April - May 2018

LIBRARY LINESNEWSLETTER

Become a Member of the Friends of the LibrarySupport the Friends of the Chicago Ridge Public Library with an annual membership. Becoming a Friend allows you to volunteer and voice your opinion, ideas, and suggestions. Join the Friends today at the Circulation Desk. Membership fees are as follows:• Teen $2• Adult $5• Senior $3• Family $10• Organization/Business $20

Friends of the Library MeetingsTuesday, April 17 • 7-8pmTuesday, May 15 • 7-8pmAttend our monthly meetings to help plan upcoming Friends of the Library events, fundraisers, and projects that support and improve the library and the community.

Online Test Prep & MoreNow AvailableLooking for online test prep for the GED, AP Tests, SAT, LSAT, HESI, NCLEX and much more? We're ex-cited to announce the launch of LearningExpress Library, a new online resource that offers edu-cational support for users of all ages! Learning-Express features nearly 1,000 online tutorials, practice tests, and eBooks to help patrons of all ages improve the skills required for academic and career success. It offers job search and workplace skills improvement, skill building in reading, writ-ing, math, and basic science, career certification and licensure exam prep, college and grad school entrance test prep, GED® test prep, and more. LearningExpress Library is available at www.chi-cagoridgelibrary.org. All you need is your Chicago Ridge library card.

National Library WeekSunday, April 8 - Saturday, April 14National Library Week is an annual celebration of the life-changing work of libraries, librarians and library workers. Libraries aren’t just places to borrow books or study—they’re also creative and engaging community centers where people can collaborate using new technologies and develop their skills and passions. We’ll be celebrating our patrons that week with some special activities that we hope will inspire you to see libraries in a new light. Stop by the youth and adult services desks to find out more.

Homebound Delivery Now AvailableAre you homebound and unable to get to the library? Let us bring the library to you! If you live in Chicago Ridge and are physically unable to get to the library due to disability or long-term illness, we can bring books, DVDs and CDs to your home. Please contact Alicia Jackson, Adult Services Manager, at (708) 423-7753 for more information.

Wednesday Morning Variety ClubWednesday, April 4 • 10-11:30amEleanor and Hick by Susan Quinn

Wednesday, May 2 • 10-11:30amThe Wonder by Emma Donoghue

Book TalkThursday, April 12 • 7-8:30pmThe Vatican Princess by C.W. Gortner

Thursday, May 10 • 7-8:30pmAn Invisible Thread: The True Story of an 11-Year-Old Panhandler, a Busy Sales Executive, and an Unlikely Meeting with Destiny by Laura Schroff

Classics Join us as we discuss classic comedic books. Notice the time change.

Wednesday, April 18 • 6:30-8pmLess Than Angels by Barbara Pym

Wednesday, May 16 • 6:30-8pm Breakfast of Champions by Kurt Vonnegut

Saturday Sew-InSaturday, April 14 • 9:30am-3pmSaturday, May 19 • 9:30am-3pmCome work on your latest project—quilting, knitting, stamp-ing, sewing, etc.! Please bring a sack lunch or cash if you plan on ordering lunch. Sewing machines are available upon request.

Stampin’ UpSaturday, April 7 • 10-11:30amSaturday, May 5 • 10-11:30amMake professional-looking handmade cards and other cre-ative projects with rubber stamping techniques! $10 fee for supplies, pay at time of class.

Block of the Month Sunday, April 15 • 1:30-3:30pmSunday, May 20 • 1:30-3:30pmJoin us for the Chicago Ridge Library’s Block of the Month where we will construct our quilt for the 2017-2018 year,

“Jelly Roll Jam”. Designed and taught by textile artist Eileen Uchima, exclusively for our program, the project is a sampler-style quilt using the popular 2-1/2" pre-cut strip bundles known as "Jelly Rolls". Each month, participants will receive patterns and demonstrations of techniques used in one of the blocks. Members will then complete their own blocks at home, bringing them back for a show-and-tell at the next months’ class. PLUS: as an added bonus, each month you will receive a layout for another quilt featuring the current block. Come every month and you will have patterns to construct eight...or even more...quilts!

Curious Bunny Decoration Monday, April 16 • 7-8:30pmWant to brighten up your home? These curious bunny flower pots are the perfect decoration just in time for spring! These tiny decorations are super cute and simple to make!

Key NecklaceThursday, May 24 • 7-8:30pmJoin us in making a decorative necklace. We will be working with skeleton keys, beads, and much more. Basic jewelry making techniques will be demonstrated in this project.

Register online, in person, or by phoneRegistration begins April 2nd

Registration is required at reference desk

Chair YogaTuesday, April 3 • 12-1pmTuesday, May 1 • 12-1pmYes, you can practice yoga while seated in a chair! Certified yoga instructor Joan Zigulich of Yoga Pathway, LLC will guide you in this practice designed for everybody. The focus will be on simple movements designed to stretch and strengthen the whole body—ideal for office workers or if you’re concerned about getting down on the floor.

Commodity FarmingThursday, April 5 • 7-8:30pmEating local can be as close as your back yard or shopping in your neigh-borhood. Learn about how to support local farmers. You'll also learn simple ways to grow vegetables in your yard this summer to have fresh produce for your table.

Save Money and Energy:ComEd Energy EfficiencyMonday, April 9 • 7-8:30pmImprove the comfort of your home with a FREE home energy assessment. Get rid of that energy-wasting old fridge. Receive instant discounts on energy-efficient lighting and other home prod-ucts. Earn rebates on appliances, smart thermostats and heating and cooling equipment. Take advantage of instant online savings on energy-efficient products at the new ComEd Market-place. Talk to a ComEd representative to learn more about which programs and offerings best fit your lifestyle!

BINGO BINGO BINGO!Tuesday, April 17 • 10-11amTuesday, May 15 • 10-11amCalling all rowdy bingo players this is your time to shine. Prizes will be awarded to the game winners. Must be 18+ to play.

Color Therapy for AdultsThursday, April 19 • 10-11:30amThursday, May 10 • 10-11:30amStudies show that creative activities can help calm the mind. Stop by and join us for a stress free hour and enjoy the benefits of creative coloring. We provide pages, colored pencils, markers, refreshments and a good time.

US Citizenship andImmigration ServicesSaturday, April 21 • 10am-12pmA representative from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Chica-go District Office will present on the nat-uralization process. The Naturalization 101 presentation includes an overview of the citizenship process, a mock citizen-ship interview, an English reading and writing test and U.S. civics test, as well as a Q&A session. The presentation will be conducted in English. The presenter will be able to translate in Spanish.

Living With Coyotes Thursday, May 17 • 6-7pmMore and more people are noticing coyotes roaming in their neighborhoods. What should you do if you encounter a coyote? Have your questions answered by experts!

Those Wacky Game ShowsMonday, May 21 • 7-8:30pmRemember the old, classy game shows with celebrity guests like Liberace, Bobby Darin, Jack Benny? Join Steve Cooper and he will show you some clips of the old Gong Show, Make Me laugh, Pass-word and musical numbers too.

Mastery, Mystery and MajestyThursday, May 31 • 7-8:30pmJoin author Dawn Patitucci (The Queen’s Prophet) for this lively retrospective of Diego Velázquez, preeminent painter of the Spanish Golden Age. Humble tavern scenes, magnificent royal portraits, and Velázquez's spellbinding masterpiece, Las Meninas, will transport viewers to 17th-century Spain and to the bizarre and decadent court of Philip IV. Enjoy some of the finest images in the Western canon by one of the most esteemed art-ists in history.

Register online, in person, or by phone.

Basics of InvestingSaturday, April 28 • 11am-12pm

What better way to celebrate Money Smart week than learning about the Basics of In-

vesting. During this program you’ll learn about: the rule of 72, the three accounts you need, how

do mutual funds work, what a Roth IRA is… and more!

Roman J. Israel, Esq2h 2minMonday, April 2 • 10am-12pmAcademy Award nominated - Best ActorAn idealistic defense attorney, finds himself in a situation that necessitates extreme action.

Rated PG-13 for language and some violence

Lady Bird1h 34minMonday, April 9 • 10am-12pm5 Academy Award nominations including Best PictureIn 2002, an artistically inclined seventeen year old girl comes of age.

Rated R for language, sexual content, brief graphic nudity

Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle1h 59minMonday, April 16 • 10am-12pmFour teenagers are sucked into a magical video game, and the only way they can escape is to work together.

Rated PG-13 for adventure action, sugges-tive content and some language

Three Billboards OutsideEbbing, Missouri1h 47minMonday, April 23 • 10am-12pm7 Academy Award nominations including Best PictureA mother challenges the local authori-ties to solve her daughter's murder when they fail to catch the culprit.

Rated R for violence, language through-out, and some sexual references

*May movies are to bedetermined. Visit the library at the end of April for more information.

You must be at least 18 years old to attend. Please bring your own beverage and snack to enjoy during movies! Registration is not required.

Molly’s Game2h 20minMonday, April 30 • 10am-12pmThe true story of Molly Bloom, an Olympic-class skier who ran the world's most exclusive high-stakes poker game and became an FBI target.

Rated R for language, drug content and some violence

Microsoft Word: BasicsFriday, April 13 • 10-11amDo you want to use Microsoft Word but are not sure where to start? Fear no more! Come join us as we go over the ba-sics from opening new documents, copy and paste and much more!

Microsoft PowerPoint: BasicsFriday, May 18 • 10-11amWith Microsoft PowerPoint, you can cre-ate exciting slide show presentations. We will go over the basics of Microsoft PowerPoint!

Book a LibrarianDo you need help with your computer, tablet, e-reader, digital camera, or smart-phone? Do you need to brush up on your computer skills? Is there something you need help with in Microsoft Office, your email, the Internet, applying for jobs, or your resume? Give us a call and one of our technologically savvy staff members will be happy to work one-on-one with you! Call 708-423-7753 to book your ap-pointment today!

Happy National Library Week! Libraries Transform: Libraries Lead(Family Program)Sunday, April 8 - Saturday, April 14Drop-in all day for a craft and guessing jar chance. Winner will be drawn Satur-day, April 14th at 4:30 p.m. Winner does not need to be present. Guess how many books are in the library collection?

Sunday, April 8thBecause a library card is the most impor-tant school supply of all.Craft: Color your own pencil case

Monday, April 9thBecause 5 out of 5 doctors agree that reading aloud to children supports brain development.Craft: Spring fun activity book

Tuesday, April 10thBecause hands-on learning builds stron-ger brains.Craft: Color your own butterfly puzzle

Wednesday, April 11thBecause more than a quarter of U.S. households don’t have a computer with an internet connection.Craft: Color your own all about me robot poster

Thursday, April 12thBecause students who spend time reading over the summer, end up on the honor roll in the fall.Craft: Bug & Flower Sticker Scene

Friday, April 13thBecause learning starts before kinder-garten.Craft: Plastic Butterfly Suncatcher Wind Chime

Saturday, April 14thBecause you might take an interest in gardening at 3 a.m.Craft: Plastic Flower Pot

Battle of the Books(All ages)Wednesday, May 9 • 10amJoin us for our 16th annual Battle of the Books! Students from Finley Jr. High, Our Lady of the Ridge, Ridge Central, and Ridge Lawn schools have been reading books from the Rebecca Caudill and Blue-stem nominee award list throughout the school year. Join us for our library’s battle as students compete to answer questions from this year’s 40 books. This program is sponsored in part by the Friends of the Chicago Ridge Public Library.

Babies & Books(Ages birth - age 2)Thursday, April 5, 12, 19, 26 • 10-10:30amThursday, May 3, 10, 17 • 10-10:30amIntroduce your baby to the library during this storytime. Babies up to 2 years and their caregiver can join us for bouncy stories, rhymes, and songs.

Toddler Art(Ages 2-3)Tuesday, April 3, 10, 17, 24 • 11:30am-12pmTuesday, May 1, 8, 15 • 11:30am-12pmStories, music, rhymes, art, and more! This fun, interactive program is designed for both the child and caretaker.

Drop-in Crafts(Grades 1-5)Thursday, April 5, 12, 19, 26 • 4-7pmThursday, May 3, 10, 17 • 4-7pmStop by the library and enjoy a different craft each week.

Homeschool GroupFriday, April 20 • 10-11amHomeschool family meet and greet! Meet with other families in the community who are homeschooling their children. We can meet each other, and discuss resources available to you.

Lego Club(Grade Kdg - 8th)Saturday, April 7, 14, 21, 28 • 10-11amSaturday, May 5, 12, 19, 26 • 10-11amWe supply the Legos and you supply your imagination.

Drop-in Family Themed Nights(Family Program)Wednesday, April 4, 11, 18, 25Wednesday, May 2, 9, 16Do you want to dress up as your favorite characters, go on fun scavenger hunts, and make some unique crafts? We do! Join us at the library on Wednesday nights and enjoy these fun programs!

April 4th • 6:30-7:15pmUnicorn and Dragon Night

April 11th • 6:30-7:15pmLibrary Night

April 18th • 6:30-7:15pmHarry Potter Night

April 25th • 6:30-7:15pmDescendants Night

May 2nd • 6:30-7:15pmEmoji Night

May 9th • 6:30-7:15pmBoardgame Night

May 16th • 6:30-7:15pmSummer Fun Night

Teen Programs Grades 6-12 unless otherwise indicated

Register online, in person, or by phone.

Project Next Generation:Noise Club - Library DJ(Ages 10 - 18 & adult mentors)Monday, April 16, 23, 30 • 4-4:45 pmMonday, May 7, 14, 21 • 4-4:45 pmCreate your own Synth Spin Table using household items and the Synth Circuitry kits. Learn about sound, pitch, frequen-cy, and amplitude as well as basic circuitry. Create different sound generat-ing circuits including: echos and delays, pitch sweeps, and frequency modula-tion. Sounds will be recorded using a H2N Zoom Handy Recorder. Programs will be run by staff members and com-munity members.

Funding for this grant was awarded by the Illinois State Library, a Department of the Office of Secretary of State, using funds provided by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services, under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA).

If you would like to be a mentor to our youth, please ask for more information at the Youth Services Desk. Our previous grants have earned EXEMPLARY status, meaning that our library is serving as a model for other libraries in the state of Illinois.

Teen Homework Center (Grades 6-12)Are you a teen working on a homework assignment at the library and you realize that you forgot glue, notecards, con-struction paper, or various other supplies needed. Don’t worry! The library has the supplies ready for you to use on our Teen Homework Cart. We also have coloring books, puzzle books, card games, board games, Legos, and the Wii available for use. Make the library your after school destination!

Storytime & Play(Family Program)Saturday, April 7, 14, 21, 28Saturday, May 5, 12, 19, 26 • 2-3pmVisit the library for stories, dancing, games, and crafts during our new Satur-day program!

Sewing Programs forTweens & Teens:Drawstring backpack(Grades 4-12)Tuesday, April 17, 24 • 6-7pmTuesday, May 1, 15 • 6-7pmDo you need a bag to carry all of your books in? Come to the library to create a roomy, custom drawstring bag to take on the go and never leave any of your things behind. We will use a variety of denim prints (floral, camouflage, paisley) to appeal to everyone. All materials will be provided. Please plan to attend all four sessions.

Mother’s Day Snack andCraft Evening(Age 5 - Grade 12)Monday, May 14 • 7-8pmChildren age five and older, bring your mom or another special person in your life, to the library for a fun filled eve-ning. Decorate a wood photo block with four of your own photos. Then enjoy some light refreshments. Registration is required and is limited to the first 36 pairs that register. Please register the child’s name and indicate that they will be bringing one guest. Please bring 4 photos for the craft.

Volunteen Hours(Teens - Grades 6 - 12)We are switching it up a bit here at the library! Instead of having a Teen Tues-day program each Tuesday at 7:00 p.m., we are trying something new! Due to popular requests we will now be offering Volunteen hours during the school year on Tuesday evenings from 5:00-8:00 p.m. During your Volunteen time, you will be helping prepare crafts, work with chil-dren during our Tuesday evening special programs, and use a digital camera to take pictures. To be a Volunteen, visit the library and fill out the application.

Keeping Up With The Books!Monday, April 16, 23, 30 • 6:30-8pmMonday, May 7 • 6:30-8pmThis is a teen book club just for you! Drop-in at one of the meetings to see what’s going on and join our squad!

Monday-Thursday............... 9am-9pmFriday-Saturday..................9am-5pmSunday.....................................Closed

Closed Sundays Memorial Day to Labor Day

April2 Movie Matinee ...........................................................................10am3 Toddler Art............................................................................ 11:30am Chair Yoga..................................................................................12pm4 Wednesday Morning Variety Club ............................................10am Unicorn and Dragon Night .....................................................6:30pm5 Babies & Books .........................................................................10am Drop-in Crafts ..............................................................................4pm Commodity Farming ...................................................................7pm7 Lego Club ...................................................................................10am Stampin’ Up ..............................................................................10am Storytime & Play .........................................................................2pm8 National Library Week ............................................................ Begins9 Movie Matinee ...........................................................................10am ComEd Energy Efficiency ............................................................7pm10 Toddler Art............................................................................ 11:30am11 Library Night ..........................................................................6:30pm12 Babies & Books .........................................................................10am Drop-in Crafts ..............................................................................4pm Book Talk .....................................................................................7pm13 Microsoft Word: Basics..............................................................10am National Library Week ............................................................... Ends14 Saturday Sew-In .....................................................................9:30am Lego Club ...................................................................................10am Storytime & Play .........................................................................2pm15 Block of the Month .................................................................1:30pm16 Movie Matinee ...........................................................................10am Noise Club - Library DJ ...............................................................4pm Keeping Up With The Books! .................................................6:30pm17 BINGO! .......................................................................................10am Toddler Art............................................................................ 11:30am Drawstring backpack Sewing Program......................................6pm Friends of the Library Meetings ..................................................7pm18 Harry Potter Night ..................................................................6:30pm Classics Book Discussion .......................................................6:30pm19 Babies & Books .........................................................................10am Color Therapy for Adults ...........................................................10am Drop-in Crafts ..............................................................................4pm20 Homeschool Group ...................................................................10am21 US Citizenship and Immigration Services ................................10am Lego Club ...................................................................................10am Storytime & Play .........................................................................2pm23 Movie Matinee ...........................................................................10am Noise Club - Library DJ ...............................................................4pm Keeping Up With The Books! .................................................6:30pm24 Toddler Art............................................................................ 11:30am Drawstring backpack Sewing Program......................................6pm25 Descendants Night .................................................................6:30pm26 Babies & Books .........................................................................10am Drop-in Crafts ..............................................................................4pm28 Lego Club ...................................................................................10am Basics of Investing ....................................................................11am Storytime & Play .........................................................................2pm30 Movie Matinee ...........................................................................10am Noise Club - Library DJ ...............................................................4pm Keeping Up With The Books! .................................................6:30pm

Dana Wishnick

April 1, 2018 • Easter SundayMay 13, 2018 • Mother's Day

May 28, 2018 • Memorial Day

May1 Toddler Art............................................................................11:30am Chair Yoga..................................................................................12pm Drawstring backpack Sewing Program......................................6pm2 Wednesday Morning Variety Club ............................................10am Emoji Night .............................................................................6:30pm3 Babies & Books .........................................................................10am Drop-in Crafts ..............................................................................4pm5 Lego Club ...................................................................................10am Stampin’ Up ..............................................................................10am Storytime & Play .........................................................................2pm7 Movie Matinee ...........................................................................10am Noise Club - Library DJ ...............................................................4pm Keeping Up With The Books! .................................................6:30pm8 Toddler Art............................................................................11:30am9 Battle of the Books ...................................................................10am Boardgame Night ...................................................................6:30pm10 Babies & Books .........................................................................10am Color Therapy for Adults ...........................................................10am Drop-in Crafts ..............................................................................4pm Book Talk .....................................................................................7pm12 Lego Club ...................................................................................10am Storytime & Play .........................................................................2pm14 Movie Matinee ...........................................................................10am Noise Club - Library DJ ...............................................................4pm Mother’s Day Snack and Craft Evening ......................................7pm15 BINGO! .......................................................................................10am Toddler Art............................................................................11:30am Drawstring backpack Sewing Program......................................6pm Friends of the Library Meetings ..................................................7pm16 Summer Fun Night .................................................................6:30pm Classics Book Discussion .......................................................6:30pm17 Babies & Books .........................................................................10am Drop-in Crafts ..............................................................................4pm Living With Coyotes ....................................................................7pm18 Microsoft PowerPoint: Basics ...................................................10am19 Saturday Sew-In .....................................................................9:30am Lego Club ...................................................................................10am Storytime & Play .........................................................................2pm20 Block of the Month .................................................................1:30pm21 Movie Matinee ...........................................................................10am Noise Club - Library DJ ...............................................................4pm Those Wacky Game Shows .........................................................7pm24 Key Necklace ...............................................................................7pm26 Lego Club ...................................................................................10am Storytime & Play .........................................................................2pm28 Movie Matinee ...........................................................................10am31 Mastery, Mystery and Majesty ....................................................7pm

Richard Fitzgerald ............. PresidentMary Jo Janik .............Vice PresidentStacey Reichard ................. TreasurerEdward Haywood .............. SecretaryDawn Nelson ......................... TrusteeMaria Nestor .......................... Trustee