August 2021
TECH BYTES PAGE 10
BOOK DISCUSSIONS PAGE 17
CONTENTS Registration Information PAGE 1
About the Library PAGE 2
All Ages PAGES 3 & 4
Youth PAGES 5–9
Tweens
Registration Information REGISTER FOR PROGRAMS ONLINE: Visit SchaumburgLibrary.org PHONE: Call the Information Desk at (847) 923-3347.
REGISTRATION DESIGNATION
Online Program: These programs take place online on Zoom and similar virtual meeting platforms. Please register to receive a link to join the program at least one hour in advance of the program. Watch Now: Watch anytime after the listed start time and enjoy the program on your own schedule. Pick-Up Program: Please register to receive the materials and instructions. We’ll notify you when materials are ready for pick up. PLEASE NOTE: Please click on each program to read more information. Some programs are available live on YouTube at SchaumburgLibrary.tv, and some live programs also have materials available for pick-up.
(9-12 years)
PAGEs 8 & 9
Teens (12-19 years)
PAGES 10–12
Adults PAGES 13–18
Technology PAGE 19
Image Release All Library visitors permit the Library to take photos and videos and to use these images in future Library publications and promotions, in print and online.
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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
Jillian Bernas - President Julie Wroblewski Bosshart - VP/Secretary Theresa Seyring - Treasurer Anita Forte-Scott Emily Gilbert Amy Mueller Carole Pye
Leadership
Annie Miskewitch, Executive Director Jennifer Hunt, Deputy Director
UPCOMING BOARD MEETING Monday, August 23 • 7 p.m.
Locations & Hours ALL LIBRARY LOCATIONS WILL BE CLOSED MONDAY, MAY 31.
CENTRAL LIBRARY
130 S. ROSELLE ROAD • SCHAUMBURG, IL • (847) 985-4000 Monday – Thursday Friday - Saturday Saturday Sunday Sunday
9 a.m. - 9 p.m. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Noon - 5 p.m.
HANOVER PARK & HOFFMAN ESTATES BRANCHES 1266 IRVING PARK ROAD • HANOVER PARK, IL • (630) 372-7800 1550 HASSELL ROAD • HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL • (847) 885-3511 Monday - Thursday Thursday 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. Friday - Saturday Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sunday Closed Sunday Closed Hours of service subject to change without notice.
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ALL AGES
“Truth is stranger than fiction, but it is because Fiction is obliged to stick to possibilities: Truth isn’t.” – Mark Twain
TOWN SQUARE PROGRAMS The following events takes place outdoors in the Schaumburg Town Square Amphitheater, located at the corner of Schaumburg and Roselle roads. Masks are optional for vaccinated patrons and required for unvaccinated patrons and all patrons ages 2-11.
ORIGAMI EXHIBITION 2021 DROP IN • Central Rasmussen Room Thursday, Sept. 23 - Sunday, Sept. 26 Join the Chicago Area Origami Society (CHAOS) and Windy City Origami as they showcase an international exhibition from origami designers worldwide. Hands-on demos will take place throughout this 4-day exhibit.
KALEIDOSCOPE EYES Monday, Aug. 2 • 6:45-8:15 p.m. This acoustic Beatles tribute band captures the magic of the songwriting and harmonies of the Fab Four. Rain date: Tuesday, Aug. 3.
SUNSET YOGA Thursday, Aug. 12 • 6:30-7:30 p.m. Enjoy an evening of relaxing yoga under the summer skies with Certified Yoga Instructor Marti Lahood.
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CONTACTLESS SERVICES Not comfortable coming into the building quite yet? No problem. We have you covered with our contactless services. • The Central Drive-Up Window is open during regular business hours. Just select “Drive-Up” when placing items on hold, then wait to be notified that your items are ready. Limit 5 items per car. • Curbside Pick-Up continues at our Hanover Park and Hoffman Estates Branches. • Pick-Up Lockers at our Central Library allow for 24/7, contactless access to items. Just select “Central-Lockers” when placing items on hold, then wait to be notified that your items are ready. • We’ve extended our free Wifi signal out to our parking lots at all Library locations and Schaumburg’s Town Square. Bring your device, stay safe in your car and use our free Wifi.
ALL AGES FEATURING... JOB SEEKER ASSISTANCE Anyone searching for a job, looking to change careers, or trying for a promotion will find a plethora of resources available at the Library. Our Business Liaison Librarian, Patti Smolin, will be happy to help you target your job search and connect you with resume assistance and training resources. Contact her at psmolin@stdl.org. From books to programs to websites and online classes, you’ll find a multitude of library resources designed to polish your skills or prepare you for an interview.
ONLINE SERVICES
Check out online services and classes by going to SchaumburgLibrary.org and clicking “E-Library” and “Online Learning.” With your Schaumburg Library card, you’ll have full access to:
BRAINFUSE JOBNOW
Here you’ll find career coaches available from 2 - 9 p.m. every day, providing expert advice on resumes and interview preparation. The service is divided into three main modules, Resume, Job Interviews, Career, and provides resume templates, live expert help in each area, a resume lab, interviewing tips, career planning, and assistance with unemployment benefits.
LINKEDIN LEARNING
(formerly LyndaLibrary) Expand your skill set with expert led video tutorials on technology and career skills, including coding, multimedia production and social media management.
GALE COURSES
REFERENCE SOLUTIONS
(formerly Reference USA) Search business and residential listings, including consumer demographics. Build company lists according to location, industry, number of employees, sales volume and more.
COMPUTER CLASSES
Check out page 18 of this Guide to see our current computer class offerings to build your technology skills.
BOOKS
Don’t forget about books! Check out our bookstacks on the second floor or ask a librarian help you find the business or job-search topics you need.
Take a class on subjects like business, technology, or personal development.
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YOUTH
“Nothing is pleasanter than exploring a library.”
PROGRAMS
STORYTIMES
PRESCHOOL
FAMILY STORYTIME
UNDER THE SEA
REGISTER AUG. 1 • Schaumburg Town Square Wednesday, Aug. 18 • 10-10:30 a.m. Join us for an outdoor family Storytime. Please call (847) 923-3446 to register. To protect our youngest patrons, all program participants ages 2 and older must wear a mask at all times during the program.
ONLINE PROGRAM: JOIN THE WAITLIST 3-5 years with caregiver • Thursday, Aug. 5 • 10-11 a.m. Learn about ocean animals through literacy and math activities. Click to join the waitlist.
PROGRAMA EN LINIA: CUENTOS Y CANCIONES (ONLINE: BILINGUAL STORYTIME) REGISTER AUG. 15 • 2-5 years with caregiver Wednesday, Aug. 25 • 6-6:45 p.m. Stories, songs and art in English and Spanish. Click to register to receive the Zoom link and Program Kit. Cuentos, canciones y arte en ingles y en españole. Haga clic para registrarse para recebir el enlace Zoom y el Kit de Programa.
DIAL-A-STORY
– Walter Savage Landor
ADAPTIVE
AUTISM MOVEMENT THERAPY
PICK-UP PROGRAM • 2-5 years • Mondays REGISTER AUG. 1 • Aug. 9 Paper Plate Fish Bowl REGISTER AUG. 15 • Aug. 23 Cardboard Tube Bug Create a paper craft with your child. Click here to register to request the Program Kit.
ONLINE PROGRAM: REGISTER NOW 3-8 years with caregiver • Wednesdays Aug. 4 & Sept. 1 • 5:30-6 p.m. Aug. 18 • 5-5:30 p.m. Join us for a movement program designed for children with autism spectrum disorder, sensory processing issues or who are differently-abled. Wanda Lee Farnell, Autism Movement Therapy Certified Provider, will lead this program supporting problem solving, speech, social, gross and fine motor skills through movement activities and a craft. Click to register to receive the Zoom link and Program Kit.
RAINFOREST RUMPUS
ADAPTIVE STORYTIME
ONLINE PROGRAM: REGISTER AUG. 15 3-5 years with caregiver • Tuesday, Aug. 31 • 10-11 a.m. Read silly books about rainforest animals and participate in various literacy, math and art activities. Click to register to receive the Zoom link and Program Kit.
ONLINE PROGRAM: REGISTER NOW 3-6 years • Saturday, Aug. 28 • 10-10:45 a.m. Join us for a storytime for children with autism spectrum disorders, sensory processing issues or who are differently-abled. Click to register to receive the Zoom link and Program Kit.
PARENT/CHILD CRAFT
Call (847) 923-3197 Give us a call anytime to hear new and classic stories for kids, read aloud by our staff. New stories are available every Monday and Friday.
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YOUTH PROGRAMS
INTERNATIONAL CAT DAY
MATH INVESTIGATORS
ART STUDIO: LYGIA PAPE
ONLINE PROGRAM: REGISTER NOW 5-12 years • Monday, Aug. 2 • 2-3 p.m. Come celebrate International Cat Day with us! Share your favorite funny cat pictures, videos and stories while we vote which Grumpy Cat face reigns supreme. Click to register to receive the Zoom link.
ONLINE PROGRAM • 5-7 years • Saturdays JOIN THE WAITLIST • Aug. 7 • 2-3 p.m. Odds & Evens REGISTER AUG. 15 • Sept. 4 • 2-3 p.m. Shaping Up In August, listen to a story, complete a craft and play games that all focus on odd and even numbers. In September, listen to a story about shapes and learn about polygons, quadrilaterals and more with your own interactive notebook. We will also be building 2D and 3D shapes using jellybeans and toothpicks. Click to register to receive the Program Kit.
ONLINE PROGRAM: REGISTER AUG. 1 6-9 years • Wednesday, Aug. 11 • 2-3 p.m. Learn about artist Lygia Pape and create a masterpiece inspired by her work. Click to register to receive the Zoom link and Program Kit.
MINI-CHALKBOARD DECORATING PICK-UP PROGRAM: JOIN THE WAITLIST 6-8 years • Tuesday, Aug. 3 Decorate your own mini chalkboard using the materials provided. Click to join the waitlist.
ART STUDIO: ANDY MIKI
READY, SET, KINDERGARTEN
ONLINE PROGRAM: JOIN THE WAITLIST 6-9 years • Wednesday, Aug. 4 • 2-3 p.m. Learn about artist Andy Miki and create a masterpiece inspired by his work. Click to join the waitlist.
ONLINE PROGRAM: REGISTER AUG 1 5 years Tuesday, Aug. 10 • 1-1:45 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 12 • 10-10:45 a.m. Get ready for kindergarten and learn how to be a super student with stories, songs and a craft. This program is for children starting kindergarten later this month. Please choose one session. Click to register to receive the Zoom link and Program Kit.
VIRTUAL FIELD TRIP: ICE CREAM FACTORY ONLINE PROGRAM • 5-8 years REGISTER AUG. 1 • Friday, Aug. 13 • 2-3 p.m. REGISTER AUG. 15 • Thursday, Aug. 26 • 4-5 p.m. Visit an ice cream factory in New York to find out how ice cream is made and complete activities to show what you learned. Click to register to receive the Zoom link and Program Kit.
WORLD OF WATER ONLINE PROGRAM: REGISTER AUG. 1 5-8 years • Monday, Aug. 16 • 4-5 p.m. Explore the world of water by completing different science experiments and activities. Click to register to receive the Zoom link and Program Kit.
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YOUTH
PROGRAMS
PAPER WOVEN SEAHORSE PICK-UP PROGRAM: REGISTER AUG. 1 6-8 years • Tuesday, Aug. 17 Weave paper to create an adorable seahorse. Click to register to receive the Program Kit.
LEGO® BUILDING CHALLENGE ONLINE PROGRAM: REGISTER AUG. 1 5-12 years • Thursday, Aug. 19 • 4-5 p.m. Bring your own LEGOs®, build along with other kids online and try to complete this month’s challenge: design a fantasy classroom. Click to register to receive the Zoom link.
FAIRY TALE CRIME SCENE ONLINE PROGRAM: REGISTER AUG. 1 6-9 years • Saturday, Aug. 21 • 2-3 p.m. Compare and contrast two versions of multiple fairy tales told by two different characters, then decide who is telling the truth by using the clues in your top secret envelopes. Click to register to receive the Zoom link and Program Kit.
FAMILY TRIVIA ONLINE PROGRAM: REGISTER AUG. 15 5-12 years • Friday, Aug. 27 • 3:30-4:30 p.m. Grab everybody in the family and pull up a chair to join us for Family Trivia. Click to register to receive the Zoom link or watch the event live streamed on SchaumburgLibrary.tv.
LINE ART OWL PICK-UP PROGRAM: REGISTER AUG. 15 6-8 years • Tuesday, Aug. 31 Design a unique owl picture incorporating a line art technique. Click to register to receive the Program Kit.
MINDFUL KIDS ONLINE PROGRAM: REGISTER AUG. 15 5-8 years • Friday, Sept. 3 • 3:30-4:30 p.m. Life can be strange and stressful. Join us to stretch, craft, listen to a story and learn about how to be mindful in your daily life. Click to register to receive the Zoom link and Program Kit.
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BOOK EXPLORERS
ONLINE PROGRAM: REGISTER 15 5-8 years • Tuesday, Aug. 24 • 4-5 p.m. Join us while we read aloud and discuss Lubna and Pebble by Wendy Meddour and enjoy activities based on the book. Click to register to receive the Zoom link and Program Kit.
“I like the laptops here and how many books there are, and also the cool little areas where you can read.” -Bisma K., age 9, Hoffman Estates
YOUTH PROGRAMS
TWEEN PROGRAMS FOR AGES 9-12 BETWEEN THE LINES BOOK CLUB
BINARY CODE ART
BACK TO SCHOOL BASH
ONLINE PROGRAM: JOIN THE WAITLIST Tuesday, Aug. 3 • 2-3 p.m. Join us for our tween book club where we’ll discuss I Can Make This Promise by Christine Day and make a memento box. Haven’t had time to read the whole book? No problem! Join us for the discussion anyway to learn about the book and enjoy various interactive activities. Click to join the waitlist.
ONLINE PROGRAM: REGISTER AUG. 1 Monday, Aug. 9 • 2-3 p.m. Learn more about computer language and binary code in this program with an artistic twist. Click to register to receive the Zoom link and Program Kit.
ONLINE PROGRAM: REGISTER AUG. 1 Tuesday, Aug. 17 • 4-5 p.m. Do you have new books for the school year? Join us to have fun covering and decorating your textbooks! We will also decorate a pencil pouch. Click to register to receive the Zoom link and Program Kit.
WHALE PHONE HOLDER PICK-UP PROGRAM: JOIN THE WAITLIST Thursday, Aug. 5 Create a whale-shaped phone holder out of clay. Click to register to join the waitlist.
DIY DESIGNS ONLINE PROGRAM JOIN THE WAITLIST • Friday, Aug. 6 • 2-3 p.m. REGISTER AUG. 15 • Thursday, Sept. 2 • 4-5 p.m. In August, make a fabric-covered notebook, complete with a pen pocket. In September, turn a ribbon into a bookmark. This project will require basic hand sewing abilities. Click to register to receive the Zoom link and Program Kit.
OWEN’S TREAT WATCH NOW: REGISTER NOW • 11-13 years Fridays, Aug. 13 & 27 • 4-4:30 p.m. Teen chef Owen Dodson welcomes you to his kitchen and demonstrates his favorite recipes. Pause, play and follow along with him from your own home. Drop a comment on the video to let us know how yours turned out. A link to the newest video will be emailed one hour prior to the program start time.
MINECRAFT BUILDING CHALLENGE ONLINE PROGRAM: REGISTER AUG. 1 Saturday, Aug. 14 • 2-3:30 p.m. Join us as we use Minecraft Creative mode to build cool and interesting challenges together on the Library’s Minecraft Realms server. Invitations to the Realm will be sent via Zoom once the program has begun. Minecraft software will not be provided. The Library’s Minecraft Realms server is accessible to all versions of Minecraft except Minecraft Java Edition. Click to register to receive the Zoom link.
BOHO WALL HANGING PICK-UP PROGRAM: REGISTER AUG. 1 Thursday, Aug. 19 Make your own cool boho wall hanging using the materials provided. Click to register to receive the Program Kit.
ANIMANGA CLUB ONLINE PROGRAM: REGISTER AUG. 1 Friday, Aug. 20 • 3:30-4:30 p.m. Want to watch the latest in anime releases or chat about the coolest new manga? Join us to share your own artwork and sample snacks and candy from Japan. Click to register to receive the Zoom link and Program Kit.
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YOUTH
“So many books, so little time.”
PROGRAMS
CHAT & CRAFT WITH JESS
GET CREATIVE
ONLINE PROGRAM: REGISTER AUG. 15 Monday, Aug. 23 • 4-5 p.m. Join educator Jess in creating and sponge painting your own resiliency tree. We’ll build our tree from the roots up and identify our strengths as well as the areas in which we want to grow and learn. Click to register to receive the Zoom link and Program Kit.
ONLINE PROGRAM: REGISTER AUG. 15 Monday, Aug. 30 • 4-5 p.m. Come chill out and get in touch with your creative side. This month we’ll be making an ice cream cone garland. Click to register to receive the Zoom link and Program Kit.
QUILLED PAPER APPLE PICK-UP PROGRAM: REGISTER AUG. 15 Thursday, Sept. 2 Create a fall paper craft using the quilling method. Click to register to receive the Program Kit.
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– Frank Zappa
FREE SUMMER MEALS
DROP IN • Hanover Park Branch Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays, Aug. 2 - 13 Noon – 2 p.m. • 1-18 years This summer, stop by our Hanover Park Branch to pick up a free, nutritious grabn-go meal box. Each box serves one child and includes breakfast and lunch for two days. Meals are available to all children 18 or younger. To support social distancing, parents and/or guardians may pick up meals and bring them home to their children. Use Curbside Pick-Up or come inside to pick up your meal box. If using Curbside Pick-Up, please park in a designated spot and call (630) 372-7800 to let us know you’ve arrived. Free Summer Meals are part of the Summer Food Service Program funded through the U.S. Department of Agriculture and administered by the Illinois State Board of Education.
TEEN PROGRAMS
FOR AGES 12-19
TECH BYTES
SUMMER’S END BASH
TEEN DIY
ONLINE PROGRAM: REGISTER NOW Mondays, Aug. 2-9 • 1-2 p.m. Web Development Bell Day Tuesdays, Aug. 3-10 • 1-2 p.m. MIT App Inventor Wednesdays, Aug. 4-11 • 1-2 p.m. Web Project Development On Mondays, we’ll do JavaScript bell ringers to wake up our coding brains and solve tasks with a web interface. On Tuesdays, we’ll learn how to make Android apps and code in block-code, then combine our skills with the MIT App Inventor. On Wednesdays, we’ll create new text-based and visual-based projects, applying our coding skills to make amazing things. No experience necessary. Tech Bytes is taught by advanced high schoolers. Classes are recorded live and posted on SchaumburgLibrary.tv. The class code for Google Classroom is qaf7ibj. Join to view current and previous projects and lessons. Click to register to receive the Zoom link.
REGISTER NOW • Central Library East Lawn Thursday, Aug. 5 • 2:30-3:30 p.m. Join Teen Librarians Allison and Anna for an hour of outdoor fun including games, chalk, music and snacks! We’ll meet outside near the front steps of the Central Library. Masks are optional for vaccinated patrons and required for unvaccinated patrons.
ONLINE PROGRAM Tuesdays REGISTER AUG. 1 Aug. 10 • 4:30-5:30 p.m. Watercolors Aug. 17 • 7-8 p.m. Hanging Paper Sloth REGISTER AUG. 15 Aug. 24 • 4:30-5:30 p.m. Entangled Lantern Get ready to get creative as we tackle a different project each week. Supplies will be provided. Click to register to receive the Zoom link and Program Kit.
CREATE WITH BLOXELS ONLINE PROGRAM: REGISTER NOW Monday, Aug. 2 • 6-7 p.m. Use our Bloxels accounts to create your own games. We’ll work in Bloxels to design a game, placing enemies, obstacles, power-ups and collectibles. You can also customize all the artwork to fit your theme. If using a tablet or phone, you can download the Bloxels app ahead of this session from the App Store or Google Play store. Click to register to receive the Zoom link.
QUARANTEEN KITS PICK-UP PROGRAM: REGISTER AUG. 1 Monday, Aug. 9 Feeling stressed? Sign up to receive a QuaranTEEN kit. Each kit contains a variety of calming activities, crafts and self-care items. Click to register to receive the Program Kit.
ROBOTIC BASICS
ONLINE PROGRAM: REGISTER AUG. 1 Monday, Aug. 9 • 6-7 p.m. Learn to program a virtual robot using VEXcode. Program the robot to steer through an obstacle course using sensors and steering commands. We recommend using a laptop rather a tablet or phone for this session. Click to register to receive the Zoom link.
CREATING & PUBLISHING MUSIC ONLINE REGISTER NOW • Teen Place Thursdays, Aug. 12 & 26 • 6-7 p.m. Learn to create, record and publish your music to online streaming platforms. A professional sound engineer will guide you through different elements of music creation and the business. Audio recording kits are available for Schaumburg Township District Library teen cardholders to check out the equipment and record from home. Masks are optional for vaccinated patrons and required for unvaccinated patrons. Have questions or equipment issues? Come to Teen Record Label: Office Hours on Aug. 21 listed on page 11.
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TEEN
“There are a lot of books here I’m interested in, like fiction and magical books.”
PROGRAMS
AMONG US FOR TEENS ONLINE PROGRAM: REGISTER AUG. 1 Monday, Aug. 16 • 6-7 p.m. Can you complete all your tasks before the Imposter sabotages the mission? Join us to play Among Us with other teens. You must have Among Us installed on a device. (It’s a free download from the App Store or Google Play.) We’ll use Zoom for live audio communication. We recommend using one device for playing Among Us and another for using Zoom to talk with other players. Click to register to receive the Zoom link.
LGBTQ+ ZINE PROJECT DROP IN • Sunday, Aug. 1- Sunday, Sept. 12 Calling all LGBTQ+ teens and allies! Are you interested in earning some service hours while designing and creating? Stop by Teen Place to be a part of the LGBTQ+ Zine Project. Using the supplies provided, create a one-page addition to a communal zine (made entirely by teens) on any topic under the LGBTQ+ umbrella that will later be compiled and put out for the public to take and enjoy. For more information, or to pick up a kit to make the zine at home, email teenservices@stdl.org.
-Mona A., age 14, Schaumburg
IGNITE: A SOCIAL JUSTICE BOOK DISCUSSION FOR TEENS ONLINE PROGRAM: REGISTER AUG. 1 Wednesday, Aug. 18 • 7:15-8 p.m. Join fellow teens for a thoughtful discussion on topics related to social justice and activism. August’s conversation centers around The Wave by Todd Strasser. Free copies of the book and snacks will be provided in the Program Kit. Click to register to receive the Zoom link and Program Kit.
CREATE & CHILL WITH INDIRA & JESS ONLINE PROGRAM: REGISTER AUG. 1 Thursday, Aug. 19 • 4-5 p.m. Come make it rain with Indira and Jess! Join us to learn about the wonder and power of rain sticks and create your own to enjoy the relaxing and comforting sound of steady rain. Click to register to receive the Zoom link and Program Kit.
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TEEN RECORD LABEL: OFFICE HOURS REGISTER NOW • Teen Place • Saturday, Aug. 21 9:30-11 a.m. Participants in the Teen Record Label project can get their questions answered in person. Come with questions or bring a piece of equipment and we’ll troubleshoot with sound engineer Jalen Little. Meetings will be held one-on-one. Please register only if you plan on attending the help session. Masks are optional for vaccinated patrons and required for unvaccinated patrons.
POP MUSIC TRIVIA ONLINE PROGRAM: DROP IN Monday, Aug. 23 - Friday, Aug. 27 Relive the songs of early 2000s summers. This quiz will be active all week, so play when you want to on Crowdpurr! Click to play on Crowdpurr.
TEEN PROGRAMS
3D DESIGN FOR 3D PRINTING
CHESS CLUB
ONLINE PROGRAM: REGISTER AUG. 1 Monday, Aug. 23 • 6-7 p.m. Learn about basic 3D design for 3D printing. Create models, shapes, jewelry and more with Tinkercad. One free print per teen will be available at a later date. Please set up a Tinkercad account before the event. Click to register to receive the Zoom link.
ONLINE PROGRAM: REGISTER NOW Wednesday, Sept. 1 • 6-7 p.m. Conant High School Varsity Chess Team members instruct students in this club for all skill levels. You’ll learn strategy, openings and tactics to help you become a better chess player. You’ll need access to two devices: one for the Zoom meeting and one with a lichess.org account. Please create your free Lichess account before the club begins. Click to register to receive the Zoom link.
TEEN BOOK DISCUSSION ONLINE PROGRAM: REGISTER AUG. 1 Thursday, Aug. 26 • 7-8 p.m. Enjoy snacks while you chat with fellow teens about A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness. A free copy of the book and snacks will be provided in the Program Kit. Click to register to receive the Zoom link and Program Kit.
FREE SUMMER MEALS
DROP IN • Hanover Park Branch Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays, Aug. 2 - 13 Noon – 2 p.m. • 1-18 years This summer, stop by our Hanover Park Branch to pick up a free, nutritious grab-n-go meal box. Each box serves one child and includes breakfast and lunch for two days. Meals are available to all children 18 or younger. To support social distancing, parents and/or guardians may pick up meals and bring them home to their children. Use Curbside Pick-Up or come inside to pick up your meal box. If using Curbside Pick-Up, please park in a designated spot and call (630) 372-7800 to let us know you’ve arrived. Free Summer Meals are part of the Summer Food Service Program funded through the U.S. Department of Agriculture and administered by the Illinois State Board of Education.
“Libraries store the energy that fuels the imagination. They open up windows to the world and inspire us to explore and achieve, and contribute to improving our quality of life.” -Sidney Sheldon, writer, director and producer
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ADULT PROGRAMS
MEET AUTHORS MEGAN MIRANDA & SHARI LAPENA ONLINE PROGRAM: REGISTER NOW Thursday, Aug. 12 • 7-8 p.m. Bestselling authors Megan Miranda (Such A Quiet Place) and Shari Lapena (Not A Happy Family) come together to discuss their new thrillers! The evening will be moderated by suspense author Mary Kubica. Receive a signed bookplate with each copy of Such A Quiet Place purchased, while supplies last. Presented in partnership with multiple Illinois libraries. Click to register to receive the Zoom link.
THRILLER SEEKERS ONLINE PROGRAM: REGISTER NOW Thursday, Aug. 5 • 3-4 p.m. Talk about thrillers with like-minded readers. In advance of the author event with Megan Miranda and Shari Lapena on Thursday, Aug. 12, we’ll discuss the appeal of the domestic thriller. Join us to get the rundown on their books and share your favorite thriller titles by any author. Click to register to receive the Zoom link.
PROGRAMS ON CABLE ACCESS Hanover Park • Comcast channel 17, AT&T channel 99 Daily • 7 p.m. Hoffman Estates • Comcast channel 6, AT&T channel 99 Tuesdays • 7 p.m. Some of our most popular programs are now available on our local cable access channels. Enjoy adult book talks, oral histories and more, all from the comfort of your home.
MINDFUL PARENT GROUP
SLEEP HYGIENE
REGISTER NOW • Wednesdays, 6-7 p.m. ONLINE PROGRAM • Aug. 4 & Sept. 1 Spring Valley Nature Center, 1111 E. Schaumburg Rd. Wednesday, Aug. 18 It’s time to be an OWL - Observe, Wait and Listen. Find ways to calm your mind and body and stay present. Join us for delightful experiences and learn to take care of yourself. Masks are optional for vaccinated patrons and required for unvaccinated patrons. Click to register.
ONLINE PROGRAM: REGISTER NOW Thursday, Aug. 12 • 1:30-3 p.m. Join Michal Rosenberg from The Village of Hoffman Estates Health and Human Services to learn how to get a good night’s rest and work through insomnia and other sleep problems. Click to register to receive the Zoom link or watch the event live streamed on SchaumburgLibrary.tv.
FROM BOSSA NOVA TO BEBOP & BEYOND
ONLINE PROGRAM: REGISTER NOW Tuesday, Aug. 17 • 7-8:30 p.m. Canning and preserving doesn’t have to involve a lot of fancy equipment or a huge garden - in fact, you probably already have most of the equipment you need for small batch preserving. Join Andrea Pracht of My Kitchen Clatter as she demonstrates making a tomato-based salsa from your preserves. Click to register to receive the Zoom link or watch the event live streamed on SchaumburgLibrary.tv.
ONLINE PROGRAM: REGISTER NOW Thursday, Aug. 5 • 7-8:30 p.m. Join us to explore the influence of Brazilian popular music on American popular music and vice versa. Presenter Mark Tonelli will discuss important musical figures from both cultures, including Antonio Carlos Jobim, Joao Gilberto, Stan Getz, Chico Barque, Milton Nascimento, Caetano Veloso, Legião Urbano, Billy Joel, and Frank Sinatra. Click to register to receive the Zoom link.
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SMALL BATCH PRESERVING
“I’ve been coming since the 70s. It’s a well-supplied library with lots of movies and books. I bring the grandkids, too.”
ADULT PROGRAMS
-Don C., Hoffman Estates
LET’S TALK: A SENIOR DISCUSSION GROUP ONLINE PROGRAM: REGISTER NOW Friday, Aug. 20 • 10-11 a.m. Share information on topics that interest you, ask questions and enjoy the company of others. This program is geared toward the over 50 crowd, but all are welcome. Click to register to receive the Zoom link.
POP MUSIC TRIVIA ONLINE PROGRAM: DROP IN Monday, Aug. 23 - Friday, Aug. 27 Relive the songs of early 2000s summers! This quiz will be active all week, so play when you want on Crowdpurr. Click to play on Crowdpurr.
SAFFRON & CARDAMOM
CHICAGO TRANSIT NATURE HIKES
ONLINE PROGRAM: REGISTER NOW Tuesday, Aug. 24 • 7-8:30 p.m. Join presenter Jacqueline Saper to examine Iran’s culture and history through food. We’ll learn which dishes are made for holiday celebrations and religious ceremonies, and much more. Jacqueline Saper’s memoir, From Miniskirt to Hijab: A Girl in Revolutionary Iran, is the winner of the Chicago Writers Association 2020 Book of the Year Award for Traditional Nonfiction. Click to register to receive the Zoom link or watch the event live streamed on SchaumburgLibrary.tv.
ONLINE PROGRAM: REGISTER NOW Thursday, Aug. 26 • 7-8:30 p.m. Who says you need to drive hours out of town to take a walk in the woods? Chicago’s robust network of public transit means the region’s forest preserves, rivers, swamps, dunes and even the lakefront trail are all within easy reach. Discover more than thirty hikes easily accessible by CTA, Metra or the South Shore Line, featured in Lindsay Welbers’s Chicago Transit Hikes. Click to register to receive the Zoom link or watch the event live streamed on SchaumburgLibrary.tv.
CUTTING THE CABLE CORD ONLINE PROGRAM: REGISTER NOW Saturday, Aug. 28 • 10 a.m. - Noon Learn about services and devices that will allow you to get rid of cable TV service. Click to register to receive the Zoom link.
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ADULT PROGRAMS
SUMMER TO FALL VEGETABLES ONLINE PROGRAM: REGISTER NOW Tuesday, Aug. 31 • 7-8:30 p.m. Join University of Illinois Extension Horticulture Educator Bruce J. Black as he shares some tips for planting fall vegetables. He’ll review which vegetables are better suited for a late summer planting and provide information on how to store fall-harvested vegetables for their long shelf life. Click to register to receive the Zoom link or watch the event live streamed on SchaumburgLibrary.tv.
Exploring Libraries after work to check out books and other resources to use for completing her homework. But time marched on, and now Mayra is married and has a different reason for visiting the Library.
9/11 MEMORIAL MUSEUM VIRTUAL TOUR ONLINE PROGRAM: REGISTER NOW Wednesday, Sept. 1 • 7-8:30 p.m. Join us for a high-definition, recorded virtual tour from the 9/11 Memorial and Museum showcasing its core collection and museum grounds. Solemn and informational, this tour will be an impactful reminder of the upcoming 20th anniversary of 9/11. The program will also feature images from the Library’s upcoming poster exhibit from the 9/11 Memorial and Museum and a discussion of your memories of that day. Click to register to receive the Zoom link.
LITTLE WOMEN OF BAGHLAN ONLINE PROGRAM: REGISTER NOW Tuesday, Sept. 7 • 7-8:30 p.m. Little Women of Baghlan describes life in rural Afghanistan. Through the first-hand account of Jo, a Peace Corps Volunteer at a Nursing School for Girls, author Susan Fox shares her stories about women’s rights in Afghanistan before the Taliban, before the Russian invasion and before the Afghan war. Click to register to receive the Zoom link or watch the event live streamed on SchaumburgLibrary.tv.
As Mayra Zarate plays with her daughter Valencia in the Enchanted Forest, she recalls her early days of using the Library to do research for college papers. Back then, in 2006, she was living in Addison, working at the Streets of Woodfield and attending Morris College. She’d come to the Library before or
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“We like exploring different libraries and playgrounds,” she said. “This one is huge and Valencia loves the nooks based on children’s stories here in the Enchanted Forest.” Little Valencia certainly seemed to be enjoying herself as she explored Mole’s Cottage from The Wind in the Willows and tried out the chairs in the area by The Tale of Benjamin Bunny. “This is her first time here,” Mayra said, “but we’ll definitely be back.”
“It’s great that there are all kinds of kids’ stuff, and for myself, books and movies. We used the online programs a lot during the pandemic.”
ADULT PROGRAMS
-Jason M., Hoffman Estates
LITERACY & CITIZENSHIP In person literacy and citizenship classes are returning to the Library for the Fall semester. Registration and testing for Literacy classes will open Aug. 2. New and returning students are strongly encouraged to make appointments early for registration and testing which will take place at Forest View Educational Center, 2121 S. Goebbert Rd. in Arlington Heights. Morning, noon and evening appointments are available throughout August. Citizenship classes will begin Monday, Sept. 13 and registration will be held at the first class. Only registered students can attend the classes. Please click to learn more.
AUGUST ESL CONVERSATION CLUBS ONLINE PROGRAM: JOIN THE WAITLIST Wednesdays, Aug. 4-18 • 6:30-8 p.m. Fridays, Aug. 6-20 • 10-11:30 a.m. Practice your English conversation skills in this live, online discussion. Please choose one session per week (Wednesday evening or Friday morning) to help ensure we have space to accommodate everyone. Click to join the waitlist.
SEPTEMBER ESL CONVERSATION CLUBS
REGISTER NOW Online Program • Wednesdays, Sept. 1-29 • 6:30-7:30 p.m. Central Rasmussen North • Fridays, Sept. 3-24 • 10-11 a.m. Hanover Park Branch • Tuesdays, Sept. 7-28 • 1:30-2:30 p.m. Practice your English conversation skills with other English language learners. For in-person programs, masks are optional for vaccinated patrons and required for unvaccinated patrons. Click to register.
IMMIGRATION 101 ONLINE PROGRAM: REGISTER NOW Monday, Aug. 16 • 6-8 p.m. Maria del Carmen Rodriguez, Community Relations Officer, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) District 34 with present an overview on the eligibility process available for those seeking to become a lawful permanent resident (LPR) and/or a U.S. citizen. She’ll cover visa categories available for entry into the U.S., and eligibility requirements and qualifications for those seeking immigration benefits. A question and answer session will follow the presentation. Click to register to receive the Zoom link.
USE YOUR FOREIGN DEGREE IN THE U.S. ONLINE PROGRAM: REGISTER NOW Monday, Aug. 23 • 6:30-7:30 p.m. Upwardly Global helps refugees and immigrants get back into their professional fields. Learn about their free training, job coaches, networking opportunities and other services. Click to register to receive the Zoom link.
NAVIGATING ONLINE TOOLS & RESOURCES FOR IMMIGRANTS ONLINE PROGRAM: REGISTER NOW Thursday, Sept. 2 • 6-8 p.m. Learn how to find information about immigration benefits, apply for benefits or a change in immigration status online, use study materials for the naturalization exam and more from Maria del Carmen Rodriguez, Community Relations Officer, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) District 34. A question and answer session will follow the presentation. Click to register to receive the Zoom link.
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“Reading makes immigrants of us all. It takes us away from home, but more important, it finds homes for us everywhere.” -Jean Rhys, novelist
BOOK & MOVIE DISCUSSIONS SUMMER READS BOOK DISCUSSION
SECOND FLOOR READS
50+ BOOK DISCUSSION
REGISTER NOW • Town Square Gazebo Wednesday, Aug. 11 • 10-11 a.m. Join us to discuss 8 Perfect Murders by Peter Swanson. Contact the Fiction Desk at (847) 923-3140 to arrange pick up of the book, or check out the eBook or eAudiobook from The Digital Library of Illinois, Axis360 or Hoopla. Masks are optional for vaccinated patrons and required for unvaccinated patrons. Click to register.
ONLINE PROGRAM: REGISTER NOW Wednesday, Aug. 18 • 6:30-8 p.m. Join us for our non-fiction book discussion group. This month’s title: Talking to Strangers: What We Should Know About the People We Don’t Know by Malcolm Gladwell. Register to receive the Zoom link and reserve a loan copy of the book, or check out the eAudiobook from Digital Library of Illinois with your Schaumburg Library card. Click to register to receive the Zoom link.
REGISTER NOW Triphahn Center, 1685 W Higgins Rd, Hoffman Estates Monday, Aug. 23 • 1-2 p.m. Join us to discuss Anxious People by Fredrik Backman. Discussion copies of the title will be available at the Hoffman Estates and Central Library locations beginning Aug. 1, or check out the eBook or eAudiobook from The Digital Library of Illinois with your Schaumburg Library card. Masks are optional for vaccinated patrons and required for unvaccinated patrons. Click to register.
HOUR TO KILL ONLINE PROGRAM: REGISTER NOW Thursday, Aug. 12 • 7-8 p.m. Join us for our true crime book discussion group. This month’s title: 18 Tiny Deaths: The Untold Story of Frances Glessner Lee and the Invention of Modern Forensics by Bruce Goldfarb. Register to reserve a copy of the book, or check out the eAudiobook on Hoopla without waiting, using your Schaumburg Library card. Click to register to receive the Zoom link.
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DANN & RAYMOND’S MOVIE CLUB ONLINE PROGRAM: REGISTER NOW Thursday, Sept. 2 • 7-9 p.m. Join Dann Gire and Raymond Benson for a virtual version of their ever-popular movie club. This month’s topic: Forbidden Fruit - The Golden Age of Exploitation Films. Click to register to receive the Zoom link.
ADULT PROGRAMS
GENEOLOGY
HISTORY EVERY COLOR HAS A STORY ONLINE PROGRAM: REGISTER NOW Tuesday, Aug. 10 • 7-8:30 p.m. 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! Presenter Laura Keyes will share the powerful and colorful history of color. Click to register to receive the Zoom link.
WHAT’S ON THE WALLS? FADING ADS OF CHICAGO
RACE TO SAVE THE TITANIC ONLINE PROGRAM: REGISTER NOW Thursday, Aug. 19 • 7-8:30 p.m. One hundred and sixty minutes - that’s all the time rescuers had before the largest ship in the world slipped beneath the icy Atlantic. Author and presenter William Hazelgrove will share stories of the amazing heroism and astounding incompetence related to the sinking of the most advanced ship in history. Click to register to receive the Zoom link or watch the event live streamed on SchaumburgLibrary.tv.
RESEARCHING COLONIAL AMERICAN ANCESTORS ONLINE PROGRAM: REGISTER NOW Tuesday, Aug. 10 • 7-8:30 p.m. Did your ancestors live in one of the original 13 colonies? Were they here before the Revolutionary War? Join guest presenter Jane G. Haldeman to find out what records are available and where to find them, so you can learn about your colonial American ancestors. Click to register to receive the Zoom link.
ONLINE PROGRAM: REGISTER NOW Wednesday, Aug. 11 • 6:30-7:45 p.m. For more than 30 years, Joseph Marlin has been snapping photos of ads painted on Chicago’s brick buildings. As more and more of them fade away, so does their history. Join Marlin as he shares his collection. Part of our Chicagoland: Read All About It series. Click to register to receive the Zoom link.
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TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS
HIGH SCHOOL & UP
ONLINE PROGRAM • REGISTER NOW The following programs take place on Zoom. Click each program to register and receive the Zoom link.
SNAPCHAT
EXCEL 1
EXCEL CHARTS
Tuesday, Aug. 3 • 10 a.m. - Noon
Tuesday, Aug. 10 • 10 a.m. - Noon
Thursday, Aug. 19 • 10 a.m. - Noon
HOW TO HOST A ZOOM MEETING
EXCEL FORMULAS & FUNCTIONS
SENIOR IPHONE/IPAD 3
Wednesday, Aug. 4 • 7-8:30 p.m.
Thursday, Aug. 12 • 10 a.m. - Noon
Thursday, Aug. 19 • 6:30-8:30 p.m.
TIKTOK
SENIOR IPHONE/IPAD 2
ESSENTIAL APPS
Thursday, Aug. 5 • 10 a.m. - Noon
Thursday, Aug. 12 • 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Aug. 25 • 10 a.m. - Noon
SENIOR IPHONE/IPAD 1
EXCEL FORMATTING SPREADSHEETS
SENIOR IPHONE/IPAD 4
Thursday, Aug. 5 • 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Aug. 17 • 10 a.m. - Noon
Thursday, Aug. 26 • 6:30-8:30 p.m.
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