OCTOBER 2016

Tuesday, October 4th

at 7:00 p.m.

P.R.C.U.A. Wesoly Lud

Polish Folk Dance Ensemble

Join us in celebrating Polish Heritage Month. The Polish Folk Dance Ensemble Wesoly Lud will be performing. Learn about Polish history and culture in this amazing program.

This program is limited to 100 participants. This event is free but advance registration is required.

Tuesday, October 11th at 7:00 p.m.

Illinois Ghosts and the Afterlife 2 with Terry Fisk

This session examines all new cases of haunted locations in Illinois personally investigated by Terry Fisk. He will share pho-tos, case histories, eyewitness accounts, and ghost lore.

Fisk discusses his confrontations with the famous skeptic and debunker James Randi. He also describes his ghost investiga-tions with world-renowned medium Allison DuBois (the real-life inspiration for the hit CBS series, Medium) and psychic Chip Coffey (from TV’s Paranormal State and Psychic Kids).

This program is limited to 50 participants. This event is free but advance registration is required.

Tuesday, October 25th at 7:00 p.m.

Haunted Page with William Pack

William Pack returns with new horrifying tricks and tales for October evenings.

This program is limited to 50 participants. This event is free but advance registration is re-

quired. You must be 13+ to attend.

Hold The Date! John Thomassone’s

Brass From the Past

11/11/2016

Veterans Day

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******************************************************************************************************* Registration is required for the following youth and teen events unless otherwise noted.

To register you must have a Prairie Trails Public Library card. You can register online or in person. We do not register over the phone. An adult can register up to three children on one adult library card IN PERSON only.

Registration begins Monday, September 26th

at 9:00 a.m.

To register online, go to our webpage under About Us and click on Calendar. Select the program you want to register for and fill out the online form. Your child’s library card must be used. Make sure you read all infor-

mation as you register and follow the age and grade restrictions for programs.

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Storytimes

Registered storytimes are continuing through the week of October 24th and include Baby Bounce, Toddler Time, Music

Movement and Stories, and After School Club. Call or visit the Youth Services desk for information and availability.

October Youth Events

Family Jam Tales

Every Monday at 6:30 p.m. Children of all ages and their families Length: 30 minutes No registration is required for this storytime, but space is limited. Join us for a storytime designed for the whole family. A wide variety of stories, music, and more will be shared.

LEGO Zone

Saturday, October 1st at 11:00 a.m. Ages: 3-12 years Length: 45 minutes No registration is required for this event, but space is limited.

Imagine, create, and BUILD! Join us for LEGO fun. We provide the Legos, and you provide the imagination. All materials must stay at the library, so parents bring a cam-era to capture your child’s creations. Any child age 5 or under must have caregiver present in the program room.

Fall Playtime

Saturday, October 8th at 11:00 a.m. Ages: Birth – 5 years, not yet in Kindergarten Limit: 20 Length: 30 minutes Come and meet other children and parents while playing with toys, puzzles, puppets, books, and more! Caregiver must remain with child throughout the program.

Sensory Storytime: Jack-o-Lanterns

Wednesday, October 12th at 11:00 a.m. Ages: 3-6 with a parent or caregiver Limit: 8 Length: 30 minutes If your child has difficulty sitting through a traditional storytime, this program of stories, songs, and activities may be just what you are looking for. Please let us know at registration if there are any additional accommodations your child may need.

Tiny Tot Arts: Music

Thursday, October 13th at 2:00 p.m. Ages: 18-36 months with a parent or caregiver Limit: 15 Length: 30 minutes Toddlers will explore music by singing songs and sharing a story. Then we will all play instruments and make our own beautiful sounds!

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Caturday

Saturday, October 15th at 11:00 a.m. Ages: 3-12 years Limit: 30 Length: 45 minutes A library program about cats? You’ve cat to be kitten me right meow! Join us for activities and stories about our favor-ite feline friends.

Harry Potter Potions

Monday, October 17th at 4:00 p.m. Grades: 3rd – 6th Limit: 20 Length: 1 hour Calling all witches and wizards!!! Have you ever wanted to make those magical potions with Professor Snape in your very own potions class? Well here is your chance, come join us for a fun filled program where we will be mixing a vari-ety of fantastic potions inspired by the Harry Potter series.

Galaxy Bottles Craft

Saturday, October 22nd Drop-In Between 11:00 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Children of all ages and their families No registration is required for this program, but supplies are limited.

Stop by the library and create a unique craft – a galaxy bottle! Your very own little galaxy that you

can hold in your hands. Be a master of creation and drop in to create an out of this world craft.

Urban Legends

Thursday, October 27th at 6:30 p.m. Grades: 3rd – 6th Limit: 25 Length: 45 minutes Have you heard the legend of Bloody Mary or Slender Man? Do you know how those legends got started? We’ll share

our favorite urban legends and decide if some of them actually happened or not. If you’re not too scared, join us!

Frankenstein Friday

Friday, October 28th at 10:00 a.m. Ages: 3-5, not yet in Kindergarten Limit: 30 Length: 45 minutes We’ll read some frighteningly fun stories about Dr. Frankenstein’s monster and make a spooky craft. Children are wel-come to dress up, but it is not required.

Spooktacular Halloween Dance Party

Saturday, October 29th Drop-In Between 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Children of all ages and their families What’s Halloween without a little dance party…a Monster mash of sorts? Come celebrate this spooktacular holiday with us as we move and groove to some kid friendly Halloween tunes! Costumes are encouraged for even more fun, make sure to bring your family, and stay as long as you’d like.

Trick-or-Treating @ The Library!

Monday, October 31st from 9:00 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.

All dressed up and ready for Trick-or-Treating? Be sure to visit us here at the library. We’ll have treats of the non-candy variety to share with all the little ones dressed up in their costumes!

Find the Bat!

During the month of October a little bat will be hiding amongst the books in the Youth Services area of the library. A prize is given each day to the child that finds him first! This contest is designated for children birth – 6

th grade.

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October Teen Events

These events are designated for teens in 7th-12

th grade. Registration is required using a Prairie Trails Public Library card

unless otherwise noted. Registration opens Monday, September 26th at 9:00 a.m. either online or in person.

Teen Advisory Board

Tuesday, October 4th at 7:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. No registration is necessary, but a Prairie Trails Library card is required. Need to earn service hours? Join our Teen Advisory Board! This is a great opportunity for you to earn hours AND take part in teen services at the library. At each monthly meeting you can share your thoughts and ideas on future teen pro-gramming and suggest titles to purchase for the collections.

Teens: Black Light Paint Night

Wednesday, October 12th at 6:30 p.m. Length: 1 hour Come explore the world of luminescence and ultra-violet light. Create artsy glow in the dark masterpieces using black light, paints, and other cool glow in the dark supplies. (Fun hint: wear white - it might glow!)

Stories & Sandwiches: Buzzkill

Saturday, October 15th at 1:00 p.m. Limit: 15 Length: 1 hour Join us for this teen book discussion and enjoy lunch from Jimmy Johns! We will be discussing

Buzzkill by Beth Fantaskey. Millie joins forces with her classmate, gorgeous but mysterious

Chase, to try to uncover who murdered head football coach "Hollerin' Hank" Killdare--and why. Please stop by the Circulation Desk to checkout a copy of the book after you register.

What Are You Eating?

Tuesday, October 25th at 7:00 p.m. Length: 1 hour Think you know can tell the difference between Dorito flavors without seeing what you’re eating? Can you tell the differ-

ence between Coke and Pepsi? At this event we will be taking a series of blind taste tests and putting your taste buds to

the test. What exactly ARE you eating?

Teens join in the Halloween spirit and vote for your favorite horror literary character! Are you a fan of

the classics like Dracula or Frankenstein or more modern tales like Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar

Children? Stop by the library and let us know!

Teens, are you interested in volunteering at the library? Stop by the Youth Services Desk for more information and pick up a Teen Volunteer Application.

***Registration for November Youth and Teen events will begin

Monday, October 31st at 9:00 a.m. either online or in person.***

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Registration is required for the following adult programs unless otherwise noted.

To register you must have a Prairie Trails Public Library card. You can register online, in person, or by phone. Registration begins the week of Monday, September 26th at 9:00 a.m.

To register online, go to our webpage under About Us and click on Calendar. Select the program you want to register for and fill out the online form. Make sure you read all information as you register.

Thursday, October 6th at 6:00 p.m.

Interview Workshop

Learn how to have a successful interview. Bob Schlacks has more the 20 years of human resources experience. He has provided workshops for more than 15 years for Illinois Worknet. What “soft skills” companies are really looking for; what to do before, dur-ing, and after an interview; the importance of appearance, punctuality, and non-verbal communication; and having the variables with-

in your control working for you. This program is limited to 20 participants. This event is free but advance registration is required.

Monday, October 10th at 7:00 p.m.

Adult Coloring Night

Coloring is a relaxing activity that adults can enjoy, too. Come join us for an evening of coloring and conversation. We provide the coloring pages, colored pencils, and peaceful environment. You sit back, relax, and color!

This program is limited to 20 participants. This event is free but advance registration is required. PTPLD patrons have priority and may register up to two guests. You must be

18+ to attend.

Wednesday, October 19th at 10:00 a.m.

Boo Breakfast Bingo!

Come and have some fun! Prizes will be awarded to game winners. Get in the spirit, dress up in costume, and scare up some fun. Adult monsters with PTPLD cards are invited.

This program is limited to 40 participants. This event is free but advance registration is required. PTPLD patrons

have priority and may register one guest. You must be 18+ to play.

Saturday, October 15th from 9.15 a.m. - 4.30 p.m.

Scary Movie Marathon!!! We will be showing scary movies all day. Stop in for a feature or stay all day.

Horror of Dracula ( 9:15 a.m.),

The Fly (10:45 a.m.),

The Host (12:30 p.m.)

and The Conjuring(2:30 p.m.).

There will be light refreshments and prizes throughout the day.

This event is free. ***You must be 18+ to attend.***

October 2016 Adult Programs

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NON-PROFIT ORG

U.S. Postage

Bridgeview, Illinois

PERMIT NO.230

PRAIRIE TRAILS PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT

8449 MOODY AVENUE

BURBANK, IL 60459

Phone:708-430-3688

Fax: 708-430-5596

E-mail: pts@prairietrailslibrary.org

http://www.prairietrailslibrary.org

ECRWSS POSTAL CUSTOMER BURBANK, ILLINOIS 60459

Board of Trustees

Anita Byrne, President

Claudia Robuck, Vice-President

Diane Shields, Secretary

Ann Trovato, Treasurer

Scott Batzel, Trustee

Michael Valerio, Trustee

David Viverito, CPA, Trustee

Mary Ann Lema, Library Director

Dan Kloepper, Editor

Library Board

Meetings

The Library Board meets on the second Thursday of each month

at 7:30 p.m.

The meetings are open to the

public.

Patrons with disabilities who plan to attend library

programs and require certain accommodations are asked to contact the library at (708) 430-3688

Library Hours

Monday through

Thursday

9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Friday and Saturday

9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

New Movie Wednesdays Wednesdays, October 5th, 12th, 19st,

and 26th at 2:00 p.m.

Come in and watch a newly released DVD movie

on our projector system. Call the adult reference desk

a day or two ahead to find out what we will be showing.

Movies are free. You must be 18 or older to attend.

Registration is not required.

Thursday, October 20th at 7:00 p.m.

Join us in discussing Winter People by Jennifer McMahan. A limited number of copies will be available at the circulation desk beginning September 15th.

Registration is not required.

Wild Prairie Book Club