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Stan Lee (left), honorary chair of Li-

brary Card Sign Up Month & co-creator

of Spider-Man, the Hulk, X-Men, Iron

Man, and the Fantastic Four, encour-

ages children to get the most

important school supply of all:

your library card!

September 2014

South Holland Public Library

Library Hours:

Monday - Thursday: 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM

Friday: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM

Saturday: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Closed Sundays

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Now we bring you:

► Our NEW website!

► MORE Computer classes

► Library Card Sign Up

Month!

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Youth Programs

2 South Holland Public Library • 16250 Wausau Avenue • South Holland, IL 60473

MUSICAL STORY GO ROUND Sat. Sept. 6 2:00 PM Ages 4-7 Have fun in the Musical Story Go Round. Every “ride” has something new and different while we read stories and move to the music. This month’s theme is Apples. Pre-registration is necessary and begins Aug. 23. PAWS TO READ Mon. Sept. 8 6:30 PM Grades K-4 Curl up with a book and read to a furry canine friend. The dogs are fully trained and certified by Power Paws for Kids. Tails are sure to wag! Pre-registration is necessary and begins Aug. 25. MINECRAFT MANIA Tues. Sept. 9 6:30 PM Grades 3-6* For a new spin on computer training, we’ll be learning the basics of computing through the building blocks of MINECRAFT! Kids will be completing a series of puzzles that introduce the basics of computer programming and logic. Pre-registration is necessary and begins Aug. 26. LET’S GO LEGO-ING! Thurs. Sept. 11 4:00 PM Grades 3-6* Where can LEGOs take you? We have Star Wars, Ninja go, Harry Potter and more! Pre-registration is necessary and begins Aug. 28 STORY TIME @ PANERA Fri., Sept. 12 and 19 9:30 AM Ages 3-6 Come join us for stories, milk and cookies at South Holland’s Panera. Pre-registration is necessary and begins Aug. 29

POP-IN STORY HOUR Tues. Sept. 16-Oct. 21 6:30 PM Ages 3-5 Come in for a nontraditional style of

story time that includes stories, songs, games, and more. Pre-registration is appreciated and begins Sept. 2. Parents and siblings are welcome to attend.

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PRESCHOOL STORY HOUR Wed. Sept. 17-Oct. 22 10:30 AM Ages 3-5 Join us for a traditional style of story time that includes stories, songs, crafts and a variety of fun activities. Pre-registration is necessary and begins Sept. 3. THE SKY’S THE LIMIT Thurs. Sept. 18 6:30 PM Grades 3-7* Build a skyscraper that will stand up to an earthquake or a wind storm. Pre-registration is necessary and begins Sept. 4. LEGO BUDDIES Sat. Sept. 20 2:00 PM Grades K-2 with an adult* Little LEGOers are invited to build something awesome with the help of an adult. Sign-up as a child/adult team. Pre-registration is necessary and begins Sept. 6. KONNECT WITH K’NEX Mon., Sept. 22 6:30 PM Grades 3-8* Put on your engineering hat as you build K’nex structures . You can work by yourself or as a team. Sign up with a friend! Pre-registration is necessary and begins Sept. 8. POPPIN’ PRINTS Thurs. Sept. 25 6:30 PM Grades K-2 Have you ever painted with popcorn and balloons? Join the Jr. Artists as we create unique, one-of-a kind prints that pop with color! Pre-registration is necessary and begins Sept. 11. STORY TIME AT THE FARMER’S MARKET Fri., Sept. 26 3:30 PM Ages 3-6 Stop by the library’s booth for story time while shopping at S.H.’s Farmer’s Market. MINECRAFT MANIA Sat. Sept. 27 2:00 PM Grades 3-6* For a new spin on computer training, we’ll be learning the basics of computing through the building blocks of MINECRAFT! Kids will be completing a series of puzzles that introduce the basics of computer programming and logic. Pre-registration is necessary and begins Sept. 13.

* STEM program

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INVENTION OF WINGS by Sue Monk Kidd Saturday September 6 2:00 PM North Meeting Room “Hetty "Handful” Grimke, an urban slave in early nineteenth century Charleston, yearns for life beyond the suffocating walls that enclose her within the wealthy Grimke household. The Grimke’s daughter, Sarah, has known from an early age she is meant to do something large in the world, but she is hemmed in by the limits imposed on women.” –Goodreads

BINGO! Tuesday September 23 7:00-8:00 PM North Meeting Room

Bingo is back! Have fun and win prizes playing bingo!

WRITING BOOT CAMP with Earl Sewell Thursdays September 4, 11, 18 and 25 6:30-8:30 PM North Meeting Room

Do you have a novel that’s been dying to be born but you need direction on how to get started? Local author Earl Sewell will teach you how to read and think like a writer. He will explain how to create an outline and get you started writing your first chapter. Space is limited! Sign up at the Ask Desk today!

TRACE YOUR ROOTS GENEALOGY CLUB Thursday September 18 6:00-8:000 PM Grace Gowens Meeting Room The Genealogy Club meets the third Thursday of every month.

LAUGH MORE, STRESS LESS Tuesday September 16 7:00 PM North Meeting Room Laugh for the health of it! Learn how to oxygenate your body and brain by laughing. You can laugh standing up or sitting down. No jokes just pure joy.

Adult Programs

Nabi® is Here! The Nabi is a kid-friendly tablet loaded with fun and educational games that help support literacy be-

fore Kindergarten. Two brand new Nabi 2’s are now available to use anytime at the Early Literacy Desk in Youth Services.

Board Games Abound! The youth services department now has a collection of board games, including

classics like Clue, Monopoly and Battleship, available for in-house play anytime with an ID or Library Card.

Harvest Time in the Youth Garden Our SHPL Youth Garden is BOOMING with a delicious selection of

sweet corn, green beans, watermelon and more. From now until the end of the growing season we will be

hosting weekly harvest times every Wednesday from 12:00pm-1:00pm. Families are invited to make their se-

lections and try out their green thumbs.

1,000 Books Before Kindergarten The Summer Reading Program is officially over, but children aged 5 and

younger can still earn prizes for reading with the 1,000 Books before Kindergarten program. Participation is

ongoing and completely self-paced. Sign up anytime at the youth services department and receive your

starter kit.


Sun Mon Tue Wed 1

Labor Day

Library Closed

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Helping Hands 10:30 AM-1:30 PM (GG)

Video Games and More 3:00-5:00 PM (N)

Intro to Animation 6:00-7:30 PM (TL)

Knitters 6:30-8:30 PM (BR)

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Beginning Computer 11:00 AM-1:00 PM (TL)

Email 1:00--2:00 PM (TL)

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Job Search Workshop 10:30-11:30 AM (TL)

Resume Writing 12:30-1:30 PM (TL)

Computer Repair 1:30-2:30 PM (TL)

Paws to Read 6:30-7:30 PM (SH)

Marjan 6:30-8:30 PM (GG)

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Master Microsoft Office 1:30-2:30 PM (TL)


LinkedIn 3:30-4:30 PM (TL)

Delta Sigma Theta 5:00-8:30 PM (N)


Digital Drawing 6:00-7:30 PM (TL)

Minecraft Mania 6:30-7:30 (YS)

Computer Maintenance 6:00-8:00 PM (GG)

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Email 1:002:00 PM (TL)

Intro to WordPress 2:00-3:00 PM (TL)

Creative Club 3:30-4:30 PM (N)

Community Policing 6:00-8:00 PM (GG)

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Job Search Workshop 10:30-11:30 AM(TL)


Postcard Club 6:30-8:30 PM (GG)

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Intro to Animation 6:00-7:30 PM (TL)

Pop-In Story Hour 6:30-7:30 (SH)

Laugh More, Stress Less 7:00 (N)


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Preschool Story Hour 10:30-11:30 (SH)

Email 1:00-2:00 PM (TL)

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Computer Repair 1:30-2:30 PM (TL)

DHH 6:00-7:00 PM (GG)

Konnect with Knex 6:30-7:30 PM (SH)

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Bingo! 7:00-8:00 PM (N)

Pop-In Story Hour 6:30-7:30 (SH)

Digital Drawing 6:00-7:30 PM (TL)


Computer Maintenance 6:00-8:00 PM (GG)

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Davita 1:00-3:00 PM (GG)


Preschool Story Hour 10:30-11:30 (SH)

Email 1:00-2:00 PM (TL)


Teen Advisory 3:30-4:30 PM (N)

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Pop-In Stories 6:30-7:30 (SH)



Thu Fri Sat 4

Photo and Video Editing 11:00 AM-1:00 PM (TL)

Travel Movie Great Historic Sights of the World

Part 3 1:30 (N)

Facebook 5:30-6:30 PM (TL)

Twitter 7:30-8:30 PM (TL)

Writing Boot Camp 6:30-8:30 PM (N)

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Free Apps to Snatch 12:30-1:30 PM (TL)


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Kaplan Testing PSAT11:00PM (N)

Book Discussion

Invention of Wings 2:00 PM (GG)

Musical Story Go-Round 2:00-3:00PM (SH)

Teen Resume Building 11:00 AM-1:00 PM (TL)

Anime Club 2:00-4:00 PM (N)

Skype 1:00-2:00 PM

Advanced Photoshop 200-4:00PM (TL)

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Library Resources for YA’s 3:30-4:30 PM (TL)

Let’s Go Lego-ing 4:00-5:00 PM (SH)




12

Storytime @ Panera 9:30 AM

Social Media Networking 1:00-2:00 PM (TL)


Mac 101 3:00-4:00 PM

13

Computer Boot Camp for Kids 11:00 AM-12:00

PM (YS)

LOS 10:00AM-1:00 PM (GG)

AKA 10:00AM-1:00 PM (N)

Movie @2 Winter’s Tale 2:00 PM (N)

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Photo and Video Editing 11:00 AM-1:00 PM (TL)


Genealogy Club 6:00-8:00 PM (TBA)


The Sky’s the Limit 6:30-7:30 (GG)


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Storytime @ Panera 9:30 AM


Microsoft Word Grades 3-5 4:00-5:00 PM (YS)

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Lego-Buddies 2:00-3:00 PM (SH)

Kaplan Testing ACT 11:00 PM (N)

Skype 1:00-2:00 PM

Advanced Photoshop 200-4:00PM (TL)

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Poppin’ Prints 6:30-7:30 PM (GG)

Library Resources for YA’s 3:30-4:30 PM (TL)

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Social Media Networking 1:00-2:00 PM (TL)


Mac 101 3:00-4:00 PM

Storytime @ Farmers Market 3:30-4:00 PM

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Computer Boot Camp for Kids 11:00 AM-12:00

PM (YS

Minecraft Mania 2:00-3:00 (YS)

Women’s Organization 1:00-4:30 PM (N)

COLOR KEY TO PROGRAMS Adult Programs Children’s Programs Young Adult Programs All Ages Programs Resident Reservation

LOCATIONS TL = Tech Link Lab GG = Grace Gowens Leaf Room N = North Meeting Room SH = Story Hour Room YS = Youth Services BR = Board Room


Computer Classes

BEGINNING COMPUTERS & INTERNET Wednesdays September 3, 10, 17 & 24 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM Tech Link Lab This course is an introduction to computers and how to use them. Prior experience is not required. Please note: This is a series of classes that build on each other. Please plan on attending all sessions. EMAIL (Electronic Mail) (NEW !) Wednesdays September 3, 10, 17 or 24 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Tech Link Lab This course is an introduction to electronic mail or email. Learn to send, receive and handle electronic mail. Prior experience is not required. FACEBOOK 101 Thursdays September 4, 11, 18 or 25 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM Tech Link Lab Want to learn how to get on Facebook? Set up an account? Make new friends online? Here is where you can do it! No experience needed. TWITTER 101 Thursdays September 4, 11, 18 or 25 7:30 – 8:30 PM Tech Link Lab Want to learn how to get on TWITTER? Set up an account? Make new friends online? Here is where you can do it! No experience needed. Photo and Video Editing Thursday September 4 or 18 11:00 – 1:00 PM Tech Link Lab Basic editing functions including: cropping, centering, red eye, blur and other great features using Windows photo and video editing tools. (Basic computer skills are necessary.) Free Apps to Snatch Friday September 5 12:30 – 1:30 PM Tech Link Lab Get up to date on which apps are available on both Android and iOS operating systems. From apps that help with shopping and finding local restaurants to photo editing and financial documenting; we will cover a little of everything! Don’t miss out on these freebies!

SKYPE (All Ages) Saturdays September 6 or September 20 1:00 – 2:00 PM Mac Computers Learn to use Skype to communicate with family and friends Advanced Photoshop: Image Manipulations Saturdays September 6 or 20 2:00 – 4:00PM Tech Link Lab Learn advanced techniques for manipulating images in Adobe Photoshop. A basic knowledge of Photoshop techniques is required. JOB SEARCH WORKSHOP (NEW TIME!) Mondays September 8, 15, 22 or 29 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM Tech Link Lab This workshop is to assist people in searching for a job. Topics covered will include using networking, searching jobs databases and more. RESUME WRITING COURSE (NEW TIME!) Mondays September 8, 15, 22 or 29 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM Tech Link Lab Learn the basics of writing effective resumes to get the job you want. COMPUTER REPAIR Mondays September 8 or 22 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM Tech Link Lab Learn to take apart and repair your computer.

MASTER MICROSOFT OFFICE Tuesday September 9, 16, 23 or 30 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM Tech Link Lab Need to learn how to setup and use email using Outlook? Want to learn how to use Word? Excel? PowerPoint ? Come and utilize our Learning Express Library to do just that and more.

LINKEDIN 101 (New Social Media Series)(NEW!) Tuesdays September 9, 16, 23 or 30 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM Tech Link Lab Want to learn how to get on LinkedIn? Set up an account? Make new friends online? Here is where you can do it! No experience needed.

COLOR KEY TO PRO-GRAMS Adult Programs Children’s Programs Young Adult Pro-grams All Ages Programs


Computer Maintenance: How to Keep a Healthy Computer Tuesdays September 9 or 23 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Tech Link Lab Is your computer running slow? Are you getting virus warnings? Learn to keep your computer running smoothly and quickly with a few simple steps.

Intro to Wordpress Wednesday September 10 or 24 or Thursday September 30 (Wed) 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM (Thurs) 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM Tech Link Lab Want to set up a blog for your business or hobbies? Learn how to use Wordpress - both the free and upgraded versions. Also, learn ways to pay off your website for free! (Basic computer and internet searching skills are required).

Networking through Social Media Friday September 12 or 26 1:00 – 2:00 PM Tech Link Lab Want to get more people to check out your business or website? Learn how to use social media tools like Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and more to help boost the amount of interactions your website/business receives.

MAC 101 Fridays September 12 or 26 3:00 – 4:00 PM Mac computers Learn the basic concepts to use the Macintosh Computers.

Intro to Animation for Young Adults Tuesdays September 2 or 16 6:00 - 7:30 PM Tech Link Lab Learn the basics of Adobe Flash animation, which will include the layout and basic functions of the program, along with learning how to animate a bouncing ball! Teen Resume Building and Job Search Saturday September 6 11:00 – 1:00 PM Tech Link Lab Resume building is different for teens with no work experience. Learn how to create a resume that you can use to score your first job! We will

also be focusing on how to dress for the interview, tips on how to answer key interview questions and, most importantly, search for a job! Digital Drawing for Young Adults Tuesday September 9 or 23 6:00 - 7:30 PM Tech Link Lab Learn how to draw, color, and enhance your drawings using tools from Adobe Photoshop. Library ResourcesResources for Young Adults Thursdays September 11 or 25 3:30 – 4:30 PM

Tech Link Lab Researching for scholarly articles like journals, newsletter entries and online documents is the key to successfully obtaining “A’s” on those college research assignments. Learn how to navigate through the library’s databases with ease and confidence.

COMPUTER BOOT CAMP 4 kids (Ages 3 -6) Saturdays September 13 or 27 11:00 AM – NOON Youth Services Children will do fun activities while learning to use a computer. BEGINNING WORD for Grades 3 – 5 Friday September 19 4:00– 5:00 PM Youth Services Children will learn the basics of Microsoft Word.

►You may sign up for any ONE of the dates listed when there are multiple dates given.

►Series classes are marked. With series, plan to attend ALL the dates listed.

Computer Classes (cont.)

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Young Adult Programs

Paws to Read Youth Summer Reading Thank you for participating!

Fun Facts: 448 signed up! 3,708 books were read ! 33 programs with 625 attendees ! 398 Craft Packs distributed ! 192 raffle prize entries. Congratulations to the Winners: Haiven D. Corey M. Ceanna S. Teresa F.

Anime Club

Saturday September 6 2:00 – 4:00 PM North Meeting Room

We are going to watch the ending of the last part of “Attack on Titan.” Come see the

conclusion of this epic and thrilling anime series!

KAPLAN TESTING PSAT

Saturday September 6 11:00 PM North Meeting Room Take a free practice test, fully proctored by Kaplan Test Prep that will show you what to expect in a test-like environment. Space is limited so register today. Creative Club

Wednesday September 10 3:30 – 4:30 PM North Meeting Room

We will be working on a line of Fall related drawings and paintings to usher in the new season!

Grades 6-12. Please register at the “Ask Desk”.

KAPLAN TESTING ACT

Saturday September 20 11:00 AM North Meeting Room Take a free practice test, fully proctored by Kaplan Test Prep that will show you what to expect in a test-like environment. Space is limited so register today. Teen Advisory Board

Wednesday September 24 3:30 – 4:30 PM North Meeting Room

Come share your opinions and suggestions for new programs and activities that you would like

to see happen at the library! Grades 6-12. Please register at the “Ask Desk.”

Movies at the Library

TRAVEL MOVIE:

GREAT HISTOR-

IC SITES OF THE

WORLD PART 3

Thursday September 4

1:30 PM North

Meeting Room

Refreshments will be served!

FEATURE FILM:

WINTER’S TALE

Saturday September 13

2:00 PM

North Meeting

Room

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