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Information is included about the library's July programs with online registration when applicable. If you no longer wish to receive this eNewsletter, please email Sally Schuster (schuster@addisonlibrary.org).
| Closed Wednesday, July 4, for Independence Day |
SUMMER READING: Reading Is So Delicious!
through Saturday, July 28
There is still time to join one of the Summer Reading Clubs. Choose the program for children (birth – 5th grade), tweens and teens (6th – 12th grades), or adults (18+ years). The theme for children, teens, and adults is “Reading Is So Delicious!”
Each program has different requirements, but each has wonderful prizes that can be earned or won just for reading books. When you come in to register, you will learn the rules.
SUMMER READING SUPPORTERS
In addition to the sponsors listed last month, the library has received several additional prize donations. We are happy to acknowledge these additional donors.
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
PHOTO CONTEST: ADDISON REMEMBERED
Submit photos by Saturday, September 1, 5 pm
The Addison Historical Society and the Friends of the Addison Public Library are  sponsoring a photo contest. If you have taken a photo or see something that captures the spirit of Addison, it is perfect for submitting. For example, when your favorite baseball player is picking dandelions rather than following the game, it may sum up youth sports for you.
There are two divisions: youth (through the age of 18 years) and adult (everyone else). Each division has three prizes: $75 for first place, $50 for second place, and $25 for third place. To enter you must be an Addison resident and submit a printed photo that is at least 5 by 7 inches. Each entry must be marked with the Addison location, names of those pictured, and date the photo was taken.
Pick up an entry form and submit photos at the library or the Addison Historical Museum 135 Army Trail Road. You can also download one. The last date photos will be accepted is Saturday, September 1, at 5 pm.
Three local photographers will serve as judges. Winners will be announced at the library’s “Addison Remembered” program on Thursday, September 27, at 7 pm. All the photos submitted will be on display at the library program. They then become the property of the Addison Historical Museum.
LEARN THE LATEST ABOUT THE LIBRARY THROUGH SOCIAL MEDIA
If you want to keep up with what is happening at the library, check us out through social media. Choose facebook with a special page for teens, our blog, and Pintererst to keep up to date. New entries are added frequently to each of these resources. On facebook you can like us. Our blog is called ad lib: Sign up for the email subscription, and you will receive a notice whenever there is a new post. If you have a Pinterest account, you can follow us or like us. It's easy to stay in the loop.
MACY'S MUSEUM PASS
The Library offers Macy’s Museum Adventure Program, which provides 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. For the list of museums, stop by the Ask Here Desk, 630-458-3338.
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.
Professional Performers
Read Books and Juggle Everything Else
Truly Remarkable Loon shows off his juggling, plate spinning, and storytelling skills during this fantastic family program! Did you know Loon learned to spin plates by reading a book from the library? |
Wednesday, July 18, 7-8 pm
Tickets available beginning July 7 |
Bubble Wonders
You will never look at bubbles the same after seeing “bubbleologist” Geoff Akins. Watch spellbound as he creates bubble caterpillars, ice cream cones, dancing bubbles, a kid in a bubble and so much more! How about a square bubble? Anything is possible! |
Wednesday, August 8, 7-7:45 pm
Tickets available beginning July 28 |
Workshops
Entering Grades 2-5
Chemfun©
Find out how much fun chemistry can be with the staff of High Touch High Tech of Chicago! Build your own chromatography chamber, and watch the colors separate before your very eyes. Make your own silly putty and gummy bears as you learn REAL chemistry |
Tuesday, July 10, 2-3 pm
Registration begins June 30
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Balloon Creations
Suzette, the balloon artist, teaches this exciting workshop. Learn balloon twisting techniques, and make special creations to take home! Space is limited. |
Tuesday, July 31, 2-3 pm
Registration begins July 21 |
Family Events
Reading Fantabulous Food Fun
Food is always fun! Come to the library to hear stories, make crafts, play fun food games, and learn fun food facts. And, what’s a food program without food?. |
Saturday, July 14, 2-3 pm
Registration begins June 30 |
S'Mores & Camping
School starts soon, so cap off the summer with a fun afternoon camping at the library. We will start out with camping stories, traditional camping songs, and crafts. To end our afternoon, we will enjoy some yummy indoor s’mores and other camping treats. |
Saturday, August 11, 2-3 pm
Registration begins July 28 |
Preschool Story Classes
These classes develop early literacy skills. This 4-week session ends July 18. There are no classes on July 4.
Book Fun
Fun with Clifford
Everyone loves Clifford! Join us for stories, crafts, games, and a light snack, all centered on our favorite big red dog. |
Wednesday, July 25, 10-11 am
Registration begins July 14 |
Teddy Bear Party
Bring your favorite teddy bear for a morning of teddy bear fun! Don’t have a teddy bear? No worries, there will be plenty of surprises in store at this program that includes stories, games, and a special teddy bear craft. |
Wednesday, August 8, 10-11 am
Registration begins July 28 |
Library Classes for School-Age Children
Young Monets Art Class: Clay: Faux Food
Entering Grades 1-5
Students explore the work of artists who create art based on food. They then create their own food-based art work. |
Wednesday, July 11, 2-3 pm
Registration begins June 30 |
Book-a-Mania: It's Disgusting and We Ate It by James Solheim
Entering Grades 3-5
Reading is delicious… or maybe not. Make “Worm Dirt Pudding” cups, and play a deliciously disgusting game. |
Thursday, July 12, 2-3 pm
Registration begins June 30 |
Story Crafter-Noon: Under the Sea
Entering Grades K-1
Stories + Crafts in the afternoon = Story Crafter-Noon! Join us for this fun new story time that takes us under the sea. |
Tuesday, July 17, 2-2:30 pm
Registration begins July 7 |
Ready Readers: Bread & Jam for Frances by Russell Hoban
Entering Grades 1-2
Frances decides she likes to eat only bread and jam at every meal until—to her surprise—her parents grant her wish. |
Thursday, July 19, 2-3 pm
Registration begins July 7 |
Drop-In Events
Children must be supervised by an adult at all times. Space is limited. Entry passes are distributed at the Ask Here Desk 15 minutes before the program begins.
Drop-In Fun with Play-Doh
Every day is a great day for Play-Doh, a toy that is over 50 years old! We will provide the dough and tools to shape and mold it. We just need some creative kids to have some fun turning the dough into food. |
Monday, July 2 and 30, 2-3 pm |
Drop-In LEGO
Come to the library to build with LEGOs. We will also have stories relating to the theme of the month. Please do not bring your own LEGOs. We will use the library’s LEGOs, which remain at the library. |
Monday, July 9, 2-3 pm |
Drop-In Wii
Entering Grades 1-5
Challenge your friends to some E (Everyone) rated games. Groups can play games like sports and Super Mario Bros. Wii games are reserved for 1st to 5th graders, but younger siblings and parents are welcome to watch. Board games are also available for play. |
Monday, July 16, 2-3 pm |
Drop-In Make & Take Craft
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, July 18, 10:30-11 am |
Drop-In Crafts
Make your own chalkboard. We supply the materials; you supply the creativity. Most crafts can be completed in 10-20 minutes. |
Monday, July 23, 2-3 pm |
En Espanol
¡Helados! ¡Helados! ¡Helados
¿Te gusta el helado? Bueno, por supuesto que sí, a quien no le gusta el helado? Ven a la biblioteca a leer algunas historias de helados y hacer manualidades. Al último, ¿qué es un fiesta de helados sin un helado? |
Sábado, 21 de Julio, 2-3 pm
Registrase a partir de 7 de Julio |
Lectores Listos: Cuarto de Craft/Story
Entrada Grados K-1
Los niños aprenderán a disfrutar de la lectura y mejorar sus habilidades de lectura en “Lectores Listos.” Cada sesión incluye cuentos, juegos, y manualidades basadas en el libro. El libro será leído en voz alta mientras que los lectores siguen el texto en el libro. Ellos recibirán una copia del libro para mantener la práctica de la lectura más en casa. Cada sesión requiere registro.
¡Quiero mas fideos! por Rita Golden Gelman
Rosaflor, una monita muy divertida, es demasiada ocupado comiendo espagueti - todo el día, en todas sus formas. |
Sábado, 28 de Julio, 11 am-12 noon
Por favor registrarse a partir del sábado 14 de Julio
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Vamos a la Playa
Venga y diviértanse en la playa con nosotros en la Biblioteca Pública de Addison. Vamos a jugar el limbo. No te preocupes, no los vamos a olvidar de los deliciosos dulces de verano. ¡Aunque no es una playa sería divertido, tal vez más! |
Sábado, 4 de Agosto, 2-3 pm
Registrarse a partir de 21 de Julio |
Iron Chef 2
Calling all chefs! Just like on TV, you will use a variety of ingredients plus the Mystery Ingredient to make a fabulous concoction! Registration is a must since space is limited. |
Thursday, July 12, 7-8 pm
Register online, click here |
After Hours RETRO Teen Movie
Watch Ferris Bueller's Day Off (PG-13); hang out with your friends; enjoy some snacks! The Library will be closed for everyone but teens registered for this program. |
Friday, July 20, 7-10 pm
Register online, click here |
Minecraft World
Play Minecraft, make crafts based on the game, and win prizes! Registration is required. |
Tuesday, July 24, 3-5 pm
Register online, click here |
Hot Dog! That's Funny!
All ages
Funny! Free! The Spontanians Improv Group will take audience suggestions and create skits based on this year’s Summer Reading theme, Reading Is So Delicious. |
Tuesday, July 24, 7-8 pm
No registration required |
Readers’ Theater Play
All ages
The VolunTeens’ theater group will perform a play about a mouse and a cookie. Cute! Funny! Classic! It's all part of Reading Is So Delicious. |
Thursday, August 2, 7 pm
No registration required |
Special Programs
Anniversary Movie: Slumdog Millionaire (R, 121 minutes)
Celebrate the 2000s with this 2008 Academy Award winning film. A young street boy in Mumbai, India, succeeds beyond expectations in a game show similar to Who Wants to Be a Millionaire. |
Monday, July 2, 2 pm
Register online, click here |
Foreign Film: Golden Door (Italy, PG-13, 118 min.)
This Italian film about a Sicilian family’s struggles to survive takes place in 1913. |
Thursday, July 19, 6:30 pm
Register online, click here |
Fruit & Vegetable Bouquets
Pastry Chef Rose Deneen demonstrates how to create spectacular fruit and vegetable centerpieces. Rose uses a few basic kitchen tools to transform your fruit and vegetables to new heights! Recipes and samples are always part of Rose’s demonstrations. Space is limited. |
Monday, July 30, 7 pm
Register online, click here |
Recurring Programs
Book Discussion: A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith
Join this month's discussion of Betty Smith's classic novel. Copies of the book are available at the Adult Services Desk. |
Tuesday, July 3, 7pm
Register online, click here |
Job Club: Think Differently and STOP Sending Resumes
The economy has created a different environment for the job seeker. The traditional job search does not hold the same effectiveness as it did in times past. Career coach Terri Kosecki's workshop will help you to navigate a job search in this economic environment. |
Tuesday, July 10, 7 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, July 16, 7 pm
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Monday Movie: The Artist (PG, 101 min.)
This recently released feature film won this year's Academy Award for Best Picture. Enjoy this silent film about an actor's struggle with the newest advancement in movies: talking pictures. |
Monday, July 23, 2 pm or 6:30 pm
Register online: click here for 2 pm; click here for 6:30 pm |
Genealogy Club: Organize and Share Your Family History
Genealogy lecturer and author Steve Szabados teaches a simple method of organizing research into readable documents that everyone can understand. He shares some nontraditional resources which can add to your history. |
Thursday, July 26, 7 pm
Register online, click here |
Computer Classes
No computer classes are scheduled in June.
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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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
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630-458-3318
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Teen Services:
630-458-3319
Hours
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Fri: 9 am - 6 pm
Sat: 9 am - 5 pm
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President
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Robert Kepka
Treasurer
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Secretary
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LIBRARY CONTACTS
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Director
Mary Marshall
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Children's Services
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Editor
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