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july/
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2016
Latest Edition
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Summer reading has been a hit so far! Stop by any of the public service desks
to learn more about how you can get involved.
August is Rock Music Month
We're celebrating all things Rock 'n
Roll with live music, lectures, films,
kids' programs, and more! Look for the
lightning bolt throughout this newsletter,
or turn to the pages below:
Programs for Adults: pages 4 & 6
Food for Fines
From August 15-August 31, you can
donate non-perishable food items to
waive your overdue fines!
Donations go to the Northfield Township
Food Pantry. Turn to page 16 to learn
more.
Live Music, Lectures, and More: page 9
Programs for Kids: page 12
Rock Music Month Films: page 13
INSIDE THIS EDITION
Director’s Column, Stay Connected
New Releases
Adult Programs
Ongoing Events & Maker Programs
Book & Poetry Discussions
Learn with the Library
Summer Reading Sponsors, Staff Picks
Rock Music Month
Teen Programs & Youth Maker Programs
School-Age & Early Childhood Programs
Youth Special Events & Family Films
Movies & Music
Meet the Staff
Friends of the Library
Farmers Market, Library Donations
Holiday Closings: Monday, July 4 for Independence Day
LIBRARY HOURS
Monday-Thursday: 9:00am- 9:00pm
Friday: 9:00am- 6:00pm
Saturday: 9:00am- 5:00pm
Sunday: 1:00pm- 5:00pm
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Dear
Northbrook
Residents,
Snapshots: Moments at NPL
Here are some of the latest ways our patrons have enjoyed
a moment at the Library!
Food for Fines is coming!
Once a year, we give you the opportunity to
wipe out some of your fines and help the
Northfield Township Food Pantry.
This year, Food for Fines will be happening
from August 15-31. Bring in a nonperishable item and have up to $10 in fines
waived from your card. All food collected will
benefit the Northfield Township Food Pantry,
which serves over 700 families in need.
Please check that your donated food is not
expired and is in good condition. Food items
may not be used for lost or damaged
materials.
If you don’t have fines, but would like to
support the food pantry, you may drop food
off at the Circulation Desk on the 1st floor.
For a list of items most needed by the Pantry,
visit their website at:
www.twp.northfield.il.us/pantry.html.
If you have been waiting to pay off those fees
or have an item that is very overdue, now
is the time to bring in food to get the slate
wiped clean.
Thank you in advance for your generosity in
helping the Pantry fulfill their mission:
Hunger is Unacceptable in Our Community.
Kate Hall
Executive Director
Stay Connected
Library Account Notifications: By signing up for account notification emails, you’ll receive reminders about your borrowed
materials that are due, as well as alerts that let you know when something you have on hold has become available. Sign up by
visiting www.northbrook.info and clicking on Sign Up for Email Notifications at the bottom of the page.
Sign up for Email Newsletters: Our twice-monthly emails are a great way to find out about Library happenings and be
reminded of upcoming programs. To sign up, visit www.northbrook.info/keep-in-touch/enewsletters.
Sign up for Book News by Email: Always looking for a new book? Our monthly book news emails will help you discover the
latest books at the Library. Sign up at www.northbrook.info/find/books.
Follow Us on Social Media: Look for us on your favorite social media app! You’ll find updates on Library programs, along with
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NEW RELEASES
NEW FICTION
Coming 7/19
Find a full list of our latest fiction releases at www.northbrook.info/find/books/new
Coming 8/2
NEW NONFICTION
NEW for KIDS & TEENS
Coming 8/30
Coming 8/31
Coming 8/30
Coming 8/16
Coming 7/12
Coming 7/5
Find a full list of our latest nonfiction releases at www.northbrook.info/find/books/new
Find a full list of new books for kids & teens at www.northbrook.info/find/books/new
Coming 7/12
NEW MUSIC, MOVIES, & VIDEO GAMES
Coming 7/31
Coming 7/19
Coming 7/5
More at www.northbrook.info/find/mmvg/new
Coming 8/9
Coming 7/12
Coming 8/23
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ADULT PROGRAMS
All programs that require registration will open 60 days before the program begins. Registration will close one day before the program begins.
Photo Policy: The Northbrook Public Library may photograph patrons participating in Library programs and events. These images may appear in future Library publications or
publicity. Participation signifies consent to our photo policy. Library patrons may not take photographs of other patrons or staff without the permission of the Executive Director.
For full policy details, visit www.northbrook.info
Greatest Presidential Decisions
Professor Gary Midkiff reviews 15 of
the most important decisions made by
our Presidents—10 good ones, five bad
ones—and the context of
each. Cosponsored by the
Friends.
Tuesday, July 12, 7-8:30pm,
Pollak Room
Physician Lecture Series:
The Beat Goes On
Green Scene:
The Future of Food
Up and Coming Authors
Organizing Your Photos
Property Tax
Information Session
Watch and discuss a
documentary about the
dangers of genetically
modified food and corporate farming,
and learn how consumers can support
sustainable agriculture. Cosponsored by
Go Green Northbrook.
Monday, July 18, 7-9pm, Auditorium
Dr. Jason Robin presents a lecture on
cardiac health and Atrial Fibrillation,
followed by a question and answer
period. Registration is recommended.
Thursday, July 14, 1-2:30pm,
Pollak Room
Professional organizer Bonnie Hillman
Shay presents tips on sorting and
preserving both printed and digital
photos and how to deal with negatives,
slides and outdated video formats.
Tuesday, July 26, 7-8:30pm, Pollak Room
Yiddish and Laughter
Hearing Loss Basics
Chicago YIVO presents humorist and
raconteur Rabbi Barry Schechter, who is
well-known in the Chicago Jewish
community for his lectures and
programs on Jewish humor.
Thursday, July 14, 7pm, Auditorium
Meet the Author:
Kathleen Anne Fleming
Local author Kathleen Anne Fleming
will read from her newest book, Canary
in the Coal Chute, followed by a book
signing. Join her for an optional
workshop on getting started with the
writing process.
Sunday, July 17, 2-4pm, Pollak Room
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Dr. Mark Christian, Au.D, teaches the
basics of hearing loss—who it affects,
how it affects us, and various solutions.
Tuesday, August 9, 10-11:30am,
Pollak Room
15 Minute Arrangements for
Summer Entertaining
Barb Ottolino of the Cultivated Choice
demonstrates how to create stunning
arrangements to grace your home.
Several lucky attendees will leave with
finished arrangements. Registration is
recommended. Cosponsored by
the Friends.
Thursday, August 11, 1-2:30pm,
Pollak Room
Celebrate local authors at the Library!
Mingle with authors from Northbrook
and nearby communities as they share
their stories, discuss the writing
process, and sell signed copies of their
books. Light pastries and refreshments
will be served.
Saturday, August 13, 10am-2pm,
Pollak Room
Senior Tax Analyst Andrea Ralia
explains how to evaluate your
residential property tax and file an
appeal.
Thursday, August 18, 7-8:30pm,
Pollak Room
Join us for a screening and discussion
of three TED Talks videos. TED Talks are
short, powerful talks meant to spread
great ideas. Registration is strongly
recommended.
"The Evolution of Music"
Tuesday, August 23, 7-8:30pm,
Pollak Room
ONGOING EVENTS New attendees always welcome!
Chess Club (All Levels)
Gentle Yoga
(max 55 participants)
Wednesdays, July 6-August 31,
7-8:45pm, Pollak Room
Cosponsored by the
Friends.
Fridays, 9:30-10:30am or
11am-12pm, Pollak Room
Current Events Roundtable
Cosponsored by the Friends.
Thursdays, July 7, 14 & 21;
August 4 & 18, 10-11:30am,
Pollak Room
AARP Driver Safety Program R
Essential Tremor Support Group
Saturdays, July 9 & August 13,
10-11:30am, Civic Room
Writing Workshops
Saturdays, 2-3:30pm, Civic Room
July 16: The Business of Writing
Aug. 20: Point of View
Saturdays July 9 & 16, 9:30am-1:30pm,
Pollak Room A
Great Ideas: Israeli History
Cosponsored by the Friends.
Thursdays, July 28; August 11
& 25,
10-11:30am, Pollak Room
MAKER PROGRAMS
FOR
Keep Calm and Carry Yarn
Knitters, weavers, crocheters, and fiber
artists: stop by our new weekly meetup.
Share what you know, learn something
new, or work on your own project. All
ages and skill levels are welcome. Bring
your own yarn, hooks, needles or loom.
Tuesdays, July 5-26, 2:30-4pm, Teen Loft
Meet the Raspberry Pi R
Meet the Pi and try out our awesome Pi
projects, the Sorting Hat and RetroPie
video gaming. Covers the basic parts
and of set up of a Pi.
Thursday, July 19, 4-5:30pm,
Interactive Classroom
Tuesday, August 16, 6-7:30pm,
Interactive Classroom
ADULTS
See it on Pinterest,
Make it at NPL R
Join us for an hour of crafting!
All supplies provided.
Crochet a Classic Granny Square
Learn to crochet a
classic granny square.
Great for beginners!
Tuesday, July 19,
7-8pm,
Interactive
Classroom
3D Printing for Beginners* R
For absolute beginners. Meet the printer
and get started with basic design
software. Please register for only
one class.
Wednesday, July 20, 10-11:30am,
Interactive Classroom
Saturday, July 23, 2-3:30pm,
Interactive Classroom
Wednesday, August 17, 10-11:30am,
Interactive Classroom
Saturday, August 20, 2-3:30pm,
Interactive Classroom
Glass Tile Necklace
Make your own
beautiful pendant
necklace.
Thursday August 18,
3:30-4:30pm,
Interactive
Classroom
ADA Requests:
The Library welcomes patrons of all abilities. For special accomodations,
email info@northbrook.info or call the Library at 847-272-6224 within 72 hours of a scheduled event.
For full policy details, please visit www.northbrook.info
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ADULT PROGRAMS
BOOK DISCUSSIONS
Books are available at the Reader Services desk one month before each discussion.
Great Books
Mondays, 10-11:30am, Civic Room
July 18: The Knight of Faith
by Soren Kierkegaard
Aug. 15: The Persian Wars by Herodotus
Tuesdays with Nancy Buehler
Cosponsored by the Friends.
Tuesday, July 19, 10-11:30am,
Civic Room
July 19: The Book of Speculation
by Erika Swyler
Books on Tap
A book club in a pub! Meet at the
Landmark Inn on Shermer.
Wednesday, July 20, 7-8:30pm
July 20: All Involved by Ryan Gattis
Book Lovers
Tuesday, August 9, 7-8:30pm,
Civic Room
Aug. 9: Love Is a Mix Tape
by Rob Sheffield
Up for Discussion:
Guitar Zero by Gary Marcus
With zero talent and no rhythm, can you
still learn guitar? Panel discussion with
Bill Brickey from Old Town School of Folk
Music. Cosponsored by the Friends.
Tuesday, August 2, 7-8:15pm,
Pollak Room
Graphic Novel Discussion Group
Meet at North Shore Comics on Dundee
and Landwehr.
Tuesday, August 16, 7-8:30pm
Aug. 16: Batman: The Killing Joke
by Alan Moore
POETRY DISCUSSIONS
Poetry Discussions
A discussion of English Romantic poetry.
No advance reading required.
Tuesdays, July 5 & August 2, 10-11:30am,
Civic Room
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Illinois State Poetry Society
Meeting
New members welcome. Bring ten
copies of two of your poems to share.
Sunday, July 10, 1-4:30pm, Civic Room
Illinois Poetry Society
Haiku Chapter
Haiku poets of all levels are welcome.
Come have your work critiqued and
learn more about English Language
Haiku techniques.
Sunday, August 21, 1-4:30pm,
Civic Room
LEARN WITH THE LIBRARY
LEARN ONLINE
To get started, visit www.northbrook.info/eresources and select the program
you want to try. You will need to have your Northbrook Public Library card
number. Remember, you will always need to start your skill-building sessions at
the Library’s website to guarantee free access!
IN THE LAST YEAR, WE HAD:
Atomic Training: Access online tutorials for software like iMovie, Photoshop,
PowerPoint, and more! Atomic Training is an essential tool to develop and
increase your proficiency, productivity, and technology skills.
BrainFuse Job Now: With free access to live interactive online help,
BrainFuse Job Now can guide you through the necessary tasks to get a job.
You can access resume templates, interview coaching, and more helpful career
resources.
Lynda.com: Discover expert-led video tutorials on business fundamentals,
computer software, graphic design, mobile apps, and so much more! Tutorials
are divided into short segments, so you can plan your learning to fit
your schedule.
LEARN BY BOOK
The Reference Department has skill-building books on a wide variety of topics!
Check out some recent favorites:
Crochet Mandalas by Marinka Slump (746.434 SLU)
The Intelligent Conversationalist: 31 cheat sheets that will show
you how to talk to anyone about anything anytime (395.59 LLO)
Teach Yourself Visually Windows 10 by Paul McFedries (005.4469 MCF)
Elderwriters, celebrate Your Life: a guide for creating your own
personal legacy document by Sue Barocas (808.06692 BAR)
The French Phrasebook & Dictionary (448.3421 FRE)
Waste Free Kitchen Handbook: a guide to eating well and saving
money by wasting less food by Dana Gunders (PAPERBACK 641.552 GUN)
For more picks, visit the Reference Department on the second floor.
LEARN BY APPOINTMENT
One-on-one Learn by Appointment sessions are also available. Call the Reference Desk (847-272-4873) to set up a 30-minute
session on the topics below. Limit one session per topic.
Basic Internet: Learn the fundamentals of navigating and
Meet the Computer: Learn to operate the mouse and
Files and Folders: Learn to save, create, sort, copy, move,
Your Library Account: Learn how to pay fines, renew
searching on the Internet.
and delete files and folders on the PC.
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the keyboard and learn basic navigation functions.
materials, check out eBooks, and more with your library
account.
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THANK YOU, SUMMER READING CLUB SPONSORS!
Our Summer Reading Club sponsors all donated generously to support the thousands of Summer Reading participants in our
clubs. We couldn't have done it without their support!
STAFF PICKS: MUSIC ON HOOPLA
Did you know you can digitally check out music on your computer, tablet, or smartphone with Hoopla? Simply create an
account using your email and your Northbrook Public Library card, and start listening!
In honor of August's Rock Music Month, Library staff recommended their favorite album on Hoopla:
Purple Rain by Prince
The Blueprint 3 by Jay-z
Hamilton
(Original Broadway
Cast Recording)
KISS Box Set
(Regular Version)
Suggested by Cathleen Doyle,
Digital Services Manager
Suggested by Kate Hall,
Executive Director
Let It Be
by The Replacements
Suggested by Mike Hominick,
Reader Services Librarian
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Suggested by Tracy Gossage,
Reader Services Librarian
Suggested by Ann Keaton,
Staff Accountant
To learn more about Hoopla,
visit www.northbrook.info/download.
ROCK MUSIC MONTH
We're celebrating all things Rock-n-Roll in August! Learn more at www.northbrook.info/RMM
KICK-OFF: AUGUST 1
Musical Mayhem (For Families)
What do you get when you combine music, shakers, scarves,
and dancing? A half hour of high energy fun! Come let your
little rockers roll!
Monday, August 1, 10:30am, Pollak Room
Dragstrip Vipers (Adults)
Inspired by 1960s SoCal music and kustom kulture, the
Dragstrip Vipers bring revved-up instrumental surf, hot rod
and garage to the third coast and beyond.
Monday, August 1, 7pm, Auditorium
FEATURED PROGRAMS
Steve Albini (Adults)
Recording engineer, music journalist, guitarist, and industry commentator Steve Albini
presents an evening of discussion.
Thursday, August 4, 7pm, Auditorium
“The Future of Music: New Trends in the Music Industry”
with Jim DeRogatis & Greg Kot (Adults)
Sound Opinions hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot provide an insider’s guide to changes in the
music industry. Now that fans are tastemakers, music distributors, and even collaborators, what
does that mean for the artists? Sound Opinions broadcasts to more than 120 radio stations across
the country and celebrated its 500th episode last year.
Thursday, August 25, 7pm, Auditorium
Record Sale
Used record, CD, and DVD sale pertaining to Rock music. Proceeds will be donated to a music-related charity.
Sunday, August 28, 1:30-4:30pm, Pollak Room
Rock Trivia Night
Test your rockability while enjoying snacks and drinks. Get a group of up to 6 together and call 847- 272-2830.
Win rock music related prizes!
Friday, August 19, 6:30-7:30pm, Pollak Room
LIVE MUSIC & LECTURES
Adam Fitz (Adults)
Adam Fitz's soulful hollerin' has resonated through Chicagoland clubs since 2005. Singer, folk storyteller, country
crunk rocker and melodic screamer, Fitz draws on songwriters Tom Waits, Van Morrison and John Prine. Fitz has a
full-bodied, crazy preacher, beyond-his-years rasp that landed opening slots for
Smashmouth, Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings, and more.
Saturday, August 6, 7 pm, Auditorium
Gerry Grossman:
Human Jukebox (Adults)
A fabulously entertaining one man comedy rock and roll show! Grossman's medleys of crowdrequested hits are woven around his hilarious comedy in a performance that keeps audiences tapping their
toes and reliving great memories of the '50s, '60s and '70s.
Thursday, August 11, 7pm, Auditorium
Bailey Dee (Adults)
Chicago's preeminent rhythm and blues crooner, Bailey Dee delivers a big voice and even bigger
personality to the stage. Part school girl, part vixen; all entertainment.
Saturday, August 20, 7pm, Auditorium
Check out the rest of the newsletter for more rock-related programs; they're marked with an
orange lightning bolt!
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YOUTH SERVICES
2016 SUMMER
TEEN VOLUNTEERS:
The Northbrook Public Library would like
to thank the following teens for
volunteering this summer:
Maddy Bayzaee, Samantha Bellman,
Karina Belotserkovskiy, Allison Biernacki,
JD Casey, Emily Chang, Sarah Chen,
Wesley Chen, Ellis Cho, Liz Coughlin,
Meg D'Souza, Nicole Dubrow,
Elena Eubanks, Ellen Gilbert,
Lily Glaubinger, Louis Gordon, Alex Gould,
Holly Hames, Liza Harris, Johnathan Im,
Prajnaa Jain, Brittney Jang, Melanie Ji,
Sarah Jiang, Florence Kang, Lee Kaufman,
Josh Kazan, Paul Kim, Abby Koss, Jenna
Lasky, Samantha Lasky, Brandon Lau,
Joanna Lee, WenQing Leshuk,
Yulian Leshuk, Nathan Levandovsky,
Jeremy Livshots, Zach Malen,
Riley McCarthy, Catherine Mei,
Sivabalan Muthupalaniappan,
Ars Nurlanov, Ben Pekay, Ryan Phadnis,
Maddy Pi, Ellie Prober, Surina Purohit,
Heather Schlitz, Jennifer Shin, Sam Shin,
Eric Shin, Katia Sievert, Katie Suarez,
Ashley Suh, Carly Uhlig, Connor Vering,
David Wang, Meilyn Ward, Thomas Weller,
Lily West, Ginnie White, Zach Witzel,
Kevin Xing, Charlotte Yost, Nika Zisman.
Summer Teen Volunteer
Appreciation Party R
2016 Summer Teen Volunteers, you are
cordially invited to attend the Library’s
Summer Volunteer Appreciation Party.
There will be pizza, awards, games and
thank you gifts!
If you’re coming, you have to let us know.
Register online or tell Summer you’re
coming!
Wednesday, August 10, 1:30-3pm,
Pollak Room
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All programs that require registration will open 60 days before the program begins. Registration will close
one day before the program begins.
Photo Policy: The Northbrook Public Library may photograph patrons participating in Library programs
and events. These images may appear in future Library publications or publicity. Participation signifies
consent to our photo policy. Library patrons may not take photographs of other patrons or staff without
the permission of the Executive Director. For full policy details, visit www.northbrook.info
TEEN PROGRAMS
Mocha & More Book Discussion (Grades 6-12) R
We meet at Sunset Foods on the 2nd floor. The first 7 registered teens to check in at
the Youth Services desk get a free copy of the book.
Caged Warrior
by Alan Lawrence
Sitomer
Friday, July 29, 7-8pm,
Sunset Foods
Suggested reading
audience: grades 7-12
The Hitchhiker’s Guide
to the Galaxy
by Douglas Adams
Friday, August 26,
7-8pm, Sunset Foods
Suggested reading
audience: grades 7-12
MAKER PROGRAMS FOR KIDS & TEENS
Games Outside the Box
(All Ages, Drop-In)
Calling all Gamers, Techies, Engineers,
Builders, Strategists, Creators, Geeks
and Out-of-the-Box thinkers – it’s time
to play! During summer break we’ll be
featuring different games, programs or
hardware. Stop by and let’s see what
you can do!
Tuesdays, July 5-26, 2:30-4pm,
Youth Services Activity Room
July 5: Legos
July 12: Circuits
July 19: Contraptions/Domino Races
July 26: Egg Drop Challenge
Keep Calm and Carry Yarn
(All Ages, Drop-In)
Knitters, weavers, crocheters, and fiber
artists: stop by our new weekly meetup.
Share what you know, learn something
new, or work on your own project. All
ages and skill levels are welcome. Bring
your own yarn, hooks, needles or loom.
Tuesdays, July 5-26, 2:30-4pm, Teen Loft
Meet the Raspberry Pi
(Ages 10+) R
Meet the Pi and try out our awesome Pi
projects, the Sorting Hat and RetroPie
video gaming. Covers the basic parts
and of set up of a Pi.
Thursday, July 19, 4-5:30pm,
Interactive Classroom
Tuesday, August 16, 6-7:30pm,
Interactive Classroom
See it on Pinterest,
Make it at NPL (Ages 13+) R
Join us for an hour of crafting!
All supplies provided.
Crochet a Classic Granny Square
Learn to crochet a classic granny square.
Great for beginners!
Tuesday, July 19, 7-8pm,
Interactive Classroom
Glass Tile Necklace
Make your own beautiful pendant
necklace.
Thursday August 18, 3:30-4:30pm,
Pollak Room A SCHOOL-AGE PROGRAMS
Family Tech Explorers
(Grades 2-6, with Caregiver) R
Want to explore something new
together? This new class for children
and their caregivers will explore fun
technologies and build real world skills.
Circuits and littleBits
Thursday, July 7, 6-7:30pm,
Youth Services Activity Room
Computer-Aided Design and 3D
Printing
Thursday, July 14, 6-7:30pm,
Interactive Classroom
Camp Tween (Grades 3-5) R
Make something and have fun with
these creative activities just for tweens!
Snacks will be provided.
MAKE! Stop Motion Animation
Friday, July 8, 2-4pm,
Youth Services Activity Room
Crafternoon: Back to School Crafts
Friday, July 15, 2-4pm,
Youth Services Activity Room
Summer Puppet Theatre
(K-Grade 3) R
Create a puppet, learn a play, and
perform it in this two-part workshop!
On the second date of the program,
children will perform the play for an
audience with a celebration party and
refreshments to follow. Children should
register for both dates.
Wednesdays, July 13 & 20, 2-3pm,
Pollak Room A
Globe Trotters (Grades K-3) R
Have fun exploring the world through
stories, games, crafts and maps. Each
session we visit a different country.
Sunday, July 17, 2-3pm,
Youth Services Activity Room
BOOK DISCUSSIONS
Bookworm Club (Grades 2-3) R
Lemonade War by
Jaqueline Davies
Thursday, July 21,
6:30-7:30pm,
Youth Services
Activity Room
Serial Readers (Grades 4-6) R
Spirit Animals,
Wild Born
by Brandon Mull
Thursday, July 28,
4-5pm,
Youth Services
Activity Room
STORYTIMES & EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAMS
Garden Fun Wednesdays
(All Ages, Drop-In)
Join us in Youth Services for a
gardening themed art or science project
on Wednesday mornings after Storytime
in July.
Wednesdays, July 6, 20, & 27,
11am-12pm, Youth Services
Activity Room
Toddler Time
(Ages 2-3, with Caregiver)
Join us for 20 minutes of stories and 25
minutes of creative play.
Thursdays, July 7-July 28, 10-10:45am,
Youth Services Activity Room
Wee Play (Birth-24 months)
Music, rhymes, giggles and books for
caregiver and baby. Both sessions are
for birth to 24 months.
Thursdays, July 7–July 28,
10-10:45am & 11-11:45am,
Youth Services Activity Room
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Monday Movers
(Walkers up to 24 months)
Join us for a half hour of moving,
singing, reading, and fun!
Mondays, July 11–25, 10:30-11am,
Story Corner
Storytime in the Garden
(All Ages, Drop-In)
Baby Wiggleworms
(Birth-24 months, with Adult) R
Join a Wiggleworms instructor from the
Old Town School of Folk Music for a half
hour of music, movement and fun.
Thursday, August 4, 10:30-11am, Youth
Services Activity Room
Fun with Spanish Storytime
A special summer storytime will be held (All Ages with Adult, Drop-In)
in the Northbrook Community Gardens
behind Village Hall. After enjoying
garden-themed stories, everyone will
get to pick a vegetable from the Teen
Garden Volunteer Plot! In case of rain,
storytimes will take place in the Library.
Tuesday, July 12 & Wednesday, July 13,
10:30-11:15am, Community Gardens
Come have a blast exploring the
Spanish language with songs, stories,
rhymes and movement. Bilingual
storytime is designed to provide English
speakers with a brain-building dose of
Spanish.
Friday, August 12, 10:30-11am, Youth
Services Activity Room
Pajama Stories (Families)
Dog Gone Fun Storytime
(Ages 3-5) R
Put on your coziest pajamas and join us
for a half hour of stories and fun!
Tuesdays, July 26 & August 30,
6:30-7pm, Story Corner
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Come and put on your floppy ears or a
tail and celebrate National Dog Day with
fun stories.
Friday, August 26, 10:30-11am,
Youth Services Activity Room
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YOUTH SERVICES
All programs that require registration will open 60 days before the program begins and close one day before the program begins.
SPECIAL EVENTS & FAMILY EVENTS
Messy Masterpieces
Drop in and have some family fun!
Create some cool artwork to take home
from our vast array of art supplies.
Saturday, July 9 & August 13, 10-11am,
Youth Services Activity Room
Old Town Family Jam:
The Commotion
with Bill Brickey
Wiggle, bounce and sway
with the whole family at this
concert with The Commotion from the
Old Town School of Folk Music. A unique
opportunity to enjoy the feel good
grooves of Bill Brickey with the
whole family.
Saturday, July 23, 10-10:45am,
Auditorium
Quidditch Experience
(Grades K – 12)
Wrap up Summer Reading Club: Read
for Win and celebrate Harry Potter's
birthday by experiencing Harry's
favorite sport, Quidditch. Part of this
event will be outdoors if weather
permits!
Sunday, July 31, 2-3:30pm, Pollak Room
Wiggleworms Music for Kids
(All Ages with Adult)
Join a Wiggleworms instructor from the
Old Town School of Folk Music for a half
hour of music, movement and fun.
Wednesday, August 10, 10:30-11am,
Pollak Room
Sensory Olympics
(All Ages, Drop-In) SN
Celebrate the opening of the Summer
Olympic Games with us! Try out our
events with your family using all of
your senses.
Friday, August 5, 2-4pm, Pollak Room
ROCK MUSIC MONTH EVENTS FOR KIDS
Rock Music Month Kick Off:
Musical Mayhem (All Ages)
What do you get when you combine
music, shakers, scarves, and dancing?
A half hour of high energy fun! Come
let your little rockers roll!
Monday, August 1, 10:30am,
Pollak Room
Rockfest (All Ages) R
Get ready to explore Rock n’ Roll!
Join us on the second floor in Youth
Services for stories, crafts, science,
and snacks for little rockers, then head
upstairs to MultiMedia for instrument
demos, crafts and tech to take your
music to the next level. Register for a
spot, then come in any time after 3pm
to visit all our hands-on activity stations.
Friday, August 12, 3:30-5pm,
Youth Services & MultiMedia
Istvan & His Imaginary Band
(All Ages)
Join indie artist turned kindie artist
Istvan for a show of original children’s
music, special guest performers and lots
of rockin’ good fun!
Saturday, August 20, 10:30am,
Auditorium
FAMILY FILMS
Film Showings at 2pm & 7:30pm unless otherwise listed.
An adult must accompany children under the age of 8. Help us keep our auditorium clean: no food or drinks, please.
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JULY 30
Ratchet & Clank
AUGUST 27
Labyrinth
Rated PG 94 minutes
Rated PG 101 minutes
The Library welcomes children of all abilities. If you require special accomodations, please contact us at 847-272-4300.
MUSIC & MOVIES
Parisian Salon Concerts
In July, Ron Surace and his "In Full
Swing" jazz orchestra bring back the era
of Duke Ellington. In August,
international musician Yang Wei debuts
at the Library, performing traditional
Chinese repetoire and classical
Western pieces.
Fridays, July 1 & August 5, 7:30pm,
Auditorium
NEW! CinemaSpeak
Jazz/Blues Salon
Chicago-based jazz guitarist Andy
Brown is known for playing the area's
finest venues such as the Green Mill, the
Jazz Showcase, and the Harris Theater.
He has also made many festival
appearances around the world. Andy’s
unique brand of jazz guitar is not to
be missed!
Friday, July 15, 7:30pm, Auditorium
Fifty Shades of Yiddish: Songs of
Passion and Humor
Chicago YIVO presents Stewart Figa,
an established performer of Yiddish and
Jewish music, accompanied by pianist
Ilya Levinson and accordionist Don
Stille. Figa has performed several
seasons in Yiddish theater productions
in New York City.
Tuesday, August 23, 2pm, Auditorium
Mark Damisch in Concert
Join us for our first meeting of the
Library’s new film discussion group.
Thursday, July 28, 7:30-8:30pm,
Civic Room
Damisch kicks off his 41st anniversary
tour of South and Central America and
Canada. He will perform works by
Debussy, Villa-Lobos, Satie, Copland,
Dello-Joio, and Mussorgsky.
Sunday, August 14, 2pm, Auditorium
ROKU is coming!
You’ll be able to watch dozens of new movies
by checking out one of our new ROKU sticks.
Ask about it at MultiMedia.
ROCK MUSIC MONTH: LIVE MUSIC
Let's rock! These concerts are part of Rock Music Month, our celebration of all things rock 'n roll. Learn more on page 9, or visit
www.northbrook.info/RMM for more information.
Dragstrip Vipers
Adam Fitz
Monday, August 1, 7pm, Auditorium
Saturday, August 6, 7pm, Auditorium
Bailey Dee
Saturday, August 20, 7pm, Auditorium
All films presented in
theatrical DCP
or 35mm prints
FILMS SCREENED EVERY WEDNESDAY AT 1PM & 7:30PM
JULY: THE MARVEL CINEMA UNIVERSE
July 6
Captain America:
The Winter Soldier
136 minutes PG-13
Guardians of
the Galaxy
121 minutes PG-13
AUGUST: ROCK MUSIC MONTH
August 3
High Fidelity
113 minutes
Rated R
July 20
July 27
Avengers:
Age of Ultron
141 minutes PG-13
Ant-Man
117 minutes PG-13
July 13
August 10
August 17
The Last Waltz Across the Universe
133 minutes
117 minutes
Rated PG-13
Rated PG
SPECIAL SATURDAY
FIRST-RUN FEATURE
Independent filmmaker Reid
Schultz will discuss each film
after both showings.
Sponsored by the Friends.
Saturday Films at
2pm & 7:30pm
July 9
August 24
August 31
Demolition
Rated R
101 minutes
August 13
Purple Rain
111 minutes
Rated R
School of Rock
108 minutes
Rated PG-13
The Meddler
Rated R
100 minutes
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MEET THE STAFF
STAFF SPOTLIGHT: SUMMER KOSUGE & AMANDA MARGIS
Summer, our Teen Services Librarian, and Amanda Margis,
our Youth Services Assistant Manager, are taking a turn in
our staff spotlight!
What's your favorite book to recommend?
AMANDA: The Scorpio Races by Maggie Stiefvater might
be the hardest book to recommend, but it is also the best
book, so I do it anyway.
SUMMER: Any book by Maggie Stiefvater. Her stories
are layered and she blends so many genres; it's nearly
impossible to accurately describe them. After that it's
probably Reality Boy by A. S. King or Ready Player One by
Ernest Cline.
What do you enjoy about working with
Northbrook kids & teens?
AMANDA: The kids and teens I work with are absolutely
the best part of my job. They always surprise me and make
me laugh. They're creative, enthusiastic and just plain
awesome.
SUMMER: The teens of Northbrook always say thank
you. No matter what, after a program, after a meeting,
after anything - they say thank you and there are always a
couple teens who will stick around and ask if they can help
me clean up.
Summer Kosuge (left) and Amanda Margis (right)
What's something we may not know about you?
AMANDA: I was on an episode of MTV's True Life.
SUMMER: I know how to moonwalk.
What do you love about the Northbrook Public Library?
AMANDA: I love, love, love our community. Our patrons are wonderful
and supportive and that makes my job a joy to come to every day.
SUMMER: My colleagues, especially the ones who leave treats in the
staff room!
MEET THE NEW ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: BRODIE AUSTIN
What’s your favorite book, movie, and album of all time?
BRODIE: My favorite book is Little Dorrit by Charles Dickens. It’s a very strange, sometimes hard
to follow, novel that was written to comment on and change the times when it was written.
My favorite movie? I’m a huge fan of the Japanese animator Hayao Miyazaki. Spirited Away or
Porco Rosso stand out as particular favorites. My favorite album of all time is probably be a tie
between two British bands—Suedes’ Dog Man Star and Pulp’s Common People. I also like a lot of
electronic music.
What are your hobbies?
BRODIE: I really enjoy web design and development—it’s been my job for the last 4.5 years!
I usually have a few hobby projects that I work on. I haven’t done it in a while, but I enjoy making
collages. I also enjoy creative writing. I’ve participated and "won" National Novel Writing Month three times—winning means writing a
50,000 word novel.
Why do you love working in libraries?
BRODIE: I have a lot of interests and I like to dabble and explore new topics all
of the time. I love that libraries are there to support that kind of intellectual and
creative exploration. I think free, public social spaces are also very important.
As much as I love the internet and technology, I feel the same hunger that many
people feel for community and connection. There are usually geeks like me
hanging out around—and working in—libraries.
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Want to meet Brodie?
Come to the second floor near the
Reference department:
Thursday, July 14, 3-5pm
Wednesday, July 20, 10am-12pm
Tuesday, July 26, 1-3pm
FRIEND
BE A
NEWS OF THE FRIENDS
Almost everyone welcomes summertime with its (mostly) pleasant weather, relaxed pace of
living, vacation time and outdoor activities. It is also a time for recreation, both physical and
intellectual. The latter is served happily by our Library with its reading programs and varied
presentations. Movies, even indoors, are always fine entertainment, and the Northbrook
Public Library offers a choice of about twenty in the summer months. Concerts, lectures and
discussion groups continue to provide mental stimulation that should never be on vacation.
The Friends are proud sponsors and cosponsors of many of these events. We delight in being a
part of the support for these exciting and extensive opportunities.
of the Northbrook Public Library
name
address
phone
city/state
The Board is grateful to its faithful membership and encourages its continued subscription. New
members are actively sought, and lapsed members are asked to consider rejoining. We invite all
library patrons to visit our Bookshop located at the west entrance. Amazing bargains are always
available.
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I would like to volunteer,
please give me a call.
Next Friends of the Library Board Meeting: Tuesday, July 12, 10am, Civic Room.
INDIVIDUAL $10
FAMILY $20
CONTRIBUTOR $25
DONOR $50
SPONSOR $100
DONOR: Sharon & Julian Cohen, Sue
Hintz, Joseph and Mary Ellen Kadleck,
Judith Lovell, Sam & Wyllis Paravonian,
Seymour & Gloria Paull, Andre & Patricia
A. Silchenko, Morris and Clarice Simon,
Sandra and Stanley Sklar, John & Mary
Stamos, Joan Stephenson
GUARANTOR $250
FAMILY: Debbie Arnspong, Sondra &
Herb Berman, Eleanor Blustein, Jackie
& Gary Cohen, Beth Congbalay, James
Dossa, Shelley & Phil Forman, Mark and
Barbara Gelfeld, Tammy Goberstein,
Harry Gordon, Jim and Donna Greco,
Eleanor & Leonard Harris, Christine
Hennig, Annette Ivleva, Steve & Sue
Kish, Joanie & Richard Leopold, Gail and
Sherwin Meyers, Terri & Marc Schwartz,
Vincent & Maureen Scorsone, Shelvin
and Gloria Singer, Ted & Mary
Thompson, Rae Stone
CONTRIBUTOR: David & Dian Barth,
Raymond Baum, Jeanne Marie Burns,
Magaret & Dennis Busch, George &
Peggy Carver, Helene Coorsh, Joe &
Diane Deiss, Hope & Warren Evans, Judy
and Lloyd Falk, Susan & Arnold Flank,
Wayne and Joyce Fredrick, Ellen
Griesemer, Fran and Fred Hakimian,
Dr. Raymond & Arlene Handler, Aline
Heller, Neil J. Hochstadt, Gladys &
Sherman Keats, Barbara & Henry Kopka,
Jeanne Lasman, Muriel Levie, Marcia
Levy, Nancy Liebschutz, Nancy Lovely,
Mary Munday, Charles and Angela Platt,
Steve & Laurie Prioletti, Barbara Schulz,
Ruth Sharps, Carole Shulman, Sonia
Weiner, Donna and Bill Wittert
PATRON $500
INDIVIDUAL: Dr. Sidney Aronoff, Susan
Beal, Pearl R. Begun, Arlene Blum, Diana
Brief, James Burgdorfer, Norma Clar,
Almeda Colby, Claude F. Deemer,
Ms. Marilyn Doane, Bonni Dortman,
Martha L. Drake, Elaine Flitman, Carmel
Gingiss, Maureen Gold, Myrna Helfand,
Daniela Herman, Lawrence Hirsch MD,
Cinda Horwitz, Pauline Jesser, Betty
Kaplan, Rhody Kaskel, Melva Maniatis,
Barbara Mason, Marilyn Mayer, Shirley
Merar, Muriel Miller, Beverle H. Miller,
Sharon Moyer, Betty Newman, Annette
O'Connor, Lillian Schellentrager, Jiten
Shah, Shirel Shapiro, Ruth Silberman,
Harold Silver, Shirley Stein, Bonnie
Stephens, Sally Stone, Rochelle Trilling,
Cheryl Turner, Barbara Wald, Sara Walker,
Marlene White, Linda S. Zaleski
BENEFACTOR $1000
NEW & RENEWING MEMBERS
as of May 26, 2016
Please make your check out to:
Friends of the Northbrook Public Library
1201 Cedar Lane, Northbrook IL, 60062
ADDITIONAL DONATIONS:
Janet Alberts, Elliot Nathanson,
The Sherwin Polinsky Living Trust
MEMORIALS:
In memory of Joan McBride:
Suzanne Blake
In memory of Doug Downey:
Jim and Ginger Archer
Andy and Michelle Kim
Vicki Otis
Jean and Foster Rinefort
Dr. and Mrs. Donald Schlernitzauer
SPONSOR: Bruce & Marge Andersen,
Beverly Smolensky, Elaine Stenzel
Friends’ Used Bookshop Hours: Monday-Saturday, 10am-4pm & Sunday, 2-4pm
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Northbrook Public Library
1201 Cedar Lane
Northbrook, IL 60062
Phone Numbers:
Main: 847-272-6224
Business Office: 847-272-7044
Reference: 847-272-4873
Youth Services: 847-272-4240
Readers Services: 847-272-2958
MultiMedia: 847-272-2830
Library website:
www.northbrook.info
Library Trustees
Sharon Bergstein
Carlos Früm
Jay Glaubinger
Miriam Imrem
Marc Lonoff
Vera Mayer
Daphna Neirick
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Permit No. 689
Postal Customer
Northbrook, IL 60062
Executive Director
Kate Hall
Editor
Emily Glimco
Graphic Designer
Jennifer White
FOOD FOR FINES: AUGUST 15-31
If you've been waiting to pay off your overdue fines, now is the time! Bring in a non-perishable item and have up to
$10 in fines waived from your card. You are still welcome to donate if you do not have fines.
Anyone planning to donate to Food for Fines is asked to note the following:
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Please check the expiration date before donating
No perishable food or items with damaged packaging
No bottled water or multipack items
Cans, plastic, and boxes only; please do not donate food in glass containers.
All food collected will benefit the Northfield Township Food Pantry, which serves over 700 families in need.
Library Donations
• Claude Deemer
• In Memory of Sidney Tribbey, a long time library volunteer
John & Elaine Boback
Sam & Barbara DiCesare
Gary Dukerschein
Jim & Kathryn Larson
Ken & Tammy Potts
Steve & Fern Tribbey
Barbara Voss
• Covenant Village Holly Fair
• Anonymous Donation for the Little Free Library Project
Book a Brick
In Memory of Bertelle Meyers, a library volunteer, from Marty, Alan & Ken Meyers
In Memory of Douglas Downey from Don & Sharon Severson
Make Your Mark, Name a Seat
First Bank of Highland Park