Look inside for celebrations of

African American History Month

Valentinersquos Day

For those who listen to books on CD or books on Playaway thank you so much for your patience while we rearranged our shelving to better suit your needs

The books on CD are now on the first range of shelving (front and back) in the Fiction Section instead of along the east wall of New Books Section New Fiction has expanded

TAX FORMS will be available in the back hallway (West side) when we receive them

Volume XXIV Issue II

16250 Wausau Avenue

South Holland IL 60473

Phone (708) 331-5262

Fax (708) 331-6557

E-Mail

Library Hours

Monday - Thursday

1000 am to 900 pm

Friday

1000 am to 600 pm

Saturday

1000 am to 500 pm

Closed on Sundays

Your library is

always open

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South Holland Public Library

February 2013

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Library Winter Reading Program

January 7mdashFebruary 16 2013

Registration begins January 7 2013

Only the coolest readers with South Holland Public library cards from grades 9 through adult will sign up and read three books by February 16 and

receive a GREAT prize

For more information or to sign up stop by the Ask Desk today

LETrsquoS GO LEGO-ing Thurs Feb 7 400 PM Grades 3-6 We provide the Lego bricks you provide your imagination Your project will go on display in the Youth Services Dept Pre-registration is necessary and begins January 24

WINTER READING PROGRAM Mon January 7mdashFebruary 16

All ages

Weekly drawings will be held Registration is necessary amp begins January 7

EASY AS PIE Sat Feb 9 200 PM Grades 1-3 Everybody loves pie Join us for delicious stories craft and yummy treat Pre-registration is necessary and begins January 26

PAWS TO READ Mon Feb 11 630 PM Grades K-4 Cuddle up with a book and read aloud to a furry canine friend The dogs are fully trained and certified by Power Paws for Kids Tails are sure to wag Pre-registration is necessary and begins January 28

PRESCHOOL STORY HOUR Thursdays Feb 14ndash Mar 21

1030 AM or 630 PM Ages 3-5 Join us for stories crafts and a variety of fun activities Pre-registration is necessary and begins Jan 31

PUZZLES amp GAMES Mon Feb 18 200 PM Grades K-6

Spend your school holiday at the library playing a variety of board games or work-ing on jigsaw puzzles Pre-registration is necessary and begins Feb 4

LOKI AT THE LIBRARY Mon Feb 18 630 PM Grades K-4

Loki is back and ready to hear you read stories to him Pre-registration is necessary and begins Feb 4 Space is limited

AFRICAN-AMERICAN HISTORY LIVE Wed Feb 20 700 PM

Ages 5 and older

Kidworks Touring Theatre Co presents an interactive program in honor of Black His-tory Month Audience members will have an opportunity to portray famous African-Americans Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult Pre-registration is necessary and begins Feb 6

LETrsquoS GO LEGO-ING Sat Feb 23 300 PM Grades K-2

We provide the Lego bricks you provide your imagination Your project will go on display in the Youth Services Dept Pre-registration is necessary and begins Feb 9

COMPUTER BOOT CAMP FOR KIDS Ages 3-6 Saturdays February 9 amp 23 1100 AM-1200 PM

This class is designed for the very beginning computer users and their care givers to explore and learn on pre-selected websites and library databases

BEGINNING WORD Grades 3-5 Fridays February 1 amp 15 400mdash500PM

Limit 8 students per session Sign-up in Youth Services

YOUTH PROGRAMS

LETrsquoS GO LEGO-ing Thurs Feb 7 400 PM Grades 3-6 We provide the Lego bricks you provide your imagination Your project will go on display in the Youth Services Dept Pre-registration is necessary and begins January 24

WINTER READING PROGRAM Mon January 7mdashFebruary 16

All ages

Weekly drawings will be held Registration is necessary amp begins January 7

EASY AS PIE Sat Feb 9 200 PM Grades 1-3 Everybody loves pie Join us for delicious stories craft and yummy treat Pre-registration is necessary and begins January 26

PAWS TO READ Mon Feb 11 630 PM Grades K-4 Cuddle up with a book and read aloud to a furry canine friend The dogs are fully trained and certified by Power Paws for Kids Tails are sure to wag Pre-registration is necessary and begins January 28

PRESCHOOL STORY HOUR Thursdays Feb 14ndash Mar 21

1030 AM or 630 PM Ages 3-5 Join us for stories crafts and a variety of fun activities Pre-registration is necessary and begins Jan 31

PUZZLES amp GAMES Mon Feb 18 200 PM Grades K-6

Spend your school holiday at the library playing a variety of board games or work-ing on jigsaw puzzles Pre-registration is necessary and begins Feb 4

LOKI AT THE LIBRARY Mon Feb 18 630 PM Grades K-4

Loki is back and ready to hear you read stories to him Pre-registration is necessary and begins Feb 4 Space is limited

AFRICAN-AMERICAN HISTORY LIVE Wed Feb 20 700 PM

Ages 5 and older

Kidworks Touring Theatre Co presents an interactive program in honor of Black His-tory Month Audience members will have an opportunity to portray famous African-Americans Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult Pre-registration is necessary and begins Feb 6

LETrsquoS GO LEGO-ING Sat Feb 23 300 PM Grades K-2

We provide the Lego bricks you provide your imagination Your project will go on display in the Youth Services Dept Pre-registration is necessary and begins Feb 9

COMPUTER BOOT CAMP FOR KIDS Ages 3-6 Saturdays February 9 amp 23 1100 AM-1200 PM

This class is designed for the very beginning computer users and their care givers to explore and learn on pre-selected websites and library databases

BEGINNING WORD Grades 3-5 Fridays February 1 amp 15 400mdash500PM

Limit 8 students per session Sign-up in Youth Services

YOUTH PROGRAMS

YOUTH ON-LINE RESOURCES

YOUTH SERVICES on-line resources

The South Holland Public Library offers many valuable online resources which are available at our website 247 You can access our online resources with a valid South Holland library card Go to wwwsouthhollandlibraryorg and select Youth Services from the menu on the left Scroll down to select Online Resources Check out the following valuable resources Grolier Kids This fantastic resource includes special features like ldquoAmazing Animals of the Worldrdquo ldquoAmerica the Beautifulrdquo ldquoFind out what happened on this day in historyrdquo and ldquoNews Nowrdquo This resource also includes special resources for Educators like lesson plans and an Educator Tool Kit

YOU WERE HERE

Red Hat Society was in full force at their

meeting on January 18th in the North

Meeting Room of the library You

certainly brightened our day

Programs in

January

2013

ADOBE PHOTOSHOP ELEMENTS TIPS amp SHORTCUTS

Saturdays February 9 23 1100 AMmdash100 PM This class requires prior experience amp facility using Photoshop Software

INTRODUCTION TO SKYPE

Saturdays February 9 23 100 AMmdash130 PM Skype allows users to communicate by voice webcam and instant messaging

INTRODUCTION TO i MOVIE

Saturdays February 2 16 1100 AMmdash100 PM Make beautiful HD movies anywhere with iMovie the fast amp fun moviemaking app

MICROSOFT EXCEL

Mondays February 4 11 18 25 630mdash830 PM

RESUME WRITING WORKSHOP

Mondays February 4 11 18 25 1100 AMmdash100 PM Learn the basic steps for creating an effective resume Register for one session only

BEGINNING MICROSOFT WORD

Thursdays February 7 14 21 28 630mdash830 PM Learn the fundamentals of creating documents using Microsoft Word

TWO COURSES BEGINNING COMPUTERS Wednesdays February 6 13 20 27 1100 - 100 PM Thursdays February 7 14 21 28 1100 AMmdash100 PM

COMPUTER CLASSES

AFRICAN AMERICAN MOSAIC The African American Experience

Thursdays February 7 amp 21mdash especially for Teens grades 6-12 400mdash500 PM Learn how to navigate this full-text digital resource exploring the history and culture of African Americans as well as the greater Black Diaspora Please register for one date

MICROSOFT WORD FUNDAMENTALSmdash especially for Teens grades 6-12 Thursdays February 14 28 400-500 PM Explore basic features of Microsoft Word create and edit documents

TEEN ADVISORY BOARD

Grades 6 ndash 12 We want your opinions

Wednesday February 6 700mdash800 PM Grace Gowens Leaf Meeting Room Let us know what you think about the Library what yoursquore reading listening to or watching Board members will receive volunteer hours for their time

Anime amp Manga Club

Special (Anti) Valentines Edition Wednesday February 13 600mdash800 PM North Meeting Room Love Valentinersquos Day Hate Valentinersquos Day No matter your opinion yoursquore going to want to spend it with us Wersquoll make some Valentine-themed animemanga art and enjoy delicious Japanese candies and sweets Register TODAY by phone (708) 331-5262 or the Reference Desk

TEEN TRIVIA NIGHT

Wednesday February 27 600mdash800 PM Come flex some brain muscles compete against other teens as you answer questions about pop culture and common knowledge to win prizes (3 $25 gift cards to the top 3 scores to GameStop Amazoncom and Best Buy)

Light refreshments will be provided Register by phone (708) 331-5262 or at the

ASK Desk today North Meeting Room

VIDEO GAMES amp MORE

Monday Wednesday and Friday Afternoons Grades 6mdash12 300-500 PM Stop by the Library after school and play video games chat with your peers and get started on your homework assignments Registration is not required

YOUNG ADULT PROGRAMS

Register at the ASK Desk for these programs All programs are in the North Meeting Room

Media on Demand

Tuesday February 5 at 630 pm Saturday February 16 at 230 pm or Tuesday February 26 at 630 pm Learn how to borrow digital material from the library and download it to your eReader smart

phone tablet or computer Sign up for one of these presentations about Media on Demand

South Holland Public Libraryrsquos digital collection Bring your device and your library card

Register at the ASK Desk today

Still Alice by Lisa GenovamdashBook Discussion

Saturday February 9 2013 200 PM Grace Gowens Leaf Room Checkout the book join in a lively discussion and enjoy some light refreshments For more information and to sign up stop by the Ask Desk

Be Heart Smart South Holland Public Library

Tuesday February 19 2013 630 PM North Meeting Room

Panel discussion moderated by Felicia Houston MA LCPC Dr Kara Davis Physician and author Torya DeMyers -Britter Life coach and motivational trainer Raijean Stroud Founder of the Bleeding Heart Project

Ingalls Hospital will offer free cardiac risk assessments and blood pressure screenings Meet physician author and South Holland resident Dr Kara Davis as she introduces her newest book Spiritual Secrets to a Healthy Heart

Ladies wear RED for Heart Disease Awareness

Enjoy heart healthy snacks Delicious recipes and exciting raffles hellipand the beat goes on

Calumet Green Manufacturing Partnership

Manufacturing Skills Job Training Program

Tuesday February 26 700 PM North Meeting Room

The CGMP job training program is designed to help your acquire quickly the skills and credentials manufacturing companies are looking for Meet Max Byrd and learn how you can receive free training to become a machine operator Register at the Ask Desk today

ADULT PROGRAMS

FROM THE REFERENCE NICHE

American Mosaic The African American Experience

Need to do some research for African American History month Go to this database which covers history biographies literature arts music popular culture folklore business slavery the struggle for civil rights politics sports education science and other themes Look up an individual (including pictures) or explore or analyze an era or a movement in African American history or culture

Remember this is available 247 with an internet connection and a South Holland library card To access the database go to wwwsouthhollandlibraryorg and click on ldquoOnline Resourcesrdquo (on the left) scroll down to and click on ldquoHistory and Genealogyrdquo and finally click on ldquoAmerican Mosaic The African American Experiencerdquo

If you have questions please feel free to call the Reference Desk at 708331-5262 You can also call to schedule

an appointment with a Reference Librarian to learn how to use American Mosaic The African American

Experience or any of our databases

ON-LINE COLLECTIONS

Movie 2

African American Lives Saturday February 23 200 PM North Meeting Room Registration not required

Movie 2

Red tails Saturday February 2 200 PM North Meeting Room Registration not required

FILMS

Travel Movie

France Palace

of Versailles Thursday February 7 130 PM

North Meeting Room Registration not required Refreshments will be served

Media on Demand

Tuesday February 5 at 630 pm Saturday February 16 at 230 pm or Tuesday February 26 at 630 pm Learn how to borrow digital material from the library and download it to your eReader smart

phone tablet or computer Sign up for one of these presentations about Media on Demand

South Holland Public Libraryrsquos digital collection Bring your device and your library card

Register at the ASK Desk today

Still Alice by Lisa GenovamdashBook Discussion

Saturday February 9 2013 200 PM Grace Gowens Leaf Room Checkout the book join in a lively discussion and enjoy some light refreshments For more information and to sign up stop by the Ask Desk

Be Heart Smart South Holland Public Library

Tuesday February 19 2013 630 PM North Meeting Room

Panel discussion moderated by Felicia Houston MA LCPC Dr Kara Davis Physician and author Torya DeMyers -Britter Life coach and motivational trainer Raijean Stroud Founder of the Bleeding Heart Project

Ingalls Hospital will offer free cardiac risk assessments and blood pressure screenings Meet physician author and South Holland resident Dr Kara Davis as she introduces her newest book Spiritual Secrets to a Healthy Heart

Ladies wear RED for Heart Disease Awareness

Enjoy heart healthy snacks Delicious recipes and exciting raffles hellipand the beat goes on

Calumet Green Manufacturing Partnership

Manufacturing Skills Job Training Program

Tuesday February 26 700 PM North Meeting Room

The CGMP job training program is designed to help your acquire quickly the skills and credentials manufacturing companies are looking for Meet Max Byrd and learn how you can receive free training to become a machine operator Register at the Ask Desk today

ADULT PROGRAMS

FROM THE REFERENCE NICHE

American Mosaic The African American Experience

Need to do some research for African American History month Go to this database which covers history biographies literature arts music popular culture folklore business slavery the struggle for civil rights politics sports education science and other themes Look up an individual (including pictures) or explore or analyze an era or a movement in African American history or culture

Remember this is available 247 with an internet connection and a South Holland library card To access the database go to wwwsouthhollandlibraryorg and click on ldquoOnline Resourcesrdquo (on the left) scroll down to and click on ldquoHistory and Genealogyrdquo and finally click on ldquoAmerican Mosaic The African American Experiencerdquo

If you have questions please feel free to call the Reference Desk at 708331-5262 You can also call to schedule

an appointment with a Reference Librarian to learn how to use American Mosaic The African American

Experience or any of our databases

ON-LINE COLLECTIONS

Movie 2

African American Lives Saturday February 23 200 PM North Meeting Room Registration not required

Movie 2

Red tails Saturday February 2 200 PM North Meeting Room Registration not required

FILMS

Travel Movie

France Palace

of Versailles Thursday February 7 130 PM

North Meeting Room Registration not required Refreshments will be served

FROM THE REFERENCE NICHE

American Mosaic The African American Experience

Need to do some research for African American History month Go to this database which covers history biographies literature arts music popular culture folklore business slavery the struggle for civil rights politics sports education science and other themes Look up an individual (including pictures) or explore or analyze an era or a movement in African American history or culture

Remember this is available 247 with an internet connection and a South Holland library card To access the database go to wwwsouthhollandlibraryorg and click on ldquoOnline Resourcesrdquo (on the left) scroll down to and click on ldquoHistory and Genealogyrdquo and finally click on ldquoAmerican Mosaic The African American Experiencerdquo

If you have questions please feel free to call the Reference Desk at 708331-5262 You can also call to schedule

an appointment with a Reference Librarian to learn how to use American Mosaic The African American

Experience or any of our databases

ON-LINE COLLECTIONS

Movie 2

African American Lives Saturday February 23 200 PM North Meeting Room Registration not required

Movie 2

Red tails Saturday February 2 200 PM North Meeting Room Registration not required

FILMS

Travel Movie

France Palace

of Versailles Thursday February 7 130 PM

North Meeting Room Registration not required Refreshments will be served

S U N M O N T U E W E D T H U F R I S AT COLOR KEY TO

PROGRAMS

Adult Programs

Childrenrsquos Programs

Young Adult Programs

All Ages Programs

Resident Reservation

LOCATIONS

TL = Tech Link Lab

GG = Grace Gowens

Room

N = North Meeting

Room

SH = Story Hour Room

YS = Youth Services

1 VIDEO GAMES AND MORE

300-500 PM (N)

BEGINNING WORD

GRADES 3-5

400-500 PM (YS)

2 FITNESS WORKSHOP

1000 AM-100 PM (N)

IMOVIE 1100 AM-100 PM (TL)

LEARN CHESS

200-400 PM (GG)

MOVIE RED TAILS

200 PM (N)

3 4 VIDEO GAMES

AND MORE

300-500 PM (N)

MICROSOFT EXCEL

630-830 PM (TL)

RESUME WRITING

1100 AM-100 PM (TL)

5 KNITTERS

630-830 PM (GG)

MEDIA ON DEMAND

630-830 PM (TL)

6 BLUE TOP MARKETING

1030-1PM (N)

BEGINNING COMPUTERS

1100 AM- 100 PM (TL)

VIDEO GAMES AND MORE

300-500 PM (N)

DELTA SIGMA THETA

630-830 PM (N)

7 BEGINNING COMPUTERS

1100 AM- 100 PM (TL)

MICROSOFT WORD

630-830 PM (TL)

LETrsquoS GO LEGO-ING

400-500 PM (SH)

AFRICAN AMERICAN

MOSAIC 400-500 PM (TL)

8 VIDEO GAMES

AND MORE

300-500 PM (N)

9 LOS 1000 AM-100 PM (N)

COMPUTER BOOT CAMP 3-6 YEARS

1100 AM-1200 PM (YS) PHOTOSHOP

1100 AM-100 PM (TL) PEOPLE TO PEOPLE

1000AM-100 PM (GG) SKYPE 100-130 PM (TL)

BOOK DISCUSSION 200-300PM (GG)

EASY AS PIE 200-300 PM (SH)

10 11 VIDEO GAMES AND MORE

300-500 PM (N) MICROSOFT EXCEL

630-830 PM (TL) MARJAN 630-830 PM (GG)

PAWS TO READ 630-730 PM (SH) RESUME WRITING

1100 AM-100 PM (TL)

12 KNITTERS

630-830 PM (N)

ARTIST GALLERY

630 ndash730 PM (GG)

13 BEGINNING COMPUTERS

1100 AM- 100 PM (TL) VIDEO GAMES AND MORE

300-500 PM (N) DELTA SIGMA THETA

630-830 PM (N) COMMUNITY POLICING

700-830 PM (GG) ANIME AND MANGA CLUB

600-800 PM (GG)

14 BEGINNING COMPUTERS

1100 AM- 100 PM (TL) PRESCHOOL STORY HOUR

1030-1130 AM (GG) BEGINNING WORD TEENS

400-500 PM (TL) PRESCHOOL STORY HOUR

630-730 PM (SH) MICROSOFT WORD

630-830 PM (TL)

15 RED HAT SOCIETY

1130 AM-200 PM (N)

VIDEO GAMES AND MORE

300-500 PM (N)

BEGINNING WORD

GRADES 3-5

400-500 PM (YS)

16 ULTIMATE GOAL MINISTRY

1000 AM-100 PM IMOVIE

1100 AM-100 PM (TL) VIDEO GAME TOURNAMENT

130-430 PM (N) LEARN CHESS

200-400 PM (GG) MEDIA ON DEMAND

230-430 PM (TL)

17 PRESIDENTSrsquo DAYmdash WErsquoRE OPEN 18 RESUME WRITING

1100 AM-100 PM (TL) VIDEO GAMES AND MORE

300-500 PM (N) MICROSOFT EXCEL

630-830 PM (TL) PUZZLES AND GAMES

200-400 PM (SH) LOKI AT THE LIBRARY

630-730 PM (SH)

19 KNITTERS

630-830 PM (GG)

HEART SMART

630-830 PM (N)

20 BEGINNING COMPUTERS

1100 AM- 100 PM (TL)

VIDEO GAMES

AND MORE

300-500 PM (N)

AFRICAN AMERICAN

HISTORY LIVE

700-800 PM (N)

21 BEGINNING COMPUTERS

1100 AM- 100 PM (TL) PRESCHOOL STORY HOUR

1030-1130 AM (GG) PRESCHOOL STORY HOUR

630-730 PM (SH) MICROSOFT WORD

630-830 PM (TL) AFRICAN AMERICAN MOSAIC

400-500 PM (TL)

22 VIDEO GAMES

AND MORE

300-500 PM (N)

23 COMPUTER BOOT CAMP

3-6 YEARS 1100 AM-1200 PM (YS)

PHOTOSHOP 1100 AM-100 PM (TL)

ANOINTED WIVES 11AM-1PM (N) FITNESS WORKSHOP

10AM-1PM (GG) SKYPE 100-130 PM (TL)

LETrsquoS GO LEGO-ING 300-400 PM (SH)

MOVIE AFRICAN AMERICAN LIVES 200 PM (N)

24 25 RESUME WRITING

1100 AM-100 PM (TL) VIDEO GAMES

AND MORE 300-500 PM (N)

MICROSOFT EXCEL 630-830 PM (TL)

26 KNITTERS

630-830 PM (GG) MEDIA ON DEMAND

630-830 PM (TL) CALUMET GREEN

MANUFACTURING 700 (N)

27 WEBINAR

1000-1130 AM (TBA) BEGINNING COMPUTERS

1100 AM- 100 PM (TL) VIDEO GAMES AND MORE

300-500 PM (N) TEEN TRIVIA NIGHT

600-800 PM (N)

28 BEGINNING COMPUTERS

1100 AM- 100 PM (TL) PRESCHOOL STORY HOUR

1030-1130 AM (GG) PRESCHOOL STORY HOUR

630-730 PM (SH) BEGINNING WORD TEENS

400-500 PM (TL) MICROSOFT WORD

630-830 PM (TL)

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