Schaumburg Township District Library - October 2020 Guide by Schaumburg Township District Library

October 2020

PICK-UP NO-TOUCH LOCKERS PAGE 3

BUSINESS & CAREERS PAGE 15

CONTENTS Registration Information PAGE 1

About the Library PAGE 2

All Ages PAGES 3

Youth PAGES 4–8

Tweens (9-12 years)

PAGE 7 & 8

Registration Information REGISTER FOR 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.

REGISTRATION DESIGNATION

Join Live: 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 through our Curbside Pick-Up. We’ll notify you when materials are ready for pick up. Phone-in Program: Call (847) 923-3195 about five minutes before the program start time to join. 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.

Teens (12-19 years)

PAGES 9–11

Adults PAGES 12–16

Technology PAGE 17

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.

Locations & Hours CENTRAL LIBRARY

130 S. ROSELLE ROAD • SCHAUMBURG, IL • (847) 985-4000 Monday – Friday 9-11 a.m. Open to seniors and vulnerable individuals 1-8 p.m. Open to the general public 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Curbside Pick-Up and accepting returns 9 a.m. - 10 p.m. Staff are answering the phone and chat messages Saturday 10 a.m. - Noon 2-5 p.m. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Open to seniors and vulnerable individuals Open to the general public Curbside Pick-Up and accepting returns Staff are answering the phone and chat messages

Sunday Noon – 1 p.m. 2-4 p.m. Noon – 5 p.m.

Open to seniors and vulnerable individuals Open to the general public Curbside pickup, accepting returns, and staff are answering phone & chat messages

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 10 a.m. - Noon Open to seniors and vulnerable individuals 1-8:30 p.m. Open to the general public 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. Curbside pickup, accepting returns, and staff are answering phone & chat messages Friday - Saturday 10 a.m. - Noon Open to seniors and vulnerable individuals 1-4:30 p.m. Open to the general public 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Curbside pickup, accepting returns, and staff are answering phone & chat messages Sunday Closed

Board Members

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

Leadership

Annie Miskewitch, Executive Director Jennifer Hunt, Deputy Director UPCOMING BOARD MEETINGS Monday • 7 p.m. Oct. 19

Hours of service subject to change without notice.

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PROGRAMS FOR

ALL AGES

NEW BI-LINGUAL ® STORYWALK Enjoy an awardwinning story in Spanish (with English translation) while getting some fresh autumn air and exercise by visiting our new StoryWalk® at Fabbrini Park behind MacArthur International Spanish Academy, 1800 Chippendale Rd, Hoffman Estates.

unfamiliar. In this story of family, determination, and happier tomorrows, you’ll gain a clearer understanding of what immigrants face as they leave their homelands behind in hopes of a better life. Dreamers is not only an award-winning story, but has also won awards for its beautiful illustrations created with acrylics and ink. It is our first bi-lingual StoryWalk®!

Dreamers, by Yuyi Morales, is an engaging story about an immigrant mother and child who bring their hopes and dreams to a new land where everything is

Each page of Dreamers will be posted on stands stationed in the park, so you can read the story as you walk.

LOCKERS OFFER NO-TOUCH PICKUP Our lockers have arrived and will be available for use later this month! We know many of you will love this new, no-touch way to pick up materials from the Central Library in Schaumburg. To use the lockers, simply go online and place your Library books or videos on hold, select “Lockers - Central” as pick up location, then come to the Library when you receive an email or call saying your items are ready for pickup. Once you arrive, press the “Get Started” button on the screen, then scan your Library card or type in the number and PIN. You’ll see a list of your requested items. If it’s correct, press “accept” and your locker will open. After retrieving your items, just close the locker door and you’re all set! The lockers are located along the wall near the West entrance.

SKIP THE LINES WITH SELFCHECKOUT If waiting in line is on your “things I hate to do” list, try our new self-checkout machines, which will soon be available. Located in the Central Library lobby, our four self-checkouts are user-friendly, with easy prompts that will allow you to check out in seconds. As long as you have your PIN number and Library card (or Library card number), you can skip the lines and be on your way with your new Library materials in tow.

DIAL-A-STORY 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.

PROGRAMS ON CABLE ACCESS Hanover Park • Comcast channel 17, AT&T channel 99 For kids: Daily • 10 a.m. For adults: Daily • 7 p.m. Hoffman Estates • Comcast channel 6, AT&T channel 99 For kids: Wednesdays • 10 a.m. For adults: Tuesdays • 7 p.m. Some of our most popular programs are now available on our local cable access channels. Enjoy storytimes, craft programs, book talks, oral histories and more, all from the comfort of your home.

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I like checking out Disney books and almost every kind of book. I love to read. --Michelle K., Schaumburg. Age 7

YOUTH PROGRAMS

STORYTIMES

PRESCHOOL

BOUNCING BABY STORYTIME

DIAL-A-STORY

PRESCHOOL PUPPETEERS

JOIN LIVE: REGISTER NOW • 0-12 months Tuesdays, Oct. 6-27 • 10-10:30 a.m. Inspire a love of reading with short, interactive stories, songs, lap sit bounces and rhymes. This storytime is intended for children who are not yet walking. Click to register to receive a Zoom link and a storytime kit.

DROP IN • Fridays, Oct. 2-30 & Mondays, Oct. 5-26 Call the Library at (847) 923-3197 to hear this week’s story. New stories available every Monday and Friday.

JOIN LIVE: REGISTER OCT. 1 3-5 years with caregiver • Friday, Oct. 30 • 10-11 a.m. Children and their caregivers will learn about characters and props through games and activities, culminating in a live Zoom performance of Meighan Peifer’s The Chocolate Chip Ghost. Click to register to receive a Zoom link and a program kit.

EVENING STORYTIME - FILLED JOIN LIVE: REGISTER NOW 0-5 years with caregiver • Tuesdays, Oct. 6-27 • 6:30-7 p.m. Let us help you kick-start your little one’s bedtime routine with stories, flannels and songs. Click to join the waitlist.

WOBBLY WALKERS STORYTIME JOIN LIVE: REGISTER NOW • 1 year olds Mondays, Oct. 5-26 • 10-10:30 a.m. Children just starting to walk and explore the world will enjoy this storytime with short stories, music and fun moves. Click to register to receive a Zoom link and a storytime kit.

PUMPKIN INVESTIGATION - FILLED JOIN LIVE: REGISTER NOW 3-6 years with caregiver • Saturday, Oct. 3 • 2-3 p.m. Conduct experiments on a pumpkin, predict what will happen to it, learn about its life cycle and use it to make a craft. Click to join the waitlist.

PARENT/CHILD CRAFTS PICK-UP PROGRAM •REGISTER NOW 2-5 years • Monday, Oct. 5 • Handprint Owl PICK-UP PROGRAM: REGISTER OCT. 1 2-5 years • Monday, Oct. 12 • Rake & Leaves 2-5 years • Monday, Oct. 19 • Paper Stripe Pumpkin 2-5 years • Monday, Oct. 26 • Paper Bag Monster Click to receive the program kit with instructions and supplies.

PRESCHOOL HALLOWEEN PACKET PICK-UP PROGRAM: REGISTER OCT. 1 2-5 years • Saturday, Oct. 31 Pick up a packet of Halloween games and activities to do with your preschooler. Click to receive the program kit with instructions and supplies.

HALLOWEEN DANCE PARTY JOIN LIVE: REGISTER OCT. 1 0-5 years with caregiver • Saturday, Oct. 31 • 10-10:30 a.m. It’s a monster mash! Show off your costume in our virtual Halloween-themed dance party. Click to register to receive a Zoom link.

TODDLING TWOS & THREES - FILLED JOIN LIVE: REGISTER NOW 2-3 years with caregiver • Thursdays, Oct. 1-29 10-10:30 a.m. This storytime is for toddlers who have more developed motor skills and are ready for slightly longer books. Click to join the waitlist.

PRESCHOOL STORYTIME JOIN LIVE: REGISTER NOW • 3-5 years Wednesdays, Oct. 7-28 • 1-1:30 p.m. Is your little one in or getting ready to go to preschool? We will share stories and songs, then complete a craft together. Click to register to receive a Zoom link and a storytime kit.

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YOUTH PROGRAMS

ADAPTIVE

AUTISM MOVEMENT THERAPY JOIN LIVE: REGISTER NOW 3-8 years with caregiver • Wednesdays, Oct. 7 & 21 5:30-6 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 a Zoom link and a program kit.

ADAPTIVE STORYTIME JOIN LIVE: REGISTER NOW • 3-6 years Saturday, Oct. 24 • 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 a Zoom link and a program kit.

I can get DVDs and video games and books. I especially like the Switch games. --Aiden H., Schaumburg. Age 8

MYSTERY ART - FILLED

HANGING BAT

JOIN LIVE: REGISTER NOW • 6-9 years Monday, Oct. 5 • 4-5 p.m. Join us as we complete a mystery fall-themed art project! Click to join the waitlist.

PICK-UP PROGRAM: REGISTER OCT. 1 6-8 years • Tuesday, Oct. 13 Create a hanging bat decoration. Click to receive the program kit with instructions and supplies.

NEWSPRINT KITTY COLLAGE FILLED

FOSSIL LAB

PICK-UP PROGRAM: REGISTER NOW 5-9 years • Tuesday, Oct. 6 Create a unique portrait of a cat from newsprint and other materials. Click to join the waitlist.

MATH INVESTIGATORS: HAUNTED MONEY JOIN LIVE: REGISTER OCT. 1 • 5-7 years Thursday, Oct. 8 • 2-3 p.m. Listen to a story about counting money, then use our menu of creepy decorations to determine how much money it will cost to create your perfect haunted house. Click to register to receive a Zoom link and a program kit.

CARDBOARD STEAM: CARDBOARD ANIMALS JOIN LIVE: REGISTER OCT. 1 • 5-8 years Saturday, Oct. 10 • 2-3 p.m. Learn how to make animals out of cardboard in new and interesting ways. Click to register to receive a Zoom link and a program kit.

WONDERFUL WEAVING JOIN LIVE: REGISTER OCT. 1 • 7-10 years Monday, Oct. 12 • 2-3 p.m. Weave up a colorful fall tree made of yarn. Click to register to receive a Zoom link and a program kit.

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JOIN LIVE: REGISTER OCT. 1 • 5-8 years Tuesday, Oct. 13 • 4-5 p.m. Become paleontologists by digging up fossils and creating your own. Click to register to receive a Zoom link and a program kit.

ART STUDIO: FAITH RINGGOLD JOIN LIVE: REGISTER OCT. 1 • 6-9 years Thursday, Oct. 15 • 4-5 p.m. Join us in Art Studio as we learn about artist Faith Ringgold and make our own story quilts. Click to register to receive a Zoom link and a program kit.

Q-TIP SKELETON PICK-UP PROGRAM: REGISTER OCT. 1 5-8 years • Tuesday, Oct. 20 Create a skeleton out of Q-tips. Click to receive the program kit with instructions and supplies.

YOUTH PROGRAMS

HAUNTED HOUSES JOIN LIVE: REGISTER OCT. 1 • 7-10 years Tuesday, Oct. 20 • 4-5 p.m. Turn a cardboard carton into a creepy haunted house. Click to register to receive a Zoom link and a program kit.

VIRTUAL FIELD TRIP: AQUARIUM JOIN LIVE: REGISTER OCT. 1 • 5-8 years Thursday, Oct. 22 • 4-5 p.m. Go on a virtual field trip to the Monterey Bay Aquarium where we will learn about sea creatures and watch them live! Click to register to receive a Zoom link and a program kit.

HALLOWEEN PAPER ACCORDION CRAFTS PICK-UP PROGRAM: REGISTER OCT. 1 6-10 years • Tuesday, Oct. 27 Create a witch, pumpkin, ghost and black cat with folded paper. Click to receive the program kit with instructions and supplies.

HALLOWEEN FAMILY FEUD JOIN LIVE: REGISTER OCT. 1 • 5-8 years Saturday, Oct. 31 • 11 a.m. - Noon Can you think of the most popular responses to Halloween related questions? Join us for a Family Feud style game show in its Halloween edition! Click to register to receive a Zoom link.

RACING CATERPILLARS JOIN LIVE: REGISTER OCT. 1 • 5-8 years Wednesday, Oct. 28 • 4:30-5:15 p.m. Make your own racing caterpillars as we learn about friction and tension. Click to register to receive a Zoom link and a program kit.

ELEMENTARY HALLOWEEN PACKET PICK-UP PROGRAM: REGISTER OCT. 1 6-8 years • Saturday, Oct. 31 Pick up a packet of Halloween games and activities for your child. Click to receive the program kit with instructions and supplies.

LEGO® BUILDING CHALLENGE JOIN LIVE: REGISTER OCT. 1 • 5-12 years Monday, Oct. 26 • 4-4:45 p.m. Bring your own LEGOs®, build along with other kids online and try to complete this month’s challenge: building a spaceship or vehicle to explore space. Click to register to receive a Zoom link.

BOOK EXPLORERS

JOIN LIVE • REGISTER OCT. 1 • 5-8 years • Tuesday, Oct. 27 • 4-5 p.m. This month we’ll be reading aloud and discussing the book Dreamers by Yuyi Morales. Click to register to receive the Zoom link and a program kit. Dreamers is also our featured StoryWalk® book! See pg. 4 for details.

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YOUTH PROGRAMS

The Library has new books and I can go whenever I want because it’s near my house. --Hannah H., Schaumburg. Age 11

TWEEN PROGRAMS FOR AGES 9-12 RADIAL RELIEF ART - FILLED

FALL LEAVES WOVEN PICTURE

BOREDOM BUSTERS: ESCAPE ROOM

JOIN LIVE: REGISTER NOW • 9-12 years Thursday, Oct. 1 • 4-4:45 p.m. Create a work of art using simple origami folds. Click to join the waitlist.

PICK-UP PROGRAM: REGISTER OCT. 1 9-12 years • Thursday, Oct. 8 Create a woven picture of fall leaves. Click to receive the program kit with instructions and supplies.

JOIN LIVE: REGISTER OCT. 1 • 11-13 years Wednesday, Oct. 14 • 3:30-4:15 p.m. Bored at home? This week Miss Gretchen and Miss Allison challenge you to escape from a virtual escape room! Click to register to receive a Zoom link.

DESIGN A PARK - FILLED JOIN LIVE: REGISTER NOW • 9-12 years Friday, Oct. 2 • 3:30-4:30 p.m. Explore the process of solving engineering challenges through an imaginative task: designing, building and maintaining a community park. Click to join the waitlist.

DIY DESIGNS - FILLED JOIN LIVE: REGISTER NOW • 9-12 years Tuesday, Oct. 6 • 4-5 p.m. Keep your drinks warm with a hand-stitched felt cup sleeve. This project will require basic hand sewing abilities. Click to join the waitlist.

IN BETWEEN SCENE JOIN LIVE: REGISTER OCT. 1 • 9-12 years Friday, Oct. 9 • 2-3 p.m. Play games, meet new friends and help make decisions about the Library and its virtual programs. This month, we’ll be making a fallthemed friendship bracelet. Click to register to receive a Zoom link and a program kit.

OWEN’S TREAT WATCH NOW: REGISTER NOW Fridays, Oct. 9 & 23 • 3-3:30 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. Click to link to the video.

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FALL LEAF POP ART PICK-UP PROGRAM: REGISTER OCT. 1 9-12 years • Thursday, Oct. 15 Create an autumn leaf picture in the pop art style. Click to receive the program kit with instructions and supplies.

WATCH BAD MOVIES JOIN LIVE: REGISTER NOW • 9-12 years Friday, Oct. 16 • 4:30-6:30 p.m. Do you like watching movies? Do you like making silly comments or making up goofy nicknames for movie characters? Join us as we watch (and make fun of) some of the best of the worst. This month we will watch Tom Thumb Meets Thumbelina. Click to register to receive a Zoom link.

YOUTH PROGRAMS

CODING WITH OPENSCAD

SCRAPBOOK PAPER PUMPKIN

GET CREATIVE

JOIN LIVE: REGISTER OCT. 1 • 9-12 years Saturday, Oct. 17 • 2-3:30 p.m. Download the free, open source OpenSCAD software and learn how to code your own 3D models and designs. Click to register to receive a Zoom link.

PICK-UP PROGRAM: REGISTER OCT. 1 9-12 years • Thursday, Oct. 22 Create a pumpkin out of paper strips. Click to receive the program kit with instructions and supplies.

JOIN LIVE: REGISTER OCT. 1 • 9-12 years Thursday, Oct. 29 • 4-5 p.m. Come chill out and get in touch with your creative side while making an autumn garland. Click to register to receive a Zoom link and a program kit.

BETWEEN THE LINES BOOK CLUB JOIN LIVE: REGISTER OCT. 1 • 9-12 years Monday, Oct. 19 • 3:30-4:30 p.m. Join us as we discuss the book The Okay Witch by Emma Steinkellner and make a craft. 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 register to receive a Zoom link and a program kit.

PODCASTS FOR KIDS JOIN LIVE: REGISTER OCT. 1 • 9-12 years Friday, Oct. 23 • 4:30-5:30 p.m. Do you like podcasts or dream about growing up to be a radio star? Join us as we learn about podcasts and discuss free tools online you can use to record your very own podcast. Click to register to receive a Zoom link.

NIGHT CREATURE COLLAGE PICK-UP PROGRAM: REGISTER OCT. 1 9-12 years • Thursday, Oct. 29 Add to your Halloween decor with this night-themed art project. Click to receive the program kit with instructions and supplies.

TWEEN HALLOWEEN PACKET PICK-UP PROGRAM: REGISTER OCT. 1 9-12 years • Saturday, Oct. 31 Pick up a packet of Halloween games and activities for your tween. Click to receive the program kit with instructions and supplies.

EDIBLE POLYMER WORMS JOIN LIVE: REGISTER OCT. 1 • 9-12 years Saturday, Oct. 31 • 2-3 p.m. Learn about polymer molecules and make your own terrible tasting (but edible!) polymer worms! Click to register to receive a Zoom link and a program kit.

Reading makes immigrants of us all. It takes us away from home, but more important, it finds homes for us everywhere. --Author Jean Rhys

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TEEN PROGRAMS

FOR AGES 12-19

QUARANTEEN KITS PICK-UP PROGRAM: REGISTER NOW Thursday, Oct. 1 Feeling stressed? Sign up to receive a QuaranTEEN kit. Each kit contains a variety of calming activities, crafts and self-care items. Kits will be available to pick up from the Library beginning Oct. 1. Click to receive the program kit with instructions and supplies.

LEARN TO CROCHET - FILLED JOIN LIVE • Thursdays, Oct. 1-15 • 6-7 p.m. Learn a new hobby with Teen Librarian Allison in this three-week program. A beginner crochet supply kit will be provided. By the end of the program, you’ll be able to make your own scarf in time for winter!

TEEN PLACE TRIVIA JOIN LIVE: REGISTER NOW • Fridays, Oct. 2 & 16 3-3:45 p.m. Unwind after a week of remote learning with after school remote trivia. You’ll use CrowdPurr on your phone and Zoom on your computer. The game starts shortly after 3 p.m.; don’t be late! Click to register to receive a Zoom link.

TECH BYTES: INTRO TO PROGRAMMING JOIN LIVE: REGISTER NOW Mondays, Oct. 5 & 19 • 3:30-4:30 p.m. Want to learn how to code or make your own web apps? Learn the basics of Computer Science using the Python language to code. Topics will cover the fundamentals of variables, functions and loops, combining skills to make your own web-based projects. Click to register to receive a Zoom link.

ROCKET LEAGUE TOURNAMENTS JOIN LIVE: DROP IN • Mondays, Oct. 5 & 26 5:30-7:30 p.m. In Rocket League, search for our tournament named “SchaumLib06” on Monday, Oct. 5 and “SchaumLib07” on Monday, Oct. 26. We will continue to add tournaments if you miss getting into the 5:30 p.m. start time. No password or code necessary. All skill levels are welcome. Requires Rocket League app and access to an online gaming service (such as Xbox Live Gold, PlayStation Now or Switch Online).

LUNCH & LISTEN WATCH NOW Tuesday, Oct. 6 • Bookish Books Tuesday, Oct. 20 • Narrative Nonfiction Grab your lunch and listen to Teen Librarian Allison as she gives young adult reading recommendations based on a theme. Check back on Oct. 6 & 20 for the link to join Allison.

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MOD PODGE SKULL - FILLED JOIN LIVE: REGISTER NOW • Tuesday, Oct. 6 7-8 p.m. Get a head start on Ghostober by decorating a skull with mod podge and Halloween-themed craft paper. Click to join the waitlist.

TECH BYTES: WEB DEVELOPMENT JOIN LIVE: REGISTER NOW Wednesdays, Oct. 7-28 • 3:30-4:30 p.m. Dive deeper into learning how to make useable projects on your browser and advancing your knowledge of HTML, CSS and JavaScript. Learn more about functions and how to use them with HTML, making projects like a web calculator or improving a website. Click to register to receive a Zoom link.

CHESS CLUB JOIN LIVE: REGISTER NOW Wednesdays, Oct. 7-28 • 6-7 p.m. Conant Varsity Chess Team members Akshay Brahmbhatt and Harsh Shah instruct students in this camp for beginner players. Students will learn how the pieces move, beginning strategy, openings and tactics which will help you become a better chess player. Please create a free lichess.org account before class begins. Click to register to receive a Zoom link.

TEEN PROGRAMS

3D DESIGN FOR 3D PRINTING

HACK CENTRAL

BOREDOM BUSTERS: ESCAPE ROOM

JOIN LIVE: REGISTER OCT. 1 Thursday, Oct. 8 & Tuesday, Oct. 13 • 5:30-6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27 • 5:30-6:30 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. Click to register to receive a Zoom link.

JOIN LIVE: REGISTER NOW • Monday, Oct. 12 3:30-4:30 p.m. Hack Central is a hack club led by Teen Place Mentor Rayaan Siddiqi and will cover advanced computer science topics like classification and machine learning. Click to register to receive a Zoom link or watch the recording at SchaumburgLibrary.tv.

JOIN LIVE: REGISTER OCT. 1 • 11-13 Years Wednesday, Oct. 14 • 3:30-4:15 p.m. Bored at home? This week Miss Gretchen and Miss Allison challenge you to escape from a virtual escape room! Click to register to receive a Zoom link.

HALLOWEEN CLAY FIGURINES FILLED

JACKBOX GAMES FOR TEENS

JOIN LIVE: REGISTER NOW • Thursday, Oct. 8 7-8 p.m. Join us in this Halloween-themed class to make some easy and fun clay sculptures. No skill or experience with clay required. Adult supervision will be required to bake the figurines. Click to join the waitlist.

JOIN LIVE: REGISTER OCT. 1 • Monday, Oct. 12 6-7 p.m. Compete against your fellow teens during our live JackBox games event on Zoom. We’ll be playing popular games like Guesspionage and Quiplash 2. Codes to join the games will be provided during the event. A smart phone or similar device is required to participate. Click to register to receive a Zoom link.

DIY BAT CHANDELIER JOIN LIVE: REGISTER OCT. 1 • Tuesday, Oct. 13 7-8 p.m. Add some haunting decor to your home this October by learning how to make a Bat Chandelier. Click to register to receive a Zoom link and a program kit.

3D PRINT & PAINT JOIN LIVE: REGISTER OCT. 1 • Monday, Oct. 19 6-7 p.m. Creativity meets technology in this fun teen program. Add personal touches by painting a 3D printed pumpkin for Halloween. Click to register to receive a Zoom link and a program kit.

GET INTO VIDCODE JOIN LIVE: REGISTER OCT. 1 • Tuesday, Oct. 20 5:30-6 p.m. Learn about VidCode, an online video coding website available through our website. You’ll need a laptop or desktop computer with internet access. Click to register to receive a Zoom link.

HOCUS POCUS TRIVIA JOIN LIVE: REGISTER OCT. 1 • Tuesday, Oct. 20 7-7:45 p.m. Calling all Hocus Pocus fans! Compete live and find out who’s the biggest fan of the Hocus Pocus movie. A mobile device with internet access is suggested for participate in this event. Click to register to receive a Zoom link.

“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

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TEEN PROGRAMS

MINI PAINTED PUMPKIN

VIRTUAL ART GALLERY OPENING

THE FINANCIAL AID PROCESS

JOIN LIVE: REGISTER OCT. 1 • Thursday, Oct. 22 7-8 p.m. It’s fall, y’all! Join us in this autumn-themed class to paint mini pumpkins. No artistic skills required. Click to register to receive a Zoom link and a program kit.

JOIN LIVE * REGISTER OCT. 1 Thursday, Oct. 29 • 7-8 p.m. Calling all teen artists! If you have a piece of art in any medium (photography, watercolor, illustrations, sculpture, etc.) and would like to have it showcased in our Virtual Art Gallery, please submit the art piece or a photo of the art to teenservices@stdl.org. Your artwork will be displayed in the Library with QR codes to the virtual piece. Attend the Virtual Art Gallery Opening on Zoom to see everyone’s art, discuss your art if you would like, and for a chance to win a prize. Click to register to receive a Zoom link.

JOIN LIVE: REGISTER OCT. 1 Wednesday, Oct. 14 • 7-8:15 p.m. Learn about the college financial aid process and gain insight on how financial aid works, how to apply for it, student eligibility and how it can be used to help pay for college. Click to register to receive a Zoom link, or watch live at SchaumburgLibrary.tv.

CREATE & CHILL WITH INDIRA AND JESS JOIN LIVE: REGISTER OCT. 1 • Monday, Oct. 26 3-4 p.m. No need to say Trick or Treat, we know Halloween season is here! Join Indira and Jess to customize ooey gooey slime and play Would You Rather: Halloween Edition. Click to register to receive a Zoom link and a program kit.

TEEN BOOK DISCUSSION JOIN LIVE: REGISTER OCT. 1 • Tuesday, Oct. 27 7:15-8 p.m. Enjoy some snacks while you chat with fellow teens about The Bone Houses by Emily LloydJones. A free copy of the book and snacks will be provided in the program kit. Click to register to receive a Zoom link and a program kit.

COLLEGE PREP VIRTUAL COLLEGE ADMISSIONS ESSAYS JOIN LIVE: REGISTER NOW • Thursday, Oct. 1 7-8 p.m. In the face of COVID-19, more schools are moving away from standardized tests results, with an increased emphasis on college application essays. Thomas Jaworski, founder of Quest College Consulting, will assist you in crafting your personal narrative. Students and parents encouraged to attend. Click to register to receive a Zoom link or watch live at SchaumburgLibrary.tv.

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HOW TO PREPARE FOR THE RISING COST OF COLLEGE JOIN LIVE: REGISTER OCT. 1 Thursday, Oct. 15 • 7-8 p.m. Each year the price of college tuition rises higher than the yearly rate of inflation. Thomas J. Jaworski of Quest College Consulting will share his expertise on breaking down the cost of college. He will explain the changes to the financial aid process and how to find scholarships. This program is designed for both parents and students. Click to register to receive a Zoom link, or watch live at SchaumburgLibrary.tv.

“Education is the best provision for life’s journey.” --Aristotle

I like the openness here and everyone is so friendly. It’s a great place to borrow movies and books.

ADULT PROGRAMS

--Barbara A., Schaumburg

SURGE: FILM SCREENING & DISCUSSION

MEDICARE SUPPLEMENT INSURANCE BUYERS’ GUIDE

SURVIVE & THRIVE THIS FALL: TIPS FOR SENIORS

JOIN LIVE: REGISTER NOW • Saturday, Oct. 3 6-8 p.m. Learn about first-time women candidates who ran for elected office in 2018. Congresswomen Lauren Underwood will be joined in conversation with filmmakers Hannah Rosenzweig and Wendy Sachs to discuss the possibilities for women’s political participation in 2020. Click to register to receive a Zoom link.

JOIN LIVE: REGISTER NOW • Thursday, Oct. 8 7-8:30 p.m. Choosing the right Medicare Supplement Insurance plan can be frustrating and confusing. Get helpful guidance for navigating Medicare supplement options as Paige R. Grillo of Grey House Publishing shows you how to create an individually customized report to help you explore your options and find a plan that’s right for you. Click to register to receive a Zoom link.

JOIN LIVE: REGISTER NOW • Fri., Oct. 16 11-11:15 a.m. This short video will offer seven tips for helping you thrive as we continue to go through the COVID pandemic. This is a collaborative effort featuring Kathy Henkelman, Supervisor of Nursing and Senior Services at the Village of Schaumburg, and Schaumburg Library. Click to register to receive a link for this YouTube Premiere.

MINDFUL PARENT GROUP - FILLED JOIN LIVE: REGISTER NOW Wednesday, Oct. 7 • 6-7 p.m. Parenting is one of the most rewarding and meaningful experiences in life, but sometimes we get caught up in the drama. It’s time to be an OWL - Observe, Wait and Listen. Find ways to calm your mind and body and stay present. Click to join the waitlist.

CHOCOLATE OVERDOSE JOIN LIVE: REGISTER NOW • Thursday, Oct. 15 1:30-2 p.m. You’ll feel the calories jumping off the screen and into “Yer Eatin Pants!” Not the best choice if you are on a diet. Great choice if you love chocolate! Chef Michael Niksic will demonstrate three flexible chocolate recipes every cook should have in their file and a classic cookie ramped up to satisfy the deepest chocolate cravings with. Watch the live premiere on SchaumburgLibrary.tv.

HOW TO HOST A ZOOM MEETING JOIN LIVE: REGISTER NOW • Tuesday, Oct. 20 7:30-8:30 p.m. Learn how to host and manage Zoom meetings, with tips on how to keep the meeting private. Click to register to receive a Zoom link.

LET’S TALK: A SENIOR DISCUSSION GROUP JOIN LIVE: REGISTER NOW • Friday, Oct. 23 10-11 a.m. Share information on topics that interest you, ask questions and enjoy the company of others. This program is geared to the over 50 crowd, but all are welcome. Click to register to receive a Zoom link.

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ADULT PROGRAMS

REALITY TV TRIVIA JOIN LIVE: REGISTER NOW Wednesday, Oct. 28 • 7-8 p.m. Join us on Zoom to test your knowledge of all things Reality TV! We’ll be using Crowdpurr for the trivia action. Click to register to receive a Zoom link.

PUMPKIN BOOK ART JOIN LIVE: REGISTER NOW Wednesday, Oct. 28 • 7-8 p.m. Follow along to create three different pumpkin-design book decorations (Halloween, Thanksgiving and Fall) for your home. Click to register to receive a Zoom link and a program kit or watch live on SchaumburgLibrary.tv.

THE FINANCIAL AID PROCESS JOIN LIVE: REGISTER OCT. 1 Wednesday, Oct. 14 • 7-8:15 p.m. Learn about the college financial aid process and gain insight on how financial aid works, how to apply for it, student eligibility and how it can be used to help pay for college. Click to register to receive a Zoom link, or watch live at SchaumburgLibrary.tv.

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“I have always imagined that Paradise will be a kind of library.” ― --Jorge Luis Borges

I like getting kids’ books for all ages and it’s arranged so I can easily find things. --Aneena O., Schaumburg

ADULT PROGRAMS

CIVIC ENGAGEMENT HOW YOUR VOTE INFLUENCES LEGISLATION JOIN LIVE: REGISTER NOW • Tuesday, Oct. 6 7-8:30 p.m. How do your ideas as a voter become legislation and laws? Congressional staffer Jess Baxter will give a first-hand account of how local representatives coordinate the process with Washington, D.C. Click to register to receive a Zoom link or watch live at SchaumburgLibrary.tv.

VOTER RIGHTS JOIN LIVE: REGISTER NOW • Monday, Oct. 12 7-8 p.m. Join us for a discussion featuring voting rights experts from the ACLU of Illinois who will focus on voting during the COVID-19 pandemic, fighting voter suppression, expanding access to the ballot and knowing your rights as a voter. Click to register to receive a Zoom link or watch live at SchaumburgLibrary.tv.

HOW TO TALK ABOUT POLITICS JOIN LIVE: REGISTER NOW • Tuesday, Oct. 13 7-8:30 p.m. Do conversations about politics spiral into tension or conflict? Learn how to improve that process with better ways of viewing others’ political views. Discover tips for expressing your thoughts and opinions. This is not a discussion of political issues. Click to register to receive a Zoom link.

VILLAGE OF SCHAUMBURG UPDATE JOIN LIVE: REGISTER NOW Wednesday, Oct. 21 • 7-8 p.m. What’s new in Schaumburg? Learn about developments, infrastructure improvements, trending topics, village services and more from Village of Schaumburg staff. Bring your questions for a Schaumburg Q&A. Click to register to receive a Zoom link or watch live at SchaumburgLibrary.tv.

ADULTS FACING SOCIAL CHALLENGES 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.

TRIVIA NIGHT JOIN LIVE: REGISTER NOW • Tuesday, Oct. 13 7-7:30 p.m. Join us for an online trivia game with questions about animals and movies. Click to register to receive a Zoom link.

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ADULT PROGRAMS

BUSINESS & CAREERS LAND YOUR NEXT JOB 50% FASTER JOIN LIVE: REGISTER NOW • Wednesday, Oct. 7 6:30-7:30 p.m. Understand why volunteering makes you a stronger job candidate and learn how acquiring skills as a volunteer is your pathway to employment. Business and Career Services (BCS) volunteers will explain how they have built confidence and increased self-esteem, bridged resume gaps and learned new virtual presentation skills. Tonight you can casually network with current and past BCS Volunteers in virtual breakout rooms and practice your elevator speech. Click to register to receive a Zoom link.

LINKEDIN 2.0: CAREER ADVANCEMENT JOIN LIVE: REGISTER NOW • Thursday, Oct. 15 6:30-8 p.m. If you have a basic profile, but don’t really know what LinkedIn can do, join us to discover how LinkedIn is used by employers and recruiters. Lauren Milligan of ResuMAYDAY will help you improve your profile and learn to use all the LinkedIn tools to your benefit. Please have a basic LinkedIn profile established before the class start date. Click to register to receive a Zoom link or watch live at SchaumburgLibrary.tv.

I’m a really big reader and there’s always a good selection here. They always have what I want.

INTERVIEW LIKE A PRO JOIN LIVE: REGISTER NOW • Thursday, Oct. 22 6:30-8 p.m. Want to be more comfortable and confident on your job interviews? Join Lynée Alves, President of Interview Like An Expert, as she provides top interview tips for boosting performance in job interviews. Click to register to receive a Zoom link or watch live at SchaumburgLibrary.tv.

HISTORY LESSONS LEARNED FROM DEVASTATING FIRES IN U.S. HISTORY JOIN LIVE: REGISTER NOW • Thursday, Oct. 8 7-8:30 p.m. In recognition of Fire Prevention Week, Schaumburg Fire Department Battalion Chief John Schneidwind tells the history of the fire service and how devastating fires, including the Great Chicago Fire, led to improvements in fire prevention and safety. Click to register to receive a Zoom link or watch live at SchaumburgLibrary. tv.

A VIEW FROM TWO BENCHES: THE LIFE OF JUSTICE BOB THOMAS JOIN LIVE: REGISTER NOW • Thursday, Oct. 22 7-8 p.m. Learn how Illinois Supreme Court Justice Bob Thomas reached the top of two separate and distinct professions, football and the law, guided by the bedrock of faith that helped him navigate the peaks and valleys of life. Meet author Doug Feldmann and Justice Thomas himself, and learn more about this accomplished kicker and a proud justice of the law. Click to register to receive a Zoom link or watch live at SchaumburgLibrary. tv.

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--Anne D., Schaumburg

ORSON WELLS’ WAR OF THE WORLDS JOIN LIVE: REGISTER NOW • Thursday, Oct. 29 7-8:30 p.m. On the Eve of Halloween 1938, a young actor/ director broadcast a radio drama based on a 40-year-old novel: The War of the Worlds. While Orson Welles’ original broadcast had a relatively low audience, the impact it had on American pop culture is staggering. Lecturer Laura Keyes will discuss how much of that impact was reality and how much has been exaggerated. Click to register to receive a Zoom link or watch live at SchaumburgLibrary.tv.

GENEALOGY RESEARCHING YOUR CHICAGO ANCESTORS JOIN LIVE: REGISTER NOW • Tuesday, Oct. 13 7-8:30 p.m. Guest speaker Steve Szabados reviews available sources to help you research your Chicago ancestors. Click to register to receive a Zoom link.

GENEALOGY CHIT CHAT JOIN LIVE: REGISTER NOW • Tuesday, Oct. 27 2-3:30 p.m. Tony Kierna, Schaumburg Township District Library Genealogist, will discuss the Cook County Vital Records at FamilySearch.org and what that means to the genealogical researcher. He’ll also take questions from participants on all things genealogy. Click to register to receive a Zoom link.

I come to the book discussions with Allison – she does a great job! I like everything about this library, and it’s a beautiful place to come. Especially during the pandemic. It’s been a lifesaver.”

ADULT PROGRAMS

--JoAnn B., Schaumburg

BOOK & MOVIE DISCUSSIONS DANN & RAYMOND’S MOVIE CLUB

SECOND FLOOR READS

JOIN LIVE: REGISTER NOW • Thursday, Oct. 1 7-9 p.m. Join Dann Gire and Raymond Benson for a virtual version of their Movie Club. This month’s topic: The Great Cult Movies. Click to register to receive a Zoom link.

JOIN LIVE: REGISTER NOW Wednesday, Oct. 21 • 6:30-8 p.m. This month’s title is The Johnstown Flood: The Incredible Story Behind One of the Most Devastating Disasters America Has Ever Known by David McCullough. Click to register to receive a Zoom link and to reserve a copy of the book to pick up..

BOOK BONANZA JOIN LIVE: REGISTER NOW • Monday, Oct. 5 10-11 a.m. Join our fiction librarians to hear about newly released and upcoming titles. Learn about some new books to add to your reading list. Click to register to receive a Zoom link.

RACIAL JUSTICE BOOK DISCUSSION JOIN LIVE: REGISTER NOW • Monday, Oct. 5 7-8:30 p.m. Join us for an open conversation about race and racism, and how they affect almost every aspect of our lives. Our conversation will be guided by topics found in So You Want to Talk About Race by Ijeoma Oluo. Click to register to receive a Zoom link.

WHAT ARE YOU READING? JOIN LIVE: REGISTER NOW • Monday, Oct. 12 2-3 p.m. Share titles of recent books you have read with other readers. This is a great way to discover titles to add to your reading list. Click to register to receive a Zoom link.

For the following book discussions contact the Fiction Desk at (847) 923-3140 to arrange pick up a discussion copy of the book, or check out the ebook or eAudiobook from the Digital Library of Illinois, Hoopla or Axis 360 with you your Schaumburg Library card.

BEYOND THE BOOK JOIN LIVE: REGISTER NOW Thursday, Oct. 15 • 7-8 p.m. • A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini Tuesday, Oct. 20 • 10-11 a.m. • The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek by Kim Michele Tuesday, Oct. 27 • 1:30-2:30 p.m. • The Tattooist of Auschwitz by Heather Morris Click to register to receive a Zoom link.

50+ BOOK DISCUSSION JOIN LIVE: REGISTER NOW • Monday, Oct. 26 1-2 p.m. Join us to discuss Furious Hours: Murder, Fraud, and the Last Trial of Harper Lee by Casey Cep. Click to register to receive a Zoom link.

LITERACY & CITIZENSHIP ESL CONVERSATION CLUB JOIN LIVE: REGISTER NOW Fridays, Oct. 2-30 OR Wednesdays, Oct. 7-28 • 10-11:30 a.m. Practice your English conversation skills in this live, online, 90-minute discussion. Please choose to join either our Wednesday or Friday Conversation Club to help ensure we have space to accommodate everyone who is interested. Click to register to receive a Zoom link.

IMPROVE YOUR ENGLISH WITH ONLINE TOOLS JOIN LIVE: REGISTER NOW • Tuesday, Oct. 13 10-11 a.m. Improve your English speaking and reading skills using Pronunciator and Mango. A Schaumburg Library card is required. Click to register to receive a Zoom link.

BEST APPS FOR LEARNING ENGLISH JOIN LIVE: REGISTER NOW Wednesday, Oct. 14 • 1-2 p.m. Learn about the best apps for learning English. They are quick, easy to access and fun. Although apps can’t replace a real-life teacher, they are a great addition to your regular English classes. Click to register to receive a Zoom link.

KNOW YOUR RIGHTS JOIN LIVE: REGISTER NOW Monday, Oct. 19 • 6-7 p.m. Regardless of your immigration status, you have guaranteed rights under the Constitution. Brian Freiman of Freiman Law will explain your rights as an immigrant and the process of obtaining a Temporary Visitors Driver’s License (TVDL) in Illinois. Click to register to receive a Zoom link.

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TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS

HIGH SCHOOL & UP

JOIN LIVE • These programs will take place online on Zoom. After registering, you will receive a link to the Zoom meeting at least one hour in advance of the program. Don’t see the email? Make sure you check your spam folder!

SENIOR IPHONE/IPAD 1 Friday, Oct. 2 • 6:30-8:30 p.m.

SNAPCHAT Wednesday, Oct. 7 • 10 a.m. - Noon

EXCEL FORMULAS & FUNCTIONS

HISTORY & GENEALOGY RESOURCES Harvesters. “I’ve been to several author visits and bought some of their books. I remember Gangsters of Chicago – that was a good one. And I like that you can reserve books online and get an email when they’re ready to pick up.”

Thursday, Oct. 8 • 10 a.m. - Noon

SENIOR IPHONE/IPAD 2 Friday, Oct. 9 • 6:30-8:30 p.m.

GOOGLE CALENDAR Wednesday, Oct. 14 • 10 a.m. - Noon

SENIOR IPHONE/IPAD 3 Friday, Oct. 16 • 6:30-8:30 p.m.

ESSENTIAL APPS Saturday, Oct. 17 • 10 a.m. - Noon

SENIOR GOOGLE PHOTOS Wednesday, Oct. 21 • 10 a.m. - Noon

EXCEL FORMATTING SPREADSHEETS Thursday, Oct. 22 • 10 a.m. - Noon

SENIOR IPHONE/IPAD 4 Friday, Oct. 23 • 6:30-8:30 p.m.

GOOGLE SHEETS Wednesday, Oct. 28 • 10 a.m. - Noon

After more than 40 years of living in Hanover Park, Jim Hargis recently moved to Schaumburg and discovered a new venue for finding non-fiction titles and exploring genealogy. Now a monthly visitor to the Central Library in Schaumburg, he enjoys perusing the history and other non-fiction book stacks on the second floor. Jim relaxes in one of the comfy chairs in the reading area and skims through his selected titles before checking them out. “I think this is one of the best libraries around,” Jim said as he set down his copy of Hanover

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Jim’s passion for history led him to an interest in genealogy, which he pursued using resources on the Library’s website. “I was impressed because the Library gave me access to archives and I could do it from home,” Jim said. “I traced my family back to the Revolutionary War. It was a good learning experience.” Gathering several books to check out, Jim said he’s happy he can still enjoy coming to the Library during the pandemic, adding “all the services, resources, and everybody who works here are to be commended.”