Library Programs and Events Listing

• January 2 - December 31
  Centennial Reading Club
  For families of all ages or individuals. Participants in the Reading Program will keep track of 100 books or 100 hours of reading time. Families may read together for family rewards or separately for individual rewards. There are monthly prize drawings and a prize upon completion of the program. Sign up in either Adult or Youth Services.
  
  
  
• Monday, August 13
  Youth Services book discussion. 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. "Owen & Mzee " by Isabella Hatkoff. Grades 1-3
  
• Tuesday, August 14
  Special Summer Drop-in Storytime in Youth Services. 10:30-11:00 a.m. All ages are welcome to join us for a special drop-in storytime.
  
  Welcome to Kit's World. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Join us in Youth Services as we explore 1934 through Kit's eyes. Grades 1-5. Register by phone or in person beginning August 4.
  
• Thursday, August 16
  Special Summer Drop-in Storytime in Youth Services. 10:30-11:00 a.m. All ages are welcome to join us for a special drop-in storytime.
  
• Tuesday, August 21
  Special Summer Drop-in Storytime in Youth Services. 10:30-11:00 a.m. All ages are welcome to join us for a special drop-in storytime.
  
  
• Thursday, August 23
  Special Summer Drop-in Storytime in Youth Services. 10:30-11:00 a.m. All ages are welcome to join us for a special drop-in storytime.
  
  
• Tuesday, August 28
  Special Summer Drop-in Storytime in Youth Services. 10:30-11:00 a.m. All ages are welcome to join us for a special drop-in storytime.
  
  
• Wednesday, August 29
  Special Drop-in "Bugs" Program. 10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Join us in the Youth Services Program Room. A special guest from The Morton Arboretum will read us a story and lead an activity related to bugs. Ages 3-6. This is a drop-in event, no registration is required.
  
  
• Thursday, August 30
  Special Summer Drop-in Storytime in Youth Services. 10:30-11:00 a.m. All ages are welcome to join us for a special drop-in storytime.
  
  
• Saturday, September 1
  Saturday Movie Matinee. Join us in the Youth Services Program room at 2:00 p.m. for a special showing of "Cars", rated G with a running time of 116 minutes. Limit 60. You may bring your own refreshments.
  
• Monday, September 3
  Library is closed for Labor Day
  
  
• Tuesday, September 11
  Basic Computer Skills for Seniors. 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Basic introduction to computers. First of Two class sessions. Students must have basic keyboarding skills. Computer classes are held in the Computer Learning Center on the third floor. Classes are hands-on and free and open to the public. Class size is limited to six registered people. Stop by the Adult Services Desk on the second floor to pick up a schedule or call 469-0879 to register for a class.
  
  Fall Craft Program. 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. For kids in grades 1-5 in the Youth Services Program Room. Join us for fall related crafts and activities. Registration by phone or in person at the Youth Services Desk begins September 1. Limit 20.
  
  
• Wednesday, September 12
  Basic Computer Skills for Seniors. 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Basic introduction to computers. Second of Two class sessions. Students must have basic keyboarding skills. Computer classes are held in the Computer Learning Center on the third floor. Classes are hands-on and free and open to the public. Class size is limited to six registered people. Stop by the Adult Services Desk on the second floor to pick up a schedule or call 469-0879 to register for a class.
  
  
• Thursday, September 13
  Opera Lecture - La Traviata by Giusppe Verdi. 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Paris's most beautiful courtesan, kept by society's most important men, finally finds true love. Violetta is a classic character in one of Verdi's most masterful creations. Lecturer: Arn Buonamici. Call 469-0879 to make reservations.
  
  Parent-Child Chess Club on the 2nd Thursday of every month beginning
  September 13 from 7:00-8:00 p.m. Local USCF Postal Master Jim
  Egerton from "Chess Now" will be here to teach you a few moves and
  give you pointers as you play against other kids and their parents.
  Please bring your own chess set. All ages and parents welcome.
  Registration for each session is one month in advance. The first
  registration date is August 11.
  
• Friday, September 14
  Farmer's Market. Stop by our table at the Farmer's Market (next to Giesche Shoes) for the opportunity to win a handcrafted quilt donated by master quilter Lucy Dallman. We look forward to talking with you about library events, programs and sharing thoughts about how we can serve you better.
  
• Monday, September 17
  Book Discussion "Yankee Girl" (by Mary Ann Rodman), 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. for grades 3-5 in the Youth Services Program room. Refreshments will be served. Registration and extra books available beginning August 25. Limit 30.
  
• Saturday, September 22
  Parent Homeschooling Resources, 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. For parents who Homeschool their children, and want to learn more about online and print resources. Registration by phone or in person at the Youth Services Desk begins September 8. Limit 12.
  
  Professor Marvel's Amazing Flea Circus & Magic Show,10:00-10:40 a.m. for families of all ages in the Main Meeting Room. Step Right Up, Step Right This Way! Come One, Come All, To See Professor Marvel's Amazing Flea Circus and Magic Show!. Free tickets available at the Youth Services desk beginning September 8. Limit 97.
  
• Monday, September 24
  Introduction to Email computer class. Computer classes are held in the Computer Learning Center on the third floor. Classes are hands-on and free and open to the public. Class size is limited to six registered people. Stop by the Adult Services Desk on the second floor to pick up a schedule or call 469-0879 to register for a class.
  
• Tuesday, September 25
  Charlene Baumbich. 7:00p.m. - 8:00 p.m. In this program co-sponsored by "The Bookstore" local author Charlene Baumbich will be at the Library to celebrate the publication of her newest book. Call 469-0879 to sign up.
  
• Thursday, September 27
  Opera Lecture - La Boheme by Giacomo Puccini. 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Legendary soprano Renata Scotto directs this Puccini favorite. The love story between poet Rudolfo and the naive seamstress Mimi is the center of this true-to-life tale. Melodies that go straight to the heart help make this the world's most popular opera. Lecturer: Harry Clamor. Call 459-0879 to make reservations.

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