The Source | Summer 2021 by Winnetka-Northfield Public Library District

SUMMER June – August 2021

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LIBRARY NEWS

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Meet Your Library Trustees Congratulations to the Newly Elected* and Re-Elected Board Members!

Travis Gosselin

Melissa Mitchell*

Sarah Munoz

Jean-Paul Ruiz-Funes

Term expires in 2023

Term expires in 2025

How to Register For An Event ONLINE RESERVATION Log onto www.wnpld.org and under "events" you will find the events calendar. Locate the program of interest and register.

PHONE/EMAIL REGISTRATION You may call (847) 446-7220 or email eref@wnpld.org.

CANCELLATION If your plans change after registering, please let us know 24 hours in advance so we can invite another guest to take your spot.

Do You Have a Library Card? How to get one: Residents, property owners, and renters in the Winnetka-Northfield Public Library District are eligible for Library cards. Simply stop in the library with a valid government-issued ID and proof of address to register! Cards are good for three years and will be auto-renewed for those still residing in the District. Learn more at: wnpld.org/library-info/ get-a-library-card.

Thomas Sundell*

Todd Van Neck*

Deborah Vandergrift

Term expires in 2025

Term expires in 2023

Congratulations! WNPLD is proud to announce the following promotions: Courtney Volny Customer Relations Manager This is a well-deserved promotion for Courtney who has been with us for 5 years and previously worked in the Customer Relations Department in a variety of positions including Assistant Circulation Manager. We are looking forward to the positive impacts Courtney’s energy, organization, planning, collaboration, and expertise with workflow and scheduling will have on the Department. Sydney Clark Branch Services Assistant

Shannon Hahle Customer Relations Assistant

Stephanie Gonzalez Diaz Customer Relations Assistant

Amelia Kmiec Branch Services Librarian

Jimmy Gonzalez-Vicker Technology Librarian

Mark Winter Branch Services Assistant

Betsy Griebenow Customer Relations Assistant

Welcome! Stop by and say hi to these new hires: Rebecca Ganellen Library Page

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Amber Urich Youth Services Librarian

Ben Weinstein Customer Relations Assistant

LIBRARY NEWS

Meet Stephanie Girardi Our Technical Services Supervisor You might not realize it, because she works behind the scenes, but Stephanie’s touch is omnipresent in our library district. From each and every item we order to circulate, to the beautiful flowers gracing the entrance of the Winnetka Library, to the long-running Food for Thought Book Club, Stephanie has had a hand in the success of the Winnetka-Northfield Public Library District for almost 27 years. What was your title when you were hired? I was a page, shelving books and other duties as assigned for 12 years. I then worked in circulation for 8 years before moving to Technical Services. What does the Technical Services Department do? The Technical Services Department orders, receives, and processes all the Library’s physical, circulating material. What does a day in the life of a Technical Services Supervisor look like? I like to start each day by ordering the books and AV material that the librarians send me. I create the orders and do the data entry that puts the items into our catalog. After UPS delivers our boxes for the day, I receive and sort the items for processing. We put the stamps, barcodes, tags, and labels into the items that let them go home with the patrons, then take our finished items upstairs to be checked in by the Customer Relations staff. You always plant such beautiful flowers at the Winnetka Library, how long have you been gardening? I started gardening in 1982. I was living in Springfield, IL and very bored. I took a plant propagation course at the community college and just kept at it. I got my Master Gardener certificate in 1994 and became an accredited garden show judge in 1997. Most of the plants that I use at the Library are started from seed. How long have you been leading the Food for Thought Cookbook Book Club? Since the fall of 2013. There are still some

people who have been attending since the beginning. I’ve only discussed the same book once, and that was by mistake. Congratulations on your 25th wedding anniversary to former librarian Ray Kearney! Tell us how it all started… The best thing that I brought home from the Library is my husband Ray. He worked here as a Reference Librarian for over 20 years and was my supervisor when I was a page. We started quietly dating after I had been working for about a year and announced our engagement a few months before our wedding. The staff thought we were playing a joke on them! No one even knew we were friends. What are you reading now? I just finished Empire of Pain: The Secret History of the Sackler Dynasty by Patrick Radden Keefe. I’m about to start Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir. What do you love about your job? I get to work with a great group of people. I also get to see the new books before anyone else!

food for thought

A COOKBOOK BOOKCLUB

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Stephanie's Top 5 Cookbooks 1. The Silver Palate Cookbook by Sheila Lukins and Julee Rosso 2. M aida Heatter's Book of Great American Desserts by Maida Heatter 3. T he Chef's Secret Cookbook by Louis Szathmary 4. R obicelli's a Love Story, with Cupcakes by Allison Robicelli 5. D inosaur Bar-B-Que: An American Roadhouse by John Stage

ADULT BOOK CLUBS

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BOOK CLUBS

Join us via Zoom

CLUE: A MYSTERY BOOK CLUB

FOOD FOR THOUGHT: COOKBOOK BOOK CLUB MONDAYS, 7PM • ADULTS • REGISTER • LED BY STEPHANIE GIRARDI

Do you love browsing through cookbooks and trying new recipes? Check out one of the spotlighted cookbooks, try some recipes and discuss with us over Zoom. The books are available for checkout at the Library and digitally through Hoopla, when available.

TUESDAYS, 7:30PM • ADULTS • REGISTER • LED BY MELISSA MORGAN

Join a lively discussion about all types of mystery books, ranging from true crime, dark thrillers, police procedurals and historical mysteries. JUNE 8 • VIRTUAL Dragonfly by Leila Meacham

JULY 12 • VIRTUAL Take it Outside! A Year of Picnics: Recipes for Dining Well in the Great Outdoors by Ashley English Korean BBQ: Master Your Grill in Seven Sauces by Bill Kim

JULY 13 • VIRTUAL Crocodile on the Sandbank by Elizabeth Peters

The Picnic: Recipes and Inspiration from Basket to Blanket by Marnie Hanel

AUGUST 10 • VIRTUAL The Butcher's Boy by Thomas Perry

AUGUST 9 • VIRTUAL Those Helpful Appliances Better Homes and Gardens Fast or Slow: Delicious Meals for Slow Cookers, Pressure Cookers, or Multi Cookers

TRUE STORY: NONFICTION BOOK CLUB WEDNESDAYS, 7PM • ADULTS • REGISTER • LED BY ERIN COLLINS

Book lovers come together to talk about books on a variety of topics like true crime, medicine, memoirs, biographies, science, economics, and much more.

The Blender Girl: Super-Easy, Super-Healthy Meals, Snacks, Desserts, and Drinks by Tess Masters Toaster Oven Perfection: A Smarter Way to Cook on a Smaller Scale by America's Test Kitchen

JUNE 9 • VIRTUAL Catch and Kill: Lies, Spies, and a Conspiracy to Protect Predators by Ronan Farrow

SEPTEMBER 13 • VIRTUAL The Great British Baking Show 100 Great Breads by Paul Hollywood

JULY 14 • VIRTUAL Made in China: A Prisoner, an SOS Letter, and the Hidden Cost of America’s Cheap Goods by Amelia Pang

Cooking with Mary Berry: Simple Recipes, Great for Family and Friends by Mary Berry

AUGUST 11 • VIRTUAL Between Two Kingdoms: A Memoir of a Life Interrupted by Suleia Jaouad

Borrow and enjoy

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Time to Eat: Delicious Meals for Busy Lives: A Cookbook by Nadiya Hussain One Tin Bakes: Sweet and Simple Traybakes, Pies, Bars, and Buns by Edd Kimber

more ebooks, audiobooks, and digital magazines!

We are excited to be joining a consortium of local libraries to expand our Overdrive/Libby content. Stay tuned for more details on our website, email newsletter, and social media as we get closer to finalizing the partnership.

Here are some fun facts about how the catalog will grow: • 46,000+ eBooks (vs. 11,000 currently) • 19,000+ audiobooks (vs. 2,300 currently) • 2,500+ magazines (same as currently)

ADULT PROGRAMS ART & HISTORY The Art of Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera TUESDAY, JUNE 8, 7PM • ADULTS VIRTUAL • REGISTER

The sensational marriage of Mexican artists Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera fascinated their contemporaries in the United States and south of the border. In this illustrated lecture, art historian Jeff Mishur looks at the paintings of both artists and discusses how key moments in their private lives are brought to life in specific works.

Benjamin Franklin with Terry Lynch

Betty Crocker and Her Cookbook That Changed How America Cooks, with Leslie Goddard

MONDAY, JUNE 28, 7PM • ADULTS VIRTUAL • REGISTER

Inventor, statesman, and founding father. He seemed to do it all! Learn about the man who not only harnessed electricity and helped shape the country that would come to be known as the United States, but who also entertained people with his satirical writing and adages. Benjamin Franklin, as portrayed by actor Terry Lynch, will reminisce about his past and explain how his political life, writings, and scientific inventions have changed our lives today.

TUESDAY, JULY 13, 7PM • ADULTS VIRTUAL • REGISTER

Her cookbook sold more than 75 million copies, making her a household name, but who was Betty Crocker? Join historian Leslie Goddard to celebrate the 100th anniversary of America's favorite cook with a look back at her history, from her debut in 1921 through her current reign over one of America's popular food websites.

Architectural Tour of the World: The Future is Now TUESDAY, JULY 27, 7PM • ADULTS VIRTUAL • REGISTER

Buckle your seat belt and join this surprising virtual tour. Educational entertainer Martina Mathisen takes us around the globe to discover the fantastic superstructures that have stunned the world and will leave you awestruck!

Chicago’s Yesteryear TUESDAY, AUGUST 3, 7PM ADULTS • VIRTUAL • REGISTER

Spy vs Spy: Espionage in the Second World War THURSDAY, JUNE 10, 7PM ADULTS • VIRTUAL • REGISTER

Total war led to total espionage as each major participant in WWII attempted to fathom the actions of the opposition—and even of its allies. Like chess, each move engendered a countermove. Join author and historian Robert Mueller to learn about some of the most famous and little remembered espionage efforts of the war.

Chicagoland is filled with memories of the past. Historian Jim Gibbons will bring back all the fun and excitement of the old theaters (Woods, McVickers), hotels (Edgewater Beach), museums, amusement parks (Riverview), restaurants (Berghoff, Won Kow), local celebrities (Fahey Flynn), television shows and much more!

who began in radio and went on to conquer the world.

Your Winnetka Home

HOME & GARDEN

For a Village of less than 4 square miles, Winnetka has a striking number of historic homes. Are you interested in researching the history of your home, but unsure where to start? Join the Winnetka Historical Society’s curator, Dr. Meagan McChesney, as she discusses tips and tricks for finding out when your home was built, who designed it, who has lived in it, and how it may have changed over time.

Growing and Using Corn THURSDAY, JUNE 17, 7PM ADULTS • VIRTUAL • REGISTER

Whether it's sweet corn, popcorn, or cornbread, it just wouldn't be summer without this wonderful garden vegetable. You can purchase it from a grocery store or from a farmers market, but for the freshest possible corn, you have to grow it yourself. In this class, Mark Lyons, an experienced corn grower and master gardener, will teach you everything you need to know to grow this tasty summer treat.

Heroes On the Air

Sprouts and Microgreens for Good Health

TUESDAY, AUGUST 17, 7PM ADULTS • VIRTUAL • REGISTER

THURSDAY, JULY 1, 7PM • ADULTS VIRTUAL • REGISTER

This audio-visual presentation puts the spotlight on those heroes who made their way from comic strips and comic books to radio in the 1930s, including Little Orphan Annie, Dick Tracy and Superman, as well as some legendary heroes

Sprouts and microgreens are green vegetable plants that are easy to grow and packed with nutrients. Mark Lyons, an experienced master gardener, will tell you how to grow and use these nutritional powerhouses.

MONDAY, AUGUST 2, 7PM ADULTS • VIRTUAL • REGISTER

MUSIC The History of the Band Chicago WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 25, 7PM ADULTS • VIRTUAL • REGISTER

If you like your rock 'n' roll mixed with an exciting blast of horns, there is nothing better than the music group Chicago. Using performance and interview clips, Gary Wenstrup will trace the arc of their career from their early rock 'n' roll successes like "25 or 6 to 4" and "Saturday In The Park" to their later softer hits like "If You Leave Me Now" and "Hard To Say I'm Sorry."

ADULT PROGRAMS GENEALOGY Genealogy and DNA, Behind the Scenes WEDNESDAY, JUNE 2, 7PM ADULTS • VIRTUAL • REGISTER

DNA testing has become part of genealogical research, but what can it really tell you? What are the different tests? Why do they tell us different things? Where do we get the different components of our genetic heritage? Who should be tested to best develop genealogical research? Join Dr. Daniel Hubbard as he answers these questions and more to help us unravel the mystery of a true inside job.

TRAVEL Great American Trailways: East Coast to the Mississippi

with photographer John Lynn. Explore the beauty of America's historic trailways, including the Cumberland Road, the American Discovery Trail, the C & O Canal Towpath, and the Ohio River.

COMMUNITY DISCUSSIONS Identity Theft Protection: A Community Discussion THURSDAY, JULY 15, 7PM ADULTS • VIRTUAL • REGISTER

Join us for a conversation with Detective Ian Levy from the Winnetka Police Department. Detective Levy will be discussing how you can reduce the chances of falling victim to identity theft and other common scams.

Cannabis in Your Community

WEDNESDAY, JULY 7, 7PM ADULTS • VIRTUAL • REGISTER

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 4, 7PM ADULTS • VIRTUAL • REGISTER

Travel across the U.S. by foot, bicycle, and canoe

Last year the State of Illinois introduced the

Summer Film Series: Action Movies 2ND FRIDAY OF THE MONTH • ADULTS • REGISTER

Register to receive a pre-recorded introduction and criticism by our resident film expert, Scott Siegel, along with a link to watch the film at home through our Hoopla or Kanopy streaming services. Southern Comfort June 11 • Virtual A troop of National Guardsmen get more than they bargained for on patrol in the Bayou. The Duellists July 9 • Virtual This is Ridley Scott's first film, with Napoleonic soldiers holding an epic grudge through the sweep of history. Death Race 2000 August 13 • Virtual Check out David Carradine and Sylvester Stallone in this "drive"-in camp classic. Fast & the Furious, eat your heart out.

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controlled legalization of cannabis. There are many aspects to the regulation of cannabis. Please join us for a discussion with Jeremy Unruh, a Senior Vice President at Pharmacann, one of the nation's largest marijuana companies, and Officer Marcin Beskur of the Winnetka Police Department, to help understand what you need to know about the lawful purchase, possession, transportation, and consumption of cannabis.

DIY Adult Craft Kits FIRST & THIRD FRIDAYS OF THE MONTH • ADULTS & TEENS

Pick up craft materials and follow the provided instructions. Kits are first come, first served, available for pickup at both the Winnetka and Northfield Libraries. JUNE 4 Nail Polish Dipped Mugs JUNE 18 Epsom Salt Luminaries JULY 2 Stamping Tea Towel JULY 16 Embroidered Basket AUGUST 6 Flower Pot

FOOD & DRINK Summer Cocktails THURSDAY, JUNE 3, 7PM ADULTS 21+ • VIRTUAL • REGISTER

Summer's coming, and not a moment too soon. After being cooped up all winter, now's the perfect time to join some of your friends and local mixologist Cheryl Heisler of Mixed metaPours for a bevvy of summer cocktail recipes. We'll mix up classic and novel cocktails, along with a few mocktails, guaranteeing something fun for everyone. Ingredient lists will be emailed to registrants a week before this event so you can do your shopping in advance and make everything right along with Cheryl.

AUGUST 20 Mini Macrame

Chocolate Tasting Around the World

Watercolor Greeting Cards

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 16, 7PM ADULTS • VIRTUAL • REGISTER

SATURDAY, JULY 31, 2PM ADULTS • VIRTUAL • REGISTER

Paint along with Jennifer Evans of Periwinkle Art Studio using watercolors. This fun session will cover three floral images. Finished art can be framed or fashioned into greeting cards. Supplies will be provided for pickup at the library.

Chocolate expresses distinctive flavors depending on origin and variety, but most of us don’t know where the beans for our chocolate are grown, or which strain of cacao they are. A little knowledge can really enhance the experience of one of life’s greatest pleasures. Join us for a fun virtual event, pick up your chocolate at the Library, and hone your palate as we taste our way across the globe.

ADULT PROGRAMS A Glimpse of Indian Culture (With At-Home Food Tasting)

Author event Author Event With Helene Wecker: The Hidden Palace

THURSDAY, JULY 22, 7PM ADULTS • VIRTUAL • REGISTER

TUESDAY, JUNE 22, 7PM • ADULTS • VIRTUAL • REGISTER

We are delighted to join with The Book Stall and other area libraries to present a program with Helene Wecker, author of the acclaimed novel The Golem and the Jinni. Now she's written the long-awaited sequel, The Hidden Palace. In this enthralling historical epic, set in New York City and the Middle East in the years leading to World War I, Helene Wecker revisits her beloved characters Chava and Ahmad as they confront unexpected new challenges in a rapidly changing world.

Learn about the Indian diaspora, cuisine, and traditions in this exploration of the history and cultural diversity of South Asia. Join us to connect, interact, and share with India’s unique culture. Participants can pick up sweet and savory snacks at the Library for a shared virtual tasting during the event— available for pickup starting July 21.

HEALTH & WELLNESS Chair Yoga MONDAYS, JUNE 7 & 21, JULY 5 & 19, AUG 2 & 16, 11AM • ADULTS VIRTUAL • REGISTER

Join certified yoga instructor Isabel Raci for gentle chair yoga and guided meditation. Stretch, breathe, gain flexibility, and strengthen the body through seated poses.

one. Not so! During this program you will learn about board membership, including board basics, board governing documents, fiduciary duties, board/staff relationships, and the role of the board. You will also learn how to conduct more productive and efficient meetings through the use of parliamentary procedure (Robert’s Rules). Nancy Sylvester, MA, PRP, CPP-T, is a Team/Leadership Specialist, Professor Emeritus of Speech at Rock Valley College, and Professional Registered & Certified Parliamentarian.

BUSINESS & FINANCIAL Financial Planning Board Governance and Robert’s Rules: Keys to Being a Better Board Member SATURDAY, JUNE 5, 8:30AM ADULTS • VIRTUAL • REGISTER

In this country we treat “boardsmanship” very similar to the way we treat parenting: we assume that if you know how to become one, you know how to be a good

Appointments

TUESDAYS, JUNE 8, JULY 13 & AUGUST 10, 10AM • ADULTS VIRTUAL • REGISTER

Do you have questions about how to invest, budget, or safeguard your finances? Schedule a free, virtual, onehour consultation with a Certified Financial Planner® via Zoom. Appointments are limited to Winnetka-Northfield Library card holders.

Serving Up a Slice of Retirement Pie: Understanding Your Social Security Benefits TUESDAY, JUNE 15, 7PM • ADULTS VIRTUAL • REGISTER

This is a free, educational, and informational presentation on Social Security to help adults better understand their Social Security benefits and options. Join us to learn more about how Social Security benefits work. The seminar will cover how benefits are determined, how to decide when to collect spousal benefits, and how survivor benefits work.

Small Business Mentoring Appointments with SCORE WEDNESDAYS, JUNE 16, JULY 21 & AUGUST 18, 7PM & 8PM • ADULTS VIRTUAL • REGISTER

Get free small business advice from SCORE, the nation's largest network of volunteer business mentors and a resource partner of the U.S. Small Business Administration. One-on-one mentoring by business experts who have

The Politics of Place: Creating an Equitable, Resilient Chicago THURSDAY, JUNE 24, 7PM • ADULTS • VIRTUAL • REGISTER

The Chicago region faces serious threats; growth is uneven, neighborhoods are struggling, and streets are erupting in protest. Drawing from his experience as a community leader on the South Side of Chicago and as an urban planner, Kelwin Harris uses an equity lens to discuss multiple facets of systemic racism that persists and offers strategies and interventions for the road ahead.

experience in all aspects of business. Whether you're just getting started or you've been in business over 20 years, set up an appointment to discuss questions and strategy. Register for a virtual onehour appointment here: emil. winograd@scorevolunteer.org

Organizing Your Financial Life WEDNESDAY, JUNE 23, 7PM ADULTS • VIRTUAL • REGISTER

Join Certified Financial Planner® and local resident Ed Gjertsen as he provides guidance and tips on organizing your financial life. Ed will share basic, fundamental principles that every individual can implement, including an organizing checklist, types of paperwork to save or shred, and legacy planning through wills and trusts.

Medicare 101 TUESDAY, JULY 20, 7PM • ADULTS VIRTUAL • REGISTER

Medicare can be confusing. Medicare Solutions Network will present a free educational seminar to get you up to speed on what Medicare covers, what it doesn't, and your potential out of pocket exposure. They’ll discuss Supplements, Advantage Plans, Part D Prescription coverage and cost saving strategies for the years ahead. Whether you are currently enrolled in Medicare, will be enrolling in the future, or are helping a loved one, this seminar is for you.

Let's get our community reading and make reading a lifelong habit! Adults, teens, kids of all ages…everyone is welcome to join our Summer Reading Program. It’s simple to participate, all you have to do is read for at least 20 minutes a day for 40 or more days between June 1 and August 1. Track your progress on our reading logs (included here, in the libraries, and available to download on our website). Bring them into the library when you finish or send us an email at youth@wnpld.org with a picture of your log. To celebrate finishing your challenge, you will receive a finishing prize, as well as the chance to choose your entry into one of our grand prize drawings. For more information visit wnpld.org/ summer-reading

JUNE 1–AUGUST 1

FUN PRIZES All finishers will receive a gift card for $10 to use at The Book Stall, as well as entry into one of our grand prize drawings below.

GRAND PRIZE DRAWINGS YOUTH

TWEEN/TEEN

ADULT

MAKE & PLAY KiwiCo Gift Card ($110) Sphero SPRK+ • Outdoor Science Lab

LISTEN UP! Apple AirPods Apple Gift Card ($100)

SUMMER PICNIC Ravinia Gift Card ($100) • Good Grapes Gift Card ($50) • Table In A Bag • Corkcicle Insulated Wine Glasses • Picnic Blanket

STEAM EXPLORER Magna-Tiles Set • Osmo Little Genius Kit • Crayon Inspiration Coloring Set • Pattern Blocks

GAME ON! Nintendo Switch

GRILLING & CHILLING Backyard BBQ Gift Card ($100) • Grilling Utensils • ThermoPro Wireless Remote Digital Thermometer • YETI Rambler Mug Grilling Cookbooks

INNOVATION INSPIRATION LEGO Robot Building Set Snap Circuits Pro • Makey Makey • Deluxe Art Set

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FUN IN THE SUN SpikeBrite + Standard Spikeball Kit • JBL Bluetooth Speaker Taco Nano Gift Card ($50) Beach Tote & Towels

BACKYARD MOVIE NIGHT Outdoor Video Projector & Screen • Grateful Bites Gift Card ($50) • Waterproof Blanket Roku Streaming Stick+ • Popcorn & Seasoning Kit Popcorn Bowls • Popcorn Popper

Turn the page to find the youth reading log!

2021 Adults & Teens Summer Reading Log THE CHALLENGE Your goal this summer is to make reading a daily habit by reading at least 20 minutes a day for 40 or more days between June 1st and August 1st. Track your progress on this log (extras are available in the Library or on our website) and turn it in when you have completed.

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YOU DID IT!

SUMMER READING LOG TRACK YOUR PROGRESS ON THIS LOG (EXTRAS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE LIBRARY OR ON OUR WEBSITE). COLOR ONE CIRCLE OR WRITE IN THE MINUTES FOR EACH DAY THAT YOU READ AND TURN IT IN WHEN YOU ARE COMPLETED. VISIT OUR SUMMER READING WEBSITE FOR MORE FUN AT: WNPLD.ORG/SUMMER-READING

HALF WAY!

TRY A CHALLENGE!

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S! E G N E L L A H C #3: COLOR YOUR WORLD

#1: READ ONE OF OUR RECOMMENDED SUMMER READS AND LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK!

#2: TRY OUT A DIGITAL PLATFORM. READ AN EBOOK OR LISTEN TO AN EAUDIOBOOK ON LIBBY, CLOUDLIBRARY, OR HOOPLA.

WITH CREATIVE PROJECTS. PICK UP A TAKE-AND-MAKE KIT, VISIT THE STUDIO, OR WATCH A VIDEO ON CREATIVEBUG AND LEARN A NEW SKILL!

YOUTH PROGRAMS

Silly Stories MONDAY, JULY 12, 10AM ALL AGES • VIRTUAL • REGISTER

Join us for an extra-silly edition of storytime! We’ll read laughout-loud books, and we’ll shake our sillies out together with songs and dances.

youth In-person storytime is back! Keep an eye on our website and social media for details about our registration-based storytime options this summer. Rainbow Storytime MONDAY, JUNE 14, 10AM ALL AGES • VIRTUAL • REGISTER

Family Science

families

Fantasy Storytime Craft and Give Back!

MONDAY, AUGUST 9, 10AM ALL AGES • VIRTUAL • REGISTER

Princes, princesses, unicorns and dragons, oh my! Let’s read all about make-believe lands and sing about the adventures we’d go on together.

Sticker Mural JUNE, JULY & AUGUST • ALL AGES

Stop by the Youth Services Desk anytime to ask for a set of stickers to add to our collaborative sticker mural to help us reveal a mystery image one sticker at a time!

Let's celebrate friendship, love, acceptance, and all the colors of the rainbow in this special storytime!

LETTERS FROM A LIBRARIAN

Join us as we work on fun projects to help local charitable causes! We'll learn about each charity organization and then create items to donate. Kits will be available on program date, and instructions will be available on YouTube.

Calling scientists of all ages! Every month, we’ll do an experiment together that’s fun for the whole family. Kits will be limited to registrants and available one week before the program date.

Monthly Activity Calendar JUNE, JULY & AUGUST • ALL AGES

Join us on the WinnetkaNorthfield Public Library District website each month for a calendar filled with daily activity prompts. Many of the activity prompts will be for screen-free activities.

AUTHOR/ILLUSTRATOR VISIT AND DRAWING ACTIVITY WITH DAN SANTAT

Request a letter from a Youth Services librarian! Tell us about your day, a book you’ve read recently, your favorite character, send us a picture or drawing, ask us a question, or just say hello! Send us a letter or postcard first and expect a letter from us soon! Be sure to include your return address if you would like a letter sent to you! Winnetka Library Youth Services Pen Pal 768 Oak Street Winnetka, IL 60093

SUNDAYS, JUNE 20, JULY 18 & AUGUST 15 • FAMILIES • YOUTUBE REGISTER

MONDAYS, JUNE 28, JULY 26 & AUGUST 30, 6:30PM • AGES 5–13 WITH AN ADULT • VIRTUAL REGISTER

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 4, 6PM ALL AGES • VIRTUAL • REGISTER

Let’s bring a Summer of “Reading Colors Your World” to an end with a virtual visit with the award-winning author/illustrator of over 100 books, Dan Santat! Presented in partnership with the Deerfield Public Library, Evanston Public Library, Glencoe Public Library, Lincolnwood Public Library, and Wilmette Public Library. Dan will talk about his books, share an interactive art demo and activity, and end with a brief Q&A session. Please note: A recording will be available to registrants for two weeks following the live presentation.

ADULT PROGRAMS YOUTH

birth to 4 years Sensory Saturdays at Home SATURDAYS, JUNE 5, JULY 3 & AUGUST 7 • AGES 0–4 • REGISTER

Missing our in-person sensory celebrations? Pick up a kit with supplies, activities, and prompts for creating your own experience at home. Kits will be limited to registrants and available starting the first Saturday of the month.

Bright Beginnings WEDNESDAYS, JUNE 25–AUGUST 25, 10:30AM • AGES 0–18 MONTHS VIRTUAL • REGISTER

Join us on Zoom for stories and songs with your little one! The link will be emailed out at 9am the day of the storytime.

TIE-DYED ANIMAL PAINTING Learn to paint beautiul “tie-dyed” animals with Hello Art Studio. First, Christine will teach you how to draw the animal silhouette of your choice and break up the space with doodles. Then you’ll learn a watercolor technique called “wet on wet” to create the tie-dyed look

SATURDAY, JUNE 26, 2PM AGES 7+ • VIRTUAL • REGISTER

Learn and Play Chess SUNDAYS, JUNE 13 & JULY 11, 3PM • AGES 7+ • VIRTUAL REGISTER

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

ages 5–8

Full STEAM Ahead!

Art Explorers Jr. TUESDAYS, JUNE 8, JULY 13 & AUGUST 10, 3PM • AGES 5–8 VIRTUAL • REGISTER

Make a beautiful painting. Kits for this program can be picked up at the Winnetka Youth Services Desk after you register. The Zoom link for the program will be emailed out at 9am the day of the program.

WEDNESDAYS, JUNE 16, JULY 14 & AUGUST 18 • AGES 5–8 • VIRTUAL REGISTER

Let's learn all about STEAM together! We'll do a simple, fun experiment with items found around the house, and learn the science behind why it works. Kits will be limited to registrants and available on program date.

A CARTOONING Class

Draw Your Own Coloring Book Thursday, JUly 15 AT 2PM AGES 7+ VIRTUAL REGISTER 12 | REGISTER @ WNPLD.ORG

Follow along step by step with presenter Mark Anderson of Andertoons as we create fun coloring book pages. You'll draw tropical fish, outer space, flowers, superheroes, and more, and then color in your designs any way that you want! (Make sure to have crayons, markers, or colored pencils nearby.)

ages 9–13 Young Writers Club TUESDAYS, JUNE 1, JULY 6 & AUGUST 3, 4PM • AGES 9–13 VIRTUAL • REGISTER

Learn how to craft your own unique stories! Each month members of the Young Writers Club get a story prompt to work on and share with the group. The Zoom link for the program will be emailed out at 9am the day of the program.

Summer Improv Bootcamp THURSDAYS, JUNE 10–24, 1:30PM AGES 9-13 • VIRTUAL • REGISTER

Looking to learn more about improv in a short amount of time? Join Northwestern grad Amara Leonard for a 3-week intensive Summer bootcamp including games, character creation, idea generation, and most of all, fun!

YOUTH PROGRAMS

COLOR YOUR WORLD SUMMER READ-ALOUDS MONDAYS, JUNE 7-JULY 26, 10AM AGES 8–12 • VIRTUAL • REGISTER

Join our Youth Services librarians on YouTube as they share titles from our Summer Reading Program booklist. Titles will be from our Youth Fiction collection and geared towards ages 8–12. To view all of our Summer Reading selections, check out our YouTube Channel and look for the playlist "Summer Read-Alouds.”

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Teen Social DIYs WEDNESDAYS, JUNE 9, JULY 14 & AUGUST 11 • TEENS • YOUTUBE REGISTER

Art Explorers TUESDAYS, JUNE 8, JULY 13 & AUGUST 10, 4PM • AGES 9–13 VIRTUAL • REGISTER

Dungeons & Dragons 5e TUESDAYS, JUNE 15, JULY 20 & AUGUST 17, 4PM • AGES 9–13 VIRTUAL • REGISTER

Join with others to play the fifth edition of Dungeons & Dragons. Tell a story together, guiding your heros through quests for treasure, battle with deadly foes, daring rescues, courtly intrigue, and much more!

Dungeons & Dragons 5e Candlekeep Mystery FRIDAYS, JUNE 25 & JULY 30, 3PM AGES 9–13 • VIRTUAL • REGISTER

The Library of Candlekeep is calling to you. Can you find the magic books hidden in the shelves? Join us for a one-time mystery game of Dungeons & Dragons.

Minecraft Mania TUESDAYS, JUNE 29, JULY 27 AUGUST 31, 4PM • AGES 9–13 VIRTUAL • REGISTER

Join us for some Minecraft fun! No account needed to play! We will do a fun activity together organized by the Minecraft Mania team.

Inspired by Instagram and TikTok trends, we’ll make three fun DIY projects for your room or locker! You can follow along with our demo video on our YouTube channel each month. Kits will be limited to registrants and available one week before the program date.

Campfire Stories WEDNESDAY, JULY 21, 8PM AGES 13+ • VIRTUAL • REGISTER

Let's make the camp experience virtual—we'll tell scary stories, make DIY smores, and sing campfire songs together. Kits will be limited to registrants and available one week before the program date.

Investigate Tutankhamun's Tomb WITH AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR CANDACE FLEMING Join us for a presentation from prolific local writer Candace Fleming, 2021 winner of the American Library Association’s Sibert Award for “most distinguished informational book” for youth. Using research, science and analytical thinking Candace will guide attendees, who will work in pairs, through a crime scene investigation of King Tutankhamun’s Tomb! She will also talk about her research and writing process for her forthcoming middle-grade release The Curse of the Mummy: Uncovering Tutankhamun's Tomb.

Kits are released monthly on a first come, first served basis and will be available for pick up at the Youth Services Desk. And, please send us photos of your masterpieces to youth@wnpld.org.

TGIF: Friday Take & Make JUNE 1, JULY 1 & AUGUST 1 ALL AGES

Every Friday in June, July and August, Northfield and Winnetka will have kits available at opening with included instructions and materials.

Sewing Take & Make JUNE 1, JULY 1 & AUGUST 1 AGE 9–13

Learn how to sew cute little crafts! Each month we have a new sewing kit available.

Make for Me JUNE 1, JULY 1 & AUGUST 1 PARENTS/CAREGIVERS

Each month we will have a sewing craft for parents/ caregivers to make for their little ones!

Follow-along instructions can be found on YouTube at:

WED. , JULY 14, 6PM AGES 7+ • VIRTUAL • REGISTER

THE STUDIO

All experience levels are welcome to join us, and our Digital Services staff will be in The Studio to help guide you through each step of your project’s creation.

YOUTH

One-hour in-person or virtual appointments must be made at least 24 hours in advance. You can make an appointment by emailing us at studio@ wnpld.org or calling us at 847-446-7220.

Design laser engraving files at home. At the end of the program, submit your file to be engraved onto an acrylic tag.

Available equipment: • Laser cutter • Embroidery machine • Photo, film, and slide scanner • Sewing machine • Vinyl cutter • The Adobe Creative Suite • VHS-to-digital conversion station

Laser Engrave a Bag Tag or Key Chain TUESDAY, JUNE 8, 5:30PM • YOUTH • VIRTUAL • REGISTER

Vinyl Cut Decals MONDAY, JUNE 28, 5:30PM • YOUTH • VIRTUAL • REGISTER

Vinyl cut a sticker for a water bottle, air pod case, or other accessories. At the end of the program, you will submit your file to be vinyl cut.

Laser Cut a Puzzle SATURDAYS, JULY 10 & AUGUST 14, 2PM • YOUTH • VIRTUAL • REGISTER

Download a puzzle template and watch a virtual demonstration of how to create a wooden puzzle using the Studio's laser cutter. Send us your completed template and pick up your cut wooden puzzle, or make an appointment and come in and watch it be cut.

ADULT & TEEN

Create a Personalized Father's Day Card

Advanced Embroidery Digitizing

Laser Engrave a Bag Tag or Key Chain

TUESDAY JUNE 15, 4PM • ADULTS & TEENS VIRTUAL • REGISTER

SATURDAY, JULY 24, 2PM • ADULTS & TEENS VIRTUAL • REGISTER

Learn to design a gorgeous Father's Day Card using Canva–a free web-based graphic design program. We will show you how to use templates, edit text, and even incorporate your favorite photos into the card.

Watch a demo and learn the capabilities of our custom embroidery software to create embroideries of simple drawings, embellishments or advanced custom monogramming to take your personalized stitches to the next level.

TUESDAY, JUNE 8, 4:30PM • ADULTS & TEENS • VIRTUAL • REGISTER

Design laser engraving files at home. At the end of the program, submit your file to be engraved onto an acrylic tag.

Laser Cut a Phrase SATURDAY, JUNE 12, 3PM • ADULTS & TEENS VIRTUAL • REGISTER

Design laser engraving files at home of your favorite idiom, phrase or adage. At the end of the program, you will submit your files to be cut. Wood and magnets are at the library and will be available for pick up when complete.

Laser Engrave Garden Markers MONDAY, JUNE 14, 5:30PM • ADULTS & TEENS • VIRTUAL • REGISTER

Planting and gardening for summer 2021 and beyond? Make some garden markers to help stay organized! Design laser engraving files at home. At the end of the program, submit your file to be engraved onto an acrylic tag.

Vinyl Cut Decals MONDAY, JUNE 28, 4:30PM • ADULTS & TEENS • VIRTUAL • REGISTER

Vinyl cut a sticker for a water bottle, air pod case, or other accessories. At the end of the program, you will submit your file to be vinyl cut.

Design and 3D Print Ear Savers THURSDAY, JULY 8, 5PM • ADULTS & TEENS VIRTUAL • REGISTER

Design and customize ear savers for your mask. Design 3D printing files at home. At the end of the program, submit your file to be 3D printed.

Embroidery Machine Basics THURSDAY, JULY 22, 3PM, 4PM & 5PM ADULTS & TEENS • VIRTUAL • REGISTER

Learn about the embroidery machine and watch it in action via Zoom. Each participant will have the option to send in a simple digital image or design to be embroidered onto a sew-on patch for pickup.

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DIY: Hand-Embroider onto a Pencil Bag THURSDAY, AUGUST 5, 5:30PM • ADULTS & TEENS • VIRTUAL • REGISTER

In this kit, you will receive canvas zipper pouch, hand embroidery thread, two sewing needles, a thimble, and some simple hand-embroidery patterns. Join this virtual class to work together and show off the final project.

3D Print Flexible/Articulated Items TUESDAY, AUGUST 17, 5:30PM • ADULTS & TEENS • VIRTUAL • REGISTER

In this program, participants will be introduced to Thingiverse.com and TinkerCAD.com to design and discover unique projects while at home. At the end of the program, submit your file to be 3D printed.

PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS FOR&TEENS ADULTS

iPHONE/iPAD SERIES Using the Camera - Part 1 WEDNESDAY, JUNE 9, 1:30PM • ADULTS • VIRTUAL • REGISTER

For many people, their iPhone/iPad has become their camera. This class will look at the camera controls on iPhones and iPads, as well as how to send your pictures to a photo processor for printing.

Videoconference Like a Pro

Cut the Cord – Alternatives to Premium Cable Services

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 2, 1:30PM ADULTS • VIRTUAL • REGISTER

WEDNESDAY, JULY 21, 1:30PM ADULTS • VIRTUAL • REGISTER

This class will cover ways to use Zoom more effectively and look at the pros and cons of other videoconferencing apps such as FaceTime, Skype, and Messenger.

Are you paying hundreds of dollars a month for a thousand channels that you never watch? This class will review the many alternative ways to get broadcast and premium TV, movies, etc. without having to pay a fortune.

What Is the Cloud and How Can You Use It?

Using the Camera - Part 2

WEDNESDAY, JULY 14, 1:30PM ADULTS • VIRTUAL • REGISTER

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 16, 1:30PM • ADULTS • VIRTUAL • REGISTER

What and where is “the cloud?” Why should you use (or not use) the cloud? 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 for efficiency and security.

Learn how to take detailed photos with the camera on your iPhone or iPad. Then make the moment look just right with the powerful editing tools built directly into your device. This class will also review third party apps that offer editing features not included in your iPhone or iPad's default apps.

New Camera Features WEDNESDAY, JUNE 23, 1:30PM • ADULTS • VIRTUAL • REGISTER

Manage Online Privacy WEDNESDAY, JULY 28, 1:30PM ADULTS • VIRTUAL • REGISTER

Learn how to check and update the privacy settings for your operating system, social media sites, computers, browsers, devices and related products. This class will explain the options and what settings you should care about.

Apple has added many new features to the camera app in iOS14, and to the camera itself in the iPhone 12. iPhone and iPad users now have access to an extraordinarily versatile camera with more sophisticated controls than ever. Learn how to take advantage of these new features quickly and effectively.

The Digital Library is Always Open

Organizing Photos WEDNESDAY, JUNE 30, 1:30PM • ADULTS • VIRTUAL • REGISTER

Learn how to organize photos on your iPhone or iPad so that you will find what you are looking for, without having to go through hundreds (or thousands) of photos every time.

Video Editing WEDNESDAY, JULY 7, 1:30PM • ADULTS • VIRTUAL • REGISTER

Your iPhone/iPad has a powerful video camera. This class will teach you how to use Apple’s free iMovie app to edit your videos. Cut out parts you don’t want, add transitions, combine videos into a single segment, and more.

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