Online Program Guide December 2020
LIBRARY NEWS easier – you can scan book barcodes after reading for quick logging. Can anyone really read 1,000 books before Kindergarten? Yes! By sharing just one picture book each day with your child, you will read 365 in one year, and reach your goal in just 3 years. Read 2-3 books each day and you can reach the 1,000 book goal within one year! Can I log the same book more than once? Yes. Research shows that repeated exposure to a story strengthens vocabulary skills, among other developmental benefits.
We picked five stellar books. Now you decide which will be the champion in our community-wide Mock Caldecott Vote! Check out a Mock Caldecott Kit, stocked with the five books and everything you need for a fantastic book discussion with friends, family, or classmates, in-person or virtual. Recommended for ages 6 and up. All are welcome to participate — including adults! Return your ballot when your return your Kit. Check out booktalks, activity prompts, and discussion tips at balibrary.org/Caldecott and youtube.com/YSAtBALibrary
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Read 1,000 books with your child before Kindergarten. Research shows that sharing books, conversation, and songs with young children builds language skills, contributes to healthy development, provides skills needed to succeed in school, and helps grow a love of reading. Sign up and receive a free book from the Library. Who can participate? Any child who has not yet reached Kindergarten age. How do I sign up? Register at balibrary.beanstack.org and start logging books. Download the free Beanstack Tracker app to make it even
All Because You Matter – Tami Charles, Bryan Collier Honeybee: The Busy Life of Apis Mellifera – Candace Fleming, Eric Rohmann My Best Friend – Julie Fogliano, Jillian Tamaki The Cat Man of Aleppo – Irene Latham, Karim Shamsi-Basha, Yuko Shimizu We Are Water Protectors – Carole Lindstrom, Michaela Goade
As of December 1, the Barrington Area Library building remains closed to the public until further notice. We care deeply about the health and safety of the communities we serve, and want to do our part to curb the spread of COVID-19. Many Library services remain available, including the exciting online programs you will find in this guide! If you enjoy our books, magazines, and DVDs, request them through the Library Catalog. Choose the Library as your pick-up location and then use our convenient Parking Lot Pick-Up service: your items will be safely delivered right to your vehicle. Or, request Borrow By Mail, or delivery to our automated pick-up lockers. Please see our website for details on these free services: balibrary.org Many other services will be available during this temporary closure – please turn to the back page of this guide to find more details, or visit balibrary.org for the most up-to-date information.
Register to be emailed a link to join virtual programs. Programs can be accessed from computer, tablet, or mobile phone. First-time participants may need to download and run free software. We recommend joining a few minutes early.
Winter Reading Challenge: For Birth – Grade 8 Dec 18 – Feb 28 Read and complete fun winter activities to earn digital badges and a chance to win a weekly gift card drawing. Visit balibrary.beanstack.org to sign up and get started!
TAKE-AND-MAKE KITS Available Dec 7 – 18 Each kit contains materials for a craft or project kids can do at home (with caregiver supervision). Register online and then stop by the Library and request Parking Lot Pick-Up between Dec 7 – 18.
About Youth Services virtual programs: Watch Now
Find these pre-recorded, on-demand story times, activities, and book talks on our Events Calendar. Activities become available on the dates listed.
Watch Live
Live, virtual programs, hosted by the friendly Youth Services Librarians you know. Visit the Events Calendar to view, register, and get more details
For Birth-6 Story times Watch Now: All-Ages Story Time A new, on-demand story time every Monday! Stories, songs, and rhymes to help your child build confidence, comprehension, and critical thinking skills.
Watch Live: Story Time
Thursday, Dec 3, 10, & 17 at 10 AM Books, songs, rhymes, and movement to build language and literacy skills.
Watch Now: Story Time Shorts
Tune into our YouTube channel for quick rhymes, songs, and movement activities: follow along at home! New videos added weekly at youtube.com/ YSatBALibrary.
Watch Now: Story Time With Elsa
Available Monday, Dec 7 through Sunday, Dec 20 Frosty weather is on its way, time to prepare with a special story time hosted by Queen Elsa.
Family: Pom Pom Party!
For December only, enjoy a special box with an activity for everyone. Transform yarn into colorful pom poms for decorating gifts, trees, mantels, or yourself!
Watch Now: The Gingerbread Man
Toddler – PreK: Mail A Hug
Tuesday, Dec 22 A virtual performance of the classic folktale, brought to you by the friendly Barrington Area Librarians.
Grades K – 2: Make Your Own Playdough
For Grades K–8
Brighten someone’s day by mailing them a hug.
Make your own dough, then customize it with colors, scents, and textures.
Watch Now: Check Out This Book!
Grades 3 – 8: Pendulum Painting Make a one-of-a-kind painting when gravity and art combine in this STEMbased experiment. Please note, this project can get messy!
Visit the Youth Services Blog for more activities and book recommendations: balibrary.org/ys-blog
Wednesdays, Dec 2, 9 & 16 Catch a new video each week to find out about awesome books recommended by your trusty librarian friends.
For Adults This Month Register to be emailed a link to join virtual programs. Programs can be accessed from computer, tablet, or mobile phone. Firsttime participants may need to download and run free software. We recommend joining a few minutes early.
Local News on COVID-19 Monday, Dec 7, 7:30 PM In collaboration with Advocate Good Shepherd Curious to know specific local statistics on COVID-19? Advocate Good Shepherd’s Director of Community & Guest Relations, Rafael Malpica, will present data, share new developments, and discuss how to celebrate the holidays as safely as possible. Brief Q&A.
The 1970s: Happy Days, Watergate, and Disco
Spy Vs. Spy Wednesday, Dec 2, 7 PM Battlefield historian Robert Mueller presents how war led to espionage as each major participant in the Second World War attempted to fathom the actions of the opposition – and, in some cases, even allies. Learn about some of the most famous and some rarely remembered espionage efforts.
Meditation Workshop Thursday, Dec 3, 7 PM Mindful Awareness is the moment-bymoment process of actively and openly observing one’s physical, mental, and emotional experiences. Mindfulness has scientific support as a means to reduce stress, improve attention, boost the immune system, and promote a general sense of health and wellbeing. Join Mindfulness Facilitator Chris George for a guided meditation practice.
Tuesday, Dec 8, 7 PM Historian Jim Gibbons discusses the 1970s, Happy Days and Good Times, when Three was a Company! Lava lamps, Pet Rocks, and fondue pots were all the rage. The Oval Office changed from Nixon to Ford and then Carter, and Chicago launched the careers of Mayors Richard J. Daley and Jane Byrne. Gibbons will also discuss how much we have been changed due to Watergate and Vietnam.
Connecting With Your Intuition Through Nature Wednesday, Dec 9, 10:30 AM Learn how connecting with nature helps you hear the intuition with which you were born. Embrace the energy of winter and experience a peaceful, guided, inner journey. Bring a journal to capture your insights. Presented by Stephanie Lindloff, Eco-Intuitive Life Coach from Our Natural Wisdom.
LIT @ Home: Book Potluck
Monday, Dec 14, 7 PM Let’s stay connected while we’re staying safe at home! Join Librarians Liz and Sam from your couch to discuss popular titles in a virtual book club for adults. Book Potluck: No assigned reading this month. Instead, come prepared to tell the group about a book you loved and a book you hated ‒ bonus points if it’s a book you are supposed to love!
Cooks with E-Books: Holiday Decadence Tuesday, Dec 15, 2 PM
‘Tis the season to stay cozy and indulge in the aromas of a home-cooked meal. Join us for a delicious presentation from The Garlands of Barrington kitchen, as they prepare a meal perfect for your holiday table. Menu items include Sea Salt Buttered Asparagus, Brown Sugar Molasses Sweet Potatoes, and Rib Eye with Marsala Butter Pan Sauce..
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Be Safe Online
Tuesday, Dec 8, 6 PM Mike Gershbein of Very Smart People presents practical tips on avoiding credit card and identity theft online. Learn to manage passwords, avoid malware and viruses, and show your online smarts.
Tech Topics: Windows 10 Basics
Wednesday, Dec 16, 1:30 PM Learn the basic functionality of the Windows 10 operating system. Navigate the most popular features: settings, file explorer, the desktop, taskbar, and applications.
LIBRARY NEWS Continued from page 1
More services available during the building closure: Phone, chat, and email service will be available 7 days a week, during our regular business hours. Visit our website’s Contact Us page to get in touch. Our outstanding digital collections – e-books, audiobooks, magazines, newspapers, streaming video, music, and research databases – are always available.
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Need to sign up for a library card, or renew your current card? You can do that online, via balibrary.org Return drop boxes will remain open, and our borrowing policies will remain the same. Remember: we are now fines-free! Need help with a MakerLab or digital studio project? Contact us at digitalservices@balibrary.org
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What’s the best way to stay informed about Library hours and services? Visit balibrary.org or sign up for one of our e-mail newsletters.
Holiday Closings:
In-person services, like Parking Lot Pick-Up and phone/chat assistance, will not be available on: Thursday, Dec 24, Christmas Eve Friday, Dec 25, Christmas Day Thursday, Dec 31, New Year’s Eve Friday, Jan 1, New Year’s Day