Schaumburg Township District Library August/September 2018 Guide by Schaumburg Township District Library

August/September 2018

NEA BIG READ PAGE 5

LITERACY PAGE 14

CONTENTS Registration Information PAGE 1

About the Library PAGE 2

All Ages PAGE 3-6

Youth PAGES 7–9

Tweens (9-12 years)

PAGE 10

Teens (12-19 years)

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Adults PAGES 12–19

Technology PAGES 20–22

Registration Information REGISTER FOR FREE PROGRAMS IN PERSON: Stop by the Information Desk at any Library location. ONLINE: Visit SchaumburgLibrary.org PHONE: Call the Information Desk at (847) 923-3347.

REGISTER FOR PROGRAMS WITH A FEE IN PERSON: Stop by the Information Desk at any Library location. PHONE: Call the Information Desk at (847) 923-3347.

REGISTRATION DESIGNATION DROP IN: Attend at your leisure during allotted times without registering. REGISTER NOW: Register when you receive the Guide or any time prior to the program, space permitting.

TICKETED: You must pick up free tickets 30 minutes prior to the event. (Primarily used for youth programs.) Youth programs requiring registration are open to Schaumburg Township District Library cardholders only. Camp and school groups, please call (847) 923-3439 for accommodations.

WAIVER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY Some programs require participants, or the guardians of participants under age 18, to sign or agree to a Waiver and Release of Liability. You can view the Waiver and Release of Liability at SchaumburgLibrary.org/waiver, or you can request a printed copy from the Information Desk at any Library location. PLEASE NOTE: Patrons registering for programs in person will be assisted before those who register by phone. Fees are non-refundable and due at the time of registration. Refunds may be issued for bus trips (less a $3 service fee) only if another patron registers to take your place. Accommodations for special assistance will be made upon request, based on availability. If possible, please register at least two weeks prior to the program and note the accommodation needed at the time of registration.

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OUR MISSION IS TO PROVIDE RELEVANT INFORMATION, BOOKS, MEDIA, TECHNOLOGY AND PROGRAMS FOR ALL AGES IN A SAFE AND FRIENDLY ENVIRONMENT THROUGH

About Schaumburg Township District Library

THE SERVICE OF WELL TRAINED STAFF.

Board Members

Anita Forte-Scott, President Gerald Bromley, Vice President/Secretary Theresa Seyring, Treasurer Jillian Bernas Julie Wroblewski Bosshart, Hannah Hyman David Jonen

Leadership

Monica Harris, Executive Director Annie Miskewitch, Deputy Director UPCOMING BOARD MEETINGS

Mondays • 7 p.m. Aug. 20 & Sept. 17 • Central Conference Room

Locations & Hours ALL LOCATIONS WILL BE CLOSED ON MONDAY, SEPT. 3.

CENTRAL LIBRARY

130 S. ROSELLE ROAD • SCHAUMBURG, IL • (847) 985-4000 Monday – Friday 9 a.m. - 10 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sunday Noon - 5 p.m. Sunday Noon - 9 p.m. (Beginning Sept. 9)

HANOVER PARK BRANCH

1266 IRVING PARK ROAD • HANOVER PARK, IL Monday – Thursday 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. Friday – Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sunday Closed

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HOFFMAN ESTATES BRANCH

1550 HASSELL ROAD • HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL Monday – Thursday 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. Friday – Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sunday Closed

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(630) 372-7800

(847) 885-3511

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PROGRAMS FOR

ALL AGES SUMMER CHALLENGE

COLORING CRAZE

LEGO® TEST TRACK

REMINDER: Our Summer Challenge ends on Friday, Aug. 10. Earn five badges to complete the Challenge and win a prize.

DROP IN Central Craft Room • Tuesday, Aug. 7 • 2-3 p.m. Hoffman Estates Branch • Friday, Aug. 17 & Sep. 28 3:30-4:30 p.m. Hanover Park Branch • Monday, Aug. 20 • 4-5 p.m. Central Craft Room • Tuesdays, Sept. 4 & Oct. 2 • 4-5 p.m. Hanover Park Branch • Thursday, Sept. 13 • 4-5 p.m. Coloring is fun and relaxing! Let’s turn off our devices and join this carefree craze.

DROP IN • Central Workshop • Monday, Sept. 17 3-4 p.m. Build and test a LEGO® vehicle on our testing ramp. Will your creation win and make it to the bottom?

ASTRONOMY FOR EVERYONE REGISTER NOW • Central Rasmussen Room Wednesday, Aug. 1 • 6:30-8:30 p.m. Join Astronomer Kevin Manning for an exciting program about the universe. Go on a virtual journey and leave with an observation log for charting what you can see from your backyard. Head to Town Square where the Northwest Suburban Astronomers Club will provide telescopes for looking at the night sky.

1976 DROP IN • Town Square • Monday, Aug. 6 6:45-8:15 p.m. Relive the classic sounds of the ’70s with 1976. You’ll hear all your favorites from Fleetwood Mac, Peter Frampton, Heart, Boston and many more. Rain date: Aug. 7.

DIY PENCIL TOPPERS DROP IN • Central Workshop • Wednesday, Aug. 8 11 a.m. - Noon Drop in to design a fun decoration for your pencil, while supplies last.

SUNSET YOGA DROP IN • Town Square • Thursday, Aug. 9 6:30-7:30 p.m. Take a moment to relax and enjoy a warm summer evening with outdoor yoga for the whole family. Please bring your own yoga mat or towel. Rain location: Central Library.

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY, LIBRARY! DROP IN • Central Library Saturday, Sept. 29 • 1-2:30 p.m. Our Central Library building is turning 20 this year! Join us for a good old-fashioned birthday party, complete with party games, party hats, cupcakes and a balloon drop.

PROGRAMS FOR

ALL AGES

Check This Out! What can you check out from the Library? Most people know about books and movies, but we have so much more to meet your needs. How can we help you handle inclement weather, physical challenges, lack of wifi, or provide mental stimulation for your kids? Here are some of the lesser-known items we offer for checkout: Mobile hotspots – our newest addition! These devices provide Internet access to connected devices through wi-fi. Think of it as a pocket wi-fi that you can take to the park, beach, woods – anywhere you can’t normally get wi-fi.

For Kids STEM kits – These take-home kits contain microscopes, circuit boards and other items for fun science experiments at home. For Teens Video games – May be taken home or used in the Library. In Library Use Only: Laptops Chromebooks iPads Power cables/chargers Video game controllers Video game systems Board games

MOVIES DROP IN Central Workshop • Tuesdays & Thursdays • 2 p.m. Hanover Park Branch • Tuesdays • 4 p.m. Hoffman Estates Branch • Thursdays • 3:30 & 6:30 p.m. Hanover Park Branch • Fridays • 1 p.m. Hoffman Estates Branch • Saturdays • 1 p.m. Tuesday’s movies at the Central Workshop will be Closed Captioned/Subtitled. Stop by, take a seat and enjoy a movie. We watch new releases, old classics and family favorites – always rated PG-13 or lower.

BOOK SALE DROP IN • Saturday, Sept. 8 Central Library (south entrance) • 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. 50¢ for paperbacks, $1 for hardcovers. Books, DVDs and more.

Umbrellas Ice scrapers

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NEA BIG READ National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) Big Read is a time for everyone in our community to read the same book and have conversations about the book and its themes. It’s a new way to bring us all together to talk about families, immigrants, finding yourself in a new place and uncovering your own identity. And your whole family can Big Read with us thanks to our Little Read titles that address similar themes. For a DIY Discussion Guide, read alikes, community partner listing and more, visit SchaumburgLibrary.org/big-read.

BOOK DISCUSSIONS

ALL AGES

THE NAMESAKE

NEA BIG READ KICK-OFF

REGISTER NOW Central Rasmussen South • Tuesday, Sept. 18 • 10-11 a.m. Central Rasmussen South • Thursday, Sept. 20 7:30-8:30 p.m. Central Rasmussen South • Tuesday, Sept. 25 1:30-2:30 p.m. Wally’s Coffeehouse, 55 W. Schaumburg Rd. Wednesday, Oct. 3 • 2-3 p.m. Country Style Donuts, 1519 Irving Park Rd. • Thursday, Oct. 4 10-11 a.m. Central Workshop • Tuesday, Oct. 9 • 7-8 p.m. Half Price Books, 1075 E. Golf Rd. • Tuesday, Oct. 16 4-5 p.m. Hanover Park Branch • Wednesday, Oct. 17 • 7-8 p.m. Hoffman Estates Branch • Tuesday, Oct. 23 • 7-8 p.m. Enjoy a discussion of our Big Read book, The Namesake by Jhumpa Lahiri. Choose your date and location, then register by calling the Library or stopping by the Fiction Desk.

DROP IN • Central Library • Saturday, Sept. 15 • 2-4 p.m. Help us kick-off our Big Read! Join in an all ages, hands-on artistic experience that will show you what it means to find your place in the world, watch a performance from Nrutyakalashree Dance Academy, view the exhibit “The Immigrant Experience Through the Eyes of Teens” and enjoy refreshments. We’ll also be giving out free copies of our Big Read book, The Namesake, while supplies last.

FLASH FICTION Write a short story in 1,000 words or less in this creative writing contest. To tie in with our Big Read, this year’s theme is “finding yourself in a new situation.” Prizes will be awarded in youth, teen and adult categories. See SchaumburgLibrary.org/flashfiction for complete details.

WHO FILMED THIS BOOK? REGISTER NOW • Hanover Park Branch Wednesdays, Sept. 12 & 26 • 6:30-9 p.m. This discussion group compares and contrasts movies with the books that inspired them. The second Wednesday of each month will be a movie viewing session, while the fourth Wednesday will be a discussion night. Limited loaner copies available at the Hanover Park branch approximately 6 weeks before each discussion. September title: The Namesake.

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YOUTH BETWEEN THE LINES BOOK CLUB REGISTER AUG. 1 • 9-12 years • Central Craft Room Monday, Sept. 17 • 4-5 p.m. This month’s book is Save Me a Seat by Sarah Weeks and Gita Varadarajan. Pick up your book at the kidsZone Desk after registering.

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UNTIDY TODDLERS: I’M NEW HERE REGISTER AUG. 1 • 1-3 years • Central Craft Room Wednesday, Sept. 19 • 10-10:45 a.m. Enjoy sensory stations inspired by the book I’m New Here by Anne Sibley O’Brien.

CREATIVE WRITING WITH AUTHOR GITA VARADARAJAN REGISTER AUG. 1 7-12 years • Central Program Room • Wednesday, Sept. 19 2-3 p.m. Meet Gita Varadarajan, one of the authors of Save Me a Seat, and try some creative writing exercises.

AUTHOR VISIT: GITA VARADARAJAN TICKETED • 7-12 years • Central Program Room Wednesday, Sept. 19 • 3:30-4:30 p.m. Meet Gita Varadarajan, one of the authors of Save Me a Seat. Please pick up your free tickets 30 minutes prior to the program.

DIY DESIGNS: KANTHA EMBROIDERY REGISTER AUG. 1 • 9-12 years • Central Craft Room Wednesday, Oct. 3 • 3:30-4:30 p.m. Create a miniature quilt using kantha, a traditional Bengali hand embroidery style.

NEA BIG READ BOOK EXPLORERS REGISTER AUG. 1 • 5-8 years • Central Craft Room Tuesday, Oct. 23 • 4-5 p.m. This month’s book is I’m New Here by Anne Sibley O’Brien.

TEENS MANDALA ART REGISTER NOW • Central Teen Place Thursday, Sept. 20 • 7-8 p.m. Create your own mandala using shapes and colors to express your sense of self and view of reality.

TEEN TASTERS REGISTER NOW • Central Teen Place Monday, Oct. 1 • 6-7 p.m. Sample and learn about interesting treats from India.

HENNA REGISTER NOW • Central Teen Place Thursday, Oct. 11 • 6-7 p.m. Create fun and intricate designs using henna, with guidance from a local expert. Henna dye is temporary but can last up to two weeks.

AUTHOR VISIT: SANDHYA MENON REGISTER NOW • Central Rasmussen Room Thursday, Oct. 25 • 6-9 p.m. Meet Author Sandhya Menon, who says she never met a dessert she didn’t love, claims to have more than 3,000 favorite Bollywood films and wrote the bestselling books When Dimple Met Rishi and From Twinkle, with Love. Books available for purchase and signing.

ADULTS YOUNG(ISH) ADULT BOOK CLUB REGISTER NOW • Wally’s Coffeehouse, 55 W. Schaumburg Rd. • Sunday, Sept. 9 • 1-2 p.m. We may be adults but we sure love reading YA books! This month’s book is When Dimple Met Rishi by Sandhya Menon. Limited loaner copies available at the Fiction Desk beginning Aug. 1.

THE ENCHANTING RITUALS OF INDIAN WEDDINGS REGISTER NOW • Central Rasmussen Room Monday, Sept. 17 • 7-8:30 p.m. Discover the cultural significance of the many colorful, centuries-old traditions practiced during these sacred events with Indian Wedding Planner Seema Jain.

DIVERSE READS Let’s discover new worlds, ideas and perspectives by reading outside our comfort zone. Try books in various formats, such as audio or ebooks. Explore unfamiliar topics, genres and authors. Register at the Fiction Desk to receive a Bingo card. Once you’ve crossed off a row, you’ll be entered into a prize drawing. Upon completing a blackout Bingo (every square filled), you’ll receive a book lover’s journal. Each Bingo card has a space for The Namesake, our Big Read book.

DIVERSE READS KICK-OFF EVENT DROP IN • Teens & Adults • Central Workshop Wednesday, Sept. 5 • 10-11 a.m. Join fiction librarians for book talks, breakfast and a game as you learn more about Diverse Reads.

HOW MODERN INDIA & THE DIASPORA SHAPED THE NAMESAKE DROP IN • Central Rasmussen North • Saturday, Oct. 6 2-3:30 p.m. Join Sanjukta Poddar and Supurna Dasgupta, doctoral students from the University of Chicago’s South Asian Studies program, who will provide an overview of the culture and history of contemporary India and diasporic lives, which serve as the backdrop to Jhumpa Lahiri’s novel, The Namesake.

THE IMMIGRANT EXPERIENCE REGISTER NOW • Central Workshop Monday, Oct. 22 • 7-10 p.m. Diversity and inclusion professional Roger Moreano will moderate a panel discussion to provide you with a first-hand account of local immigrants’ experience in America. Here’s a great opportunity to better understand your neighbors and their immigration experiences.

NEA Big Read is a program of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with Arts Midwest.

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YOUTH PROGRAMS

STORYTIMES WALKER STORYTIME TICKETED • 13-23 months • Central Program Room Thursdays, Sept. 13 - Oct. 4 • 10-10:30 a.m. OR 10:45-11:15 a.m. Music, stories, rhymes and finger plays for you and your child. Pick up your free tickets 30 minutes prior to the program.

TODDLER TIME

GRANDPARENTS’ DAY STORYTIME TICKETED • Ages 0-5 with a caregiver Central Program Room • Thursday, Sept. 6 • 10-10:30 a.m. Join us for a special storytime celebrating grandparents. Pick up your free tickets 30 minutes prior to the program.

FAMILY STORYTIME TICKETED • All Ages Central Program Room • Mondays, Sept. 10 - Oct. 1 1-1:30 p.m. Hoffman Estates Branch • Mondays, Sept. 10 - Oct. 1 6:30-7 p.m. Hanover Park Branch • Tuesdays, Sept. 11 - Oct. 2 10:30-11 a.m. Central Program Room • Tuesdays, Sept. 11 - Oct. 2 6:30-7 p.m. Hoffman Estates Branch • Wednesdays, Sept. 12 - Oct. 3 10:30-11 a.m. Country Style Donuts, 1519 Irving Park Rd., Hanover Park Wednesdays, Sept. 13 - Oct. 3 • 6:30-7 p.m. Central Program Room • Saturdays, Sept. 15 - Oct. 6 11-11:30 a.m. Storytelling, songs, finger plays and flannel board stories. Pick up your free tickets 30 minutes prior to the program.

INFANT STORYTIME TICKETED • 0-12 months • Central Program Room Mondays, Sept. 10 - Oct. 1 • 10-10:30 a.m. Short stories, music and movement for you and your child. Pick up your free tickets 30 minutes prior to the program.

TICKETED • 24-35 months • Central Workshop Thursdays, Sept. 13 - Oct. 4 • 10-10:30 a.m. OR 10:45-11:15 a.m. Stop in with your toddler and join in the fun with rhymes, music, movement and short stories. Pick up your free tickets 30 minutes prior to the event.

ON MY OWN PRESCHOOL STORYTIME TICKETED • 3-5 years • Central Craft Room Wednesdays, Sept. 12 - Oct. 3 • 1-1:30 p.m. Your little ones are on their own for stories and crafts. Caregivers must remain in kidsZone during this program. Pick up your free tickets 30 minutes prior to program.

PRESCHOOL PROGRAMS BABY PLAY DROP IN • 0-24 months Central Program Room • Wednesdays, Aug. 1 - Oct. 3 9:30-11 a.m. Hanover Park Branch • Fridays, Aug. 3 - Oct. 5 10:30-11:30 a.m. Hoffman Estates Branch • Tuesdays, Aug. 7 - Oct. 2 10:30-11:30 a.m. Come play with your baby and chat with other caregivers.

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FAMILY TIME WITH MAYOR ROD CRAIG DROP IN • All Ages • Hanover Park Branch Wednesdays, Aug. 8 & Sept. 12 • 11-11:30 a.m. Bring the whole family for stories, toys and a craft with Hanover Park Mayor Rod Craig or other special guests from the community.

UNTIDY TODDLERS: CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF MEATBALLS REGISTER NOW • 1-3 years • Central Craft Room Friday, Aug. 3 • 10-10:45 a.m. Enjoy sensory stations inspired by Judi Barrett’s classic, Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs.

LITTLE LEARNERS TICKETED • 3-5 years • Central Craft Room Fridays, Aug. 10, Aug. 24 & Sept. 7 • 10-10:45 a.m. Explore the alphabet with stories, songs, writing and STEAM stations. Pick up your free tickets 30 minutes prior to the program.

DANCE PARTY TICKETED • 0-5 years Central Program Room • Monday, Aug. 13 • 10-10:30 a.m. OR 10:45-11:15 a.m. Hanover Park Branch • Tuesday, Aug. 14 • 10:30-11 a.m. Hoffman Estates Branch • Wednesday, Aug. 15 • 10:30-11 a.m. Shake your rattles and roll. No rattle? No problem! Instruments will be provided. Pick up your free tickets 30 minutes prior to the program.

YOGA FOR LITTLE ONES TICKETED 0-12 months • Central Program Room • Thursday, Aug. 30 10-11 a.m. 1-3 years • Tuesday, Aug. 28 • 9:30-10:30 a.m. OR 10:30-11:30 a.m. 3-5 years • Wednesday, Aug. 29 • 9:30-10:30 a.m. OR 10:30-11:30 a.m. Join Certified Yoga Instructor Marti Anne Lahood as she leads your little one in a relaxing yoga session. Pick up your free tickets 30 minutes prior to the event.

I like the toys and the magnets and the dog books.

YOUTH

- Jonah, age 4, Schaumburg

PARENT/CHILD CRAFT DROP IN • 2-5 years • Central Craft Room Tuesdays, Sept. 4-25 • 1-1:30 p.m. Make a simple craft with your preschooler.

PLAY GROUP DROP IN • 2-6 years • Central Program Room Fridays, Sept. 14 - Oct. 5 • 10-11 a.m. Play and explore with our various gross motor toys and activities.

Books to the Ceiling

by Arnold Lobel, author of the Frog and Toad series Books to the ceiling, Books to the sky, My piles of books are a mile high. How I love them! How I need them! I’ll have a long beard By the time I read them.

PROGRAMS

SENSORY STORYTIME REGISTER NOW • 3-6 years Central Storytime Room • Thursday, Aug. 16 1-1:30 p.m. Join us for a storytime for children with autism spectrum disorders, sensory processing issues or who are differently-abled. Please contact kidsZone to register and let us know if you require special accommodations.

SENSORY PLAY GROUP

LEGO® LEAGUE DROP IN • 4 years & up Hoffman Estates Branch • Monday, Aug. 6 • 2-2:45 p.m. Central Program Room • Tuesdays, Aug. 21 & Sep. 18 4-4:45 p.m. Hanover Park Branch • Monday, Aug. 27 • 4-4:45 p.m. Hanover Park Branch • Friday, Sept. 7 • 4-4:45 p.m. Hoffman Estates Branch • Monday, Sept. 10 • 4-4:45 p.m. Hoffman Estates Branch • Friday, Oct. 5 • 3:30-4:15 p.m. Put your imagination to work creating awesome structures with LEGOs®.

DROP IN • 0-6 years • Central Craft Room Thursday, Aug. 16 • 1:30-2:30 p.m. This play group, led by a therapist, is for children receiving therapy services or being considered for therapy services, along with their families. Please contact kidsZone if you require special accommodations.

GEO BOARD

SENSORY PUPPET SHOW

REGISTER AUG. 1 • 6-9 years • Central Craft Room Fridays, Aug. 31 & Sept. 21 • 4-5 p.m. Aug.: Learn about the art of Romero Britto and create a masterpiece inspired by his work. Sept.: Learn about and create a Mexican milagro.

REGISTER NOW • 3-6 years Central Storytime Room • Wednesday, Sept. 5 • 10-10:30 a.m. Join us for a puppet show for children with autism spectrum disorders, sensory processing issues or who are differently-abled. Please contact kidsZone to sign up and let us know if you require special accommodations. Siblings welcome.

REGISTER AUG. 1 • 7-12 years Central Craft Room • Wednesday, Aug. 22 • 3:30-4:30 p.m. Explore geometric shapes while you construct your own geo board.

ART STUDIO

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YOUTH

BOOK EXPLORERS

PROGRAMS

August’s book is Claymates by Dev Petty. September’s book is The Marigold Mess by Jacquline Jules.

GRANDPARENTS’ DAY CRAFT DROP IN • 5 years & up • Central Craft Room Thursday, Sept. 6 • 4-5 p.m. Make a special craft for the grandparent in your life.

EXPERIENCE THE LAB!

HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH

Have you experienced The Lab in kidsZone? This recent addition is a welcoming place for kids in grades three to six to explore STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) topics with innovative resources. Staff are on hand to encourage them to be inquisitive! Kids can use their curiosity, imagination and creativity to discover, collaborate and take risks through STEM activities. Feel free to drop in during the following Lab hours through Aug. 16. Watch for new school-year dates and times to be announced soon.

DROP IN • Ages 3 & up • Central Program Room Thursday, Sept. 20 • 4-5:30 p.m. Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with activities for the whole family.

OPEN ART DROP IN • 7-12 years • Central Craft Room Wednesday, Sept. 26 • 3:30-4:30 p.m. Have fun in the Library with an open-ended art project.

AROUND THE WORLD BINGO DROP IN • 5 years & up • Hanover Park Branch Thursday, Sept. 27 • 4-4:30 p.m. Play Bingo as a family.

Mondays: 1-2 p.m. Wednesdays: 11 a.m. - Noon Thursdays: 5:30-6:30 p.m.

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YOUTH PROGRAMS

TWEEN PROGRAMS DIY DESIGNS

PLANNER PARTY

ADVANCED MACHINE SEWING

REGISTER NOW • 9-12 years • Central Craft Room Wednesdays, Aug. 1 • 2-3 p.m. & Sept. 5 • 3:30-4:30 p.m. Create something new with a different project each month. Some projects will require hand and/or machine sewing.

REGISTER AUG. 1 • 9-12 years • Central Craft Room Thursday, Aug. 9 • 1-2 p.m. Decorate a planner to start the school year off right.

REGISTER AUG. 1 • 9-12 years • Central Workshop Wednesday, Sept. 12 • 3:30-4:30 p.m. Complete a project using our sewing machines. Tweens must have completed the Sew Ready boot camp to register for this program.

WINNIE THE POOH TICKETED • 9-12 years • Central Program Room Thursday, Aug. 2 • 2-4 p.m. Celebrate the new Christopher Robin movie with a special tweens-only showing of The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh. Pick up your free tickets 30 minutes prior to the program.

TWEEN BIO: CIRCULATORY SYSTEM REGISTER NOW • 9-12 years • Central Craft Room Saturday, Aug. 4 • 2:30-3:30 p.m. Exercising more during the summer? Learn about and diagram the circulatory system.

SEW READY REGISTER NOW • 9-12 years • Central Workshop Monday, Aug. 6 • 1-3 p.m. This sewing boot camp will teach you how to use our sewing machines. At the end of the program, you will receive a sewing certificate which will be required for future advanced sewing programs.

TWEEN YOGA REGISTER NOW • 9-12 years • Central Program Room Monday, Aug. 13 • 4-5 p.m. Join us for a relaxing tweens-only yoga session led by Certified Yoga Instructor Marti Lahood.

GET CREATIVE REGISTER AUG. 1 • 9-12 years • Central Craft Room Wednesday, Aug. 15 • 1-2 p.m. Come chill out and get in touch with your creative side.

ROBOT ROUNDUP

TWEEN/TEEN ESCAPE ROOM SHOWDOWN REGISTER AUG. 1 • 9-12 years • Central Craft Room Monday, Sept. 24 • 4-5 p.m. Compete against teens to see who can complete the escape room faster!

FALL WREATHS REGISTER NOW • 9-12 years • Central Craft Room Thursday, Oct. 4 • 4-4:45 p.m. Design a wreath inspired by the season

REGISTER NOW • 9-12 years • Central Program Room Thursday, Aug. 23 • 5-6 p.m. Play and explore with some of the Library’s robots.

THE INBETWEEN SCENE

REGISTER NOW • 9-12 years • Central Craft Room • Friday, Sept. 14 • 5:30-6:30 p.m. Plan events, eat a snack, play games, meet new friends and make decisions for the Library’s In BeTween Spot.

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TEEN PROGRAMS

3D DESIGN & PRINTING

GLOW IN THE DARK PARTY

REGISTER NOW • Central Teen Place Thursday, Aug. 2 • 6:30-8 p.m. Learn about 3D design and printing from our local expert. Create models, shapes, jewelry and more with free 3D modeling software and our 3D printer. One free print per teen will be available one week after the session.

REGISTER NOW • Central Teen Place Wednesday, Sept. 19 • 1:30-2:30 p.m. Make a glow-in-the dark craft, bowl in the dark and sample a glowing treat.

HARRY POTTER TRIVIA & TASTING

REGISTER AUG. 1 • 9-12 years • Central Craft Room Monday, Sept. 24 • 4-5 p.m. Compete against teens to see who can complete the escape room faster!

REGISTER NOW Hanover Park Branch • Monday, Aug. 6 • 3-4 p.m. Hoffman Estates Branch • Tuesday, Sept. 4 • 4-5 p.m. Compete against other teens in Harry Potter trivia and taste various foods from the world of Harry Potter.

WRITING CLUB REGISTER NOW • Central Teen Place Mondays, Aug. 13 & Sept. 10 • 7-8 p.m. Young Adult Author Penny Blubaugh leads creative writing activities.

EMOJI PILLOWS REGISTER NOW • Central Teen Place Wednesday, Aug. 29 • 7-8 p.m. Already made an emoji pillow? This time we’re making poop emoji pillows.

DIGITAL PRODUCTION STUDIO 101 REGISTER NOW • Central Digital Production Studio Thursday, Sept. 6 • 6-6:45 p.m. Learn about the available software and equipment in the Library’s Digital Production Studio. It’s great for making your school projects look and sound their best.

GAME DESIGN WITH BLOXELS REGISTER NOW • Central Teen Place Thursday, Sept. 6 • 7-8 p.m. Create and design your own video game using Bloxels.

COLLEGE PREP STUDY HABITS THAT STICK REGISTER NOW • Central Adult Classroom Wednesday, Sept. 12 • 7-8 p.m. Learn study habits guaranteed to help you succeed in high school and beyond. Presented by C2 Education.

TWEEN/TEEN ESCAPE ROOM SHOWDOWN

THE FINANCIAL AID PROCESS

EVERYTHING YOU WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT VOTING BUT WERE AFRAID TO ASK REGISTER NOW • Teens & Adults Central Rasmussen North • Wednesday, Sept. 26 • 7-8 p.m. Two representatives from the Cook County Clerk’s office will explain election security, how votes are processed, voting methods (early, absentee, by mail, on Election Day), and how to be an informed voter. Co-sponsored by the Library and the League of Women Voters of the Palatine Area.

YOUTUBE SCIENCE REGISTER NOW • Central Teen Place Thursday, Oct. 4 • 2-3 p.m. Let’s get messy and conduct science experiments based on popular YouTube videos.

REGISTER NOW • Central Adult Classroom Wednesday, Sept. 19 • 7-8 p.m. Learn about the financial aid process and get insight on ways to maximize access to financial aid to help pay for college. Presented by the Illinois Student Assistance Commission.

THE PATH OF THE FAFSA REGISTER NOW • Central Adult Classroom Wednesday, Sept. 26 • 7-8 p.m. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is fundamental to obtaining financial aid. This program outlines the information included on the FAFSA and how it is used to determine financial aid eligibility. Presented by the Illinois Student Assistance Commission.

Comic Con and the Environmental Fair are my favorites. Also, the video games. – Jose R., age 14, Schaumburg

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ADULT PROGRAMS

LATE BLOOMING PERENNIALS REGISTER NOW • Central Rasmussen Room Thursday, Aug. 2 • 7-9 p.m. Horticulturist Jennifer Brennan of Chalet Landscape Nursery and Garden will share ideas to make your landscape more attractive. Learn about late-season blooming perennials and more. Co-sponsored by Hoffman Estates Garden Club and the Library.

SCHAUMBURG SCRIBES DROP IN • Central Rasmussen South Saturdays, Aug. 4 & 18, Sept. 1 & 15 • 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. No matter the genre, every piece of writing can benefit from a good critique. Bring a page of your latest work to share with the group and be ready to provide constructive feedback on other’s writings.

PAINTED OIL & VINEGAR BOTTLES REGISTER NOW • Central Rasmussen Room Tuesday, Aug. 7 • 6:30-9:30 p.m. • $15 Hand paint a set of oil and vinegar bottles under Randy Skepnek’s guidance. No prior painting experience needed.

VAGABONDING AROUND THE WORLD REGISTER NOW • Central Rasmussen North Tuesday, Aug. 14 • 7-8:30 p.m. If you dream of long-term responsible travel, come along on Brian Michalski’s 22-month solo backpacking journey as he worked and volunteered his way through Australia, Southeast Asia, India, Cuba and more. Get insider information about planning, budgeting, culture shock, hostel life, tourist visa tips and more.

HEALTHY LOW-CHOLESTEROL COOKING REGISTER NOW • Central Rasmussen Room Tuesday, Aug. 21 • 7-8:30 p.m. Discover healthy alternatives to everyday dining with recipes that add nutrition, great flavors and textures. Change up the way you prepare food with tips from Chef Susan Maddox. Learn great meal-making techniques for people with diabetes that the entire family can enjoy.

TRIVIA NIGHT DROP IN • America’s Bar & Grill, 2308 W. Higgins Rd., Hoffman Estates • Wednesdays, Aug. 22 & Sept. 26 • 7-9 p.m. Do you know your pop culture, weird history or obscure facts? Join other trivia buffs in this fun throwdown. Enter as a team, or come alone and we’ll place you with one. Prizes will be awarded to the winning team. Theme for August: General trivia; September: Science Fact & Fiction.

USING PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION REGISTER NOW • Central Adult Classroom Friday, Aug. 24 • 1-3 p.m. Whether you are a first-time or infrequent rider, a senior, student, or person with a disability, this program will help you easily utilize services on the Metra, Chicago Transit Authority, and Pace Suburban Bus. You’ll also discover the services available to you in Schaumburg. Be sure to bring your transit questions.

INDIAN COOKING REGISTER NOW • Central Rasmussen South Tuesday, Sept. 4 • 7-8:30 p.m. Chefs Akila and Sudesh Kannan will share childhood stories of their rich, diverse Indian meals along with a demonstration of some of their favorite Indian dishes. Participants will get recipes and samples of food along with a list of great cooking resources.

DISCOVER CONVERSATIONAL INTELLIGENCE REGISTER NOW • Central Rasmussen North Wednesday, Sept. 5 • 7-8:30 p.m. Life Coach, psychotherapist and author Louise Cohen will introduce you to Conversational Intelligence, which provides a new, innovative framework for creating success in personal and family relationships, as well as for teams and organizations. Promoting trust, positive engagement and creative problem solving are just some of the skills to be highlighted.

GENERAL CLASS HAM RADIO LICENSE UPGRADE REGISTER NOW • Hoffman Estates Branch Saturdays, Sept. 8 - Oct. 27 • 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Ham Radio Operator Leo Ribordy will help you gain the requisite knowledge to sit for the general class ham radio license upgrade, which is needed to transmit on SSB phone, CW, digital and satellite operating modes.

OPTIMIZING SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS REGISTER NOW • Central Rasmussen North Tuesday, Sept. 11 • 7-8:30 p.m. Mike Heatwole, certified financial planner with The Dala Group, will share filing strategies for optimizing your Social Security benefits for retirement.

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FRIENDLY GNOME CERAMICS

PIZZA CITY USA

REGISTER AUG. 1 • Central Workshop Tuesday, Sept. 11 • 6:30-9:30 p.m. • $15 You can tell this gnome’s friendly because his sign reads “welcome friends.” This is a drybrush project instructed by Randy Skepnek.

REGISTER NOW • Central Rasmussen Room Tuesday, Sept. 25 • 7-8:15 p.m. Steve Dolinsky of ABC’s The Hungry Hound, will once and for all establish Chicago as the greatest place for pizza. After he’s discussed his new book, it’s guaranteed you’ll walk away hungry! Part of our Chicagoland: Read All About It series.

REGISTER AUG. 1 • Hanover Park Branch Saturday, Sept. 29 • 10:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. • $15 Instructor Randy Skepnek will guide you in painting this 6”-wide terra cotta planter, using specially-designed paints, patterns and graphics.

NEW TAX LAWS FOR 2018

HAND-PAINTED TERRA COTTA PLANTER

THE WHATS & WHYS OF HOME INSPECTIONS REGISTER NOW • Hanover Park Branch Monday, Sept. 24 • 6:30-7:30 p.m. Illinois-licensed/Certified Home inspector Rick Carlberg will share his knowledge about home inspections: who should have them, what they should include.

REGISTER NOW • Hoffman Estates Branch Wednesday, Sept. 26 • 6:30-8 p.m. Tax practitioner Geralyn A. Jover-Ledesma, CPA, LLM, will discuss the sweeping changes to the U.S. tax code impacting individual taxpayers. Learn about the reduction in effective tax rates, the elimination of some deductions, exclusions and credits. These changes will take effect in 2018.

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AARP DRIVER SAFETY TRAINING REGISTER NOW • Central Rasmussen South Tuesday, Oct. 2 & Thursday Oct. 4 • 1-5 p.m. • $20 Perfect for drivers age 50 and older, this refresher course reviews driving skills and safe driving strategies. You must attend both four-hour sessions. Please bring your AARP card to class for a discount. Fee collected at first class.

Thank you for another great year of Book Club. I always look forward to the enriching discussions and have met a lot of nice people in the process.

ADULT PROGRAMS

- Pam K., Elk Grove Village

LITERACY READ TO LEARN

ESL CLASS: INTERMEDIATE

REGISTRATION & TESTING Central Rasmussen Room • Monday, Aug. 27 9:30 a.m. - Noon OR Central Adult Classroom • Wednesday, Aug. 29 9:30 a.m. - Noon 10 weeks Improve your reading and writing skills by working with trained volunteer tutors. Your reading level will be tested and you will register at the first class. Classes will be held Wednesday mornings for 10 weeks, beginning Sept. 12. This program is presented in partnership with District 214 Continuing Education.

REGISTRATION & TESTING Central Adult Classroom • Tuesday, Sept. 4 • 12:30-3:30 p.m. OR Central Adult Classroom • Thursday, Sept. 6 12:30-3:30 p.m. Improve your English speaking and reading skills. Your reading level will be tested and you will register at the first class. This program is presented in partnership with District 214 Continuing Education.

READING 101 REGISTRATION & TESTING Central Adult Classroom • Tuesday, Aug. 28 • 9 a.m. - Noon OR Central Adult Classroom • Thursday, Aug. 30 • 9 a.m. - Noon 12 weeks This advanced English reading class covers vocabulary, comprehension and fluency. Your reading level will be tested and you will register at the first class. Classes will be held Tuesday & Thursday mornings for 12 weeks, beginning Sept. 4. This program is presented in partnership with District 214 Continuing Education.

CITIZENSHIP CLASS REGISTER AT FIRST CLASS Central Adult Classroom Mondays & Fridays, Sept. 7- Nov. 30 • 6:30-9:30 p.m. Practice reading and writing in English, learn how to answer citizenship questions from the N-400 application and discuss obstacles to becoming a U.S. citizen. Please bring your green card to register at the first class. Classes will be held Tuesday & Thursday afternoons for 11 weeks, beginning Sept. 11. This program is presented in partnership with District 214 Continuing Education.

ESL LEARNING AT YOUR FINGERTIPS Did you know we provide great opportunities for English as a Second Language (ESL) students to learn on the go? Let your learning fit your daily lifestyle! With the Library’s ESL resources, you can learn in a fun and adaptable way. To access our online ESL resources, simply go to the Library’s website atSchaumburgLibrary.org/literacy and scroll down to “Online Tools for Learning English,” where you will find an excellent range of online sources to assist with your English language learning. Would you like to learn English in your own language? We recommend “Pronunciator” and “Mango Languages.” A Schaumburg Township District Library card is needed to access these on your own devices.

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BUSINESS & CAREERS POWER EMPLOYMENT REGISTER AT WORKNETNCC.COM Central Rasmussen North • Tuesdays, Aug. 7 & Sept. 4 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Professionals from Illinois workNet will offer expert guidance on finding a job in today’s market. Subjects covered include writing resumes and cover letters, effective interview skills, networking and social media.

LINKEDIN & TWITTER FOR JOB SEEKERS REGISTER NOW • Central Rasmussen South Tuesday, Aug. 28 • 7-8:30 p.m. LinkedIn and Twitter are a one-two punch for job seekers. LinkedIn is the #1 business networking platform. Twitter has more active users and recruiters than LinkedIn, and allows direct access to the person who posted the job. Learn to make the most of this combo from presenter Bruce Bixler.

JOB SEARCHING IN THE 21ST CENTURY

REGISTER NOW • Central Rasmussen South Monday, Aug. 13 • 7-8:30 p.m. SCORE Presenter Joel Shabsin will explain what QuickBooks can do and the steps required to set up and implement this accounting software.

REGISTER NOW • Central Rasmussen South Monday, Sept. 10 • 7-8:30 p.m. What’s the best way to land a job in today’s economy? What should be your first step? It isn’t with your resume. Get the answers to these questions and more as CareerPlace Director Lenny Harris discusses what’s changed - and what hasn’t - in today’s employment marketplace.

LINKEDIN PROFILE PHOTOS

TARGET RESUME WORKSHOP

DROP IN • Central Rasmussen North • Thursday, Aug. 16 2-3:30 p.m. Drop in and get your photo taken in front of a backdrop which you can use as your profile photo for LinkedIn. Photos will be delivered via email shortly following the program.

REGISTER AT WORKNETNCC.COM Hanover Park Branch • Wednesday, Sept. 19 • 1-4:30 p.m. Hoffman Estates Branch • Tuesday, Sept. 25 • 1-4:30 p.m. Learn to tailor your resume using key words that align to an employer’s job requirements. This is a hands-on class, so please bring your basic resume on a USB stick so you can edit it during the class. Additionally, bring a job posting that aligns with your resume.

SCORE: INTRO TO QUICKBOOKS

SCORE: STOP HACKERS BEFORE THEY STOP YOU REGISTER NOW • Central Rasmussen South Monday, Aug. 27 • 7-8:30 p.m. Ignorance can make you an easy target. SCORE Presenter Mark Lieberman will provide insight on hackers, their tools and motives, and how to protect yourself and your business so they’ll avoid you.

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GENEALOGY CONVEYING GENEALOGICAL EVIDENCE DROP IN • Central Adult Classroom • Tuesday, Aug. 14 7:30-9:30 p.m. Come early to review genealogical materials. At 8 p.m., guest speaker Jeanne Larzalere Bloom will share techniques for expressing genealogical reasoning so that our research is useful to future generations and can be used in collaboration with other genealogists.

USING DNA TO DISCOVER YOUR POLISH ANCESTORS REGISTER NOW • Central Rasmussen South Sunday, Aug. 19 • 2-4 p.m. Due to wars, invasions, partitioning of lands, boundaries and name changes over generations, DNA may be the only common connection with your ancestors. Guest speaker Jane Gwynn Haldeman will provide techniques for using DNA to answer genealogy questions. Co-sponsored by the Library and the Polish Genealogical Society of America (PGSA).

GENEALOGY GATHERING DROP IN • Central Adult Classroom • Tuesday, Sept. 11 7:30-9:30 p.m. Share your love of family and cultural history at this informal program. Our Genealogist Tony Kierna will give a brief review of genealogical topics, then you can work in small groups based on nationality, skill level or project type to share your findings and learn more about your heritage.

ADULT PROGRAMS

HEALTH & WELLNESS CHOLESTEROL & BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENINGS

OSTEOPOROSIS SCREENINGS

ADULTS FACING SOCIAL CHALLENGES

REGISTER WITH AMITA Central Rasmussen North • Monday, Aug. 6 • 1-3 p.m. Hoffman Estates Branch • Tuesday, Aug. 28 • 4-6 p.m. AMITA Health registered nurses will conduct cholesterol and blood pressure screenings. Register with AMITA at (855) 692-6482. Please select the first available time slot. If you must cancel, call at least 24 hours before your appointment.

REGISTER WITH AMITA Hoffman Estates Branch • Tuesday, Sept. 11 • 1:30-3:30 p.m. Central Rasmussen North • Thursday, Sept. 27 • 3-5 p.m. Anyone over 35 is invited to participate in free osteoporosis screenings provided by AMITA Health registered nurses. Register with AMITA at (855) 692-6482. Please select the first available time slot. If you must cancel, call at least 24 hours before your appointment.

FOR ADULTS WITH HIGH-FUNCTIONING AUTISM OR ASPERGER’S, AND OTHERS FACING SOCIAL CHALLENGES, WHO DO NOT NEED TO BE ACCOMPANIED BY A PARENT OR AIDE.

DEPRESSION AWARENESS

YOGA FOR RELAXATION

BOARD GAME NIGHT

REGISTER NOW • Central Rasmussen North Thursday, Aug. 9 • 7-8:30 p.m. Join Katie Forsythe LCPC, of ProActive Behavioral Services, to learn about signs of depression, anxiety and suicidality, as well as what to do when you notice these signs in yourself or a loved one.

REGISTER NOW • Hanover Park Branch Saturday, Sept. 22 • 1-2 p.m. Learn to love your life, feel incredible and even appreciate stress. TriBalance® Yoga instructors will walk you through simple yoga postures and mental exercises designed to help you access your inner calm and successfully knock out life’s daily challenges.

LIFESOURCE BLOOD DRIVE REGISTER AT LIFESOURCE.ORG WITH SPONSOR CODE J94 • Central Rasmussen South Tuesday, Aug. 14 • Noon - 5 p.m. If you are 18 years or older, weigh at least 110 lbs. and are in good physical health, you can donate the life-giving gift of your blood. (16 or 17-yearsolds can donate with a signed parental consent form.) Donors cannot have given blood in the past eight weeks and must bring a photo ID.

REGISTER NOW • Central Rasmussen South Tuesday, Aug. 14 • 7-8 p.m. Beat the heat and enjoy a low-key night of board gaming with us. We’ll bring the snacks and games; you bring the friendly competition.

HOW TO START CONVERSATIONS REGISTER NOW • Central Rasmussen South Tuesday, Sept. 11 • 7-8 p.m. Join Katie Forsythe LCPC, of Proactive Behavioral Services, to explore ways of starting conversations with others. This will be a fun, interactive program.

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BOOK & MOVIE DISCUSSIONS THE NAMESAKE

DANN & RAYMOND’S MOVIE CLUB

DROP IN • Central Rasmussen North Thursdays, Sept. 6 & Oct. 4 • 7:30-9:30 p.m. September: Where No Man Has Gone Before – The Star Trek Movies. October: Creepshow – the Films of Stephen King.

WHAT ARE YOU READING? DROP IN • Central Workshop • Monday, Aug. 6 10-11 a.m. Spend some time connecting with other readers. Talk about recent books you’ve read in a casual discussion format. You’re sure to walk away with some titles to add to your “To Read” list!

AN HOUR TO KILL REGISTER NOW • Central Rasmussen South Thursday, Aug. 9 • 7-8 p.m. This month: Manhunt: The Twelve-Day Chase for Lincoln’s Killer by James L. Swanson. Limited loaner copies available at the Adult Information Desk beginning July 9.

DIVERSE READS KICK-OFF DROP IN • Central Workshop • Wednesday, Sept. 5 10-11 a.m. Join Fiction librarians as we kick-off our Diverse Reads initiative with breakfast, giveaways and a game. Details about Diverse Reads on page 6.

POLISH BOOK DISCUSSION REGISTER NOW • Central Rasmussen South Wednesday, Sept. 12 • 7:30-9 p.m. We’ll read and discuss books in the Polish language. Upon registration, the moderator will contact you to make arrangements for you to purchase your book.

KOREAN BOOK DISCUSSION REGISTER NOW • Central Rasmussen South Tuesday, Sept. 25 • 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. We’ll read and discuss books in the Korean language. Upon registration, the moderator will contact you to make arrangements for you to purchase the book.

SECOND FLOOR READS REGISTER NOW • Central Rasmussen South Wednesday, Sept. 26 • 6:30-8 p.m. This month: The Fire Next Time by James Baldwin. Limited loaner copies available at the Adult Information Desk beginning Aug. 24.

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ADULT PROGRAMS

- Allicia C., Schaumburg

BUS TRIPS

All bus trip participants will be required to sign a Waiver and Release of Liability on the day of the trip. See page 1 for more information.

LEVEL OF WALKING ON THE TRIP MINIMAL WALKING MODERATE WALKING CONSIDERABLE WALKING

THE PRIDE OF OREGON LUNCH CRUISE Monday, Aug. 6 • 8:45 a.m. - 4 p.m FILLED

MURDER FOR TWO REGISTER NOW • Marriott Theatre, Lincolnshire Wednesday, Aug. 8 • 10:30 a.m. - 4:15 p.m. • $80 During a surprise birthday party, shots ring out and the guest of honor is killed. Everyone is a suspect in this hilarious murder mystery with a twist: One actor investigates the crime, the other plays all of the suspects. Enjoy a pre-selected dinner at the Marriott resort’s Three Embers before the show.

REAL HOUSEWIVES OF INDIANA’S AMISH COUNTRY REGISTER NOW • Middlebury, IN • Monday, Aug. 13 6:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. • $104 Get a first-hand look at a day in the life of Amish women and learn how they do household chores and run businesses without electrical appliances and modern technology. Several Amish women will serve as our hosts, demonstrating Amish homemaking, baking, rug weaving and basket making. Enjoy a delicious, home-cooked “Thrasher Meal” in a gas-lit dining room.

SAINTS & SINNERS OF MILWAUKEE

WANDERING TREE ESTATE

REGISTER NOW • Milwaukee, WI • Thursday, Aug. 16 7:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. • $98 Our morning tour will showcase Milwaukee’s religious diversity with architecturally stunning churches, including the Basilica of St. Josaphat, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church and more. Enjoy a pre-selected lunch at Water Street Brewery as our tour turns to the “sinners” side of Milwaukee: breweries, saloons and former speakeasies. We’ll learn how “Brew City” survived Prohibition and visit the historic Pabst Brewery.

REGISTER NOW • North Barrington Wednesday, Sept. 12 • 7:45 a.m. - 2:15 p.m. • $88 Tour the uniquely beautiful estate of internationally recognized artist and designer Elaine Silets. Her 10-acre garden includes two railway gardens, a Japanese water garden, a greenhouse and more. Tour involves some walking on uneven ground. Enjoy a pre-selected meal inside a vintage 1927 railroad car at Chessie’s Restaurant. We’ll end the day with shopping time at Norton’s U.S.A., a unique American General Store only selling USA-made products.

LINCOLN ON THE WAY TO PONTIAC REGISTER NOW • Pontiac, IL • Thursday, Aug. 23 9:15 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. • $68 In this Illinois’ bicentennial year, celebrate Abraham Lincoln’s contributions to our canals, roads and railroads. Tour guide Dave Clark shares his knowledge of Illinois transportation history as we visit Lockport’s historic Gaylord Building and explore Lincoln Landing. Enjoy a buffet lunch at Public Landing Restaurant, then spend the afternoon touring Pontiac on your own. Museums (Route 66 and Pontiac-Oakland amoung them), murals and plenty of Lincoln history are within easy walking distance.

TOOTSIE REGISTER NOW • Cadillac Palace Theatre, Chicago Wednesday, Oct. 3 • 5-11:30 p.m. • $109 Tootsie tells the story of an actor who struggles to find work until a desperate stunt lands him the role of a lifetime. Santino Fontana, known for his role as Greg on Crazy Ex-Girlfriend and for providing the voice of Prince Hans in Frozen, plays the lead role. Loge section seats. No meal included, but food may be brought aboard the bus.

AMERICAN WRITER’S MUSEUM & ODYSSEY LUNCHEON CRUISE REGISTER NOW • Chicago • Tuesday, Aug. 28 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. • $96 Visit the new American Writer’s Museum and discover how American writers helped shaped our nation’s identity and culture. Dynamic, stateof-the-art exhibit designs allow museum goers to interact with past and present writers in an engaging way. Afterward, board the Odyssey’s new glass-enclosed boat for a two-hour cruise on the Chicago River, complete with three-course luncheon.

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HISTORY

ILLINOIS BICENTENNIAL

CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS

RAILS THAT LINKED THE LAND OF LINCOLN

REGISTER NOW • Central Rasmussen North Wednesday, Aug. 8 • 7-8:15 p.m. In 2007, when the Blackhawks embarked on their road to excellence, Chicago was ready to go along for the ride. Hear about the team’s exciting runs to three Stanley cups from Mark Lazerus, who covers the Blackhawks for the Chicago SunTimes. Part of the Chicagoland: Read All About It series.

OVERLOOKED AMERICANS: 21ST EDITION REGISTER NOW • Central Rasmussen North Friday, Aug. 10 • 7-8:30 p.m. Professor Gary Midkiff will tell you about the rock musician who became a protector of the legacy of Henry David Thoreau, the creator of the concept of “Manifest Destiny,” the leader of WWII’s Band of Brothers, the Mark Twain of American Socialism, the man who created both the lie detector and Wonder Woman, and another side of Bruce Springsteen.

REGISTER NOW • Central Rasmussen Room Friday, Aug. 3 • 2:30-3:30 p.m. Author-historians Gerry and Janet Souter will tell stories of the Illinois railroads, from leaky, steam-driven teakettles to high speed passenger trains hurtling from Chicago to Springfield. It’s a fun journey encompassing transportation, commerce, agriculture and industry. You’ll enjoy the humor, tragedies and victories that shaped our railroad state.

ILLINOIS’ 10 DEFINING MOMENTS REGISTER NOW • Central Rasmussen Room Monday, Aug. 20 • 7-8:30 p.m. Join presenter Gary Midkiff in a program designed to celebrate the Illinois Bicentennial by covering events from all corners of the state and connecting those events to national history. Hear about the Great Chicago Fire of 1871, the race riots of 1917, the 1800s New Madrid earthquakes, the Lincoln - Douglas debates and more.

LINCOLN ON THE WAY TO PONTIAC REGISTER NOW • Pontiac, IL • Thursday, Aug. 23 9:15 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. • $68 See details on page 18.

10 HISTORY MAKERS FROM ILLINOIS REGISTER NOW • Central Rasmussen Room Thursday, Sept. 13 • 1:30-3 p.m. You probably know about Abraham Lincoln, but did you know that Walt Disney, Betty Freidan and Charles Walgreen also called the Prairie State home? Join historian Leslie Goddard in commemorating the state’s 2018 bicentennial by looking at ten intriguing people from Illinois, including heads of state, newsmakers, inventors and others.

THE CHANGING CHICAGO ACCENT REGISTER NOW • Central Rasmussen North Wednesday, Sept. 12 • 7-8:15 p.m. How do you say Chicago? “Shicawgo?” “Chicawgo?” Author Edward McClelland will explain our distinctive, local accent and how it has changed over the years. Based on Mr. McClelland’s book, How to Speak Midwestern. Part of our Chicagoland: Read All About It series.

THE SPACE RACE REGISTER NOW • Central Rasmussen Room Thursday, Sept. 27 • 7-8:30 p.m. In the 1960s, the U.S. and Soviet Union were racing to send men to the Moon. How did the Soviets try to beat the Americans, and what happened after Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin walked on the Moon? Michelle Nichols of the Adler Planetarium will take us back to the Space Race.

SCHAUMBURG TOWNSHIP ILLINOIS BICENTENNIAL HISTORIC BUS TOUR

REGISTER WITH PAT BARCH Tour begins at Schaumburg Township, 1 Illinois Blvd., Hoffman Estates • Sunday, Oct. 14 12:30-2:30 p.m. OR 12:45-2:45 p.m. • $10 donation Jump on board and discover the history that shaped Schaumburg Township. In conjunction with Schaumburg Township and the Schaumburg Township Historical Society, we are sponsoring an historic bus tour to celebrate Illinois’ Bicentennial. We’ll travel to various historic sites in our township and see houses, barns, churches, businesses and cemeteries. Stops will be made at St. Peter Lutheran Church, the Paul Schweikher House and the Sunderlage House. To register, contact Pat Barch at eagle2064@comcast.net or call (847) 755-9630. Registration ends Sept. 30.

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TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS

AUDIO DIGITIZATION

SENIOR FACEBOOK 1

PREMIERE ELEMENTS DVD CREATOR

REGISTER NOW • Central Computer Lab Tuesday, Aug. 7 • 7-8 p.m. Learn about equipment and software available at the Library to transfer your audio-cassette tapes and vinyl records to a digital format.

REGISTER NOW Central Computer Lab • Wednesday, Aug. 15 1:30-3:30 p.m. Central Computer Lab • Sunday, Sept. 23 1:30-3:30 p.m. Learn the basics like uploading photos, finding friends, and create and reply to posts. Please create an account prior to class.

REGISTER NOW • Central Rasmussen North Saturday, Sept. 1 • 10:30 a.m. - Noon Learn how to use Adobe Premiere Elements tool to create a professional DVD complete with chapters and menu.

SENIOR FACEBOOK 2

DROP IN • Hoffman Estates Branch • Thursday, Sept. 13 6:30-7 p.m. Learn about equipment available at the Central Library that can be used to digitize video tapes, 8 mm and Super 8 films. We’ll provide an overview of the different devices and answer your questions.

INTRO TO 3D PRINTING & DESIGN REGISTER NOW • Central Workshop Wednesday, Aug. 8 • 6-7 p.m. Learn more about 3D printing, the Library’s 3D printing service, and the basics of 3D design.

GREEN SCREEN VIDEOS REGISTER NOW • Central Digital Production Studio Thursday, Aug. 9 • 7-8:30 p.m. Learn to use the Library’s Digital Production Studio to make creative videos.

SMARTPHONE PHOTOGRAPHY REGISTER NOW • Central Computer Lab Tuesday, Aug. 14 •7-8 p.m. Learn about phone settings and applications to make your digital pictures look their best.

REGISTER NOW Central Computer Lab • Thursday, Aug. 16 • 1:30-3:30 p.m. Central Computer Lab • Sunday, Sept. 23 • 4:30-6:30 p.m. Take your Facebook page to the next level by adding photos to posts, tagging friends and creating events.

PINTEREST REGISTER NOW • Central Computer Lab Saturdays, Aug. 25 & Sept. 29 • 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Learn the basics of Pinterest, including how to create and organize your boards, follow your friends on Pinterest, share and comment on pins and update your profile settings. Please create an account before coming to class.

VIDEO DIGITIZATION INFORMATION

INTRO TO 360° VIDEO REGISTER NOW • Central Computer Lab Tuesday, Sept. 18 • 6-7:30 p.m. Learn about 360 degree videos and how these are created and edited to be viewed on a virtual reality headset or viewer.

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ALL TECHNOLOGY CLASSES REQUIRE REGISTRATION. CORE COMPUTER CLASSES

Location: Central Computer Lab • Age: High School & up Fee: $12/cardholder; $17/non-cardholder; $9/Seniors 50+ years CLASS

DATE

TIME

Excel 1

Saturday, Aug. 4

10:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m.

Windows 1

Friday, Sept. 7

7:30-9:30 p.m.

Excel 1

Sunday, Sept. 9

1:30-3:30 p.m.

Windows 2

Friday, Sept. 14

7:30-9:30 p.m.

Word 1

Friday, Sept. 21

7:30-9:30 p.m.

Excel 1

Saturday, Oct. 6

10:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m.

MORE COMPUTER CLASSES

Location: Central Computer Lab • Age: High School & up Fee: $12/cardholder; $17/non-cardholder; $9/Seniors 50+ years These classes require you to be proficient in the basics of Windows, Word and/or Excel. If you’re a new user or need a brush-up, please start with our Core Computer Classes. CLASS

DATE

TIME

Excel Charts

Saturday, Aug. 4

1:30-3:30 p.m.

Excel Dates & Logic

Sunday, Aug. 5

1:30-3:30 p.m.

Photoshop Elements 2

Sunday, Aug. 12

1:30-3:30 p.m.

Creating Websites 1

Saturday, Aug. 18

10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Creating Websites 2

Saturday, Aug. 18

1:30-3:30 p.m.

Excel Data Analysis

Sunday, Aug. 19

1:30-3:30 p.m.

Google Calendar

Sunday, Sept. 9

4:30-6:30 p.m.

Photoshop Elements 1

Saturday, Sept. 15

10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Photoshop Elements 2

Saturday, Sept. 15

1:30-3:30 p.m.

PowerPoint 1

Sunday, Sept. 16

1:30-3:30 p.m.

PowerPoint 2

Sunday, Sept. 16

4:30-6:30 p.m.

Excel Fomulas & Functions

Saturday, Sept. 22

10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Excel Formatting Spreadsheets

Saturday, Sept. 22

1:30-3:30 p.m.

Word Design

Friday, Sept. 28

7:30-9:30 p.m.

Access 1

Sunday, Sept. 30

1:30-3:30 p.m.

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Access 2

Sunday, Sept. 30

4:30-6:30 p.m.

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Excel Charts

Saturday, Oct. 6

1:30-3:30 p.m.

Excel Data Analysis

Sunday, Oct. 7

1:30-3:30 p.m.

Excel Dates & Logic

Sunday, Oct. 7

4:30-6:30 p.m.

Downloadable Media REGISTER NOW • Central Adult Classroom Thurday, Sept. 13 • 7-8:30 p.m. Learn to check out and download the Library’s eBooks and audiobooks to your smartphones and tablets. Please bring your device to class. TO SEE THE BEST ORDER IN WHICH

SCHAUMBURG TOWNSHIP DISTRICT LIBRARY • August/September 2018

TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS

COMPUTER CLASSES FOR SENIORS

PHONE AND TABLET CLASSES FOR SENIORS

Location: Central Computer Lab • Age: 50+ years Fee: $9 CLASS

Location: Central Computer Lab • Age: 50+ years Fee: $9 Please bring your device to class.

DATE

TIME

Wednesday, Aug. 1

1:30-3:30 p.m.

Monday, Aug. 6

1:30-3:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Aug. 8

1:30-3:30 p.m.

Senior Word 1 - Part A

Monday, Aug. 20

1:30-3:30 p.m.

Senior Word 1 - Part B

Tuesday, Aug. 21

1:30-3:30 p.m.

Senior Excel 1 - Part A

Wednesday, Aug. 22

1:30-3:30 p.m.

Senior Excel 1 - Part B

Thursday, Aug. 23

1:30-3:30 p.m.

Senior Internet

Monday, Sept. 10

1:30-3:30 p.m.

Senior Gmail

Tuesday, Sept. 11

1:30-3:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Sept. 26

1:30-3:30 p.m.

Thursday, Sept. 27

1:30-3:30 p.m.

Senior Windows 1 Part B Senior Windows 2 Part A Senior Windows 2 Part B

Senior Windows 1 Part A Senior Windows 1 Part B

CLASS

DATE

TIME

Senior iPhone/iPad 1 - Part A

Friday, Aug. 3

7:30-9:30 p.m.

Senior Gmail for Phones & Tablets

Thursday, Aug. 9

1:30-3:30 p.m.

Senior iPhone/iPad 1 - Part B

Friday, Aug. 10

7:30-9:30 p.m.

Senior iPhone/iPad 2 - Part A

Monday, Aug. 13

1:30-3:30 p.m.

Senior iPhone/iPad 2 - Part B

Tuesday, Aug. 14

1:30-3:30 p.m.

Senior Android 1 - Part A

Friday, Aug. 17

7:30-9:30 p.m.

Senior Android 1 - Part B

Friday, Aug. 24

7:30-9:30 p.m.

Senior Android 2 - Part A

Monday, Aug. 27

1:30-3:30 p.m.

Senior Android 2 - Part B

Tuesday, Aug. 28

1:30-3:30 p.m.

Senior iPhone/iPad 1 - Part A

Wednesday, Sept. 5

1:30-3:30 p.m.

Senior iPhone/iPad 1 - Part B

Thursday, Sept. 6

1:30-3:30 p.m.

Senior iPhone/iPad 2 - Part A

Wednesday, Sept. 12

1:30-3:30 p.m.

Senior iPhone/iPad 2 - Part B

Thursday, Sept. 13

1:30-3:30 p.m.

Monday, Sept. 17

1:30-3:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Sept. 18

1:30-3:30 p.m.

Monday, Sept. 24

1:30-3:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Sept. 25

1:30-3:30 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 5

7:30-9:30 p.m.

Senior Android Phone/ Tablet 1 - Part A Senior Android Phone/ Tablet 1 - Part B Senior Android Phone/ Tablet 2 - Part A Senior Android Phone/ Tablet 2 - Part B Senior iPhone/iPad 1-Part A

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