River Grove Library Newsletter

January 2014, Volume 4, Issue 1

Can You Afford to Retire?

Join us on Wednesday, January 22nd at 7:00 p.m. as Jim Flanagan of Bentron Financial Group conducts an interactive presentation focused on determining retirement eligibility and retirement planning. A River Forest native, Mr. Flanagan has written a recent book entitled Packing for Retirement: A Comprehensive Guide for People 50-70 Planning for Retirement and has taught retirement planning courses at Triton College.

Registration is required. Please call the library at 708-453-4484 or drop in to register.

Book Club

The River Grove Book Club is looking for more members to join their

group. The book club will meet on Monday, January 27th

, at 7:00 p.m.

This month’s selection is Lexicon by Max Barry. Books are available

behind the circulation desk. Sign up or drop in for this event.

Coming Events

1/8 Library Board meeting, 7:00 p.m. Public is welcome 1/22 Retirement Financial Planning, 7:00 p.m.* 1/27 Adult Book Club, 7:00 p.m.*

*Registration is required.

River Grove Public Library District

8638 W. Grand Ave. River Grove, IL 60171

708-453-4484

Monday – Thursday 10:00 – 9:00

Friday & Saturday 10:00 – 5:00

Cozy Up & Read!

It’s the perfect time of year to Cozy Up & Read! The River Grove Library will once again be offering a Winter Reading Program for adults ages 18 and up.

For every book, magazine, graphic novel or audio book that is read January 6th through February 22nd, participants have the option of stopping by the library and having their names entered into a weekly drawing. Participants have a chance to win gift certificates to Dunkin’ Donuts, Starbucks, Subway, Noodles & Company and more!

No registration necessary -- just stop by the library and grab a reading log. The River Grove Public Library is located at 8638 W. Grand Avenue in River Grove. Please contact librarian Marissa at 708-453-4484 with any questions.

A FEW OF OUR NEW DVD’S

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Carrie

The Butler

Rush

Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs 2

Downton Abbey (season 4)

Take Me Home Tonight

Captain Phillips

Blue Jasmine

A FEW OF OUR NEW BOOKS

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The Invention of Wings by Sue Monk Kidd

Fear Nothing by Lisa Gardner

Stand-Up Guy by Stuart Woods

The Dead in Their Vaulted Arches by Alan Bradley

Still Life with Bread Crumbs by Anna Quindlen

This Dark Road to Mercy by Wiley Cash

Mrs. Lincoln’s Rival by Jennifer Chiaverini

KIDS…….KIDS…….KIDS…….KIDS…….KIDS…….KIDS…….

--Story Time*

Tuesdays & Thursdays, 11:00 a.m. Jan. 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30.

Ages: 2-4 years --Evening Tales* Wednesdays, 7:00 p.m. Jan. 8, 22. Ages: 5-8 years Registration begins on February 5 for Evening Tales Spring Session. Sign up sheets are at the glass showcase.

--LeGo Tinker Play* January 25, 1:00 p.m. Ages: 7 and under -- Super Bowl Craft and Board Games* January 29, 4:30 p.m. Ages: 5 and up --Club Lego* January 4, 3:00 p.m. Ages: 8-12 --Teen Advisory* January 6, 7:00 p.m. Ages: Grades 6-12 *Registration is required.

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The library will be closed December 31 through January 2 for the New Year’s

Holiday.

River Grove Library 8638 W. Grand Ave., River Grove, IL 60171 708-453-4484

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