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Due to the snow storm, the Library is closing today, February 1, at 3 pm, and will be closed tomorrow, February 2.
Programs scheduled today and tomorrow have been cancelled.
The evening programs will be rescheduled. |
MARY CASSATT EXHIBIT OPEN
January 28 through February 13
 The library is hosting a Teacher’s Discovery Traveling Exhibit featuring the fascinating paintings of American artist Mary Cassatt. Giant reproductions are on display in the library's meeting room from Friday, January 28, through Sunday, February 13. The exhibit celebrates Cassatt, the only American painter to exhibit with the French Impressionists!
Several activities are planned to coordinate with the exhibit.
- On February 10, actress Lynn Rymarz will become Mary Cassatt and follow her life's jouney from childhood to becoming the artist she always wanted to be. This program, Meet Mary Cassatt: An American Artist, is cosponsored by the Addison Art Guild. To register online for this program, click here.
- Books about Mary Cassatt are in the meeting room for you to enjoy and check out.
Hopefully, you will take advantage of this wonderful opportunity to learn more about this great American artist.
THERE'S SNOW BETTER TIME TO READ!
WINTER READING FOR ADULTS
Saturday, February 5, through Saturday, March 5
It is almost time to register for the Winter Reading Program for Adults, There's SNOW Better Time to Read!
Anyone 18 years of age or older may join the Adult Winter Reading Program. When you register at the Adult Services Desk, you choose to read four books or 15 hours. The first 70 who complete the program will receive a ceramic mug; everyone who finishes will be entered into a special drawing with lots of great prizes. All entries must be received by 5 pm on March 5.
DOWNLOAD AUDIOBOOKS AND eBOOKS FOR FREE
 Borrow audiobooks and ebooks from the library for free. Using OverDrive, you can now download audiobooks and ebooks to Iphones, Ipods, Ipads, Android devices, and more to your computer or a device through the library Website at eMediaLibrary! Browse, check out titles with your Addison Public Library card, and download titles for free.
If you want to know more about the library's resources, players for audiobooks, and eReaders, contact the Adult Services Desk, 630-458-3318.
WORLD FEST AND RECYCLING EVENT
Saturday. March 5
Mark your calendars for the jammed-packed day!
The Recyling Event:
 Start your spring cleaning early, reduce your clutter, and recyle the things you no longer use.
10 am-2 pm in the Library's Parking Lot
The library is working with SCARCE to host a community-wide recyling event. Currently, we know we will be accepting computers and their accessories, televisions, small household appliances, household batteries and rechargeable batteries, crayons, Altoid mint boxes, buttons, rulers, dog kennels, cat transport cages, leashes, collars, bird cages, blankets, towels, feed bowls, and watering bowls. We hope to have a few more items to add to the list, which will be available soon at the public service desks.
World Fest
11 am-4 pm
We have planned a day of fun, food, entertainment, demonstrations, fashion show, crafts, prizes. The entertainment includes:
Nardi's and Uncle Harry's will sell food.
FEDERAL INCOME TAX FORMS ARE AVAILABLE FREE
Call Toll Free: 1-800-829-3676 to order forms mailed to your home or download forms.
Local IRS Office: 2001 Butterfield Rd., Downers Grove, IL 60515
Services provided Monday-Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm.
ILLINOIS STATE INCOME TAX FORMS ARE AVAILABLE FREE
Call Toll Free: 1-800-356-6302 or download forms.
Local Office: Maine North Regional Building, 9511 Harrison Avenue, Des Plaines, Illinois 60016-1563,1-847-294-4200.
Services provided 8:30 am - 5:00 pm.
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
Arthur's Great big Valentine by Lillian Hoban.
After a falling out, Arthur and his best friend Norman make up with very special valentines.
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Wednesday, February 9, 4-5 pm
Register online, click here
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Crazy for Chapters
Grades 3-5
Make Way for Dyamonde Daniel by Nikki Grimes.
Spunky third-grader Dyamonde Daniel misses her old neighborhood. When she befriends another new student at the school, she finally starts to feel at home.
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Thursday, February 17, 4-5 pm
Registration begins February 5
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Young Monets: Mary Cassatt
Grades 1-5
Chinese New Year begins on February 3 and continues for 15 days. This class will focus on Chinese Art.
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Wednesday, February 16, 4-5 pm
Registration begins February 5
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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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Valentine's Day Party
Celebrate Valentine's Day and learn more about this holiday through stories, games, and activities. Create a special craft for your valentine.
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Monday, February 14, 7-8 pm
This program is filled
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Italian Carnevale
Carnevale in Italy is the Italian version of Mardi Gras before Lent. Learn about Italy, make masks, dance, and parade around the library. To end the fun, enjoy yummy Italian pastries. |
Saturday, February 26, 2-3 pm
Registraion begins February 12 |
Professional Performers
Animal Inventors
Professor Gizmo Gearloose explores the world of inventions and inventors. Learn about the greatest inventor of all time, Mother Nature! Using live animals, the professor compares animal adaptations with copycat human inventions. |
Wednesday, February 9, 7-8 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 February 21.
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Tuesdays, 10-10:30 am
Wednesdays, 10-10:30 am
Thursdays, 11-11:30 am
Registration begins February 12
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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 February 21. |
Wednesdays, 10-10:30 am
Thursdays, 11-11:30 am
Registration begins February 12
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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. |
Wednesday, February 2, 10:30-11 am OR
Thursday, February 3, 11:30 am-noon |
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Club LEGO
Use your creativity and math skills to build one-of-a-kind creations. Hear stories relating to the theme of the month. Please do NOT bring your own LEGOS.
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Saturday, February 12, 11 am-noon
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Drop-In Chinese New Year's Craft
Make a craft to celebrate Chinese New Year. Most crafts can be completed in 10-15 minutes.
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Saturday, February 5, 11 am-noon OR 2-3 pm
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Drop-In Candy Bar Bingo
Join us for an afternoon of BINGO fun. To celebrate Chocolate Lover's Month, candy bars will be the prizes. |
Saturday, February 19, 2-3 pm |
En Español
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Día de San Valentín
Ya viene el Día de San Valentín. ¿No has tenido tiempo
de hacer un regalo para tu Valentín? Ven a nuestro programa
para celebrar este día con nosotros lleno de amistad. Vamos
a tener cuentos, actividades, y también pueden decorar su propia galleta para San Valentín.
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Sábado, 12 de Febrero, 2-3 pm
Por favor registrarse ahora |
All programs are for students in Grades 6-12, unless otherwise stated, and are FREE.
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Teen Craft: Valentine's Day
Come do a little Valentine’s Day Craft at the library for someone you like (or love!). Make a pop-up card, create a fancy card, or paint a wooden heart. There may also be some V-Day cookies to decorate. This craft will be held in the Children’s Craft Room. Register in advance.
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Thursday, February 10,
3:30–5 pm
Register online, click here |
After-School Teen Gaming
Wednesday, February 16, 3 – 4:30 pm
Come to the library after school for teen gaming: video and board games, snacks, drinks, and hanging out. |
Wednesday, February 16, 3–4:30 pm
Registration begins February 9 |
Fourth Annual Teen Pizza Taste-Off!
It’s the Fourth Annual Teen Pizza Taste-off! First you will sample several kinds of pizza and vote for your favorite sauce, crust, and all-around pizza. Then, you can play some games—video or board—and hang out, while eating more pizza!
Space is limited. Registration is absolutely required! |
Thursday, February 24, 3-5 pm
Register online, click here |
Special Events
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 Self-Publishing Through Amazon: The Step-by-Step Process
Co-sponsored by Villa Park Public Library
Barbara Gregorich examines in detail Amazon’s self-publishing program, CreateSpace, its pluses and minuses. Her slide presentation depicts the real-life, step-by-step process of publishing a book through CreateSpace, from signing on and setting up an account; to making decisions on page layout, type face, and cover design; to submitting and proofreading; and, finally to publication of the book.
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Saturday, February 5, 1 pm
Register online, click here
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Create a Valentine Arrangement
$15 per person for materials
Peggy Garvin brings everything you need to make a beautiful arrangement of fresh flowers for Valentine’s Day. The nonrefundable $15 fee for each participant covers the cost of materials and is due at the time of registration.
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Tuesday, February 8, 7 pm
This program is filled
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Meet Mary Cassatt: An American Artist
Mary Cassatt grew up in a wealthy family in Pennsylvania. From an early age she wanted to become a professional artist, but there were obstacles she had to overcome. Her determination took her to Paris where she studied works of the master artists of her day.
Actress Lynn Rymarz portrays Cassatt. We will follow Cassatt’s journey as she pursues her dream to become the artist she always wanted to be. See samples of her art work.
This program is co-sponsored by the Addison Art Guild.
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Thursday, February 10, 7 pm
Register online, click here
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What You Should Know about Health Care Reform
Paul O’Brien, a health care specialist, discusses how the Health Care Reform act will affect your health choices today and tomorrow. Learn about the laws enacted in 2010, new laws for 2011, and future laws.
Also estate planning tax laws have changed. John Pankau, an estate planning attorney, talks about the new tax laws for 2011. Learn what do you need to do to protect your assets.
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Tuesday, February 15, 7 pm
Register online, click here
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 Fab Four FAQ 2.0: The Beatles' Solo Years
Local author and pop culture historian Robert Rodriguez knows the Beatles. He presents a 40 minute video tour through the careers of the four ex-Beatles. Learn details about the tumultuous post break-up decade that ended tragically with the murder of John Lennon 30 years ago.
Robert has written or contributed to nine books. He will sell and autograph his books.
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Thursday, February 17, 7 pm
Register online, click here
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Chinese Harp
Chinese harpist Joy Yu Hoffman is a versatile, classically trained musician. Her concert sounds a new voice with an ancient instrument, the Kong Hou. This instrument is a precious artifact in the cultural treasury of traditional Chinese music. In addition to performing, demonstrating, and promoting the Kong Hou, she plays the traditional western harp in orchestras and chamber ensembles and as a soloist.
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Sunday, February 20, 2 pm
Register online, click here
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Recurring Programs
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Book Discussion
This month the group will discuss The Poet of Tolstoy Park by Sonny Brewer.
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Tuesday, February 8, 7 pm
Register online, click here
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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, February 21, 7 pm
No registration required
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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, February 1, 7 pm
Register online, click here |
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Monday Movie
Get Low (pg13, 03 minutes)
Robert Duvall, Bill Murray, and Cissy Spacek star in this amazing tale of Tennessee hermit who, in the 1930s, threw his own funeral party before he died.
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Monday, February 28, 2 pm or 6:30 pm
Register online for the 2 pm showing, click here
Register online for the 6:30 pm showing, click here
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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, February 3, 7 pm
Friday, February 4, 10 am |
| Internet Searching |
Thursday, February 10, 7 pm
Friday, February 11, 10 am |
| Introduction to Microsoft Word |
Thursday, February 17, 7 pm
Friday, February 18, 10 am |
| Introduction to Microsoft Excel |
Thursday, February 24, 7 pm
Friday, February 25, 10 am |
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630-543-3617
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