Reading Matters - Warrenville Public Library District

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Warrenville Public Library District
28W751 Stafford Place • Warrenville, IL 60555 • (630) 393-1171
www.warrenville.com
Inside Writing & Publishing – DuPage Branch
Library Hours
Monday – Thursday
9:30 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Friday
9:30 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Saturday
9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sunday
1 – 5 p.m.
Library Closings
Sunday, April 5
Sunday, May 24
Monday, May 25
Interested in the process of writing and publishing? Come to one or all of this
series of free programs sponsored by several local libraries. Events will take place
throughout the month of March.
The Warrenville Public Library and Wheaton Public Library will co-sponsor Libby
Fischer Hellmann – “Self-Publishing: Doing it by the Book?” on Tuesday, March
10, 7 p.m. at the Wheaton Public Library. Thriller author Libby Fischer Hellmann
explains her move to self-publishing and discusses the differences, benefits,
drawbacks and costs of doing it yourself rather than being traditionally published.
Copies of her book will be available for purchase and signing. Hellmann’s books
are available for check-out at the Library. Registration is required. To register for this
program, sign up online at wheatonlibrary.org/calendar or call the Wheaton Public Library at 630/868-7520.
For a complete list of the Inside Writing & Publishing programs, pick up a brochure at a participating library or
go to www.warrenville.com > Programs > Programs for Adults. To sign up for a program, contact the host library.
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Unlimited Possibilities @ Your Library
Celebrate National Library Week April 12 – 18
First celebrated in 1958, National Library Week is a time to celebrate the
contributions of our nation’s libraries and librarians and to promote library
use and support. The Library offers unlimited access to resources that change
people’s lives every day, including language learning resources, public computer
access, databases for job searches and homework help. If you are pursuing a
dream or a goal, the library is the place to help you launch your mission. All you
have to do is ask! From March 23 through April 3, visit the Information Desk and
tell us what your mission in life is, big or small, for a chance to win a prize. During
National Library Week, we will display your responses and randomly select the winners. Multiple responses are
welcome; however, only one form will count towards the prize drawing. Only Warrenville Library cardholders are
eligible for prizes.
Money Smart Week
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April 18 – 25, 2015
Money Smart Week is a public awareness campaign
designed to help consumers better manage their
personal finances. This is achieved through the
collaboration and coordinated effort of organizations
across the country including businesses, financial
institutions, schools, libraries, not-for-profits,
government agencies and the media. These groups come together once a year to stress the importance of
financial literacy, inform consumers about where they can get help and provide free educational seminars and
activities throughout the week. Programming is offered to all income levels and demographics and covers all
facets of personal finance from establishing a budget to first time home buying to estate planning. The effort
was created by the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago in 2002.
Many events will be taking place at local libraries. All events are free and open to the public. Warrenville Public
Library will host “Cable No More” on Thursday, April 23, 7 p.m. Say goodbye to your cable bill forever! Learn
about a variety of devices and services that offer streaming movies and television, including ones you can check
out from the Library. Register through the program calendar at www.warrenville.com or call 630/393-1171
x100. More information about Money Smart Week will be posted on the Library’s website after April 1.
Adult
An asterisk (*) after a program title indicates that registration is required.
Register through the program calendar at www.warrenville.com or call 630/393-1171 x100.
Book
Discussion Groups
Share insights with other readers and discover new books at a Library
book discussion. Books are available for checkout at the Information
Desk one month prior to the discussion date. For a complete
schedule, visit the Library website at www.warrenville.com.
Evening Book Discussion
Meets at 7:30 p.m. on the first Thursday of each month.
March 5: Those We Love Most by Lee Woodruff
April 2: The House Girl by Tara Conklin
May 7: Alice in Jeopardy by Ed McBain
Afternoon Book Discussion
Meets at 1 p.m. on the second Wednesday of each month.
March 11: Songs of Willow Frost by Jamie Ford
April 8: Tapestry of Fortunes by Elizabeth Berg
May 13: Elizabeth is Missing by Emma Healey
Environmental Book Discussion
Organized by Connie Schmidt
Meets at 7 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of March.
March 24: Ecology of a Cracker Childhood by Janisse Ray
How to Make Organic Eating
Easy and Inexpensive *
Thursday, March 12, 7 p.m.
Shawna Coronado will discuss the best ways to shop in order to spend
$10-or-less per meal, as well as provide easy recipe ideas. She will also
discuss the best ways to grow your own organic vegetables inexpensively
and demonstrate creative and affordable gardening techniques to save
your family money by reusing, recycling and sharing. Shawna is an author,
columnist, blogger, photographer and spokesperson on green living.
What’s the Matter with Matter,
or: How I Learned to Stop
Worrying and Love the Proton *
Monday, March 16, 7 p.m.
Join Argonne physicist John Arrington as he presents
some of the ways in which things become very different
at the smallest scales of matter. Matter of all kinds
interacts to form bound systems. Galaxies bound by
gravity, atoms bound by electromagnetism and nuclei bound
nd by the nuclear
force share many common features. But at the very smallest scales, where
quarks come together to form protons and neutrons, things become
curiouser and curiouser. Even though protons and neutrons are the basic
building blocks of our world, the way they are formed seems like something
from beyond the looking glass.
Introduction to Homesteading *
Thursday, March 26, 7 p.m.
You can become more self-sufficient and create a more authentic life for
yourself and your family, and you don’t need 40 acres and a mule to do it.
We’ll discuss how you can become more self-reliant for the good of your
health, your finances and the planet. You can take control of your food
supply from seed to plate, raise small and medium livestock for food,
fiber and fun and rediscover traditional skills to meet more of your family’s
needs than you thought possible.
Movie Poster Display
& Saturday Movie Matinee
Organizing for Everyone *
Tuesday, March 3, 7 p.m.
Getting organized and staying organized helps
combat stress, gives you more precious time to do
the things you love and overall saves you money!
Think Spring cleaning and join us in a presentation
by Certified Professional Organizer, Beth Randall,
owner of Joe Organizer. Her seminar will provide
tips and ideas for tackling the day-to-day paper clutter that takes over,
organizing clothes and accessories in your closets and organizing your
kitchen to be more efficient. Also, a step-by-step process on how to
organize any space will be explained.
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Saturday, March 28, 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sunday, March 29, 1 – 5 p.m.
Take a few minutes to visit with film art enthusiast and poster collector
Bill Brandeis. Bill will have several posters from his personal collection
on display in the Library’s main lobby. See page 7 for Saturday’s movie
schedule.
Reducing Stress Through Meditation *
Thursday, April 9, 7 p.m.
The scientific community has recently been exploring the use of meditation
as a healing practice. Join Michael Ribet, who has been meditating for
over 40 years, as he discusses the extraordinary effect of meditation to
reduce stress-related responses, improve concentration, enhance clarity of
thought and mental equilibrium. He will also present a simple, yet powerful
meditation technique that can enrich one’s life personally, professionally
and spiritually.
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Adult
Leslie Goddard Presents
Amelia Earhart *
Thursday, April 16, 7 p.m.
American aviator Amelia Earhart’s courageous exploits
and spirited personality made her an international
celebrity. Her dazzling achievements include becoming
the first woman to cross the Atlantic ocean by airplane
(1928) and the first woman to fly solo across the
Atlantic (1932). She set numerous speed and altitude records
cords before
disappearing mysteriously in 1937 during an attempted around-the-world
flight. This program reviews her upbringing, the records she broke and her
tireless work to promote opportunities for women.
Books On Tap *
Meets at 7 p.m. on the first Monday of each month.
For ages 21 and up.
Join us for a monthly BYOB - Bring Your Own Book - club at the
Two Brothers Tap House in Warrenville. Each month Library staff will
present a few titles on a different theme, in addition to offering you
an opportunity to bring along and discuss whatever you’re reading
right now.
March 2: Science Fiction
April 6: Nonfiction
May 4: Graphic Novels
June 1: Thrillers
Growing and Cooking with Herbs *
Tuesday, April 21, 7 p.m.
Fresh herbs naturally enhance the flavor of foods and help us lead a
healthier lifestyle. Joannie Rocchi will educate and inform us about growing
our own kitchen garden for herbs and being inspired to use them in our
recipes. The Growing Place has over 120 varieties of herbs, many of which
she will bring for participants to touch and smell.
Cable No More *
Thursday, April 23, 7 p.m.
Say goodbye to your cable bill forever! Learn about a variety of devices and
services that offer streaming movies and television, including ones you can
check out from the Library.
Dining al Fresco –
Picnic Foods with Chef Dave Esau *
Thursday, May 7, 7 p.m.
Join us as we welcome back our favorite celebrity chef, Dave Esau. Dave
is always highly entertaining as he educates his audience on nutrition
and food preparation. He will give a demonstration on preparing easy
and delicious picnic foods as summer approaches. Dishes to be prepared
are Bow-Tie Pasta with Grilled Veggies, Waldorf Salad and Strawberry Trifle.
A tasting and recipes will be available for all to enjoy.
Astronomy Using Your Eyeballs *
Thursday, May 14, 7 p.m.
So much observation of our daytime and nighttime skies can be done
without a telescope. Michelle Nichols from the Adler Planetarium will
present an overview of celestial observations you can do with just your
eyes, including Moon phases, eclipses, planets, stars and much more in a
session suited to an astronomy novice.
Glaciers to Wildflowers: How Illinois’ Living
Landscapes Came to Be *
Tuesday, June 2, 7 p.m.
We are pleased to welcome back Raymond Wiggers as he relates the
fascinating origins of our state’s living landscape, including its landforms,
soils, forests, prairies, peatlands and savannas. He will show how Illinois’
diverse array of plant species, habitats and scenic locales is the product of
vast geologic forces operating over millions of years. He will place special
emphasis on how our state’s scenery and ecosystems have experienced
dramatic changes since the waning of the latest Ice Age glacier. This talk
is of special significance for conservationists, environmental educators,
horticulturists and all interested persons who seek a better understanding
of the environment in which they live.
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Afternoon at the Movies *
Bring your own popcorn and join us for a movie matinee at 2 p.m.
on the fourth Tuesday of each month in the Library’s Hudetz Meeting
Room. For ages 18 and up.
Gone Girl
Tuesday, March 24, 2 p.m.,
Ages 18 and up
When Nick Dunne’s beautiful wife Amy goes
missing on their fifth anniversary, the media
frenzy points suspicion everywhere – including
at him. Based on Gillian Flynn’s bestselling
novel. (R, 149 min.)
Jersey Boys
Tuesday, April 28, 2 p.m.,
Ages 18 and up
The story of four young men from the wrong
side of the tracks in New Jersey who came
together to form the iconic 1960s rock group
The Four Seasons. (R, 134 min.)
M*A*S*H
Tuesday, May 26, 2 p.m., Ages 18 and up
The staff of the 4077 MASH unit deal with the
horrors of battlefield surgery and the Korean
War by whatever means necessary. The result
is decidedly unmilitary. The movie that inspired
the hit TV series. (R, 116 min.)
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Tech Talk
Pre-loaded Kindles
Feature Popular Titles
Warrenville Library cardholders can check out a Kindle e-reader
that is preloaded with popular titles. Each Kindle (or Kindle Fire)
has a selection that appeals to a specific audience. Kindles
check out for two weeks. They can be renewed if no other patrons
are waiting. These Kindles provide an opportunity for patrons to
try an e-reader before purchasing one.
Adult Mystery – Read Cormoran Strike, Dublin Murder Squad,
Stephanie Plum and Whiskey Creek series among others.
Digitize Your Slides and Film Negatives
The portable Wolverine Slide/Film Converter transfers the images from
slides and negatives to a memory card or directly to a Windows or
Mac computer via USB. (For your convenience, 16GB memory cards
are available for purchase at the Information Desk.) Warrenville Library
cardholders may check out a converter for two weeks, or use one in
the Library on a first-come, first-served basis. If your converted images
need improvement, advanced scanning options and editing software are
available at the computer-based Scanning Station. To get started, watch
the Slide Converter’s video tutorial on our catalog website, or schedule
one-on-one assistance through our Book a Librarian program by calling
630/393-1171 x100.
Streaming
Entertainment
Watch the Library’s digital collection of
over 75 movies and TV shows, plus free
channels including sports, news, history
and children’s programs. The Roku player
connects via HDMI or composite video to
TVs and other displays including full size or pico
projectors. Warrenville cardholders may check out a Roku for two weeks.
Wireless internet access is required; remote control batteries are not
included.
Adult Popular – Features books by popular authors including
James Patterson, David Baldacci, Gillian Flynn and George R.R.
Martin.
Singles – Contains singles and short stories that stand
alone or are written by series authors like Kathy Reichs, John
Scalzi, Stephen King, Danielle Paige, Jennifer Weiner and Dean
Koontz.
Award Nominees – Loaded with Illinois children’s book award
nominees for the Monarch, Bluestem, Caudill and Lincoln
Awards.
Battle of the Books – Contains titles for the elementary and
middle school Battle of the Books program.
Young Adult - Includes popular teen titles, such as Divergent,
Hunger Games, Maze Runner, Mortal Instruments and Percy
Jackson series.
Young Adult Graphic Novels – Sample graphic
novels including Sherlock Bones, Dragon Ball, Batman, Iron
Man and more on this Kindle Fire.
WWSHS Summer Reading – Loaded with assigned reading
for high school freshmen and AP/Accelerated English classes.
We’re Here to Help
Curious about the Library’s digital magazines and eBooks, online courses
or digital business and investing resources? Need help getting started
with your mobile device, scanning, email, Web searching or saving and
sending documents? Schedule a Book a Librarian appointment for a oneon-one learning session with a librarian. Open to Warrenville cardholders;
registration required. Register at the Library’s Information Desk or call
630/393-1171 x100.
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Tweens and Teens
An asterisk (*) after a program title indicates that registration is required.
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Register through the program calendar at www.warrenville.com or call 630/393-1171 x100.
Movies
Reading & Writing
Teen Writing Club *
Teen Movie: Divergent *
Wednesdays, 6 p.m., Ages 13 – 18, March 4, April 1, May 6
Join other teen writers for inspiration, thoughtful feedback and support on
your writing projects.
Saturday, March 7, 2 p.m., Ages 13 – 18
(PG-13, 139 min.)
Rick Riordan Re-Read *
Saturday, April 4, 2 p.m., Ages 13 – 18
(PG, 96 min.)
Fridays, 4:30 p.m., Ages 10 – 16
March 20: The Lightning Thief
April 17: The Sea of Monsters
May 15: The Titan’s Curse
Meet up at the Library for discussion and activities based on the popular
Percy Jackson and the Olympians series by Rick Riordan. Books are
available for checkout at the Information Desk one month prior to the
discussion date.
Teen Movie: Maleficent *
Free Comic Book Day Movie:
Guardians of the Galaxy
Saturday, May 2, 2 p.m., Ages 13 & Up
(PG-13, 121 min.
And more...
Free Comic Book Day
Saturday, May 2
On Free Comic Book Day participating comic book shops, libraries and
schools around the world give away comic books absolutely free to
anyone who visits them. The Library will have comic books available for
all ages – kids, teens and adults. Stop by the Information Desk to pick up
your free comic book while supplies last.
Gaming
Super Smash Bros. Tournament *
Fridays, 4:30 p.m., Ages 12 – 17, March 6, April 3, May 1
Challenge other gamers to Super Smash Bros. Brawl battles then stick around
to play for fun. The tournament winner will receive a gift card.
Tablet Gaming
Friday, March 13, 4:30 p.m., Ages 13 – 18
Get ready for puzzles, platforms and jump-scares playing tablet games
including Five Nights at Freddy’s, Pizza vs. Skeletons and Geometry Dash.
Nintendo Club *
Fridays, 4:30 p.m., Ages 10 – 15, March 27, April 10, May 29
Come talk about your favorite Nintendo games, characters and series. Bring
your Nintendo 3DS (or DS) and any multi-player games you wish to play. You
can also try out different Wii U games like Super Smash Bros., Mario Kart 8
and Skylanders Trap Team.
Mario Kart *
Wednesday, April 1, 2:30 p.m., Ages 8 – 13
Go on a road trip with Mario Kart 8 for the Wii U.
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Teen Tech Week:
Libraries are for Making…
March 8 – 14
Teen Tech Week is the perfect time to sample the Library’s mobile devices
and technology. Make a short film using our Flip video camera and green
screen then edit your footage on a Library computer. Convert family
photographs, negatives and slides into electronic files then use them to
create a video history for your family archives. Take an online course to
learn about game design, web design or audio and video editing. These
resources are available to Warrenville Library cardholders.
Sherlock Party *
Friday, May 22, 4:30 – 6 p.m., Ages 13 – 18
Celebrate the BBC show Sherlock starring Benedict Cumberbatch and
Martin Freeman on Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s birthday.
Teen Advisory Board
Monthly, Ages 13 – 18
The Warrenville Public Library District wants you to help us provide more
content and activities for teens. Attend monthly meetings of the Teen
Advisory Board to:
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Share your interests and favorite activities with the Library.
Suggest books, DVDs and more for our collections.
Plan programs and clubs for teens at the Library.
Learn more about starting your own projects or events using Library
space.
If you’re interested in joining the Teen Advisory Board, please contact April,
our Teen Services Librarian, at april@warrenville.com or 630/393-1171
x111.
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Children
An asterisk (*) after a program title indicates that registration is required.
Register through the program calendar at www.warrenville.com or call 630/393-1171 x100.
NEW! Paws for Tales *
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Saturdays,
10 – 11:30 a.m.
March 14, April 11, May 9
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readers in Kindergarten through second grade build
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ssession with a certified dog and volunteer team from the Naperville
Humane Society. NAHS supplies the books which all contain humanee tthemes
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kkindness, empathy and compassion. Children also receive bookmarks,
ks, stickers
ccoloring sheets from the dog.
Storytimes
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Crafty Kids *
Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m., Ages 2 – 6
March 11, April 8, May 13
Children enjoy stories and make a craft with their parent or caregiver.
Swingin’ Storytime
Mondays, March 9 – April 27, 6:30 p.m.
Swing, sway, jump and dance to the beat of stories with a blend of
rhythm and songs. All ages welcome. No storytime on March 30.
Family Storytimes
Tuesdays, March 10 – April 28, 10:30 a.m.
Drop in for stories, rhymes, songs and finger plays. All ages welcome.
Lego Day –
Spring Break Edition *
Monday, March 30, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Ages 7 – 12
Come build with our Legos. Bring a friend
and your imagination. Build a spacecraft,
a pirate ship or a tanker truck.
Toddler Time
Thursdays, March 12 – April 30, 10 a.m.
Children ages 18-36 months enjoy singing, dancing, stories, finger
plays and playtime.
Bilingual Storytime
Wednesday, April 1, 10:30 – 11:15 a.m.
Listen to stories in English and Spanish. Make a craft and listen to
some songs. Families are welcome to attend this special bilingual
storytime.
Cuentos Bilingües
Miercoles, 1 de abril, 10:30 – 11:15 a.m.
Vengan a escuchar unos cuentos y hacer una manualidad. Toda la
familia está invitada para disfrutar de este programa especial durante
las vacaciones de primavera.
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Spring Break Family Movie Night
Thursday, April 2, 6 – 8 p.m.
Come in your pajamas and enjoy a fun-filled movie with your family. Take
a break, sit back and join us for a Spring Break Adventure. Movie title will
be announced in March.
Dia de los Niños Storytime
Thursday, April 30, 6 – 7 p.m.
Join us for a bilingual storytime filled with music and crafts. The whole
family is invited to enjoy an evening of family entertainment celebrating
kids and books.
Programa de Día de los Niños
Jueves, 30 de abril, 6 – 7 p.m.
Vengan a escuchar unos cuentos, música y hacer una manualidad. Toda
la familia está invitada. Acompáñenos a celebrar los niños y los libros.
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Children
An asterisk (*) after a program title indicates that registration is required.
red.
Register through the program calendar at www.warrenville.com or call 630/393-1171 x100.
April is National Poetry Month
With funds given in honor of Bill & Evy Rabinstein, the Library has purchased these new poetry books for our children’s collection.
Out and About
by Shirley Hughes
Lullaby and Kisses Sweet: Poems to Love with Your Baby
by Lee Bennett Hopkins
Explore Poetry! With 25 Great Projects
by Andi Diehn
Bigfoot is Missing!
by J. Patrick Lewis
The Popcorn Astronauts: And Other Biteable Rhymes
by Deborah Ruddell
Crazy About Hockey!
by Loris Lesynski
It’s Christmas!
by Jack Prelutsky
Movie Poster Display
& Saturday Movie Matinee
Saturday, March 28, 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sunday, March 29, 1 – 5 p.m.
10 a.m.
Penguins of Madagascar
(PG, 92 min.)
12:30 p.m.
Big Hero 6
(PG, 102 min.)
2:30 p.m.
Night at the Museum:
Secret of the Tomb
(PG, 98 min.)
Take a few minutes to visit with film art
enthusiast and poster collector Bill Brandeis.
Bill will have several posters from his personal
collection on display in the Library’s main lobby.
On Saturday, the following movies will be
shown in the Hudetz Family Meeting Room. No
registration required. Children ages 8 and under
must be accompanied by an adult.
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Tax Forms
Mobile Device Donations
Library Board of Trustees
Not sure what to do with your old smartphone, tablet or
e-reader? Consider donating your gently used device to the
Library. Some devices will be loaded with digital content
and put into circulation, while others will be used in Library
programs. Any devices not used directly by the Library will
be passed on to other local non-profits or safely recycled.
Donations are accepted at our Information Desk with the
completion of our Mobile Device Donation form, which also
serves as a receipt for tax purposes. Device size and type
restrictions apply; consult our staff for details or visit our
website at www.warrenville.com.
Heather Stull, President
Jill Richardson, Vice President
Jerri L. Picha, Treasurer
Richard W. Warren, Jr., Secretary
Amy Arlowe
Barbara J. DuRocher
Sandy Lezon
State and federal tax forms are accessible through
agency websites. Tax forms are available online at
www.irs.gov (federal) and tax.illinois.gov (state).
Online forms may be accessed at the Library and
printed for 10¢ per page.
Board Meetings
March 18, 7 p.m.
April 15, 7 p.m.
May 27, 7 p.m.
Public welcome.
Agendas & minutes available online
at www.warrenville.com > About Us >
Library Governance.
Management Team
Trustee Election
Two seats on the Library’s Board of Trustees will
be elected at the April 7 Consolidated Election.
Incumbents Jerri Picha and Barbara DuRocher filed
candidate petitions in December. Library Trustee
elections are held in odd-numbered years. The
Board’s seven Trustees serve staggered six-year terms.
Register to vote and find your polling place online at
www.dupageco.org/election.
Sandy Whitmer, Director
Leila Heath, Adult & Youth Services
Patty Dybala, Circulation
Louis Carlile, Technical Services
Cynthia Makowski, Computer Services
Jackie Davis, Administrative Assistant
New Program: Paws For Tales
We’re partnering with Naperville Area Humane Society
volunteers and their dogs to build young readers’
confidence. See page 6 for details.
Support Your Library
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