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Spring 2020

Reading MattersWarrenville Public Library District

28W751 Staff ord Place • Warrenville, IL 60555

630/393-1171 • warrenville.com

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The U.S. census count aff ects allocation of funding

for important public resources such as schools,

roads and libraries. By April 1, 2020, every home in

Warrenville will receive an invitation to participate

in the 2020 Census. Your participation has a direct

impact on your community.

Complete Your Census OnlineWednesday, April 1 • 9:30 am–8:30 pm • All ages

Take part in your civic duty and make sure Warrenville gets

counted! On National Census Day our Computer Lab will

be reserved for anyone wishing to complete their U.S. 2020

Census survey electronically. Our staff will be on hand to

help you navigate the process. You do not need to have a

WPLD library card to use our computers. If you can’t visit us

on National Census Day, our public computers are available

every day for you to complete your census online.

Complete el Censo en líneaMiércoles 1 de abril • 9:30 am–8:30 pm • Todas las edades

¡Participe en su deber cívico y asegúrese de que la ciudad de

Warrenville se haga contar! En el Día Nacional del Censo,

nuestra Sala de Computación estará reservada para todos

los que deseen completar su encuesta del Censo de EE. UU.

2020 en línea. Nuestro personal de habla hispana estará

disponible por si necesita ayuda con el proceso.

Información acerca el Censo y un helado tambiénSábado 21 de marzo • 1:00 pm • Todas las edades

Disfrute de un helado y aprendan sobre asuntos legales

relacionados con el Censo. La abogada de inmigración Rocio

Becerril y un representante de la Ofi cina del Censo de EE.

UU. estarán disponibles para compartir información con el

público y responder sus preguntas.

All WPLD events are free and open to the public. See event descriptions for registration requirements.

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Sponsored in part by a City of Warrenville Hotel Tax Grant.

Sunday Music MatineesAll ages welcome. If you would like an email reminder about

these matinees, register in advance at events.warrenville.com.

Irish Music and a Wee Bit MoreSunday, March 15 • 2 pm

Trillium is an acoustic music quartet whose eclectic repertoire

ranges in style from Celtic to folk to ragtime to swing to

bluegrass. With a hint of jazz and a few country tunes, their

music appeals to all ages and most musical tastes.

Spanish Guitar and DanceSunday, April 5 • 2 pm

Spanish Guitar Duo featuring Diego Alonso and Carlo

Basile returns to our music matinee stage with classical

and fl amenco pieces along with Cuban infl uenced rumbas.

There will even be a fl amenco dancer showcasing her art and

teaching us some steps!

Aft er-Hours Trivia Night *Friday, April 17 • 7 pm • Ages 18 and up

Think you’re smarter than a librarian?

Test your general knowledge at this

free event featuring four rounds of trivia

questions. Prizes will be awarded to the

winning team. Register individually or

as a team of four by calling our Adult

Services Desk at 630/393-1171 x121.

Warrenville Writers ConnectionMondays • 7 pm • Ages 18 and up

March 2, April 6, May 4

Whether you’re a novice or a pro, you’ll get (and give)

supportive feedback when you connect with others who are

passionate about writing fi ction, creative nonfi ction, poetry

and short stories.

BOOKS • MOVIES • MUSIC

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May 12

April 2

April 14

Thursdays • Noon • Ages 18 and up


Bring your own brown bag lunch and join us for a movie

matinee. Movie titles will be announced one month prior to

viewing at warrenville.com, in our monthly eNews (subscribe

via our website) and on social media. You can also call our

Adult Services Desk to fi nd out the latest movie title.

Movie Night: The PublicTuesday, April 21 • 6:30 pm • Ages 18 and up

During National Library Week, join us for a special viewing

of The Public starring Emilio Estevez. It’s the story of people

in Cincinnati who take over the public library to seek shelter

from the bitter cold. Popcorn will be provided. Rated PG-13.

An asterisk (*) after an event title indicates that registration is required. For events that off er multiple sessions, please register for

each date you wish to attend. Register through the calendar at events.warrenville.com or call 630/393-1171 x121.

March 5

March 10

Book Discussions Books are available to Warrenville cardholders at our Member

Services Desk one month prior to the discussion date.

First Thursday Book Club • 7:30 pm • Ages 18 and up

Share insights with other readers and discover new books.

New Books on Tap Book Club • 7 pm • Ages 21 and up

Meet readers with the same interests the second Tuesday

of every month at Two Brothers Tap House in Warrenville

(30W315 Calumet Ave.). Food and beverages available for

purchase.



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Girl Reporter: Tracing the Role of Women at the Chicago Tribune *Wednesday, March 4 • 7:00 pm • Ages 12 and up

Refreshments provided by the Warrenville Historical Society

at 6:30 pm

Laurie Russell examines legendary publisher Robert

McCormick’s groundbreaking use of women reporters, editors

and columnists as early as WWI.

Chicago: True Stories of the 1920s *Monday, April 13 • 7 pm • Ages 12 and up

Martina Mathisen portrays a funny fl apper named Flora.

Travel back in time to learn how fashion, crime and

prohibition mixed with explosive creativity to shape the

decade of the century.

The International Harvester Company *Sunday, May 3 • 2 pm • Ages 16 and up

Historian Chaim M. Rosenberg, author of The International

Harvester Company: A History of the Founding Families and

Their Machines, tells the story of the colorful McCormick and

Deering families and how their companies merged in the

early 1900s.

Lizzie Borden *Tuesday, May 5 • 7 pm • Ages 18 and up

Over a century after she was accused of killing her father

and stepmother, the name Lizzie Borden still conjures up the

image of an axe-wielding murderess. In this presentation,

actress Tricia Kelly hopes to peel away decades of hearsay,

misinformation and media lies to reveal the real Lizzie

Borden of Fall River.

Home and Health

Ageless Grace® Anti-aging Fitness Program *Wednesdays • 1:30 pm • Ages 18 and up

March 11, March 25, April 8, April 22, May 6

Fitness enthusiast Sandi Moser teaches brain-changing tools

for body and mind in this seated class.

Medical Cannabis Information *Thursday, March 12 • 7 pm • Ages 18 and up

Beth Whitley from the 3C Compassionate Care Center in

Naperville provides details on how medical cannabis works,

current programs and the application process in Illinois.

Healthy Soil, Healthy Harvest *Tuesday, March 17 • 6:30 pm • All ages

Learn the fundamentals of healthy soil structure and improve

the quality of your home harvest from the ground up with

valuable tips from The GardenWorks Project.

A Homeowner’s Guide to HVAC *Thursday, March 19 • 7 pm • Ages 18 and up

Dan Findley, professional handyman and licensed building

engineer, gives advice on how to keep your residential heating

and cooling systems in good health.

Zero Waste Living *Tuesday, April 14 • 7 pm • Ages 18 and up

Jean Kent from SCARCE shares tips on how you and your

family can reduce your environmental impact by cutting the

amount of trash you make.

Sort, Declutter and Arrange Home Spaces *Tuesday, April 28 • 7 pm • Ages 18 and up

Author and home organizing professional Caralyn Kempner

reveals her techniques for decluttering spaces and arranging

household items without feeling overwhelmed.

Master Gardener Help DeskThursday, May 14 • 6–7 pm • All ages

DuPage County Master Gardeners answer your gardening

questions. Information on annual and perennial fl owers,

trees, lawn care and other horticulture issues will also be

available.

Delicious BBQ Accompaniment with Chef Dave *Thursday, May 14 • 7 pm • Ages 18 and up

Do you plan to host or attend a backyard cookout this

summer? Chef Dave Esau demonstrates how to prepare the

perfect sides to complement the main course on the grill.

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Digital Photos 101 *Wednesday, April 22 • 7 pm OR

Thursday, April 23 • 2 pm

It’s easy to take digital photos, but not always easy to fi nd

them again. Learn how to save, preserve, back up and archive

your photos. You will need to know your login and password

for your device and any apps where you currently store your

photos, such as Google, iTunes or Amazon.

Google Drive Basics *Wednesday, May 6 • 2 pm OR

Thursday, May 7 • 7 pm

Go beyond Gmail! Use Google’s cloud storage platform to

upload, sync, organize and share fi les across devices. Bring

your current Gmail address login and password to this class.

Free Tech Help *Register for a free one-hour Book a Librarian session for

help using a new mobile device or app, learning a software

program or navigating an online job search. Warrenville

Library Members can schedule a private session at the Adult

Services Desk or by calling 630/393-1171 x121.

Technocharla en españolEstas clases se llevarán a cabo en español por un instructor de

habla hispana del Centro de Recursos al Publico de Wheaton.

Para inscribirse, contáctese con Nora Jimenez al

630/393-1171 x106.

Navegue su correo-electronico *El miércoles 11 de marzo • 7–8:30 pm o

El sábado 14 de marzo • 10–11:30 am

Aprenda como utilizar su correo-electrónico efi cazmente.

Le mostraremos como crear y usar portafolios electrónicos,

enviar y recibir adjuntos y como mantener su correo de forma

segura. Participantes tendrán que tener un correo-electrónico

vigente y su contraseña a la mano.

Community Presenter: Author Cat Baldwin *Monday, April 27 • 7 pm • Ages 18 and up

Spiritual advisor and certifi ed Chios Master Teacher, Cat

Baldwin, shares a journey of reaching divine essence and

living her soul purpose as she discusses her book, Divine Gifts

of Healing: My Life with Spirit. Books will be available for

purchase. A book signing will follow the presentation.

If you would like information on presenting your own topic

such as a hobby or life experience, please stop by or call our

Adult Services Desk at 630/393-1171 x121.

Arts and Craft s for AdultsPainted Wooden Spoon *Tuesday, March 24 • 7 pm • Ages 18 and up

Kelley Cappell of Water Street Studios in Batavia shares

inspiring motifs, painting techniques and all the supplies you

need to create this decorative art form.

Woven Necklaces *Monday, May 18 • 7 pm • Ages 18 and up

Try your hand at weaving and take home a lovely necklace.

You choose your color scheme and pendant size. We’ll provide

the materials and instructions.

Heavenly Handspinning *Tuesday, May 19 • 7 pm • Ages 18 and up

Heavenly Bresser is an award-winning handspinner,

sheep-to-shawl competitor and published author. Hear about

her interesting journey to becoming an expert handspinner in

the fi ber arts industry and see a demonstration of how yarn is

made by hand using spindles and spinning wheels.

An asterisk (*) after an event title indicates that registration is required. For events that off er multiple sessions, please register for


TechTalks



TEEN

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Teen Lounge FavoritesAnime ClubFridays • 4:30–6 pm • Ages 12–17


Hang out and enjoy snacks with fellow anime fans and do

what we love most: watch anime!

Sharpie Tie Dye *Friday, March 13 • 4:30–6 pm • Ages 12–17

Bring a pair of your white shoes to life, or other white clothing

item, by creating beautiful blooms of color with Sharpie

markers. We’ll provide the markers and instructions.

Exam Cram De-StressMonday, April 27–Wednesday, April 29 • 5–9 pm

AP testing is right around the corner. We’ll help you

decompress from AP exam prep and other stressful studying

with snacks, crafts and fun.

Monday: Stress ball craft • 5–9 pm

Tuesday: Visit with a therapy dog from Naperville Humane

Society • 6–7 pm

Wednesday: Nintendo Switch gaming • 6–7 pm

Adopt Me! Bandanas *Tuesday, May 5 • 4:30–6 pm • Ages 12–17

Help a furry friend fi nd its forever home! Earn volunteer

hours by decorating a bandana for an animal currently up for

adoption at Naperville Humane Society.

Get Your Game OnDungeons and DragonsWednesdays • 6–7:30 pm • Ages 12–17


Roll a character, then play a thrilling campaign alongside

other adventure seekers as you work together to vanquish

common foes and achieve victory.

Mario Kart TournamentFridays • 4:30–6 pm • Ages 12–17


Challenge other gamers to Mario Kart races on the Wii U.

The tournament winner will receive a gift card.

Nintendo Switch GamingFriday, April 10 • 4:30–6 pm • Ages 12–17

Switch it up in the Teen Lounge and battle other players in

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Switch

games.

New Books You Might Like


StorytimesParticipation at Storytimes helps young children build their

literacy, social and motor skills and exposes them to diff erent

authors, cultural backgrounds and narrative styles. See

details and registration options for these popular Storytimes

at events.warrenville.com:

Snuggle Up Storytime *Mondays • March 2–April 27 • 6–6:30 pm • All ages

Family StorytimeTuesdays • March 3–April 28 • 10–10:30 am • All ages

Baby Discovery Time *Wednesdays • 10–10:30 am • Ages 0–18 months


Toddler TimeThursdays • March 5–April 30 • 10–10:45 am • Ages 1½–3

Storytime at Starbucks *Mondays • 10–10:30 am • All ages

March 9, March 23, April 13, April 27, May 11

Starbucks in Warrenville at 28341 Diehl Rd.

New Apple Academy Play Storytime *Fridays • 10–11 am • Ages 2–7


Let’s move, groove and interact! Led by Behavioral

Perspective, this program is designed for children with

autism and others who may benefi t from positive sensory

interactions.

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Robotics *Thursday, March 5 • 4:30–5:15 pm • Ages 8–12

Challenge our library robots and learn a little coding along

the way.

Craft y Kids * Wednesdays • 10–10:45 am • Ages 3–6 with caregiver

March 18: Spring

April 15: Friendship

May 20: Zoo

Join us for stories, fi nger plays and a craft to take home.

Little Explorers * Saturdays • 10:30–11:15 am • Ages 3–5 with caregiver

March 21: Testing Strength of Materials

April 18: Weather

We’ll engage the natural curiosity of youth with stories and

hands-on exploration of basic math and science concepts.

STEAM Team *Thursdays • 4:30–5:30 pm • Ages 5–7

March 26: Animals that Glow in the Dark

May 21: We Are Growing!

Explore science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics

concepts through activities and simple experiments. Things

might get gooey—wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty.

LEGO Time *Thursday, April 2 • 2–3 pm • Ages 7–12

Playing with LEGO bricks teaches spatial awareness,

engineering and math concepts. Bring your imagination!

Art Camp *Thursday, April 16 • 4:30–5:30 pm • Ages 5–7

Let your creativity shine at Art Camp! Learn about famous

artists, try new crafting techniques and explore creation

stations while you are having fun and getting messy.

Snap Circuits *Wednesday, April 29 • 4:30–5:30 pm • Ages 7–12

Snap Circuits is a colorful building set that lets kids safely and

easily experiment with electricity.

Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math

YOUTH

Craft Kits and ActivitiesMarch 30–April 3 • Ages 5 and up

Bring the kids to WPLD during spring break. While you’re

here to check out books, movies or puzzles, visit the Youth

Services area to do a project or activity. Diff erent activities will

be available each day and include materials and instructions.

One kit per child present each day while supplies last.



Favorite VisitorsPaws for Tales * Saturdays • 10–11:30 am • Grades K–2


Young readers build their confi dence by reading aloud to a

certifi ed dog from the Naperville Humane Society. Bring your

own books or choose one of ours. To sign up for a 15-minute

session with a certifi ed dog and volunteer team,

call 630/393-1171 x124.

Nature-Telling * Wednesdays • 10–10:30 am • Ages 2–5 with caregiver

March 11: Salamanders

April 8: Earth Day

May 13: FlowersJoin a naturalist from the Lincoln Marsh to listen to a

nature-themed story and participate in a related activity.

Spring SpecialsA Seuss-tastic Reading Celebration * Monday, March 2 • 4:30–5:15 pm • Ages 3–7 with caregiverIt’s Read Across America Day. We’ll feature activities based on

beloved author Dr. Seuss.

Library Squad *Thursdays • 4:30–5:30 pm • Ages 7–12

March 12, April 9Tweens, we want to hear from you! Meet new friends,

complete a service project and play games while you

brainstorm what future events you would like at WPLD.

Book Adventures * Fridays • 6–6:30 pm • Ages 5–7

March 20: Following your Dreams

April 17: Spring Is in the Air

May 15: Growing a GardenDiscover new book characters and adventures with

themed games and crafts.

Fandomonium * Percy Jackson

Wednesday, March 25 • 4:30–5:30 pm • Ages 7–12

Star Wars

Monday • May 4 • 4:30–5:30 pm • Ages 7–12

You’ll get your fi ll of fan-favorite games and activities when

you join your fellow demigods at a Percy Jackson character

extravaganza or the FOURTH festivities at our Star Wars

party!

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Furs, Feathers, Scales *Tuesday, March 31 • 1–2 pm • Ages 5–10 with caregiverAmbassador animals from Fox Valley Wildlife Center are

visiting us during spring break so we can explore the diff erent

physical characteristics of a mammal, bird and reptile.

Water Safety *Saturday, April 25 • 2–2:30 pm • Ages 3–7 with caregiverInstructors with Goldfi sh Swim School will educate children

on the importance of safety in and around water. They’ll use

water jackets and fl oaties in a variety of activities designed to

help boost water-safety knowledge.

Spring Fling * Thursday, May 7 • 10–10:45 am • Ages 1½–3 with caregiverTypical toddler time fun with a spring craft added to the mix.

Parachute fun, story, music and fi nger plays included.

Book Club: Rick Riordan Presents * Thursday, May 14 • 4:30–5:15 pm • Ages 8–12We’ll enjoy snacks, crafts and themed activities while we

talk about Aru Shah and the End of Time by Roshani

Chokshi. Copies of this book will be available to Warrenville

cardholders at our Member Services Desk one month prior to

Book Club date.

Interactive Movie: Toy Story 4 *Thursday, May 28 • 4:30–6:30 pm • All agesCelebrate World Play Day with a snack, craft and fun-fi lled

viewing of Toy Story 4. Props will be supplied. Costumes are

encouraged!

Día de los Niños *Jueves 30 de abril • 6–8 pm • Todas las edadesToda la familia está invitada a jugar la Lotería, escuchar un

cuento y hacer una manualidad. También demostraremos

nuestros robots y kits científi cos. Para registrarse con un

miembro de habla hispana, comuníquese con Diana Abraham

al 630/393-1171 x113.




Library HoursMonday–Thursday 9:30 am–9 pm

Friday 9:30 am–7 pm

Saturday 9:30 am–5 pm

Sunday 1–5 pm

Library ClosingsEaster Sunday • April 12

Staff In-Service • Friday, May 8

Sunday before Memorial Day • May 24

Memorial Day • Monday, May 25

Library PhotosPhotos or videos taken at the Library may

be used for promotional purposes. If you

do not want your image taken, please

inform Library staff .

Management TeamSandy Whitmer, Director

Jackie Davis, Assistant to the Director

Paul Dobersztyn, Public Services

Jaime Perpich, Member Services

Cynthia Makowski, IT

Kathy Gaydos, Marketing

Library Board of TrusteesJerri L. Picha, President

Richard W. Warren Jr., Vice President

Heather Stull, Treasurer

Sandy Lezon, Secretary

Barbara J. DuRocher

Jill Richardson

Cindy Ruzicka

Board MeetingsThird Wednesday at 7 pm

Public welcome

Agendas and minutes available online

The fi rst two events listed are presented by the Illinois State Treasurer’s Offi ce

in conjunction with State Senator Laura Ellman.

Money-Minded StorytimeSaturday, April 4 • 1–1:30 pm • Ages 2–5 with caregiver

We’ll introduce fi nancial literacy topics in a fun and eff ective way. Using

children’s literature, kids will start learning important life skills such as the

value of saving and the diff erence between wants and needs. They’ll take home

an activity they can do to extend this lesson.

Personal FinanceSaturday, April 4 • 2 pm • Ages 18 and up

In this information session, we’ll share investing and budgeting strategies to

help you improve your money skills and explain what makes up your credit

score.

Moolah Monday *Monday, April 6 • 4:30–5:30 pm • Ages 7–12

Kids will decorate piggy banks to take home and do fun activities to learn how

to start budgeting their hard-earned pennies.

Know Before You Go: Avoiding Student Loan Debt *Saturday, April 11 • 10 am • Ages 16 and up

H.O.M.E. (Home Ownership Money Education) Dupage presents this topic for

parents and prospective college students about how to choose wisely when

shopping for collegiate loans. Teens are welcome to come with their parent(s)

or attend on their own.

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