july, 2015march, 2016 volume 1 no. 7volume 2 no. 3 footnotes · 2016-02-23 · crippled america:...
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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 March, 2016 Volume 1 No. 7 Volume 2 No. 3
Spotlight Programs for MarchCombine these programs for your body and mind!
Mental @erobicsTuesday, March 1 at 10:00 amThursday, March 3, 17, 24, and 31 at 1:00 pmHelp keep your mind sharp by doing brain teasers and other mentally stimulating puzzles and games!
Chair YogaThursday, March 3, 10, 17, 24, & 31 at 2:00 pmInstructor led - new every time! Gently stretch and work your muscles in a calm quiet environment.
Preview for AprilTake a sneak peek at what’s coming in April!
Identify Your Career PathTuesday, April 19, 5:30 - 8:30 pm
Thinking about a career change?
Take the Highlands Ability Battery test on your own at home (cost is $120 for the three hour test). In a group setting at the library go over your profile of natural abilities and learn how they fit into career paths that are right for you!*Registration required by March 31. Must take the Highlands Ability Battery Test by April 5 to attend this program.
A Note from the Director: Over the past year I’ve had some amazing experiencs working with the community of Dunlap! As the Director of Youth Services I taught kids to sew, managed our library’s most successful Summer Reading Program, and worked with District 323 to provide library programs and services in the schools. I am excited to continue working with the community as the new Executive Director of Dunlap Public Library District. Sincerely, Ashley Huffines
The library will have
a delayed opening of
11:00am on
Saturday, March 5
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Youth ServicesWelcome to our new Youth Services Librarian, Allison Dixon!
Storytime
Tuesdays @ 10 AM – Rhythm and Rhyme (Ages 2-3)
Wednesdays @ 9:15 AM: Book Babies (Birth – 24 months)
Wednesdays @ 10 AM: Preschool Storytime (3-5)
Thursdays @ 10 AM: All Ages (Bring the family!)
Monday, February 29 @ 10 AM: All AgesSpecial Storytime, join us for a story and craft celebrating Leap Year.
Wednesdays@ the Library
Every Wednesday 2:30 PM Lego Club Free BuildNeed something to do right after early release Wednesdays? Come to the library to build whatever you wish…let your imagination soar!
1st, 2nd, 3rd & 5th Wednesday 3:30 PMMake & Take March Drop into the library to do a quick March themed craft!
4th Wednesday 3:30 PM Minecraft Club Ages 7+ Exercise your creativity in a collaborative environment. Children work together to learn, craft, and build their creations.
March Madness
Take Home Craft March 1 - 31We give you the craft supplies, you take home the kit! Celebrate March and the end of cold weather by making an In Like a Lion Out Like a Lamb Wind Spinner.
Maker MondaysMarch 7, 14, 21 & 284:00-8:00 PM Learn about all things Maker Space! Every Monday our sewing machines, embroidery machine, and MaKey MaKey kits will be available to use. Use Super Mario Maker to create your own new game levels to play and share with others! Discover the 3D printer and create on TinkerCAD. Open to all ages!
Teen Tech WeekTuesday, March 8 Thursday, March 104:00 PMInterested in TinkerCad and 3D printing? Sign up for a time slot to design and print on our MakerBot printer. Create a personal account at tinkercad.com and design from home ahead of time if you choose. Space is limited - sign up early! Ages 13-18 years.
Pi Day Celebration!Monday, March 144:00 PMCelebrate Pi Day at the library and make a no-bake pie to take home!All ages.
Brown Bag & a MovieTuesday, March 29 NoonLooking for something to do during Spring Break? Pack a lunch and head to the library for a showing ofThe Good Dinosaur by Disney Pixar.
Chinese New Year party
Messy Craft Day: Shaving Cream PaintingThursday, March 31 @ 10:30 AMStop by the library and get wrist deep in some shaving cream! Ex-periment to see what happens when you mix paint, shaving cream, and paper together. And the best part? The mess stays here! All ages.
Battle of the BooksMarch 1 - 31Like books and basketball? Fill out a book bracket with your picks for favorite book and turn it in by March 15. Then, vote on your favorites and follow the results as they’re posted on the bulletin board in the children’s area. Collect points for correct guesses and win prizes! Brackets can be picked up at the front desk or printed online.All ages.
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*Registration requested for events marked with *. Please contact
the library to sign up!
Adult ServicesKNIT ‘N’ STITCHFriday, March 11, 10:30 - 11:30 AMMeet new people as you work on a project you bring from home!
DoodleTime Monday, March 14, 11:00 AM - NoonDo you like to doodle? Join us to learn some new doodle designs! Bring a Micron 01 type pen or ultra fine point Sharpie marker. We’ll provide the paper!
*College Admissions 101Tuesday, March 15, 6:30 - 7:30 PMEarly application...Early decision...SAT subject tests. The college admissions process is complicated. This seminar examines trends in college admissions and helps de-mystify the process. Designed for parents of high schoolers.
CACTUS Club Friday, March 18, 10 AM - Noon Bring a project to work on, meet others, and share ideas. Bring a friend!
*Retirement: Retirement IncomeTuesday, March 22, 1:00 - 2:00 PMLearn when social security benefits might be taxable. Covers qualified and non-qualified distribution from Roth and traditional IRAs. Presented by H&R Block. Questions are welcome!
*College AffordabilityTuesday, March 22, 6:30 - 7:30 PMIt used to be your in-state college was the best value in higher educaiton. Is that still the case? This presentation by Deb Clay from College Knowledge will look at need-based grants and merit-based
scholarships to help families find the path that is best for them. Designed for parents of high schoolers.
Weekly ProgramsYogaMondays & Wednesdays , 5:30 PMTuesdays & Thursdays, 8:45 AM Never the same twice! Instructor led classes.
Asian Dance Saturdays, 9:30 AMIf Zumba is too fast, try Asian Dance! No class on March 5 or 12.
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 @erobicsTuesday, March 1, 10:00 - 11:00 AMEvery Thursday, 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 THURSDAY, MARCH 10
Mental @erobics
Book ClubsPage Turners Book Club Thursday, March 3, 1:00 PMWe will be talking about H is for Hawk by Helen MacDonald. On April 7 our selection will be Landline by Rainbow Rowell.
Monday Morning Book Club Monday, March 14, 9:30 AMWe bring out the toys so the kids can play while we discuss Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston. Our next meeting will be on April 11 to discuss Rosemary: The Hidden Kennedy Daughter by Kate Clifford.
YA for All Tuesday, March 8, 6:30 PMJoin us at Barnes & Noble to discuss great YA titles everyone can enjoy. The title for March is: Bone Gap by Laura Ruby.
“Who Picked This?” Book ClubTuesday, March 15, 10:00 AMWe will discuss Animal, Vegetable, Miracle by Barbara Kingsolver. The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry by Gabrielle Zevin will be discussed on April 19.
7-Ups Book ClubThursday, March 24, 11:00 AMJoin us as we talk aboutThe Romanov Sisters by Helen Rap-paport. On April 28 we will discuss Vanessa and Her Sister by Priya Parmar.
An Hour to Kill Book Club Monday, March 14, 6:30 PMLove mystery & suspense? Join us as we discuss Black Eyed-Susans by Julia Heaberlin. On May 9 we will discuss Still Life by Louise Penny.
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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 DirectorAshley Huffines
Adult Services LibrarianMelissa Weyeneth
Youth Services LibrarianAllison Dixon
Head of Circulation Tina Murphy
Technical ServicesDebbie Gehrig
Administrative AssistantKelly Kerckhove
Circulation StaffAshley, Elisa, Jacob, Mary, Pauline, Ryan, & Sydney
Early Voting at the LibraryFriday, March 4, 10:00 AM - 6:00 PMFriday, March 11, 10:00 AM - 6:00 PMSaturday, March 12 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Illinois Republican and Democratic PrimariesTuesday, March 15There will NOT be voting at the libray, vote at your regular polling place.
Titles by the candidates:
Hard Choices by Hillary Rodham Clinton
Outsider in the White House by Bernie Sanders and John Nichols
Crippled America: How to Make America Great Again by Donald J. Trump
American Dreams: Restoring Economic Opportunity for Everyone by Marco Rubio
A Time for Truth: Reigniting the Promise of America by Ted Cruz
Immigration Wars: Forging an American Solution by Jeb Bush and Clint Bolick
A More Perfect Union: What We the People Can Do to Reclaim Our Constitional Liberties by Ben Carson M.D. and Candy Carson
Every Other Monday: Twenty Years of Life, Lunch, Faith, and Friendship by John Kasich
The Road to the Primaries