Fall 2015 Program Guide - Naperville Public Library

Naperville Public Library
A Place to Be. The Place to Become…
Fall Program
Guide 2015
Inside:
Online Registration Info
Program Index
Children’s Programs
Teen Programs
Adult Programs
Computer Classes
Book Groups
Library News & Notes
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back cover
Nichols Library, 200 W. Jefferson Ave.
Naper Blvd. Library, 2035 S. Naper Blvd.
95th Street Library, 3015 Cedar Glade Dr.
www.naperville-lib.org
Phone: 630-961-4100
TTY: 630-355-1585
Most programs are free and don’t require advanced registration.
If a program does require registration, it will be denoted like this:
*Program requires advanced registration. You can register at:
www.naperville-lib.org/content/calendar/reginfo
Room Limits and Locations (room limits are subject to change depending on the program requirements)
Nichols Library
200 W. Jefferson Ave.
Naper Blvd. Library
2035 S. Naper Blvd.
95th Street Library
3015 Cedar Glade Dr.
Community Room: 165 Children’s Storyroom: 60
Program Room: 65
Meeting Room A: 100
Nomura Room C: 50
Meeting Room B: 80 Meeting Room A/B: 180
Children’s Program Room: 60
Thank you to our
Summer Reading Program Sponsors
Aurelio’s Pizza l bd’s Mongolian Grill
Big Frog Custom T-shirt & More l Buffalo Wild Wings - 75th St.
Buona Beef Chicago Fire l Chick-fil-A at Fox Valley Center
Chili’s Grill & Bar l Chipotle l Chuck E Cheeses l Clark’s Car Care
Classic Cinemas l Colonial Café l CorePower Yoga Naperville South Studio
DeEtta’s Bakery l DuPage Children’s Museum l DuPage County Fair
Epic Air Trampoline Park l Family Fun Zone l Forever Yogurt
Funway Family Fun Center l Granite City Food & Brewery l Illinois Railway Museum
John & Eddie’s Pizza l Kane County Cougars l Kate Gingold l Kick’s Chicken Café
Kuipers Family Farm l Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria l Meatheads Burgers & Fries
Naperbrook and Springbrook Golf Course l Naperville Park District l Pie 5 Pizza
Pump It Up Lisle l Robeks Fresh Juices & Smoothies l Wilderness Falls
CHILDREN’S WEEKLY STORYTIMES
Family Storytime
Lapsit Storytime
Make It! Take It!
Preschool for 3s, 4s & 5s
Tales for 2s & 3s
CHILDREN’S SPECIAL PROGRAMS
TEEN PROGRAMS (6TH – 12TH GRADES)
3-D Software & Printing for Teens 3v3 League of Legends Tournament #NPLHauntedLibrary
ACT Practice Test Anime Club
Black Light Halloween Bash
Books & Bites Candy Wrapper Wallets College Application & Essay Writing Seminar Common Application & Essay Writing Seminar Crazy Contraptions: Mini Marshmallow Shooters Duct Tape Notebook Earbud Keeper Case Fantasy Football League Draft Night Finger Loom Knitting Holiday Cookie Decorating International Games Day Kaplan™ Practice Tests Mario Kart Wii™ Gaming Tournament
Minecraft Gaming Movie & FX Makeup: ‘Poltergeist’ New PSAT Practice Test New SAT Practice Test Pizza and Books: Teen Book Club Practice Tests in Your Pajamas
Scratch For Tweens and Teens Spark: Teen Tech Fun Street Smarts Study Skills & Note-Taking Seminar Teen Genealogy Workshop
Teen Ignite: STEAM Workshop 2015
Teen Movie Series: Movie Matinee
Teen New Release Movie
T-Shirt Pillows
What’s in your Bento Box Wii™ Gaming
Yay for YA!
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ADULT PROGRAMS
Brown Bag Lectures: Chicago’s Mayor Richard J. Daley
Brown Bag Lectures: Frist Ladies First
Brown Bag Lectures: Henry Ford and his Model T
Chamber Music at the Library: Woodwind Quintet
Chicago Sinfonietta Concert: Project Inclusion Ensemble
Downloadables Workshop: Downloading Magzaines
Downloadables Workshop: Read e-books Edgar Allan Poe – To Tell a Tale
Embracing Your Empty Nest
English Conversation Groups for ESL Students Free Movie @ the Library
Genealogy Drop-In Help Genealogy Workshop: Coming To America Genealogy Workshop: Irish Research Genealogy Workshop: Scottish Research
Halloween Throwback: 20s & 30s Wednesday Night Meetup
How-To for the Holidays
‘If These Walls Could Talk: Chicago Bulls’
Investing Workshop: Morningstar Investment Research Center
Jazz Goes the Pop
Job Search Workshop: Mom Inc.
Job Search Workshop: ‘Staying Sane, Motivated & Productive’
NANOWRIMO Preparatory Workshops
NANOWRIMO Write-Ins
Naperville Suzuki School Presents Time For Cello
Pinched Paintings: Famous Art Heists in History Rivulets
Scrapbooking Craft & Book Discussion Small Business Workshop: Business Funding - Angels & Crowds
Small Business Workshop: Creating a Great Brand Experience Small Business Workshop: Maintaining Competitive Advantage
Small Business Workshop: Take it to the Next Level
Small Business Workshop: Using QuickBooks
Small Business Workshop: What It Takes To Get a Loan
Stitching In the Stacks The Bird Cage: Dealing With Elder Abuse
The Eastland Disaster
BOOK AND DISCUSSION GROUPS
Constant Readers Evening Book Club
Criminal Spines Book Club
Great Books Discussion Group
Read Around the World Book Club
Reader’s Night Out Readers Rendezvous Daytime Book Club
TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS
3-D Software & Printing for Adults
3-D Software & Printing for Teens
Audio/Video Conversion
Excel 1
Excel 2
Intro to Illustrator CC
Introduction to WordPress
Lynda.com Tutorial: Layout and Composition with InDesign
Lynda.com Tutorial: Prezi Essential Training Photography at Naper Settlement Photoshop Restoration
Pinterest in 30 Minutes PowerPoint
Raspberry Pi Basics Video Equipment Made Easy Visio Word 1
Word 2
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PROGRAM INDEX
3-D Software & Printing for Kids Book & Cookie Club Creepy Critters Day Curious Kids
‘Diary of a Wimpy Kid:’ Book Release Party
Dinovember DuPage Children’s Museum Programs Halloween 3-D Objects for Kids Halloween on the Riverwalk
Idea Lab: Weather & Technology Language Stars Storytime! Hola! Bonjour! Ni Hao! Library Explorers
Meet and Greet Family Storytime
Plymouth Rocks
Preschool Fair
Sensory Storytime
Storytime at the Museum
Wings Up
Winter Family Read Aloud
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PROGRAM INDEX
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PRESCHOOL FOR 3s, 4s & 5s
This 30-minute independent storytime experience
is for 3- to 5-year-olds only. No younger or older
siblings allowed.
CHILDREN’S WEEKLY PROGRAMS
CHILDREN’S WEEKLY STORYTIMES
Sept. 8 – Nov. 21
LAPSIT STORYTIME
An introduction to storytime for infants to
23-month-olds, this 20-minute interactive program
will include stories, songs and fingerplays. Attendees
will have time after the program to share board
books and other featured titles with their little one.
An adult caregiver must attend with each child. The
only exception is in the case of twins.
Preschoolers and their caregivers can enjoy this
fun program of stories and crafts. The activities will
be geared toward 3- and 4-year-olds, but 5-yearolds are welcome to attend. Younger siblings may
accompany the older child as coloring sheets will be
available for them. At least one adult caregiver must
attend with the child. This program is limited to 20
children making crafts.
FAMILY STORYTIME
TALES FOR 2s & 3s
This 20-minute interactive program of stories, songs
and fingerplays is for 2- to 3-year-olds and their
accompanying adult. In addition, strategies will be
presented to enhance early learning opportunities
at home. No younger or older siblings allowed.
This 30-minute program of stories, songs and more
fun activities is for children of all ages. In addition,
strategies will be presented to enhance early learning
opportunities at home. At least one parent or adult
caregiver is required to accompany their children.
CHILDREN’S STORYTIMES
Sept. 8 – Nov. 21
Monday
Nichols Library
200 W. Jefferson
Tuesday
Friday
Lapsit 9:30 a.m.
Lapsit 9:30 a.m.
Make It! Take It! 9:30 a.m.
Preschool 9:30 a.m.
2s & 3s 9:30 a.m.
Family 10:30 a.m.
2s & 3s 9:30 a.m.
Preschool 9:30 a.m.
Family 10:30 a.m.
Family 10:30 a.m.
Preschool 10:30 a.m.
Family 4:00 p.m.
Lapsit 9:30 a.m.
Preschool 9:30 a.m.
Family 10:30 a.m.
Family 10:30 a.m.
Make It! Take It! 11:30 a.m.
Lapsit 9:30 a.m.
2s & 3s 9:30 a.m.
2s & 3s 9:30 a.m.
Preschool 9:30 a.m.
Family 10:30 a.m.
Make It! Take It! 10:30 a.m.
Family 10:30 a.m.
Lapsit 1:30 p.m.
Make It! Take It! 1:30 p.m.
Family 7:00 p.m.
Saturday
Make It! Take It! 10:30 a.m. 2s & 3s 10:30 a.m.
Make It! Take It! 10:00 a.m. 2s & 3s 9:30 a.m.
Make It! Take It! 11:00 a.m. Preschool 11:00 a.m.
2s & 3s 9:30 a.m.
95th Street Library
3015 Cedar Glade Dr.
Thursday
Lapsit 9:30 a.m.
Make It! Take It! 7:00 p.m.
Naper Blvd. Library
2035 S. Naper Blvd.
Wednesday
Lapsit 9:30 a.m.
Family 10:00 a.m.
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MAKE IT! TAKE IT!
Family 10:30 a.m.
Make It! Take It! 9:30 a.m.
Family 10:30 a.m.
Family 10:30 a.m.
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CHILDREN’S SPECIAL PROGRAMS
STORYTIME AT THE MUSEUM
Join Naperville Pubic Library staff the first and third
Wednesday of the month for a special storytime at
DuPage Children’s Museum. This 30-minute program
of stories, songs and more fun is for children of all
ages. Museum admission purchase needed to attend
storytime.
The whole family is invited to a 30-minute program of
books, songs and fun for children with special needs.
All abilities are welcome with an adult caregiver.
Inquire at any children’s service desk for more
information. The program will be take place the first
Saturday of each month. For children 3 years old
and older.
Children’s Storyroom 2:00 – 2:30 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 5
Saturday, Oct. 3
Saturday, Nov. 7
LIBRARY EXPLORERS
Little explorers can create crafts, read books, play
with LEGOs, learn about science and have a rollicking
good time. For students in 3rd through 5th grades.
Program is limited to 15 children.
Children’s Storyroom
4:15 – 5:00 p.m.
Thursday, Sept. 3 Back-to-School Crafts
Thursday, Sept. 17 Pirates
Thursday, Oct. 1 Word Play
Thursday, Oct. 15 Spooky Science
Thursday, Nov. 5 Construction
Thursday, Nov. 19 Paleontology
Program Room
3:15 – 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday, Sept. 8 Marble Roller Coaster Fun
Tuesday, Sept. 22 Word Play
Tuesday, Oct. 6 Light and Color
Tuesday, Oct. 20 A Bone to Print with You
Tuesday, Nov. 3 Robots
Tuesday, Nov. 17 Sink or Swim?
Children’s Program Room 4:30 – 5:15 p.m.
Wednesday, Sept. 9 LEGO Bingo
Wednesday, Sept. 23 Noodle Robots
Wednesday, Oct. 7 Light Painting with the iPads
Wednesday, Oct. 21 Idea Lab Fun
Wednesday, Nov. 4 Manga Art
Wednesday, Nov. 18 Magic Tricks
CURIOUS KIDS
CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS
DuPage Children’s Museum 10:30 – 11:00 a.m.
301 North Washington Street
Wednesday, Sept. 2 & 16
Wednesday, Oct. 7 & 21
Wednesday, Nov. 4 & 18
SENSORY STORYTIME
It’s full STEAM ahead as curious kids can come to the
library twice a month to join in activities featuring
science, technology, engineering, art and math. For
children in kindergarten through 2nd grade.
Children’s Storyroom 4:15 – 4:45 p.m.
Tuesday, Sept. 8 & 22
Tuesday, Oct. 6 & 20
Tuesday, Nov. 3 & 17
Children’s Program Room 4:30 – 5:00 p.m.
Monday, Sept. 14 & 21
Monday, Oct. 12 & 26
Monday, Nov. 9 & 23
Program Room 3:15 – 3:45 p.m.
Tuesday, Sept. 15 & 29
Tuesday, Oct. 13 & 27
Tuesday, Nov. 10 & 24
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*BOOK & COOKIE CLUB
CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS
Visit the library for a child-and-parent book
discussion group. The child and parent/adult will
read the selected book together and then attend
the club’s meeting to discuss it with others while
enjoying a cookie or two. Each book will be chosen
at the preceding meeting and listed on the library’s
website, www.naperville-lib.org. The library will have
multiple copies of each title available for checkout.
For children in 3rd through 5th grades. Program
is limited to 15 child/parent pairs. *Advanced
registration is required for 95th Street and Naper
Blvd. libraries.
Children’s Storyroom
Thursday, Sept. 10
7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Thursday, Oct. 8
Thursday, Nov. 12
Children’s Program Room 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Monday, Sept. 14
Monday, Oct. 12
Monday, Nov. 9
Program Room
Wednesday, Sept. 16
Wednesday, Oct. 14
Wednesday, Nov. 18
Learn how to design a three-dimensional object using
Tinkercad software and understand the process of
printing it using the library’s 3-D printer. For children
in 3rd through 5th grades. *Program requires
advanced registration with a fee and is limited to 12
participants.
Idea Lab
Tuesday, Sept. 15
7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
4:00 – 5:30 p.m.
Idea Lab Tuesday, Nov. 10 4:00 – 5:30 p.m.
LANGUAGE STARS STORYTIME! HOLA!
BONJOUR! NI HAO!
Language Stars, a Chicago-based provider of early
foreign language education, will return with fun
and high-energy programs. Teachers will provide
a 30-minute interactive storytime, featuring books,
songs and activities conducted entirely in their
native language. Recommended for children ages 1
to 6 years old, but all ages are welcome.
Community Room
Wednesday, Sept. 16
11:15 – 11:45 a.m.
Wednesday, Oct. 7
Wednesday, Nov. 4
Meeting Room A
11:15 – 11:45 a.m.
Wednesday, Sept. 23
Wednesday, Oct. 14
Wednesday, Nov. 11
Program Room
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*3-D SOFTWARE & PRINTING FOR KIDS
Wednesday, Sept. 30
Wednesday, Oct. 21
Wednesday, Nov. 18
11:15 – 11:45 a.m.
MEET AND GREET FAMILY STORYTIME
Meet one of the many friendly officers of Naperville
Police Department for a storytime to learn about
safety and get a tour of a police squad car. The police
officer will also be on hand to answer any questions
from children and adults in attendance.
Meeting Room A/B
Friday, Sept. 18
Community Room
Friday, Sept. 25
Program Room
Friday, Oct. 16
10:30 – 11:00 a.m.
10:30 – 11:00 a.m.
10:30 – 11:00 a.m.
DuPage Children’s Museum is taking exhibits on the
road and visiting the library. The museum’s early
learning specialist and community access coordinator
will provide play facilitation techniques using portable
versions of full-sized exhibits. In addition, library
staff will demonstrate the power of play through
storytime. Drop-in program, room limit 30. This
program is presented in partnership with DuPage
Children’s Museum.
Program Room
Friday, Oct. 23
Children’s Program Room
Monday, Nov. 23
Dig for worms, watch a millipede in action, touch
a snake and check out its shed skin. The day will
feature all things creepy and slimy for kids to
observe and touch … if they dare. Join the library for
a storytime at 10:30 a.m. This program is presented in
partnership with Naperville Park District.
Knoch Knolls Nature Center
Exhibit area and River Room
320 Knoch Knolls Rd.
Monday, Oct. 12 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
*HALLOWEEN 3-D OBJECTS FOR KIDS
11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Little tech learners can design a Halloween-themed
three-dimensional object using the program
Tinkercad. They also will learn the process of
printing a 3-D design using the library’s 3-D printer.
For children in 3rd through 5th grades. *Program
requires advanced registration with a fee and is
limited to 12 participants.
Idea Lab
Thursday, Oct. 22
4:00 – 5:30 p.m.
CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS
Community Room
Thursday, Sept. 24
CREEPY CRITTERS DAY
DUPAGE CHILDREN’S MUSEUM PROGRAMS
Come Play With Us At The Library!
WINGS UP
Meet and greet Jack, Peachy, Remy and other pet
birds rescued and rehabilitated by Kristin Ludwig, a
Pawsitive Therapy Troupe member and founder of
the No Unwanted Birds (NUBS) squad. Ludwig and
NUBS squad members will share true stories of the
brave animals that have once suffered illness and
injury. This presentation will be a shortened version
of Wings Up™, a resiliency building curriculum for
children. Participants will enjoy an artistic activity as
well as guided interaction with the birds. All ages are
welcome with a caregiver.
Meeting Room A/B
Saturday, Sept. 26
1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
PRESCHOOL FAIR
Choosing the right preschool can be a daunting
experience, and the library’s fair may help parents
during this selection process. Parents can meet with
representatives from area preschools and receive
information to help them choose a school that’s
right for them. This drop-in program is intended
for parents and caregivers. Children attending this
program must be supervised by an adult.
Meeting Room A/B/C
Tuesday, Oct. 27 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
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*IDEA LAB: WEATHER & TECHNOLOGY
Children will learn about weather while using
technology found in the library’s Idea Lab. Participants
will create an object using the 3-D printer and have fun
being a meteorologist in front of the green screen. For
children in 3rd through 5th grades. *Program requires
advanced registration and is limited to 16 children.
HALLOWEEN ON THE RIVERWALK
CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS
Goblins, pumpkins and puppets, oh my! Children
of all ages and their caregivers can dress in
costume and enjoy Halloween fun at the Riverwalk
Amphitheater. Get into the spirit with stories, songs
and a puppet show about this favorite fall holiday. In
the event of severe weather, the program will take place
in the Community Room of Nichols Library.
Riverwalk Amphitheater
Wednesday, Oct. 28
Wednesday, Nov. 11
4:30 – 6:00 p.m.
PLYMOUTH ROCKS
Enjoy friendship with a storytime and puppet show
that will tell the tale of the first Thanksgiving. This
program will serve up a plateful of fun as kids enjoy
stories about this thankful holiday. Come hungry for
fun!
Program Room
Thursday, Nov. 19
3:15 – 4:00 p.m.
Meeting Room A/B
4:30 – 5:15 p.m.
Tuesday, Nov. 24
10:30 – 11:15 a.m.
Community Room
10:30 – 11:15 a.m.
Wednesday, Nov. 25
DINOVEMBER
November marks the second annual month-long
celebration of dinosaurs at the library. Kid voyageurs
can go on a dinosaur scavenger hunt in the
children’s department, check out a dinosaur book
from the display as well as enjoy dinosaur-themed
storytimes, programs and crafts.
‘DIARY OF A WIMPY KID:’ BOOK RELEASE
PARTY
Celebrate the book “Old School,” the newest release
in the “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” series. Kids can test
their trivia knowledge, enjoy fun games and get
wimpy! For children in 3rd through 5th grades and
limited to 20 participants.
Community Room
4:15 – 5:00 p.m.
Monday, Nov. 2
Program Room Thursday, Nov. 12
3:00 – 3:45 p.m.
Meeting Room A/B
Tuesday, Nov. 17
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Idea Lab
4:30 – 5:15 p.m.
WINTER FAMILY READ ALOUD
Reading is So Sweet
Dec. 1– Jan. 31
Families can enjoy reading and other activities together
during the Winter Family Read Aloud throughout
December and January. Beginning Dec. 1, each family
can register to receive one log per month to record
their family’s reading sessions and shared fun activities
such as the library’s ever-popular Family Gingerbread
House Display. Each log can be returned for prizes and
a chance to win Chicago Wolves hockey tickets.
TEEN PROGRAMS
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(6 through 12th grades)
TEEN NEW RELEASE MOVIE
Don’t wait on the hold list for newly released movies
–watch popular new movies on the library’s big
screen while munching on popcorn and snacks with
fellow movie buffs. Check the Teen Space Facebook
page, www.facebook.com/TeenSpaceNPL, for an
announcement of the selected movie title as it gets
closer to the date.
Program Room
Monday, Nov. 23
4:30 – 6:30 p.m.
TEEN INTEREST CLUBS
#NPLHAUNTEDLIBRARY HALLOWEEN
PUMPKIN DECORATING CONTEST
Carve, decorate or paint a pumpkin and then send a
photo of it to TeenSpaceNPL@gmail.com for a chance
to win a prize. Entries, which must be received by
midnight Oct. 31, will be shared on the library’s
Instagram accounts. Include the pumpkin designer’s
name, grade and phone number along with the
photo.
Lovers of YA literature can sign up for the library’s
online Goodreads book club. Each month, a new
book will be selected, and readers can discuss it
online through the participant’s Goodreads account.
Request to join the group “Yay for YA!: An Online
Book Club” on Goodreads or email teen librarian
Alison Colman at acolman@naperville-lib.org. A new
book is posted on the first day of every month, and
participants will have the entire month to read it and
discuss.
TEEN MOVIE SERIES: MOVIE MATINEE
Teens can enjoy snacks while watching movies that
have been newly released on DVD, ones that might
have been missed in theaters or movies they just
can’t get enough of.
Community Room
Wednesday, Sept. 16
4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Nomura Room C
Wednesday, Sept. 30
“Insurgent” (PG-13)
4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
“Insurgent” (PG-13)
TEEN PROGRAMS
YAY FOR YA! – AN ONLINE GOODREADS BOOK
CLUB
ANIME CLUB
MOVIE & FX MAKEUP: ‘POLTERGEIST’ (PG-13)
Scary movie lovers can watch “Poltergeist” and then
try their hand at simple scary movie effects makeup
to make their own “realistic-looking” Halloween
“gore.”
Program Room
Wednesday, Oct. 28
4:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Anime fans can enjoy Japanese snacks, wear cosplay
and hang out with fellow anime enthusiasts while
watching anime in Naper Blvd. Library’s new Teen
Space.
Teen Space
4:30 – 6:00 p.m.
Monday, Sept. 14
Monday, Oct. 19
Monday, Nov. 16
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PIZZA AND BOOKS: TEEN BOOK CLUB
Bookworms can discuss books they have recently
read, are currently reading or even old-time favorites.
Pizza will be provided to fuel the conversation.
Community Room
Monday, Sept. 28
6:00 – 6:45 p.m.
*EARBUD KEEPER CASE
Earbuds always end up in a tangled mess. Teens
can solve this problem by creating their own unique
case to keep earbuds from getting lost and knotted.
*Program requires advanced registration and is
limited to 20 teen participants.
Monday, Oct. 26
Monday, Nov. 23
Program Room
Friday, Oct. 2 4:30 – 5:30 p.m.
*BOOKS AND BITES
Teens and a parent/adult will read the selected book
together and then attend the book club to discuss it
with others. Snacks will be provided. For teens in 6th
through 8th grades. *Program requires advanced
registration and is limited to 20 participants.
TEEN PROGRAMS
Program Room
Wednesday, Nov. 11
7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
“Ungifted” by Gordon Korman
T-SHIRT PILLOWS
Teens can repurpose an old T-shirt they love but just
can’t bring themselves to throw out by giving it new
life as a decorative pillow. The library will provide
stuffing and fabric markers, and teens should bring a
shirt or two to transform.
Community Room
Monday, Oct. 19 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.
TEEN: DO-IT-YOURSELF (CRAFT SERIES)
*DUCT TAPE NOTEBOOK
Teens can meet in the new Teen Space to decorate
notebooks using a variety of colorful and fun duct
tape. *Program requires advanced registration and
is limited to 20 teen participants.
Teen Space
Wednesday, Sept. 9
4:30 – 5:30 p.m.
WHAT’S IN YOUR BENTO BOX?
*CANDY WRAPPER WALLETS
Crafters can decorate a wallet with candy wrappers
to make one sweet money carrier.*Program requires
advanced registration and is limited to 20 teen
participants.
Community Room
Wednesday, Sept. 30
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Foodies can create amazing bento boxes while
watching anime with their friends. The library will
provide all the fruits, veggies, candy and more
delicious treats that they’ll need to make adorable
boxed lunches.
4:00 – 5:30 p.m.
Meeting Room A
Wednesday, Oct. 21
3:30 – 5:00 p.m.
*FINGER LOOM KNITTING
Crafty knitters can learn how to knit a skinny
scarf using only their fingers as a loom. *Program
requires advanced registration and is limited to 20
teen participants.
Teen Space
Wednesday, Nov. 4 4:30 – 5:30 p.m.
SCRATCH FOR TWEENS AND TEENS
Learn how to make a version of Pac-Man using
Scratch, a programming language that makes it easy
to create interactive art, stories, simulations, games –
and share those creations online. Program is limited
to 12 participants.
Idea Lab
Tuesday, Sept. 29
4:00 – 5:30 p.m.
TEEN SPECIAL EVENTS
*FANTASY FOOTBALL LEAGUE DRAFT NIGHT
Tuesday, Sept. 8
STREET SMARTS
Teens will learn basic knowledge of crime prevention
techniques concerning personal, cell phone and
Internet safety as Naperville Police Department’s
crime prevention specialist Mary Browning will offer
valuable safety practices while at school, in the
community and online. Teens will find out how to
become a “tough target” so their chances of being a
victim of crime will be minimized.
Community Room
Monday, Oct. 5
7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
TEEN PROGRAMS
Get ready for some football! Join the library’s teen
fantasy football league for a live online draft, lasting
about one and a half hours. Participants can make
their draft picks from their home computers,
and since the league is private, only teens from
Naperville Public Library will be able to take part in
the draft. To participate, email Alison Colman, teen
services librarian at 95th Street Library, at acolman@
naperville-lib.org, and include the participant’s first
and last name and email address by 5 p.m. Friday,
Sept. 4. The winner of the league will receive a
3-D printed trophy, a gift card and bragging rights
until next year. *Program requires advanced
registration and does not take place at the library.
*SPARK: TEEN TECH FUN
TEEN IGNITE: STEAM WORKSHOP
Get ready for a day of high-energy, handson science, technology, engineering, arts and
mathematics workshops. This free event is geared
toward students who are looking into future careers
in these areas as well as those who just love STEAM
programming or want to learn more. Workshops
are led by area volunteers from local businesses
and organizations.
Meeting Room A/B & throughout the library
Saturday, Sept. 19
12:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Tinker with technology as the library has a variety
of new equipment for teens to experiment with,
including Ozobot robotic toys, littleBits electronic kits,
Sphero robotic balls, Snap Circuits toys, LEGO WeDos,
LEGO Mindstorms EV3 & NXT 2.0 robots or Makey
Makey invention kits of which gamers can make a
video game with Play-Doh or play a piano made of
bananas.*Program requires advanced registration
and is limited to 30 teen participants.
Program Room
Wednesday, Oct. 7 Meeting Room A/B
Friday, Oct. 16 Community Room
Wednesday, Nov. 11 4:30 – 6:00 p.m.
4:00 – 5:30 p.m.
4:00 – 5:30 p.m.
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Wii™ GAMING
Gamers can bust out their mad Wii gaming skills at
the library. Players can choose from many
Wii™ games available and challenge their friends to a
game of Guitar Hero™ or Super Smash Bros™.
Meeting Room A/B
3:00 – 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Oct. 14
Wednesday, Nov. 18
Minecraft fans will have a chance to play with other
players. Participants MUST bring their own Minecraft
account information. *Program requires advanced
registration and is limited to 10 teen participants.
NaperLaunch Thursday, Nov. 5 4:00 – 5:30 p.m.
TEEN PROGRAMS
MARIO KART Wii™ GAMING TOURNAMENT
Teen gamers can compete to win bragging rights and
a gift card. Those who don’t want to participate in the
tournaments, but love Nintendo can bring their DS to
play for fun with other players.
Community Room
Friday, Nov. 13
4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
BLACK LIGHT HALLOWEEN BASH
Celebrate all things that light the night this Halloween
season with glow-in-the-dark snacks, crafts and
games. Teens can wear a costume or light-colored
clothing that will show up under black light.
Community Room
Thursday, Oct. 29 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
TEEN GENEALOGY WORKSHOP: WHOSE GENES
ARE YOU WEARING?
Inquisitive teens who enjoy hearing old family stories
and learning about their ancestors can join Doreen
Marvin from the Fox Valley Genealogical Society who
will discuss methods for researching family history
and effective tools to use, such as the Ancestry.com
database. Participants should come prepared with
their ancestors’ full names, birth places and dates
lived.
Community Room
Wednesday, Nov. 4 12
*MINECRAFT GAMING
7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
*HOLIDAY COOKIE DECORATING
Aspiring bakers can learn basic cake decorating
skills, including how to hold a decorating bag as well
as decorating tips to make pretty boarders, simple
flowers and a written message. Teens will get handson experience as they will practice their new skills
to decorate cookies. *Program requires advanced
registration and is limited to 15 teen participants.
Community Room
Wednesday, Nov. 18 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.
*3-D SOFTWARE & PRINTING FOR TEENS
Learn how to design a three-dimensional object using
the program 123D and understand the process of
printing it using the library’s 3-D printer. *Program
requires advanced registration with a fee and is limited
to 12 participants.
Idea Lab
Wednesday, Nov. 18
6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
*3v3 LEAGUE OF LEGENDS TOURNAMENT
Teen Space
Saturday, Nov. 21
9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
*CRAZY CONTRAPTIONS: MINI
MARSHMALLOW SHOOTERS
Teens can make a mini marshmallow shooter out
of PVC pipes and test their contraptions out by
launching marshmallows at the library. *Program
requires advanced registration and is limited to 20
teen participants.
Community Room
4:30 – 5:00 p.m.
Monday, Nov. 30 TEEN PROGRAMS
League of Legends followers can battle during a singleelimination tournament. Players should register their
team by Nov. 9 at the 95th Street Library computer lab.
*Program requires advanced registration and is limited
to eight three-person teams.
INTERNATIONAL GAMES DAY
Celebrate International Games Day at the library as an
array of board games, table top games and video games
will be available for teens to play. Dungeons & Dragons,
Monopoly, Settlers of Catan, Giant Chess, Wii as well as
old school video games will be showcased. Gamers can
bring their friends as well as their own games, including
Magic: The Gathering cards. Snacks will be provided.
Meeting Room A/B/C
Saturday, Nov. 21
12:30 – 4:30 p.m.
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*PRACTICE TESTS IN YOUR PAJAMAS
Students can take practice ACT and SAT tests from
the comfort of their own home using their Naperville
Public Library card. The library offers two different
resources with access to practice tests, test takers can
learn how to take these exams—even while in their
pajamas. *Program requires advanced registration.
Meeting Room A
Wednesday, Sept. 23 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
GETTING READY FOR COLLEGE
*ACT PRACTICE TEST
GETTING READY FOR COLLEGE
Take the ACT practice test administered by C2
Education, and strengthen core skills in reading,
writing and math. This program is presented in
partnership with C2 Education.*Program requires
advanced registration.
*KAPLAN™ PRACTICE TESTS
Community Room Min/Max: 5/60
Saturday, Sept. 26 12:00 – 3:30 p.m.
Meeting Room A/B Min/Max: 5/60
Saturday, Nov. 14 12:30 – 4:00 p.m.
A practice test is crucial to ward off those test-day
jitters. Kaplan will provide proctored tests to give
students an idea of the real exam. Individuals should
bring No. 2 pencils, an approved calculator and a
healthy snack. The exams will begin promptly at the
scheduled time, and no one will be admitted once
the exam has started. This program is presented in
partnership with Kaplan. *Program requires advanced
registration and may be canceled if enrollment does
not reach 25 participants.
NEW PSAT
Meeting Room A/B
Saturday, Sept. 12
Min/Max: 25/60
12:30 – 3:45 p.m.
ACT
Meeting Room A/B
Min/Max: 25/60
12:30 – 4:00 p.m.
Community Room
Min/Max: 25/60
12:00 – 3:30 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 17
Saturday, Nov. 14
*NEW SAT PRACTICE TEST
Take the new SAT practice test administered by
C2 Education to strengthen core skills. The newly
redesigned SAT, which launches in March 2016, will
be effective for the graduating class of 2017 and
older. This program is presented in partnership with C2
Education. *Program requires advanced registration.
Community Room Min/Max: 5/60
Sunday, Oct. 18 2:00 – 6:00 p.m.
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practice test, which launches in Oct. and is aligned
with the redesigned SAT. The test will be administered
by C2 Education. This program is presented in
partnership with C2 Education.*Program requires
advanced registration.
*COMMON APPLICATION & ESSAY WRITING
SEMINAR
Learn about the 2015-2016 Common App and
how to best prepare for this undergraduate
college admission application. Students also will
learn effective essay writing skills. This program is
presented in partnership with C2 Education. *Program
requires advanced registration.
Meeting Room A/B Min/Max: 5/60
Saturday, Oct. 24 12:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Meeting Room A
Thursday, Sept. 24 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
*COLLEGE APPLICATION & ESSAY WRITING
SEMINAR
*STUDY SKILLS AND NOTE-TAKING SEMINAR
The seminar will address common pitfalls of students
with focus on studying and note taking effectively and
efficiently. Students will be able to identify their own
areas of strengths and weaknesses, understand their
personal learning style and learn tips and strategies
for long-term information retention. Students also
will gain skills in creating study plans, choosing study
groups and learning to test with confidence. This
program is presented in partnership with C2 Education.
*Program requires advanced registration.
Community Room
Wednesday, Sept. 23 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Meeting Room A
The tutoring service C2 Education will discuss the
ins and outs of college applications, including tips
on writing an essay. Students will learn the best
ways to showcase their academic achievements
and activities. The seminar is geared for high school
students in 10th through 12th grades and their
parents. This program is presented in partnership
with C2 Education. *Program requires advanced
registration.
Community Room
Wednesday, Oct. 14 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
GETTING READY FOR COLLEGE
*NEW PSAT PRACTICE TEST Take the new PSAT
*NEW SAT SEMINAR
Learn about the newly redesigned SAT, which
launches in March 2016 and will be effective for the
graduating class of 2017 and older. This program is
presented in partnership with C2 Education.*Program
requires advanced registration.
Thursday, Oct. 22 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Meeting Room A
Thursday, Nov. 19
7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
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ADULT PROGRAMS
ENGLISH CONVERSATION GROUPS FOR ESL
STUDENTS
These groups are designed to give Englishas-a-second-language students a chance to
practice their skills in a relaxed and comfortable
environment. All adult learners can attend the free
groups, and one does not have to attend every
session. No registration is required. For more
information, contact Literacy DuPage at 630-4166699. This program is presented in partnership with
Literacy DuPage.
ADULT PROGRAMS
Lower Level Conference Room
Every Wednesday
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
STITCHING IN THE STACKS
Stitch with the library’s community knit, crochet and
needlecraft group. Crafters can bring their own project
or pay it forward by knitting or crocheting red scarves
using any pattern for collegiate foster students. Scarves
will be donated to the Red Scarf Project of Foster Care
to Success to be included in their student care packages.
Bring machine washable worsted weight acrylic
soft red yarn and US size 8, 9 or 10 knitting needles
or H, I or J crochet hook. All skill levels may attend.
Experienced knitters and crocheters are welcome to
share their expertise, and beginners can learn. For more
information, contact Sandy Peto at 630-961-4100, ext.
6314.
GENEALOGY DROP-IN HELP
A volunteer from Fox Valley Genealogical Society
will be available in the adult services department
to help any interested individuals who wish
to obtain assistance either to get started on
a genealogy project or to complete difficult
genealogical research challenges.
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Adult Services Department
1st Tuesday each month 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
3rd Thursday each month 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Adult Services Department
2nd Wednesday each month 12:30 – 2:30 p.m.
Adult Services Department
3rd Thursday each month 12:30 – 2:30 p.m.
Nomura Room C 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday, Sept. 1 & 15 Tuesday, Oct. 6 & 20 Tuesday, Nov. 3 & 17 Lower Level Conference Room 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 8 Tuesday, Oct. 13 Tuesday, Nov. 10 NaperLaunch 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
Thursday, Sept. 10 & 24 Thursday, Oct. 8 & 22 Thursday, Nov. 12 This comprehensive review of the Morningstar
Investment Research Center, an online resource at the
library, will teach investors how to access dozens of
professional-level online courses to enhance investing
knowledge. Attendees can learn how to use investing
tools such as stock or fund screeners to make
selections, the portfolio X-ray to evaluate and balance
asset allocations and professional analyst reports on
companies and funds.
NaperLaunch
Tuesday, Sept. 8 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
JOB SEARCH WORKSHOP: MOM INC.
Becky Brillon from the Community Career Center will
teach women returning to work how to assess their
skills and showcase their stay-at-home experiences.
Attendees will learn how to build networking
contacts, develop a resume and articulate each
individual’s value to make an impactful impression.
Meeting Room A/B
Wednesday, Sept. 9
12:30 – 2:30 p.m.
FREE MOVIE @ THE LIBRARY
Community Room Sunday, Sept. 13
2:00 p.m.
Sunday, Oct. 4
Saturday, Nov. 28
Nomura Room C 2:00 p.m.
Program Room 6:30 p.m.
Sunday, Sept. 20
Saturday, Oct. 17
Saturday, Nov. 14
HOW-TO FOR THE HOLIDAYS
Those looking to add a personalized touch to holiday
gifts can learn as each of the three programs will
discuss a different way to create memorable presents.
Thursday, Sept. 24
Thursday, Oct. 22
Thursday, Nov. 19
7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Great Gift Baskets
Gifts in a Jar
Wrap It Up
ADULT PROGRAMS
Movie lovers can visit the library each month for
a screening of a newly released DVD. Skip the
long lines at the theater as well as the long hold
lists at the library and see a movie with other likeminded film buffs. Check the library’s website,
www.naperville-lib.org, for upcoming titles. No one
younger than age 18 will be admitted to an R-rated
movie without a parent or guardian.
Community Room
Tuesday, Sept. 8
Tuesday, Oct. 6
Tuesday, Nov. 10
INVESTING WORKSHOP: MORNINGSTAR
INVESTMENT RESEARCH CENTER
*BROWN BAG LECTURES: FIRST LADIES FIRST
SMALL BUSINESS WORKSHOP: BUSINESS
FUNDING - ANGELS & CROWDS
Learn what it takes for a business owner to convince
a non-bank funding source to support the need for
capital. Attendees will learn what the key decision
points are, how to address them and how to make the
deal attractive to investors. This program is presented in
partnership with Fox Valley SCORE.
Community Room
Wednesday, Sept. 9
6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Bring a sack lunch to the library’s new lunchtime
lecture series that meets on the third Thursday
of the month. Adults can talk over lunch at 12:30
p.m. and stay for an engaging lecture beginning at
1 p.m. The library will provide coffee and dessert.
This month, Barry Bradford will be presenting First
Ladies First: The Power and Influence of America’s
First Ladies. Barry will be discussing important First
Ladies and how these women often played a more
important role in influencing both the President
and public policy. *Program requires advanced
registration.
Meeting Room A
Thursday, Sept. 17
1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
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JAZZ GOES THE POP
Flippomusic JazzEnsemble will blend jazz standards
with jazz arrangements of contemporary popular
music from the ’60s through present day. Classic hits
from John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Sting, Bob Dylan
and Jimi Hendrix to modern-day tunes from CeeLo
Green and Jason Mraz will be mixed with jazz favorites
by musicians including George Gershwin and Gregory
Porter.
Meeting Room A/B
Friday, Sept. 25
GENEALOGY WORKSHOP: SCOTTISH RESEARCH
ADULT PROGRAMS
Learn the basic strategies of Scottish family history
research, including the historical and geographical
background of Scotland, language and naming
patterns as well as record types. Participants also
will find out about the comprehensive collection of
records available through the Family History Library
in Salt Lake City, its local Family History Centers and
the ScotlandsPeople website. Community Room
Tuesday, Sept. 22
6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
CHICAGO SINFONIETTA CONCERT: PROJECT
INCLUSION ENSEMBLE
*THE BIRD CAGE: DEALING WITH ELDER ABUSE
This short Reader’s Theater-type presentation
featuring an adapted script and minimal set will be
an eye-opening and moving account of elder abuse,
which affects more than 500,000 older adults annually
throughout the country. Participants will find out how
they can help themselves, a family member or a friend
who may encounter elder abuse. Refreshments will be
provided. *Program requires advanced registration.
Community Room
Thursday, Oct. 1 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Chicago Sinfonietta will present a group of musicians
participating in the orchestra’s training program
called Project Inclusion. The ensemble is comprised
of early-career, diverse professional musicians
who perform with the orchestra throughout the
area. The musicians will perform a mix of classical,
contemporary, pop and jazz.
Meeting Room A/B
Tuesday, Sept. 22
7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
EMBRACING YOUR EMPTY NEST
First comes love, then comes marriage and then
comes baby in the baby carriage. Now the baby is
flying the coop … now what? This workshop answers
that big question with down-to-earth, common sense
advice delivered in a fun and engaging manner.
Miriam Iwrey, a certified Elite Life Coach and 12-year
empty nest veteran who has a master’s degree in
social work, will present 10 action steps parents can
take to make the successful transition to an empty
nest.
Community Room
Thursday Sept. 24
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7:30 – 8:30 p.m.
7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
NAPERVILLE SUZUKI SCHOOL PRESENTS TIME
FOR CELLO
Listen to the captivating sounds of cello music as
members of the Western Springs School of Talent
Education and the Naperville Suzuki School present
a concert showcasing the beautiful bass notes of this
stringed instrument. For more than 30 years, these
two schools have been enriching the lives of children
through the study of music, and now they are bringing
their musical talent to the library. Led by cello director
Sally Gross and cello faculty member Alex Revoal, the
concert will hit all the right notes.
Meeting Room A/B
Thursday, Oct. 1
7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
RIVULETS
Naperville Writers’ Group members will present the
newest edition of the annual literary magazine called
Rivulets, which highlights members’ poetry and prose.
During this group meeting that is open to the public,
authors will read their work. Beverages and light
refreshments will be served. This program is presented
in partnership with Naperville Writers’ Group.
Meeting Room A/B
Saturday, Oct. 3
1:00 – 4:30 p.m.
NANOWRIMO PREPARATORY WORKSHOPS
Community Room
Saturday, Oct. 3 & 17 Meeting Room A
Saturday, Oct. 10 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
THE EASTLAND DISASTER
This summer marks the 100th anniversary of the
tragic Eastland Disaster. On July 24, 1915 in Chicago,
the SS Eastland, a passenger ship used for tours,
rolled over while tied to a dock in the Chicago River
killing 844 passengers and crew. Dave Nelson,
Eastland historian and grandson of a Chicago welder
that assisted in the Eastland rescue efforts, will
share a documentary he produced about this tragic
event. In this documentary, attendees will hear
special stories of survivors and see unbelievable
artifacts that have been found.
Meeting Room A
Wednesday, Oct. 7
7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
SCRAPBOOKING CRAFT & BOOK DISCUSSION
Criminal Spines Book Club will discuss the
“Scrapbooking Mystery” series by Laura Childs
starting at 7 p.m. A scrapbooking craft will also
be created as the club discusses the cozy mystery
series, which includes titles set around Halloween
such as “Photo Finished,” “Frill Kill,” “Fiber &
EDGAR ALLAN POE – TO TELL A TALE
Brimstone” and “Gossamer Ghost.” Participants can
“Sleep, those little slices of death – how I loathe them.” arrive early at 6:30 p.m. for a demonstration of the
– Edgar Allan Poe
new Cameo Cutter, which is sure to be useful to
Literary chills abound in this spine-tingling program
scrapbookers.
showcasing Edgar Allan Poe. The program will provide
Program Room 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
a brief biographical sketch of the poet’s life, retelling
Thursday, Oct. 8
some of Poe’s greatest works including “The Raven”
“A Scrapbooking Mystery” series
and “The Tell-Tale Heart.”
by Laura Childs
Meeting Room A
Monday, Oct. 5
7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
ADULT PROGRAMS
National Novel Writing Month is an annual event
in November designed to encourage and support
individuals to write their own 50,000+ word novel in 30
days. Writers can attend the preparatory workshops,
which are open to the public, to help ensure success
throughout NaNoWriMo. Visit naperwrimo.org for
more information on these workshops and a listing of
free NaNoWriMo events. This program is presented in
partnership with the Naperville chapter of NaNoWriMo.
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CHAMBER MUSIC AT THE LIBRARY: WOODWIND
QUINTET
DuPage Symphony Orchestra will present a free,
fun-filled evening of chamber music. The informal
performance will include an engaging question-andanswer session with musicians after the performance.
This program is presented in partnership with DuPage
Symphony Orchestra.
Meeting Room A/B
Friday, Oct. 23 7:30 – 8:30 p.m.
GENEALOGY WORKSHOP: COMING TO AMERICA
ADULT PROGRAMS
*BROWN BAG LECTURES:
HENRY FORD & HIS MODEL T
Bring a sack lunch to the library’s new lunchtime
lecture series that meets on the third Thursday
of the month. Adults can talk over lunch at 12:30
p.m. and stay for an engaging lecture beginning at
1 p.m. The library will provide coffee and dessert.
This month, Naperville native, artist and lecturer,
Jim Weren will discuss American folk hero Henry
Ford and his ubiquitous “Model T.” Ford, a social
visionary, though at times controversial, triggered
the American consumer revolution with his FiveDollar Day, moving assembly line and universal car
made for the masses. *Program requires advanced
registration.
Meeting Room A
Thursday, Oct. 15
Community Room
Tuesday, Oct. 27
6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
*DOWNLOADABLES WORKSHOP: DOWNLOAD MAGAZINES Attendees should bring their own tablet or
smartphone to learn how to download free
magazines like Newsweek, Us Weekly, Economist
and Better Homes and Gardens using the library’s
Zinio app. The e-magazines will never incur late fees,
and some magazines like National Geographic are
enhanced with digital content, such as sound and
video.*Program requires advanced registration and
is limited to 30 participants.
Meeting Room A Thursday, Oct. 15 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
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Dawn Carey Henry, a genealogist and Fox Valley
Genealogical Society volunteer, will introduce
researchers to sources for locating immigration and
naturalization records as well as the information that
can be gathered from them.
HALLOWEEN THROWBACK: 20s & 30s
WEDNESDAY NIGHT MEETUP
“Hocus Pocus” movie fans between the ages of 20
and 39 can bring their friends to watch this 1993 cult
classic starring Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker and
Kathy Najimy as the witty, loveable witches of Salem,
Mass. During this witchin’ good time of throwbacks,
visitors can don their witch’s hat to pay homage to the
Sanderson sisters, decorate pumpkins and eat retro
candy. The best Halloween throwback costume will
earn a prize.
Meeting Room A
Wednesday, Oct. 28
6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
As November is National Novel Writing Month,
individuals can bring a laptop to the library to join
other like-minded writers and members of the
Naperville region of NaNoWriMo to help motivate
and encourage each other to write a 50,000+ word
novel in 30 days. For more information about this
program that is open to the public, go to naperwrimo.
org. This program is presented in partnership with the
Naperville chapter of NaNoWriMo.
Community Room
Sunday, Nov. 1, 8, 15 & 29 1:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Participants can bring in their devices and learn how
to download free e-books from the library’s virtual
collection. The library has more than 10,000 e-books
in its growing digital collection that can be checked
out. Compatible devices include Apple (iOS), Androidand Windows-based products as well as versions of
the Nook and Kindle. *Program requires advanced
registration and is limited to 24 participants.
NaperLaunch
Monday, Nov. 2
1:00 – 2:30 p.m.
Susan Lewis, a certified public accountant, will
discuss the return on investment when selecting
an appropriate accounting software package like
QuickBooks. Investors can learn how the software
can help the future success of a business by helping
them efficiently manage financial information.
QuickBooks also allows users to reconcile accounts,
prepare financial statements, process payroll
and maintain records for a more accurate tax
preparation. This program is presented in partnership
with Fox Valley SCORE.
Community Room
Wednesday, Nov. 11
JOB SEARCH WORKSHOP: ‘STAYING SANE,
MOTIVATED & PRODUCTIVE’
Motivational speaker and author Conor Cunneen
will give struggling job seekers the encouragement
they need during their job hunt. A Napervillebased Irishman, Cunneen’s presentation has been
described as “the best two hours I spent during my
job search.” Cunneen, who wrote “SHEIFGAB! Staying
Sane, Motivated and Productive in Job Search,” has
inspired thousands during what can be a difficult
time for most people looking for a job.
Community Room
Tuesday, Nov. 17
‘IF THESE WALLS COULD TALK: CHICAGO
BULLS’
Hear stories from the sidelines, locker room and
press box of the Chicago Bulls dynasty. Join author
and Bulls beat reporter Kent McDill as he shares his
stories of traveling with the Bulls on a daily basis
and being the only beat writer to cover all six Bulls
championship teams.
Community Room
Thursday, Nov. 5
7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
ADULT PROGRAMS
*DOWNLOADABLES WORKSHOP: READ
E-BOOKS
SMALL BUSINESS WORKSHOP: USING
QUICKBOOKS
NANOWRIMO WRITE-INS
PINCHED PAINTINGS: FAMOUS ART HEISTS IN
HISTORY
Learn about notorious international art heists,
including the Mona Lisa in the Louvre Museum
as well as the largest museum theft in American
history that occurred at the Isabella Stewart Gardner
Museum in Boston 25 years ago and still remains
unsolved. Dr. Michelle Mishur, co-owner of Art
Excursions, will discuss a selection of history’s most
infamous heists both solved and unsolved.
Meeting Room A/B
Tuesday, Nov. 17
7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
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ENTREPRENEURS WEEK
ADULT PROGRAMS
*BROWN BAG LECTURES: CHICAGO’S MAYOR
RICHARD J. DALEY
Bring a sack lunch to the library’s new lunchtime
lecture series that meets on the third Thursday of
the month. Adults can talk over lunch at 12:30 p.m.
and stay for an engaging lecture beginning at 1 p.m.
The library will provide coffee and dessert. This
month, Jim Gibbons returns to discuss Chicago’s
Mayor Richard J. Daley: The Man, His Times, and
the City He Loved. Through Daley’s legacy today,
Chicago has an extensive expressway system, one
of the world’s busiest airports, a major convention
center, and legendary buildings including the
Hancock Center, Willis Tower (formerly Sears Tower)
and Marina City. During his administration, Chicago
was known as “the City that Works!” *Program
requires advanced registration.
Meeting Room A
Thursday, Nov. 19
Not all Irish records were burned at the Public
Record Office during the Civil War of 1922. Family
researchers can learn about Irish censuses, land
records, church registers and online research sites
from Kathleen O’Leary of Oak Park Public Library.
Community Room
Thursday, Nov. 19
Greg Huebner, management consultant, will help
business owners identify their greatest assets and
how to leverage them to significantly grow their
business to the next level. This workshop is intended
for owners of a business established for at least five
years and producing a minimum of $1 million annual
revenue. Seating is limited. This program is presented
in partnership with Fox Valley SCORE.
NaperLaunch
Monday, Oct. 5 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
GENEALOGY WORKSHOP: IRISH RESEARCH
SMALL BUSINESS WORKSHOP: TAKE IT TO THE
NEXT LEVEL
6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
SMALL BUSINESS WORKSHOP: WHAT IT TAKES
TO GET A LOAN
Business owners can learn about qualifying for a
commercial loan as well as the information required
to apply, how they should represent themselves and
what can be expected from local lenders. Seating is
limited. This program is presented in partnership with
Fox Valley SCORE.
NaperLaunch
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Tuesday, Oct. 6
6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
SMALL BUSINESS WORKSHOP: CREATING A
GREAT BRAND EXPERIENCE
Conor Cunneen, an internationally acclaimed speaker
and author, will demonstrate how to generate a
world-class customer and brand experience by
implementing his method, Gift of GAB (Goals,
Attitude, Behavior). A former marketing vice
president with Unilever, Cunneen will show the
power of clear and compelling goals, attitude and
behavior in creating a company’s brand. This program
is presented in partnership with Fox Valley SCORE.
6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS
*PHOTOGRAPHY AT NAPER SETTLEMENT
Using Naper Settlement as inspiration, shutterbugs
can take photos of historical reenactments and
buildings. The group, which will first meet at Nichols
Library’s NaperLaunch space, will learn tips on
taking professional photos in different lighting
conditions with a DSLR camera. Participants then
will walk to the settlement to practice their photo
skills. Photographers also will have the opportunity
to submit their photos for a competition and to
display online. This program is presented in partnership
with Naper Settlement. *Program requires advanced
registration and is limited to 24 participants.
SMALL BUSINESS WORKSHOP: MAINTAINING
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE
Small businesses must consistently meet the
competition, maintain customer satisfaction and
know when to change their model. A panel of three
local business owners will discuss the challenges
faced in keeping a business alive. Business
professionals will learn how to handle the
competition by showing strong advantages, as well
as how to keep loyal customers coming back and
new customers coming in by providing excellent
service – all the while keeping a close eye on trends.
This program is presented in partnership with Fox Valley
SCORE.
Community Room
Thursday, Oct. 8
NaperLaunch
10:00 – 11:30 a.m.
Saturday, Sept. 5
INTRODUCTION TO WORDPRESS
Create a free website or easily build a blog on
WordPress.com, a content management system
which offers hundreds of free, customizable, mobileready designs and themes with free hosting and
support. Program is limited to 12 participants.
Idea Lab Thursday, Sept. 10 TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS
Community Room
Wednesday, Oct. 7
6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
RASPBERRY PI BASICS
Learn how to get started using the Raspberry
Pi computing system. Program is limited to 10
participants.
Idea Lab 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Sept. 16 4:00 – 5:30 p.m.
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VIDEO EQUIPMENT MADE EASY
Aspiring videographers can learn the best methods
and techniques for using the library’s high-definition
video camera, tripod, lavalier microphone and green
screen to make videos or commercials. Program is
limited to 12 participants.
Idea Lab Thursday, Sept. 24 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
LYNDA.COM TUTORIAL: LAYOUT AND
COMPOSITION WITH INDESIGN
TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS
This lynda.com tutorial will show how to create more
compelling layouts and designs with Adobe InDesign
using contrast, repetition, hierarchy and scale.
Idea Lab
Saturday, Oct. 3
10:00 – 11:30 a.m.
PINTEREST IN 30 MINUTES
Individuals seeking creative motivation can learn
about the popular and crafty social media site,
Pinterest. They will learn how to create their own
Pinterest account, the definition of pinning and how to
upload images and videos to pin. Participants also can
explore ideas from others for inspiration. Program is
limited to 12 participants.
Computer Lab
Tuesday, Oct. 6 10:30 – 11:00 a.m.
AUDIO/VIDEO CONVERSION
Learn how to convert old VHS tapes to DVDs
and movie files, and find out how to convert LPs
and cassettes to MP3s. Program is limited to 12
participants.
Idea Lab Wednesday, Oct. 28
6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
LYNDA.COM TUTORIAL: PREZI ESSENTIAL
TRAINING
Learn how to use Prezi, the free and powerful cloudbased tool for making compelling presentations.
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Idea Lab
Saturday, Nov. 28
10:00 – 11:30 a.m.
The following computer and technology classes
have a non-refundable, non-transferable
attendance fee for each class that must be paid at
the time of registration. Classes are appropriate
for adults and students in 8th grade or older and
are limited to 12 participants. Registrations for
these classes are taken at the computer lab desks.
The fee for these classes is:
Naperville Public Library card holders: $10
Non-Naperville Public Library card holders: $20
Participants can transfer to another class with one
week’s advance notice. If individuals cannot attend a
class for any reason, they should inform the computer
lab staff so the spot may be available to an individual
on the waiting list.
*EXCEL 1
Learn how to auto-fill, format data, adjust cells as
well as insert and move data using Microsoft Excel.
*Program requires advanced registration with a fee
and is limited to 12 participants.
NaperLaunch
10:00 – 11:30 a.m.
Friday, Sept. 18
Idea Lab
Saturday, Nov. 7
10:00 – 11:30 a.m.
*EXCEL 2
Practice using efficient Excel features that will make
it easier to calculate formulas, analyze trends and
apply formatting in spreadsheets. *Program requires
advanced registration with a fee and is limited to 12
participants.
NaperLaunch
10:00 – 11:30 a.m.
Friday, Sept. 25
Idea Lab
Saturday, Nov. 14
10:00 – 11:30 a.m.
*INTRO TO ILLUSTRATOR CC
Learn how to use Adobe Illustrator to create digital
illustrations that can be used in promotional
materials, children’s books or school artwork.
No experience is required. *Program requires
advanced registration with a fee and is limited to 12
participants.
Idea Lab
Tuesday, Sept. 22
6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Teens can learn how to design a Halloween-themed
three-dimensional object using the program 123D
and understand the process of printing it using the
library’s 3-D printer. *Program requires advanced
registration with a fee and is limited to 12
participants.
Idea Lab
Wednesday, Oct. 7
6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
*VISIO
Create professional diagrams to simplify complex
information with updated shapes, collaboration
tools and data-linked diagrams. Visio can be used
to create a business plan, organize social events
or complete a school project.*Program requires
advanced registration with a fee and is limited to 12
participants.
*3-D SOFTWARE & PRINTING FOR TEENS
Idea Lab Tuesday, Nov. 17
6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
*3-D SOFTWARE & PRINTING FOR ADULTS
Idea Lab
Wednesday, Oct. 14
6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
*POWERPOINT
Discover the ins and outs of compiling an effective
Microsoft PowerPoint® presentation quickly and
effortlessly. *Program requires advanced registration
with a fee and is limited to 12 participants.
Idea Lab
Thursday, Nov. 19
6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
*PHOTOSHOP RESTORATION
Photographers can learn about color correction,
colorization and overall photo enhancement. Some
Photoshop experience is preferred. *Program
requires advanced registration with a fee and is
limited to 12 participants.
Idea Lab Saturday, Oct. 24
10:00 – 11:30 a.m.
*WORD 1
Learn the basics of Microsoft Word, including saving
files, copying and pasting, changing font type, size and
color as well as setting up and printing documents.
*Program requires advanced registration with a fee
and is limited to 12 participants.
TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS
Adults can learn how to design a Halloween-themed
three-dimensional object using the program 123D
and understand the process of printing it using the
library’s 3-D printer. *Program requires advanced
registration with a fee and is limited to 12
participants.
Idea Lab Thursday, Nov. 5
6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
*WORD 2
Add borders, pictures, clip art and neat effects to
Word documents. Create bulleted and numbered lists,
insert page numbers and other headers and footers.
*Program requires advanced registration with a fee
and is limited to 12 participants.
Idea Lab Thursday, Nov. 12 ONE-ON-ONE COMPUTER ASSISTANCE
SESSIONS
Naperville Public Library offers one-on-one computer
assistance sessions at the Nichols and 95th Street
libraries. Sessions cover a wide range of subjects and
can be tailored toward an individual’s needs. The fee
for each one-hour session is:
Naperville Public Library card holders: $20
Non-Naperville Public Library card holders: $40
6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
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GREAT BOOKS DISCUSSION GROUP
Great Books Discussion Group meets the third Tuesday
of the month from Sept. through May and discusses
readings from “Great Conversations 3” by the Great
Books Foundation. Books will be available on a firstcome, first-served basis at Nichols Library and Naper
Blvd. Library or can be purchased from The Great Books
Foundation website, greatbooks.org.
Lower Level Conference Room 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
BOOK & DISCUSSION GROUPS
Tuesday, Sept. 15
“The Garden of Forking Paths”
by Jorge Luis Borges
BOOK AND DISCUSSION GROUPS
Tuesday, Nov. 17
“An Interest in Life” by Grace Paley
*READER’S NIGHT OUT
Socialize with other readers at Quigley’s Irish Pub in
downtown Naperville and share recent reads and
favorite titles. Arrive at 6:15 p.m. to purchase dinner,
or join the group at 7 p.m. for the discussion only.
*Program requires advanced registration.
Quigley’s Irish Pub
43 E. Jefferson St.
Monday, Oct. 5
7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
CRIMINAL SPINES BOOK CLUB
Peer into humanity’s darker nature via the world of
criminals and detectives. This book club will read
and discuss mysteries, thrillers, suspense novels and
true crime. Plot twists and red herrings are the order
of the day, while the level of violence will vary from
author to author.
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Tuesday, Oct. 20
“Introduction to the Second Sex”
by Simone de Beauvoir
7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
READERS RENDEZVOUS DAYTIME BOOK CLUB
Not able to make it to a nighttime book club? Join
Readers Rendezvous Daytime Book Club to discuss
fiction and nonfiction books on various subjects.
NaperLaunch
10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Thursday, Sept. 10
“Destiny of the Republic” by Candice Millard
Tuesday, Sept. 15
“The Grapes of Wrath” by John Steinbeck
Thursday, Oct. 8
Any title in “A Scrapbook Mysteries” series by Laura Childs
Tuesday, Oct. 20
“Cartwheel” by Jennifer duBois
Thursday, Nov. 12
“The Last Policeman” by Ben H. Winters
Tuesday, Nov. 24
“Dollbaby” by Laura Lane McNeal
CONSTANT READERS EVENING BOOK CLUB
Members of the Constant Readers Evening Book Club
will share their love of reading by meeting with other
like-minded readaholics to discuss books on various
subjects, both fiction and nonfiction.
Lower Level Board Room 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Thursday, Sept. 17
“Brave New World” by Aldous Huxley
Thursday, Oct. 15
“Dandelion Wine” by Ray Bradbury
Thursday, Nov. 19
“The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel”
by Deborah Moggach
Travel the globe with the Read Around the World
Book Club. Titles will represent a variety of
countries and cultures.
Lookout Room
7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday, Sept. 23
“The Book Thief” by Markus Zusak
Wednesday, Oct. 28
“The Elegance of the Hedgehog”
by Muriel Barbery
Wednesday, Nov. 18
“Like Water for Chocolate: A Novel in
Monthly Installments with Recipes,
Romances, and Home Remedies” by Laura
Esquivel
Calling all local
businesses
BOOK & DISCUSSION GROUPS
READ AROUND THE WORLD BOOK CLUB
Increase patronage and support Naperville Public Library by participating in
Show Us Your Library Card, Naperville. Every time customers show their library
card during the season-specific dates, the participating business will reward
them with a predetermined discount or giveaway.
Email rchan@naperville-lib.org for more information.
Seasonal deadlines to participate:
Sept. 15 for the winter program guide (December – February)
Dec. 15 for the spring program guide (March – May)
March 15 for the summer program guide (June – August)
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Library Closings:
Friday, Sept. 4
Sunday, Sept. 6
Monday, Sept. 7
Wednesday, Nov. 25
Thursday, Nov. 26
Library Building Hours:
Monday through Friday Saturday Sunday Sunday Library News & Notes
Close at 5:00 p.m. Nichols only
Closed
Closed Labor Day
Close at 5:00 p.m.
Closed Thanksgiving
9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
1:00 – 5:00 p.m. Naper Blvd.
1:00 – 9:00 p.m. Nichols and 95th Street
Meeting Rooms
Individuals can use Naperville Public Library’s meeting rooms for their next meeting, seminar or piano recital. The library rents meeting spaces for 12 to 150 people. More information is available at www.naperville-lib.org or by calling
630-961-4100, ext. 2220.
Sale of Used Library Equipment
Naperville Public Library’s website includes a page of items that are available for immediate sale. These items
may include computers, furnishings and other pieces of equipment. Click on “Sale Page” on the bottom of the
library website.
ADA Compliance
Naperville Public Library is in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Wheelchairs are
available upon request at all buildings. All buildings have automatic doors. If a signer is needed for a program,
make arrangements seven business days in advance by calling 630-961-4100, ext. 4931.
Priority Service
Naperville Public Library reserves the right to give preference to Naperville Public Library card holders in case(s)
of limited seating.
Promotional Disclaimer
Attendance at a Naperville Public Library program or event constitutes a willingness to appear in any and all
promotional materials for the library and releases the library, its licensees and performance use groups from
any and all liability related to the usage of promotional materials. Names are never used in library promotional
materials. If you or your children do not wish to appear in possible future library promotions, consult with the
photographer or a library staff member.
Prizes
Prizes cannot be substituted or redeemed for cash value.
www.naperville-lib.org