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River Grove Library Newsletter
April 2013 Volume 3, Issue 4
ESL Conversation Café will take place at the River Grove Public
Library beginning on April 4. This class will be held on
Thursday afternoons from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. The class is offered
by the Literacy Volunteers of Western Cook County. You must
register for this class by calling 708-848-8499 or by e-mail at
Gardening for Birds, Butterflies & You
On Saturday, April 27, at 1:00 p.m., Sara from the Trailside Museum will be conducting a gardening workshop on how to tailor your garden to your preferences and to attract beautiful birds and butterflies! This program is free of charge,
but registration is required. Please call the library at
708-453-4484 or register at the front desk.
Coming Events
4/10 Library Board meeting, 7:00 p.m. 4/19 Knitting Group, 10:00 a.m. 4/22 Book Club, 7:00 p.m. 4/27 Gardening for Birds, Butterflies, and you, 1:00 p.m.
River Grove Public Library District
8638 W. Grand Ave. River Grove, IL 60171
708/453-4484
Monday – Thursday 10:00 – 9:00
Friday & Saturday 10:00 – 5:00
Book Club
The book club will meet on Monday, April 22, at 7:00 p.m. This month’s selection is
The Snow Child by Eowyn Ivey. Books are available behind the circulation desk.
Sign up is required for this event.
Knitting and Crocheting Club
Come join the new River Grove Knitting Group. Whether you’re a professional or just a beginner, come join us for some knitting fun. Bring your own supplies, however, we will have knitting needles and yarn available. Don’t know what to knit? We can provide you with patterns and step-by-step instructions. Join us on Friday, April 19, at 10:00 a.m. Light refreshments will be available. Call the library to register.
Jigsaw Puzzle is Back Come and help us put it together
What: 1,000 Piece Say Cheese Puzzle
When: During the Library Hours
Where: The puzzle has its own carrying case so you can work on it anywhere in the library. Just close
the box properly and take it someplace comfortable for you. The puzzle stays intact for the next user.
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MEET THE STAFF
Maggie has been working as a circulation clerk at the River Grove Public Library since October. She
has a Bachelor's degree in English from Illinois State University, and is working on earning her
Master's in Library and Information Science from Dominican University, where she is also a
graduate assistant. Some of Maggie's responsibilities outside of the circulation desk include making
displays and handling ebook ordering. Some of her favorite authors are Catherynne Valente, John
Green, Jane Austen, Laini Taylor, Elizabeth Gaskell, and Neil Gaiman. She is currently reading City
of Bones by Cassandra Clare.
KIDS…….KIDS…….KIDS…….KIDS…….KIDS…….KIDS…….
A FEW OF OUR NEW BOOKS
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Children’s Events: Evening Tales
April 10, 17, 24 at 7:00. For ages 5-8 years. **
Story Time
April 11, 18, 25 at 11:00 and 1:30. For ages 2-4 years. **
NO 1:30 Storytime on April 11
Spring Break Events: Watercolor
April 2 at 2:30. For all ages.
Craft Junk Day
April 3 at 2:30. For all ages.
Edible Art Day
April 4 between 1:00 – 3:00. For all ages
Bookmark Making
April 6 between 11:00 – 2:00. For all ages.
Earth Day Craft: Make a picture frame
April 20 at 1:00. For all ages.
--Have an old puzzle at home with missing pieces? Bring it to the
library to create a new picture frame.
**Registration is required.
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A FEW OF OUR NEW BOOKS
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Life After Life by Kate Akinson
Tapestry of Fortunes by Elizabeth Berg
Wedding Night by Sophie Kinsella
The Striker by Clive Cussler
The Chance by Karen Kingsbury
Calculated in Death by J.D. Robb
The Supremes at Earl's All-You-Can-Eat by Edward Kelsey Moore
NEW DVD’S
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Zero Dark Thirty
This is 40
Hitchcock
The Hobbit
The Bachelorette
Les Miserables
Django Unchained
The Guilt Trip
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