Reading Between the Lines

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1 Reading Between the Lines A p u b l i c a t i o n f o r t h e p a t r o n s o f S h o r e w o o d - T r o y P u b l i c L i b r a r y Summer 2013 V o l u m e 4 I s s u e 3 Experience Your Own Dinosaur Encounter Page 3 Travel Back in Time With The Golden Age of Radio Page 6 Calling All Whovians For Dr. Who Nights Page 7 This Issue Summer Read... 2 Kids Corner... 3 Events Calendar Adult Space... 6 Teen Scene... 7 Contact Us... 8 Summer Reading Program 2013 The Summer Reading Program is a great Recent studies have shown that active way to bring the Shorewood community participation in summer reading programs together at the library. This year s theme, not only stopped summer learning loss, Have Book--Will Travel, allows kids and but it also helped students increase their adults alike to exercise those mental reading test scores from the end of one muscles as they travel the world through school year to the beginning of the next. a book. So bring the whole family out to the library Reading is always a fun activity for those to sign up for the our 2013 Summer long summer days. But did you also Reading Program. Have fun, win prizes, know the importance of summer reading and check out our great individual events programs? The average student will and programming for all ages. Get experience the equivalent of two months involved, read, and enjoy your travels this of learning loss without educational summer. Whether you re traveling with a opportunities during the summer months. book or through a book--bon voyage!

2 Have Book... Will Travel June 10th - July 19th (Sign Up June 10th - June 29) Lil Travelers (ages 0-3) Babies and younger children can be read to or practice reading with their parents. Finish your reading log to win a prize. Kids (ages 4-12) Instead of counting hours, this year you will be given tasks to complete. Cross them off on your reading log bingo card, and complete a row to win coupons and prizes. Finish the entire reading log to enter our grand prize raffle. Plus, this year kids will get 6 plays on the Plinko board or our new fishing game. Use them all at once or space them out. Teens (ages 13-18) Get a free gift just for signing up! This year, you ll complete the tasks listed on your reading log passport. For each finished task, we ll stamp your passport and give you a ticket for our weekly raffle drawings. Complete the entire passport to enter our grand prize raffle drawing. Get your log checked early and often for more chances to win. Adults (ages 19+) For signing up, you ll get a free gift! Read 5 books, fill out your reading log, and turn it in to enter our weekly and grand prize raffle drawings. Kick-Off Party & Scholastic Book Fair Make sure you bring the whole family by for our annual kick-off party in the library s parking lot. On Monday, June 10th from 1:00-3:00 PM, stop by for a petting zoo, bouncy castle, chalk mural, music, and snacks. And, of course, don t forget to sign up for the 2013 Summer Reading Program! Also, pop downstairs to check out our Scholastic Book Fair, taking place in the children s section the first week of Summer Reading. Help support the library by picking up some great reads! FAQs Who can participate? All users of the Shorewood-Troy Library can sign up. Summer Read is an all ages program. I ve signed up for Summer Read. Do I still need to sign up for individual programs and events? Yes. You must still register for each individual event that you plan on attending. How much does it cost? This is a FREE program for the Shorewood community. Help us break our sign-up record! Last year, we had over 1300 kids, teens, & adults participate in the Summer Reading Program! Do I have to read specific books, and do they have to come from the library? No. You can choose whatever books you want, although we do hope you come in to check out our collection and what we have to offer! 2

3 KIDS CORNER Summer Storytime Sign up for Summer Storytimes. Hear stories, sing songs, and make a craft! Calling All Craftsmen! Parents, we are trying to build a new habitat for our tortoise. Help Squirt explore new frontiers by donating your time and construction skills. Contact YS or YA services for more info. Pajama Storytime Mondays, June 24th & July 6:30 PM Wear your PJs and stop by for books, songs, and crafts. Ages Lapsit (0-30 mo.) 10 AM 2 1/2-6 Years 11 AM 2 1/2-4 Years 11 AM 1:30 PM 11 AM Afternoon Storytelling Wednesday, June 4 PM Stop by to hear classic tales of excitement and adventure, along with snacks. Prepare for fun! Ages Joliet Players Present: Round the World Tales Friday, June 2 PM See the JJC Players present 3 short tales of folklore from around the world. All ages. Marvelous Migrations Wednesday, June 2 PM Learn about amazing animals of Illinois that migrate enormous distances every year and see a few of them in real life! Ages Language Stars Thursday, June 11 AM Learn a new language with Spanish language activities. Ages 2-6. Halloween in June Friday, June 3 PM Can t wait till October? Wear your costume for our June Halloween Party. Ages American Girl Tea Party Wednesday, June 2 PM Bring your favorite doll for a special tea party at the library. Ages Quidditch 101 Tuesday, July 3 PM Ever wanted to learn to play quidditch like Harry Potter? Now you can! Ages Dinosaur Encounter Wednesday, July 1:30 PM Take a close-up look at lifesize replicas of dinosaur bones, including a T-Rex foot. Ages Superhero Training Tuesday, July 3 PM Come dressed as your favorite superhero and train to be just like them! Ages 4-9. Haunted Trails Pizza Party Invisible Science Thursday, July 5:30-7:30 PM If you completed your reading log, celebrate with a Haunted Trails pizza party. 4-6 Years 1:30 PM 1:30 PM Thursday, July 7 PM Back again by popular demand, the Joliet Section of the American Chemical Society will present an evening of spectacular scientific transformations. Experience the power of what you cannot see, make fingerprints appear, and observe how physical and chemical changes can change colors. Come in to see the wonders of INVISIBLE SCIENCE! Book Buddies 7 PM Join Ms. Mayra for books and a craft all summer long. Ages

4 Calendar of Events NOTE: Most programs and events require registration. Register online or over the phone. AA = All Ages, A = Adult (18+), T = Teen ; Y = Youth Ages for youth, tween, and teen programs are listed **Dates & times are subject to change. Please check our calendar online or call the library to verify.** Mon 3 10 AM Lapsit Storytime (up to 30 months) Y Tue 4 11 AM Storytime (2½ - 4) Y 6 PM Escape From Planet Earth - New Release Movie AA Wed 5 11 AM Storytime (2½ - 4) Y Thu 6 3 PM Downloading Library ebooks for the Kindle A 7 PM Craft Night A Fri 7 10 AM Senior Exemptions Assistance A 11 AM Storytime (2½ - 6) Y Mon 10 ALL DAY SUMMER READING PROGRAM BEGINS AA 10 AM Lapsit Storytime (up to 30 months) Y 1-3 PM Summer Reading Program Kickoff Party AA 6:30 PM Tween Crafting Club (11-15) T/Y Tue AM Storytime (2½ - 4) Y 6 PM Oz the Great and Powerful - New Release Movie AA Wed AM Storytime (2½ - 4) Y 4 PM Afternoon Storytelling (6-12) Y 7 PM Book Group: Snowflower & the Secret Fan A Mon 1 10 AM Lapsit Storytime (up to 30 months) Y 3 PM Red Cross Blood Drive A 6:30 PM Tween Crafting Club (11-15) T/Y Tue 2 11 AM Storytime (2½ - 4) Y 7 PM Dr. Who Nights (15+) A/T Wed 3 11 AM Storytime (2½ - 4) Y 7 PM Book Group: Beautiful Ruins A Thu 4 ALL DAY LIBRARY CLOSED Fri 5 11 AM Storytime (2½ - 6) Y Mon 8 10 AM Lapsit Storytime (up to 30 months) Y 6:30 PM Tween Crafting Club (11-15) T/Y Tue 9 11 AM Storytime (2½ - 4) Y 3 PM Quidditch 101 (7-12) Y 7 PM Dr. Who Night (15+) A/T Wed AM Storytime (2½ - 4) Y 1:30 PM Dinosaur Encounter (6-12) Y 6 PM The Host - New Release Movie A/T

5 Thu 13 3 PM Teen Tech Afternoons (12-18) T 7 PM Library Board of Trustees Meeting Fri AM Storytime (2½ - 6) Y 2 PM Joliet Players Present: Round the World Tales AA Mon AM Lapsit Storytime (up to 30 months) Y 6:30 PM Tween Crafting Club (11-15) T/Y Tue AM Storytime (2½ - 4) Y 3 PM A Beginner s Guide to the Golden Age of Radio A 7 PM Dr. Who Night (15+) A/T Wed AM Storytime (2½ - 4) Y 2 PM Marvelous Migrations (4-12) Y 7 PM Book Group: The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry A Thu AM Language Stars (2-6) Y 3 PM Teen Tech Afternoons (12-18) T 7 PM Illinois UFOs A 7 PM Library Board of Trustees Meeting Fri AM Storytime (2½ - 6) Y 3 PM Halloween in June (3-10) Y Mon AM Lapsit Storytime (up to 30 months) Y 3 PM Downloading Library ebooks for the ipad/tablet A 6:30 PM Pajama Storytime (3-10) Y Tue AM Storytime (2½ - 4) Y 3 PM Downloading Library ebooks for the Nook A 7 PM Dr. Who Night (15+) A/T Wed AM Storytime (2½ - 4) Y 2 PM American Girl Tea Party (5-12) Y 7 PM Book Group: Sarah s Key A Thu 27 7 PM Homemade Crafts For Your Home A Fri AM Storytime (2½ - 6) Y Sat 29 ALL DAY SUMMER READ - LAST SIGN UP DAY AA Thu 11 3 PM Teen Tech Afternoons (12-18) T 7 PM Library Board of Trustees Meeting Fri AM Storytime (2½ - 6) Y Mon AM Lapsit Storytime (up to 30 months) Y 6:30 PM Pajama Storytime (3-10) Y Tue AM Storytime (2½ - 4) Y 3 PM Superhero Training (4-9) Y 7 PM World s Greatest Train Journeys A Wed AM Storytime (2½ - 4) Y 7 PM Book Group: Death Comes to Pemberley A Thu 18 3 PM Teen Tech Afternoons (12-18) T 7 PM Invisible Science AA Fri 19 ALL DAY SUMMER READING PROGRAM ENDS AA 11 AM Storytime (2½ - 6) Y Mon AM Lapsit Storytime (up to 30 months) Y Tue 23 7 PM Downloading Library ebooks for the ipad/tablet A Wed 24 5 PM Paws to Read (6-12) Y 7 PM Downloading Library ebooks for the Nook A Thu 25 5 PM Downloading Library ebooks for the Kindle A 5:30 PM Haunted Trails Summer Read Pizza Party (5-12) Y 6:30 PM Beekeeping A Mon AM Lapsit Storytime (up to 30 months) Y Mon 5 10 AM Lapsit Storytime (up to 30 months) Y Thu 8 7 PM Library Board of Trustees Meeting Mon AM Lapsit Storytime (up to 30 months) Y Mon AM Lapsit Storytime (up to 30 months) Y Wed 21 7 PM Learning the Night Sky A/T Wed 28 5 PM Paws to Read (6-12) Y

6 Homemade Crafts for Your Home Thursday, June 7 PM Join us as we create fun, simple crafts to display around your home. American Red Cross Blood Drive Monday, July 3-7 PM Give the gift of life at the library s blood drive. Appointments are preferred, but walk-ins are welcome Computers PM Need computer help? Then stop in for a oneon-one instruction. Learn how to use the keyboard and mouse, set up your , surf the internet, and more! Downloading Library ebooks Learn how to download free ebooks using OverDrive, 3M, and Zinio! Not sure which class to take? Just ask at the reference desk. Nook/PC/eReader June 3:00 PM July 7:00 PM ipad/tablet/ Nook Color (HD/+) June 3:00 PM July 7:00 PM Kindle/Kindle Fire June 3:00 PM July 5:00 PM Adult SPACE Book Discussion Group 7 PM We ll provide the books and snacks, you provide the discussion. June 12th: Snow Flower and the Secret Fan by Lisa See June 19th: The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry by Rachel Joyce June 26th: Sarah s Key by Tatiana de Rosnay July 3rd: Beautiful Ruins by Jess Walter July 17th: Death Comes to Pemberley by P.D. James A Beginner s Guide to the Golden Age of Radio Tuesday, June 3 PM Travel back in time through sound clips from classic radio, including Jack Benny, Bob Hope, Amos & Andy, and the Shadow. Illinois UFOs Thursday, June 7 PM Stop by for photos, case histories, and eyewitness accounts of the top UFO sightings in Illinois and around the world. World s Greatest Train Journeys Tuesday, July 7 PM Come ride the rails with the world s greatest and longest trains, slicing Time Zones and cutting across continents. Honey Bees & Beekeeping Thursday, July 6:30 PM Learn the ins and outs of modern beekeeping, and understand the importance of these amazing creatures. Learning the Night Sky Wednesday, August 7:00 PM Discover the basics of stargazing. Learn the myths behind the constellations, and how to find objects in the August sky. New Release Movies Nights! Skip the waiting list. Stop by the library for free snacks and a screening of the latest blockbusters. See them the same week (or day) they become available on DVD. Showings start at 6:00 PM. Upcoming films Escape from Planet Earth - 6/4 Oz the Great and Powerful - 6/11 The Host - 7/10 6

7 Dr. Who Nights 7 PM June 18th June 25th July 2nd July 9th Calling all Whovians! Join us as we travel through space and time. Enjoy a fan favorite episode of the series, along with Dr. Who themed snacks & projects like making your own tardis! This program is for adults and older teens. Ages 15-1,015. TEEN SCENE Teen Tech Afternoons 3 PM June 13th, June 20th, July 11th, & July 18th Stop by the library for some techy fun. Each session, we'll try out a new activity using different technology. Try out some light photography using a digital camera and a laser pointer or make a movie with an ipad! Sign up for each session you plan on attending. Ages Tween Crafting Club 6:30 PM June 10th, June 17th, July 1st, & July 8th Pop in for our Summer Tween Crafting Club and enjoy a fun hour of creative crafts! All materials provided. Sign up for each session you plan on attending. Ages Crossover Programs for Teens You may also want to check out some of our adult and all ages programming that s open to teens this summer! Watch a free new release blockbuster, learn about Illinois UFOs, or check out our Invisible Science Demo. There s always something to do at the library! See the Kids (pg. 3) or Adults (pg. 6) sections for more info. Drop In Aren t sure about your summer schedule? Want to participate in a fun activity, but the programs are never scheduled during your free time? Then swing by for some drop-in fun! Did you know we have a Wii in the teen area that s always available to play? Over by The Monster bean bag, you can relax and enjoy a quick game by yourself or with friends. And this summer, make sure you check out our take-home craft kits. If you can t make it to our regular Monday craft night, pick up a kit with supplies & instructions. Craft at the library or take it home. Get ideas, be creative, and make a unique project when YOU have the time! Adults & Teens Weekly raffle entries rollover & accumulate! Get your reading logs checked early for a chance at more prizes. 7

8 A special THANK YOU to all of our generous Summer Read sponsors! ACS (Joliet Section) Applebee's Brookfield Zoo Burger King Shorewood Chicago Bears Chicago White Sox Chicago Wolves Family Fun Zone Frosty Tips Hampton Inn & Suites Haunted Trails Joliet Slammers Jump Zone Lou Malnati s Marcia Karol, CPA Medieval Times McDonalds Shorewood Shedd Aquarium Dr. Thomas Moore Taco Bell Shorewood Troy Fire Dept. Shorewood Police Dept. Skate Center USA Walmart Shorewood Library Closings Thursday, July 4th Upcoming Board Meetings Thursday, June 7 PM Thursday, July 7 PM Thursday, August 7 PM *3rd Thursday of June A Note From the Library Pardon our mess in the children's area! The March snowstorms caused a leak in our basement. The board and administration are currently working to fix the problems to keep us dry in the future. So keep a lookout for new carpeting coming to the children's area this summer/fall! In the meantime, thank you for your patience. We will post progress updates once we have more info! The Library Board The Shorewood-Troy Public Library District Board of Trustees consists of seven elected members. All Shorewood- Troy Public Library District board meetings are held on the second Thursday of each month at 7:00 PM at the library. Meetings are open to the public. Board of Trustees Phillip Besler, President Thomas Novinski, Vice President Helen Valantinas, Secretary Robert Stahl, Treasurer James Harmon, Trustee Joseph Nichols, Trustee Sharon Parker, Trustee With Each Farewell, A New Beginning The Board and Staff of the Shorewood-Troy Library would like to thank our two departing board members: Artis Koehler and Arthetta Reeder. Both are long-serving members of the board; Artis was first elected in 1987 and Arthetta in During their tenures, circulation and programming have grown and the library has become busier! Artis was here to see the basement being remodeled into our current Children s Area; both were here to see the extension and remodeling of the parking lot. Other changes have occurred during their tenure as well, like the creation of an Adult Services Department and the development of the Teen Area. New technologies, including public computers and ebook collections were also established. Both Artis and Arthetta have served the library well with their guidance and support. We will miss their collective 42 years of experience! Library Hours Mon - Thu: 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM Fri & Sat: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Sun: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM Contact Us Phone: Youth Services: reference@shorewoodtroylibrary.org Jennie Cisna-Mills, Director jmills@shorewoodtroylibrary.org On May 9 th, 2013, the Board of Trustees welcomed their two newly elected members: Joseph Nichols and Helen Valantinas. Before moving to Shorewood, Joe had previous library board experience, serving as a trustee on the Boards of the Three Rivers Public Library and the Heritage Trail Library System. Helen is a professional librarian who has worked in both public and academic libraries. She was recently elected to the position of Secretary on the Shorewood-Troy Library Board. 8