November Library Nook

| November 1, 2012

What’s Happening at your Local Libraries! 

River Grove Library
8638 W. Grand Ave., River Grove
Librarian Marissa 708-453-4484
www.rivergrovelibrary.org

 November 3, 2012- Blood drive 10am-3pm. You can make an appointment to donate blood by calling ahead, or just drop by the library. Take some time to help save a life!

November 10, 2012- Illinois Worknet will be at the library to help you access information on training programs that can enhance your employability, job placement and retention and Much more! Please bring a copy of your resume. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED! Just call the library to save your spot for this informative and important program.

 Northlake Public Library
231 N. Wolf Rd., 708-562-2301
www.northlakelibrary.org

 November 6, 2012- Election day polling place. Voting booths will be available all day. Get out and vote, it’s your right!

November 7, 2012- Craft day at the library. Come out between 2-6pm and enjoy making holiday cards and enjoy our coffee bar!

November 13, 2012- Enjoy a craft day at the library. We will be having a good time working on Terrariums!

November 24, 2012- New book club! Love all things comics? Stop by the library between 3-4pm To discuss graphic novels with fellow enthusiasts. This club welcomes beginners and comic geeks alike! In addition we will be offering author signings, special outings and other fun events! GN book club meets the last Saturday of every month.

November 29 Through Dec 21st- Community art show! If you love art, culture and your community, You’ll find it all at our community art show. This non-juried art show is open to all adult and teen artists in the Northlake area.Join us for an opening reception on Dec 1st from 2-4pm, we will celebrate with light refreshments and music.

If you are interested in submitting artwork contact the adult services dept. for an application ASAP! The deadline for all submissions is November 23rd.

Schiller Park Library
4200 Old River Rd. 847-678-0433
www.schillerparklibrary.org

 November 10th, 2012- TWILIGHT ZONE! Visit the library from 1-3:30pm and watch our feature film with popcorn, juice and more! Please sign up for this event in the youth services room soon. This movie is rated PG-13 with content that may not be suitable to younger viewers, parental discretion is advised.

November 13th, 2012- Thats the stuff! Join us at the library and gobble up some no bake  treats between 6-6:45 or 7-7:45. This craft is limited to 15 children per session between the ages of 6-14. Please sign up for this craft in the youth services room as soon as possible as space is limited.

November 17, 2012- Learn to use Microsoft Word. Add to your computer skills with this introduction to Microsoft Word. This class will be held 9:30am- 11am. Please come to the library in advance to register for this class.

November 20, 2012- Gobble Gobble, turkey! Add to your Thanksgiving celebration with a little craft between 1-2pm. Sign up soon in the youth services room, as this event is limited to 20 children.

Story Time is held every Saturday at 11 am in the Youth Services Room. All Ages are welcome!  No sign-up is required. 

 Elmwood Park Public Library
1 w, Conti Parkway, 708-453-7645
www.elmwoodparklibrary.org

 November 5th- November 8th- Beginners Week Boot Camp! This four day adult program with Molly will teach you the basics in computing and the internet. The class will be held in the Korbel room. Registration is required.

November 10, 2012- Rifts Roll Playing Game Campaign. Young people can come check out a new gaming addition to the library, the RPG game of Rifts at 1pm.This will be an introduction to new players of the game. You only need to bring a set of dice, a pencil and some paper. Players grade 7 and up. Located in the lower community room. Registration is required.

November 17, 2012- ECPF Food Drive. Non-perishable food will be collected all day in the Ferrintino meeting room. The holidays are coming, help someone in need by donating food this day.

 Eisenhower Public Library
4613 N. Oketo Ave., Harwood Heights
708-867-7828  www.eisenhowerlibrary.org

November 3, 2012- Craft program. In this hands on workshop, Molly Bitters will teach you to texture and oxidize copper. Cut your own bracelet or necklace cord, add jump rings and attach clasps.Great for yourself or Christmas presents. The cost of this workshop is $10.00 and meets in meeting rooms A/B.

November 5, 2012- Representatives from state Senator Kotowski’s office will be on hand at the library between 1:30-3:30 to answer your questions.

Melrose Park Public Library
801 North Broadway, 708-343-3391
mpplibrary.org Closed Sundays

November 3, 2012- Join us between 10:30am and 1pm for International Games Day. We will provide you with the games, prizes and snacks. Test your skills at games like chess and Othello. Play video games, board games or participate in musical Bingo! Feel free to bring your own games, and don’t forget to invite your friends!

November 17, 2012- Join us at 11am for Books Into Movies day! Come watch a movie at the library and discuss it afterward with light refreshments, then take the book the movie was based on home to read!

Franklin Park Public Library
10310 W. Grand ave.,  847-455-6013
www.franklinparklibrary.org

November 11, 2012- The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2. For teens 13-18.

Celebrate the final movie! We will have Twilight inspired food and activities. Plus use our photo booth to take a picture with Edward or Jacob! One lucky fan will win a movie theater gift card.

November 24, 2012- Movie time at 2pm. All ages welcome. Library will provide snacks.

November 27, 2012- Come to the library at 7pm and meet a Chicago Wolves Hockey Player! Spread the Word and bring your family and friends!

 

 

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