july, 2015october, 2017 volume 3 no. 10volume 1 no. 7 ...oct 09, 2017 · tunes dance party! put on...
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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 October, 2017 Volume 1 No. 7 Volume 3 No. 10
Fall FestivalJoin us on Tuesday, October 24 at 5:30
for our annual Fall Festival.
Enjoy games, activities, a costume contest, and much more!
Hosted by the Teen Advisory Board
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Youth ServicesStorytime
Tuesday - 9:45 AM Toddler Time StoryTimeThis storytime includes stories, fingerplays, songs, and sensory play perfect for toddlers! For children 18 months to 3 years.
Tuesday - 10:30 AM Family Fun StoryTimeStorytime fun for the whole fami-ly! Enjoy stories, songs, crafts, and more. This storytime is intended for children and babies of all ages and their caregivers.
Wednesday - 9:15 AM Book Babies StoryTimeA lapsit storytime perfect for babies 0 to 18 months. Enjoy very short stories interspersed with songs, rhymes, and fingerplays for ba-bies and parents. A brief playtime follows.
Wednesday - 10:00 AM Preschool StoryTimeEnjoy songs, stories, crafts, and more! For children ages 3 and older that are ready to listen to stories without their caregivers.
October Programs
Take Home Craft:Yarn Wrapped Mummies
DPL Code Club Friday, October 13, 4:00 PMCome to the library and learn how to code! This self-paced program is meant for ages 8 and older. We will meet the second Friday every month. If you want to learn how to build a website, app, or game, this is a great place to start!
Tots & Tunes: Monster Mash Monday, October 16, 10:00 AMCome for our monster themed Tots & Tunes dance party! Put on your scar-iest face (and maybe a costume too!) and get ready to dance to some ghoul-ish tunes. This program is intended for children 3 years old and younger.
Preschool PicassoThursday, October 19, 10:00 AMBring your budding artist to learn about a new artist every month. Watch your child create their next great masterpiece! Featured artist: Vincent Van Gogh
Messy Craft: Pumpkin ExtravaganzaFriday, October 20, All DayJoin us for a special, all day messy craft! Whether you want to paint, carve, or glue - you bring the pumpkin and we’ll provide the rest.
Fall FestivalTuesday, October 24, 5:30 PMCome on in for a night of Halloween delight! Join in a variety of Halloween activities put on by our Teen Advisory Board. TAB is made up of high school students who volunteer their time to plan events at the library and organize community service projects.
Totally Untidy ToddlersFriday, October 27, 10:00 AMIt’s time for a totally messy toddler friendly program! Come dressed for a mess and experience a new way to play.
YA CORNER
Teen Advisory Board MeetingThursday, October 6, 6:00 PMJoin TAB and talk about what YOU would like to do at the library. Get involved putting on programs, organizing service projects, talking about books, meeting study friends, and of course, eating lots of snacks!
TAB Lock-InSaturday, October 21, 4:00-10:00 PMCome in for an evening of food and fun as we get ready for our Fall Festival. This event is open to the current members of our Teen Advisory Board.
VolunteensSaturday, October 21, All DayDo you need service hours? Here is your chance to get them! The library will host an all day volunteer event on the third Saturday of every month for our teenage patrons. Come for as little or as long as you like, and help use get ready for the next month while you rack up some needed service hours.
Book to Movie ClubThursday, October 19, 3:00 PMBe a part of our quarterly book club where you have the chance to tell us everything you love and hate about that book to movie conversion! Bring a snack for the movie showing after our discussion. October movie & book: A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness.
The library will be closed Monday, October 9for Columbus Day.
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*Registration requested for events marked with *.
Please contact the library to sign up!
309.243.5716
Adult Services*ComputerTimeWednesday, October 4, 9:30 AMNeed help with Word, Publisher, email, and/or searching the internet? We’ll try to answer your questions!*Registration requested.
DoodleTimeWednesday, October 6, 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 Micron 01 type pen of ultra fine Sharpie marker. We’ll provide the paper.
Hail Damage...What You Should KnowTuesday, October 10, 6:30 PMDid your home incur hail damage recently? Thinking about having a new roof put on your home? Learn key factors to consider. Presented by State Farm insurance agent Gary Welch.
Knit ‘n’ StitchFriday, October 13, 9:30 AMNew Start Time!Meet new people as you work on a project you bring from home!
CACTUS ClubFriday, October 13, 10 AM - NoonBring a project to work on, meet others, and share ideas. Bring a friend!
College AffordabilityMonday, October 16, 6:45 PMIn-state college was always the best value, but is it still? Learn about need-based grants and merit-based scholarships that help families find the path that is best for them. Presented by Deb Clay of College Knowledge. This program will be most helpful to high school sophomores and juniors, and their parents.
Ready or Not: Preparing for the UnexpectedTuesday, October 17, 1:00 PMLife is full of surprises, some are bet-ter than others. A job loss, extended disability, or the loss of a family member can profoundly impact your family’s financial situation. Discover proactive strategies to help protect your family’s resources from life’s unexpected turns.
Chair Laughter YogaTuesday, October 17, 2:30-3:15 PMJoin us for this special 45 minute class as we combine the basics of chair yoga with the benefits of laughter. Wear loose and comfort-able clothing and be ready to laugh! Instructor led.
Rigid Heddle Weaving RabbleThursday, October 26, 11:00-1:00 PM Bring your rigid heddle loom, wind a warp, work on a project. If you don’t know what any of this means, join us and learn how to creatively use up your yarn stash! We will not be meeting in November or December.
College Admissions 101Thursday, October 26, 6:30 PMEarly applications...Early decision...SAT subject tests. The college admissions process is complicated. This seminar examines trends in admissions and helps demystify the process. Presented by Deb Clay of College Knowledge. Designed for high school sophomores and juniors, and their parents.
Weekly ProgramsYoga *NEW START TIME!*Mondays & Wednesdays , 5:30 PMTuesdays & Thursdays, 8:30 AM Never the same twice! Instructor led classes. Bring a yoga mat or towel, and a water bottle. No class on Monday, October 9.
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 PMTime to stretch your grey matter! Play a variety of brain games to stimulate your mind AND have fun!
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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 – SecretaryBonnie Windsor
Jeff JensenBrian Puetz
Executive Director Ashley Huffines
Adult Services Librarian Melissa Weyeneth
Youth Services Librarian Alison Dixon
Head of Circulation Tina Murphy
Technical Services Debbie Gehrig
Marketing CoordinatorKelly Kerckhove
Circulation StaffJake, Jana, Liz, Maddie, Mary, Michaela,
Pauline, Ryan, Samantha, Shreya, & Tricia
Book Clubs
YA for All Tuesday, October 3, 6:30 PMJoin us at Barnes & Noble to discuss YA titles for anyone! Our title for this month is Hush, Hush by Becca Fitzpatrick. On November 7 our title will be Jane, Unlimited by Kristin Cashore.
Cozy Little Book ClubWednesday, October 4, 11 AMDo you like a light and entertaining read? We do too! Ghost at Work by Carolyn Hart is our title for October. The title for our November 1 meeting will be Murder on the Orient Express by Agatha Christie.
Page Turners Book ClubThursday, October 5, 1 PMWe will be discussing A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles. On November 2 our selection will be A Man Called Ove by Fredrick Backman.
Monday Morning Book Club Monday, October 2, 9:30 AMWe’ll bring out toys for the kids while we discuss The Curious Charms of Arthur Pepper by Phaedra Patrick. Our title on November 13 will be Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen.
An Hour to Kill Book Club Monday, November 13, 6:30 PMLove mystery & suspense? Join us as we discuss The Murder of Roger Ackroyd by Agatha Christie.
“Who Picked This?” Book ClubTuesday, October 17, 10 AMWe will discuss Ordinary Grace by William Krueger. The Shipping News by Annie Proulx is our title for November 14.
Walk -n-Talk Book ClubThursday, October 26, 9:45 AMWe will gather in the parking lot to walk the trail while we discuss Snow Falling on Cedars by David Guterson. Our next title will be An Invisible Thread by Laura Schroff, discussed on January 25. We will not be meet-ing in November or December.
Mon–Thur, 9 am - 8 pmFriday, 9 am - 6 pm
Saturday, 9 am – 4 pm
p: 309.243.5716 f: 309.243.5874
www.dunlaplibrary.org