June-July-August Newsletter - Evergreen Park Public Library
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June-July-August Newsletter - Evergreen Park Public Library
LimitedEdition EVERGREEN PARK PUBLIC LIBRARY 9400 South Troy • 708.422.8522 • www.evergreenparklibrary.org • Summer 2015 Junior Library Volunteers Orientation Wednesday, June 3, 7:00 pm or Monday, June 8, 5:00 pm Teens entering grade 6 through 12 can earn community service helping with summer reading activities or general library duties. All volunteers who have not attended a volunteer orientation in the past 2 years must register for one of the above sessions. Email volunteer@evergreenparklibrary.org or register through the Volunteer link on the Teen page at www.evergreenparklibrary.org. Summer Reading Program Sign Up Begins Monday, June 8 Upon registration, receive a reading log and a temporary tattoo. Children entering preschool through grade 5 can either read by themselves or be read to by another. Keep track of your reading time from June 8 through July 31 in your reading log to earn fabulous prizes! Teen Summer Reading Program Ralph Covert of Ralph’s ☎ World! Saturday, June 13, 11:30 am All ages Please register every adult and child attending. Kick off your summer reading with Ralph Covert of Ralph’s World as he sings some of your favorite family-friendly tunes! Sign Up Begins Monday, June 8 Teens in grades 6 through 12 can accept the challenge to read at least 3 books this summer! Upon registration, you will receive a drawstring backpack and a reading log. Read and submit reviews, either online or in print, to earn fabulous prizes and a chance for the end of summer drawing. Receive another chance for each additional book read. The more you read, the more chances to win! Summer Reading Program For Adults Sign Up Begins Monday, June 8 The summer reading program isn’t just for kids! Adults who read 5 books between June 8 and July 31 earn a fabulous book bag and a chance for end of summer drawings. Receive another chance for each additional book read. The more you read, the more chances to win! Ultimate Summer Block Party with Katie Quick Saturday, August 8, 6:00 – 10:00 pm Live Music/Barbeque/Beverages/Drawings $20 per person in advance/$25 at the door 21 years and over. Sponsored by the Evergreen Park Public Library Foundation. We’re taking summer to the street! Evergreen Park’s own singer/ songwriter Katie Quick and her highenergy band provide live music, Grilled barbeque favorites and everyone gets together (rain or shine!) to celebrate community and raise funds to support the Library. Register online at www.evergreenparklibrary.org or call 708.422.8522. Credit cards accepted. You will receive an entry wristband at the door and 10 tickets that can be used for food or beverages including beer, wine, or non-alcoholic drinks. Programs for Children & Families Please register for programs with this ☎ symbol. Call 422-8522 or register online at www.evergreenparklibrary.org. ☎Sounds like Science! Saturday Summer Concert Series! Tuesday, June 16, 6:30 pm Grades 2 – 5 Learn about sound while making some noise! We will conduct experiments to hear, feel, and see sound. June 8 13 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 19 20 22 23 24 27 27 29 30 Summer Reading Sign-up begins Ralph’s World Toddler Time begins Read to a Teen begins Sounds like Science! Preschool Sing-a-Story begins Waltz-In Crafts begin Family Story Time begins Percussion Party Baby Bookworms begins Zumba® Kids begins Zumba® Kids, Jr begins Willy Wonka Sing-Along Lego Club Sock Hop Lives of the Musicians Cuentos en Español Alina Celeste B-A-N-J-O S’Mores and Songs 7 8 11 13 14 15 16 18 20 22 25 25 27 30 Musical Mayhem Lives of the Musicians Kiddie Drive-In Movie Chickens Making Multicultural Music begins Jitterbug Ball Name That Tune, Jr Human Tim & Robot Tim Tie-Dye T-shirts Lives of the Musicians Cuentos en Español Pete the Cat Photo Op Lego Club Singing Brushes July Waltz-In Craft Wednesdays, June 17 – July 29 6:00 – 8:00 pm All ages Waltz into the library any time between 6:00-8:00 pm to make a fun craft! Percussion Party! ☎ Thursday, June 18, 3:30 pm Grades 2 – 5 Try out our collection of percussion instruments, and listen to a story with a groovy beat. Then make a drum so you can march to the beat of your own drum. Zumba® Kids ☎ Ages 7 – 11 years Fridays, June 19 – July 31, 1:30 pm Zumba® Kids, Jr. ☎ Ages 4 – 6 years Fridays, June 19 – July 31, 2:45 pm Must have a release form signed by a parent to participate. Wear comfy clothes. Zumba® Kids classes are rockin’, high-energy dance parties packed with kidfriendly routines. Classes incorporate leadership, respect, teamwork, confidence, self-esteem, memory, creativity, coordination, balance, and cultural awareness with the goal of encouraging kids to increase their activity levels with exercise! Classes are led by Jo Moran, a licensed Zumba® instructor. Ralph Covert of Ralph’s ☎ World! Saturday, June 13, 11:30 am; All ages Please register every adult and child attending. Rock out with Ralph Covert of Ralph’s World as he sings some of your favorite familyfriendly tunes! Alina Celeste! ☎ Saturday, June 27, 3:30 pm; All ages Families and young children will experience a joyous blend of singalongs, dance-alongs, and family jams performed by nationallyknown Alina Celeste! Alina sings classic folk songs from the US, Caribbean, and Latin America, as well as her own original songs. Human Tim & Robot Tim! ☎ Saturday, July 18, 11:30 am Ages 3-7 years Once there was a man named Tim who loved to make up songs and play music, but he wished he had a friend to play with. So Tim made a robot to help him play and sing! See Tim and his robot friend perform with an assortment of old musical instruments with a little technological help. Most appropriate for families with children ages 3-7, but everyone is welcome! Lego Club Read to a Teen ☎ Tuesdays, June 16 – July 28, 3:30 pm Willy Wonka Movie Sing-Along ☎ Saturday, June 20, 2:00 pm Grades K – 2 Studies show that children who read daily during the summer can increase their literacy and vocabulary skills during the break. Paired with a teen, your child will practice reading aloud and then play a reading game. Each participating child will receive one new book to bring home each time they visit! All ages Get ready to take a trip into a world of pure imagination! Sing along with the Oompa Loompas and cheer Charlie on his way through Willy Wonka’s amazing, fabulous, stupendous, chocolate factory in the original 1971 movie version. Each registered child receives a free Perform-ALong Fun Pack, while supplies last. Mondays, June 22 & July 27, 6:30 pm Grades K – 5 Build with EP Library’s huge collection of Legos! Sock Hop! ☎ Tuesday, June 23, 6:30 pm All ages Fun for the entire family! Put on your silliest socks and boogie on down to the library! We’ll dance up a storm in our stocking feet, take a book break, and finish with ice cream floats. Programs for Children & Families Please register for programs with this Story Time Baby Bookworms ☎ Fridays, 9:30 am ☎ symbol. Call 422-8522 or register online at www.evergreenparklibrary.org. B-A-N-J-O ☎ Monday, June 29, 2:00 and 6:30 pm Grades 5 and under Play musical instrument picture bingo for fun prizes. June 19 – July 31 Ages birth – 17 months, with adult caregiver Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, and fun with your baby! S’Mores and Songs ☎ Tuesday, June 30, 6:30 pm Toddler Time! ☎ Mondays or Tuesdays, 9:30 am Musical Mayhem! ☎ Tuesday, July 7, 6:30 pm June 15 – July 28 Ages 18 – 35 months, with adult caregiver Enjoy an interactive story time with your toddler! Preschool Sing-a-Story ☎ Wednesdays or Thursdays, 9:30 am June 17 – July 30 Ages 3-5 years We’ll sing some stories, make musical art, and use lots and lots of paint! Your child will have fun building early literacy skills! Family Story Time ☎ Thursdays, 6:30 pm June 18 – July 30 Ages 6 years and under Children from birth through age 6 and their families will enjoy stories, songs and fun activities together. Cuentos en Español ☎ Story Time in Spanish Saturdays, June 27 & July 25 10:30 am Ages 8 and under Hora de cuentos para niños y niñas desde bebitos hasta edad escolar y para sus padres. Libros, canciones y rimas se presentarán totalmente en español. This story time features books, songs, and rhymes in Spanish for children and families Grades Preschool – 5 Share camp songs, games, crafts, stories, and s’mores around our indoor campfire. Grades K – 5 Play Musical Chairs, Shake It Off, Guess That Sound and other musical games. Kiddie Drive-In Movie ☎ Saturday, July 11, 11:00 am Ages 2 – 6 years Bring a box big enough for your child to sit in. Use our craft supplies to turn the box into a car! Then your child can hop into the driver’s seat, grab a snack, and watch a short musical movie. Supplies and snacks provided. Cook County Farm Bureau® ☎ “Chickens!” Monday, July 13, 11:00 am Grades K – 5 The Cook County Farm Bureau® Ag in the Classroom teaches us about chickens! We will read a farmtastic story and make a clucking chicken cup and egg maracas. E-I-E-I-O! ☎ Tuesdays, July 14, 21, & 28, 6:30 pm Making Multicultural Music Grades K – 5 Learn about a different country each week and make a musical craft! Jitterbug Ball ☎ Author Margot Toppen Lives of the Musicians ☎ Wednesdays, June 24, July 8 & 22 2:00 pm Grades K – 2 Discover great musicians and musical styles, create funky art, and play up-tempo games. Wednesday, July 15, 2:00 pm Grades K – 3 A wonderful parent/child activity, Chicago author and dance teaching artist, Margot Toppen, shows kids basic jitterbug movements while they listen and dance to the story in her book. Jitterbugs! A DanceAlong Story Inspired by Real American Jitterbugs will be available for purchase ($15) and signing after the program. Name That Tune, Jr! ☎ Thursday, July 16, 3:30 pm Grades 2 -5 Compete in teams to see who can recognize songs fastest! We’ll also play Finish That Lyric and Musical Charades. The winning team gets a prize and everyone gets a snack! Dress Like a Rockstar ☎ Tie Dye T-shirts Monday, July 20, 3:30 pm Rain date: Monday, July 27, 3:30 pm Grades K – 5 Bring a washed, white, cotton t-shirt. Wear old clothes and shoes. Make a funky tie-dyed t-shirt fit for a rockstar in the parking lot behind the library. Rockin’ Out with Pete the Cat ☎ Saturday, July 25, 3:00 pm Grades 5 and under Bring your camera. Jam with the coolest cat ever! We’ll tell stories, watch a film, and make a craft celebrating the rockin’ world of Pete. Have your picture taken with Pete the Cat to help you remember, “It’s all good.” Singing Brushes ☎ Thursday, July 30, 3:30 pm Grades 2 – 5 Create an abstract painting as you paint to the rhythm of music. Strawberry Shortcake Social Thursday, June 18, 10:00 am Evergreen Park Farmer’s Market (89th & Kedzie) While supplies last. Bring a friend and visit the Evergreen Park Farmer’s Market at Yukich Fields for a taste of the sweetest June harvest— STRAWBERRIES! Enjoy free strawberry shortcake samples while our Junior Library Volunteers present strawberry-themed stories and crafts for children. Programs for Teens (Grades 6-12) Please register for programs with this ☎ symbol. Call 422-8522 or register online at www.evergreenparklibrary.org Yak and Yarn Club Teen Summer Reading Program Sign up begins Monday, June 8 Teens in grades 6 through 12 can accept the challenge to read at least 3 books this summer! Upon registration, you will receive a drawstring backpack and a reading log. Read and submit reviews, either online or in print, to earn fabulous prizes and a chance for the end of summer drawing. Receive another chance for each additional book read. The more you read, the more chances to win! Tuesdays, June 2 – Aug 25, 6:30 pm 6th grade – adult Sessions are held in the Reading Room. Beginner crocheters bring an H/8 hook, knitters bring size 8 needles, and both bring a medium skein of yarn. All others bring a current needlework project to enjoy the camaraderie of stitching with others. Yak and Yarn Club begins Teen Advisory Board meeting Summer Reading sign up begins Juke Box Lunch & Learn Glow in the Dark T-shirt Zumba® begins Record Album Bookends Make a Disco Ball Movie Trivia Night Altered Albums July 2 7 9 11 13 14 16 18 21 23 27 28 Independence Day Parade Gothic Rock Puppets MaKey MaKey “CREATE” Mosaic Mural begins Name That Tune Altered Books Mason Jar Pictures Teen Advisory Board meeting Multi-Colored Headphones Musical Microphone Bookmark Eleanor & Park discussion Fleece Baby Blankets Teen Advisory Board Book-loving teens, ages 14–18 years June 6, July 18, & Aug 22, 3:00 pm As a member of our Teen Advisory Board (TAB), you will provide valuable input for teen programming, recommend items for purchase, and address topics that matter to you. Name That Tune! ☎ Monday, July 13, 6:30 pm Think you know all about music? Compete with other teens to name that tune! Juke Box Lunch & Learn ☎ Monday, June 15, 1:00 pm Learn about Freegal, EP Library’s free music download service, and other apps for all kinds of devices while enjoying a hot dog lunch. The winner of the Teen/Tween Phone Photo Contest will be announced! Not Just for Teens Book ☎ Discussion Eleanor & Park June 2 6 8 15 16 17 18 25 29 30 to “CREATE”, incorporating porcelain tile, vintage art supplies, jewelry, and other objects. Zumba® for Teens! ☎ Wednesdays, June 17 – July 29 6:00 pm Ages 12 – 18 Must have a release form signed by a parent to participate. Wear comfy clothes. Zumba® is an easy to follow, calorie burning, Latin inspired fitness dance party! This is a great way for teens to get fit, have fun, and meet new people at the same time. Classes are led by Jo Moran, a licensed Zumba® instructor. Teen/Tween Movie Trivia ☎ Night! Monday, June 29, 6:30 pm Test your knowledge of books that were made into movies and their soundtracks. You can make up a team of 4 players, or come on your own and we’ll match you to a team. Independence Day Parade ☎ Thursday, July 2, 6:00 pm Do you love a parade? March with us in the annual EP Independence Day parade and throw candy to the crowd! We line up in the 9600 block of Harding Avenue at 6:00 pm. “CREATE” a Mosaic Mural ☎ Saturdays, July 11, 18, & 25 10:30 – 11:45 am or 12:30 – 1:45 pm Mosaic tile artist Chris Zonta returns to help us design a beautiful mosaic mural to hang on the wall outside of our new Activity Room! The mural will inspire us Monday, July 27, 6:30 pm Ages 16 and up Copies available July 1. Teens aged 16-19 and adult fans of young adult books can participate in a discussion of Eleanor & Park by Rainbow Rowell, and get exciting new reading recommendations. Set over the course of one school year in 1986, these two star-crossed misfits are smart enough to know that first love almost never lasts, but are brave enough to try. Wrap Up Party! ☎ Thursday, July 30, 4:00 pm It’s time to wrap up summer with a party! Stop in for ice cream, stick around to hear who won what! All contest winners will be announced, prizes will be awarded, and ice cream for everybody! What could be better? Our Sponsors Rock! Andy’s Frozen Custard Barnes & Noble Beverly Arts Center Beverly Ride On Brookfield Zoo Classmate Corner Bakery Café Eli’s Cheesecake Company Evergreen Bank Group Jason’s Deli Jenspin, Inc. Lou Malnati’s Mother McAuley Liberal Arts High School Oberweis Old Town School of Folk Music Pappys Peace of Mind Professional Organizing, LLC Original Rainbow Ice Cream Nancy Tiernan Windy City Thunderbolts Programs for Teens (Grades 6-12) Please register for programs with this ☎ symbol. Call 422-8522 or register online at www.evergreenparklibrary.org ☎Teen/Tween Maker Camp! Tuesdays & Thursdays, 4:00 pm, Starting June 16 Join us every Tuesday and Thursday during the summer at 4:00 to make something in our new Activity Room! Please sign up for the activities you are interested in. Walk-ins are welcome and will be accommodated as long as supplies last. June 16 June 18 June 25 June 30 July 7 July 2 Glow in the Dark Rock T-shirt (Bring your own t-shirt or tank top) Record Album Bookends Make a Disco Ball Altered Albums (Bring a picture of yourself or a favorite musician) Gothic Rock Puppets No Maker Camp July 9 July 14 July 16 July 21 July 23 July 28 MaKey MaKey Banana Piano and Plum Drum Altered Books Mason Jar Pictures Multi-Colored Headphones Musical Microphone Bookmark Fleece Baby Blanket to Donate Programs for adults Please register for programs with this ☎ symbol. Call 422-8522 or register online at www.evergreenparklibrary.org. novel engagements Artist and Author ☎ Tony Fitzpatrick Andrew Grant & ☎ Tasha Alexander Dime Stories Monday, June 15, 7:00 pm Thursday, June 11, 7:00 pm Originally published as columns in Chicago’s Newcity magazine, the 70 essays and corresponding full-color artwork in Tony Fitzpatrick’s Dime Stories celebrate a life spent passionately devouring stories. Purchase a copy of Dime Stories ($29) for signing after the presentation. “This brilliant view into the wild world of Tony Fitzpatrick will move you. His art is astounding and relevant, his writing gutsy, funny, and unafraid. In the tradition of the great Chicago and Illinois icons—Terkel, Twain, Royko, and Sandberg”— Andrew Davis, director of The Fugitive, Code of Silence, and Holes. Win a Tony Fitzpatrick designed 2015 Lollapalooza poster ($175 value), signed by the artist! Purchase tickets for $1 each at the Circulation desk two weeks prior to the presentation. Winning ticket will be drawn by Tony Fitzpatrick on June 11. Husband and wife authors, Grant and Alexander, are kicking off our summer of escaping the ordinary! These prominent Chicago authors divide their time between the Windy City and the United Kingdom. Fans of Dan Brown or David Baldacci will enjoy Grant’s high-octane thrillers featuring Royal Navy intelligence operative David Trevellyan. Tasha Alexander’s Victorian Lady Emily Ashton mysteries are reminiscent of novels by Anne Perry or Charles Finch. Andrew Grant’s latest thriller, Run, and Tasha Alexander’s mystery, The Counterfeit Heiress, will be available for purchase and signing after the presentation. Dishing Mr Darcy ☎ Author Karen Doornebos Thursday, June 25, 7:00 pm Enjoy a cuppa tea and a delicious scone while we dish a little Darcy with author Karen Doornebos! Her Jane-Austen inspired novels, Definitely Not Mr. Darcy and Undressing Mr. Darcy confirm he undiminished appeal of that distant, brooding, male that turns out to be kind and gallant. Laurence Olivier, Collin Firth, or Matthew Macfadyen…who’s your Darcy? Copies of Karen’s books will be available for purchase ($12) and signing after the presentation. Enter our drawing for a signed 2015 Lollapalooza poster! Programs for adults Please register for programs with this ☎ symbol. Call 422-8522 or register online at www.evergreenparklibrary.org. If you can’t get to the library, many program fees can be paid either over the phone or online with Visa, Mastercard, American Express, or Discover! Medicare Advantage ☎ Prescription Drug (MAPD) Reading Program for Adults Sign Up begins Monday, June 8 What are the elements of a great summer in Evergreen Park? Sun, fun and of course making time for a relaxing read at Evergreen Park Public Library! Each participant who reads 5 books or more receives an extraordinary book bag. June 2 2 2 2 4 6 8 10 10 10 11 15 20 22 23 24 25 29 Medicare Prescription Drug Stampin’ Up Yak and Yarn Club begins Phone/Tablet Photography I begins Aromatic Plants & Herbs Plant a Summer Herb Bowl Summer Reading Sign-up begins Chair Yoga begins Photoshop Elements begins Way Way Back Movie Artist and Author Tony Fitzpatrick Andrew Grant & Tasha Alexander discussion Animal, Vegetable, Miracle discussion Movie Maker Essentials Understanding Medicare Part A&B Burlap Bubble Wreath A Man Called Ove discussion Dishing Mr. Darcy Arm Knitting 7 9 11 11 16 21 22 27 29 30 Stampin’ Up Garden Club “CREATE” Mosaic Mural begins Big Bands To Kill a Mockingbird Movie Cactus Rock Garden Quiet discussion Eleanor & Park discussion Go Set a Watchman discussion Imitation Game Movie 17 July AUGUST 4 Stampin’ Up 8 Ultimate Block Party 15 Book Sale Pre-Sale 17 -22 Gigantic Book Sale 18 Alcohol Inks 27 Woman in Gold Movie Tuesday, June 2, 1:00 pm Medicare has a plan that covers hospital, medical insurance, and prescription drugs called Medicare Advantage, also known as Medicare Part C. Diane Adduci of BCBSIL explains how Medicare Advantage Plans work and what to look for when choosing a plan. Smart Phone/Tablet ☎ Photography I Tuesdays, June 2, 9, & 16, 6:30 pm $10 non-refundable fee, at registration Participants must commit to all 3 sessions. Learn how to take sharper, more interesting photos with your devices. Becky Healy explains camera settings as well as composition, shooting skills, and how to edit your photos to make them vibrant and visually pleasing. Download the following prior to class: Camera+, Camera 360, and Snapseed. Plant a Summer Herb Bowl ☎ Saturday, June 6, 10:00 am $3 materials fee, at registration Limit 20. Season delicious dishes throughout the summer by planting a bowl of savory herbs, with assistance from Master Gardeners from the University of Illinois Extension, South Cook Unit. Chair Yoga for Everybody ☎ Wednesdays, June 10 – July 1, 1:00 pm $8 non-refundable fee, at registration Limit 24. Certified yoga instructor Joan Zigulich of Yoga Pathway will lead you in a series of simple movements to strengthen and stretch your body while seated in a chair. Photoshop Elements ☎ Wednesday, June 10, 17, & 24, 6:30 pm Summer Cinema ☎ June 10, July 16 & 30, Aug 27, 6:00 pm Enjoy the shared experience of watching a film with others. Then discuss the movie with educator and film enthusiast Sue McCoy. June 10 The Way Way Back [PG13] July 16 To Kill a Mockingbird [NR] July 30 Imitation Game [PG13] Aug 27 Woman in Gold [PG13] Movie Maker Essentials ☎ Saturday, June 20, 10:00 am – noon Learn the basics of using Windows Movie Maker to create and edit videos as well as publish them online. Understanding Medicare ☎ Part A&B Monday, June 22, 1:00 pm This 90 minute presentation will cover eligibility, enrollment, and the benefits of Medicare Parts A and B and the standardized Medicare Supplemental Plans available in Illinois. Arm Knitting ☎ Monday, June 29, 6:30 pm Please bring 2 skeins of #6 bulky yarn (available at Michael’s). Who needs knitting needles? Learn how to make a cowl scarf using your arms! “CREATE” a Mosaic Mural ☎ Saturdays, July 11, 18, & 25 10:30 – 11:45 am or 12:30 – 1:45 pm Mosaic tile artist Chris Zonta returns to help us design a beautiful mosaic mural to hang on the wall outside of our new Activity Room! The mural will inspire us to “CREATE”, usng porcelain tile, vintage art supplies, jewelry, and other objects. $10 non-refundable fee, at registration Participants must commit to all 3 sessions. Limit 12. Photoshop Elements offers all most used tools and functions of Photoshop. Create, edit, organize, and share images in print and on the web. Stranger Than Fiction Book Club Wednesday, June 17, 6:30 pm Animal, Vegetable, Miracle Discuss Barbara Kingsolver’s memoir of her family’s year of eating only locally. Wednesday, July 22, 6:30 pm Quiet: the Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking Susan Cain advocates for better understanding of the place of introverts in culture and society. Please donate old paint brushes, paint and watercolor trays, palette knives, wooden carving tools, old rulers, unusual pens, old roll-up paint tubes and vintage jewelry for our mural! Programs for adults Please register for programs with this ☎ symbol. Call 422-8522 or register online at www.evergreenparklibrary.org. If you can’t get to the library, many program fees can be paid either over the phone or online with Visa, Mastercard, American Express, or Discover! Make It a Monthly Habit Stampin’ Up Cards ☎ Tuesdays, June 2, July 7, Aug 4, 6:30 pm Clever Crafters ☎ Tuesdays, June 23, July 21, Aug 18, 6:30 pm $5 materials fee per class Register for each class separately; pay instructor directly. A demonstrator from Stampin’ Up will teach you how to make a different themed greeting card each month using decorative rubber stamps. Limit 12. Fees vary per craft; register for each separately. Our resident crafter, Kris Morgan, helps you to create a unique craft. See project samples at the Circulation desk or in the online Events calendar. June23: Burlap Bubble Wreath July 21: Painted Cactus Rock Garden Aug 18: Alcohol Inks Yak and Yarn Club Tuesdays, June 2 – Aug 25, 6:30 pm 6th grade – adult Sessions are held in the Reading Room. Beginner crocheters bring an H/8 hook, knitters bring size 8 needles, and both bring a medium skein of yarn. All others bring a current needlework project to enjoy the camaraderie of stitching with others. Garden Club of Evergreen Park Thursdays, June 4 & July 9, 6:30 pm Learn about gardening topics through presentations by local speakers and field trips. June 4: Aromatic plants and herbs Kindred Spirits Book Club Wednesdays, June 24, July 29, 6:30 pm The Kindred Spirits Book Club meets to share a love of reading and casual literary discussion. Monthly selections are available at the Circulation desk. June 24 A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman July 29 Go Set a Watchman by Harper Lee Smart Phone/Tablet ☎ Photography II Tuesdays, July 14, 21 & 28 , 6:30 pm $10 non-refundable fee, at registration Participants must commit to all 3 sessions. Smart Phone/Tablet Photography I required, or similar knowledge. In addition to developing strong photography composition and shooting techniques, you will be introduced to advance editing features in Pic Tap Go and Snapseed, and how to use Instagram effectively. Download the following prior to class: Snapseed, Instagram, and Pic Tap Go The Big Bands ☎ Saturday, July 11, 2:00 pm Not Just for Teens Book ☎ Discussion Bandleader Steve Cooper presents “Big Band Memories,” a 90-minute show of rare films and videos of the Big Band era. See and hear bands playing in Chicago’s Aragon Ballroom and the famous Coconut Grove nightclub in Hollywood. Rare clips of swing bands include Glenn Miller, Harry James, Bob Crosby, Tommy Dorsey, Count Basie and many others. Many sweet bands are also featured - Eddie Howard, Vaughn Monroe Freddy Martin and a singular appearance by Ina Rae Hutton and her All-Girl Orchestra. Eleanor & Park Monday, July 27, 6:30 pm Ages 16 and up Teens aged 16-19 and adult fans of young adult books can participate in a discussion of Eleanor & Park by Rainbow Rowell, and get exciting new reading recommendations. Set over the course of one school year in 1986, these two starcrossed misfits are smart enough to know that first love almost never lasts, but are brave enough to try. Copies available July 1. Kindred Spirits Book Club ☎ Go Set a Watchman by Harper Lee Wednesday, July 29, 6:30 pm Registration deadline July 10 The publication of a newly discovered novel from Harper Lee, bestselling author of the Pulitzer Prize-winning classic, To Kill a Mockingbird is an historic literary event. Originally written in the mid-1950s, Go Set a Watchman was the novel Harper Lee first submitted to her publishers before To Kill a Mockingbird. The manuscript was discovered in 2014. It features many of the characters from To Kill a Mockingbird some twenty years later. Returning home to Maycomb to visit her father, Jean Louise Finch—Scout—struggles with personal and political issues involving Atticus, society, and the Alabama town that shaped her. All are welcome to participate in the discussion, but registration is required in order to check out a copy of the book (available July 14). Computer Tutor One-to-one computer help By appointment only: 708.422.8522 La asistencia en computación está disponible para los que hablan español. Our bilingual (English/Spanish) Computer Tutor, Jessica Ramos, will offer private, one-hour sessions on your device or one of our laptops. Please ask at the Circulation desk for Jessica to contact you to schedule an appointment. Evergreen Park Public Library Library Hours 9400 S. Troy Avenue Evergreen Park, IL 60805 Library Board Kim Shine, President Virginia Chandler, Vice President Elizabeth Topa, Treasurer Helen Tomczuk, Secretary Deborah Pearson Tina Ward Monday-Thursday......... 9:00 am - 9:00 pm Friday ............................ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Saturday ........................ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Closed Sundays from May 24 through August 30. Also closed May 25, July 2 (3 pm), July 4, August 14, & September 7. Library Director Non-Profit Org U.S. Postage PA I D Permit No. 116 Worth, IL 60482 Residential Customer Nicki Seidl Evergreen Park, IL 60805 Newsletter Layout Alphabet Soup Garden Club of Evergreen Park Plant Sale Fundraiser a Success! Annual Gigantic Book Sale! August 17 through 22; Pre-sale August 15 Discover a treasure trove of hardcover and paperback books, magazines, DVDs, CDs, audiobooks and more for all ages. What a bargain! • Do you want the best selection? For a $5 per person donation to the Evergreen Park Public Library Foundation you can have advance access to the sale on Saturday, August 15. • More is more! Saturday, August 22 is bucka-bag day! • It’s never too late for spring cleaning! Donate your items, in good condition, for our sale. Chris raap Retiring Gift baskets were also available. A variety of handmade cards were offered. Happy gardeners found perennials, unique potted arrangements, handmade cards and more as well as expert gardening advice at the annual plant sale fundraiser. The May 9th event benefitted the Garden Club and the EP Library Foundation. We gratefully acknowledge Garden Club of Evergreen Park President Christine Lambert and club members for donating plants, time, expertise, and energy. Thank you to our generous supporters: Ace Hardware, Artistic Touches by Diane, Barraco’s, Brothers Hand Car Wash, Classmate, EPCHS Art Club, Everything’s Relaive, French Nails, K’s Soap Kitchen, Martinelli’s Children’s Wear, Meijer, Naples Bakery, Porter Cullens, Red Wing Shoes, Revolution Brewing, Rosangela’s, and Wolf’s Bakery. Chris Raap, Head of Reference for the Evergreen Park Public Library, is retiring August 21. Chris has been serving the information needs of our residents since 1974. Stop by the Reference desk to wish her well in retirement and try to stump her one last time. We bet you won’t! Library Trustee Vacancy The Evergreen Park Public Library Board of Trustees is seeking Evergreen Park residents over 18 years of age who wish to be considered for appointment to fill a Board vacancy. Candidates must be available to attend meetings on the second Wednesday of each month at 7:00 pm. The appointed trustee will serve until the next election of library trustees in 2017. Please submit a letter of interest to Nicki Seidl, Director, Evergreen Park Public Library, 9400 S Troy or seidln@evergreenparklibrary.org. June 1 – August 1 Evergreen Park Public Library is participating in a Library Geocaching Competition! Register at the Reference desk from June 1 and August 1 and pick up an official scorecard which provides coordinates and clues. Visit each participating library to find the hidden geocaches and collect small giveaways. Turn in your qualifying scorecard to any participating library to receive an entry to win fabulous prizes.