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Information is included about the library's November programs with online registration when applicable. If you no longer wish to receive this eNewsletter, please email Sally Schuster (schuster@addisonlibrary.org).
For the Thanksgiving holiday,
the library will close at 5 pm on Wednesday, November 23,
and all day on Thursday, November 24. |
PRINT NEWSLETTER IS HERE
If you live in Addison and have not received your library newsletter yet, you should be getting it shortly. Issues will be delivered via U.S. Mail every other month (January, March, May, July, September, and November). It is also available online. Extra copies are available at the public service desks.
The print newsletter replaces Hands on Fun, which had information about the Children's Department, and the teen and adult program brochure. The eNewsletter continues to be a monthly publication. However, you may see some changes in it as well.
TH E BOOK GIFT TREE
November 1-November 30
The Children’s Library has a Book Gift Tree near our story time rooms. Choose a leaf with the age of a child; bring a new book and the leaf to the Children’s Library by November 30.
The books we collect will be given to the Addison Community Switchboard for its Christmas drive. Beginning December 1, we will add snowflakes with the donors’ names to our giving tree.
NATIONAL CHILD SAFETY DAY
To help keep children safe, the National Child Safety Council was founded on November 9, 1955. To recognize the important mission of this organization, bring your child to the library on November 9 and receive a special gift.
Remember, any public place may be dangerous for a child who is left unattended even for a brief period of time. The library would like to help you keep your child safe by providing safe child resources and tips on child safety. To keep your child safe in the library, please remember:
- Supervision: Children under 10 years of age must be directly supervised by a parent or caregiver aged 16 years or older at all times while in the library.
- Emergencies: Make sure that unattended children (10 years and up) know the phone number to call in an emergency and have at least 50 cents to use the pay phone.
- Picking up Children: Unattended children (10 years and up) must be picked up before the library is scheduled library to close. If children are not picked up by closing, staff will accompany them to the Addison Police Department to wait for a parent.
- Safety Drills: From time to time, we might have child safety drills (like fire drills) in the library to assure the safety of all children who use our facility.
NATIONAL GAMING DAY @ YOUR LIBRARY
Saturday, November 12, all day
Celebrate National Gaming Day @ Your Library. Stop by the Ask Here Desk to choose from a variety of board games which you can play while you are here. Some games are available any time you visit the library, but some will be pulled out to celebrate this special day!
While you are here, fill out our video game survey. Surveys are available during the entire month of November. Your opinion counts!
WINTER HOLIDAY CARD CONTEST
Submit Entries Nov. 1-11
Young artists are invited to create a design for the Library’s winter holiday cards. 
Age categories are:
- preschool – grade 1
- grades 2 – 5
- grades 6 – 8
- high school
Applications are available at the Ask Here Desk and the Teen Desk. Card designs may be submitted at either desk.
The winner in each category will receive a gift certificate and copies of his or her winning card.
GIFT TAG PROJECT
November 28-December 11
This holiday season, the Addison Library will have a Christmas tree in our lobby with gift tags for needy children. Anyone who would like to participate may choose a gift tag from the tree with the child’s age, sex, and size. Return the tag with a new gift for that child to the library. The deadline for returning gifts is December 11. The Addison Community Switchboard will distribute these gifts to children in Addison who, without the gifts, might not receive anything this holiday season.
HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE
Mark your calendars today for the library's annual Holiday Open House on Sunday, December 4, at 2 pm.
The afternoon begins with The Magical Sounds of the Holiday Season. Carlyn Lloyd, flute, and Emanuele Andrizzi, piano, will play holiday music. Sing along to well-known and loved Christmas carols. Listen to music from The Nutcracker, Chanukah  songs, and more. This concert is perfect for the whole family.
After watching Lloyd and Andrizzi, Suzette, the Balloon Artist, will make balloon creations—including candy canes, reindeer, and snowmen—for you to take home.
The Friends of the Addison Public Library will provide and serve refreshments.
BOOK SALE
Sunday, December 4, 2-4 pm
On the same day as the Holiday Open House, the Friends of the Addison Public Library are having a paperback and children’s book sale. Books are 25¢ each or 5 for $1.
The group also sponsors the Continuous Book Sale in the Café area and are pleased to receive donations of books, music, and movies. Bring donations to the Friends’ book bin by the Continuous Book Sale shelves. Large donations should be left at the Ask Here Desk in the Children’s Library. Magazines, Reader’s Digest books, encyclopedias, textbooks, cassettes, or videotapes are not accepted for the Continuous Book Sale.
The money the Friends raise is used to enhance the library's resources and to support services that are not within the library's budget. To learn more or to join the Friends, click here.
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.
Preschool Story Classes
The next 4-week sessions begin the week of January 16. Registration begins January 7.
Library Classes for School-Age Children
Crazy for Chapters: Extra Credit by Andrew Clements
Grades 3-5
Letters flow back and forth between the prairies of Illinois and the mountains of Afghanistan. Across these cultural and religious divides, sixth-grader Abby, ten-year-old Amira, and eleven-year-old Sadeed begin to speak and listen to each other. |
Thursday, November 3, 4-5 pm
Register online, click here
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Young Monets
Participants will have the opportunity to create a design for the library’s holiday card contest. |
Wednesday, November 9, 4-5 pm
Register online, click here |
Ready Readers: I Am the Turkey by Michele Spirn
Grades 1-2
Mark does not want to play the turkey in the second grade Thanksgiving play, but then he ends up saving the day. |
Thursday, November 17, 4-5 pm
Registration begins November 5 |
One-on-One Computer Training
Entering Grades 3-5
If you just want to learn more about the computer, we are here to help. Call to schedule an appointment, and let us know what you would like to learn. We will design a class just for you. |
By appointment only: Mondays and Wednesdays, 3-4 pm, 6-7 pm, or 7-8 pm and select Saturdays, 11-12 noon |
Drop-In Programs
No registration is required, but you must show your Addison Public Library card. Get entry passes 15 minutes before program starting time at the Ask Here Desk. Space is limited.
Make & Take Crafts
Age 5 and under with an adult
Following Story Times, children can make a special craft. Most crafts can be completed in 10-20 minutes. |
Wednesday, November 16, 10:30-11 am
Thursday, November 17, 11:30-12 noon |
LEGO Club
Come to the library to build with LEGOs. NEW: Girls, come visit our Girl’s Corner, featuring special LEGOs designed for girls! Attendees are welcome to come for some or all of the session. Please do not bring your own LEGOs, we will have lots to build with at the library. |
Monday, November 21, 2-3 pm |
Drop-In Bingo
Join us for a fun afternoon of BINGO. If you have young, Thanksgiving-weekend visitors, please bring them along! |
Saturday, November 26, 2-3 pm |
Professional Performers
All ages; children must be accompanied by an adult
Schoolhouse Rock Live!
Celebrate American Education Week with us. Theatrebam Chicago presents a live show based on the TV cartoon series that teaches math, history, science, and grammar with catchy songs. This is a show you won’t want to miss! |
Wednesday, November 16, 7-7:45 pm
Tickets available beginning Nov. 5 |
Family Events
All ages; children must be accompanied by an adult
I Love Doughnuts
Celebrate National Doughnut Day at the library. The fun begins with a delicious snack of doughnuts and continues with games, crafts, and stories. Roll on in and have some fun. |
Saturday, Nov. 5, 2-3 pm
Register online, click here |
Family Reading Night
Disney World opened its doors on this day in 1971. Celebrate Disney World's anniversary with stories, games, and crafts. |
Thursday, November 17 |
Arthur and D.W. Come to the Library
Arthur and D.W. are coming to the library to celebrate the birthday of their creator, Marc Brown. Join them as they play games, do crafts, read stories, and eat birthday cake! |
Saturday, Nov. 19, 2-3 pm
Registration begins Nov. 5 |
Fancy Nancy Tea
Girls of all ages with an adult
It’s tea time with Fancy Nancy. Join us for tea, games, and crafts. Some lucky girls will win fancy raffle prizes as well. Don’t forget to dress in your fancy best! |
Saturday, Dec. 3, 2-3 pm
Registration begins November 19
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Santa’s Breakfast
Children, ages 5 and under with an adult
Help us celebrate the upcoming holiday. Begin with a light breakfast; stories, games, and crafts will follow. And, Santa will pay a visit! |
Wednesday, Dec. 7, 10-11 am
Registration begins November 26
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En Espanol
Día de los Muertos
El Día de los Muertos es un día de celebración para recordar y preparar comidas especiales en honor de las personas que han fallecido. En este día en México, las calles cerca de los cementerios están llenos de adornos de papel picado, flores, calaveras de caramelo (esqueletos y calaveras), y tienen desfiles. Nosotros vamos a celebrar con cuentos, haremos adornos de papel picado. También habrá juegos y comida. Para todas las edades, niños menores de 10 años deben venir acompañados por un adulto. |
Sábado 5 de Noviembre 2-3 pm
Por favor regístrese a partir del 22 de Octubre
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¡Feliz Navidad!
Es diciembre, esto quiere decir que ya mero llega Navidad. Vamos a celebrar Navidad con cuentos de, juegos y haremos adornos para sus árboles de Navidad. Cada niño recibirá un regalo. Vengan a la biblioteca y diviértanse. |
Sábado, 10 de Diciembre, 2-3 pm
Por favor regístrese a partir del 26 de Nov. |
Teen After-School Gaming
You can play Wii, Xbox360, and board games. Have some snacks, and play with your friends on the big screen. Space is limited, so REGISTER early! |
Wednesday, Nov. 9, 3-4:30 pm
Register online, click here |
Teen Craft: Blast from the Past!
There will be several crafts for you to choose from and maybe a few new ideas, too! Use your hands and make something cool. REGISTER before it’s filled up! |
Tuesday, November 22, 3:30-5 pm
Register online, click here |
Tree and Teen Zone Decorating
Deck the library’s halls while enjoying a snack. Teens can also make an ornament! REGISTRATION preferred. |
Wednesday, November 23, 2-4 pm |
Special Programs
Elizabeth Van Lew: Southern Lady — Yankee Spy
Elizabeth Van Lew was passionate about the preservation of the Union and the injustices of a slave society. When the Civil War broke out, Van Lew—a member of Richmond’s elite—vowed to help bring it to an end. By the middle of the war, she had a wide variety of accomplices in her spy ring who helped supply General Benjamin Butler and General Ulysses S. Grant with tactical and strategic information.
This intelligent, determined, and courageous woman who defied Southern and 19th century convention is brought to life through Annette Baldwin’s historical portrayal. |
Sunday, November 6, 2 pm
Register online, click here |
A Taste of Sicily
Take a fun and fanciful tour of Sicily with Susan Miura and Patt Nicholls. See ancient ruins, beautiful Byzantine churches, breathtaking mountain and coastal scenery. Learn about the area’s cuisine and sample some local foods. Take home a packet of authentic regional recipes. |
Tuesday, November 8, 7 pm
Register online, click here |
Terror in Tuscany: Secret Atrocities of World War II
In June 1944 German SS troops stormed a remote Tuscan village, brutally murdering 73 people. By the end of the war, an estimated 15,000 Italian civilians became the unwitting targets of the Nazis’ relentless campaign of violence. Terror in Tuscany presents the remarkable eyewitness stories of San Pancrazio villagers who survived the passage of the front and their decades-long quest for justice.
The program premiered on CNN International’s World’s Untold Stories this past summer. Gia Marie Amella, the writer/producer/director, will discuss the film and show excerpts from her award-winning documentary, And They Came To Chicago: The Italian American Legacy, which aired on WTTW in 2007. |
Thursday, November 10, 7 pm
Register online, click here |
Clark Weber’s Rock and Roll Radio
Clark Weber takes you back to an earlier, carefree time. As program director and disc jockey at WLS radio in Chicago, the rock and roll giant of that era, Clark chose the music that was played.
Clark shares stories from his book, Clark Weber’s Rock and Roll Radio: The Fun Years, 1955-1975. And, he has some pretty amazing stories to share! You can purchase his book and have it autographed.
Cosponsored by the Addison Park District Seniors Club. |
Monday, November 14, 2 pm
Register online, click here |
Women Heroes of World War II
Author Kathryn Atwood’s love of history inspired Women Heroes of World War II: 26 Stories of Espionage, Sabotage, Resistance, and Rescue. She shares engaging, suspense-filled stories and photographs of women in many countries who in one way or another fought against the Nazi regime of Adolf Hitler. Learn how her book evolved as she discovered new women and talked with some of their descendants. You can purchase her book and have it autographed. |
Tuesday, November 15, 7 pm
Register online, click here |
Wills, Trusts, and Federal Law Changes for 2011
If you have not looked at your will or trust lately, attorney John Pankau’s seminar covers the changes made in 2011 and their effect upon your estate plan. He will also cover the basics of estate planning. What is a will? What is a trust? What is probate and how do you avoid it? Planning now can save you money later. |
Thursday, November 17, 7 pm
Register online, click here |
Recurring Programs
Book Discussion
This month the group will discuss The Chicago Way by Michael Harvey. |
Tuesday, Nov. 1, 7 pm
Register online, click here |
Staying Motivated Through the Holidays
Holidays are a great time for networking. There is less competition, and people are inclined to help one another. Join career coach Sally Morrison for an interactive session about staying motivated and looking for the positive aspects of your job search during the holidays. |
Thursday, November 3, 7 pm
Register online, click here |
Monday Movie
Water for Elephants (PG-13, 121 minutes)
Based on Sara Gruen's popular novel, Water for Elephants is set in a bygone era. A veterinary student and a beautiful circus performer meet and fall in love through their shared compassion for a special elephant. The wrath of her dangerous husband follows. |
Monday, Nov. 28, 2 pm or 6:30 pm
Register online: click here for the 2 pm showing; click here for the 6:30 pm showing. |
Computer Classes
Registration is required; contact the Adult Services Desk, 630-458-3318. Preference is given to Addison Public Library Card holders.
November 3, 7 pm
November 4, 10 am |
Internet Searching |
November 10, 7 pm
November 11, 10 am |
Word |
November, 17, pm
November 18, 10 am |
Advanced Word |
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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