Each year the State Library requires the library to count the patrons who use the library. We are asking for your help during the week of April 9 - 14 at various times during the day to complete the count. Stop by the Reference Desk for more information and to sign up to volunteer.

Volume XI Issue III

Thursday, March 1

7:00 PM

North Meeting Room

Dr. Clarice Boswell will discuss the hidden language of Pre-Civil War quilts created by African-American slaves, and how the quilts helped the slaves escape to freedom along the Underground Railroad . Registration is required. Please sign up at the Reference Desk today!

That Garage Sale Gal - April 12 7:00 PM

Louder Than a Bomb documentary screening, Open Mic to follow - April 23 6:00-8:30 PM

The Chansonettes - May 8 7:00 PM

Sister Save-a-Lot - May 17 7:00 PM

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Library Hours

Monday - Thursday:

10:00 am to 9:00 pm

Friday:

10:00 am to 6:00 pm

Saturday:

10:00 am to 5:00 pm

Closed on Sundays

Your library is

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March 2012

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Saturday, March 3 11:00 AM Grades 1-3 Celebrate the Lorax’s adventures, make truffula trees and learn about the environment. Pre-registration is necessary and begins February 18.

Monday, March 5 6:30 PM Grades K-4

Cuddle up with a book and read aloud to a furry canine friend. The dogs are fully trained and certified by Power Paws for Kids. Tails are sure to wag! Pre-registration is necessary and begins February 20.

Wednesday, March 7 7:00 PM Grades 3-6 Local artist, Claudia McFarlane will instruct children in making a personalized mandala painting. Class size is limited. Pre-registration is necessary and begins February 22.

Thursday, March 8 4:00 PM Grades 3-6 We provide the Lego bricks, you provide your imagination! Your project might even go on display in the Youth Services Department! Pre-registration is necessary and begins February 23.

YOUTH PROGRAMS

Saturday, March 17 2:00 PM Ages 5-7 Catch a ride on the Musical Story Go-Round with songs, stories, rhythm instruments and FUN! This program is part of the Library’s continuing effort to promote early literacy. Pre-registration is necessary and begins February 25.

Monday, March 19 7:00 PM Grades 3-6 Build your own boat and see it float. Set sail and race to victory! Pre-registration is necessary and begins March 5.

Saturday, March 24 2:00 PM Grades K-2 We provide the LEGO bricks, you provide your imagination! Your project might even go on display in the Youth Services Department. Pre-registration is necessary and begins March 10.

YOUTH PROGRAMS

Did you know the South Holland Public Library is open online 24 hours a day? You can access our resources with a valid South Holland Library Card. Go to www.southhollandlibrary.org, and select Online Resources from the menu on the left. Check out the valuable databases, including the following.

Found under the category: Science and Technology Facts On File: Explore subjects like earth science, computer science, mathematics, and more. Also browse science resources including diagrams, experiments, biographies, etc. This resource includes a science dictionary and conversion calculator as well as other valuable resources. Found under the category: Homework and Research—Kids Gale Kids Info Bits: Search through thousands of sources to find just the information you are looking for. This resource also includes a dictionary and Teacher Toolbox.

Microsoft Word 2007 - Fundamentals

Wednesdays, March 14, 21, 28 & April 4 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM

in the Computer Lab

Register TODAY! Limit 10 people.

COMPUTER CLASSES

(FWO) For Women Only

Join Felicia Houston from Ingalls Behavioral Health Services for an evening of stress free fun. Learn what stress is, what causes it, and what its negative effects are. Learn a range of techniques to relax the mind, body, and soul.

Monday, March 12 6:00-8:00 PM

North Meeting Room

Registration required, sign up today at the Reference Desk.

ADULT PROGRAMS

WEDNESDAY “BEGINNERS” INTERNET SESSIONS

March 7, 14, 21 and 28 1:30 - 3:00 PM These 90 minute sessions are for BEGINNING computer users.

Session 1: Overview of the Internet Session 2: Overview of Email

Sessions 3 & 4: Review Internet and Use Email.

Limit 10 people. Register for one or all sessions at the Reference Desk or call 708-331-5262. Prerequisites: 18 years and older.

MONDAY FACEBOOK “OPEN FORUM”

SESSIONS March 5, 12, 19 and 26

7:00 – 8:30 PM

This is a drop-in session. Having a problem with “how to do something with a function in Facebook? For example, setting up Privacy Settings, adding pictures, etc. Drop in and we’ll figure it out together. No registration required.

TEEN TECH WEEK 2012 GEEK OUT @ SHPL!

MARCH 4-10

Monday, March 5 Featured Movie:

The Social Network

3:30 PM North Meeting Room

Teens Grades 6-12 Stop by the library and watch the story about one of the greatest geeks that ever lived. Refreshments will be served! Geek Trivia Contest will follow the movie! Registration not required.

Wednesday, March 7 Make a Recycled Robot, Doll

or Free-Form Sculpture with artist Dawn Jones

3:30-5:30 PM North Meeting Room

Create a work of art using recycled materials. Let your geek imagination be your guide. Please register at the reference desk today.

All Week Long! Digital Scavenger Hunt

Teens Grades 6-12

Make sure to stop by the Library for the Digital Scavenger Hunt rules. Complete ALL of the objectives before 5:00 PM, Saturday, March 10 and receive a FREE prize!

Contestants will also be entered into a drawing to win a $25 Best Buy gift card!

YOUNG ADULT PROGRAMS

ALL AGES PROGRAMS

LAST CHANCE FOR VHS VIDEOS AND

BOOKS ON CASSETTE

South Holland Public Library will be discontinuing

lending VHS videos and Books on Cassette on April

30, 2012. This will allow us to grow our CD, DVD

and Blu-Ray collections.

The videos and cassettes will be offered in our

Donations Corner and any funds raised will go

towards building our other collections.

If you wish to have videos or

cassettes after April 30, you may

request these through interlibrary

loan.

NEW MAGAZINES OFFERED Come check out the new magazines being offered at

the library. Current issues are on display in our

magazine stands. Past issues may be checked out.

Please see a circulation clerk to do so.

Donations to the

South Holland Public Library

in February

We thank the following library supporters

for their generous gifts.

Mr. Joe E. Gillie, author of The Correct Approach to Fitness, donated his book to the South Holland Public Library.

LIBRARY NEWS

A Simple Plan by Scott Smith Saturday, March 10 at 2:00 PM

Grace Gowens Leaf Room

Stop by the circulation desk, check out the book and join the discussion.

Tuesday, March 20 at 6:00 PM North Meeting Room

The South Holland Historical Society invites you to their March Meeting. Special guest speaker, author Carrie Steinweg, will review her book, Images of America-South Holland. Ms. Steinweg is a freelance writer and preservationist. She actively works to conserve and publicize the history of the south suburbs. Refreshments will be served following the program. Registration not required.

AND THE

WINNER IS...

Congratulations to Deamontae Shannon for winning the jar of candy!

His favorite book is Diary Of A Wimpy Kid.

Deamonte guessed the exact number of candies in the jar - 83!

Mondays & Wednesdays 3:30 to 5:00 PM

North Meeting Room

Play Wii, do your homework, bring a snack. A librarian will be available to answer reference questions. Registration not required.

CHESS FOR TEENS

Mondays starting March 19

6:00 to 8:00 PM Grades 6-12

North Meeting Room

CHESS FOR ADULTS

Thursdays 6:00 to 8:00 PM

Grace Gowens Leaf Room

M I L L I O N S

Saturday, March 17 2:00 PM

North Meeting Room Refreshments will be served.

Rick Steves’ Ireland Thursday, March 1 1:30 PM

North Meeting Room

Refreshments will be served.

NEXT MONTH: April 5 at 1:30 PM Going Places: The Caribbean

FILM PROGRAMS

KAPLAN TESTING IS BACK!

March 24, 2012 ACT Practice Test

11:00 AM North Meeting Room

Take a free ACT practice test, fully proctored by Kaplan Test Prep that will show you what to expect in a test-like environment. You will also receive, in a follow-up meeting, a comprehensive analysis of your performance on the test, detailing your individual strengths and weaknesses.

From the A-V Librarian: What I’m listening to… Christina Perri’s lovestrong.

I had to listen after hearing “Jar of Hearts” (made famous on So You Think You Can Dance) on the radio, but now truly enjoy the whole CD. If I have to name favorites: “Jar of Hearts,” “Arms,” and “The Lonely.” For

the Twilight Saga movie fans, Christina also has an entry in The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn-Part 1: “A Thousand Years.” SHPL owns the soundtrack (which also includes Bruno Mars' newest "It Will Rain"). Call Reference or check the SWAN catalog for availability.

CHESS PROGRAMS

KAPLAN TESTING

S U N M O N T U E W E D T H U F R I S AT COLOR KEY TO

PROGRAMS

ADULT PROGRAMS

CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS

YOUNG ADULT

PROGRAMS

ALL AGES PROGRAMS

RESIDENT RESERVATION

LOCATIONS

CL = COMPUTER LAB

GG = GRACE

GOWENS ROOM

N = NORTH MEETING

ROOM

SH=STORY HOUR ROOM

1 PRE SCHOOL STORY HOUR

10:30-11:30 AM (GG) TRAVEL MOVIE:

IRELAND 1:30 PM (N) ADULT CHESS

6:00-8:00 PM (GG) DR. CLARICE BOSWELL PRE CIVIL WAR QUILTS

7:00-8:00 PM (N) PRE SCHOOL STORY HOUR

6:30-7:30 PM (SH)

2 GIRL SCOUTS

4:00-5:45 PM (GG)

3 GO GREEN WITH

THE LORAX

11:00 AM-12:00 PM (GG)

4 TEEN TECH WEEK:

GEEK OUT @

THE SOUTH HOLLAND

PUBLIC LIBRARY!

COMPLETE THE

SCAVENGER HUNT, GET A

FREE PRIZE AND ENTER TO WIN A $25 BEST BUY

GIFT CARD!

5 TEEN TIME

3:30-5:00 PM (GG)

MOVIE: THE SOCIAL NETWORK

3:30-6:00 PM (N)

PAWS TO READ

6:30-7:30 PM (SH)

FACEBOOK Q&A

7:00-8:30 PM (CL)

6 INGALLS HOSPITAL

1:00-2:00 (LOBBY)

KNITTERS

6:30-8:30 PM (N)

7 BEGINNING INTERNET

1:30-3:00 PM (CL)

DAWN JONES AND GEEK ART

3:30-5:00 PM (N)

COMMUNITY POLICING

7:00-8:30 PM (N)

MANDALA PAINTINGS

7:00-8:30 PM(GG)

8 PRE SCHOOL STORY HOUR

10:30-11:30 AM (GG) DELTA SIGMA THETA

6:30-8:30 PM (N) LET’S GO LEGO-ING!

4:00-5:00 PM (SH) ADULT CHESS

6:00-8:00 PM (GG) PRE SCHOOL STORY HOUR

6:30-7:30 PM (SH)

9 SECRETARY OF STATE

10:00-1:30 PM (N)

10 DELTA SIGMA THETA

1:00-4:00 PM (N)

BOOK DISCUSSION:

A SIMPLE PLAN

2:00 PM (GG)

11 12 TEEN TIME

3:30-5:00 PM (GG) MARJAN

6:00-8:30 PM (GG) STRESS LESS WORKSHOP

6:00-8:00 PM (N) FACEBOOK Q&A

7:00-8:30 PM (CL)

13 KNITTERS

6:30-8:30 PM (N)

14 BEGINNING INTERNET

1:30-3:00 PM (CL)

TEEN TIME

3:30-5:00 PM (GG)

E.C.H.O.

6:30-7:30 PM (GG)

MICROSOFT WORD 2007

6:30-8:30 PM (CL)

15 PRE SCHOOL STORY HOUR

10:30-11:30 AM (GG)

DELTA SIGMA THETA

6:30-8:30 PM (N)

ADULT CHESS

6:00-8:00 PM (GG)

PRE SCHOOL HOUR

6:30-7:30 PM (SH)

16 GIRL SCOUTS

4:00-5:45 PM (GG)

17 MOVIE: MILLIONS

2:00 PM (N)

DELTA SIGMA THETA

1:00-4:00 PM (GG)

MUSICAL STORY GO-ROUND

2:00-3:00 PM (SH)

18 19 TEEN TIME 3:30-5:00 PM (GG)

E.C.H.O.6:30-8:00 PM (N) TEEN CHESS

6:00-8:00 PM (GG) REGATTA RACERS 7:00-8:00 PM (GG)

FACEBOOK Q&A 7:00-8:30 PM (CL)

20 HISTORICAL SOCIETY

6:00-8:30 PM (N)

KNITTERS

6:30-8:30 PM (GG)

21 BEGINNING INTERNET

1:30-3:00 PM (CL) TEEN TIME 3:30-5:00 PM (GG)

E.C.H.O.6:30-7:30 PM (GG) DELTA SIGMA THETA

6:30-8:30 PM (N) MICROSOFT WORD 2007

6:30-8:30 PM (CL)

22 DELTA SIGMA THETA

6:30-8:30 PM (N)

ADULT CHESS

6:00-8:00 PM (GG)

23 24 PEOPLE TO PEOPLE

10:30-12:30 PM (GG)

KAPLAN TESTING—ACT

11:00 AM (N)

LET’S GO LEGO-ING!

2:00-3:00 PM(SH)

25 26 TEEN TIME

3:30-5:00 PM (GG)

TEEN CHESS

6:00-8:00 PM (GG)

FACEBOOK Q&A

7:00-8:30 PM (CL)

27 KNITTERS

6:30-8:30 PM (N)

28 BEGINNING INTERNET

1:30-3:00 PM (CL)

TEEN TIME

3:30-5:00 PM (GG)

E.C.H.O.

6:30-7:30 PM (GG)

MICROSOFT WORD 2007

6:30-8:30 PM (CL)

29 DELTA SIGMA THETA

6:30-8:30 PM (N)

ADULT CHESS

6:00-8:00 PM (GG)

30 GIRL SCOUTS

4:00-5:45 PM (GG)

31 DELTA SIGMA THETA

1:00-4:00 PM (N)

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