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Friday 9 am - 6 pm
Saturday 9 am - 5 pm
Sunday 1 pm - 5 pm

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Events

  • Teen Screen - The Hunger Games (PG-13)
    Monday, June 24, 2013 - 6:00pm
    Youth Services Activity Room

    School is out, the days are long and we have the whole summer in front of us! We’ve already read the book, so let’s get comfortable and watch the movie! We’re going to do it right, with lots of popcorn, soda and movie candy. Be prepared to fanatically debate/defend your position on Gale v. Peeta, book v. movie and Katniss v. Tris.

  • The Maker Lab (Drop-In)
    Wednesday, June 26, 2013 - 1:30pm
    Youth Services Activity Room

    Want to take the Summer Reading Club further and get a Create or Play stamp for your passport? Drop-in to write a new book ending or create a book related craft or movie. We'll have the supplies; you bring the ideas. Completed projects can be displayed in our Create/Play Gallery. For Youth Summer Reading Club participants only.

  • Wednesday-ology (Grades 2-5)
    Wednesday, June 26, 2013 - 4:00pm
    Youth Services Activity Room

    Love the Monsterology and Dragonology Handbooks? We’ll cover your favorite topics each week with an assortment of interactive and ridiculously fun activities. Call 847.272.4300 to register.

  • Books and Brews
    Wednesday, June 26, 2013 - 7:00pm

    In addition to our Books on Tap discussion series, we meet in alternate months for a casual discussion of books over beverages and snacks. Join us at the Landmark Inn on Shermer to tell us what you're reading now and hear about great books from fellow tappers.

  • Mock Newbery Book Discussion - The Center of Everything by Linda Urban (Gr. 4-7)
    Wednesday, June 26, 2013 - 7:00pm
    Youth Services Activity Room

    As twelve-year-old Ruby waits to give a speech to honor the town's founder and inventor of the doughnut, she remembers recent events that she wishes she could change. Call 847.272.4300 to register. Pick up a copy of the book at the Youth Services Desk.

  • Introduction to Tumblr
    Thursday, June 27, 2013 - 10:00am
    Interactive Classroom

    Discover what Tumblr is, how to create an account on this micro-blogging site, and how to create posts and follow others. Requires basic internet/mouse skills and a working email account.

  • Great Ideas
    Thursday, June 27, 2013 - 10:00am
    Pollak Room

    Focus on Russian history.

  • Born Digital: Teen ePub (Grades 6-12)
    Thursday, June 27, 2013 - 3:00pm

    Do you have a story to tell?

    Learn the art of electronic book publishing and be ready to experiment with a variety of media (embedded pictures, music, movies, links) to help tell your tale. In this 7-week program (1st meeting is mandatory, the last is your deadline and the rest are open labs) we’ll focus on helping you craft a strong story and turn it into a multidimensional ebook, downloadable from the library’s website. Please come with a written story (even if it’s rough).

    Thursday, June 13, 2-4 p.m. MANDATORY MEETING

    Every Thursday (except July 4th) from June 20 – July 18, 3-4 p.m. OPEN LAB

    Thursday, July 25, 3-4 p.m. DEADLINE

  • Gentle Yoga
    Friday, June 28, 2013 - 10:30am
    Auditorium

    Yoga instructor Olga Rudiak leads a series of yoga sessions for improved physical strength, relaxation and mental clarity. Exercises are done in a chair or standing not on the floor.

  • Happy Birthday, Amelia Bedelia (Grades PreK-2)
    Friday, June 28, 2013 - 4:00pm
    Youth Services Activity Room

    Amelia Bedelia is turning 50 (!) and we are throwing a party to celebrate. Come join us for cake, party games, and all things Amelia. Call 847.272.4300 to register.

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