Villa Park Public Library | January-March 2020

Serving the Communities of Villa Park and Oakbrook Terrace

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Library HoursMonday-Thursday • 9 am-9 pmFriday-Saturday • 9 am-5 pm Sunday • 1-5 pm (Closed Sundays - Memorial Day through Labor Day)

Library Closings Wednesday, January 1 • New Year’s Day

In this Issue Story mes/Youth • 2-4Tweens/Teens • 4Adults • 5-6 Friends News • 7

WINTER READING PROGRAM 2020JANUARY 2-FEBRUARY 29Kick-start the new year with Kung Fu

Readers this winter! Stop in at the library

and sign up beginning Thursday, January

2. Our Adult and Youth programs off er

something fun for all ages. Both programs

are free, easy, and open to everyone!

LIBRARY CARD DESIGN CONTEST WINNERS!Congratulations to our Library Card Design Contest Winners! Designs

and winners are pictured below. The winners were invited to attend the

November Board meeting, where they were presented with a certificate of

appreciation and a $100.00 Barnes & Noble Gift card, generously donated by

the Friends of the Villa Park Library. The new library cards will be available at

the first floor service desk beginning in mid-December.

Lily V. (Grades K-6) Emma D. (Grades 7-12)

Winner, K-6 - Lily (L) and Winner 7-12 - Emma (L) and

Board President, Pat Hubbard Board President, Pat Hubbard

OPENING DAY COLLECTIONCheck out your brand new library, filled with new materials purchased as

part of our Opening Day Collection! These items are located throughout

the building and have a bright green sticker on them indicating they are

part of this special collection. We hope you enjoy the expanded selection

of books, CDs, DVDs, and other items for our collections.

THE SWAN MOBILE APP HAS LANDED!The new app lets you easily access the catalog and your account at any

time, from your mobile device.

You can:

*Manage your checkouts, holds, fines, and family library cards

*Place holds and search the library catalog for physical items,

downloadables, and articles

*Scan ISBN barcodes, search for nearby libraries, and see events

happening at the library

Download for iOS or Android, and find out more at:

https://www.swanlibraries.net/mobile-app/

NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK IS COMING!Held the week of

April 19-25, 2020 this

year’s theme will be

Libraries = Strong

Communities!

Watch for special

programming

to be held this week.

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STORYTIMES

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Preschool StorytimeAges 3-5

Wednesdays

10-10:30 am

January 8-29; February 12-March 4;

March 18-April 8

Wednesdays

11-11:30 am

January 22; February 12;

March 11Sensory Storytime

All ages with adult; siblings welcome

Rhythm & Rhyme @

Oakbrook Terrace Park DistrictLocation | 1S325 Ardmore Ave, Oakbrook Terrace

All ages with adult

Mondays

11:30-noonJanuary 13; February 10; March 9

Thursdays

1:15-2 pm

January 9-30; February 13-March 5;

March 19-April 9Ready for Reading

Ages 4 and older

Tuesdays OR Thursdays

9:30-10 am

January 7-30 ; February 11-March 5;

March 17-April 9Babies & Books

All infants & pre-walkers with adult

Community Storytime @

Whole Foods ElmhurstLocation | 215 S IL Rte 83, Elmhurst

All ages with adult

Community Storytime @

Cornerstone BooksLocation | 22 S Villa Ave

All ages with adult

Fridays

10-10:30 am

Mondays

9:30-10 am

January 17; February 21; March 20

January 20; February 17; March 16

1st and 3rd Saturdays every month 11-11:45 am

January 4, 18; February 1, 15;

March 7*, 21Marvelous Mornings

All ages with adult

Mondays

11-11:30 am

Every week, starting

January 6Family Playgroup

All ages with adult

Mondays or Thursdays

10:30-11 am

January 6-30; February 10-March 5;

March 16-April 9Toddler TimeWalkers with adult

(*Special program on March 7: Teddy Bear Clinic, 11 am-12:30 pm )

STORYTIME SCHEDULE IN THE COMMUNITY | ALL AGES WITH ADULT

STORYTIME SCHEDULE AT THE LIBRARY

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YOUTH CLASSES AND EVENTS

Registra on required. Program fees are due within 3 days. Registrants with unpaid fees will be placed on the waitlist a er 3 days. While supplies last.

Kindermusik Storytime Friday, January 3 • 10-10:45 am OR 11-11:45am

Ages 0-5 with adult

Kindermusik is finally back in town! It

involves singing, instrument play, movement,

storytime, and more. Presented by Leah

Egan, certified instructor.

Bark for Books Wednesdays, January 8, February 5;

March 4 • 6:30-7:30 pm

All ages, under 7 with adult

Read with a dog! We have dogs certified

by Therapy Dogs International to be gentle

listeners. Choose a book to read in advance.

Family Game NightWednesday, January 8 • 6:30pm-8:30pm

All ages, under 5 with adult

Join the Friends of the Villa Park Library

for a fun-filled evening of games! A variety

of games will be available and light

refreshments will be served. The Friends will

hold their brief General meeting beginning at

6:30pm.

LEGO® DUPLO® Build + Play Fridays, January 10, 24; February 7, 21;

March 6, 27 • 10-10:30 am

Ages 2-5 with adult

Join us to build, play, and socialize with other

kids and families!

LEGO® Builders Club Wednesdays, January 15; February 19;

March 18 • 3:45-4:45 pm

Ages 6 and up

Create something unique using a selection of

LEGO® bricks and accessories.

Craft ernoon Monday, February 3 • 3:45-4:45pm

Ages 7 and up

A program for craft y kids! Make a fun project,

using a wide variety of materials. Explore,

experiment, and create.

Creative Science:

More World of Coding Tuesdays, February 4 OR March 31

3:45-4:45 pm • Ages 5-8

Join us for an hour of fun learning MORE about

computers and coding! Tinker, experiment, and

learn through scientific fun!

Harry Potter Book Night Thursday, February 6 • 6-9 pm

All ages

Celebrate all things Harry

Potter with us! We’ll have

activities and craft s to go

along with this year’s theme:

“The Triwizard Tournament.”

Valentine’s Day Craft Open HouseFriday, February 7; Saturday, February 8

2-4 pm • All ages

Celebrate your sweetheart with a craft ! Young

children will need some adult help.

MSI Science Minors Thursdays, February 27; March 5, 12, 19, 26

3:45-5 pm • Ages 8 and up

Welcome back to an

all-new MSI Science

Minors. Put on your

best disguise and get

ready to learn the

art of spycraft . We’re

talking ESPIONAGE!

All kinds of James Bond adventure is afoot with

missions and mysteries. We’ll do some hands-

on dusting for fingerprints, crack secret codes,

dig through evidence, plan a quick escape, and

more! This program is made possible through

a partnership with the Museum of Science &

Industry Chicago.

Read Across America Day Celebration Monday, March 2 • All day • All ages

Join us and celebrate the

joy of reading across America!

Teddy Bear ClinicSaturday, March 7

11 am-12:30 pm

All ages, under 5 with

adult

All children are invited

to bring their favorite

teddy bear or stuff ed

animal to the library

for a check-up. Library

staff “doctors” will give

your bear a physical

exam, complete with

paperwork to take home.

REGISTRATION BEGINS MONDAY, DECEMBER 16 FOR ALL PROGRAMS.

SPRING BREAK WEEK:

MARCH 30-APRIL 3

Monday, March 30: Holiday Matinee:

1:00 pm

Aladdin(©Walt Disney Pictures, 2019; PG, 128 min.)

Tuesday, March 31: Creative Science:

More World of Coding! 3:45-4:45 pm • Ages 5-8

Join us for an hour of fun learning

MORE about computers and coding!

Tinker, experiment, and learn through

scientific fun!

Wednesday, April 1:

BOOM! POW! SMASH!

Cartooning Class! 11 am-12 pm • Ages 11 and up

Learn to draw awesome superheroes and

terrible villains--and then decide what

happens next! Will Beltman use his scowl

of justice? Will Miss Quito bite him? Or will

they decide to put their squabbles aside

and play Monopoly?! Draw and tell your

own story in this class!

Thursday, April 2: Ninja Party! 3-4 pm • All ages, under 3 with an adult

Sneak into our dojo for an hour filled

with ninja stories, activities, and fun at

the library!

Friday, April 3: Math Mosaic! With

DuPage Children’s Museum 11:00 am-12:30 pm • Ages 8-11

It’s a math and art mashup at this creative

design challenge hosted by the DuPage

Children’s Museum! Come along for a

collaborative and fun experience.

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Practice SAT Test Saturday, March 21 • 9 am-1 pm

Deposit $5 • Limit 15 • For high school students

Practice taking a test under the same conditions you

will experience during a real exam. Bring a calculator

and pencils. Must live in or attend a high school

in Villa Park or Oakbrook Terrace. Proctored by

Huntington Learning Center. Arrive promptly at 9 am.

$5 deposit will be fully refunded to test-takers upon

completion of practice test.

SAT Results Follow-Up Session Tuesday, March 24 • 6:30-7 pm

For high school students and parents/guardians

Return with results from

Saturday’s Practice SAT exam to

hear a clear explanation of the

numbers, and ask questions.

Diane Kilcommons, Director

of Huntington Learning Center

Elmhurst, will explain categories

of questions and the structure of

the SAT, and even suggest a few

strategies. Go beyond the basic

results and help prepare for the

SAT exam!

TWEENS/TEENS CLASSES AND EVENTSTeen Gaming Center-New!Ages 13 and older

Come hang out in

our new Teen Space

and play a video

game with your

friends! Try out our

all new Playstation

4 and Xbox One X

gaming consoles!

NEW LIBRARY, NEW SPACES!

Teen Space, Tween Space, and Study RoomsWe are excited to off er entirely new spaces for teens and tweens in the

renovated and expanded library!

The Teen Space is located on the second floor, near the Adult Services

Department. It includes lounge areas, a video gaming space complete with

TV and systems, and collections including high school books, high school

video games, and graphic novels for teens and adults.

The Tween Space is located on the first floor, in the Youth Services

Department. It includes spaces for collaborative work as well as

socializing. An adjacent Youth Makerspace off ers a variety of tools for

creating and exploring.

Study Rooms are now on both floors: two on the first floor in Youth

Services, and three on the second floor in Adult Services. These spaces

vary in size to accommodate individuals and small groups.

YOUTH CLASSES AND EVENTS

January 20

Abominable (© Universal Pictures, 2019: PG, 97 min.)

March 30

Aladdin (©Walt Disney Pictures, 2019; PG, 128 min.)

February 17

Dora and the City of Lost Gold

(©Paramount Pictures, 2019; PG, 102 min.)

All movie matiness are on Mondays and begin at 1 pm • All ages

HOLIDAY MATINEES

5 Registra on required. Program fees are due within 3 days. Registrants with unpaid fees will be placed on the waitlist a er 3 days. While supplies last.

ADULT CLASSES AND EVENTSFamily Game NightWednesday, January 8 • 6:30-8:30 pm

All ages, under 5 with adult

Join the Friends of the Villa Park Library for a fun-

filled evening of games! A variety of games will be

available and light refreshments will be served.

The Friends will hold their brief General meeting

beginning at 6:30pm.

Essentrics: Age Reversing ESSENTRICS® Saturdays: January 11; February 8; March 14

11 am - 12 pm • Limit 20

This slow-paced 50-minute workout will restore

movement in your joints, flexibility in your

muscles, relieve pain, and stimulate your cells

to increase energy, vibrancy and your immune

system. Great for all ages and fitness levels.

Please wear comfortable clothing and bring

exercise mat or large towel. Presented by

ESSENTRICS® Instructor Lisa Sawczuk.

Team Trivia TuesdayTuesdays, January 21; March 24 • 7:30 pm

Location | Crazy Pour, 105 E North Ave

Enter as a team of up to 8 or come on your own

and we will pair you up. Win prizes! January’s

theme is Y2K. Come prepared to test your

knowledge of the first decade of the new

millennium. March’s theme is History.

What is Grief? Wednesday, January 22 • 7-8:30 pm or

Wednesday, January 29 • 10-11:30 am

With Certified Grief Recovery Specialist

Nicki Davis.

Cheese - American Beauties Tuesday, February 11 • 6:30 -8 pm

Fee $5 • Limit 30

Take a tour around the US, tasting iconic cheeses

from various regions. Learn how American cheese

makers are impacting the cheese world.

Scan Session Saturday, February 15

9:30-11:30 am or 2:30-4 pm

Learn how to digitize your photos, or documents

(max size 8 ½” x 14”) using the library’s Scan

Station. Register for a 15 minute one-on-one

session with a staff member. Bring a digital

storage device. Limit 10 items.

Success with Soil Tuesday, February 25 • 7-8:45 pm

Bill Karges of Pioneer Garden and Feed digs into

evaluating, maintaining, and improving the soil

you have. It’s the perfect way to start your garden

planning for 2020. Sponsored by the Villa Park

Garden Club.

Home Selling Process Thursday, February 27 • 7-8:30 pm

Join Donna Craft Cain, P.C. and a panel of local

experts who will discuss the home selling process.

Craft y Creations

with Gilda Thursday, March 5 • 6:30-8:30 pm

Fee $15 • Limit 30

Join Gilda as she leads

attendees in this fun craft

creation!

REAL ID 101 Tuesday, March 10 • 7-8 pm

Have you heard about REAL ID? Starting in

October 2020, Illinois residents over 18 who fly, or

visit military bases, will need a REAL ID compliant

document. This can be a new driver’s license, a

new state ID, or a passport. To clarify this process,

a representative from the Illinois Secretary of

State’s off ice will be here to explain how to get

your Illinois REAL ID.

Drop-In Tech HelpThursdays • 3-5 pm

Ages 14 and up

Stop in for a 25-minute session. The session

may be extended beyond 25 minutes if no one

else is waiting.

Digital Drop-InTuesdays • 6:30-8:30 pm

Ages 14 and up

Do you have old slides, negatives, photographs,

cassettes, or vinyl LPs? Stop in for a 25 minute

session and learn how to digitize them!

DROP-IN SESSIONS

COMPUTER CLASSES

Intro to Computers - 1 Tuesday, January 7 • 6-7:30 pm

Learn about the basic hardware and

soft ware of a computer. Includes lecture

and hands-on work.

Intro to Computers - 2 Tuesday, January 14 • 6-7:30 pm

Learn the basics of the desktop, files,

and some programs. Basic computer

skills required.

Microsoft Word 2013 - 1 Thursday, February 13 • 6-7:30 pm

Learn the basics of this word processing

program. Basic computer skills required.

Microsoft Word 2013 - 2 Thursday, February 20 • 6-7:30 pm

Continue learning about Microsoft Word.

Attendance at Microsoft Word 2013 - 1

class recommended.

Microsoft Excel 2013 - 1Thursday, March 12 • 6-7:30 pm

Learn the basics of this spreadsheet

program. Basic computer skills required.

Microsoft Excel 2013 - 2 Thursday, March 19 • 6-7:30 pm

Continue learning about Microsoft Excel.

Attendance at Microsoft Excel 2013 - 1 class

recommended.

Deposit $10 • Limit 6 • Ages 14 and up

Cheese - Meet the Maker Thursday, March 12 • 6:30-8 pm

Fee $5 • Limit 30

We will focus on a single cheese maker (it’s a

surprise!) We will address terroir, milk types, and

cheese making techniques, as well as taste the

final product.

James Bond: The History, The Thrills! Monday, March 16 • 7-8:30 pm

Climb into our Aston Martin as we enjoy the

history of the Bond films, examining how they

reflect our changing values over the past 50

years. We’ll also view the greatest moments

from the films - fast cars, incredible gadgets,

fascinating women, and colorful villains!

Home Buying Seminar Wednesday, March 18 • 7-8:30 pm

Join Donna Craft Cain, P.C. and a panel of

local experts who will discuss the process of

purchasing a home.

BodySmart Gardening Tuesday, March 24 • 7-8:45 pm

Speaker Jan Hansen from the University of

Illinois Master Gardener Program will discuss the

eff ects of gardening on our bodies. This program

emphasizes approved methods to reduce stress

and strain on the body. Learn some clever tips

and tricks to help you safely, comfortably and

eff iciently complete your garden tasks.

Sponsored by the Villa Park Garden Club.

Raw Milk Cheese Tuesday, April 14 • 6:30-8 pm

Fee $5 • Limit 30

Find out what all the fuss is about with raw milk

cheese. We will taste our way through some great

examples.

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ADULT BOOK DISCUSSIONS

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January 9

The Perks of Being a Wallflower

by Stephen Chbosky

February 13

The Art of Racing in the Rain: a novel

by Garth Stein

March 12

He Said, She Said

by Erin Kelly

January 16

Dark Corners

by Ruth Rendell

February 20

Indemnity Only

by Sara Paretsky

March 19

Medicus : A Novel of the Roman Empire

by Ruth Downie

BOOK DISCUSSIONS

BOOKS WORTH TALKING ABOUT

LED BY MICHELLE HOFFMANN

MYSTERY READERS

LED BY DENISE KUHR

All discussions meet on Thursdays from 7-8:15 pm.

Cookbook ClubLed by Ingrid Durham and Erin Damm

Thursdays, 7-8:15 pm

Check out the cookbook of the month and explore the recipes at your

own pace. Then, prepare your favorite recipe from the cookbook to share

with the group, try other dishes, and participate in a lively discussion.

Please feel free to attend any or all sessions.

January 2

5 Ingredients: Quick & Easy Food

by Jamie Oliver

February 6

Eat What You Love Restaurant Favorites :

Classic and Crave-Worthy Recipes Low in

Sugar, Fat, and Calories

by Marlene Koch

March 5

Sheet Pan Suppers : 120 Recipes for

Simple, Surprising, Hands-Off Meals

Straight from the Oven : Plus Breakfasts,

Desserts, and Snacks, Too!

by Molly Gilbert

Great Decisions: Coming January 2020Mondays, January 20; February 17; March 16

7-8:30 pm • Limit 20

The Great Decisions program highlights

eight critical foreign policy challenges facing

Americans each year. Supported by the

Foreign Policy Association, Great Decisions

involves citizens in the foreign policy making process. In this

monthly discussion, participants will read the relevant chapter in

the briefing book, which is available for checkout. A moderator

will lead the discussion based on the readings and show a

corresponding video. Visit our website for future dates and topics.

100 Book ClubResolve to read more in 2020!

The Villa Park Public Library

challenges readers ages 14

& up to read 100 books from

January 1 - December 31.

Visit the library or call for

more information.

ACTIVE ADULTS BOOK CLUB

LED BY SEAN BIRMINGHAM

LOCATION| OAKBROOK TERRACE PARK

DISTRICT 1S325 ARDMORE AVE

January 2

Last Call: The Rise and Fall of Prohibition

by Daniel Okrent

February 6

The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks

by Rebecca Skloot

March 5

The Trial of Lizzie Borden

by Cara Robertson

All discussions meet on Thursdays from from 10-11 am.

Friends Corner

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FROM THE FRIENDS

Who Are the Friends of the Villa

Park Library? What Do They Do?The Friends act as advocates for the library.

They sponsor programs and fundraising events,

promote the library within the community,

and help to improve the library facilities and

services. Friends are volunteers from all walks of

life who share a common interest in the library.

Board meetings are held at 7 pm on the second

Wednesday of the month. Meetings of the

general membership are held during the months

of January, April, July, and October. Keep up-to-

date with events by checking out our Facebook

page or join the mailing list by sending your

email to: FRIENDSoft heVPLibrary@gmail.com

Poetry WorkshopMondays , January 13; February 10;

March 9 • 6-8:30 pm

Calling all poets! Bring ten copies of one or two of

your own poems to read and discuss. Presented

by the Friends of the Villa Park Library.

Sunday Movie Matinees

-Presented by the FriendsAll movies are held on Sundays and begin at

1:30pm. Refreshments are served. A discussion

usually follows each movie screening.

Sunday, January 12

Small Town Crime(©Lions Gate Film Inc., 2017: R, 91 min.)

Sunday, January 26

Stan & Ollie

(©Sony Classics, 2018: PG, 98 min. )

Sunday, February 9

Starman

(©Paramount Pictures, 1984: PG, 115 min.)

Sunday, February 23

Vertigo

(©Universal Pictures, 1958: PG, 128 min.)

Sunday, March 8

Seven Faces of Dr. Lao

(©Warner Brothers, 1964: 100 min.)

Sunday, March 22

Ball of Fire

(©20th Century Fox, 1941: 111 min.)

Registra on required. Program fees are due within 3 days. Registrants with unpaid fees will be placed on the waitlist a er 3 days. While supplies last.

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Monthly Dine-Outs’ partial proceeds will benefit

the Friends of the Villa Park Library. Valid only

at the locations listed. Money received from

the Dine-Outs helps the Friends support

various programs and services at the library.

Flyers are available on the library’s website or

at one of the service desks.

Simon’s Restaurant Monday, January 13 • 5-8 pm

Location | 2 Roosevelt Rd.

Simon’s Restaurant will give back 10% on this

date and time to the Friends.

Fuel & CrèmeSaturday, February 8 • 11 am - Close

Location | 324 E Central Blvd.

Fuel & Crème will give back 10% on this date and

time to the Friends. Special Event - all day Crazy

Milkshakes. They will also give back 10% on all

cocktails and beer at Fuel.

Crazy Pour Tuesday, March 24 • 10 am - 1 am

Location | 105 E North Avenue

Crazy Pour will give back 10% on this date and

time to the Friends.

Photo Policy The Villa Park Public Library reserves the right for staff to photograph and record during programs and events to promote ac vi es, collec ons, and services. Par cipants are not iden fi ed without their permission. Please no fy staff if you do not want yourself or your child to be photographed

or recorded.

Accommoda on Informa onIndividuals who require an accommoda on for a disability for any library presenta on should

contact the library at (630) 834-1164 at least three days before a program or event.

Villa Park Public Library305 S Ardmore AveVilla Park, IL 60181630-834-1164www.vppl.info

Board of TrusteesSteve De La RosaTammy HensleyAdelaide “Pat” HubbardWanda KoellerDianne LuebkerMark McCleary

Library Board Mee ngsWednesdays, January 22; February 26; March 257 pm

Department HeadsSandra Hill,

Library DirectorKandice Kre ler,

Deputy Director & Head of Circula on/ Outreach ServicesSean Birmingham,

Head of Public ServicesJohn Bradford,

Head of Material ServicesJean Jansen,

Youth Services Manager

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THANK YOU

Adopt-a-Magazine Dona ons • Ken Jacobson, for a one-year subscrip on to Scien fi c American, Kiplinger’s Personal Finance,

and Family Handyman • Wanda Koeller, for a one-year subscrip on to Ranger Rick

Memorials and Gi s • Dona on in memory of Mary Philbin Mocarski, from Timothy Mocarski • General dona on from the Kiwanis Club of Villa Park