MY NEWSLETTER | November • December 2022

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MEET & GREET OUR STAFF

Time flies when you’re having fun. In this issue, we are featuring one of our Launch Pad staff members, Michelle. We recently caught up with her to learn more about her artistry and library journey.

2001

Michelle’s dad reads to her in the Preschool Nook of the Indian Trails Public Library District.

What is your fondest memory of Indian Trails Library?

When I was little, I frequently visited this library. However, my family moved to the East Coast and I didn’t return to the library for about 20 years. When I started working here, I didn’t recognize the place. I only remembered when I found this website printout that a family member had saved from around 2001.

How did you get interested in working at the library?

In college, I loved learning laser cutting, 3D printing, machine embroidery, etc. but couldn’t picture a job using all of them. During a media lab visit, the Launch Pad Manager, Liz, suggested I apply to work here.

You’ve recently been a part of a big project that was just featured in The New Yorker magazine. Can you tell us a little more? My dad was a video game producer in the 90s and 2000s. With video games being such a big part of culture today, there’s a growing need to preserve them and how they were made. The Video Game History Foundation (gamehistory.org) offered to help archive important documents my dad saved. Thanks to the library’s resources, we were able to digitize these insightful artifacts.

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Your talent was applauded in a recent anime contest. Where did you learn how to illustrate? I attended the School of the Art Institute of Chicago where I learned a lot. This enabled me to create a realistic rendering of the diving Pokemon, named Cramorant, for a card art contest. I am honored to have been among the top selected illustrations out of 10,830 entries.

What is your favorite type of project to work on with members in the Launch Pad? It’s always heartwarming to help members create personalized gifts. The Launch Pad makes it easy to learn something new and bring ideas to life.

Start planning your next visit to the Launch Pad at itpld.info/launchpad.

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The Indian Trails Branch 99 E. Palatine Rd., Prospect Heights, is a vibrant space with a neighborhood feel, located behind McDonald’s, north of Palatine Road. The Branch houses a diverse collection of popular books, movies and more in English and Spanish.

All programs on this page take place at the Branch.

FAMILY CRAFT FRIDAYS | AT THE BRANCH

November 11 and December 9, 5:30-7 pm

All ages. Create unique seasonal and theme-based projects. Materials provided. NR

DIY MARBLED PAPER | AT THE BRANCH

Friday, November 18, 5:30-7 pm

Ages 12 and older. Learn the exciting and easy process of making marbled paper with shaving cream and liquid watercolors. TRB

HOLIDAY COOKIE DECORATING | AT THE BRANCH

Friday, December 16, 5:30-7 pm

All ages. We’ll provide the cookies, icing and sprinkles to decorate your holiday treat to take home. NR

THE BRANCH 10TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

Members stopped by to celebrate and enjoy pizza, cakes and crafts.

I like coming to the Indian Trails Branch because...

“My daughter makes a craft, my son chills out, my wife reads a book and I do my remote office work.”

“The staff is welcoming and helpful. The crafts are always fun and creative.”

TRB = Ticket registration Branch. Free tickets distributed at the Branch 15 minutes before the program on a first-come, first-served basis.

STORYTIMES

Allow us to partner with you on your early literacy journey. Grab a family mat and join our storytimes for a variety of activities tailored to your child’s age group.

BABY TIME

Infants and crawlers with a caregiver. Stories, songs and fingerplays. TR

WONDERFUL WALKERS

Walkers-24 months with a caregiver. Stories, songs, fingerplays and movement activities. TR

TODDLER STORYTIME

Ages 2-3 with a caregiver. Start your day with books, rhymes and songs. TR

PRESCHOOL STORYTIME

Ages 3-5 with a caregiver. Boost early literacy skills with books, movement and songs. TR

NIGHT OWLS

Ages 3-7 with a caregiver. Not quite ready for bed? Relax with stories, songs and literacy activities. TR

DATE

Fridays: November 4 & 18 and December 9

TIME 10-10:30 am

Fridays: November 4 & 18 and December 9

10:45-11:15 am

Tuesdays: November 8 & 22 and December 13 Fridays: November 11 and December 16

Tuesdays: November 8 & 22 and December 13 Fridays: November 11 and December 16

10-10:30 am

11-11:30 am

Thursday, November 17 6:30-7 pm

LINCOLN AND THANKSGIVING

November 19, 11 am-12 pm Ages 6 and older with a caregiver. Meet Abraham Lincoln, as portrayed by Kevin Wood, as he shares the story of how our national, annual observance of the Thanksgiving holiday came to be established during his Presidency. It is a reminder that despite whatever difficulties we might be experiencing, we can still find reasons to be thankful. TR

Exciting family-friendly performances every third Saturday of the month in the Lake-Cook Room.

LITTLE MISS ANN KIDS MUSIC CONCERT

December 17, 11 am-12 pm

All ages. Sing, dance and rock out with Ann Torralba, aka Little Miss Ann, and a guest fiddler for an interactive concert for families. Little Miss Ann is an award-winning Chicago kids musician and instructor at Chicago’s Old Town School of Folk Music that blends indie, folk, rock, punk, country, bluegrass and more. TR

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TRIVIA CHALLENGE FOR KIDS

Wednesday, November 2, 4-5 pm

Grades 3-5. Play with other kids in a non-competitive atmosphere to test your knowledge of math, history, science, language arts and social studies. TR

LEGO® CLUB

Tuesday, November 15, 6:30-7:30 pm

Grades 1-5. Bring your imagination and create something unique with Legos. TR

MAKING MONDAYS MEMORABLE

Monday, November 21, 4-5 pm

Grades K-3. Each time we meet we’ll explore a different theme and get creative. TR

CHAT & PLAY CAFE

Monday, November 28, 10-10:45 am

Ages birth-24 months with a caregiver. Come for unstructured playtime for you and your baby. Enjoy coffee, donuts and conversation while the little ones socialize and play. TR

TINKERING WITH TECHNOLOGY

Wednesday, December 7

4-4:45 pm I Grades K-2

5-5:45 pm I Grades 3-5

Explore beginner building and programming machines using Cubelets, Sphero SPRK+, Squishy Circuits, Bloxels and other tech tools. Working in groups, engage in hands-on learning using age-appropriate methods to create and test different models. TR

HOMESCHOOL HAPPENINGS

Friday, December 9, 1:30-2:30 pm

Grades 3-5. Homeschool children are encouraged to join us for a fun geography game, Where in the World Are We? followed by a craft. TR

WINTER BREAK CRAFTAPALOOZA

Craft pickup begins December 22. Recommended for kindergarten and older. Get crafty over winter break. Pick up a craft bag containing supplies to create, explore and use your imagination. Share what you made by posting a picture on our Padlet or email us at kidzone@itpld.org. While supplies last. NR

WINTER-FUL CRAFTS

Tuesday, December 27, 6:30-7:30 pm

Grades K-5. Join us for different winter-themed crafts. There are activities for all different skill levels so you can pick the one you like best. TR

FAMILY MOVIE MATINEE: ARCTIC DOGS

Friday, December 30, 1-3 pm

All ages. Come out of the cold and bring the family to enjoy a movie together. Snacks and a take-home craft provided. Rated PG for some mild action and rude humor. TR

NOON YEAR’S EVE

Saturday, December 31

Pick up supplies December 19-30. Ages 3 and older. Even though the Library is closed on New Year’s Eve, kids can still say goodbye to 2022 and celebrate the new year! Watch the program video for craft demonstrations and a special countdown to noon. R

Register and pick up your free book while supplies last.  Read the book and join us for a discussion on the day of the program. Books provided by the Helen N. Morrow Trust.

Grades K & 1

CHAPTER ONE BOOK CLUB

DISCUSSION. ACTIVITIES. SNACKS.

RACING ACE: DRIVE IT! FIX IT!

BY MARILYN SINGER

Tuesday, November 22, 4-5 pm Book pickup begins October 25. Ace builds a great racecar and can’t wait to test it on race day. Will a missing part and trouble on the track put Ace in last place? R

FIVE MAGIC ROOMS

BY LAURA KNETZGER

Tuesday, January 31, 4-5 pm Book pickup begins November 22. Mina visits a friend’s house with amazing magic rooms. How can her ordinary, boring home compare? Pie helps her see there’s something special about every place. R

Grades 2 & 3 PAPERBACK PALS BOOK CLUB

DISCUSSION. ACTIVITIES. SNACKS.

A TO Z MYSTERY: THE WHITE WOLF BY RON ROY

Tuesday, November 15, 4-5 pm Book pickup begins October 11. Dink, Josh and Ruth Rose are thrilled to visit Wallis Wallace in her wilderness cabin.

On their first day, they glimpse a white wolf and her babies on a cliff. The kids spy on the wolf family and the pups are wolf-napped. Can Dink, Josh and Ruth Rose sniff out the culprits before the white wolf suspects them? R

TALES OF A FOURTH GRADE

NOTHING BY JUDY BLUME

Tuesday, January 10, 5-6 pm Book pickup begins November 15.

Living with his little brother, Fudge, makes Peter Hatcher feel like a fourth grade nothing. Fudge is a two-year-old terror who gets away with everything.

When he walks off with Dribble, Peter’s pet turtle, it’s the last straw. R

R = Registration required | NR = No registration

= Ticket registration. Free tickets distributed 30 minutes

program

a first-come, first-served basis at the

Services Desk.

Grades 4 & 5 BOOKWORMS BOOK CLUB

DISCUSSION. ACTIVITIES. SNACKS.

A TANGLE OF KNOTS

BY LISA GRAFF

Monday, November 7 or Thursday, November 10, 4-5 pm

Book pickup begins October 3. Eleven-year-old Cady is an orphan with a phenomenal talent for baking cakes in a slightly magical world where everyone has a talent. Little does she know that fate had set her on a journey from the time she was born. If she’s lucky, fate may reunite her with her long-lost parent. R

BORN TO FLY BY MICHAEL FERRARI

Monday, January 9 or Thursday, January 12, 4-5 pm

Book pickup begins November 7. Bird McGill loves flying in small propeller airplanes with her mechanic dad. Then the attack on Pearl Harbor sends her father off to war. When a young Japanese-American student named Kenji joins Bird’s class, the entire school is convinced he’s a spy. Together they find proof of real spy activity and begin an adventure that may change the future. R

GET YETI TO READ! WINTER READING CHALLENGE

December 1, 2022 - January 31, 2023

Sign up begins December 1. Birth-Grade 8. Hey kids! Let’s get “yeti” to start reading and complete a reading challenge to earn a prize. Completion prize pickup starts on January 2. Register in person at the Youth Services Desk, the Branch, or by phone with the Beanstack app.

THEATER THURSDAY

Join us for movie night and snacks. End times may vary. Thursday, November 3, 4-6 pm Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse rated PG for frenetic sequences of animated action violence, thematic elements and mild language. NR Thursday, December 1, 4-6 pm

The Spongebob Movie: Sponge on the Run rated PG for rude humor, some thematic elements and mild language. NR

HACK THAT PAINTING

Wednesday, November 9, 4:30-5:30 pm

Unleash your creativity by adding your twist to a pre-painted canvas. Recycle a work of art and create something completely new. R

SPHERO OLYMPICS

Wednesday, November 16, 4:30-5:30 pm

Compete with friends in fun games using our Sphero robots. R

COOKING 101: MAC AND CHEESE

Wednesday, December 14, 4:30-5:30 pm

Make snacks and treats with utensils and ingredients you find in most kitchens. Receive a recipe card case at your first Cooking 101 and a new recipe card at each future program to recreate treats on your own. Ingredients provided. R

CANDY ARCHITECTS

Wednesday, December 28, 2-3:30 pm

Work on your own candy creation, whether a traditional house or something unique. Materials provided while supplies last. NR

MIDDLE SCHOOL BOOK CLUB

Register and pick up your free book while supplies last. Books provided by the Helen N. Morrow Trust.

MILLIONAIRES FOR THE MONTH

BY STACY MCANULTY

Monday, November 28, 7-8 pm Book pickup begins September 26. How would you spend five million dollars in 30 days? A billionaire’s wallet, a bizarre challenge and an unlikely friendship send two kids on a wild adventure. R

STOWAWAY

BY JOHN DAVID ANDERSON

Monday, January 23, 7-8 pm

Book pickup begins November 28. After aliens kidnap his father, Leo and his brother must stow away on a spaceship of mercenary pirates to save the day. R

CROSSOVER Grades 6-12

ANIME CLUB

Tuesdays: November 15 and December 13, 7-8 pm

Whether you’re an anime expert or just getting started, this is the club for you. Watch anime, vote on what to watch next time and make new friends. R

DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS

Tuesday, November 29, 7-8 pm

If you’re an expert or just starting out, join us for some D&D. Bring your own character sheet or pick up a pre-made one at the door. R

INTERACTIVE MOVIE: ELF

Monday, December 12, 4:30-6:30 pm

Enjoy snacks and interactive fun with friends as you watch the hilarious holiday film, Elf.

Rated PG for some mild rude humor and language. R

VOLUNTEER KITS

Tuesday, November 1 and Monday, December 5

Pickup: 9 am-9 pm

Pick up, complete and return a volunteer craft kit by the end of each month to count towards one hour of community service. Pickup and drop off at the Adult Services Desk. R

VOLUNTEER TRAINING

Monday, November 7, 7-8 pm

In one hour, learn to operate library software and review the requirements needed to become a library volunteer. R

DIY DECOUPAGE PUMPKINS

Tuesday, November 8, 7-8 pm

Learn a fun and unique way to celebrate the harvest season. R

ACT/SAT TEST PREP

Sunday, November 13, 12-5 pm

Looking for a head start on the college admission process?

The library is partnering with Excellerate Learning Studio and offering a shortened official ACT and SAT for diagnostic purposes. This combination test will help you evaluate the best test for your strengths and weaknesses. R

STANDARDIZED TEST AND COLLEGE ADMISSION (STUDENT AND PARENT SESSION)

Sunday, November 13, 4-5 pm

Parents and students can take the opportunity to learn about the current trends in standardized tests and college admission. This is a great way to help college bound students get started on their college search and application process. R

CANDY THRU THE AGES

Wednesday, November 30, 7-8 pm

Taste and discover how candy has changed over time and figure out which one is your favorite. R

CUSTOM MUGS

Thursday, December 8, 7-8 pm

Learn the processing basics of our sublimation printer and customize a mug to take home. R

FINALS NIGHT

STUDY SESSION

Saturday, December 17 and Sunday, December 18, 5-8 pm

The library closes at 5 pm to the general

public. Extended hours are for high school students only. The library will remain open later to get you through your finals prep. A limited number of computers will be available. Please bring your own devices. Snacks provided. NR

GIFT WRAPPING SESSION

Wednesdays: November 2, 4:30-6:30 pm and December 7, 6-8 pm Ages 11 and older. Bring gifts to wrap away from prying eyes during this drop in session. Materials for Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa and general occasions provided. R

ORIGAMI WITH CREATIVEBUG

Friday, November 4, 6-7 pm

Ages 9 and older. Build a simple origami house with Creativebug, a video library of tutorials for DIY crafters, creators and artists. Learn how to access this e-resource remotely. An ITPLD card is required. Materials provided. R

STITCH TOGETHER MEET-UP

Mondays: November 7 and December 5, 1-3 pm | Ages 18 and older Tuesdays: November 22 and December 20, 6-8 pm | Ages 12 and older

If your craft of choice uses needles or hooks, this group is for you. Bring your knit, crochet, embroidery or cross stitch projects already in progress to work and chat with others. R

PAPER CRAFTING HAPPY HOUR

Wednesday, November 9, 1:30-3:30 pm and Monday, December 12, 5:30-7:30 pm Ages 18 and older. Use the Launch Pad’s various crafting tools to work on your projects with other crafters during this drop-in style meetup. Some materials provided. R

STEP-BY-STEP DRAWING: BULLDOGS

Thursday, November 10, 4-5 pm Ages 7-12. Draw and decorate a cute bulldog pup with step-by-step instructions. An adult must accompany children under the age of 9. Materials provided. R

LAUNCH PAD HOURS

Monday-Friday 1-8 pm

Saturday 10 am-4 pm

Sunday 1-4 pm

MAKE A HOLIDAY MUG

Friday, November 11, 5:30-7 pm I Ages 19 and older Monday, November 14, 5:30-7 pm I Ages 12 to 18 Learn to use our new sublimation printer and mug press to make a custom mug. R

CRAFT FOR A CAUSE

Saturday, November 12, 1-3 pm Ages 18 and older. Use your knitting or crochet skills to create hats, scarves and gloves to donate to local organizations. R

WINTER GLOW SHADOWBOXES

Thursday, November 17, 1:30-3 pm I Ages 18 and older Friday, December 2, 6-7:30 pm I Ages 12 and older Create a winter-themed shadowbox that lights up. Materials provided. R

EMBROIDERED NAPKINS FOR THE HOLIDAYS

Thursdays: November 17 and December 15, 6-8 pm Ages 14 and older. Use the embroidery machine to decorate napkins for special occasions. Materials provided. R

LAUNCH PAD

UPCYCLED SEWING: SWEATER MITTENS

Friday, November 18, 6-8 pm and Tuesday, December 13, 4:30-6:30 pm

Ages 12 and older. Learn how to use a pattern on existing clothing to make mittens. Bring your own old knitted sweater for this project or use our material. Some sewing experience is necessary. Check out the sewing machine tutorial on our website or make an appointment with staff to familiarize yourself with the machine before the program. R

NEEDLE FELTING: HOLIDAY GNOMES

Tuesday, November 29, 5:30-7 pm

Ages 11 and older. Have fun with needle felting and gnomes. Natasha Lehrer Lewis will show you how to needle felt your own holiday gnome creation. Materials provided. R

JEWELRY MAKING EXTRAVAGANZA

Wednesdays: November 30 and December 14, 4:30-6 pm Ages 12 and older. Learn jewelry making techniques using our collection of beads and jewelry supplies to create a unique piece to take home. Materials provided. R

HOLIDAY PINT GLASSES

Thursday, December 1, 5:30-7 pm I Ages 12-18 Friday, December 16, 5:30-7 pm I Ages 19 and older

Use Inkscape to import holiday graphics and engrave them onto pint glasses with the library’s laser engraver. R

PHOTOSHOP: FUNNY ANIMAL PORTRAITS

Thursday, December 8, 4-5:30 pm Ages 14 and older. Learn how to photoshop your favorite animal’s head onto a Renaissance painting’s body, turning them into royalty. R

INTRODUCTION TO EMBRILLIANCE

Friday, December 9, 6-7:15 pm Ages 14 and older. Learn the basics of Embrilliance software to make embroidery machine designs. R

SHARING IS CARING

Tuesday, November 8, 6:30-8 pm

ITPLD

GET CREATIVE

Monday, November 21, 10-10:45 am or 11:15 am-12 pm Ages 3-5 with a caregiver. Use different supplies to inspire your artistic creativity. Miss Katie will join us with songs and a story. TR

ENGINEERING CHALLENGE

Monday, December 19, 10-10:45 am or 11:15 am-12 pm Ages 3-5 with a caregiver. Explore the Launch Pad exploration kits and use different materials to build and engineer. Miss Katie will join us with songs and a story. TR

Ages 12 and older. Learn clever hacks to give you triple the Thanksgiving food fun. Watch or cook along as Chef Kristyn Slick creates a tear and share bread and sheet pan pie. R

HOLIDAY APPETIZERS

Tuesday, December 6, 6:30-8 pm

Ages 12 and older. Appetizers, hors d’oeuvres, canapes, finger food? Regardless of what you call them, Chef Kristyn Slick will teach you to make dishes designed to whet your appetite and set the tone for any meal. R

RISE & READ MORNING

BOOK DISCUSSIONS

Call the library to register and reserve a copy of the book for pickup at the hold shelf or drive-up window. Register for one session only.

THE PROPHETS, BY ROBERT JONES JR.

Thursday, November 10, 10:30-11:30 am Tuesday, November 15, 10:30-11:30 am

Registration and book pickup begins October 11. A forbidden union between two enslaved young men on a Deep South plantation, the refuge they find in each other and a betrayal that threatens their existence. Isaiah was Samuel’s and Samuel was Isaiah’s. That was how it was from the beginning and the way it was to be until the end. R

PEOPLE WE MEET ON VACATION, BY EMILY HENRY

Tuesday, December 13, 10:30-11:30 am Thursday December 15, 10:30-11:30 am

Registration and book pickup begins November 15. Poppy and Alex are best friends from college who have traveled together each summer for the last decade. After a two-year rift in their friendship, Poppy feels dissatisfied and reaches out to Alex. They agree to go on one more trip and Poppy is determined to set things right finally. R

SOCIAL JUSTICE BOOK CLUB

THE INTERSECTIONAL ENVIRONMENTALIST, BY LEAH THOMAS

Tuesday, December 20, 7-8 pm Book pickup and registration begins November 10. The Intersectional Environmentalist examines the inextricable link between environmentalism, racism and privilege. It also promotes awareness of the fundamental truth that we cannot save the planet without uplifting the voices of its people—especially those most often unheard. R

Civic Spotlight is a monthly series aimed at engaging our members around issues that impact society, from local to global, through educational lectures, film screenings and community conversations.

NATIONAL RUNAWAY PREVENTION MONTH

Tuesday, November 1, 7-8 pm Community outreach worker Jane Shea Mannard of The Harbour, highlights the causes, resources available and assistance you can provide for people experiencing youth homelessness. The Harbour is a non-profit that serves young women, trans men and nonbinary youth between the ages of 12-21 experiencing homelessness. R

MOVIE SCREENING: MANZANAR, DIVERTED: WHEN WATER BECOMES DUST

Monday, December 19, 6:30-8 pm

At the foot of the majestic snow-capped Sierras, the WWII concentration camp, Manzanar becomes the confluence for memories of Payahuunadü, the now-parched Land of the Flowing Water. Intergenerational women from Native American, Japanese American and rancher communities form an unexpected alliance to defend their land and water from Los Angeles. Unrated. R

WRITERS WORKSHOP

Tuesdays: November 1 and December 6, 6:30-8:45 pm

Ages 18 and older. Share your work with others in a supportive atmosphere at this monthly community writers group led by author Ginnie Foley. R

EDIBLE MUSHROOM HUNTING FOR BEGINNERS:

THE FOOL-PROOF FOUR & MORE

Thursday, November 3, 6:30-8 pm

Peek into the world of common edible wild mushrooms. This presentation demonstrates how to recognize four of the over 50 easily identifiable, choice edible wild mushrooms. These four mushrooms and a handful more can be found locally and turned into succulent and nutritious meals. In addition to being a member of a handful of Mycological Societies, Hunter Le Duc is a certified wild mushroom expert by the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development. R

INTRODUCTION TO MEDICARE

Friday, November 4, 1:30-3 pm

Lou Barnett, Senior Health Insurance Program Coordinator with Wheeling Township, explains the options to maximize your Medicare coverage, and how and when to change your existing coverage. Q&A will follow the presentation. R

BEGINNING YOGA

Wednesday, November 9, 2-3 pm Wheeling Park District staff will teach basic yoga to beginners. A signed waiver will be required to participate in the yoga aspect of the program. Waivers provided at the program. R

Julia Child: Bon Appetit!

Monday, November 14, 1-2 pm

In the 1960s, thousands tuned in weekly to watch Julia Child demonstrate the art of French cooking on television. Actress and scholar Leslie Goddard, Ph.D., brings the iconic French chef to life in this portrayal, where Child discusses everything from her relationship with her husband Paul Child to the mishaps of cooking on television.

Bon Appetit! R

PUZZLE EXCHANGE

Saturday, November 12, 11 am-12 pm

Bring your used but well-loved puzzles (no missing pieces, please) to trade with other puzzle enthusiasts. Puzzles may be dropped off outside the Lake Room starting at 10 am for setup. Program will begin at 11 am. Please do not drop off puzzles leading up to the program due to space constraints. Taping the puzzle boxes is recommended. Members interested in volunteering at this event, please email volunteer@itpld.org for an application. NR

CAMPANELLA CHOIR’S BE PEACE

Saturday, November 12, 3-4 pm

Campanella Choir is a nonprofit organization that uses music to unite the community. Join us for an-end-of-choir-season celebration. Campanella Choir will perform songs from diverse cultures including Ukrainian, Spanish, French, African and American folk songs. R

MUSIC OF AFRICAN AMERICAN COMPOSERS

Sunday, November 20, 2-3 pm

Cherry and Jerry return with a look at James Bland, Ernest Hogan, Scott Joplin, W.C. Handy and others showcasing their challenges and triumphs. Ragtime, blues, jazz and Broadway, all in one show. R

POETRY, PROSE AND PASTRIES

Monday, November 21, 7-8:30 pm

Read your works out loud and listen to others present their work while enjoying delicious pastries. Bring a piece of original poetry or prose to share. Participants may also read other published works, either brought with them or selected from pre-printed pages provided by the library. R

PITCH YOUR BOOK

Sunday, November 27, 2-3:30 pm

The query letter, synopsis and book proposal serves as your first introduction to agents, editors and publishers. These crucial components of your writing and publishing journey must be well written: concise, compelling, detailed and focused. Kelli Christiansen, an editor, writer and publisher, explains what it takes to present a winning pitch for your manuscript. R

INTRO TO AROMATHERAPY BLENDING

Thursday, December 1, 2-3:30 pm

Explore the art and science of creating harmonious essential oil blends. Uncover what essential oils are and are not, plus the history, production and safety of oils. Learn how to effectively balance top, middle and base note aromas to make a perfume blend you will love. Each member will leave with a free roller made in class. R

J.U.A PIANO ENSEMBLE

Saturday, December 3, 3-4 pm

Enjoy winter seasonal music performed by the J.U.A Piano Ensemble in support of the Korean Cultural Center of Chicago. R

UKRAINIAN AND WORLD MUSIC AND DANCE

Sunday, December 4, 1-2 pm

The Chicago Cossacks perform a program of Ukrainian, Klezmer, Italian, Latin and other music and dance from around the world. R

PINECONE CREATURES CRAFT

Thursday, December 8, 7-8 pm

Make festive owls and penguins out of pinecones. Materials provided. R

CAMEL CARAVANS, CRUSADERS AND KINGS

Monday, December 12, 2-3 pm

Jordan is a progressive, comfortable Middle Eastern country with dramatic desert scenery and layers of history. Petra, the rosy oasis city with streets of rock-cut tombs created by the Nabateans over 2,000 years ago, is a hot tourist destination, but Jordan has much more to be explored. Join avid travelers Barb and Ron as they take you on a journey to places like Mount Nebo, where Moses looked into the Promised Land; Jerash, a Roman architectural masterpiece in the hills of Gilead; Wadi Rum, where Lawrence of Arabia adventured during the Arab Revolt; Amman, Jordan’s contemporary capital; and the Dead Sea, where you can’t keep from floating in mineral-rich waters. R

EVERY COLOR HAS A STORY: HISTORY ON THE PALETTE

Tuesday, December 13, 7-8 pm

Do you know the history of the colors in your world? All the tints, hues, dyes and shades of the colors around you can be traced back to a specific point in history and the stories they tell are amazing. Which came first - the fruit orange or the color orange? Was Lincoln Green named after Mary Lincoln?

In this illustrated, virtually presented lecture, Laura Keyes, Director at a local library, shares the powerful and colorful history of the palette. In-person or live Zoom program with a virtual speaker. R

It’s not too late to sign up for Rise to the Challenge 2022. Books you’ve already read this year count towards your 20 books. Sign up at the Adult Services Desk to start your reading challenge. Win a completion prize and be entered for a chance to win a grand prize basket. Registration for Rise to the Challenge 2023 begins on January 2, 2023.

AN EVENING WITH CAITLIN DOUGHTY

Wednesday, November 16, 7-8 pm Join us for a conversation with Caitlin Doughty, mortician, bestselling author, and advocate for death acceptance. Hailed by The New York Times as “a relentlessly curious and chipper tour guide to the underworld,” she’ll discuss reform of Western funeral industry practices and much more with Mark Bazer (The Interview Show). R

AN EVENING WITH SHAUNA SEVER

Tuesday, December 13, 7-8 pm Shauna Sever, author of Midwest Made: Big, Bold Baking from the Heartland, joins us to celebrate baking this holiday season. R

ONE BOOK, ONE COMMUNITY OPEN HOUSE

Sunday, December 11, 12-2 pm

The Bohemians by Jasmin Darznik

Our library offers an online Genealogy newsletter, titled Relatively Speaking. Each quarterly issue includes relevant articles and information, upcoming programs, new items in the collection and more. Previous newsletters are archived on the website. itpld.info/Genealogy

CEMETERY RESEARCH

Monday, December 5, 7-8 pm Dan Niemiec, a well-known local genealogy presenter, shares various tips for finding burial locations and working within the cemeteries in and around the Chicago area. R

Kick off this year’s One Book, One Community (OBOC) by getting your copy of The Bohemians by Jasmin Darznik. In this novel of the glittering and gritty Jazz Age, a young aspiring photographer named Dorothea Lange arrives in San Francisco in 1918. As a newcomer— and a naïve one at that—Dorothea is grateful for the fast friendship of Caroline Lee, a vivacious, straighttalking Chinese American with a complicated past, who introduces Dorothea to Monkey Block, an artists’ colony and the bohemian heart of the city. Dazzled by Caroline and her friends, Dorothea is catapulted into a heady new world of freedom, art and politics. She also falls in love with the brilliant but troubled painter Maynard Dixon. As Dorothea sheds her innocence, her purpose is awakened and she grows into the artist whose iconic Depression-era “Migrant Mother” photograph broke the hearts and opened the eyes of a nation.

Register for OBOC programs and enjoy music and refreshments. Free copies of the book will be distributed while supplies last. OBOC is a partnership with Cook Memorial Library and Vernon Area Library. NR

DOG (2022)

Thursday, November 10, 6:30-8:30 pm or Tuesday, November 15, 2-4 pm Jackson Briggs is a veteran whose mental health struggles have kept him from active service. After his old partner passes away, Briggs receives a special assignment: escorting military dog Lulu to the funeral. Rated PG-13 for language, thematic elements, drug content and some suggestive material. R

ESL registration is by ticket only on the first day of class and is first-come, first served. Tickets are available 15 minutes before the first class of each level.

• Limit: 24 tickets per class.

• Students must attend all classes in the 10-week quarter.

• No registration after week three (February 2).

DOCTOR STRANGE IN THE MULTIVERSE

OF MADNESS (2022)

Thursday, December 15, 6-8:15 pm or Tuesday, December 20, 2-4:15 pm

When a young and mysterious visitor from another universe brings dangerous news to Dr. Stephen Strange, the pair must team up to save the entire multiverse. Together they must face enemies both new and familiar. Rated PG-13 for intense sequences of violence and action, frightening images and some language. R

RETROSPECTIVE RELEASES

AVATAR (2009)

Tuesday, November 22, 5:30-8:30 pm Introducing Retrospective Releases: a new movie program featuring precursors to highly anticipated sequels. Prepare for the release of Avatar: The Way of Water (2022) by joining us for a showing of the first movie: Avatar (2009). The story follows Jake: a bodyguard on the moon Pandora, where humans mine to solve Earth’s energy crisis and threaten the survival of the moon’s indigenous tribe. Rated PG-13 for intense epic battle sequences and warfare, sensuality, language and some smoking. R

ESL VOLUNTEER TRAINING

Thursday, January 12, 7-8 pm Friday, January 13, 1-2 pm Current ESL volunteers can attend one of our training sessions each quarter. Training sessions will include updates to ESL and library services, training related to ESL tutoring and instruction and time to network with other volunteers. Register by calling the Adult Services Desk at 847.459.4100 extension 3 or email eslvolunteer@itpld.org. R

CLASSES

BEGINNING ESL

Mondays and Fridays: January 16-March 24, 1-2:30 pm

Learn basic conversation. Begin to speak with basic words about family, home, food and simple phrases. TR

INTERMEDIATE ESL Mondays and Fridays daytime: January 16-March 24, 10-11:30 am or Tuesday and Thursday evenings: January 17-March 23, 7-8:30 pm Improve your speaking in this class through conversation practice. Learn basic grammar and practice speaking with tongue twisters. TR

ADVANCED ESL Tuesdays and Thursdays: January 17-March 23, 1-2:30 pm Speak with confidence. Learn phrasal verbs, grammar and correct pronunciation. Advanced students may meet with a tutor once a week. TR

DIGITAL CONNECTIONS

TECH ASSISTANCE

Thursdays: November 3 and December 15 10-10:45 am or 11-11:45 am

Mondays: November 7 and December 5 3:30-4 pm or 4:15-4:45 pm

Wednesdays: November 16 and December 14 7-7:45 pm or 8-8:45 pm

Learn about Cloud Library, Hoopla and other library apps for your devices. Talk to staff about these topics and more. R

LET’S TALK APPS

Tuesday, November 8, 10-11:30 am

Explore apps for your devices and the different kinds that are available. R

MICROSOFT POWERPOINT

Wednesday, November 9, 7-8:30 pm

Learn the basics of Microsoft Powerpoint by adding slides, creating transitions, templates and more. R

E-BOOKS & E-AUDIOBOOKS FOR KINDLES, TABLETS AND CELL PHONES

Wednesday, December 7, 7-8 pm

Discover our free e-book and e-audiobook apps, CloudLibrary and Libby. Read and listen on your devices such as a Kindle, a tablet or a cell phone. R

RIDE SHARING

Wednesday, December 21, 7-8:30 pm

Learn about different types of ride sharing such as Uber and Lyft and ride sharing safety. R

TECH TALK: A CRACK IN CREATION BY JENNIFER DOUDNA

Wednesday, November 30, 7-8 pm

Registration and book pickup begins October 15. Two scientists explore the potential of a revolutionary genetics technology that can easily and affordably manipulate DNA in human embryos to prevent specific diseases, addressing key concerns about related ethical and societal repercussions. Call the library or visit the Adult Services Desk to register and reserve a copy of the book for pickup at the hold shelf or drive-up window. R

RESUME REVIEW & CAREER COACHING APPOINTMENTS

Attendees can request a meeting in-person in Study Room I or a meeting virtually over Zoom. Please select an appointment environment when registering for a session. You will receive an email with additional information on how to participate after you register. R

Tuesdays evenings: November 1 | November 15 | December 6 | December 27 | 6-8 pm

Sunday afternoons: November 13 | December 4 | 12:15-3:15 pm

One-hour reviews with a career specialist include:

• Applicant Tracking System optimization

• Career and interview coaching

• Job scanning and searching

• LinkedIn refreshing

• Personal branding

Looking for a job or looking to get ahead in your current job?

LAKE COOK CAREER COLLABORATIVE

CAREERCOLLAB.ORG

Start here to find assistance, information, and resources available to you at no cost from your local library.

BUSINESS AND CAREER

Monday, November 14, 7-8 pm

The North Suburban Legal Aid Clinic (NSLAC) provides accessible, quality pro-bono legal services in the areas of immigration, domestic violence and housing to give those in need of access to justice the opportunity to live productive and secure lives. Join Lesley Rodriguez, Community Navigator from NSLAC, and learn more about tenant rights, the eviction process and available rental assistance options. A staff attorney will be present to answer legal questions. R

BUSINESS WRITING ESSENTIALS

Saturday, November 5, 1-2:30 pm

Professionals who can write well are far more valuable to an organization than those whose business writing is confusing and filled with errors. Professional business trainer Michael Sugarman teaches the 5Cs:

Concise | Audience Centered | Complete | Correct | Clear

Get others to read, understand, enjoy and agree with your written messages. R

This program is in collaboration with Lake Cook Career Collaborative member libraries. Learn more about this group and view free program offerings at careercollab.org

TIME MANAGEMENT FOR THE BUSINESS PROFESSIONAL

Wednesday, November 16, 7-8 pm

Do you have time robbers that you want to get rid of? Beth Randall, the owner of JoeOrganizer, discusses where you are wasting time and how to solve it. She’ll discuss goals, using a calendar or planner, a to-do list, procrastination, avoiding interruptions and time management. R

LEGAL MATTERS: LEGAL AID CAN HELP

Wednesday, December 14, 7-8 pm

Join this presentation by Pat Wrona, the legal director of Coordinated Advice & Referral Program for Legal Services (CARPLS), on debt, eviction, employment law, probate, cannabis expungement and family law. CARPLS is Cook County’s largest provider of free legal services. In-person or live Zoom program with a virtual speaker. R

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Gently used books for sale at great prices. Use of ISBN scanners allowed between 12-2 pm only.

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