The Source | Summer 2017 by Winnetka-Northfield Public Library District

SUMMER June - August 2017

Winnetka-Northfield Public Library District

The Source SUMMER READING programs for all ages!

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READING ADVENTURE! Summer Reading program June 1 - August 1 Get Reading! Our Summer Reading program is a great way to encourage reading as a lifelong habit, keep skills sharp, and encourage interest in books, new ideas and learning. We have fun programs (and great prizes) happening throughout the summer for every age. Everyone receives a tote bag for signing up, and you’ll earn cool digital badges as you progress toward your goal. Can you collect them all? New this year: Helping Hands at the Half! When you’re halfway to your goal, we’ll donate your share of the “midway prize” money to one of three charities. Vote to give to your favorite.

Registration Sign up for The Great Reading Adventure June 1 online at winnetkalibrary.org, or in person at the Library.

Children and Teens Challenge: set your own personal reading goal. We suggest at least 12 hours, but the sky’s the limit. When you meet your goal, you’ll receive a free book and be entered into a grand prize drawing for one of six awesome toy baskets (children) or one of three movie prize packs (teens). School challenge: The school with the most Summer Reading signups will receive a custom trophy.

Adults Challenge: set your own personal reading goal. We suggest 12 hours, but the sky’s the limit. When you meet your goal, you’ll be entered into a grand prize drawing for one of three gift certificates to Broadway in Chicago.

Youth Volunteers Needed! AGES 10+ DROP-IN ORIENTATION & TRAINING 4-6 PM | WEDNESDAY, MAY 31 4-6 PM | MONDAY, JUNE 5 WINNETKA LIBRARY AGES 10+ DROP-IN ORIENTATION & TRAINING 4-6 PM | WEDNESDAY, MAY 24 NORTHFIELD BRANCH LIBRARY

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Want to give back to your community? The Library is looking for volunteers to help with Summer Reading and children’s events. Youth ages 10 and older who live in the Library District may stop by one of our drop-in volunteer orientations. Training takes approximately 15 minutes, and you can stop in at any time during drop-in hours. If you cannot attend a dropin session, contact Amanda Garrity at ashively@winnetkalibrary.org for further details.

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PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN

BOOK CLUBS Book Tasters 4PM | TUESDAYS | JUNE 6 & AUGUST 1 GRADES 4 & UP | WINNETKA LIBRARY

Each month we’ll focus on specific genres and share favorites and recommendations. Registration required.

CHESS

FUN WITH STEM

Maker Club

Learn & Play Chess

Dinosaur Science Class

4PM | MONDAYS | GRADES 2 & UP WINNETKA LIBRARY

6:30PM | THURSDAYS | JUNE 1, JULY 6 & AUGUST 3 | AGES 7 & UP NORTHFIELD BRANCH LIBRARY

4PM | WEDNESDAY, JUNE 7 | AGES 5-7 NORTHFIELD BRANCH LIBRARY

Registration required.

4PM | MONDAY, JUNE 12 | AGES 8-10 NORTHFIELD BRANCH LIBRARY

Elephant Toothpaste Play with chemistry and make toothpaste big enough for an elephant.

6:30 | THURSDAYS | JUNE 15 & JULY 20 AGES 7 & UP | WINNETKA LIBRARY

Little Club in the Big Woods 2PM | MONDAYS | JUNE 26, JULY 24 OR AUGUST 14 | GRADES 2-5 OR GUIDED READING LEVEL Q & ABOVE SCHMIDT-BURNHAM LOG HOUSE

We’re teaming up with the Winnetka Historical Society to bring you a book club in a real log house. We’ll talk about Laura Ingalls Wilder’s Little House in the Big Woods and highlight historical tidbits, then play real games from the 1870s. Registration required; choose one session only.

Build critical thinking, logic and memory skills with chess. Expert chess player Ivan Figueredo provides a lesson and supervises play. Registration required.

BUILD WITH LEGO Lego Balloon Races 5:30PM | THURSDAY, JUNE 8 | GRADES JK & UP |WINNETKA LIBRARY

We will build balloon racers and test them out. Registration required.

Lego Tower Challenge 5:30PM | THURSDAY, JULY 13 GRADES JK & UP | WINNETKA LIBRARY

How tall a tower can we build in an hour? Registration required.

Lego Mania Club 6PM | MONDAYS | JUNE 19, JULY 17 & AUGUST 21 | AGES 4 & UP NORTHFIELD BRANCH LIBRARY

A club for brick builders. We create cool stuff. Registration required.

Lego & Games

Get a firsthand look at real dinosaur bones, a PowerPoint presentation about an active dinosaur dig site in Wyoming, and an introduction to dinosaurs, extinction and fossilization. Registration required. FUTURE ARCHITECTS!

The Build Guild

4PM | WEDNESDAYS | AGES 8-12 WINNETKA LIBRARY JUNE 14

Egg Drop Challenge Using supplies provided, you will design and build a contraption that can help an egg to survive a 15-foot drop without breaking. Registration required.

JUNE 19

JULY 17

Chocolate Balloon Bowl Make an edible bowl out of chocolate.

Family Science 6:30PM | WEDNESDAYS | FAMILIES NORTHFIELD BRANCH LIBRARY

Registration required. JUNE 28

Color changing milk and more! JULY 26

Rain in a cup and more!

JULY 12

Marshmallow Tower Challenge Are you a master architect? Find out who can build the tallest tower in 20 minutes. The catch? You can only use marshmallows and uncooked spaghetti as building materials. Registration required.

3-5PM | THURSDAYS | GRADES 2 & UP NORTHFIELD BRANCH LIBRARY

Drop by to build with Lego or play board games with friends.

PROGRAMS PROGRAMS FORFOR CHILDREN CHILDREN

GET CREATIVE Make Candy Sushi 2PM | TUESDAY, JUNE 13 AGES 8 & UP | WINNETKA LIBRARY

Who says you can’t make sushi out of sugar? Make (and eat) sushi rolls made of jelly beans, marshmallows and more. Registration required.

Cupcake Wars 1PM | JULY 10 | AGES 8 & UP WINNETKA LIBRARY

The battle is on to make the best cupcake you can. Individuals or teams will be given a surprise challenge and must decorate their themed cupcake within the time limit. Registration required.

Make It Yourself 4PM | TUESDAYS | JULY 11 & AUGUST 8 ALL AGES WITH PARENT/CAREGIVER WINNETKA LIBRARY

Celebrate the power of play! Paint. Create. Make playdough to take home. We’ll share our favorite storytime rhymes, songs and early literacy tips. All ages with parent/caregiver. Registration required.

Please let us know if your child has any food allergies if they will be attending a program where food is served.

Paint Like Pollock

4PM | MONDAY, JULY 24 | ALL AGES WITH PARENT/CAREGIVER NORTHFIELD BRANCH LIBRARY

3:30PM | TUESDAY, JULY 11 ALL AGES WITH PARENT/CAREGIVER NORTHFIELD BRANCH LIBRARY

Bats are one of the most beneficial and misunderstood of all animals. Learn where bats live, what they eat, why we need them and they need us. See fruit bats and experience their gentle nature in person. Registration required.

Be inspired by Jackson Pollock and make a colorful splattered painting of your own. Registration required.

Sumi Ink Drawing 6:30PM | THURSDAY, JULY 27 GRADES K & UP/FAMILIES WINNETKA LIBRARY

Traveling World of Reptiles

Do you love to draw? Explore your creative side in a family drawing session, then share your masterpiece at the end of class. Registration required.

LIVE AT THE LIBRARY!

Rock Painting in Nature

Wendy and DB

2PM | TUESDAY, AUGUST 8 AGES 9 & UP | WINNETKA LIBRARY

2PM | SATURDAY, JUNE 17 | ALL AGES WITH PARENT/CAREGIVER WINNETKA LIBRARY

Let’s paint using rocks as a canvas. We will first go on a short nature walk to gain inspiration and then make our masterpieces outside. Registration required.

Edible Sand Castles 4-5PM | MONDAY, AUGUST 14 | AGES 8 & UP | NORTHFIELD BRANCH LIBRARY

Celebrate the dog days of summer by making an edible sand castle using cookies, frosting and candy. Registration required.

Beautiful Bats

11AM | SATURDAY, AUGUST 5 ALL AGES WITH PARENT/CAREGIVER NORTHFIELD BRANCH LIBRARY

See, touch and learn about reptiles and amphibians from around the world. Registration required.

Wendy Morgan and Darryl Boggs present their acclaimed family music program. Let your imagination soar and your positivity shine. Registration required.

A Visit from Animal Quest 2PM | SATURDAY, JULY 15 | ALL AGES WITH PARENT/CAREGIVER WINNETKA LIBRARY

Animal Quest is bringing 10 amazing animals for an unforgettable journey into the wondrous world of the animal kingdom. Registration required.

OLD TOWN SCHOOL OF FOLK MUSIC

Campfire Festival 6PM | MONDAY, AUGUST 21 ALL AGES WITH PARENT/CAREGIVER WINNETKA LIBRARY

Celebrate the end of summer with a campfire and yummy s’mores. Make a sit-upon or star lantern, roast marshmallows, and gather 'round the fire to hear folk tales and sing songs with Alisa Rosenthal from the Old Town School of Folk Music. Registration required.

PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN

Dragons Love Tacos, and We Do Too! 3PM | WEDNESDAY, JUNE 21 GRADES K-3 | WINNETKA LIBRARY

Make some fun desserts and read the storytime favorite, Dragons Love Tacos. Registration required.

Music Makers

GOOD CITIZENS Kids Who Care Volunteer Club 4PM | THURSDAYS | GRADES 4 & UP JUNE 8 NORTHFIELD BRANCH LIBRARY JULY 6 | WINNETKA LIBRARY AUGUST 10 NORTHFIELD BRANCH LIBRARY

Looking to make a difference inside and outside the Library walls? Each month we’ll dedicate ourselves to a different project to better our communities. Registration required.

Milk and Cookies with Bite-Size Life Lessons 1PM | FRIDAY, JUNE 16 | ALL AGES WITH PARENT/CAREGIVER WINNETKA LIBRARY

Join our friends from The Floured Apron for an afternoon of cookie decoration. Afterward, we'll discuss the book, Cookies: Bite-Size Life Lessons, by Amy Krouse Rosenthal. Registration required.

Ice Cream Socials 12PM | SATURDAY, JULY 22 | ALL AGES WINNETKA LIBRARY 12PM | SATURDAY, JULY 29 ALL AGES WITH PARENT/CAREGIVER NORTHFIELD BRANCH LIBRARY

Stop by to make an awesome ice cream sundae. We supply the ice cream and toppings. Registration required.

10AM | SATURDAY, JUNE 24 AGES 5-10 | WINNETKA LIBRARY

JUST FOR FUN Family Yoga 11:15AM | TUESDAYS | JUNE 27, JULY 25 & AUGUST 22 | AGES 3-6 WITH PARENT/CAREGIVER | WINNETKA LIBRARY

Join us for a story, then enjoy some tunes while you make your own drum, straw flute, or guitar to celebrate the Winnetka Music Festival. Registration required.

5:30PM | THURSDAYS | JUNE 22, JULY 20 & AUGUST 17 | AGES 6-10 WITH PARENT/CAREGIVER | WINNETKA LIBRARY

Escape Room

Join Leah Shoshana and Yoli Maya Yeh, family yoga specialists, in these special classes designed for families to enjoy yoga together. Practice postures, relaxation and kidfriendly breathing techniques. BYO mat. Choose one, two or all three sessions. Registration required.

6:30PM | MONDAY, JULY 24 AGES 9-13 | WINNETKA LIBRARY

The Escape Room is back and better than ever. We’ve raised the stakes to see if you and your friends can solve puzzles and emerge victorious. Registration required.

Happy Birthday, Harry Potter!

1950s Sock Hop 4PM | MONDAY, JUNE 19 | AGES 5-10 WINNETKA LIBRARY

Hey, Daddy-O! Put on your poodle skirt or loafers, then join us for root beer floats and learn some cool '50s dance moves. Registration required.

Minecraft Night 4PM | TUESDAYS | JUNE 20, JULY 18 & AUGUST 15 | AGES 8+ | NORTHFIELD BRANCH LIBRARY

Learn, build and explore with friends on our MinecraftEDU server. Snacks included. Registration required.

Advertising: Do You Buy It? 4PM | MONDAY, JULY 10 | AGES 9-13 WINNETKA LIBRARY

1PM | MONDAY, JULY 31 | ALL AGES/ FAMILIES | WINNETKA LIBRARY

Celebrate our favorite wizard with a party in his honor. Make a wand, test out the sorting hat and eat wizarding world snacks. Registration required.

Learn to be a smarter shopper! Learn the techniques marketers use to convince you to buy the newest snacks and toys. Registration required.

American Girl Cool Fashion, Cold Drink and Awesome Cookie Social

Outdoor Bubble Party

2PM | WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 2 JK & UP | WINNETKA LIBRARY

11AM | JULY 18 | ALL AGES WINNETKA LIBRARY

If you love the bubbles at the end of storytime, then this is the program for you. Make your own bubble wands and blow bubbles of all sizes. Registration required.

You and your doll are invited to make a craft, create some fun summer drinks and snacks and have a fabulous fashion show. Please bring a canned good to donate to the New Trier Township Food Pantry. Registration required.

THANK YOU TO THE FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY FOR HELPING TO SPONSOR OUR PROGRAMS

PROGRAMS PROGRAMS FORFOR CHILDREN CHILDREN

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Storytimes & crafts DROP-IN NEW PARENTS CLUB

REGISTERED STORYTIMES

BYOB (Bring Your Own Baby)

Toddler Time

Hang out with new parents and chat about new books, great storytime songs and parenting tips. Bring your baby and meet new friends.

DROP-IN STORYTIMES All Ages Storytime 10:30AM | THURSDAYS JUNE 1–AUGUST 31 ALL AGES WITH PARENT/CAREGIVER WINNETKA LIBRARY

DROP-IN CRAFTS Make and Create Crafts ALL DAY | FRIDAYS, JUNE 2- AUGUST 25 ALL AGES WITH PARENT/CAREGIVER WINNETKA LIBRARY 4PM | WEDNESDAYS | ALL AGES NORTHFIELD BRANCH LIBRARY

Craft supplies will be available (while supplies last) to create your own project. Stop in and get crafty!

10:30AM | MONDAYS JUNE 5–AUGUST 28 ALL AGES WITH PARENT/CAREGIVER NORTHFIELD BRANCH LIBRARY

Singing, dancing, stories and bubbles!

10:30AM | TUESDAYS JUNE 6–AUGUST 29 | AGES 18-36 MONTHS WITH PARENT/CAREGIVER WINNETKA LIBRARY

Interactive stories, songs and rhymes. By popular demand, we are adding a second, concurrent Toddler Time in the Winnetka Community Room (lower level). Registration required. *No storytime Tuesday, July 4.

Simple stories, rhymes, music and movement. Registration required.

PJ Storytime 6:30PM | THURSDAYS | AGES 2 & UP WITH PARENT/CAREGIVER WINNETKA LIBRARY

Come in your PJs and bring your teddy bear. We will read our favorite bedtime stories. Registration required. JUNE 1

Summer is here! AUGUST 3

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PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN

classes for youth Stars and Meteors 4PM | WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 16 AGES 9-13 | WINNETKA LIBRARY

Create a glow-in-the-dark zodiac constellation or meteor for your bedroom, just in time for the Perseid meteor shower. Registration required.

SILHOUETTE CAMEO Vinyl Safety Decals 4PM | TUESDAY, JUNE 27 | AGES 9-13 WINNETKA LIBRARY

Gear up for a safe summer of bike riding by making a safety decal for your helmet. Learn how to use the Cameo to cut a decal from reflective vinyl. Registration required.

3D PRINTING

Superhero Capes

Pokemon

4PM | TUESDAY, JUNE 13 | AGES 9-13 WINNETKA LIBRARY

4PM | MONDAY, JUNE 26 | AGES 9-13 WINNETKA LIBRARY

Embroider a cape for all your high-flying, crime-fighting, world-saving adventures. Capes will be provided. Registration required.

Channel your inner Ash Ketchum and catch your favorite Pokemon on Thingiverse; we’ll show you how to 3D print it. Registration required.

Emojis

Minions

4PM | THURSDAY, JULY 20 | AGES 9-13 WINNETKA LIBRARY

4PM | THURSDAY, JULY 27 | AGES 9-13 WINNETKA LIBRARY

Show the world how you feel. Bring a T-shirt or pillowcase and we’ll show you how to personalize it with an emoji. Registration required.

Say “Bello” to your favorite Despicable Me 3 characters and learn how to download them from Thingiverse for 3D printing. Registration required.

4PM | THURSDAY, AUGUST 17 AGES 9-13 | WINNETKA LIBRARY

Learn the basics of Adobe’s Photoshop Elements photo editing software. Registration required.

LASER CUTTING Engrave a Firefly Jar 4PM | TUESDAY, JULY 25 | AGES 9-13 WINNETKA LIBRARY

Learn how to laser engrave a personalized jar for catching fireflies and light up the night. Just make sure to let them go after one day. Registration required.

PROGRAMMING AND TINKERING

Engrave a Dirt Cake Jar

Hour of Code

Etch your name on a Mason jar to stake your claim on your dirt cake. We’ll show you how to laser etch the jar, then fill it with the classic summer “gross out” dessert. Registration required.

6:30PM | THURSDAY, JUNE 29 GRADES 4 & UP | WINNETKA LIBRARY

EMBROIDERY

Intro to Adobe Photoshop Elements

Learn about coding in an online coding tutorial with experts like Bill Gates and Mark Zuckerberg. Registration required.

4PM | MONDAY, AUGUST 7 | AGES 9-13 WINNETKA LIBRARY

Coding with Scratch Junior 4PM | WEDNESDAY, JULY 26 AGES 5-8 | WINNETKA LIBRARY

Want to learn to animate but don’t know where to begin? Learn Scratch Junior, a fun and simple program that teaches you the basics of coding. Registration required.

REGISTRATION INFORMATION FOR STUDIO CLASSES Registration begins one month prior to class start date Winnetka-Northfield Public Library District cardholders have priority registration until seven days before the class starts. Registration then opens to all other area library cardholders. You must have a library card to register.

SUPPLIES

All supplies are provided for classes unless noted. A WAIVER IS REQUIRED

Studio class participants and equipment users must sign the usage liability waiver. Anyone under age 18 must have the minor

child liability waiver signed by a parent or guardian. Both documents are available on our website (winnetkalibrary.org/waiver) or at the service desks. Signed waivers can be emailed to thestudio@winnetkalibrary.org, faxed to (847) 446-5085, or brought to the Library.

PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS

classes for adults & teens REGISTRATION INFORMATION FOR STUDIO CLASSES See page 7

Studio Orientation 6:30PM | MONDAY, JUNE 5 | ADULTS & TEENS | WINNETKA LIBRARY

New to The Studio? Learn about everything on offer with this introduction to our equipment, policies, pricing and classes. Please note that this is a tour and Q&A, and will not involve use of the equipment. Registration required.

KNITTING

Trivets

3D PRINTING

Knitting Circle & Class

2PM | WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 9 | ADULTS WINNETKA LIBRARY

Introduction to TinkerCAD

11AM | TUESDAY, JUNE 6 & 20, JULY 18 AND AUGUST 1 & 15 | ADULTS WINNETKA LIBRARY

Do you like to knit or crochet? Meet fellow yarn enthusiasts every first and third Tuesday of the month. Don’t know how to knit? We’ll teach you the beginning steps and provide you with a starter kit of yarn and needles for your first project. Register.

LASER ENGRAVING Mini Picture Frames 6:30PM | THURSDAY, JUNE 15 ADULTS & TEENS | WINNETKA LIBRARY

Make a custom mini, magnetized picture frame. If you want to customize it for a specific picture, bring the picture to the class. Registration required.

Custom Ink Stamps 10AM | SATURDAY, JUNE 24 | ADULTS & TEENS | WINNETKA LIBRARY

Learn how to use the laser cutter and create a customized, functional ink stamp. Registration required.

MONOGRAMMING Kitchen Towels

2PM | TUESDAY, JULY 18 ADULTS WINNETKA LIBRARY

Aprons

Learn how to use a laser cutter to cut, etch and engrave designs in a variety of materials. In this class you'll engrave a design onto a cheese boardmakes for a great custom gift. Registration required.

2PM | MONDAY, JULY 24 ADULTS | WINNETKA LIBRARY

Custom Luggage Tag

6:30PM | THURSDAY, JUNE 8 | ADULTS & TEENS | WINNETKA LIBRARY

Monogram a towel. All supplies will be provided. Registration required.

Monogram a cooking apron, using our embroidery machine. Registration required.

Napkins 6:30PM | THURSDAY, AUGUST 10 | ADULTS & TEENS | WINNETKA LIBRARY

Monogram a napkin, using our embroidery machine. Registration required.

Customized Cheese Boards

6:30PM | THURSDAY, JULY 27 | ADULTS & TEENS | WINNETKA LIBRARY

You can laser cut a custom luggage tag with a leather strap in this class. Registration required

Learn how to use the laser cutter and engrave a custom design onto a cork trivet. Registration required.

10AM | SATURDAY, JUNE 17 | ADULTS WINNETKA LIBRARY

Acrylic Stir Sticks

Learn how to design your very own custom objects to be printed on the Library’s 3D printer. Registration required.

6:30PM | THURSDAY, AUGUST 31 ADULTS & TEENS | WINNETKA LIBRARY

Hand Spinners

In this class, you will be able to laser cut custom stir sticks out of acrylic. Registration required.

DIY DISCOVERY Watercolor Silhouette Art 3PM | FRIDAY, JUNE 16 | ADULTS WINNETKA LIBRARY

6:30PM | THURSDAY, JULY 13 | ADULTS & TEENS | WINNETKA LIBRARY

Learn how to find a design and print your very own hand spinners (fidget spinners) on the Library’s 3D printers. Registration required.

Grocery Bag Holder 2PM | MONDAY, AUGUST 7 | ADULTS WINNETKA LIBRARY

Learn how to make unique art for your home with silhouette images and beautiful watercolors. Registration required.

Learn how to find a design and print your very own handy bag holder on the Library’s 3D printers. Registration required.

Create a Custom Embossed Card

EGGBOT

2PM | MONDAY, JULY 10 | ADULTS WINNETKA LIBRARY

Create your own custom designed embossed card. Registration required.

Watercolor Painted Clock 2:30PM | SATURDAY, JULY 29 ADULTS & TEENS | WINNETKA LIBRARY

Walls looking a little drab? Find out how easy it is to make your own clock out of wood and watercolor paints. Registration required.

Ink-Stained Coasters 2PM | MONDAY, AUGUST 14 | ADULTS WINNETKA LIBRARY

Create ink/alcohol stained ceramic tile coasters. Registration required.

Golf Balls 6:30PM | THURSDAY, JUNE 22 ADULTS & TEENS | WINNETKA LIBRARY

Jazz up your golf game and create a decorated golf ball with a computer and our new Eggbot machine. Registration required.

Eggs 4PM | WEDNESDAY, JULY 19 | ADULTS & TEENS | WINNETKA LIBRARY

If you missed our spring egg decorating classes, here’s another chance to create a decorated egg with a computer and our new EggBot machine. Registration required.

Ping-Pong balls 6:30PM | MONDAY, AUGUST 3 ADULTS & TEENS | WINNETKA LIBRARY

Use a computer and our new EggBot machine to create a decorated Ping-Pong ball. Registration required.

Look for this logo to find One Book Two Villages-themed programs!

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JUST FOR TEENS

TEENS College Practice Tests 10AM | SATURDAY, AUGUST 19 | TEENS WINNETKA LIBRARY

Start the semester off with a free ACT, SAT or PSAT practice test administered by C2 Education. When a test means this much to the future, preparation is key. Experience a simulated testing experience to familiarize yourself with the content, structure and timing of the official test. Students will receive a detailed score breakdown analyzing their performance. Registration required. Please bring a photo I.D. to the exam for check-in.

Young Adult Volunteers Needed

Want to give back to your community? The Library is looking for volunteers to help with Summer Reading and children’s events. Interested teens and tweens who live in the Library District may stop by one of our volunteer events for information, training and to sign up. Get more information and download a volunteer application at winnetkalibrary.org.

Finals Week 3-9PM WEDNESDAY, MAY 31 3-9PM THURSDAY, JUNE 1 12-5PM FRIDAY, JUNE 2 12-5PM SATURDAY, JUNE 3

Need a place to study? We’ve reserved the Community Room for you at the times listed above. We’re also partnering with Winnetka Youth Organization (YO) to help you destress with activities like yoga and a DIY stress ball.

PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS

HISTORY

SAFETY & SECURITY

Antique Carpet History and Fine Collections

ID Safety with Northfield Police

7PM | TUESDAY, JUNE 6 | ADULTS WINNETKA LIBRARY

6:30PM | THURSDAY, JUNE 15 | ADULTS NORTHFIELD BRANCH LIBRARY

Learn about the fine art of weaving antique carpets from the major weaving centers including Persia, Turkey, Caucasus, India, China and Europe from the 15th to the early 20th centuries. Mostafa Beik, Ph.D., of Barrington Fine Rug Gallery will share his knowledge, experience and love of these beautiful pieces to expand the appreciation of fine and antique Oriental carpets. Registration required.

ONE BRIEF SHINING MOMENT

The Kennedys in Chicago 6:30PM | WEDNESDAY, JUNE 28 ADULTS | NORTHFIELD BRANCH LIBRARY

Join Detective Steven Gilmour of the Northfield PD for an informative discussion about identity theft and common financial scams. Registration required.

Edible Flowers with Marcy

From the notorious father, to the nieces and nephews, and from early motion pictures to JFK’s shocking death, America’s Royal Family is all around America’s Second City. Registration required.

7PM | MONDAY, JUNE 26 | ADULTS WINNETKA LIBRARY

Chicago, True Stories 7PM | TUESDAY JULY 25 | ADULTS WINNETKA LIBRARY

Sizzle, sequins, murder and mayhem saturated Chicago in the 1920s. What made this era so remarkable? Was the Oscarwinning film Chicago inspired by a true story? Actress Martina Mathisen portrays a 1920s flapper named Flora who tells the real stories. Registration required.

The Biltmore Estate: America’s Downton Abbey

FILM DISCUSSIONS

7PM | TUESDAY, JUNE 20 | ADULTS WINNETKA LIBRARY

Toby Nicholson leads this series of lively film discussions. Pick up a copy of the DVD at the library to view in advance.

Art historian Jeff Mishur discusses the history, architecture and landscape plan of Biltmore Estate in Asheville, North Carolina, created by landscape designer Frederick Law Olmstead and architect William Morris. Mishur also makes parallels between the fictitious Downton Abbey and Biltmore (America's largest private home) and between Downton's Crawley family and the real-life family of George and Edith Vanderbilt. Registration required.

2PM | SUNDAYS | ADULTS | WINNETKA LIBRARY

Hacksaw Ridge JUNE 11

The extraordinary true story of a pacifist World War II soldier is dramatized in this Oscar nominee for Best Picture. Registration required.

La La Land JULY 9

Nominated for 14 Academy Awards, this modern-day musical explores the joy and pain of pursuing your dreams. Registration required.

FOOD AND DRINK

GARDENING Five Keys to Organic Gardening Success 3PM | SATURDAY, JUNE 17 | ADULTS WINNETKA LIBRARY

Local author and gardener Jeanne Nolan shares her story of self-discovery and discusses the positive impacts of growing your own food. Tying in practical advice for gardeners of all abilities, Jeanne outlines her basic keys to planning and maintaining a productive organic edible garden. Registration required.

Marcy Lautanen-Raleigh of the Backyard Patch discusses the edible nature of a variety of flowers along with how to use them in recipes and any medicinal properties they may have. Marcy will bring flowers and recipes to share. Registration required.

Summer Salads with Chef Carol Mackey 6:30PM | TUESDAY, JULY 11 | ADULTS NORTHFIELD BRANCH LIBRARY

Chef Carol Mackey will prepare and share recipes for delicious summer salads. The audience will enjoy samples and a lively discussion. Registration required.

Frontera Salsas and Dips 7PM | MONDAY, AUGUST 7 | ADULTS WINNETKA LIBRARY

Sample the wide variety of Frontera salsas and chips while watching episodes of Rick Bayless’ Mexico – One Plate at a Time. Registration required.

Look for this logo to find One Book Two Villages-themed programs!

THANK YOU TO THE FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY FOR HELPING TO SPONSOR OUR PROGRAMS

PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS & TEENS Earth as Art 2PM | SATURDAY, JULY 22 | ADULTS NORTHFIELD BRANCH LIBRARY

Join space activist and artist Jim Plaxco as we consider planet Earth as a work of natural art based on a collection of images taken by remote sensing, Earth-orbiting satellites. See cities, lakes, mountains, volcanoes, glaciers and deserts from a whole new perspective. Registration required.

AFTER HOURS AT THE LIBRARY Wine Tasting 6PM | FRIDAY, JULY 21 ADULTS AGES 21+ WINNETKA LIBRARY

Winnetka’s own Good Grapes Champagne and Wine Boutique will conduct a wine tasting class. Learn the proper technique for tasting wines and sample a few varieties. Registration required.

TRAVEL Chateaux, Parks and Gardens of Royal France 7PM | WEDNESDAY, JULY 12 | ADULTS WINNETKA LIBRARY

Tish Robinson of The Wonders of France discusses the architectural brilliance and visionary designs of France’s legendary chateaux and their adjacent parks and gardens which have become some of France’s most important gifts to western culture. Versailles, Fontainebleau and Vaux-le-Vicomte, among other royal sites, will be highlighted in the slide presentation. Registration required.

DRAMATIC PERFORMANCES Amelia Earhart 6:30PM | MONDAY, JULY 17 | ADULTS NORTHFIELD BRANCH LIBRARY

Amelia Earhart’s courageous exploits and spirited personality made her an international celebrity in the early 20th century. In this lively livinghistory program, meet Amelia and learn about her experiences as the first woman to cross the Atlantic by airplane (1928) and the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic (1932). She'll describe how she learned to fly, what inspired her adventurous spirit and why she set off in 1937 for an around-the-world flight. Registration required.

GENEALOGY Genealogy Drop-in with Dr. Daniel Hubbard 6:30PM | MONDAY, JULY 24 | ADULTS WINNETKA LIBRARY

Have you reached a hurdle in your genealogy research? Dr. Daniel Hubbard, professional genealogist and President of the Lake County, Illinois Genealogical Society, will be available to answer your questions and get you back on track with your family research.

6:30PM | TUESDAY, AUGUST 1 | ADULTS NORTHFIELD BRANCH LIBRARY

Create a unique pair of earrings using a variety of beads. Registration required.

Edible Sand Castles 7PM | MONDAY, AUGUST 7 | ADULTS NORTHFIELD BRANCH LIBRARY

Meet Jane Austen

Celebrate the dog days of summer by making an edible sand castle using cookies, frosting, candy and your creativity. Registration required.

7PM | TUESDAY, JULY 18 | ADULTS WINNETKA LIBRARY

Actress Debra Ann Miller portrays Jane Austen and delves into the personal life of one of the most beloved and intriguing novelists of the 19th century. Jane Austen speaks about her childhood, her family and her writing. Learn about the loves and losses that shaped her life and work. Registration required.

DIY Earrings

GET CREATIVE Portraiture: Learn to Draw Faces 1:30PM | TUESDAYS | JUNE 6, 13, 20 & 27 | ADULTS | NORTHFIELD BRANCH LIBRARY

Join artist Fran Vail and learn the art of portraiture. Have fun sketching faces. There is a $20 fee due by the first day of class, payable at the service desk. Registration required.

Paint Zone Workshop 2PM | SUNDAY, AUGUST 13 | ADULTS & TEENS | WINNETKA LIBRARY

Take time to chill with others as you create a masterpiece that you might want to give as a gift or use to embellish your home. Either way we will all create the same artwork using acrylic paints. No experience needed, just a willingness to learn. Dress for mess. Registration required.

BOOK DISCUSSIONS FOR ADULTS & TEENS

Book Clubs

COOKBOOK BOOK CLUB

FOOD FOR THOUGHT 7PM | MONDAY, JUNE 12 | ADULTS NORTHFIELD BRANCH LIBRARY

Led by Stephanie Girardi. Registration required. Do you love browsing through cookbooks and trying new recipes? Come join us for good food and great conversation. Check out one of the spotlighted cookbooks, try the recipes and prepare one to bring to the meeting to share. THIS MONTH'S THEME: BREAKFAST FOR DINNER

Big Bad Breakfast: The Most Important Book of the Day by John Currence Brunch at Bobby's: 140 Recipes for the Best Part of the Weekend by Bobby Flay No meetings in July or August; we resume in September.

READING IS THE SPICE OF LIFE

READINGS FOR A COZY AFTERNOON

1PM | MONDAYS | ADULTS NORTH SHORE SENIOR CENTER

1PM | WEDNESDAYS | NORTH SHORE SENIOR CENTER

Led by Kristin Carlson. Registration required.

Led by Donette Jensen. Registration required.

JUNE 12

JUNE 14

The Imperial Wife by Irina Reyn JULY 10

Commonwealth by Ann Patchett No meeting in August.

CLUE: A MYSTERY BOOK CLUB 7:30PM | TUESDAYS | ADULTS NORTHFIELD BRANCH LIBRARY

Led by Melissa Morgan. Registration required. JUNE 13

Peter Pan Must Die by John Verdon JULY 11

Sorry by Zoran Drvenkar

Enchanted Islands by Allison Amend No meeting in July or August.

FOUL PLAY BOOK DISCUSSION 11:30AM | WEDNESDAYS | ADULTS NORTHFIELD BRANCH LIBRARY

Led by Kristin Carlson. Registration required. JUNE 21

After the Crash by Michel Bussi JULY 19

The Unexpected Inheritance of Inspector Chopra by Vaseem Khan No meeting in August.

AUGUST 8

The End of the Wasp Season by Denise Mina

TRUE STORY

NONFICTION BOOK DISCUSSION 7PM | WEDNESDAYS | ADULTS & TEENS WINNETKA LIBRARY

Led by Erin Collins. Registration required. JUNE 14

H is for Hawk by Helen Macdonald This story of adopting and raising one of nature's most vicious predators has soared into the hearts of millions of readers worldwide, landing it on more than 25 best books of the year lists, including The New York Times Book Review’s top ten books of the year. JULY 12

Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates A #1 New York Times best-seller and multiple award winner. In a profound work that pivots from the biggest questions about American history and ideals to the most intimate concerns of a father for his son, Ta-Nehisi Coates offers a powerful new framework for understanding our nation’s history and current crisis. AUGUST 9

The Third Plate: Field Notes on the Future of Food by Dan Barber In his visionary New York Times bestselling book, awardwinning chef Dan Barber, an originator of the farm-to-table movement, shares revolutionary ideas about food, flavor and farming.

Meet Rick Bayless September 14 & 15 Tickets on sale June 1 winnetkalibrary.org

Marcy He starred in a sold-out five-week run onstage at the Lookingglass Theatre in Cascabel – offering theater goers the story of a meal, told through flavor, memory, song, dance and amazing physical feats.

THE BOOKS Rick Bayless’ most recent cookbook, More Mexican Everyday, includes recipes for unique Mexican dishes while advocating the use of local, seasonal ingredients. Chef Bayless’ New York Times best-seller Fiesta at Rick’s includes complete party plans, including menus, timelines and music playlists, providing everything necessary to gather friends and family around a table of delicious food.

MEET CHEF RICK BAYLESS

MORE ABOUT OUR FASCINATING GUEST

Chef Rick Bayless is the guest and featured speaker at the Winnetka-Northfield Public Library District's One Book Two Villages events this fall.

Bayless is most well known as a chef and restaurant entrepreneur. He has won seven James Beard Award nominations. His public television series, Mexico– One Plate at a Time, has wrapped its 11th season. He has authored nine cookbooks. His Chicago restaurants include the award-winning Frontera Grill and the four-star Topolobampo; Xoco, Leña Brava and Cervecería Cruz Blanca. He received the Humanitarian of the Year award in 2007 by the International Association of Culinary Professionals for his many philanthropic endeavors.

We are expanding programming this year to feature events and book discussions around the theme of “One Table, Two Villages,” bringing our communities together with food for conversation and community building. We're featuring three books this year, each one a special ingredient for a delicious community gathering complete with thought-provoking conversation.

We'll discuss The Third Plate: Field Notes on the Future of Food, written by fellow James Beard Award-winning chef, Dan Barber. An originator of the farm-to-table movement, Barber shares revolutionary ideas about food, flavor and farming in this fascinating book. Look for this logo to find One Book Two Villages-themed programs!

TICKETED EVENTS Cocktail Party Reception with Reserved Lecture Seating 6PM | THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 WINNETKA COMMUNITY HOUSE

Meet Mr. Bayless, and enjoy an open bar and unlimited appetizers from 6-7:30pm. Reception ticket includes reserved seating for the 7:30pm lecture and book signing. Tickets $50.

Lecture General Admission 7:30PM | THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 WINNETKA COMMUNITY HOUSE

Tickets for the 7:30pm lecture and book signing are $15. Doors open at 7:15pm. Books will be available onsite for purchase from The Book Stall.

Luncheon and Q & A 11:30AM | FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 THE HAPP INN, NORTHFIELD

Tickets for this event are $35; includes lunch. Doors open at 11:30am and lunch will be served at 12pm. Mr. Bayless will speak at 12:30pm, followed by a book signing. Books will be available onsite for purchase from The Book Stall.

ONE BOOK TWO VILLAGES IS GENEROUSLY SPONSORED BY THE FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY

TECHNOLOGY CLASSES FOR ADULTS

BEGINNER TO ADVANCED MICROSOFT OFFICE CLASSES EXCEL

WORD

Excel 2013 Basics

Word 2013 Basics

2PM | SATURDAY, JUNE 10 | ADULTS WINNETKA LIBRARY

2PM | SATURDAY, JULY 29 | ADULTS WINNETKA LIBRARY

Microsoft Excel allows users to work with numbers and data by creating spreadsheets. This class introduces you to spreadsheets and covers topics like how to create/modify them, format cells, and add borders to columns and rows. Registration required.

Excel 2013 Charts & Graphs 2PM | SATURDAY, JULY 15 | ADULTS WINNETKA LIBRARY

Charts and graphs can enhance the visual appeal of numbers as well as make it easier to interpret the story they're telling. Learn how easy it is to create them and share a graphical representation of your data. Registration required.

Microsoft Word allows users to create text documents. Learn how to locate and use key features, create and save new documents, open and print existing documents and change document views. Registration required.

Word 2013 Formatting Documents 2PM | SATURDAY, AUGUST 12 | ADULTS WINNETKA LIBRARY

Now that you know the basics of Microsoft Word, learn how to format and align text, apply bullets or numbers and adjust spacing within your documents in this next-level class. Registration required.

POWERPOINT PowerPoint 2013 Basics 6:30PM | THURSDAY, AUGUST 17 ADULTS | WINNETKA LIBRARY

Learn how to use PowerPoint's basic features to add and delete slides, change slide layouts, format text, select themes and add graphics to a presentation. Registration required.

iPHONES & iPAD CLASSES PRESENTED BY SASI* Technology Drop-in

Protecting Your Email

3:15PM | WEDNESDAYS, JUNE 7, 14, 21, 28; JULY 5, 12, 19, 26; AUGUST 2 & 9 | ADULTS | WINNETKA LIBRARY

1:30PM | WEDNESDAY, JUNE 28 ADULTS | WINNETKA LIBRARY

10AM | WEDNESDAYS, JUNE 14 & 28 ADULTS | NORTHFIELD BRANCH LIBRARY

Traveling with your Digital Devices 1:30PM | WEDNESDAY, JUNE 7 ADULTS | WINNETKA LIBRARY

Learn how to reduce costs, avoid problems and stay secure when traveling with your laptop, tablet or smartphone. Registration required.

Wednesday App-ternoons 2-4PM | WEDNESDAYS | ADULTS NORTHFIELD BRANCH LIBRARY

Download eBooks to your iPad or Kindle. Learn a foreign language on your tablet. Listen to audiobooks or renew library books on your phone. Bring in your device and we’ll help you use the library’s free resources.

ONLINE AND COMPUTER SAFETY Computer Security Software 1:30PM | WEDNESDAY, JUNE 14 ADULTS | WINNETKA LIBRARY

Security software is available in many forms. Which brands are best? How much do you need to pay for them, or are the free ones OK? Do Apple devices need security software? This class will help you decide what is best for your needs. Registration required.

Computer Passwords and PINs 1:30PM | WEDNESDAY, JUNE 21 ADULTS | WINNETKA LIBRARY

When should you use a password and how complex should it be? Is it OK to use a 4 or 6-digit PIN? Passwords, PINs and passcodes are your best defense against identity theft. This class will teach you how to improve your odds. Registration required.

Using email seems simple, but it can lead to computer disaster. Learn how to differentiate the bad from the good and how to protect your personal communications. Registration required.

You’ve Been Hacked 1:30PM | WEDNESDAY, JULY 5 ADULTS | WINNETKA LIBRARY

Odds are, you are going to get hacked. How can you tell when your computer, tablet or smartphone has been compromised? Learn how to prepare for and respond to being hacked. Registration required.

Will the Latest Scams and Frauds Get You? 1:30PM | WEDNESDAY, JULY 12 ADULTS | WINNETKA LIBRARY

Learn how to recognize and avoid the increasingly sophisticated online scams and frauds that can bring disaster to your digital life. Registration required.

Using Social Media Safely 1:30PM | WEDNESDAY, JULY 19 ADULTS | WINNETKA LIBRARY

This class will cover the basics of social media, including how to join and use Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. We will also look at how to maintain your privacy and stay safe when using these tools. Registration required.

LATEST AND GREATEST

Windows 10

Library eBooks & Media on Your iPhone or iPad

1:30PM | WEDNESDAY, JULY 26 ADULTS | WINNETKA LIBRARY

10AM | WEDNESDAY, JUNE 7 | ADULTS NORTHFIELD BRANCH LIBRARY

Access the Library’s growing list of eBooks, eAudiobooks, digital magazines, movies and more. A great resource for travelers, commuters, the homebound and for anytime you can’t make it to the Library. Registration required.

Using Apps on Your iPhone or iPad 10AM | WEDNESDAY, JUNE 21 | ADULTS NORTHFIELD BRANCH LIBRARY

Apps are simple programs that do one thing well and easily. There are close to 1.5 million apps each for iPhones and iPads. Which ones are useful to you? Learn how to find apps that make your life more productive or fun. Registration required.

*Presented in partnership with Services for Adults Staying in Their Homes (SASI), a nonprofit organization providing affordable licensed home care and, through their Senior Connections program, friendly volunteer visits to older adults on the North Shore.

This class will look at the interface changes and new features introduced in the latest update for Windows 10 and how to best take advantage of them. It will also provide an introductory overview for new users of Windows 10. Registration required.

iPhones and iPads 1:30PM | WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 2 ADULTS | WINNETKA LIBRARY

This class will look at the interface changes and new features introduced in the latest update for iPhones and iPads and how to best take advantage of them. Registration required.

The Cloud and How to Use It 1:30PM | WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 9 ADULTS | WINNETKA LIBRARY

What and where is the Cloud? Why should you use (or not use) it? You might be surprised how much of your computer data is already there. This class will teach you about what the Cloud is and how you can use it to make your personal computing more efficient. Registration required.

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More eAudiobooks! Now available with the Cloud Library app

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Our audiobooks are extremely popular! In response, we’re now offering eAudiobooks through the Cloud Library app. Simply browse, borrow and enjoy audiobooks right on your device. Visit winnetkalibrary.org/CL. Need help? Bring your device into the library and we’ll be happy to help you get started.

Library Closings

May 17................. Late open 10am* May 28 & 29............. Memorial Day June 15................ Late open 10am* July 4................ Independence Day July 18................. Late open 10am* August 24............ Late open 10am* *Staff training

Library Hours Monday-Thursday......... 9am - 9pm Friday-Saturday............ 9am - 5pm The Source is published in March, June, September & December. Editor & designer: Mary Hastings. The Library reserves the right to take photographs and video program participants. Photos and videos are for Library use and may be used in Library publicity materials. Patrons who do not wish to be part of photographs or videos should notify Library staff. Any individual who plans to attend any program at the Library and requires a special accommodation may phone the Winnetka Library at (847) 446-7220 or the Northfield Branch Library at (847) 446-5990.

Winnetka Library Renovation Project Thank you for your input! We truly appreciate your response to our request for feedback on the proposed renovation of the Winnetka Library lobby and several other improvements on the main floor. Based on this feedback, the following improvements will be considered in the design phase: • abatement of asbestos in the Lloyd Room and lobby • new ceilings and lighting in the Lloyd Room and lobby • new circulation desk • adding a self-checkout kiosk option in the lobby and Youth Services areas • adding one or more small group/study rooms within the existing library space • a refresh of the quiet room to make it a more comfortable quiet reading and workspace • new carpeting in the lobby and adult services room Visit our website, www.winnetkalibrary.org, for updates on this project.