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Information is included about the library's April 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, April 8, for Easter. |
WORLD FEST
This year's World Fest was a great success. These pictures say it all.
Chinese Fine Arts Society Lion Dancer
Addison's Unity Task Force brought Polish dancers
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Mehendi artists
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To see a few more photos, click here.
NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK
This year during National Library Week, April 9-15, as a thank you to our many users, we will be giving out $1 coupons which can be redeemed at Perks and Possibilities, the cafe in the library's lobby run by students in the Transitions Program from DuPage High School District 88. To be eligible, you must check out materials at the Circulation Desk. Monday through Thursday, coupons will be given to the first 50 people checking out materials beginning at 9 am, 1 pm, and 5 pm. On Friday and Saturday, coupons will be given beginning at 9 am and 1 pm; on Sunday, this give-away will begin at 1 pm. The coupons will expire on Monday, April 30. So, if you are one of the lucky recipients, you will need to use it quickly. Perks and Possibilites is open Monday through Thursday from 9 to 11 am when school is in session.
RFID UPDATE
The new RFID system is up and running. We have heard many positive comments from you, the users. Two features that are frequently mentioned are that materials are checked in so quickly and that you can get a printed receipt for your records.
ANNUAL BOOK SALE
Saturday, April 21, from 11 am to 4 pm (Presale 10-11 am for Friends' members only)
 The Friends are collecting books and will have a great selection ready for you. The hard cover books, trade paperbacks, CDs, and DVDs are $1 each. Children's books and paperbacks are 25¢ each. To attend the presale, you must be a member of the Friends, but you can join at the door. Clip the coupon and save $1 on your total purchase.
The Friends need gently used books, music, and movies for their sale. Bring donations to the Friends’ book bin by the Continuous Book Sale shelves. Large donations should be brought to the Ask Here Desk in the Children’s Library. Magazines, Reader’s Digest books, encyclopedias, textbooks, cassettes, videotapes, and musty or damaged materials are not accepted for the Friends’ sales.
If you have questions, contact the Friends at 630-458-3328, leave a message, and your call will be returned.
BE A VOLUNTEEN
Saturday, April 14, through Saturday, April 28
Do you need service hours? Do you want to give something to the Addison community? Apply to be a VolunTeen during Summer Reading 2012, which takes place from June 2nd through July 28th. Help with sign-up for summer reading programs and children's programs; shelve DVDs and books; clean inside and outside of the library; and more. To be a Volunteen, you must complete 6th grade this school year, and you cannot graduate from high school in 2012.
Apply for two weeks only! VolunTeen applications must be turned in by 4:30 pm on Saturday, April 28. No applications will be accepted after that date.
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
These classes develop early literacy skills. This 4-week session begins the week of April 11.
Begin with Books
Birth-35 months with an adult |
Wednesdays, 10-10:30 am OR
Thursdays, 11-11:30 am
Registration begins March 31. |
Preschool Story Class
3-5 Years |
Wednesdays, 10-10:30 am OR
Thursdays, 11-11:30 am
Registration begins March 31. |
Library Classes for School-Age Children
Crazy for Chapters: Bunnicula by Deborah & James Howe
Grades 3-5
Through scoffed at by Harold the dog, Chester the cat tries to warn his human family that their foundling baby bunny must be a vampire. |
Thursday, April 5, 4-5 pm
Register online, click here |
Ready Readers: Young Cam Jansen and the Library Mystery by David Adler
Grades 1-2
Cam uses her photographic memory to find a shopping list that her dad lost at the library. |
Thursday, April 12, 4-5 pm
Registration begins March 31 |
Young Monets: Art Work for Our Library
Grades 1-5
For several years, we've displayed a coloful caterpillar, based on the art work of Eric Carle. The caterpillar will be replaced in April with a butterfly, again based on the art work of Eric Carle. Children participating in Young Monets will help create new art work for the library during the program. Books about art and artists will also be included. |
Wednesday, April 11, 4-5 pm
Registration begins March 31 |
Professional Performers
 Andy Head: Comedy Juggling Show
Celebrate National Humor Month with this show that is all about fun! It is a hilarious, high energy performance packed with juggling, comedy, balancing, audience participation and lots of surprises—a blend of silliness and super skill that can’t be beat! Andy Head will make you laugh until your face hurts. |
Wednesday, April 4, 7-7:45 pm
Tickets available beginning March 24 |
Family Events
Pinkalicious, Goldilicious, Purplicious
Pink, gold and purple are fun colors. Come to the library and celebrate those colors with games, stories, and crafts. Remember to wear pink, gold and/or purple. |
Saturday, April 14, 2-3 pm
Registration begins March 31 |
Drop-In Events
Club LEGO
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 have lots to build with at the library. |
Saturday, April 21, 2-3 pm |
Take a Closer Look at Nature: Caterpillar and Ladybug Observation
Today our caterpillars and lady bug larvae make their debut and 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. |
Wednesday, April 25, all day
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En Espanol
¡Las Estrellas de Addison!
¿Quieres saber como se siente ser una estrella? Ven y camina nuestra roja. ¡Mira tu nombre escrito en las estrellas! Acompáñanos para el estreno de una película. |
Sábado, 7 de Abril, 2-3 pm
Necesita registrarse para este programa a partir del 24 de Marzo |
After-School Teen Gaming
Challenge your friends to see who is best at video and board games. Enjoy snacks, cookies, and soda. Space is limited, so REGISTER early!
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Wednesday, April 11, 3-4:30 pm
Registration begins April 4 |
VolunTeen Applications Available
Do you need service hours? Do you want to give something to the Addison community? Apply to be a VolunTeen during Summer Reading 2012 from June 2nd through July 28th. Help with sign-up for summer reading programs and children's programs; shelve DVDs and books; clean inside and outside of the library; and more. To be a Volunteen, you must complete 6th grade this school year, and you cannot graduate from high school in 2012. Apply for two weeks only! VolunTeen applications must be turned in by 4:30 pm on Saturday, April 28. No applications will be accepted after that date. |
Saturday, April 14 - Saturday, April, 28 |
Shrinky Dinks
Draw designs on special shrinky plastic; then, cook them in a toaster oven to make necklaces, bracelets, charms, and backpack tags. See examples at the Teen Desk one week before the craft. |
Thursday, April 19, 3:30-5pm
Registration begins April 12 |
Adult Programs
Special Programs
1970s Movie: Annie Hall
The Library celebrates its 50th anniversary with a movie from the '70s! See this classic Woody Allen film, winner of the 1977 Academy Award for Best Film. |
Monday, April 2, 2pm
Register online, click here |
Native Plants for All Seasons
Discover the advantages of using beautiful native plants in your home landscape. Master Gardner Debra McCullough describes native plants by the month in which they are at their peak in the garden. These plants not only make your home or garden look breathtaking, but also help support birds and butterflies. And, they require little maintenance. |
Tuesday, April 10 1, 2 pm
Register online, click here |
Foreign Film: Incendies (R, 130 minutes, French with subtitles)
Twins go to the Middle East to discover their family history and fulfuill their mother's last wishes. |
Thursday, April 12, 6:30 pm
Register online, click here |
Music of the Civil War
Folk musician Phil Passen plays the hammered dulcimer and sings familiar music of the Civil War era as well as less familiar tunes such as: "The Marching Song of the First Arkansas Regiment," "Shiloh Hill," and "John Brown's Dream." This rousing program of beautiful and inspirational music will have you tapping your toes. |
Sunday, April 15, 2pm
Register online, click here |
Trash or Treasure
Do you have any old stuff you are about to throw in the trash? Stop right there! Professional antiques appraiser Rex Newell can tell you if your hand-held collectables and antiques are worth something. He specializes in art, timepieces, and 1950s Modern. You must register to have one item reviewed. Rex will not appraise oriental or Native American antiques. |
Tuesday, April 24, 7 pm
Register online, click here |
Abraham Lincoln's Press Conference
It is April 13, 1865, and you are a reporter from a newspaper in existence at the time of President and Mrs. Lincoln’s press conference. You can ask 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 |
Sunday, May 6, 2 pm
Register online, click here |
Mother's Day Basket
$15 per person for materials
Peggy Garvin brings fresh flowers and containers for you to make a special arrangement just in time for Mother's Day. You bring garden pruners. Payment is due at the time of registration. |
Tuesday, May 8, 7 pm
Register at the Adult Services Desk |
Recurring Programs
Book Discussion: Vanished Smile by R. A. Scotti
Copies of the books are available at the Adult Services desk. |
Tuesday, April 3, 7pm
Register online, click here |
Job Club: Don't Be Afraid of the Numbers!
Are you searching for a career that promises stability and growth opportunities? Think accounting! Technology is changing the role of the office accountant. Dr. William M. Griffin, Business Department Coordinator at Triton College, discusses requirements for jobs, opportunities in the field, trends, and employment projections. |
Tuesday, April 3, 7pm
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, April 16, 7 pm
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Monday Movie: Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy (R, 128 minutes)
Based on the novel by John LeCarre, this film was a nominee for several Academy Awards. |
Monday, April 23, 2 pm or 6:30 pm
Register for the 2 pm showing, click here
Register for the 6:30 pm showing, click here |
Genealogy Club: Discovering the Past Block-by-Block
Are you researching the history of a beighborhood, looking for the church where your great-grandparents got married? Ginger Frere from The Newberry Library will show you how to discover the past by address! ChincagoAncestors.org is the exciting Web site built by The Newberry Library: a site where you can find and share historical information about Chicago. |
Thursday, April 26, 7 pm
Register online, click here |
Computer Classes
Registration is required; contact the Adult Services Desk, 630-458-3318. Preference is given to Addison Public Library Card holders.
Excel
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Thursday, April 5, 7 pm
Friday, April 6, 10 am |
Introduction to Word
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Thursday, April 12, 7 pm
Friday, April 13, 10 am |
Internet Searching
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Thursday, April 19, 7 pm
Friday, April 20, 10 am |
Computer Camp for Seniors
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Monday, April 23, 9:30 am
Tuesday, April 24, 9:30 am
Thursday, April 26, 9:30 am |
| PowerPoint |
Thursday, April 26, 7 pm |
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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4 Friendship Plaza
Addison, IL 60101-2499
(Intersection of J. F. Kennedy Drive and Army Trail Road)
Main Phone:
630-543-3617
Children's Services:
630-458-3338
Circulation Services:
630-458-3326
Information Services:
630-458-3318
Readers' Services:
630-458-3320
Teen Services:
630-458-3319
Hours
Mon-Thu: 9 am - 9 pm
Fri: 9 am - 6 pm
Sat: 9 am - 5 pm
Sun: 1 - 5 pm
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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