Wood Dale Public Library • Summer Reading Program

12 - May/June 2011

Board of TrusteesMark Winger - President

Jeanna Matuszewski - Vice PresidentMaddalena Sparacio - Secretary

Barbara Dunn - TreasurerKristy Norris - Trustee

Maggie Stillabower - TrusteeLynnette Zaremba - Trustee

Library Director:Yvonne Bergendorf

Library Hours: Monday - Thursday 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. Friday & Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sunday* 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. *(From Labor Day to Memorial Day) Editor: Jason Kedroski, Vicki Mueller

520 N. Wood Dale RoadWood Dale, IL 60191Phone: 630-766-6762Fax: 630-766-5715

Web:www.wooddalelibrary.org

All participants in “A MidsummerKnight’s Read” may choose to log theirsummer reading books or hours in ournew online “Summer Reader” availablefrom the Library’s website www.wooddalelibrary.org.

Adults may register at the publicservice desk and receive a prize. Reador listen to books or periodicals; watcha “special display” DVD to participatein “A Midsummer Knight’s Read.”Read, listen or watch to complete yourreading log and receive another prize.

Get ready for this year’s summer reading program“A Midsummer Knight’s READ”

starting Monday, June 6 at 1:00 p.m.Fairies, dragons, knights & nobles will

inhabit the Library this summer.

Kids and teens may register in the YouthServices department. Registrationmaterials will be available on the tables.Readers will keep track of the time theyspend reading by coloring in a box on theirreading log for every 15 minutes that theyread, are read to, or that they read to anyone else. Readerswill be asked to record one title that they read for each fivehours turned in. If you read more than one picture book in agiven hour, you can choose your favorite. If you are readingchapter books, it’s okay to put the same title down morethan once.

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Wood Dale Public Library • Family Entertainment Night

May/June 2011 - 13

Hear Ye! Hear Ye!

Family Entertainment Night

Dragon Days and Knight TimePresented by Herzog’s MarionettesThursday, June 30 at 7 p.m.

Join King Percy the Persnickety in his court inmerry olde England as he celebrates his birthday.Ambassadors from around the world arrive toentertain his highness (and you!) in royal style.

Medieval KnightsThursday, June 23 at 7 p.m.

Knights dressed in tunicswill take us backto the Crusades!See their armorand weapons,witness thetraining of aknight, learnabout castlesieges andfortifications,

and watch a swordfight!

Going Medieval on ReadingThursday, July 7 at 7 p.m.

Chris McBrien is Going Medieval on Readingat the Library! This is your chance to laughout loud, enjoy some magic and talk to adragon this summer. Comedy, ventriloquismand magic combine in this fast paced show toentertain the whole family.

Legend of the Sword & the StonePresented by Melkin PuppetsThursday, July 21 at 7 p.m.

Arthur and Camelot come alive again! This puppet showintroduces a great literary legend to its audiences. Arthur is thestar, but the scene stealer is Merlin whose magical miscues turnsmiles into laughter as he saves Arthur from the Sir Sagamor.

Jason Huneke, Comedy JugglerThursday, July 28 at 7 p.m.

Jason’s comedy and juggling are what sets his act apartfrom other entertainers. Be prepared to laugh all nightand don’t worry, he hardly ever drops the knives he juggles!

Bubble WondersThursday, July 14 at 7 p.m.

Bubble Artist,Geoffrey Akins,creates momentsof wonder andawe during hiscaptivating “Bubbleology”performance. We inviteyou to watch as Akins doesthe most amazing thingswith ordinary soapbubbles—even placinga child inside a bubble!

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Parent & ChildDrop-In Craft DayFriday, May 2710 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Spend some special one-on-one time at the Library. Avariety of art projects foryou and your child to makewill be available in the YouthServices Department.

Wood Dale Public Library • Adult Programs

14 - May/June 2011

Mother’s Day BasketThursday, May 5 at 7 p.m.

Peggy Garvinfrom GarvinGardens willbring fresh

flowers, greens, and herexpertise to help you createa beautiful spring floralarrangement. Please bringyour garden pruners and$10 for supplies.

Container GardeningFriday, May 277-8:30 p.m.

Peggy Garvin will return tostart you off on your summergardening. She will bring all ofthe supplies you need to createa one-of-a-kind containergarden. Please bring yourgarden pruners& $10 for supplies.

Fruit & VegetableCreationsThursday, June 97-8:30 p.m.

Chef RoseDeneen willdemonstratehow to createfruit and vegetable creationsfor your summer parties. Shewill give you tips on the tools touse and ways to cut your fruit& vegetables to create an ediblesculpture for your table.

Adult Programs

Registration is strongly encouraged for all Library programs unless otherwise noted.Register online at www.wooddalelibrary.org, by visiting the Library, or by calling 630-766-6762.

“The $5 Cup of Coffee is Ruining My Retirement”Thursday, May 127-8:30 p.m.

Author Paul Scheiner will suggest lifestylechanges that you can make to save money andpay off your debt so that you can start buildingyour retirement nest egg.

AARP Driver Safety ClassWednesday May 18 & Thursday May 1912-4 p.m. (both days)

Drivers of all ages can learn the rules of theroad, defensive driving techniques, andhow to operate a vehicle more safely intoday’s challenging driving environment.You’ll learn adjustments to accommodatecommon age-related changes in vision,hearing, and reaction time.

AARP members $12 Non-AARP members $14Fee payable at the door.

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Wood Dale Public Library • Books, Books and More Books!

May/June 2011 - 15

Key: Refreshments will be served. All Library Programs are no charge unless otherwise noted.

Books, Books

And More

Books!

Book DiscussionGroups

BookVenture:A “book club” with noobligatory readings! Youchoose whatever you like toread. Suggested readinglists are available a monthbefore each session.

Love Book Discussion:A scholar led bookdiscussion dealing withthe theme of Love.

Georgia’s BookDiscussion:A traditional bookdiscussion group who sharetheir love of books withothers. Book selectionsare available at the publicservice desk.

BookVenture – Time TravelTuesday, May 3 at 7 p.m.

Change an event in the past, or catch a glimpse ofthe future. Our time travel stories will makeyou believe in what seems to be impossible.

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Secrets of a Romance NovelistTuesday, June 28 at 7 p.m.

Come and meet romance novelist, Laurie Brown,the author of many love stories. Learn how aromance author thinks, writes, and publishes her work.

Georgia’s Book DiscussionTuesday, May 17

7:30-9 p.m.

Elegantly written and remarkably rich indetail, Loving Frank by Nancy Horan is a

fitting tribute to a courageous woman, anational icon and their timeless love story.

BookVenture - WesternTuesday, June 7 at 7 p.m.

Get to know cowboys, bounty hunters,ranchers, and discover the action,comedy, and drama with characters ofthe wild, wild west.

Love: Its Essence and Challenges Book Discussion:Enduring Love by Ian McEwan

Tuesday, June 14 at 7 p.m.

This scholar led book discussion willexamine the essence and challenges of love.

Enduring Love by Ian McEwan, a thrilling and dark tale of relationship, madness, and

obsession will be discussed.

Wood Dale Public Library • Computers / Story Times

16 - May/June 2011

Computer

Classes

&

Tutoring,

and

Story Times

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PersonalComputer TutoringFridays in May & June

May 6 or 27June 3, 10, 17 or 2410 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 11 a.m.,or 11:30 a.m.

Need help getting started usinga computer? Personal tutoringfor beginners is available onselect Friday mornings in May& June. Walk-ins are welcomeif a reservation is available. Dueto high demand, sessions arelimited to one per person permonth. Only library computersand programs will be used.Sessions are limited to 30minutes and will start on thehour and half hour.

Reservations are Necessary for Computer Classes

Introduction to the InternetSaturday, May 7 10:30 - Noon

Learn to use the Internet to find useful everyday information. Travel,health, reference, government and consumer sites will be visited.Wood Dale Library’s online resources will be highlighted.

Introduction to ComputersSaturday, May 21 10:30 - Noon

Topics covered include the features of the Vista operating system,computer hardware and software, and file management. This is aclass for beginners with hands-on practice time.

Introduction to Excel 2007Saturday, June 4 10:30 - Noon

Learn to create a basic spreadsheet using Excel. Topics covered aredata entry, simple calculations, formulas, and formatting. Basiccomputer skills are recommended.

Excel 2007 Formulas and FunctionsSaturday, June 18 10:30 - Noon

Learn to use formulas and functions in Excel. Functions covered arefinding averages, minimum and maximum values, sorting data, andcalculating loan payments. Simple graphs will be made from entereddata. Basic computer skills are recommended.

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Container Gardeningfor Kids

7-12 yrs. - Limit 24Fri., May 27

3-4 p.m.

Get ready for summer byplanting your owncontainer garden.Create and takehome a beautifu flower planter tobrighten your porchor patio this summer.

CongratulationsBattle of the Books 2011

ParticipantsTeam pics and scores are posted@ www.wooddalelibrary.org

Wood Dale Public Library • Youth and Teen Programs

May/June 2011 - 17

Wacky Wednesdays11-18 yrs.

Wed., May 11 & 252:45-4 p.m.

Cupcake Lady - May 11Join us as we learnfrom Frannie ourCupcake Lady how todecorate fantasticcupcakes.

Pizza Party - May 25Join us for ourannual end ofthe school yearcelebration withpizza.

You must register for theseprograms so that we haveenough food and supplies foreveryone!!!

Fantasy TerrariumAges 8-14—Limit 24

Tue., June 14 2-3 p.m.

Learn about plants and terrariums—a garden in a bottle orbowl. Everyone will create a fantasy terrarium—completewith miniature paths and invisible fairies or wee folk.Please bring a small box to safely carry your GLASSterrarium home. Make sure you have a ride home tohelp you with your fragile creation.

Balloon WorkshopAges 7 & Up—Limit 20

Wed., June 15 2-3 p.m.

Learn to make your own balloon creations with Suzette, aballoon artist. Suzette brings the balloons already blownup, all you have to do is follow her instructions to createamazing balloon art.

Project BrainwaveAges 5-12—Limit 25

Thur., June 162-3 p.m. or 3-4 p.m.

Rick from Project Brainwave will visit us again to wowyoung scientists with his knowledge of science, and we’lleven get to experiment with his equipment!Sign up for one of the two sessions.

Dogs Love Books Too!Sat., May 7 & 21 10-11 a.m.

Tues., June 21 4-5 p.m.Ages 6-18

Sophie, a certified therapy dog,needs you to read to her! Sign upfor a 15 minute time slot, pickout your favorite picture book ora chapter from a chapter bookand settle in to read!

Youth

and

Teen Programs

Wood Dale PublicLibrary will be staffingthe school library atWestview duringsummer school this year.

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