

(Markham) @ 1:30pm

Link Option 15652 Homan Ave.

(Markham) @ 3pm

Thursday

Ralph Bunche Elementary

16500 Park Ave. (Markham) @ 10am

Wal-Mart

Supercenter 167th & Pulaski

(Country Club Hills) @ 1pm

Posen Village Hall

2440 W. Walter Zimny Dr. (Posen)

@ 3pm

Friday

The Bookmobile will be available on Fridays for Homebound Service and

Special Requests.

The bookmobile schedule is subject to change without notice for periodic maintenance or inclement weather.

Please call the Bookmobile at (708) 331-0130 Ext. 1010, or the library at (708) 331-0130, for further information.

Every Saturday

Posen Village Hall 2440 W. Walter Zimny Dr.

(Markham) @ 10 am

Donald Schnering de Posen, Il gano el Premio de Reconocimiento Especial. Felicitaciones a la Junta Directiva Donald Schering por ganar del Premio de Reconocimiento especial. Este premio simboliza un individual o biblioteca por la contribucion distinguida y significativa a la comunidad.

Un Reconocimiento Especial por Sr. Rick McCarthy. Arquitecto, Sr. Rick Mc Carthy y su companía Burnridge Cassell Associates que fueron responsables por la construción de nuestra hermosa biblioteca. Sr. McCarthy regreso el verano pasado para donar una caja de libros. ¡Gracias Sr. Mc Carthy por ayudar a la biblioteca de Markham expandiendo nuestra colección de libros para mejorar y servir nuestra communidad!

Programas y Eventos Miercoles de WII Jovenes – Cada Miercoles del mes 6-7 p.m. El espacio esta limitado al basis de primer llegado primer servido. Va estar un tiempo de limite de 20 minutos cada parte/grupo. Fitness Alto-Cada Miercoles del mes.10 a.m.-12 p.m. Boliche, tenís o golf. Refrigerios serán servidos. Damas Principiantes (14 - pa arriba) Cada Jueves del mes 6-7 p.m. El espacio va estar limitado al 12 personas. Van hacer 6 clases y la ultíma clase va a competir en un torneo.

Clase de Computación Superiores Cada Martes del mes. 10:30 – 12:30 p.m. Las clases de Febrero están formadas ahora con un limite de 6 personas cada clase.

El Arte Perdido De La Limpiabotas Sabado, Febrero 20 . 11:00 a.m. – 2 p.m. Aprende los Siete Pasos Facíles de Sr. Cornelius Majied Maestro de 40 anos. La Habilidad Y El Arte de Limpiabotas esta disponible en dvd. Pregunta por mas información a la mesa de circulación.

Sra. Storyteller (Febrero) Ella se viste de Harriet Tubman y nos cuenta su historia. Celebrando El Mes De Mujeres Con La Sra. Velma Gladney. Jueves Marzo 18- 6:30 p.m. La Sra. Gladney es un educador infantil con una Maestría De Ciencias en la educación. Ella usa sus regalos de narración de cuentos para ayudar los jovenes con imaginaciones fuertes, caracter y agradecimiento por la palabra escrita.

Servicios / Tecnología Los libros que hablan Club de libros en línea Puesta tiene Escanando Fax Firmas digitales Imagines de patrocínadores Firmas digitales Pagar la multa en línea Pase de museo autoservicio Pago autoservicio Adoptar una Mascota Llame a la biblioteca por mas informacíon. Noche De Pelicula El tercer Jueves del mes 6p.m. Recuerda puede traer sus propios apertivos Enero- UP Febrero- The Wiz Marzo- G-Force

Chess Class taught by Maurice Jones Wii Wednesday

Prairie Hills Elementary School visits the library

Family Reading Night Lynne Clayton, Storyteller

Thursday Movie Night Spanish Class taught by Joanne Roe Special recognition to Rick McCarthy for his generous book donations

Everything you want to know, about everything you want to know @ your library!!

Markham Public Library Bradford Anderson Oglesby 16640 S Kedzie Ave Markham, IL 60428

Important Closed Dates To Remember Jan 1st - 2nd & Jan 18th Feb 15th

Library Hours

Monday – Thursday 9am- 8pm Friday & Saturday 9am – 5pm

Website: www.markhamlibrary.org

Markham Board of Trustees Glenda Timpton, President Keith Gomillia, Vice President Roberdia South, Treasurer Terry Durkin, Secretary LaToya Trotter, Trustee Dr. Jacqueline Anderson, Trustee Diane Bell, Trustee Mary Ann Woods, Trustee Steven R. Miller, Library Attorney Xavier Menzies, Library Director Posen Board of Trustees Donald (D.J) Schnering Jr. President Patricia J. Brownlow, Vice President Valerie Dorsey, Treasurer Kathleen J. Miller, Secretary Raymond Badali, Trustee Michele L. Devlin, Trustee Raymond Juarez, Trustee

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