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March 5, 2011
Recycling Extravaganza — 10 am to 2 pm
World Fest — 11 am to 4 pm |
RECYCLING EXTRAVAGANZA
Saturday, March 5, 10 am to 2 pm
Start your spring cleaning early to take advantage of our community recycling event. It will take place in the parking lot in front of DuPage High School District 88's administrative offices, 2 Friendship Plaza. The library is working with SCARCE, Creative Recycling, Friends of the Addison Public Library, Addison Lions Club, the Addison VFW Post 7446, the Addison Rotary Club, and the Kiwanis Club of Addison.
Items that will be accepted:
American Flags
Books
Eye Glasses
Hearing Aids
Household Keys: Car, House, Luggage
Musical Instruments
Crayons
Altoid Mint Boxes
Clothing Buttons
Rulers
Office Equipment: Scanners / Fax Machines, Printers, Toner/Ink Cartridges, Copy Machines, Desktop Fax Machines
Electronic Equipment: Televisions – CRTs and Flat Screen, Stereos, Radios, Gaming Consoles, VCRs, Tape Players, CD Players
Computers: Desktop, Laptop, Mainframes, Servers
Computer Monitors: CRTs , Flat Panel
Computer Accessories: Keyboards/Mice, Terminals, Network Hubs, Peripherals, Power & Network Cables, Modems, Hard Drives, CD Roms, UPS (personal & network), Docking Stations
Rechargeable Batteries / Household Batteries
Telephones / Cell Phones
Small Household Appliances: Irons, Toasters, Toaster Ovens, Electric Canopeners, etc.
Microwaves
Equipment for Pets: Dog Kennels, Cat Transport Cages, Leashes, Collars, Blankets, Towels, Feed Bowls, Watering Bowls
WORLD FEST
Saturday, March 5, 11 am to 4 pm
Once you drop off the items you are recycling, come into the library for World Fest, an event filled with song and dance and activities from around the world. During this event the library will not be a quiet place.
Special entertainment begins at 11 am with the Mexican Trick Roper and Ballet Folklorico Nacional. At 1 pm enjoy Romanian band Rapsodia Carpatilor and youth dance ensemble Miorita. Japanese Tsukasa Taiko Drummers take the stage at 3 pm.
Addison’s Unity Task Force is hosting dance groups from Mexico, Poland, and India from noon to 1 pm and 2 to 3 pm. Learn the art of Mehendi at 2 pm when Hennamore conducts a workshop. Or, visit the Mehendi artist from noon until 3 pm and have your hand decorated with henna. Make a Chinese lantern or try another craft throughout the afternoon.
Nardi’s Tower of Pizza and Uncle Harry’s of Wisconsin will sell food in the café. Everyone who attends receives a free entry into a prize drawing. Come for an hour; stay for the day!
Children under 10 must be supervised by a parent or approved care giver 16 years of age or older. For more information, call the library, 630-543-3617.
GUADALAJARA INTERNATIONAL BOOK FAIR
Last year for the first time a library staff member was able to attend the Guadalajara  International Book Fair, the most important exhibit of Spanish-language books in the world. Mary Ann Scherer, who works in the area of Spanish language acquisitions, attended this important fair through the American Library Association's FREE PASS program.
Mary Ann spent over $6,000 in Per Capita grant funds to purchase Spanish language materials for our collection by attending this event. She had access to the latest publications in Spanish, experienced networking opportunities with 15,000 book professionals, enjoyed literary programming with Latin American authors, and attended lectures on Mexican culture delivered by experts in the field.
The materials purchased at the Guadalajara International Book Fair include:
• Popular young adult titles like the Hunger Games trilogy and books from the Blue Bloods series
• Books by popular authors like Stieg Larsson, Jean M. Auel, Dr. Phil, and Ricky Martin
• Nonfiction titles on a variety of subjects like decorating, health, and family
• Picture books for children
• Fiction for children like the Geronimo Stilton series
• Nonfiction for children on topics like Mexican art, history, and culture
• DVDs that will interest children, adults, and families
Upcoming displays will feature many of these materials.
LUTHERBOOK STUDENTS PROVIDE ART
Lutherbrook Art 2010
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Each month the art wall on the second floor across from the elevator features the works of a different local artist. In March, for the second year, the library is proud to display art from Lutherbrook students. Each of the works on display was done in Art Therapy class.
Lutherbrook provides expressive arts therapies by specially trained art therapists. Expressive art therapy helps children express and deal with their feelings and experiences. Lutherbrook artists have received prizes for their artwork from organizations including the Child Care Association of Illinois and the Child Welfare League of America.
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. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
School Age Classes
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Ready Readers
Grades 1-2
Little Bear by Else Minarik.
Little Bear’s four adventures include taking a trip to the moon and having a birthday party.
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Wednesday, March 16, 4-5 pm
Registration begins March 5
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Crazy for Chapters
Grades 3-5
Year of the Dog by Grace Lin.
Frustrated at her seeming lack of talent for anything, a young Taiwanese American girl sets out to apply the lessons of the Chinese Year of the Dog, those of making best friends and finding oneself, to her own life.
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Thursday, March 17, 4-5 pm
Registration begins March 5
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Young Monets: Scratchboard Art
Grades 1-5
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Wednesday, March 23, 4-5 pm
Registration begins March 12
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One-on-One Computer Tutoring
Grades 2-5
Trouble with your typing? Pondering how to design in Publisher? Sign up for One-on-One computer tutoring with a Children’s Library staff member. Let us know what you need help with, and we will teach you how. Children must have an Addison Library Card with internet access.
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Mondays & Wednesdays 3-4 pm or 6-7 pm or 7-8 pm; Select Saturdays, 11-noon
By appointment only,
630-458-3338
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Family Entertainment
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Barbie’s Birthday Party
Celebrate Barbie’s birthday with us. Her party will include cake, games, stories, and crafts.
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Saturday, March 12, 2-3 pm
Register online, click here
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Moo and Quack with Doreen Cronin Stories
Have you read Duck For President? If you have, you know one of the many stories by Doreen Cronin. We are going to read some of her other funny stories, do some crafts and play some funny games. If you love a laugh, you won’t want to miss this program. |
Saturday, March 26, 2-3 pm
Registration begins March 12 |
Professional Performers
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Ricky Recycle
Featured on Fox & NBC News Chicago, the Ricky Recycle Show is a dynamic, high-energy, fun-filled, interactive and educational program using word, song, comedy and extreme zaniness to teach all the benefits of recycling.
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Wednesday, March 2, 7-8:30 pm
Tickets are available |
Preschool Story Classes
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Begin with Books Classes
Birth - 35 months with an adult
In this parent/child class, the teacher emphasizes the development of early literacy skills.
The 4 week sessions begin the week of April 4.
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Tuesdays, 10-10:30 am
Wednesdays, 10-10:30 am
Thursdays, 11-11:30 am
Registration begins March 26
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Preschool Classes
3-5 years
Preschool children develop social skills, listening comprehension, letter recognition, increased vocabulary, and other skill necessary to learn to read.
The 4 week sessions begin the week of April 4. |
Wednesdays, 10-10:30 am
Thursdays, 11-11:30 am
Registration begins March 26
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Drop-In Events
These programs do not require registration, but an Addison Public Library card is needed. Fifteen minutes before an event begins, entry passes are distributed at the Ask Here Desk. Space is limited.
Make & Take Crafts
Following Preschool Story Classes, children can make a special craft to take home. Most crafts can be completed in 10-15 minutes.
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Wednesday, March 16, 10:30-11 am OR
Thursday, March 17, 11:30 am-noon |
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Drop-in Spring Crafts
Help bring in the season, by choosing from a variety of crafts we will have available to make and take. Most crafts take only 10-15 minutes to complete.
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Saturday, March 19, 2-3 pm
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All programs are for students in Grades 6-12, unless otherwise stated, and are FREE.
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Smash Bros. Brawl Tourney!
Enter the Smash Bros. Brawl Tourney and play on two fully unlocked Wiis with a new scoring system. There will be prizes, food, and competition! Bring your own controller if you have one you like. REGISTER!
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Tuesday, March 1,
6:30 pm
Register online, click here |
After-School Teen Gaming
Come to the library after school for teen gaming: video and board games, snacks, drinks, and hanging out. |
Wednesday, March 9, 3–4:30 pm
Registration begins March 2 |
Teen Craft: Shrinkydinks!
Make key chain hangers, jewelry, magnets, and other cool things with magic shrinkydink plastic and colored pencils. Register in advance.
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Thursday, March 17, 3:30-5 pm
Register online, click here |
HALO Reach Tourney on Xbox 360
Prizes, food, competition, and fun. Because this game is rated “Mature,” parental permission forms are required for all players younger than 9th grade. Register to play!
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Tuesday, March 29, 6:30 pm
Registration begins March 15 |
Special Events
Adventures in Broadcasting
Retired WGN radio broadcaster Gene Doretti regales us with tales of his long career and the many famous and not-so-famous people he met. Hear personal stories and anecdotes accompanied by photos and documents from his 50 year career in broadcasting, including his years at WGN from 1960-1991. He talks about news coverage of John F. Kennedy, Robert F. Kennedy and Richard Nixon and discusses working with Wally Phillips, John Drury, Harry Volkman and Tom Skilling. He includes memories about the most popular T.V. show in Chicago history, Bozo’s Circus.
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Thursday, March 3, 2 pm
Register online, click here
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Roots of Americana
Steve Justman performs Americana and folk music and is a  collector of songs as well as other artifacts of Americana. He is in a way a throwback to a different era, singing a mix of traditional and popular folk and country.
Once upon a time when folk music was extremely popular and a folk song could sell a million records, many, many songs became folk music standards. At the same time, country music was not very popular, but many songs became standards. This recipe of folk and country with a dash of bluegrass and pop standards is the premise Roots of Americana.
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Tuesday, March 8, 7 pm
Register online, click here
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The I & M Canal and Its People
Why was the I & M Canal built? How does it affect where you live today? Meet Timothy James Carr—a mule boy, tillersman, captain, and locktender on the I & M Canal—during the 1830s.
James Carr portrays Timothy James Carr in this fascinating look at Illinois history.
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Thursday, March 10, 7 pm
Register online, click here.
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Song of Ireland
Song for Ireland is a collaborative ensemble performance from the Partinglass Theatre Company highlighting traditional Irish songs, short stories, passages from classic literature, and tunes. United in their traditional Irish themes, rich emotion, and an at tention to rhythm and melody, this show is a magical interpretation of Irish literature and music and provides an inspiring cultural experience.
Ensemble members Jessica Harling, Sydney Maier, and Stephen Davila are experienced in the Irish storytelling tradition and ancient Sean Nós singing technique. Audiences will discover the tradition and culture of Ireland, hearing traditional Irish songs, including A Stor Mo Chroi, She Moved through the Faire, and The Parting Glass, while exploring passages from writers James Joyce, William Butler Yeats, and Samuel Beckett.
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Sunday, March 20, 2 pm
Register online, click here
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De-Clutter and Sell Your Treasures on eBay
Join eBay power seller Anita Fontana for a relaxed, fun, and informative class. Learn insider tricks, do’s and don’t’s, and marketing secrets to get the highest price for your treasures.
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Tuesday, March 29, 7 pm
Register online, click here
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Recurring Programs
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Book Discussion
This month the group will discuss City of Thieves by David Benioff.
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Tuesday, March 1, 7 pm
Register online, click here
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Job Club: Job Interviewing Your Inner Self
Life Coach Cindy Dove gives participants the tools to become more empowered throughout the job search and achieve confidence in job interviews. This is an interactive seminar. |
Tuesday, March 15, 7 pm
Register online, click here |
Craft Club
Bring a UFO (UnFinished Object) to work on, and something you’ve completed for show-and-tell. Share the camaraderie of other crafters. |
Monday, March 21, 7 pm
No registration required
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Job Club: Job Search Strategies: What Should I Do Today?
Career coach Jody Ericksen presents information about successful job search skills including getting unstuck, making cold calls, branding yourself, developing interview strategies, and using networking effectively. |
Thursday, March 24, 7 pm
Register online, click here |
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Monday Movie
Morning Glory (pg13, 102 minutes)
In this film starring Harrison Ford, Rachel McAdams, and Patrick Wilson, hard-working TV producer Becky Fuller is fired from a local news program. She gets a new job at a morning talk show and decides to revitalize the show by bringing on legendary TV anchor Mike Pomeroy. Unfortunately, Pomeroy refuses to cover morning show staples like celebrity gossip, weather, fashion, and crafts. And that is just one of the many obstacles Becky faces.
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Monday, March 28, 2 pm or 6:30 pm
Register online: click here for the 2 pm showing, click here for the 6:30 showing
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Computer Classes
Register for computer classes at the Adult Services Desk, 630.458.3318. Preference is given to Addison Public Library Card holders.
| Computer Basics |
Thursday, March 3, 7 pm
Friday, March 4, 10 am |
| Advanced Microsoft Word |
Thursday, March 17, 7 pm
Friday, March 18, 10 am |
| PowerPoint |
Thursday, March 24, 7 pm
Friday, March 25, 10 am |
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(Intersection of J. F. Kennedy Drive and Army Trail Road)
Main Phone:
630-543-3617
Children's Services:
630-458-3338
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President
Lisa Knauf
Vice President
Robert Kepka
Treasurer
Kathi Reed
Secretary
Linda Durec
Trustee
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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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