River Grove Library Newsletter

July 2014, Volume 4, Issue 7

Adult Summer Reading Program

If you haven’t already signed up for the adult summer reading

program, there is still time. Adults ages 18 and up are able to register.

This year’s theme is Paws to Read. Each registrant will receive a

reusable Paws to Read tote filled with themed goodies (while supplies

last)! For every book that is read or listened to from June 7 through

July 26, participants can stop by the library and have their names

entered into a weekly drawing. Winners of the weekly drawings will

receive gift certificates donated by Brunswick Zone, Muvico, Tucker’s

on Grand, A-Theme Events, McDonald’s and more!

Animal Food for Fines

In honor of our furry friends, the library will be accepting canned or

other unopened animal food in exchange for fines through July.

Patrons can receive up to $5.00 off of overdue fines on River Grove

Library materials. 1 item of animal food= $1 off. All animal food

donations will go to the River Grove Food Pantry, which also carries

donated food for family pets.

Win Ravinia Tickets!

Each time you stop by the library, you can enter into our weekly

drawing for the classical music concerts at Ravinia. Weekly drawing

will be run through early August. Don’t forget to enter on your next

visit!

Coming Events

7/4 – 7/5 Library Closed for 4th of July 7/9 Library Board meeting, 7:00 p.m. Public is welcome 7/26 Trivia Contest, 11:30 a.m.* 7/28 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

Paws to Read Trivia Contest

Adults ages 18 and up are invited to join us at the River Grove Library on Saturday, July 26th at

11:30 a.m., for literature and animal-related trivia and a chance to win prizes! Lunch from Russell's

BBQ will be served. This program is free of charge, but registration is required as space is limited.

Register in person or call the library.

Book Club

The Book Group pick for July is Wild by Cheryl Strayed. Join us for a lively discussion over cookies and tea on Monday, July 28, at 7:00p.m.! Copies are available for pick-up at the library. Please register in person or by phone (708-453-4484), although drop-ins are welcome.

One-On-One Computer Classes Are you interested in learning how to use Microsoft Office programs or just want to know the basics of using email, uploading photos and more? No matter what your skill level or questions, the River Grove Library can help! The library will be offering free One-On-One Computer Classes by appointment on Tuesday evenings from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Please register for a 30-minute session in person or by phone (708-453-4484).

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A FEW OF OUR NEW DVD’S

A FEW OF OUR NEW BOOKS

One Plus One by Jojo Moyes

The City by Dean Koontz

The Heist by Daniel Silva

A Perfect Life by Danielle Steel

Cut and Thrust by Stuart Woods

The Book of Life by Deborah Harkness

Power Play by Catherine Coulter

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Rio 2

Heaven is for Real

Transcendence

The Single Moms Club

A Young Doctor’s Notebook

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

For ages 2-4: On Thursdays at 11:00 a.m., our pre-readers are invited to our

Summer Story Time Paw Pals program. Listen to a story about a special “Paw Pal”, create a craft, and

enjoy a small snack. Last day is July 24. *Registration is required.*

For ages 5-9: On Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 12:30 p.m., children are invited to

become someone’s PAW PAL by reading to a friend, creating fun crafts, and learning about how useful

a “paw” can be. Last day is July 30. *Registration is required.*

For ages 10 and up: Pick up your reading log and follow your PAWS through a

reading adventure while earning special prizes. Stop by the library to sign up for special craft days just

for tweens and teens.

Home reading logs are due by July 23. Be sure to include your phone number and ages to the

logs. Prizes will be awarded by total minutes read within an age group.

July 26 – Craft Day! All ages are welcome from 1:00 to 1:45. Pick one or two

of our left over crafts from this past year. *Registration is required.*

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