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August 2014

South Holland Public Library

Library Hours:

Monday - Thursday: 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM

Friday: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM

Saturday: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Closed Sundays

FREE

Volume XXV Issue VIII

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Youth Programs

2 South Holland Public Library • 16250 Wausau Avenue • South Holland, IL 60473

KONNECT WITH K’NEX Mon., Aug. 4 6:30 PM Ages 9-14* Work alone or as a team making K’nex structures. This program is part of SHPL’s STEM programming. Pre-registration is necessary and begins July 21.

TIARAS AND TALES Tues., Aug. 5 6:30 PM Ages 5-8 Spend a fun-filled time of songs, stories and games with “a Princess Tiana”. Pre-registration is necessary and begins July 22.

LET’S GO LEGO-ING! Thurs., Aug. 7 4:00 PM Ages 9-12* We provide the Lego bricks, you provide your imagination! Your project will go on display in the Youth Services Dept. This is part of SHPL’s STEM programming. Pre-registration is necessary and begins July 24.

MUSICAL STORY GO ROUND Sat., Aug. 9 2:00 PM Ages 4-7 Catch a ride on the Musical Story Go-Round with songs, stories, rhythm instruments and FUN! This program is part of the Library’s continuing effort to promote early literacy. Pre-registration is necessary and begins July 26.

TODDLER TIME Tues., Aug. 12 10:30 AM Ages 2 and 3 years old with an adult Team up with your toddler for stories, musical activities and a simple craft . Pre-registration is necessary and begins July 29.

STORY TIME @ PANERA Fri., Aug. 15 9:30 AM Ages 3-6 Come join us for stories, milk and cookies at South Holland’s Panera. Pre-registration is necessary and begins Aug. 1.

HIGH TECH TRIVIA SHOWDOWN Sat. Aug., 16 2:oo PM Ages 9-14 Think you can out-study your buddies? For this event you’ll be using cool and free web tools to help you prepare for round 1 of our new High Tech Trivia Showdown. The winner will receive a Target gift card. Space is limited. Parents are welcome to accompany their child. Pre-registration is necessary and begins Aug. 2.

SHAKE RATTLE ‘N’ ROLL ICE CREAM Wed., Aug. 20 4:00 PM Ages 9-14 Beat the August heat with this sweet, organic treat. Learn how to make your own ice cream at home by adding one special ingredient…elbow grease! Pre-registration is necessary and begins Aug. 6. STORY TIME AT THE FARMER’S MARKET Fri., Aug. 22 3:30 PM Ages 3-6 Stop by the library’s booth for story time while shopping at S.H.’s Farmer’s Market.

LET’S GO LEGO-ING! Sat., Aug. 23 2:00 PM Ages 5-8 * We provide the Lego bricks, you provide your imagination! Your project will go on display in the Youth Services Dept. This is part of SHPL’s STEM programming. Pre-registration is necessary and begins Aug. 9

MINECRAFT MANIA Sat., Aug. 30 2:00 PM Ages 9-14 * Dig for buried treasures, create massive worlds and explore an endless universe with Minecraft. Space is limited. Pre-registration is necessary and begins Aug. 16.

* STEM program

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BOOK CLUB: The Secret Keeper by Kate Morton Saturday August 9 2:00 PM North Meeting Room

“During a summer party at the family farm in the English countryside, sixteen-year-old Laurel Nicolson has escaped to her childhood tree house and is happily dreaming of the future. She spies a stranger coming up the long road to the farm and watches as her mother speaks to him. Before the afternoon is over, Laurel will witness a shocking crime. A crime that challenges everything she knows about her family and especially her mother, Dorothy—her vivacious, loving, nearly perfect mother.” –Goodreads

HEALTHY SNACK AND LUNCH IDEAS WITH ALTHEA MOTLEY Tuesday August 26 7:00-8:00 PM North Meeting Room

Althea Motley will discuss how to plan delicious and nutritious lunch and snacks for back-to-school or anytime. Come prepared to sample some delicious recipes for snacks on the run!

TRACE YOUR ROOTS GENEALOGY CLUB Thursday August 21 6:00-8:000 PM Grace Gowens Meeting Room

The Genealogy Club meets the third Thursday of every month.

MURDER MAYHEM AND THE MOB WITH CLARENCE GOODMAN Thursday August 14 7:00 PM North Meeting Room

Join musician/ historian Clarence Goodman for "Murder, Mayhem & the Mob: A Virtual Tour of Chicago's Beer Wars of the Roaring Twenties. From the Levy District to the Holy Name Cathedral and from Dean O'Banion to Machine Gun Jack McGurn, it's all here - including the True Story of the St. Valentine’s Day Massacre!

Adult Programs

Youth Computer Programs

BEGINNING WORD FOR GRADES 3 – 5 Fridays August 15 and 29 4:30pm – 5:30pm Youth Services Children will learn the basics of Microsoft Word. COMPUTER BOOT CAMP 4 KIDS (Ages 3 -6) Saturdays August 9 and 23 11:00 am – 12:00noon Youth Services Children will do fun activities while learning to use a computer.

Join the South Holland Public Library in celebrating future readers with 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten! Sign up your little ones to participate and choose from a HUGE selection of children’s titles here at the library. Keep track of your progress and win a prize for every 100 books you read to your child.


Sun Mon Tue Wed

4

Job Search Workshop 11:00 AM-1:00 PM

(TL)

Computer Repair 1:30-2:30 PM (TL)

Anointed Wives 5:00-8:30 PM (N)

Konnect with Knex 6:30-7:30 PM (SH)

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Helping Hands 10:00-1:30 PM (GG)

Resume Writing 2:00-3:00 PM (TL)

Master Microsoft Office 4:00-5:00 PM

(TL)

Video Games and More 3:00-5:00 PM

(N)

Knitters 6:30-8:30 PM (BR)

Tiaras and Tales 6:30-7:30PM (N)

Intro to Animation 6:00-7:30 PM (TL)

6

Beginning Computer 11:00 AM-1:00 PM

(TL)

11

Parent Café CVPPO 10:00-1:00 PM (N)


(TL)


Parent Café CVPPO 10:00-1:00 PM (N)

Marjan 6:00-8:30 PM (GG)

12

Toddler Time 10:30-11:00 AM (SH)


Master Microsoft Office 4:00-5:00 PM (TL)

Video Games and More 3:00-5:00 PM (N)

Delta Sigma Theta 5:00-8:30 (N)


Digital Drawing 6:30-7:30 PM (TL)

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(TL)

Community Policing 6:00-8:00 PM (GG)

Intro to WordPress 1:30-2:30 PM (TL)

Creative Club 3:30-4:30 PM (N)

18


(TL)


Artist Gallery 6:00-8:00 PM (GG)

19


Master Microsoft Office 4:00-5:00 PM

(TL)

Video Games and More 3:00-5:00 PM

(N)

Intro to Animation 6:00-7:30 PM (TL)


20


(TL)

Shake Rattle ‘n Roll Ice Cream4:00-5:00

PM (GG)

25


(TL)


Anointed Wives 5:00-8:30 PM (N)

26


Master Microsoft Office 4:00-5:00 PM (TL)


Healthy Snacks and Lunches 7:00-8:00 PM

(N)



Digital Drawing 6:00-7:30 PM (TL)

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(TL)

Intro to WordPress 1:30-2:30 PM (TL)

Davita 6:00-8:00 PM (GG)

Teen Advisory 3:30-4:30 PM (N)

COLOR KEY TO PROGRAMS Adult Programs Children’s Programs Young Adult Programs All Ages Programs Resident Reservation

LOCATIONS TL = Tech Link Lab GG = Grace Gowens Leaf Room N = North Meeting Room SH = Story Hour Room YS = Youth Services BR = Board Room


Thu Fri Sat 1

Kaplan Testing 11:00-3:00 PM (N)


2

Preserves HOA Meeting 10:00 AM-1:00 PM

(GG)

7

Travel Movie Great Historic Sights of the

World Part 2 1:30 (N)

Photo and Video Editing 11:00 AM-1:00

PM (TL)

Let’s Go Lego-ing 4:00-5:00 PM (SH)

Facebook 101 6:00-7:00 PM (TL)

Twitter 101 7:30-8:30 PM (TL)

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Library Closed

Staff Development

9

LOS 10:00 AM- 1:00 PM (GG)

Computer Boot Camp for Kids 11:00 AM-

12:00 PM (YS)

Book Discussion

Secret Keeper 2:00 PM (GG)

Teen Resume Building 11:00 AM-1:00 PM

(TL)

Skype 1:00-2:00 PM (TL)

Musical Story Go-Round 2:30-3:30 PM (SH)

Anime Club 2:00-4:00 PM (N)

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Murder Mayhem and the Mob 7:00 PM

(N)

Library Resources for YA’s 3:30-4:30 PM

(TL)


Twitter 101 7:30-8:30 PM (TL)

15

Storytime @ Panera 9:30

Social Media Networking 12:00-2:00 PM

(TL)

Mac 101 3:00-4:00 PM (TL)


Microsoft Word Grades 3-5 4:30 5:30 PM

(YS)

16

High Tech Trivia Showdown 2:00-3:00 PM

(YS)

21

Photo and Video Editing 11:00 AM-1:00

PM (TL)


Twitter 101 7:30-8:30 PM (TL)

Genealogy Club 6:00-8:00 PM (GG)

22

Storytime @ Farmer’s Market 3:30-4:00

PM


23

Housing Authority 10:00-1:00 PM (N)

Computer Boot Camp for Kids 11:00 AM-

12:00 PM (YS)

Skype 1:00-2:00 PM (TL)

Let’s Go Lego-ing 2:00-3:00 PM (SH)

Movie @2 Justice League: War 2:00 PM

(N)

28

Circulation Managers Meeting 9:30-1:00

(N)

Library Resources for YA’s 3:30-4:30 PM

(TL)


Twitter 101 7:30-8:30 PM (TL)

29

Social Media Networking 12:00-2:00 PM

(TL)


Mac 101 3:00-4:00 PM (TL)

Microsoft Word Grades 3-5 4:30 5:30 PM

(YS)

30

Minecraft Mania 2:00-3:00 PM (YS)


Computer Classes Job Search Workshop Mondays August 4, 11, 18 and 25 11:00 am – 1:00 pm Tech Link Lab This workshop is to assist people in searching for a job. Topics covered will include using networking, searching jobs’ databases and more.

Resume Writing Course Tuesdays August 5, 12, 19 and 26 2:00pm - 3:00pm Tech Link Lab Learn the basics of writing effective resumes to get the job you want.

Master Microsoft Office Tuesdays August 5, 12, 19 & 26 4:00pm - 5:00pm Tech Link Lab Need to learn how to setup and use email using Outlook? Want to learn how to use Word? Excel? PowerPoint ? Come and utilize our Learning Express Library to do just that and more.

Beginning Computers and Internet Wednesdays August 6, 13, 20 & 27 11:00 am – 1:00 pm Tech Link Lab This course is an introduction to computers and how to use them. Prior experience is not required.

Photo and Video Editing

Thursday August 7, 21 11:00 – 1:00 PM Tech Link Lab Basic editing functions including:

cropping, centering, red eye, blur

and other great features using

Windows photo and video editing

tools. (Basic computer skills are necessary).

FACEBOOK 101 Thursdays August 7, 14, 21 and 28 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Tech Link Lab Want to learn how to get on Facebook? Set up an account? Make new friends online? Here is where you can do it! No experience needed.

TWITTER 101 Thursdays August 7, 14, 21 and 28 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm Tech Link Lab Want to learn how to get on TWITTER? Set up an account? Make new friends online? Here is where you can do it! No experience needed. Intro to Wordpress

Wednesdays August 13 and 27

1:30 AM – 2:30 PM Tech Link Lab

Want to set up a blog for your business or

hobbies? Learn how to use Wordpress,

both the free and upgraded version, and ways to pay

off your website for free! (Basic computer and

internet searching skills are required).

MAC 101 Fridays August 15 and 29 3:00 pm – 4:00pm Mac computers Learn the basic concepts to use the Macintosh Computers.

Networking through Social Media

Friday August 15 and 29

12:00 – 2:00 PM Tech Link Lab

Want to get more people to

check out your business or

website? Learn how to use social

media tools like Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and

more to help boost the amount of interactions your

website/business receives.

Computer Repair Mondays August 4, 11, 18 and 25 1:30 pm – 2:30pm Tech Link Lab Learn to take apart and repair your computer.

Skype 101 (All Ages) Saturdays August 9 and 23 1:00 pm – 2:00pm Mac Computers Learn to use Skype to communicate with everyone.


Teen Resume Building and Job Search

Saturday August 9


Resume building is different for teens with no

work experience. Learn how to create a resume

that you can use to score your first job! We will

also be focusing on how to dress for the

interview, tips on how to answer key interview

questions and, most importantly, search for a job!

Intro to Animation for Young Adults

Tuesdays August 5 and 19

6:00 - 7:30 PM Tech Link Lab

Learn the basics of Adobe Flash animation,

which includes layout and basic functions of

the program along with learning how to

animation a bouncing ball!

Digital Drawing

for Young Adults

Tuesday August 12 and 26

6:00 - 7:30 PM Tech Link Lab

Learn how to draw, color and

enhance your drawings using

tools from Adobe Photoshop.

Library Resources for Young Adults

Thursdays August 14 and 28


Researching for scholarly articles like journals,

newsletter entries and online documents are key to

successfully obtaining “A’s” on those college research

assignments. Learn how to navigate through the

library’s databases with ease on confidence.

The South Holland Public Library will be offering many exciting new computer classes during the next year thanks to funding granted us by the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) program, Bridging the Digital Divide 2014-2015. Under this program the DCEO awarded the South Holland Public Library $72,570 to increase our class offerings and add specialized software needed to teach these, as well as replace old equipment. We hope you will come here often to learn new skills for jobs and pleasure. This grant program seeks to provide access to computers, telecommunications technologies and related training. For more information on the grant, visit http://www.commerce.state.il.us/dceo

http://www.commerce.state.il.us/dceo

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Young Adult Programs

Paws to Read Adult/YA Summer Reading

Grand Prize Winner A Nook Cynthia Florence Additional Winners: $25.00 Target Card Yashica Waddy $25.00 Target Card Stacey Richardson $25.00 Target Card Gert Stallinga $25.00 Target Card Abbigail Amino $10.00 Walt’s Card Irene Villalobos $10.00 Walt’s Card Vicki De Graff

239 signed up—up 80% from last year 1445 books were read—up 35% from last year! Go South Holland!

VIDEO GAMES AND MORE Every Tuesday and Friday 3:00 - 5:00 PM North Meeting Room Grades 6-12 Come play the latest games on the PS3, WiiU and X-Box 360. Feel free to bring your own games to play with everyone. Don’t forget to check out our catalog of games available to take out!

CREATIVE CLUB Wednesday August 13 3:30 - 4:30 PM North Meeting Room Grades 6-12 We will finally be completing our detail work on the library tables using stencils and spray paint. Please wear clothes that you can get dirty! Sign up at the “Ask Desk.”

TEEN ADVISORY BOARD Wednesday August 27 5:00 - 6:00 PM North Meeting Room Grades 6-12 Have any new ideas for programs that you would like to suggest? Want to start a new club for teens? Bring your ideas to the next Teen Advisory Meeting. We are always looking for new and fun activities to have at the library!

ANIME CLUB Saturday August 9 2:00 - 4:00 PM North Meeting Room Grades 6-12 We will me continuing our marathon showing of “Attack on Titan.” Japanese snacks and refreshments will be given. Sign up at the “Ask Desk.”

KAPLAN TESTING—ACT

Friday August 1 11:00 PM North Meeting Room Take a free practice test, fully proctored by Kaplan Test Prep that will show you what to expect in a test-like environment. Space is limited so register today.

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Movies at the Library

Travel Movie

Great Historic Sites of the World Part 2 Thursday August 7 1:30 PM

North Meet-

ing Room

Refreshments will be served!

Feature Film

Justice League War Saturday August 23

2:00 PM

North Meeting

Room

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