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FOOTNOTES*Newsletter of the Dunlap Public Library District
ReDiscover your library. ReDiscover your community.
FOOTNOTES*Newsletter of the Dunlap Public Library District
ReDiscover your library. ReDiscover your community.
July, 2015 August, 2016 Volume 1 No. 7 Volume 2 No. 8
Monkey Joe’sRiverfront Museum
SonicWillow Knolls Movie Theater
JamberryOne World
Caterpillar Visitors CenterColdstone Creamery
Dairy QueenEmack & Bolio’sPeoria Rivermen
Peoria ChiefsKartville
Mt. Hawley BowlCulver’s
Texas RoadhouseChipotle
Chuck E. CheeseRunning Central
Dunlap Grade SchoolDunlap High School Women
in STEM
A special thank you to our Patrons and all the businesses and schools that made Summer Reading 2016 a huge success...
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Youth ServicesStorytime
Storytime is back! Starting the week of August 15th, come to the library at a time listed below for stories, songs, and lots of fun. We’ve even added an afternoon storytime!
Tuesdays @ 10 AMFamily Fun Storytime (All Ages)
Wednesdays @ 9:15 AM Book Babies Storytime(Birth – 24 months)
Wednesdays @ 10 AMPreschool Storytime (3-5 years old)
Thursdays @ 3:30 PMAfternoon Readers Storytime (All Ages)
Wednesdays@the Library
Minecraft ClubWednesday, August 24, 3:30 PMExercise your creativity in a collabo-rative setting. Children work together to learn, craft, and build their environ-ment. Ages 7+
PokéCraftEvery Wednesday, 2:30 PMStop by the library every Wednesday in August to make a Pokémon out of items that match the featured element of the week!
Pokémon GO to the library! Check out the bulletin board each week in August for a new Pokémon scavenger hunt to be done right here in the library. Who knows, you may even find some cool prizes along the way!
Take Home CraftAugustOrigami jumping frogs
Maker MondaysAugust 1, 8, 15, 22, & 29 4:00-7:00 PM Learn about all things Maker Space! Every Monday our sewing machines, embroidery machine, MaKey MaKey kits, and Mario Maker will be available to use. Discover the 3D printer and create on TinkerCAD. Open to all ages!August 8: LEGO Club will be featured! Work by yourself or in teams to meet the monthly LEGO challenge!!
Journal MakingTuesday, August 2, 3:00 PMCome on in and make a unique journal, perfect for the start of the school year!
LEGO ClubMonday, August 8, 4:00 PMJoin us for Maker Monday:LEGO Edition! Work by yourself or in teams to meet the monthly LEGO challenge.
Messy Craft Day: Bird FeedersTuesday, August 9, 10:00 AM Make a bird feeder for the fine feathered friends in your yard using seed and pea-nut butter. There will be a peanut free option available.
Back to School Scavenger Hunt!Wednesday, August 10, 3:00 PMGet your brain warmed up and ready for the first day of school while you hunt the library for items and clues!
Final Friday Party & PicnicFriday, August 12, NoonCelebrate your last Friday of free-dom by bringing your lunch for a picnic at the libray, followed by activities and games galore!
Preschool PicassoThursday, August 18, 10:00 AMBring your little budding artist to the library to create their next masterpiece!
Dunlap DaysSaturday, August 27
501st Legion Meet & Greet7:30 PMThe 501st Legion (Vader’s Fist), is an organization that is dedicated to spreading the magic of the Star Wars genre through their authentic looking costuming. Come to the library before the showing of The Force Awakens to meet and take photos with a costumed member and then make your own light sabre!
Light Sabre Building7:30 PMUse your skills (and maybe a little bit of the Force) to craft your very own light sabre!
Outdoor Movie Showing!Star Wars: The Force Awakens8:00 PM
ColorathonTuesday, August 30, All dayDrop in any time to join our all day coloring extravaganza!!
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*Registration requested for events marked with an * .
Please contact the library to sign up! 243-5716
Young Adult Programs
TAB MeetingTeen Advisory BoardThursday, August 4, 6:00 PMCome to our monthly meeting to discuss what YOU would like to do at the library, while enjoying snacks! Meeting will be the first Thursday of every month.
Decorate Your Locker & Supplies with MakerSpace Monday, August 15, 4:00 PMUse the Cricut, 3D printer, and the embroidery machine to create unique locker decorations and cus-tomize your school supplies! You must bring your own school supplies.
Volunteen SaturdaySaturday, August 209:00 AM - 4:00 PMDo you need service hours? Here is your chance to get them! The library will be hosting an all-day volunteer event on the 3rd Saturday of every month for our teenage patrons. Come for as little or as long as you like, and help us get ready for the next month while you rack up some needed service hours!
Pokémon GO @ the LibraryAre you a Pokémon GO player? Want to earn prizes while you play your new favorite game? Grab a Pokémon Bingo card and do just that! Fill out your card as you catch Pokémon in the month of August and turn in your bingos for a chance to win a cool prize.
Adult Services*Color Time for AdultsWednesday, August 10, 4:30 PMDid you enjoy coloring as a child? Well, join the newest art craze... coloring books are back! We will provide some designs to color as well as colored pencils. You may bring your own coloring pages, books and supplies, if you wish.Registration requested.
*Doodle Time for AdultsWednesday, August 24, 4:30 PMDo you like doodling? Remember making curly q’s in the margin of your notebook during high school English class? Join us to learn some new doodle designs! Bring a Mi-cron 01 type pen or ultra fin point Sharpie marker. We’ll provide the paper.Registration requested.
*Get Your Social Security Check UpTuesday, August 9, 11:30 amWhat you don’t know about Social Security could be costing you. Learn how to make the Social Security process easier, determine the benefits, and unscramble the alphabet soup of terms. Discover how Social Security and Medicare are connected and when to apply for retirement benefits.Registration requested.
KNIT ‘N’ STITCHFriday, August 12, 10:30 - 11:30 AMMeet new people as you work on a project you bring from home!
*Outsmart the ScammersWednesday, August 3111:30 AM- 12:30 PMIncidents of fraud are on the rise and scammers’ tactics are becom-ing more complex. Learn how to recognize a fraudulent encounter and how to protect yourself from becoming a victim. Discusses resources that are available if you or a loved one are targeted.Registration requested.
501st Legion, Vadar’s Fist
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Dunlap Public Library District302 S. First St. Dunlap, IL
p: 309.243.5716 f: 309.243.5874
www.dunlaplibrary.org
Board of TrusteesBeth Christensen – President
Bob Anderson – Vice PresidentEric Holshouser – Treasurer
Angela Dhall – SecretaryBrenda Christian
Jeff JensenBrian Puetz
Executive Director Ashley Huffines
Adult Services LibrarianMelissa Weyeneth
Youth Services LibrarianAlison Dixon
Head of Circulation Tina Murphy
Technical ServicesDebbie Gehrig
Marketing CoordinatorKelly Kerckhove
Circulation Staff and PagesElisa, Hannah, Jacob, Mary, Michaela, Pauline,
Ryan, Samantha, & Sydney
Weekly ProgramsYogaMondays & Wednesdays , 5:30 PMTuesdays & Thursdays, 8:45 AM Never the same twice! Bring a mat or towel, and a water bottle.Instructor led classes.
Asian Dance Saturdays, 1:30 PMIf Zumba is too fast, try Asian Dance!
Chair Yoga Thursdays, 2:00 PMInterested in trying yoga, but don’t think your body can? Well, this class is for you! Chairs provided. No mat needed. Wear comfortable clothing. Instructor led.
Mental @erobicsThursdays, 1:00 - 2:00 PMTime to stretch YOUR grey matter! Play a variety of brain games to stimulate your mind and have fun! No class on Thursday, August 4!
Book ClubsPage Turners Book Club Thursday, August 4, 1:00 PMWe will be talking about After You by Jojo Moyes. On September 1 our title will be The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah.
YA for All Tuesday, August 9, 6:30 PMJoin us at Barnes & Noble to discuss great YA titles everyone can enjoy. The title for August is Through the Woods by Emily Carroll. In September we will discuss Grave Mercy by Robin LaFevers.
“Who Picked This?” Book ClubTuesday, August 23, 10:00 AMWe will discuss LaRose by Louise Erdich. A Man Called Ove by Frederik Backman will be discussed on September 20.
Walk-n-Talk Book ClubThursday, August 25, 10:00 AMWe’re going to walk the trail while discussing A Walk in the Woods by Bill Bryson and pick the title for our next meeting on September 22.
7-Ups Book ClubThursday, August 25, 11:00 AMJoin our discussion of A Fall of Marigolds by Susan Meissner. On September 22 we will discuss A Good American by Alex George.
An Hour to Kill Book Club Monday, September 12, 6:30 PMLove mystery & suspense? Join us as we discuss The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie by Alan Bradley.
p: 309.243.5716 • f: [email protected]
www.dunlaplibrary.org
Mon–Thur, 9 am - 8 pmFriday, 9 am - 6 pm
Saturday, 9 am – 4 pm