Summer 2015 - Wauconda Area Library
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Summer 2015 - Wauconda Area Library
June | July | August 2015 Summer Reading Club Read to the Rhythm at the library this summer! Readers of all ages are welcome to join our summer reading club. We are introducing a new online platform that will track your progress, let you know when you have earned a prize, and automatically enter you in drawings when you reach certain goals. All readers will earn incentives along the way and will also receive a free book for completing all 6 weeks of the program! In addition to completing your reading goals, you can also participate in fun library challenges to earn up to four entries for our grand prize drawings. Grand Prizes Birth – Preschool: Music Maker Deluxe Set • Kindergarten – Grade 3: Karaoke System Grades 4-7: BEATS Headphones • Grades 8-12: BEATS Headphones Adult: BOSE Bluetooth speaker Summer Concert Series THURSDAYS | 7 P.M. Back by popular demand! The library, in partnership with the Wauconda Park District and the Friends of the Wauconda Area Library, is proud to announce our 2015 Summer Concert Series lineup. These fantastic bands feature a wide variety of musical genres. Pack a picnic, pick a spot on the lawn, and settle in for a good time! June 4 | K Michaels Band – Rock | Park District June 11 | The Stingers – Rock | Park District June 18 | Stateline – Country | Park District July 2 | Limited Edition Big Band – Stars & Stripes Evening | Library July 9 | Cowboy Jukebox – All-Time Country Hits | Library July 16 | Contrabanda – Latin/Salsa Jazz Fusion | Library July 23 | Heartache Tonight – An Eagles Concert Experience | Library July 30 | Patchouli – Award-Winning Fast Forward Folk | Library August 6 | Grammy Nominee Ralph Covert – Rocking Kids’ Music | Library August 13 | Tom Sharpe World Music – Lifting the World Concert | Library Technology n Genealogy Interest Group Thursday, June 11 | 7-8:30 p.m. Steve Szabados will be speaking about Polish genealogy. As board member for the Polish Genealogical Society of America, genealogy columnist for the Polish American Journal and author of books on Polish and wider European genealogical research, Steve is a knowledgeable source of information about researching ancestors from this part of the world. Come hear what he has to say! We are excited to begin offering computer classes in our new state-of-the-art digital classroom! Class size is limited to 15 patrons. Registration is required, but you are welcome to show up at the start of the class in case there are no-shows. n Intro to OS X n Back to the Basics Wednesday, June 24 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. Learn the basics of the latest Mac operating system. Wednesdays | 10-11:30 a.m. These classes move at a slower pace and are designed to answer your questions in a stress-free environment. Come ready to learn! July 8 | Intro to the Computer July 15 | Keyboarding & Mouse Practice July 22 | Intro to the Internet July 29 | Gmail n Intro to Studio 801 Tuesday, June 30 | 1 p.m. Wednesday, August 5 at 1 p.m. Did you know that you have a new digital studio here in Wauconda? Attend an informational workshop about the equipment, software, and hardware available to you. This is an informational session only. Please contact the library to make an appointment if you need assistance with a specific project. n iPad/iPhone Saturday, July 11 | 10 a.m. Not sure if you’re getting the most out of your iPhone and/or iPad? Then this class is for you! We’ll cover iOS tips and helpful apps. Bring your devices to this interactive class. n Intro to Photoshop Elements n Word & Excel Classes These classes require basic typing and mouse skills. Mondays | 6:30-8:30 p.m. June 1 | Word I June 8 | Word II August 3 | Excel I August 10 | Excel II Saturdays | 9:30-11:30 a.m. June 13 | Excel I June 20 | Excel II July 18 | Word I July 25 | Word II Tuesday, August 4 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. Edit high-quality digital images for print and the Web. Must have basic computer skills, including keyboarding, using the mouse, and a familiarity with Microsoft Word. n Device Help Looking for a tablet or laptop and don’t know what to purchase? Need help installing apps to download library eBooks and eAudiobooks? Contact the library to set up a one-on-one appointment. If you have a new device, it must be out of the box, charged, and set up with account information. Please bring any account information with you to the appointment. 2 Tyna’s Angels Wednesdays | 7 p.m. July 22 and August 19 Looking for an opportunity to help those in need and be part of something big in your community? Tyna’s Angels, a small (but mighty) group of volunteers, works tirelessly to supply mats for local homeless shelters. These mats are used as a pad to sleep on, or as a blanket to provide warmth. Many hands will make light work as we help to construct these mats, and there’s something for everyone to do! We also need plastic shopping bags. No need to register, just show up ready to help out and have fun! n Lunch & a Movie Fridays | Noon Bring your lunch and we’ll provide the drinks and dessert. June 26 | McFarland, USA | PG July 31 | Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel | PG August 28 | The Longest Ride | PG-13 Books with Beats Books don’t come with a soundtrack, but sometimes there are songs that just fit. Create a playlist with at least 5 songs to accompany a book. Songs can fit the story as a whole, describe a certain scene, or even be a character’s theme song. We will publish your playlist on Spotify and your submission will enter you in a drawing to win an iTunes gift card! Adult Programs The UNIVERSE – coming soon to your own backyard! Beginning this summer, patrons with valid Wauconda Area Library cards will be able to borrow telescopes from the library! Our LoanStar Telescope initiative is a result of the library’s partnership with the Lake County Astronomical Society. The LoanStar Telescope is a powerful 4.5” aperture Orion telescope that has been specifically modified for ease of use by library patrons of all ages. Each telescope is also equipped with user manual, constellation guide, compass, and special red headlamp for reading the guide and manual when under the stars! Stay tuned for information on when the telescopes will be available for checkout. n Keep Your Precious Cargo Safe Car Seat Safety Class NOVEL THOUGHTS Saturdays | 10:30 a.m. June 20 The Book of Unknown Americans by Cristina Henríquez July 25 Everything I Never Told You by Celeste Ng August 22 Go Set a Watchman by Harper Lee Saturday, June 6 | 10 a.m. Are you a new parent, experienced parent, grandparent, or an adult who transports children in your vehicle? Topics covered in this class will include choosing and installing a car seat, traveling with a car seat, and much more. You will also have the opportunity to make an appointment to have an expert check the installation of your car seat. Class taught by Community Service Officer Stefanie Russell of the Wauconda Police Department. TUESDAY NIGHT GIRLS CLUB Tuesdays | 7 p.m. n Family Zumba Blast n Paint to the Rhythm Thursdays | 6-7 p.m. June 11, June 18 Get into the rhythm with this cool dance class that combines Latin rhythms with easy-to-follow moves. A whole lot of fun for all ages – bring your friends! Tuesday, June 23 | 7 p.m. Gather your friends and join us for a relaxing evening of music and creativity as we paint a pretty picture on canvas. A perfect “girl’s night out!” All supplies provided – registration required. August 11 Dollbaby by Laura Lane McNeal n Old-Fashioned Ice Cream Social with the Wauconda Township Historical Society Thursday, July 2 | 5:30 to 7 p.m. Start celebrating Independence Day a few nights early! The Wauconda Township Historical Society will be providing tours of the newly-renovated Andrew C. Cook House. Then dish up some ice cream before settling in for a show-stopping patriotic concert, courtesy of the Limited Edition Big Band. n Get in Step! Country Line Dance n Inquiring Minds Thursday, July 9 | 5:30 p.m. Dance instructor Kelly Kledzik will show you how to two-step right in time for the Cowboy Jukebox concert starting at 7 p.m. Saturdays | 2 p.m. June 20, July 18, August 15 Discussion Group Saturday, August 22 | 1 p.m. | Mandatory Draft Session Saturday, December 19 | 1 p.m. | Awards Ceremony Hey you armchair quarterbacks, let’s get ready for some football! You must attend the draft session to select your players and participate. Are you a fantasy football rookie? No worries, we’ll show you how to play. At the end of the season, we’ll throw an indoor tailgate party to celebrate (or cry in our towels). June 9 The Rosie Project by Graeme Simsion July 14 Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty MYSTERIES BOOK CLUB Fridays | 10 a.m. June 12 Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn July 10 Basket Case by Carl Hiaasen August 14 The Good Girl by Mary Kubica BEYOND FICTION BOOK CLUB Mondays | 7 p.m. June 1 The Map Thief by Michael Blanding July 6 One Summer by Bill Bryson August 3 Empty Mansions by Bill Dedman & Paul Clark Newell, Jr. MOTHER DAUGHTER BOOK CLUB Saturdays | 10:30 a.m. This book club is open to girls in grades 5-8 and the special women in their lives. Books are available at the Adult Help Desk. July 11 The Summer I Saved the World . . . in 65 Days by Michele Weber Hurwitz 3 Friends of the Library Bunny Hop 2015 Another Bunny Hop, another success! The library staff and trustees would like our Friends of the Library and Star Runners to know just how much their hard work and dedication mean to us. Without them, we would not have drawn our largest number of participants yet – over 800 runners, joggers, and walkers hopped across our finish line this year. Each Bunny Hop is bigger than the last, and we know that that is due to our partnership with and support from the Friends and Star Runners. PLATINUM SPONSORS Culver’s (Lake Zurich) Victor Ford Motorsports GOLD SPONSORS Fire Works Design & Remodeling, Inc. Middleton’s on Main SILVER SPONSORS Accelerated Physical Therapy Acres Group All Ways Healthy Bark ‘N’ Town Berger Excavating Casten Body Shop Barbara Collins Fire Mark, Inc. Hunter’s Fairway Sotheby’s International Realty Interstate All Battery Center 4 Jefson Family Journeys Healing & Wellness Center Lindy’s Landing Virginia Muller & Family Progressive Components R. A. Mancini Construction Contractors Slyce Coal Fired Pizza Company State Farm - Mike Hanson Vickie’s Personal Touch Wauconda Bowl BRONZE SPONSORS Asset Computer Repair Bevel Salon Chase Bank (Wauconda) Rebecca Coolidge & Family Fratello’s Hot Dogs Gregorio’s Pizza JJ Twig’s We are also grateful to the many sponsors – listed below – whose generous contributions made this community event possible. Thanks to them, the Friends will be able to continue supporting new and ongoing services at the library. Also, special thanks to the government agencies and the many wonderful volunteers (including the TAG: Teen Action Group) who helped to make the Bunny Hop “run” so smoothly. Thank you SO MUCH for all that you have done! John’s Automotive Repair Mel & Nancy Karasek Kelly Carpet & Tile Kisselburg-Wauconda Funeral Home Main Street Tacos Meyer Farms JoAnn & Scott Page Panhandler’s Pizza Raul’s Burrito Express RHMG Automotive Robbins Family Rustic Touch Salon Coccolé & Spa Skopek Orthodontics Mary Stevens Ruth & Terry Stevig Don & Terri Suda Threads Tony’s Barber Shop Vitality, Inc. Wauconda Community Bank Wauconda Paint & Glass Wauconda Physical Therapy Yoga & More OTHER SPONSORS Barrington Tree Experts Cerqua Family Integrity Homes, Inc. Main Street Outfitter P. S. Flowers & Balloons Sofia’s Café GOVERNMENT AGENCIES Village of Wauconda Wauconda CERT Wauconda Fire District Wauconda Park District Wauconda Police Department Wauconda Township n Friends book sales are back n Learn more about the Friends During the library’s renovation, our Book Nook was disassembled and our sorting room was used for storing displaced collections. Now we have a beautiful new shelving area just past the café, that we will soon fill with great items for sale! We will also be bringing our First Saturday Books Sales back to the library this summer. To learn more, stop by the library or check us out on Facebook. Book sales, Bunny Hop races, sorting donations, the Summer Concert Series – the Friends are always up to something! Getting involved sounds like a lot of work, and granted it is, but it’s also lots of fun! Check us out at one of our monthly meetings. The Friends meet on the second Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. Come join us – to support the library, have fun, and meet new Friends! Tweens & Teens ALL SUMMER Books don’t come with a soundtrack, but sometimes there are songs that just fit. Create a playlist with at least 5 songs to accompany any book. Feel free to work in groups, but then you have to come up with at least 10 songs. The playlist can fit the story as a whole, convey the feeling of a certain scene, or describe the personality of one of the characters. We will publish your playlist on Spotify, and your submission will enter you in a drawing to win an iTunes gift card! n Rhythm Nation Dance Class Wednesdays | 1-4 p.m. Drop-in activities for tweens and teens all summer long! June 17 D.I.Y. Washer Necklaces July 8 Marble Runs June 24 Magazine Mosaic July 15 Life-Size Kerplunk July 1 Loom Love July 22 Bangle Bracelet Saturday, June 20 | 11 a.m. Grades 5-8 Learn the latest dance moves with instructor Kelly Kledzik. Cool music and a fun time – bring a friend! n Studio 801 Photo Booth Wednesday, June 10 | 1-4 p.m. Stop by with your friends and take pictures in Studio 801 against the green screen with silly and fun props. We’ll have the photos ready for you to take home that afternoon. n Game On! @ Your Library Tuesdays | 2-4 p.m. June 9, July 7, August 4 Let’s try out the new audiovisual system in our Lincoln Room! Prizes offered to the top two players. n Minecraft Saturday, August 1 | 12-4 p.m. Grades 5 and up Do you love Minecraft? Want to meet other players who love the game as much as you? Join us for a full afternoon of Minecraft! Refreshments provided. n TAG (Teen Action Group) Mondays, 1-2:30 p.m. | June 15 and July 20 Monday, August 17 | 3-4:30 p.m. Hey teen volunteers, we’ve got a project for you! This summer we’re going to assist a local organization in creating sleeping mats for local homeless shelters. No need to possess mad crafting skills – the work is easy and there are tasks for every ability level. To sweeten the deal, we’ll be serving pizza and pop, same as we do at every TAG meeting. Come join us and do some good for those in need! New to the library – our very own digital media lab! Summer is the perfect time to find out what Studio 801 is all about. Call to make an appointment or stop by the library to check out the hardware and software available for photo/video editing, sound recording/mixing, and so much more! Saturday, July 11 | 10:30 a.m. Open to girls in grades 5-8 and the special women in their lives. The Summer I Saved the World . . . in 65 Days by Michele Weber Hurwitz 5 Children’s Programs n Library Play Date Fridays l June 19 – July 24 | 9:30 a.m. Walkers through age 2 Come to the library to mingle and make new friends! We will provide a weekly story, song, and activity. Grownups, feel free to bring coffee for you and a snack for your child. n Jitterbug Storytime Wednesdays l June 17 – July 22 | 9:30 a.m. Drop-in for ages 3-5 Move, sing, and learn with music and stories for 30 minutes of fun for young children! n Movin’ & Groovin’ PJ Storytime Party n Elephant and Piggie Party Tuesday, July 21 | 10:30 a.m. Grades 1-3 You’re Invited to a Party...with Elephant and Piggie! We will read some of the best Elephant and Piggie stories, play games, make crafts, and just have loads of fun! Registration required. Monday, June 22 | Thursday, June 25 | 6:30-7 p.m. Ages 2-6 and their families Put on your jammies and jam with us! This evening storytime will feature stories and musical activities. Monday’s program will be repeated on Thursday. n Family Zumba Blast Thursdays | June 11, June 18 | 6-7 p.m. Get into the rhythm with this cool dance class that combines Latin rhythms with easy-to-follow moves. A whole lot of fun for all ages – bring your friends! n I Got Rhythm, I Got Dance! Saturday, June 27 | 1 p.m. Grades 2-4 Get your swing on! Learning to dance to the hit sounds of Broadway makes for a cool program you’re sure to enjoy. n Second Annual Run Around the Library Tuesday, July 7 | 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. (Rain date: Tuesday, July 14) Grades K-5 Get moving @ your library with these field day activities. Make sure you’re here to literally run around the library! n Grandparents & Me Bingo Night Wednesday, July 29 | 6:30 p.m. | Grades K-5 Enjoy a fun evening with your grandparents, playing the game of Bingo! Everyone is a winner! Refreshments will be served. 6 with Gary Kantor Wednesday, July 15 | 7-8 p.m. Ages 5-12 Magician Gary Kantor will teach you a wide variety of tricks using cards, ropes, coins, and more. You will also receive a magic kit to take home! Registration required. Tuesdays | 1:30-3 p.m. Grades 3-5 Join us for hands-on experimenting, group challenges, and a whole lot of fun! Registration required. June 16 | Magnets and Magnetism June 30 | Excellent Explosions July 14 | Marble Runs: Ramps and Gravity July 28 | Sink or Float En Español n Improv Playhouse Presents “The Three Little Pigs” Wednesday, June 24 | 1:30 p.m. Ages 3-8 Revisit the classic story you think you know! This hilarious version is only an hour long, but it’s sure to entertain, with interaction, improvisation, fun characters, and catchy songs. Dave Rudolf’s Rhythm Concert Monday, June 8 | 7 p.m. Award-winning musician Dave Rudolf will kick off our Summer Reading Club, “Read to the Rhythm,” with a BANG! Kids and adults alike will enjoy this highly interactive musical show. Rock Out with Ralph Covert Thursday, August 6 | 7 p.m. It’s rock ‘n’ roll time for the whole family! Ralph Covert of Ralph’s World will sing some of your favorite family-friendly tunes. n Inglés práctico Los miércoles | 6:30 p.m. Del 1 de julio al 5 de agosto Solo para adultos En esta clase de inglés semanal aprenderás sobre temas que te ayudarán en tu vida diaria. Cada semana estudiaremos temas tales como saludos y conversaciones sencillas, visitas al doctor, visitas a la despensa de alimentos, como llamar a la escuela de tus hijos, como usar la biblioteca y más. Requiere de inscripción. Tecnología n Clases de computación en español Los lunes | 6:30 pm. Solo para adultos Aprende y practica los conceptos básicos de cómo operar una computadora. Requiere de inscripción. Puedes inscribirte a las clases individualmente o a las 5 semanas del curso. Las clases son GRATIS y en español. Junio 29 | Computación básica Julio 6 | MS Word Julio 13 | Internet Julio 20 | MS PowerPoint Julio 27 | MS Excel n Lotería de verano n Brainstorming in the Makerspace Make learning fun! This summer in the Makerspace, we will feature a variety of building and balancing activities to encourage playful experimentation and creative thinking. In addition, the Makerspace is always stocked with art supplies for do-ityourself fun! este verano en la biblioteca! Lectores de todas las edades pueden participar en este club de lectura. Con una nueva plataforma en línea que te ayudará a darle seguimiento a tus avances, te informará cuando hayas ganado un premio y te permitirá participar automáticamente en rifas al cumplir los objetivos de lectura. Todos los lectores recibirán incentivos durante el transcurso del programa y todos aquellos que terminen las seis semanas recibirán un libro gratis. Además de completar tus objetivos de lectura, podrás participar en divertidos retos para participar hasta 4 veces en la rifa de un gran premio. n ¡Vamos a jugar! Miércoles 22 de julio | 12 p.m. (Fecha alternativa en caso de lluvia – Viernes 24 de julio | 12 p.m.) Para toda la familia Acompáñanos en el jardín de atrás de la biblioteca a participar divertidos juegos clásicos mexicanos tales como “Doña Blanca,” “La víbora de la mar,” etc. Trae tu almuerzo y una cobija para sentarnos en el pasto estilo picnic y diviértete con todos tus amigos. Martes 16 de junio | 6:30 p.m. Ven a la biblioteca a jugar lotería con toda la familia. n Pequeños clásicos Martes 30 de junio | 6:30 p.m. Para Kinder a 2 grado y papás Recibe una copia gratis del clásico Ricitos de oro y los tres osos cuando te inscribas a este club de lectura. Requiere de inscripción. n Wacky Wednesdays Return! Find something WACKY in the library on Wednesdays throughout the summer. Let us know what you found and win a sweet surprise! ¡Lee al ritmo n Colorín Colorado Martes 25 de agosto | 6:30 p.m. n Zumba Jueves 11 y 18 de junio a las 6 p.m. Para toda la familia Diviértete ejercitando tu cuerpo al ritmo de zumba. “La cueva del dragón” Para familias con niños en preescolar hasta tercer grado Cuentos, canciones, manualidades y mucha diversión. 7 SERVING ALL OR PORTIONS OF: Island Lake | Lake Barrington | Lakemoor Port Barrington | Volo | Wauconda Wauconda Area Library 801 N. Main Street Wauconda, IL 60084 847-526-6225 www.wauclib.org www.waucondaarea.info Non-Profit U.S. POSTAGE Paid Wauconda, IL Permit No. 51 CAR-RT SORT ***ECRWSS*** POSTAL CUSTOMER LIBRARY PATRON LOCAL LIBRARY HOURS 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. | Monday - Thursday 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. | Friday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. | Saturday Noon – 4 p.m. | Sunday LIBRARY WEBSITE www.wauclib.org Read to the Rhythm COMMUNITY WEBSITE www.waucondaarea.info THIS SUMMER! E-MAIL ADDRESS PatronServices@wauclib.org BOARD OF TRUSTEES Terry Stevig Joanne E. Miller Gina Jefson William Pankey Rebecca Coolidge Sandra Deubel Virginia Muller The Board meets on the second Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m. LIBRARY DIRECTOR Tom Kern MANAGERS Julie Cerqua | Administrative Services Elizabeth Greenup | Collection and Information Services Teri Herchenbach | Patron Services LIBRARY CLOSINGS Memorial Day| Monday, May 25 Independence Day| Saturday, July 4 Labor Day| Monday, September 7 Library Services Notary Service The library notarizes at no cost. We strongly recommend that you call/email before coming to the library, to ensure a notary is on duty. Also, you may want to ask about your document, as there are several we cannot notarize (I-9 forms, real estate transfers). A governmentissued photo ID must be presented at the time of service. Friends of the Library, STAR Runners, and all sponsors, volunteers, runners, and walkers of the 4th Annual Wauconda Bunny Hop Study/Small Meeting Rooms Post-renovation, we have 3 private rooms which can accommodate 4-6 people. Make reservations online at www.wauclib.org or by calling/emailing the library. Reservations can be made up to 7 days in advance, for 1 hour at a time. You can reserve the room twice per day (2 hours total). If no one has reserved the room after your reservation ends, you may remain in the room until someone else requests it. Book the Next Novel Want to be automatically placed on hold for the next bestseller? Fill out a “Book the Next Novel” form, choosing from popular adult authors. We’ll take care of the rest! As soon as a copy of the latest title becomes available, we will notify you. for donations from the following groups or individuals VISIT US ONLINE! www.wauclib.org Voter Registration We have deputy registrars on staff who can help you register to vote. Please call/email ahead to make sure that one of the registrars is available. To be eligible to register to vote, you must be an Illinois resident, a U.S. citizen, at least 18 years of age by election day, and have been a resident of the precinct at least 30 days prior to election day. Bring a photo ID with you. If your photo ID does not have your current address, you will need a second form of ID with your current address. Reserve items online and pick up the same day! Did you hear about a book on the Today Show and want to read it? Did your friend finally talk you into watching Call the Midwife? When you go online to check the library’s catalog, you can reserve a copy through your library account. If we have it on our shelf, we will pull it for you and have it ready for pickup within the hour! You will need to have your library card number and password to access your account online.
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