Prairie Trails Public Library District BOARD OF TRUSTEES James V. Rokaitis President Anita Byrne Vice-President Diane Shields Secretary Kenneth J. Twadell Treasurer Ann Trovato Michael Valerio Claudia Robuck Ruth E. Faklis Library Director Library Board Meetings The Library Board meets on the second Thursday of each month Library Hours Monday through Thursday 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Patrons with disabilities who plan to attend library programs and require certain accommodations are asked to contact the library at (708) 430-3688 Dan Kloepper Editor APRIL 2013 A Visit with…Barb Rosenstock! Monday, April 15 th at 7:00 p.m. All Ages; Open to any library card holder Celebrate National Library Week with a visit from Barb Rosenstock, formerly of Burbank, the noted author of several children's books, including The Camping Trip That Changed America & Fearless! Enjoy Ms. Rosenstock's exciting interactive presentation on the writing and research behind her books. Copies of her books will be available to purchase for autographing. Jobs and Java Staff members of the library are once again offering FREE seminars to assist patrons that are seeking employment. There are three seminar topics which will focus on the process of the job search. The sessions are limited to 11 registered participants so that we can give quality time to each attendee and offer a ‘hands-on’ approach to the computer side of the job hunt. Tuesday, April 23 rd at 1:30 p.m. – 3 p.m. Jobs and Java: Resumes and interviews Wednesday, April 24 th at 1:30 p.m. – 3 p.m. Jobs and Java: Basic computer class Thursday, April 25 th at 1:30 p.m. – 3 p.m. Jobs and Java: On-line job searching These seminars are open to patrons residing within Burbank, Nottingham Park, and surrounding areas, you will need a library card to participate. These seminars are free but advance registration is required. Please call the library at (708) 430-3688 and ask for the adult reference desk to register. The Board of Trustees and Staff of the Prairie Trails Public Library District Cordially invite our patrons and friends to attend “out of this world” programming at a celebration in honor of 20 years of service for SHERI STARR – Assistant Library Director On Tuesday, April 16 th , 2013 4:00 p.m. – “Outta This World Craft” – Youth Dept. Travel the galaxies and have fun with a space-tacular craft! 6:30 p.m. – History of Star Trek® Collectibles - Adult Dept. Join Sociology professor and Star Trek fan John Tenuto for a fun look at 46 years of collectibles. Immediately following the Collectible Program: Sheri Starr will receive a plaque for 20 years of service to our library. A cake and punch reception will follow.
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Prairie Trails Public
Library District BOARD OF
TRUSTEES
James V. Rokaitis
President
Anita Byrne
Vice-President
Diane Shields
Secretary
Kenneth J. Twadell
Treasurer
Ann Trovato
Michael Valerio
Claudia Robuck
Ruth E. Faklis
Library Director
Library Board Meetings
The Library Board
meets on the second
Thursday of each month
Library Hours
Monday through
Thursday 9 a.m.
to 9 p.m.
Friday and Saturday
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Patrons with
disabilities who plan
to attend library
programs and require
certain accommodations are
asked to contact the library
at (708) 430-3688
Dan Kloepper Editor
APRIL 2013
A Visit with…Barb Rosenstock!
Monday, April 15th at 7:00 p.m.
All Ages; Open to any library card holder
Celebrate National Library Week with a visit from Barb Rosenstock, formerly of Burbank, the noted author of several children's books, including The Camping Trip That Changed America & Fearless! Enjoy Ms. Rosenstock's exciting interactive presentation on the writing and research behind her books. Copies of her books will be available to purchase for autographing.
Jobs and Java
Staff members of the library are once again offering FREE seminars to assist patrons that are
seeking employment. There are three seminar topics which will focus on the process of the
job search. The sessions are limited to 11 registered participants so that we can give quality time to each attendee and offer a ‘hands-on’ approach to
the computer side of the job hunt.
Tuesday, April 23rd
at 1:30 p.m. – 3 p.m. Jobs and Java: Resumes and interviews
Wednesday, April 24
th at 1:30 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Jobs and Java: Basic computer class
Thursday, April 25th
at 1:30 p.m. – 3 p.m. Jobs and Java: On-line job searching
These seminars are open to patrons residing within Burbank, Nottingham Park, and surrounding areas, you will need a library card to participate. These seminars are free but advance registration is required. Please call the library at (708) 430-3688 and ask for the adult reference desk to register.
The Board of Trustees and Staff of the
Prairie Trails Public Library District
Cordially invite our patrons and friends to attend
“out of this world” programming at a
celebration in honor of 20 years of service
for
SHERI STARR – Assistant Library Director
On Tuesday, April 16th
, 2013
4:00 p.m. – “Outta This World Craft” – Youth Dept.
Travel the galaxies and have fun with a space-tacular craft!
6:30 p.m. – History of Star Trek® Collectibles - Adult Dept.
Join Sociology professor and Star Trek fan John Tenuto for a fun look at
46 years of collectibles.
Immediately following the Collectible Program:
Sheri Starr will receive a plaque for 20 years of service to our library.
A cake and punch reception will follow.
P A G E 2
Children’s Programming
Storytimes are continuing through the end of April. Call or
visit the youth services desk to check for availability.
Outta This World Craft Tuesday, April 16th at 4:00 p.m. Children of all Ages; if child is 8 years or younger,
an adult over 16 must be present to help with the craft.
Limit: 80
Travel the galaxies and have fun with a space-tacular craft! Materials will be provided.
“Global Warming! What’s a Kid to Do?” Monday, April 22nd at 7:00 p.m. All Ages
Celebrate Earth Day! Journey with Kidsworks Touring Theatre Company in an educational and eye awakening performance for children of all ages. Kidsworks brings Global Warming myths and facts to life, and offers positive solutions to saving the air, the trees, the oceans and ourselves!
Empowering Girls to Uncover Their Truth Tuesday, April 23rd at 4:00 p.m.
For girls ages: 9-17 Length: 11/2 hours
Gina Marie’s program incorporates breathing exercises, yoga, medita-tion, deep relaxation, positive intention, interactive talk and creative art. This program will inspire girls and get them learning more about them-selves.
Please bring a journal for the program. This is a rescheduled program date.
Babies and Books Bonanza Friday, April 26th at 10:00 a.m. Ages: Birth-3 years old; Parent or caregiver must be present Limit: 20 Length: 30 minutes
Join us for a storytime filled with interaction with your child! Have fun with short stories, fingerplays and songs. The little ones will enjoy fun with puppets, puzzles and blocks!
Spring Bingo Tuesday, April 2nd at 4:00 p.m.
Grades: K-3
Limit: 15 Length: 45 minutes
All you “Bingo” lovers come and play a few rounds of “Bingo!” This game is easy to play and does not require any reading ability. Winners will get prizes and sweet treats will be given out to all participants after the games. So sign up soon!!!
How Many Jelly Beans? Thursday, April 4th at 11:00 a.m.
Grades: K-2nd
Limit: 20 Length: 45 minutes
Did you ever wonder how many jelly beans you could carry in one hand? If you ate three jelly beans every day for a year, how many jelly beans would you eat? How many jelly beans is too many? Well, we’re going to find out! We will read “How Many Jelly Beans,” by Andrea Menotti and complete a craft with jelly beans.
Registration is required for all programs unless otherwise noted. A Prairie Trails
Library Card is required at time of signup and must be presented at time of
program. An adult can sign up to three children on one adult library card.
Teen
P A G E 3
Mystery Grab Bag Tuesday, April 9th at 3:00 p.m.
All Ages; if child is 8 years or
younger, an adult over 16 must be
present to help with the craft.
Limit: 40
Grab a bag and find a mystery. Create the surprise found inside.
Materials will be provided.
Scrabble Wars Saturday, April 13th at 11:00 a.m.
Grades: 3-6
Limit: 15 Length: 1 hour
Do you enjoy the thrill of competition or just getting together with friends to play games? If so, come and join us for a great war of Scrabble. Snacks will be provided.
Beautiful Oops! Saturday, April 13th at 1:00 p.m.
Grades: K-2nd
Limit: 20 Length: 45 minutes
Young, artistic minds in grades K-2nd
are invited to use
their imagination. Any tears, rips, or spills on the paper,
are just the beginning of endless possibilities. There is
no right or wrong in this program as long as you use
your creativity.
Paint will be used in this activity,
so please dress accordingly.
Art Exploration:
“Fractured Perspective
– The Cubist Vision of
Pablo Picasso”
Saturday, April 20th at 1:00 p.m.
Grades: K-3
Limit: 20 Length: 1 hour
Ever draw a picture and think about what it would look like if you cut it up and rearranged the pieces? Pablo Pi-casso did. We’ll hear his story and then create our own modern masterpieces!
Earth Day Craft Saturday, April 27th at 11:00 a.m.
Grades: K-6
Limit : 30 Length: 40 minutes
Celebrate Earth Day by making a Panda Photo craft. Remind the world to help save Pandas and all animals.
If child is 8 years or younger, an adult over 16 must be present to help with the craft.
Mad Scientists: How
Salty Does the Sea Have
to Be for an Egg to
Float? Saturday, April 27th at 1:00 p.m.
Grades: 3-5
Limit: 15 Length: 1 hour
Some objects float on top of the ocean and other objects
sink to the bottom of the ocean. Why is that? 3rd
-5th grad-
ers are invited to try this eggsperiment to find out! Sign
up today!
Teen Programs Grades 7-12
Cupcake Combat Saturday, April 6th at 3:00 p.m.
Limit: 15 Length: 40 minutes
Battle it out with cupcakes! Make a cupcake of your own and clash with others. Your cupcake will to be judged on originality, quality and creativity.
Teen Book BINGO Saturday, April 20th at 3:00 p.m.
Limit: 20 Length: 45 minutes
Teens, come celebrate National Library Week with book B-I-N-G-O! Prizes will be awarded. Snacks will be provided.
Teen Advisory Board Monday, April 29th, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Need to earn service hours? You can receive service hours for participating in our Teen Advisory Board! Share your thoughts on what the library can offer you in books, programs and more!
Snacks will be provided.
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Professional appraiser Rex Newell of Rex’s Antiques will appraise your an-
tiques, relics, and collectibles. The first 40 Prairie Trails Public Library card-
holders registered will be able to have one hand-held item appraised by Rex.
Weapons are not allowed.
This event is free but advance registration is required, seating is limited. PTPLD Cardholders will have priority.
Saturday, April 13th at 10:00 a.m.
Little Trivia on the Prairie Tournament Join us for a friendly competition among librarians. Prairie Trails has challenged other libraries to
send their best to take part in the game of Trivial Pursuit. The general public is welcome to view the
tournament, so come cheer the “Prairie Dogs” on to victory!
History of Star Trek® Collectibles Tuesday, April 16th at 6:30 p.m. Join sociology professor and Star Trek fan John Tenuto for a fun look at 46 years of Star Trek
collectibles. Learn about the special place that Star Trek has in McDonald's Happy Meal
history. Enjoy photos and stories of some of the strangest collectibles ever made, from
"Marshmellon" dispensers to Star Trek waffles. Celebrate the fun of collecting with behind the
scenes trivia about the making of Star Trek's most popular toys and take a retro trip through
categories of collecting such as action figures, books, and video games from all versions of Star
Trek. Winner of the NISOD Award for Teaching and the College of Lake County Outstanding
Faculty of the Year Award, John Tenuto was named one of Star Trek's most influential fans by
New York Magazine's "Vulture.com" in 2012. His research on Star Trek and popular culture
have been featured on BBC Radio and WGN News, and in the Chicago Tribune and USA
Today newspapers.
This event is free but advance registration is required.
Breakfast Bingo Wednesday, April 17th at 10:00 a.m.
Start out your day with Bingo, fun and coffee!! Prizes will be awarded to game winners.
This event is free but advance registration is required, seating is limited to 40 adult participants.
PTPLD Cardholders will have priority, maximum of 2 guests per PTPLD card.
Thursday, April 18th at 7 p.m.
Wild Prairie Book Club Join us in discussing The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry by Rachel Joyce. A limited number of copies
will be available at the circulation desk beginning March 21st.
New Movie Wednesdays
Wednesdays, April 3rd, 10th, and 17that 2:00 p.m. Come in and watch a newly released DVD movie on our projector system.
Call the adult reference desk to a day or two ahead to find out what we will be showing.
Movies are free. You must be 18 or older to attend.
