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November/December 2010
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Adult Programming2, 3
Kids’ Programming
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Teen Programming
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Happenings
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Calendar
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Contact Information 8
State Budget Woes Projected
to Impact Interlibrary Loans
What’s Cooking
at the Library?
Read about the exciting new
Friends of the Library
fundraising cookbook
See page 6
LIBRARY CLOSINGS
November 24 close at 5 pm
Thanksgiving Eve
November 25
Thanksgiving
December 24-26
Christmas Holiday
December 31-January 2
New Year’s Holiday
Do you request books and resources through
the Library’s shared catalog? Have you received a
bestseller that was actually owned by a different
library? If so, you have used the delivery service
of the regional library system. This service is the
backbone of interlibrary loan, allowing you to borrow books from other libraries around the state by
efficiently moving the books from lending library
to borrowing library and back again. This delivery
service is at risk of disappearing due to delayed
payment of state funds allotted to the regional
library systems.
Illinois’ regional library systems were created
by state legislation in 1965 to encourage library
resource-sharing. Each of the nine regional
library systems serves the libraries in its specific
geographic area. The Plainfield Library belongs
to the Prairie Area Library System (PALS), which
serves 27 counties in northern Illinois. But with
regional library systems owed millions of dollars from the State of Illinois and no payments
expected until January 2011, the regional systems
shut down all other library support services and
laid off staff in order to preserve interlibrary loan
and delivery for as long as possible. Without
additional payments from the State, interlibrary
loan and delivery services could cease as early
as November.
What happens if delivery service ceases? Without
efficient and cost-effective delivery service, your
ability to request books from other libraries may
be severely curtailed. For you, that means driving
to the library that owns a book in order to check
it out and driving back to return it. Students
wouldn’t be able to borrow books from colleges
and universities around the state. You may wait
longer for popular books, movies and music. In
short, the advantages of library resource-sharing
could be lost.
To ask the Governor to release funds needed
to continue Interlibrary Loan and Delivery: visit
www.illinois.gov/gpv/contactthegovernor.cfm,
send mail to: Office of the Governor, James R.
Thompson Center, 100 W. Randolph, Suite 16100, Chicago, IL 60601 or call 312-814-2121.
ADULT PROGRAMS
for adults
Conversation Club for Adult English
Language Learners
Thursdays, 7:00 pm
Whatever your native language, all levels of English language learners
are welcome. Increase your English skills, learn about American customs and make new friends. Call 815-327-2524 for more information. Childcare is provided.
Strictly Business Lunch & Learn Series
In partnership with the Plainfield Area Chamber of Commerce
First Thursday, 12:00 noon to 2:00 pm
November 4: Now is the time to get your debt collection procedures
under control with the know-how and experience from the experts at
SCORE, America’s Small Business Counselor.
December 2: Going green at the office is easy with smart tips from
Elizabeth Marusin at Asparagus Interiors. From VOC paint to recycled furniture, your work place will be healthier and a more
desirable place to spend your day.
Job Club
Third Thursday, 10:00 to 11:30 am
Navigating the challenges of a job search is much easier with the
encouragement of a group. If you’re looking for work, don’t go it
alone. Job seekers and career changers are welcome. Network, share
and learn from guest speakers in a friendly and helpful atmosphere.
Registration is required beginning two weeks in advance.
Registration is required for all adult programs and begins on
November 1 unless otherwise noted. Call the Reference Desk at
815-327-2515 or visit www.plainfield.lib.il.us.
Enrichment
History
Angel First Aid
Tuesday, November 30, 7:00 pm
“The Angel Lady” and author
Sue Storm will share her thoughts
on achieving happiness and
fulfillment in career choices,
relationships, health and more.
Angel specialists can guide you
toward success in every aspect of
your life.
Veterans Day Tribute
Thursday, November 11, 11:00 am
Cantigny Museum volunteer
David Nordin will discuss the
life of the WWI American
soldier along with humorous
and sentimental poems from the
period. War artifacts, musical
recordings and photos from the
period will also be on display.
Gardening
Holiday
The Container Garden Series
Monday, November 15, 7:00 pm
This final program in the series
will concentrate on maintaining
your herbs in planters over the
winter.
Holiday Music in the Movies
Thursday, December 9, 11:00 am
Not a creature was stirring except Jack Benny, Judy Garland,
Bing Crosby and many more of
your favorite stars. Ring in the
season with this wonderful wintry presentation. Enjoy holiday
treats and clips from hilarious
holiday specials and classic films.
Free DVD raffle.
Health
Tips for Coping with Holiday
Stress
Tuesday, November 9, 7:00 pm
Enjoy this season by learning
ways to deal with stress. Recognize triggers and learn how
to handle stressful situations
like shopping overload, family
misunderstandings and even
the physical demands of the
holidays.
Tai Chi – Motion for Life
Monday, December 6, 7:00 pm
Give yourself the gift of health
and longevity by learning the
philosophy and techniques of
Tai Chi. Exercises can be done
sitting or standing to promote
balance and flexibility.
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Lee Murdock’s Holiday Ship
Concert
Sunday, December 5, 2:00 pm
Get in the spirit of the season
with singer and songwriter Lee
Murdock. His holiday concert
commemorates the turn of the
century tradition of carrying
Christmas trees and garland to
the Great Lakes port cities.
Gingerbread House
Extravaganza
Tuesday, December 14, 7:00 pm
Chef Michael Niksic will display
assorted gingerbread houses,
revealing great building secrets
and recipes so you can create
your own gingerbread masterpiece. A lucky patron will take
home one of these amazing
houses.
FRIDAY MOVIE MATINEE
First Friday, 1:00 pm. Ages 18 and up. Popcorn, snacks and
beverages will be served.
November 5: The Blind Side
December 3: Thomas Kinkade’s Christmas Cottage
Green Village 2010 Lecture Series
In partnership with the Village of Plainfield and supported by Illinois
Landscape Supply, LLC.
Second Monday, 7:00 pm
November 8: Green Interiors: new design trends and products that
are eco-friendly and sustainable are featured by Asparagus Interiors
specialist Elizabeth Marusin.
December: no program this month
Money
Music
Super Couponing 2: Save
on Everything
Wednesday, November 17, 7:00 pm
Super Couponing Queen Jill
Cataldo is back to reveal advanced super couponing techniques to save you even more
money on clothing, household
items and even toys. Space is
limited. Registration begins
at 9:15 am on November 3 and
is limited to Plainfield cardholders only.
The Chicago Music Scene
Wednesday, November 3, 7:00 pm
Veteran musician and author
Dean Milano, will sing, play
guitar and share his own personal stories about the best of
Chicago jazz, blues, country and
rock music of the Sixties and the
Seventies.
Adult Computer Classes
The Library offers a variety of 90-minute computer classes for adult
patrons. These single-session classes focus on a specific topic such as
email, various Microsoft Office software programs and help for jobseekers. Registration required beginning two weeks in advance. See the
online Event Calendar for specific dates and times.
Clases de Computadora para Adultos
Este otoño se ofrecerán clases básicas de computación en español para
adultos. Se requiere registración las cuales inician con dos semanas de
anticipación.
Downloading eBooks with MyMediaMall Class*
Thursday, November 18, 7:00 pm
Learn to checkout and download the hottest eBooks to your
computer or portable device, such as the Nook or Sony eReader,
during this demonstration of the Library’s downloadable service,
MyMediaMall. To see if your device is compatible, visit
http://overdrive.com/resources/drc/compatibleebookdevices.aspx.
Downloading Audiobooks with MyMediaMall Class*
Wednesday, December 15, 7:00 pm
Learn to download the latest bestselling audiobooks from the convenience of your own home through the Library’s free downloadable
service, MyMediaMall. To see if your device is compatible, visit
http://www.overdrive.com/resources/drc/.
* Please note that registration is limited to Plainfield cardholders for MyMediaMall classes.
READING AND WRITING GROUPS
No registration required.
A Novel Idea
Second Thursday, 7:00 pm
Pick up next month’s title at the Adult Reference Desk.
November 11: The Little Giant of Aberdeen County by
Tiffany Baker
December 9: Blame by Michelle Huneven
Tri-County Writer’s Guild (TWiG)
Third Tuesday, 7:00 pm
This writer’s group meets to discuss writing, share ideas and
critique each other’s work.
Downloading & Computer Classes
Digital Books at Starbucks
Wednesday, November 17, 7:00 to 8:00 pm
Thursday, December 2, 7:00 to 8:00 pm
Plainfield Starbucks, Route 59 and 127th Street
Join one of our digital book specialists at Starbucks for a one-on-one
session demonstrating how to download digital books. These short
sessions are by appointment or walk-in. For an appointment, email
Suzanne Ross at sross@plainfield.lib.il.us.
Get to Know Your Nook
Tuesday, November 16, 7:00 pm
Tuesday, November 30, 7:00 pm
Tuesday, December 7, 7:00 pm
Wednesday, December 29, 7:00 pm
Plainfield Barnes & Noble, 12700 S. Route 59
If you own a Nook eReader or are thinking about getting one, learn
how to shop for ebooks from Barnes & Noble and how to obtain
Library ebooks for free at this session.
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Holidays Around the World
for kids
Saturday, December 18
2:00 to 3:00 pm
Come spin the Chanukah dreidel, act out the first
Christmas Tree story from Germany, beat
the drum in an African-American Kwanza
ceremony and parade under a
Chinese dragon. Presented
by Kidsworks Touring
Theatre Company.
CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS
Registration begins one month in advance for children’s programs.
All you need is a valid Plainfield Public Library card to register.
Call the Youth Services Desk at 815-439-2877 or visit
www.plainfield.lib.il.us to register.
A New Year’s Wild Thing Rumpus
Ages 2-9 years with an adult
Thursday, December 30
4:00 to 5:00 pm
Celebrate New Year’s with a Library Rumpus. Come dressed up like a
Wild Thing. Enjoy the Where the Wild Things Are story, fruit mash and
crown cookies. Dance and freeze to lively music. Please register each
child attending. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Explorers’ Society for Boys
A Fun with Music Christmas
Grades 1–5
Ages 9 months–9 years
Tuesday, November 2
4:30 to 5:30 pm
This year we will be exploring
famous inventors and their
inventions.
November: The Wright
Brothers
Monday, December 20
10:30 am OR 11:30 am
Please register for one session only
We’ll celebrate the holidays with
rhythm instruments, sing-alongs
and dance. Adult caregiver must
attend with the child.
Family Readers’ Theater
Panera Bread® presents:
Storytime, Milk & Cookies
Kindergarten–Grade 5
Thursday, November 4
4:00 to 5:00 pm
Families will act out a fairytale
and create masks for the different roles.
Culture Boxes
Dinosaur Detectives
In conjunction with School District 202, the Library
now has two Culture Boxes available for check-out:
Mexico and India. A culture box is a collection of
books, information and artifacts about a particular
country to introduce and expand the understanding
of that culture. The China Culture Box is underway
and will be unveiled on Thursday, February 3, 2011.
Thursday, November 11
4:30 to 5:30 pm
Learn about these prehistoric creatures and make a dinosaur craft.
November: Ceratosaurus
Grades 1–5
Drop-In Thanksgiving Craft
All Ages
Saturday, November 20
2:00 to 4:00 pm
Make a turkey craft.
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Ages 3–5
Tuesdays, November 9 and 23,
December 14 and 28
10:00 to 11:00 am
Enjoy a storytime and craft as
well as free milk and cookies
at Panera Bread’s Rt. 59/127th
Street location in Plainfield.
Registration is required.
Drop-In Holiday Craft
Extravaganza
All Ages
Saturday, December 11
2:00 to 4:00 pm
Make crafts that celebrate the
holiday season.
TEEN PROGRAMS
for teens
Middle School through High School
Grades 6 through 12
Many of our programs meet regularly every month, offering the
opportunity for teens to make new friends while they explore new
interests. Registration is requested for most teen programs. Please
call the Youth Services Desk at 815-439-2877 or visit
www.plainfield.lib.il.us for more information.
Teen Denim Craft
Teen Readers’ Theater
Grades 6–12
Grades 6–12
Wednesday, November 10
3:30 to 5:00 pm
Are those old jeans taking up
precious closet space? Bring a
pair (or two) in and turn them
into great accessories.
Tuesday, November 23
4:00 to 5:00 pm
Join the readers’ theater troupe
and practice various scripts to be
performed as needed by schools
and community partners.
Middle School Game-a-thon
Anime Movie Night:
Inuyasha: Affections
Touching Across Time
Grades 6–8
Friday, November 12
3:30 to 9:00 pm
Video games and pizza, what
else were you going to do with
your Friday night? Don’t miss
this opportunity to pwn your
friends. Practice play until
5:00 pm when the tournament
begins. Attendees must arrive
before 5:00 pm when the library
closes (no exceptions). Pre-registration and a parent permission
slip are required and are available at the Youth Services Desk
when gamers are dropped off.
Cooking the Books
Grades 6–12
Tuesday, November 16
4:00 to 5:00 pm
Get into the holiday season with
Thanksgiving inspired recipes.
Learn to make the dishes and
enjoy the finished products.
Grades 6–12
Tuesday, December 7
4:00 to 6:00 pm
Join your fellow teen otaku
while we watch the first movie
from the popular Inuyasha
anime series.
White Elephant Gift
Exchange
Grades 6–12
Wednesday, December 29
2:00 to 3:00 pm
Wrap up that awful sweater or
that weird sculpture thing you got
from aunt Edna and bring it in
for a white elephant gift exchange.
Your worst gift might be someone’s favorite. Only bring a gift
that you are willing to part with
because this exchange is for keeps.
Drop-in Programs for Teens
Teen Volunteers Needed
Grades 9–12
Saturday, December 18
10:00 am to 12:00 noon
We are looking for a few good teens to help wrap gifts for this
fundraiser. If you are interested please send an email to Joe:
jmarcantonio@plainfield.lib.il.us.
Harry Potter Book
Discussion
Teen Writers’ Group
Grades 5–12
November 4, 11, 18
Thursdays, 4:00 to 5:00 pm
Middle and high school writers
gather for tips and discussion
about writing and a chance to
share their work with their peers.
Third Wednesday
4:00 to 5:00 pm
Teen muggles and apprentice
wizards alike meet and discuss the
Harry Potter series.
November 17: Harry Potter and
the Half-Blood Prince
December 15: Harry Potter and
the Deathly Hallows
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Being a Friend is Fun!
Help make a difference in your community—become a Friend of the
Library member. Join others in activities that support and fund the
Library. In the past year, the Friends have sponsored activities such as
flea markets, book sales, bake sales and the publication of a cookbook.
Friends volunteers assisted with preparations for the summer reading
program and the newly dedicated Gwen Krahn Garden. A wide
variety of projects gives everyone an opportunity to be involved.
Membership is $5.00 per individual or $10.00 for a family.
Form are available at the Library or on the website:
http://plainfield.lib.il.us/library-info/join-us.htm
New Community Cookbook
Makes the Perfect Gift
The Friends of the Library and library staff are publishing a community cookbook, What’s Cooking at the Library, containing 275 favorite
recipes from 27 contributors. Community chefs, merchants, patrons,
book club members, staff and farmers market vendors all contributed.
Represented are: Katie O’Connor’s, Gourmet Junction, Wine and
Cheese by TCC, Finnegan’s Pub, Cathy’s Sweet Creations, Lockport
Street Gallery, Material Things, Forget-Me-Not, Sweet Pea Kids,
Aimee’s Cottage and White Satin Bridal. The cookbook will be
on sale at the Library after November 1, for $12.95 each.
Purchase three or more for $11.95 each.
One book is checked
out every 15 seconds
that the Plainfield
Library is open.
Meet Your Newest Library Trustee
Terry Cottrell is Library Director at the University of St. Francis
in Joliet. In addition to the Plainfield Public Library District
Board, Mr. Cottrell serves on the Illinois Library Association
Executive Board. His most recent publications and presentations
cover: library leadership, copyright for small libraries, instructional technology history, senior citizen access to academic libraries, effective use of library space with small budgets, academic
library influence in surrounding communities and entry-level
job skills for new librarians.
Mr. Cottrell holds MSLIS and MBA degrees and teaches research
methods at the University of St. Francis in Joliet and management
at Colorado State University-Global Campus. He is currently an
Instructional Technology doctoral candidate at Northern Illinois
University. He moved to the district with his wife Michelle in
2008. Terry serves on the Library Board’s finance and facilities
subcommittees and is most interested in fiscal management and
setting goals around increasing the prestige of the Library as a core
service to our community.
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NOVEMBER/DECEMBER CALENDAR
www.plainfield.lib.il.us
815-436-6639
All programs except drop-in programs require registration. See program descriptions in the
newsletter or on our website for further information.
November
December
DAY
DATE TITLE
TIME
GROUP
DAY DATE TITLE
TIME
TU
2
Explorers’ Society for Boys
4:30 pm
Kids
TH 2
Strictly Business Lunch & Learn Series
12 noon Adults
W
3
Chicago Music Scene
7 pm
Adults
Starbucks and Digital Books
7 pm
Mobile Learning Center
9:30 am Adults
Adults
TH 4
Strictly Business Lunch & Learn Series 12 noon Adults
F
Family Readers’ Theater
4 pm
Kids
Friday Movie Matinee
1 pm
Adults
Teen Writers’ Group
4 pm
Teens
SU 5
Lee Murdock’s Holiday Ship Concert
2 pm
Adults
Conversation Club
7 pm
Adults
M
Tai Chi: Motion for Life
7 pm
Adults
F
Mobile Learning Center
9:30 am
Adults
TU
Anime Movie Night
4 pm
Teens
Friday Movie Matinee
1 pm
Adults
M
8
Green Village Series
7 pm
Adults
Get to Know Your Nook
at Barnes & Noble
7 pm
Adults
TU
9
Panera Bread Storytime
10 am
Kids
5
Tips for Dealing with Holiday Stress 7 pm
Adults
W
Teen Denim Craft
3:30 pm
Teens
TH 11
Veterans Day Tribute
11 am
Adults
Teen Writers’ Group
4 pm
Teens
Dinosaur Detectives
4:30 pm
Kids
A Novel Idea Book Discussion
7 pm
Adults
Conversation Club
7 pm
Adults
F
12
Middle School Game-a-thon
3:30 pm
Teens
M
15
Container Gardening Series
7 pm
Adults
TU
16
Cooking the Books
4 pm
Teens
Get to Know Your Nook
at Barnes & Noble
7 pm
Adults
Tri-County Writers’ Guild (TWiG)
7 pm
W
Harry Potter Book Discussion
10
3
GROUP
6
7
TH 9
Holiday Music in the Movies
11 am
Adults
A Novel Idea Book Discussion
7 pm
Adults
Conversation Club
7 pm
Adults
SA 11
Drop-In Holiday Craft Extravaganza
2 pm
Family Fun
TU 14
Panera Bread Storytime
10 am
Kids
Gingerbread House Extravaganza
7 pm
Adults
W
Harry Potter Book Discussion
4 pm
Teens
15
MyMediaMall: Downloading Audiobooks 7 pm
Adults
TH 16
Job Club
10 am
Adults
SA 18
Gift Wrapping Fundraiser
10 am
All Ages
SU 19
Junior Art League Reception
1:30 pm All Ages
M
Fun with Music Christmas
10:30 am Kids
Fun with Music Christmas
11:30 am Kids
Adults
TU 21
Tri-County Writers’ Guild (TWiG)
7 pm
Adults
4 pm
Teens
W
White Elephant Exchange
2 pm
Teens
Starbucks and Digital Books
7 pm
Adults
Super Couponing II
7 pm
Adults
Get to Know Your Nook
at Barnes & Noble
7 pm
Adults
TH 18
Job Club
10 am
Adults
TH 30
4 pm
Kids
Teen Writers’ Group
4 pm
Teens
Conversation Club
7 pm
Adults
MyMediaMall: Downloading eBooks
7 pm
Adults
SA
20
Drop-In Thanksgiving Craft
2 pm
Family Fun
TU
23
Panera Bread Storytime
10 am
Kids
Teen Readers’ Theater
4 pm
Teens
SA
27
Barnes & Noble Book Fair
9 am
All Ages
TU
30
Angel First Aid
7 pm
Adults
Get to Know Your Nook
at Barnes & Noble
7 pm
Adults
17
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A New Year’s Wild Thing Rumpus!
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A New Year’s
Wild Thing Rumpus
Thursday, December 30
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Book Fair at
Barnes & Noble
Saturday, November 27, 9:00 am to 11:00 pm
Joliet Barnes & Noble, 2621 Plainfield Road
The Library is sponsoring a Book Fair at Barnes & Noble.
Mention the Plainfield Library at checkout and 10% of your
sale will benefit the Library. Library staff will be gift-wrapping
and offering promotional events until 2:00 pm. Get a jump on
your holiday shopping while supporting the Library. Proceeds
will be used to purchase new materials.
Gift Wrapping Fundraiser
Saturday, December 18
10:00 am to 12:00 noon
Teen volunteers will wrap your holiday packages for $1.00 each
at the Library. Pick up some delicious bake sale items; we
won’t blame you if they don’t make it under the tree. Proceeds
will benefit the Library Foundation.