MAY / JUNE 2015
Northbrook Public Library’s
DON’T MISS OUR GRAND OPENING! We are excited to announce the completion of our renovation and expansion project. The new space includes: • 40 person conference room with 80” LCD monitor • Pollak meeting room that fits 100 people, but that can also be split into two 50 person meeting rooms • 225 person Auditorium with comfortable theater seating In addition to the expanded space, some of the features include: • Better technology in meeting rooms for presentations • Installation of an RF Hearing Assistance Systems and other ADA enhancements • 4K Digital Projection System for movie presentations • Improved acoustics in meeting rooms and auditorium Our new space will be used for all of the programs you know and love as well as a host of new programs. To celebrate the completion of the project, the Library will be hosting an Open House on Saturday, June 13 from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. and Sunday, June 14 from 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. The For a full list of Grand Opening activities, please visit www.northbrook.info.
June is Make it Month We’re declaring June “Make It!” month at the library, offering a variety of lo- and hi-tech DIY/maker programs. Turn to the back page of this newsletter for all the details! Forget Netflix and Redbox… Our vast video collection of DVDs, Blu-Rays, and 3D Blu-Rays now have no rental fee! That’s over 19,000 titles for you to choose from including all the new titles available on the day of their national release. Our deep collection includes not only the newest titles, but classics, documentaries, all of the Oscar and Cannes winners, huge selection of children’s titles, foreign, and more. We also feature displays of noteworthy films to make your choices easier. Come up to the MultiMedia department and satisfy your inner-cinefile…and online, don’t forget to checkout Hoopla. Donate Your Used Greeting Cards The library is collecting cards to send to St. Jude’s Ranch – an organization that helps abused and at-risk children. The children will use the covers to make new cards to sell to support the program. They are especially looking for birthday and thank you cards. Drop off your cards in the lobby during the month of June. June 1 to 30 in the library lobby
Adult Summer Reading Club Join the Adult Summer Reading Club and earn chances in weekly raffles and a Grand Prize drawing at the end. Be one of the first to join and receive a tote bag. Our theme is Read Your Way Across the USA. Starts Monday, June 1 in Reader Services
The Wait Is Almost Over!
Classic Film Wednesdays at Northbrook Public Library & Saturday First-Run Films return soon featuring: • Theater style stadium seating • 4K theatrical digital & classic 35mm projection • Huge screen…almost 4 times larger than before • Digital 7.1 surround sound Check our website to find out when the films begin! Inside this Edition Contents Adult Programs PAGE 1-3 Book News PAGE 2 Technology Classes PAGE 4 The Friends PAGE 5 Youth Services PAGE 6 - 7 Teen Scene PAGE 7 Make It Month! PAGE 8
We hope you will join us in our celebration of our newly remodeled space. We look forward to seeing you there!
LIBRARY HOURS
Holiday Closings: Monday, May 25 for Memorial Day Monday: Thursday: 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Friday: 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Saturday: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Sunday: 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Dear Northbrook Residents, I hope to see you at our Grand Opening open house on Saturday, June 13 and Sunday, June 14 as we celebrate the reopening of our new meeting spaces. In addition to the newly renovated and expanded first floor, we have been busy working on other changes to benefit the taxpayers. The Board of Trustees voted to eliminate the fee to checkout movies and rental books. Starting on May 1, 2015, patrons will be able to check out any movie and any rental book in the library for free. We are changing the name of the rental book collection to Lucky Day collection and hope that you enjoy checking out these items as well as movies for no cost. The overdue fee for these items will be $1.00 per day. Additional changes to our Fine and Fee Schedule included: • eliminating the fee to scan • eliminating the fee for InterLibrary
Loan (ILL) materials
• eliminating the fee for replacing your library card • eliminating the fee for internet cards • lowering the fee for faxing to $1 per page • lowering the maximum fine per item from $12 to $10 The Board is excited to be able to make these changes that will benefit the resident of Northbrook, and I hope that you enjoy having greater access to the materials and services at the Library. I have enjoyed meeting many residents in the past few months and look forward to continuing to meet more people. If you have a suggestion for the Library, I would love to talk to you. Please contact me at khall@northbrook.info. Thank you for your continued support of the Library.
Kate Hall Executive Director
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Adult Programs Northbrook Grows Green How does your garden grow? Show us and qualify to win a prize! Send a photo of what you’re doing to prepare your garden or anything you’ve managed to grow so far – outdoors or inside. Photos will be displayed in the library and on our Pinterest board, and a prize drawing for a selection of gardening supplies will be held at the end of May. Email your photo to nplgreen@northbrook.info or use #nbkgardens when posting to northbrookpl’s Facebook and on Twitter and Instagram. Runs April 25 through May 31 Parisian Salon Concerts Leave enough room for 4 sentences. Remember, the June concert is our now traditional Ravinia Passes giveaway night! May 1 and June 5 at 7:30 p.m. in the Auditorium Free Ravinia Lawn Passes Come to the June Parisian Salon Concert, June 5th at 7:30, and you could leave with free lawn tickets to select concerts at this summer’s Ravinia Festival. Ravinia has given the library 100 pairs of tickets to be given out at the Salon Concert. Simply come and enjoy an evening of world-class entertainment, bring your library card to register, and after the concert, your free tickets could be waiting for you!
Gentle Yoga Yoga instructor Olga Rudiak leads a series of yoga sessions for improved physical strength, relaxation and mental clarity. Exercises are done in a chair or standing not on the floor. Cosponsored by the Friends. Fridays at 10:30 a.m. in the Pollak Room May 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29; June 5, 12, 19 & 26 AARP Driver Safety Program This two-session defensive driving course sponsored by AARP will help make you a better and safer driver. You may be eligible for a discount on the liability portion of your car insurance. Register online at www.northbrook.info or call Reader Services, 847-272-2958. The fee for AARP members is $15; for nonmembers $20. Saturdays from 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. May 2 & 9 at Covenant Village, 2625 Techny Road June 20 & 27 in Pollak Room B at the Library Guided Meditation We are sorry to report that Om Johari passed away in March. Om taught Guided Meditation and other classes at the library for several years and had a dedicated following. He will be missed. Meditation classes are cancelled until further notice.
BOOK NEWS
Co-sponsored by the Friends POETRY Join us for poetry discussions with literary critic Isabel Soffer. No advance reading is required. Tuesdays at 10 a.m., May 5 & June 2 in the Civic Room The Illinois State Poetry Society has a chapter that meets at the library. New members are welcome. Bring ten copies of two of your poems to share. Sunday, May 17 at 1 p.m. in the Civic Room DISCUSSIONS Books are available at the Reader Services desk one month before each discussion. Isabel Soffer leads discussions on Mondays at 10 a.m. in the Civic Room. May 4: Call It Sleep by Henry Roth June 1: Euphoria by Lily King
Benjamin Goluboff leads a discussion on Wednesday at 10 a.m. in the Civic Room. May 13: Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank Nancy Buehler leads discussions on Tuesdays at 10 a.m. in the Civic Room. May 19: The Steady Running of the Hour by Justin Go June 16: Colorless Tsukuru Tazaki and His Years of Pilgrimage by Haruki Murakami Books on Tap A book club in a pub on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. at the Landmark Inn on Shermer. May 27: The Family Fang by Kevin Wilson June 24: The Sound of Things Falling by Juan Gabriel Vasquez
Essential Tremor Support Group Informal discussions emphasize medication and coping techniques. Saturdays, May 9 & June 20 at 10 a.m. in Pollak Room A Anne Frank: Diary of a Young Girl In conjunction with the current Writers Theatre production, Benjamin Goluboff leads a discussion of the diary that has become an essential part of how we remember one of the darkest periods of human history. Filled with Anne Frank’s luminous spirit and her “boundless desire for all that is beautiful and good,” it is also the coming-of-age story of a complex, passionate girl amid the chaos of war and religious persecution. Copies of the book are available at the Reader Services Desk. Wednesday, May 13 at 10 a.m. in the Civic Room The Four Seasons of Landscaping: Spring Join Northbrook Park District Grounds Operation Manager Michael Brouillard as he shares tips and ideas on how to make your yard look its best this spring. Topics to be covered include turf, flowers, and pests. Light refreshments will be served. Cosponsored by the Northbrook Park District. Thursday, May 14 at 1:30 p.m. in Pollak Room B
Book Lovers Tracy Gossage leads an evening discussion of popular books on Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the Civic Room. June 9: The Husband’s Secret by Liane Moriarty Current Events Roundtable Voice your opinion and hear the opinions of others on the important events of the day. Moderated by Ron Mantegna. For topics see northshoreflashpoints.blogspot.com. Thursdays, May 7 & 21; June 4 & 18, 1011:30 a.m., in the Pollak Room Great Ideas Discussion Group Current topic is Zionism in Israel. Led by Mark Gelfeld. For details see northshoreflashpoints.blogspot.com. Thursdays, May 14 & 28; June 11 & 25, 1011:30 a.m., in the Pollak Room
Writing Workshops Kathleen Anne Fleming presents a series of writing workshops. She has led workshops throughout the Midwest and is the author of three mystery novels. Saturdays at 2 p.m. in the Civic Room May 16: Writing dialogue June 20: Creating atmosphere Bestsellers and Beyond Join Librarian Lori Siegel for reviews of a variety of books that you might add to your reading list or share with your book group. Thursday, May 21 at 1:30 p.m. in the Civic Room
Creating Habitat Corridors Meredith Tucker Tuesday June ?? Pollak Room See It on Pinterest, Make It at NPL Join us at our adult/teen craft hour, where we’ll create unique items that you’ll actually want to use! All supplies are provided. Registration opens 30 days before the program, online, in person, or at 847-272-4873 (ages 13 and up). No Sew T-Shirt Tote Tuesday, June 9, 2015 7:30-8:30 p.m. In Pollack Room A.
Gypsy Rhythm Project Chicago YIVO presents a concert performance by the Gypsy Rhythm Project. Please leave room for 3 sentences. Tuesday, June 16 at 2:00 p.m. in the Auditorium Up for Discussion The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg Come to a discussion of The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg. Combining current brain research and stories from personal life and business, the book shows how habits form and how they can be changed. Lauren Schifferdecker, MA LPC, of Blue Life Coaching will be on hand to offer professional insight on how changing your habits can improve life for you and your family. Discussion moderated by Mary Munday. Books available for checkout at the Readers Services desk. Thursday, June 25, 1011:30, Civic Room.
NEW FIC TION Reserve these May and June bestsellers by calling Reader Services at 847-272-2958 or use our online catalog at www.northbrook.info.
Jeffery Deaver, Solitude Creek
John Lescroart, The Fall
Barbara Delinsky, Blueprints
Steve Martini, The Enemy
Nelson DeMille, A Quiet End
Inside
Jude Deveraux, Ever After Elin Hilderbrand, The Rumor
Brad Meltzer, The President’s Shadow
Jonathan Kellerman, The Murderer’s Daughter
James Patterson, 14th Deadly Sin
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Technology Classes These are free classes offered to Library cardholders aged 16 and up. • Please register in advance online, in person or by phone. • Registration begins 30 days before each class. • To register online, click on the event in our online calendar (www.northbrook.info/events/calendar). Please include your email address to receive confirmation and reminder. • All classes are 90-minute workshops that require keyboard and mouse skills. • If you have questions, or to register by phone, call Reference at 847-272-4873. BEGINNERS Introduction To Dropbox: Learn how to use Dropbox, an online virtual storage utility that allows you to make your files accessible from almost anywhere. Email account is required. Monday, May 11, 3 p.m. Your Library Account: Learn how to place holds, pay fines, renew materials, check out ebooks, and more, using your library account. Wednesday, May 20, 7 p.m. Introduction to Files and Folders: Learn to organize files and folders saved on your computer and external storage devices. Wednesday, May 20, 7 p.m. OFFICE SOFTWARE Basic Word: Reviews the basics of word processing: how to type, spell check and correct text, highlight and change a document’s appearance, print, save and re-open a document. Wednesday, May 6, 9:30 a.m. PowerPoint 2013: Learn the fundamentals of using PowerPoint presentation software. Tuesday, May 19, 10 a.m. Basic Excel 2013: Covers the fundamentals of Microsoft’s spreadsheet program: how to create a spreadsheet and enter and format data and formulas, prints, save, and retrieve spreadsheets. Wednesday, May 13, 9:30 a.m. OR Monday, June 8, 1 p.m.
Intermediate Excel 2013: Learn how to insert, validate formulas and functions, change charts into spreadsheets and review Excel templates. Wednesday, May 20, 9:30 a.m., OR Monday, June 22, 9:30 a.m. Advanced Excel 2013: Explains autofill, absolute addressing, NOW and IF functions, conditional formatting and data bars. Also explores pivot tables. Wednesday, May 27, 9:30 a.m., OR Monday, June 22, 1 p.m. Intermediate Word 2013: Covers formatting features including margins, alignment and page numbering, copy/cut and paste, inserting graphics and photos, and reviewing Word templates. Monday, June 8, 9:30 a.m. BUSINESS / INVESTMENT / SPECIALTY Investment Resources: Sharpen your investing skills by learning to use the online resources Morningstar, Value Line, and Standard & Poor’s NetAdvantage. This class does not offer advice on investing. Thursday, May 7, 10 a.m. Introduction to Craigslist: Learn how to use Craigslist, a popular website where you can view or post classified ads for free. Basic computer, Internet, and email skills are required. Tuesday, May 12, 10 a.m.
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Some classes are open to all registered cardholders. Please stop at the Circulation Desk to register your library card before signing up for classes.
Digital Photography and Web Albums: Organize, edit, and enhance your photos and create a slideshow. Bring your own camera and memory card containing photos or your smart phone and cable. The first 15 minutes will be spent uploading photos. Tuesday, June 9, 10 a.m. Introduction to LinkedIn: Learn how to use LinkedIn, a social networking service for professionals and job seekers. An email account is required, as well as general working knowledge of computers and the internet. Monday, June 15, 3:00 p.m.
The Library would like to thank the following donors to the Library’s Staff Development Day, April 17, 2015 Barnaby’s Book Bin
in memorium Om Johari....
Buffalo Wild Wings Claim Company Francesca’s North Johnny’s Kitchen and Tap Restaurant La De Da! Meatheads NSYMCA PF Chang’s Pinstripes Roti Starbucks - Village Square Starbucks - Willow Festival Subway - Cherry Lane Trattoria Oliveri
News Friends of the
Even though the specter of a trying winter haunts our memories, we resilient humans are able to enjoy every hint and manifestation of a long-awaited springtime. And along with the tulips, the lilacs and the peonies, our library is approaching a full bloom to be realized in the coming weeks. The Friends Used Book Shop is being organized currently, and donated stock can now be accepted for the anticipated opening in mid-June. The need for volunteers is a constant, and member support is always appreciated. Also, the Friends Board could accommodate some additional members. We meet alternate months beginning in January. The meetings are on Tuesday mornings and last about an hour--usually including time for socializing and fellowship. Our next meeting is Tuesday, May 12.
IN MEMORY OF XXXXXXXXXX IN HONOR OF XXXXXX
NEW and RENEWING MEMBERS January 16, 2015 - March 10, 2015 Individual: Individual. R. B. Blair, Lillian Covitt, Contributor. Edward & Elinor Bass, Hope & Felicity Dzianott, Maureen Gold, Donna Hartigan, Warren Evans, Phyllis K. Kluge, Nancy Liebschutz, Lorraine Kroll, Juanita Lyons, Patrice Marks, Helene Nancy Lovely, Adrienne Nickow Price, Marilyn A. Smith, Maureen Spencer Donor. C. Theodore Roos Family. Marvin & Estelle Berliant-White, Herb & Sponsor. Ann Leopold, Joan & Richard Leopold, Sandra Berman, Gary & Linda Eberlein, Vince & Larry & Bebra Oberman Maureen Scorsone, Bob & Lisa Yoest
Guarantor. John Costello
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Youth Services All programs take place in the Youth Services Activity Room unless otherwise noted. Programs may require registration. Register online at www.northbrook.info, by phone at 847-272-4300, or at the Youth Services desk.
Special Events Art-Ability: Especially for Kids with Special Needs (All ages, with Caregiver) REGISTER Children of all abilities engage in art in this special class by NSYMCA Art Academy Staff. Saturday, May 2, 10-11 a.m. Summer Reading Club – June 1 – July 31 Every Hero Has a Story! Description of program Description of program Description of program Family Program - Ralph’s World Grammy nominated children’s songwriter and performer, Ralph Covert, will sing and dance. Get ready to rock and roll with your kids. Saturday, June 20, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Auditorium Games Outside the Box (All Ages, drop-in) Calling all Gamers, Techies, Engineers, Builders, Strategists, Creators, Geeks and Out-of-the-Box thinkers – it’s time to play! Each week we’ll be featuring a different game, program, hardware or toy. Stop by and let’s see what you can do! Tuesdays, June 16, 23, 30, 2:30-4:00 p.m. Tuesdays, July 7, 14, 21, 28, 2:30-4:00 p.m. June 16 - Circuits: Snap Circuits, MaKey MaKey, Arduino June 23 – Air Glider Challenge June 30 – Contraptions and Domino Races
Science Explorers (Grades K-2) REGISTER Are you a budding scientist just itching to experiment? Sign up to explore basic science concepts with hands on activities. Get ready to get messy and learn something too. What’s the Weather? Learn about rain, wind and clouds. Saturday, May 2, 2:15-3 p.m. Mad Scientists (Grades 3-5) REGISTER The madness continues with this monthly hands-on science program, packed with exciting activities and experiments. Weather Madness! Learn the science behind tornados, storms and more. Sunday, May 3, 2-3 p.m. Early Literacy Lab (2-5 year olds with adult
partner)
REGISTER
Get your hands, ears, eyes and whole body busy exploring the science of early literacy through hands-on activity stations. Activities are designed for an adult and a child to enjoy together. Wednesday, May 6, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Wiggleworms Music for Kids (all ages with
Adult)
Join a Wiggleworms instructor from the Old Town School of Folk Music for a half hour of music, movement and fun. Wednesday, May 13, 10:30-11 a.m. - Story Corner
July 7 – Robotics July 14 – Catapult Challenge July 21 – Legos July 28 - xxx
Art Smart (For Families) Start your Saturday with art! Brought to you by the NSYMCA Art Academy. Saturday, May 16, 10-11 a.m. Globe Trotters (Grades K-3) REGISTER Destination: Mali Hey, Globe Trotters is going to Timbuktu! Get ready to have a good time in this hot, dry country. Sunday, May 17, 2-3 p.m. Math and Science Lab (Ages 3-5) REGISTER Come with an adult lab partner to learn basic science and math concepts through hands-on activities, stories, and music. Tuesday, May 19, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Buddy Book Club (Grades 3-5) REGISTER Come one, come all and join our book club! All abilities and reading levels are welcome. Enjoy a group reading of the book followed by a discussion, activity, and snack. Pick up a copy of the book at the Youth Services Desk. Sam and Dave Dig a Hole by Mac Barnett Wednesday, May 20, 4-5 p.m. Wiggleworms Music for Babies (Birth-24 months with Adult) REGISTER Join a Wiggleworms instructor from the Old Town School of Folk Music for a half hour of music, movement and fun. This is a small, registered program: all children, including siblings, must be 24 months or younger to attend. Thursday, May 21, 10:30-11 a.m.
Storytimes Hooray for Spring (All ages) The grass is green and the flowers are coming up. Come and celebrate our spring season with stories and fun. Tuesday, May 20, 10:30-11, Story Corner Monday Movers (walkers up to 24 months) Join us for a half hour of moving, singing, reading, and fun! For toddlers with a caregiver. Mondays, June 8 - July 27, 10:30-11 a.m., Story Corner Summer Storytime (All ages) Tuesdays, June 9 - July 28, 10:30-11 a.m. - Story Corner Wednesdays, June 10 - July 29, 10:30-11 a.m. - Story Corner
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Wee Play (Birth-24 months) Music, rhymes, giggles and books for caregiver and baby. Both sessions are for birth to 24 months. Thursdays, June 11 - July 30, 10-10:45 a.m. & 11-11:45 a.m. Pajama Stories (Families) Put on your coziest pajamas and join us for a half hour of stories and fun! Tuesday, May 26, 6:30-7 p.m., Story Corner Tuesday, June 30, 6:30-7 p.m., Story Corner
Bookworm Club (Grades 2-3) REGISTER
Toys Go Out: Being the Adventures of a Knowledgeable Stingray, a Toughy Little Buffalo, and Someone Called Plastic by Emily Jenkins Six stories relate the adventures of three best friends, who happen to be toys. Thursday, May 21, 7-8 p.m. Lulu and the Brontosaurus by Judith Viorst Lulu’s parents refuse to give in when she demands a brontosaurus for her birthday and so she sets out to find her own, but while the brontosaurus she finally meets approves of pets, he does not intend to be Lulu’s. Thursday, June 18, 7-8 p.m. Messy Masterpieces (For Families) Drop in and have some family fun! Create some cool artwork to take home from our vast array of art supplies. Saturday, May 30, 10-11 a.m. Wii Super Mario Kart Tournament
(Grades 3-5)
REGISTER
Will you be crowned the champion of our first gaming tournament? Bring your best racing skills, we’ll provide the controllers and prizes. Snacks will be provided. Sunday, May 31, 2-4 p.m.
All applications for the Summer Volunteer positions must be returned to the Youth Services Desk by Saturday, May 9 before the library closes at 5 p.m. Late applications, applications put in the book drops, and incomplete applications will not be accepted. Teen 2015 Summer Reading Club – Every Hero Has a Story
The Teen Summer Reading Program starts on Monday, June 1. Receive rewards for each reading accomplishment. Complete the program and earn the greatest Summer Reading prize – a new book. June 1 – July 31
LAST CHANCE Summer Volunteer Information Meeting (Grades 9-12 as of fall 2015)
This is it - the last Summer Volunteer Information Meeting. Only the teens who have attended one of the mandatory Information Meetings will be eligible to become a Summer Volunteer! Join us for this brief meeting to find out all the details and pick up an application. Thursday, May 7, 5-5:30pm
Mocha and More Paper Towns by John Green Register
Quentin has been in love with his next-door neighbor, Margo Roth Spiegelman, for his entire life. When Margo appears at his window one night commanding that he join her on a spree to right the wrongs via her brilliant, elaborate pranks, Quentin goes with her. Then the next day, she runs away. On a mission to find her, Quentin uncovers her profound unhappiness and starts to see the difference between the real Margo and his idealized version of her. We meet at the Starbucks on Cherry and your first drink is on us. The first 7 registered teens to check in at the Youth Service desk get a free copy of the book. Heads up: This book has a suggested reading audience of 7-12th grade. Friday, May 22, 7:00-8:00 p.m., Starbucks on Cherry
Teen Advisory Board Meeting Register
It’s our end of the school year TAB Meeting. Stop by and help us decorate the Loft for the Summer Reading Program! Our theme this year is: Every Hero Has a Story Expect pizza, soda, extra treats, and if the schedule for the Summer Volunteers is completed, a sneak peek at your schedule! Tuesday, May 26, 5-6:00pm
Mocha and More In Real Life by Cory Doctorow Register
Anda loves Coarsegold Online, the massively-multiplayer role-playing game where she spends most of her free time. But things become complicated when she befriends a gold farmer, Raymond, a teen in China who is also playing the game, but for him, it’s a job, and his working conditions are unsafe. Anda soon comes to realize that questions of right and wrong are a lot less straightforward when a real person’s real livelihood is at stake. We meet at the Starbucks on Cherry and your first drink is on us. The first 7 registered teens to check in at the Youth Service desk get a free copy of the book. Heads up: This book has a suggested reading audience of 6-12th grade. Friday, June 26, 7:00-8:00 p.m., Starbucks on Cherry
Games Outside the Box All Ages (Drop - in)
Calling all Gamers, Techies, Engineers, Builders, Strategists, Creators, Geeks and Out-of-the-Box thinkers – it’s time to play! Each week we’ll be featuring a different game, program, hardware or toy. Stop by and let’s see what you can do! Tuesdays, June 16, 23, 30, 2:30-4:00 p.m. Tuesdays, July 7, 14, 21, 28, 2:30-4:00 p.m.
The Library welcomes children of all abilities. If you require special accommodations, please contact us at 847-272-4300.
June 16 - Circuits: Snap Circuits, MaKey MaKey, Arduino June 23 - Air Glider Challenge June 30 - Contraptions and Domino Races
July 7 - Robotics July 14 - Catapult Challenge July 21 - Legos July 28 - xxx
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Make It! June Programs Registration required for all programs unless noted. Bikes Saturday, June 6, 9:30-11 am outside Library Bring your bike to the library and get a free bike inspection from XYZ Bike Shop and register your bike with Village. The first 30 visitors can get a free EL Wire kit to wrap their bikes and glow-in-the-dark bike spoke beads, while supplies last. Held outside the library in the parking lot. Registration not required. Bike Saftey Saturday, June 6, 11:30 am outside Library Registration not required. Turn Signal Gloves Saturday, June 6, 2 pm Tweens, teens & adults: bring your basic sewing skills and a pair of knit gloves! We’ll show you how to create your own turn signal gloves that light up when you close your hand. Homebrewing Sunday, June 7, 2 pm, Outside Library We’ll talk equipment, ingredients, and the brewing process with a live demo. Must be at least 21 years old to participate. Intro to Knitting Tuesday, June 9, 2 pm, Pollak Room A Join staff from Three Bags Full and learn the basics of knitting. Materials provided. See It on Pinterest, Make it at NPL: T-Shirt Tote Tuesday, June 9, 7:30 pm Make a no sew t-shirt tote. All supplies provided.
3D Printing & Design, Grades 3-8 Wednesday, June 10, 4 pm, Interactive Classroom We’ll start with a 3D printing demo and then use Tinkercad to create designs. Appetite for Deconstruction: Electronics Take Apart Wednesday, June 10, 7 pm Ages 16 and older. Get ready to rip apart computers, phones, and other electronics! We’ll dismantle our electronics, figure out what they do, and why. Pinhole Cameras Thursday, June 11, 7 pm, Interactive Classroom For adults. Make a camera and develop film using common household materials. Arm Knitting Tuesday, June 16, 7 pm, Civic Room Teens & adults. Learn how to arm knit and make a simple scarf in one hour. You will go home with the basics of knitting and a brand new scarf. 3D Printing for Teens Wednesday, June 17, 4 pm, Interactive Classroom Meet the printer and then learn how to use 3D printing software to create your own 3D designs. LED Cards Thursday, June 18, 4 pm, Magazine Room Learn how to make your own light up birthday, Father’s Day, or holiday cards using basic circuitry, conductive paint, and conductive tape.
Intro to Knitting Thursday, June 18, 7 pm, Pollak Room A Join staff from Three Bags Full and learn the basics of knitting. Materials provided. The Art of Paper Quilling Saturday, June 20, 2 pm, Pollak Room A Learn different quilling techniques to create fun designs on bookmarks and greeting cards. Materials provided. 3D Printing for Beginners Tuesday, June 23, 10 am, Interactive Classroom For adults. Geared toward absolute beginners who have never tried CAD software; meet the printer and get started with basic software. 3D Printing for Beginners Saturday, June 27, 10 am, Interactive Classroom For adults. Geared toward absolute beginners who have never tried CAD software; meet the printer and get started with basic software. Composting: Getting Started DATE TBD, LOCATION TBD Learn the basics of composting: how to get started and how to build your own bin. Film: The Lego Movie DATE TBD, Auditorium Get building! Find out why everything is awesome in this award-worthy film. Raspberry Pi: RetroPie DATE TBD Interactive Classroom 16 and older. Get into Pi with this basic class on using the fun gaming console, Raspberry Pi. Requires intermediate to advanced computer skills.
Northbrook Public Library’s
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Library home page: www.northbrook.info
Library Trustees Sharon Bergstein Carlos Früm Jay Glaubinger Miriam Imrem Marc Lonoff Vera Mayer Daphna Neirick Executive Director Kate Hall Graphic Designer Celina Preston
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