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Information is included about the library's May programs with online registration when applicable. If you no longer wish to receive this eNewsletter, please email Sally Schuster (schuster@addisonlibrary.org).
| The library is closed Sunday, May 27, and Monday, May 28, for Memorial Day weekend. |
SUMMER HOURS
The library will close on Sundays beginning May 27. Beginning Friday, June 1, the library, will close at 5 pm on Fridays. These changes will be in effect through the summer. Sunday hours and the extended hour on Fridays resume after Labor Day, September 3.
NEW ELECTRONIC LENDING SERVICES
If you are frustrated with the complexity of downloading eBooks and audiobooks, we hope we have found the solutions! As of April 30, titles from Overdrive will no longer be available. However we have new vendors for both eBooks and audiobooks starting in May. We may have a short period before electronic downloads are available, but watch the Website News for the latest information.
eBooks
 Our new eBook lender is 3M Cloud Library eBook Lending Service. Addison is one of the first libraries nationwide to offer this service. In fact, it is one of only two in Illinois; Oak Park Public Library is the other one. This new, free service begins with the latest in technology and gives us the opportunity to continue refining the product. You, the users, are encouraged to offer feedback.
Now to the specifics! This service begins with fiction and nonfiction titles for adults, teens, and children. More titles will be added in the coming months. Books check out for a two-week period. Just like print copies, there can only be one user per eBook at a time. For multiple users, the library has to purchase multiple copies. Books can be renewed if no one is waiting. Since the titles we add belong to the Addison Public Library alone, those on the waiting lists will only be other Addison Public Library card holders.
To download books when you are in the library, stop by 3M's Discovery Station Kiosk, which will be located on the 2nd floor. You will also be able to download through our Website. If you have problems using the Discovery Station or downloading from home, tell staff. This is the kind of feedback 3M is wants.
You can download eBooks to any of the Apple products—iPad, iPhone, iTouch, etc.—to android devices—Samsung Galaxy, droid phones etc.—to Nook, Sony Readers, and Kindle Fire. Unfortunately, these eBooks cannot be downloaded to Kindles. However, 3M is working with Amazon to change this situation. We will let you know as soon as 3M and Amazon resolve this issue.
Downloadable Audiobooks
Our new vendor for downloadable audiobooks is Recorded Books. You can select from many fiction and nonfiction titles for youth and adult listeners. Recorded Books allows for unlimited simultaneous users. The collection includes core titles from Recorded Books. New titles are added on a regular basis. All downloads are compatible with iPods and most MP3 players.
DELICIOUS BOOK CAKE CONTEST
 Although you cannot enter this contest until June 4, you may want to get an early start on the competition!
- Bake: Create a decorated cake based on a favorite book. One winning cake will be chosen from each of the following categories: family, children and teens, and adults.
- Deliver: On Monday, June 4, between 9 am-9 pm, bring your cake to the library and fill out an entry form. A staff member will take a photo of each cake; then, you take the cake home to enjoy.
- Vote: Photos of all the delicious book cakes will be displayed in the library from June 5 through 30. During these dates, the public can vote for their favorite cake.
- Prize: The winner in each category receives a food gift certificate.
NEW iPAD IN THE CHILDREN'S LIBRARY
Beginning May 1, an iPad 2 is available for use only in the Children’s Library. It is limited to one hour of use per day by children with an adult, 18 years and older. To check out the iPad, an adult must present an Addison Library card and photo ID.
The iPad 2 is preloaded with apps that are appropriate for children who are toddler or preschool ages, are in early elementary grades, or have special needs. Internet access and email are not available.
MACY'S MUSEUM ADVENTURE PROGRAM
The Library offers Macy’s Museum Adventure Program free passes for area museums. An adult can check out one pass per household per week by presenting his or her valid Addison Library Card at the Children’s Service Desk. Museum passes may not be reserved and are not transferable.
 SUMMER READING BEGINS JUNE 2
Saturday, June 2, through Saturday, July 28
There are programs for children (birth – 5th grade), tweens and teens (6th – 12th grades), and adults (18 years +). The theme for children, teens, and adults is “Reading Is So Delicious.” There will be more information about the programs next month.
Children under 10 years of age must be supervised by a parent or approved care giver 16 years of age or older. Unless otherwise specified, programs are for all ages. At programs, children must be accompanied by an adult.
Family Events
Fly Away, Butterflies and Ladybugs
We’ve enjoyed watching our ladybugs grow and our caterpillars change into butterflies. We will release them outside today. Before we let them go, we will enjoy insect stories, games, and crafts. |
Saturday, May 19, 2-3 pm
Registration begins May 5 |
Pizza Party! (Bilingual-Spanish)
Reading is delicious and so is eating. Join the Pizza Party and enjoy games, crafts, stories, and a pizza tasting too. |
Saturday, June 9, 2-3 pm
Registration begins May 26 |
Drop-In Events
Take a Closer Look at Nature: Caterpillar and Ladybug Observation
Our caterpillars and lady bug larvae are on display in the Children's department. Visit them often as they develop into butterflies and adult ladybugs. They will be released at our "Fly Away, Butterflies and Ladybugs" party. |
through May 19 |
Drop-In Make & Take Crafts
Ages 5 and under, with an adult
Passes will be distributed after story classes’ end. Most crafts can be completed in 10-20 minutes. |
Wednesday, May 2, 10:30-11 am OR Thursday, May 3, 11:30 am-12 noon |
Drop-In Mother’s Day Crafts
Mother’s Day is May 13. Make something special for your mom today! Most crafts can be completed in 10-20 minutes. |
Saturday, May 12, 2-3 pm
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En Espanol
Cinco de Mayo!
Cinco de Mayo celebra la victoria de la batalla histórica de 1862 entre México y Francia. Esta fiesta es un símbolo de orgullo mexicano y la unidad. Vamos a tener juegos, historias, y manualidades. ¡Ven y celebra! |
Sábado, 5 de Mayo, 2-3 pm
Necesita registrarse para este programa a partir del 21 de abril |
¡Fiesta de Pizza! (Bilingual)
Leyendo es muy delicioso pero también comiendo. ¡Ven a la biblioteca para nuestra Fiesta de Pizza! Tendremos juegos, manualidades, historias, y también pizza. |
Sábado, 9 de Junio, 2-3 pm
Necesita registrarse para este programa a partir del 26 de mayo |
Adult Programs
Special Programs
President Abraham Lincoln's Press Conference
It is April 13, 1865, and the Civil War is at an end. You are a reporter from a newspaper in existence at the time of President and Mrs. Lincoln’s press conference. You can ask the President or Mrs. Lincoln any question about the prosecution of the war, the president’s plans for the future of the nation, or the Lincolns themselves.
Max and Donna Daniels, well-known portrayers of the Abraham and Mary Lincoln, provide handouts with sample questions, or you may ask whatever question you wish as long as you remember to phrase it in the context of April 13, 1865.
This is the final program in the Civil War Series. |
Sunday, May 6, 2pm
Register online, click here |
Anniversary Movie: Out of Africa (PG, 161 minutes)
Celebrate the 1980s with this movie starring Meryl Streep and Robert Redford. It won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 1985. |
Monday, May 7, 2 pm
Register online, click here |
Create a Spring Bouquet
$15 per person for materials
Peggy Garvin brings everything you need to make a beautiful fresh flower arrangement. You bring garden pruners.
The nonrefundable $15 fee covers the cost of materials and is due when your register in person at the Adult Services Desk. |
Tuesday, May 8, 7 pm
Register in person at the Adult Services Desk. |
Social Security: More Than Meets the Eye
How do you get the most from Social Security? How soon should you begin planning your retirement? Join Jim Flanagan to learn key facts about Social Security. How are benefits calculated? What is full retirement age? When is the right time to file? Can a person earn benefits while working? What is provisional income and its tax implications? Are there options for spouses and ex-spouses? Get the answers to these questions and more. |
Tuesday, May 15, 7 pm
Register online, click here |
Young Artists Ensemble
The Chinese Fine Arts Society Young Artists Ensemble is a talented group of young musicians whose repertoire includes lively Chinese folk songs, melodic Chinese classical music, as well as more familiar Western classical pieces. The concert will also include special performances on traditional Chinese instruments. |
Sunday, May 20, 2 pm
Register online, click here |
Recurring Programs
Book Discussion: Legal Suspense Genre Study
Each member chooses a legal thriller. The group discusses pacing, plot twists, etc., and developes an opinion about this genre. |
Tuesday, May 1, 7pm
Register online, click here |
Job Club: Interviewing Dos and Don'ts
Dana Dever, Employment Counselor at Hamdard Center for Health & Human Services, presents tips and tricks to help job seekers successfully sell themselves to potential employers. Learn about basic concerns employers have, different types of interviews, preparation for the interview, common questions, and more. |
Thursday, May 10, 6:30 pm
Register online, click here |
Craft Club
Bring a UFO (UnFinished Object) to work on and a completed project for show and tell. There is no registration for this informal program. |
Monday, May 21, 7 pm
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Genealogy Club: Share Your Stories
There is no speaker this month. It is a great time to share your expertise and learn from others. The group will be divided into skill levels. |
Thursday, May 24, 7 pm
Register online, click here |
Computer Classes
No computer classes are scheduled in May.
One-on-One Computer Training
The Adult Services staff offers one-on-one basic computer training for Addison residents. If you are interested, contact Adult Services (630-458-3318) to schedule an appointment.
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BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Sandra Super
President
Marianne Fotopoulos
Vice President
Robert Kepka
Treasurer
Kathi Reed
Secretary
Linda Durec
Trustee
Lisa Knauf
Trustee
J. Thomas Willis
Trustee
LIBRARY CONTACTS
Mary Medjo Me Zengue
Director
Mary Marshall
Assistant Director &
Children's Services
Uma Mirmira
Adult Services
Diane Klecka
Circulation Services
Yabin Liu
Information Technology
Brooke Sievers
Technical Services
Sally Schuster
Editor
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