Meet our Summer Teen Interns: Marcos, Josiah, and Nabira!

JULY-AUGUST 2018

Drop-In Summer ProgramsRincón de actividades Come listen to stories and do crafts and activities in Spanish! Class

will be run in Spanish. Non-Spanish speaking families are welcome to

attend. All ages.

Mondays, July 2 – Aug. 13 1:00-1:30

Book Buddies Read or listen in our Play Space with one of our trained teen

volunteers. All ages.

Tuesdays, July 3-Aug. 14 1:00-2:00

KidCraft Come for a fun event full of crafting creativity! All ages (under 3 with

caregiver).

Tue., July 24 7:00-8:00

Gaming Join us after lunch for gaming! All ages.

Wednesdays, July 11 – Aug. 15 1:30-2:3

Activity CornerJoin us after lunch for stories, crafts, and activities. All ages.

Thursdays, July 5 – Aug. 16 1:00-1:45

Maker Friday Join us each Friday after lunch for a different maker project: robots, LEGOs, STEM fun, and more. All ages.

Fridays, July 6-Aug. 17 1:00-2:00

Reserve space at our programs online or call 630.458.3338. Registration for all programs is open unless otherwise noted.

CHILDREN SERVICES PROGRAMS

Need some one-on-one help?Book a librarian!

Ready to Read (20 min.): Grades 1-5

Early Literacy (20 min.): Ages 1-5

Math MANIA (20 min.): Grades 1-5

Call 630.458.3338, stop by the library, or sign up online at

addisonlibrary.libcal.com/appointments.

Limit one appointment every two weeks per patron.

1,000 Books Before Kindergarten Party!Come celebrate your achievement and progress at our annual 1,000

Books Before Kindergarten party! If you’d like to learn more and sign

up for 1,000 Books, please join us. Birth-5 years with caregiver.

Wed., Aug. 1 4:00-4:45

Kids’ Open Art Studio Come create your very own masterpiece or simply experiment with

different techniques - the sky is the limit! All ages (under 3 with caregiver).

Tue., Aug. 7 3:30-4:45

Cardboard Building Mania Come build your own cardboard city using just cardboard and your imagination! Grades K-5.

Wed., Aug. 22 4:30-5:15

National Hot Dog Day Enjoy stories about hot dogs and make a recipe book for different types of hot dogs. All ages.

Thu., July 19 4:00-4:45

For the Whole Family

Family Movie Nights

Wed., July 11 and Aug. 1 6:00-8:00

Sensory MoviesDrop-in. The lights will be up and the volume will be lowered.

Participants are free to move around, talk, or even dance in the aisles

during the movie. Sensory toys will be available.

Sat., July 14 and Aug. 11 10:00-12:00

DIY Ice CreamCool off with your own creation! Learn how to make ice cream without

an ice cream machine. All ages.

Tue., July 24 1:00-2:00

Read Books, Juggle Everything ElseFree tickets available beginning July 1. Come and be amused, amazed

and entertained by Truly Remarkable Loon during this program filled with juggling, balancing, plate spinning, non-stop comedy and a huge dose of foolishness. All ages.

Wed., July 25 7:00-8:00

Big Run Wolf RanchFree tickets available beginning Aug. 1. Do you love learning about

animals? Then you won’t want to miss this opportunity to see wild

animals such as a groundhog, skunk, and porcupine. But wait…it gets

even cooler…you’ll also see a coyote and a wolf!

Wed., Aug. 15 7:00-8:00

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Story Times

Summer Session II: Weeks of July 16-Aug. 6.

Registration begins July 1.

Fall Session of Story Time begins the week of

Sep. 10. Registration will open Aug. 15.

Toddler Story Time 2-3 years with caregiver.

Mon., July 16 – Aug. 6 10:00-10:30

Thu., July 19- Aug. 9 11:00-11:30

Creative CornerDrop-in. Join us for a Polish-English story

time. . Non-Polish speaking families are

welcome to attend. All ages.

Mon., July 16-Aug. 6 10:45-11:15

Stories @ Panera1600 W. Lake Street in Addison. Toddlers and

preschoolers with caregivers.

Mon., July 16 and Aug. 20 2:30-3:00

Evening Family Story Time

Mon., July 16 and Aug. 20 6:30-7:00

Family Story Time Geared toward 3-5 years but all ages and

caregivers welcome.

Wed., July 18-Aug. 8 11:00-11:30

Book Babies Birth-24 months with caregiver.

Thu., July 19-Aug. 9 10:00-10:30

¡Hola! Join us for our Spanish/English story time!

All ages welcome; knowledge of Spanish is

not required. ¡Nos vemos pronto! All ages.

Thu., July 19-Aug. 9 10:30-11:00

Sensory Play Stations Join us for a sensory play station adventure

open to kids of all abilities. Birth-Grade 5.

Sat., July 21 11:00-12:00

Sat., Aug. 18 11:00-12:00

We ask that patrons register for all Children Services programs except for those listed as “drop-in.”

Ukulele JamCome practice on our fabulous ukuleles during our

4th annual Ukulele Jam! Grades 3-5.

Mondays: July 9, 16, 23, and 30 4:30-5:00

Junior Astronomers Explore the solar system in our quest to become junior astronomers! Grades K-5.

Tue., July 10 and Aug. 14 4:00-4:45 .

Coji Code Come learn to program our newest robots with

emoticons. Grades 3-5.

Wed., July 11 4:00-5:00

Preschool Jamboree Join us for music and fun as we learn about rhythm

and try out different instruments! 2-5 years.

Fri., July 13 11:30-12:15

Wild Weather: Volcano Edition We’ll experiment and learn about some of history’s

most famous volcanoes. Grades 2-5.

Tue., July 17 4:00-5:00

Sketch It! Join us to discuss, draw, and create a comic book

that is inspired by your imagination. Grades 3-5.

Comic Book Edition

Wed., July 18 4:00-4:45

Final Project Edition

Wed., Aug. 8 4:00-4:45

I Survived: Library Edition Do you like the I Survived books? Join us as we

complete challenges together and learn along the

way! Grades 2-5.

Tue., July 24 4:00-5:00

Harry Potter’s Birthday Party Come celebrate Harry Potter’s birthday with a

Hogwarts-inspired celebration! Costumes not

required, but encouraged!

Tue., July 31 4:00-5:00

Storytelling 101 Learn how to tell a great story with us! Each

session will cover a different topic: retelling fairy tales, storytelling games, and creating your own

story. Grades 1-5.

Thu., Aug. 2, 9, and 16 4:00-4:45

Magic Workshop with Gary Kantor Come have a great time as we learn thrilling

and entertaining magic tricks! All materials are

provided, and participants will receive a magic kit

to take home. Grades 1-5.

Mon., Aug. 6 4:00-5:00

ARTventures We’ll introduce toddlers and preschoolers to

drawing and painting techniques! 2-5 years.

Fri., Aug. 10 11:30-12:15

Early Science Stations Join us for preschool science fun! 2-5 years with

caregiver.

Mon., Aug. 13 10:00-10:45

3D Printing Workshop for Kids Grades 1-5.

Wed., Aug. 15 4:00-4:45

Board Game BlastCome play your favorite board game and learn

about some new ones! Grades 1-5.

Thu., Aug. 23 4:30-5:30

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Aru Shah and the End of TimeRoshani Chokshi

Aru is your average twelve-year old girl, until she accidentally awakens a demon called the Sleeper by lighting an ancient cursed lamp. Now her mother and classmates are frozen, and the Sleeper is off to awaken the god of destruction. Can Aru save her mother – and the world – in time? Hang on for on-the-edge-of-your-seat action, wondrous places, and delightfully funny characters, even in the darkest situations. You can’t help but root for Aru!

Staff Picks for Kids

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PLAN YOUR DREAM VACATION AT THE

LIBRARY

Check out our Travel Collection

Get the Scoop AtoZ World Travel

Document the Trip with our GoPro

This database features travel information such as: passport, visa, immunization, food, climate, currency, transportation and more for over 200 cities around the world!

For more information, or to schedule a one-on-one training session with a librarian please call 630.458.3320.

Whether you’re going to visit the

mountain valleys of Colorado,

the wine country of California,

or throw a shrimp on the barbie

in Australia, we’ve got the travel

books to plan your trip.

Journey to the IT Help Desk to check out our GoPro!

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Teen programs are for grades 6-12. For all teen programs, call 630.458.3319 or visit our website.

Time TravelWin epic battles, survive the Oregon Trail, and crack secret codes while traveling to a different place

and time period each week.

Mondays 1:30-2:30

Social LifePractice making and keeping friends in a fun and safe space.

Wednesdays 1:30-2:30

HealthGet moving with our weekly Zumba exercise class. Zumba combines Hip-Hop, Salsa, and other dance

styles with aerobic exercise.

Thursdays 1:30–2:30

CodingGet started with the languages that control technology and the Internet. We’ll use games and online

tools to introduce Javascript, HTML, and Python.

Thursdays 1:30-2:30

Science

Hands-on challenges in robotics, engineering, and chemistry that will inspire everyone to be a scientist.

Fridays 1:30-2:30

KickStartStart off your next year of school with new friends, new skills, and extra credit in your

Indian Trail classes. Students entering

grades 6-8 are welcome to come to as many

sessions of our KickStart camps as they want!

Let’s Get LostAdi Alsaid

Leila’s road trip will be life-changing and not just for her. As she crosses the country in her bright red car, Leila will touch the lives of four teens at

turning points in their lives. Since the novel is told from each character’s point

of view, Leila’s own story remains a mystery until the last chapter. It is her

heartbreaking reason to run that will resonate most deeply with readers. Keep

traveling with this story until the very end.

Going BovineLibba Bray

Cameron’s going to die. Before he does, he’ll have the adventure of a lifetime

accompanied by a punk angel and a gamer garden gnome. Part fantasy, part

all-too-real coming of age story, Cameron’s journey will keep readers laughing out loud as they consider life’s deepest questions.

TEEN PROGRAMS

Staff Picks for Teens

Senior ClubMovie and Discussion

Thu., July 5 11:30-2:00

Learn to Make Book Art

Thu., Aug. 2 11:30-2:00

Stenciling 101Learn the art of stenciling. Bring a light-colored, cotton t-shirt to embellish. You can use

old t-shirts for this activity. All other materials will be provided.

Fri., July 6 11:00-12:00

Chef Maddox presents Vegetarian Cooking Curious about learning to cook vegetarian meals? Wanting to take advantage of your

fresh produce?

Mon., July 9 7:00-8:00

Chair Yoga Led by certified instructor Marti Anne. No prior experience is necessary.

Thu., July 12 and Aug. 9 11:00-12:00

Mindful Meditation Thu., July 12 and Aug. 9 7:00-8:00 Sat., July 7, 14, 21, 28: 12:00-1:00 Sat., Aug. 4, 11, 18, 25: 12:00-1:00

Political Discussion GroupLove talking politics? Interested in hearing others’ perspectives? This is the group for you!

Wed., July 11 and Aug. 1 7:00-8:00

Crafty Crew Bring your own craft to work on with others.

Mon., July 16 and Aug. 20 7:00-9:00

Learn Lynda.com Been looking to add to your skillset? Join us for a demonstration.

Tue., July 17 11:30-12:30 and 7:00-8:00

Fri., July 20 11:30-12:30

Retro GamingDo you miss your old game console, or maybe you completely missed out on the early

days of video gaming? We will have some games, consoles, and adapters to start with,

and hope that you will bring your favorite gaming equipment, including TVs, to share during this program too. All consoles and games from the 80’s, 90’s and early 2000’s are

welcome!

Sat., July 21 and Aug 18 2:30-4:00

Book Clubs

ADULT PROGRAMSProgramming for adults is intended for ages 18 and up and requires registration unless otherwise noted.

The Book BunchDo you like social gatherings around books? If so, you’ll fit right into this monthly book club!

Reader’s

Choice

Tue., July 10 7:00-8:00Leaving Time by Jodi Picoult

Tue., Aug. 14 7:00-8:00Pick a Medical or Legal thriller

Forever Young: A 20s/30s Book ClubMake new friends and discuss the best in Young Adult

literature at our monthly book club.

Wed., July 18 7:30-8:30I’ll Give You the Sun by Jandy Nelson

Wed., Aug. 15 7:30-8:30In Search of Us by Ava Dellaira

Between the LinesAre you an avid reader and enjoy discussing the books you read? The Addison Public Library and the Addison Park

District are hosting a monthly book discussion at the

Community Rec Center.

Reader’s

Choice

Mon., July 16 10:00-11:00Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro

Mon., Aug. 20 10:00-11:00Pick a Medical or Legal thriller

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1970s Tasting HistoryExplore cooking from the 1970s with Ellie Presents. Taught in authentic

costume with period appropriate ingredients and recipes. Space is limited to

30 people; priority will be given to Addison Library card holders.

Mon., Aug. 13 6:30-8:30

Pineapple Tree When’s the last time you’ve constructed a pineapple tree? No advanced

skill required except a little patience!

Mon., July 23 7:00-8:00

Matinee MoviesCall us at 630.458.3320 to find out what movies are playing.Thu., July 26 11:30-1:00Tue., July 31 11:30-1:00 Tue., Aug. 28 11:30-1:00 Thu., Aug. 30 11:30-1:00

Candle DecorationWhy spend a lot of money on a candle when for just a few dollars you can make your own? Candles will be provided. Please bring your hair

dryer for this project. Tue., Aug. 7 7:00-8:00

KaraokeHave you noticed that the karaoke clubs are full, but they’re always

singing songs that you’re not familiar with today? Come to sing the

songs you remember and more music that today’s young have never

heard of (but should have).

Wed., Aug. 8 6:30-8:00

Detox Your Body Wondering how to reduce toxins? Do you even know what a toxin is?

Mon., Aug. 20 7:00-8:00

Planning for IncapacityLearn about how you can protect yourself and your family by planning

ahead with essential legal documents and financial pre-planning for possible nursing home admission.

Wed., Aug. 22 7:00-8:00

Leslie Goddard presents Louisa May Alcott Celebrate Little Women’s 150th anniversary with us!

Wed., Aug. 29 7:00-8:00

Staff Picks for Adults

Natural Causes: an epidemic of wellness, the certainty of dying and killing ourselves to live longerBarbara Ehrenreich

A razor-sharp polemic which offers an entirely new understanding of our bodies, ourselves, and our place

in the universe, Natural Causes describes how we

over-prepare and worry way too much about what is

inevitable.

Darth Bane: Path of Destruction Drew Karpyshyn

Have you ever watched Star Wars and thought,

“This trilogy would be a lot more interesting if Luke

joined the Dark Side and was played by Arnold Schwarzenegger”? Good news! This book reads like a

steroid filled with 80s space opera!

The Omnivore’s Dilemma: A Natural History of Four Meals Michael Pollan

Today, buffeted by one food fad after another, America is suffering from what can only be described as a national eating disorder. Will it be fast food tonight or

something organic? Or perhaps something we grew

ourselves?

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Get GmailingEveryone is doing it! The most popular emailing service provided by Google can

help you get connected to family, friends and employers. Come create a Gmail

account, send an email, and sign out properly.

Sun., July 1 3:00-4:30

What is Google Drive?Come learn what Google drive is and how you can use it in your life.

Sun., July 15 3:00-4:30

Get Linked[In]Look your best and come get your LinkedIn picture taken at the library. Learn

the key elements needed for your profile, how to use groups, discussions, and searches to achieve your desired professional results for business or job searching.Tue., July 17 3:00-4:30

Using Microsoft Word to Format Your Resume and Cover Letter Learn what employers are looking for on your resume and cover letter.

In this class you will learn how to create a resume or cover letter using a

template from Word. We will provide laptops for you to get started.

Sun., Aug. 12 3:00-4:30

Tech Drop-InDo you have a personal tech question? Drop-in between the times stated and have your tech questions answered. If the tech question is tooadvanced or requires more time, you will be referred accordingly. English/Spanish help available.

Mon., Aug. 20 10:00-12:00

Technology programs are intended for ages 16 and up and require registration unless otherwise noted.

TECHNOLOGY

WELCOME ANGELICA!We’re excited to welcome Angelica as our new Digital Services

Coordinator. You can find her in the Creative Studio making something awesome!

What does a Digital Services Coordinator do?

Offers one-on-one training on: Microsoft software Email Tablets Smartphones Creative Studio equipment

Make an appointment with Angelica by calling 630.458.3354

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Get your Knitting OnHave you always wanted to learn how to knit? Now’s the time! We will

provide all materials or feel free to bring your own from home.

Tue., July 3 3:00-4:30

Make a 3D KeychainUsing a combination of thingiverse.com and TinkerCAD, learn how to

make a personalized and unique keychain. TinkerCAD account required before coming to class.

Sun., July 29 3:00-4:30Mon., July 9 6:00-7:30

Doodling DoodlesDo you like to draw? Come doodle in the Creative Studio and take

your very own exclusive bookmark home. Materials and music will be

provided.

Tue., July 31 3:00-4:30

Summer Door DécorUsing our Cameo and Silhouette software create a stencil to spruce

up a blank wooden pane to be hung on your door. We’ll provide all the

materials and you will leave with your unique piece.Mon., Aug. 6 6:00-7:30

Create an Empowerment PosterCome make a positive, motivational poster with our Cameo cutter.

Tue., Aug. 28 6:00-7:30

CREATIVE STUDIO

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Sign up for the Summer Reading Program at

any of our Help Desks!

Computación BásicaVen a conocer un poco más acerca de la computadora. La clase estará abierta para responder cualquier duda o pregunta que usted tenga sobre la computación básica. También es una gran oportunidad para saber que clases a la comunidad le gustaría ver en el futuro.

Lunes, 23 de julio 7:00-8:30

Clases de uno-a-uno

Ofrecemos clases de lectura y matemáticas para niños. Ven a la biblioteca, llama al 630.458.3335 o inscríbete en línea

en addisonlibrary.org/children.

Alfabetización Temprana (20 minutos): En cada

cita leeremos un cuento y revisaremos consejos de

lectura temprana esenciales para el desarrollo y el

aprendizaje. Citas disponibles en español con Omar

y Louise para los niños pequeños de 1 a 5 años y sus

cuidadores.

Lectura de VeranoLlena un cuadro después de terminar 20 minutos de cualquier actividad de lectura. Después de completar los 25 cuadros regresa tu registro a la biblioteca para recibir una camiseta y una entrada para el gran premio del sorteo de verano.

Hasta el 18 de agosto.

EN ESPAÑOL

Rincón de Actividades¡Únete a nosotros para escuchar cuentos, hacer manualidades y actividades en español! Para todas las edades. No necesitas inscribirte.

Lunes, 2 de julio – 13 de agosto 1:00-1:30

Celebración de 1,000 libros antes del kínder¡Ven a una fiesta especial para celebrar tu progreso en nuestra fiesta anual de 1,000 libros antes del kínder! Si quieres obtener más información y inscribirte en el programa de 1,000 libros antes del kínder y la celebración, por favor, ven y únete a nosotros para la celebración;

¡Bocadillos para losniños y manualidades estarán disponibles!

Miércoles, 1 de agosto 4:00-4:45

¡Hola!¡Únete a nosotros para actividades y cuentos en español e inglés! Diviértete escuchando tus cuentos favoritos y también para hacer manualidades. Todos son bienvenidos; no es necesario hablar en inglés.

Jueves, 19 de julio – 9 de agosto 10:30-11:00

Kreatywny KącikNie ma rejestracji. Zapraszamy każdego na polski program. Będą to zajęcia artystyczne, opowiadanie bajek, i śpiewanie piosenek. Wszyscy są mile widzani. Program jest otwarty dla wszystkich grup wiekowych.

W poniedziałki, 16 lipiec – 6 sierpień 10:45-11:15

Letnie czytanie Wypełnij jedeną kratkę po 20 minutach czytania. Zwróć w całości uzupełnioną tabelkę aby otrzymać podkoszulkę i rejestracje na losowanie do głównej loterii.

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Friday and Saturday

9:00-5:00

Sunday

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Library Closings

Independence Day

Wed., July 4

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Addison Public Library promotional

purposes.

Board of Trustees

Robert J. Kepka

President

Lisa Knauf

Vice President

Marianne Fotopoulos

Treasurer

Kathi Reed

Secretary

Linda Durec

Trustee

Maria Sinkule

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