Volume XXV Issue II February 2014

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SHLibrary

South Holland Public Library

16250 Wausau Avenue

South Holland IL 60473

Phone (708) 331-5262

Fax (708) 331-6557

E-Mail us at

LibrarySouthHollandLibraryorg

Library Hours

Monday - Thursday

1000 am to 900 pm

Friday

1000 am to 600 pm

Saturday

1000 am to 500 pm

Closed on Sundays

Your library is always open

SouthHollandLibraryorg

Tackle Reading this

winter with the

Chicago Bears Now that Staley (the beloved Chicago

Bears mascot) has kicked things off with a

visit to the South Holland Library all elemen-

tary level students are invited to take part in

ldquoStaleyrsquos Tackle Reading Chal-

lengerdquo Youth who complete the Tackle

Reading Challenge will be entered into

the Bears Grand Prize drawing where

this April 100 lucky kids will be selected to at-

tend a special training camp conducted by

members of the Chicago Bears team The

Tackle Reading Program will run for six

weeks

What to do in February

KONNECT WITH KrsquoNEX Mon Feb 3 630 pm Grades 3-8 Work alone or as a team making KrsquoNex structures from our transportation sets This program is part of the SHPLrsquos STEM programming Pre-registration is necessary and begins Jan 20

OOEY GOOEY CHERRY BARS Wed Feb 5 400 pm Grades 3-6

Learn how to make this sweet and healthy version of your favorite on-the-go snack Pre-registration is necessary and begins Jan 22

PAWS TO READ Mon Feb 10 630 pm Grades K-4

Cuddle up with a book and read aloud to a furry canine friend The dogs are fully trained and certified by Power Paws for Kids Tails are sure to wag Pre-registration is necessary and begins Jan 27

PRESCHOOL STORY HOUR Wednesdays 1030 am or 630 pm Feb 12-Mar 19 Ages 3-5 years old Join us for stories crafts and a variety of fun activities Pre-registration is neces-sary and begins Jan 29

SNAZZY SNAIL CRAFT Thurs Feb 13 630 pm Grades K-2 Donrsquot be a slow poke Jazz up a Valentinersquos Day craft with paint and sparkle Pre-registration is necessary and begins Jan 30

LOKI THE LIBRARY Mon Feb 17 630 pm Grades K-4 Loki is back and ready to hear you read stories to him Pre-registration is neces-sary and begins Feb 3 Space is limited

GREAT INVENTIONS ICE CREAM SOCIAL Celebrating African American Inno-vators Tues Feb 18 500pm Grades 6 and up

Help us celebrate Black History Month by enjoying food and games that hon-or some of the most notable inventors in African American history Space is limited Pre-registration is necessary and begins Feb 4

YOUTH PROGRAMS

YOUTH SERVICES

NEWS

KONNECT WITH KrsquoNEX Mon Feb 3 630 pm Grades 3-8 Work alone or as a team making KrsquoNex structures from our transportation sets This program is part of the SHPLrsquos STEM programming Pre-registration is necessary and begins Jan 20

OOEY GOOEY CHERRY BARS Wed Feb 5 400 pm Grades 3-6

Learn how to make this sweet and healthy version of your favorite on-the-go snack Pre-registration is necessary and begins Jan 22

PAWS TO READ Mon Feb 10 630 pm Grades K-4

Cuddle up with a book and read aloud to a furry canine friend The dogs are fully trained and certified by Power Paws for Kids Tails are sure to wag Pre-registration is necessary and begins Jan 27

PRESCHOOL STORY HOUR Wednesdays 1030 am or 630 pm Feb 12-Mar 19 Ages 3-5 years old Join us for stories crafts and a variety of fun activities Pre-registration is neces-sary and begins Jan 29

SNAZZY SNAIL CRAFT Thurs Feb 13 630 pm Grades K-2 Donrsquot be a slow poke Jazz up a Valentinersquos Day craft with paint and sparkle Pre-registration is necessary and begins Jan 30

LOKI THE LIBRARY Mon Feb 17 630 pm Grades K-4 Loki is back and ready to hear you read stories to him Pre-registration is neces-sary and begins Feb 3 Space is limited

GREAT INVENTIONS ICE CREAM SOCIAL Celebrating African American Inno-vators Tues Feb 18 500pm Grades 6 and up

Help us celebrate Black History Month by enjoying food and games that hon-or some of the most notable inventors in African American history Space is limited Pre-registration is necessary and begins Feb 4

Tackle Reading this winter with the Chicago Bears

This year as part of our Winter Reading Program the Youth Services Department

will be participating in the Tackle Reading Program hosted by none other than

the Chicago Bears Now that Staley (the beloved Bears mascot) has kicked things

off with a visit all elementary level students are invited to take part in ldquoStaleyrsquos Tackle

Reading Challengerdquo To take the challenge simply get a booklet from Youth Services and

read 4 books (2 fiction and 2 non-fiction) Once yoursquove completed all of the fun and challenging activities in

the Tackle reading booklet you can return it to the YS department and receive a certificate of completion

a pencil and a raffle ticket to enter our drawing for one of two awesome prizes But wait Thatrsquos not the

best part Students who complete the Tackle Reading Challenge

will be entered into the Bears Grand Prize drawing where this April a

lucky 100 kids will be selected to attend a special training camp

experience conducted by members of the Chicago Bears team The

Tackle Reading Program will run until February 15 Registration is

necessary For more information please contact Youth Services

YOUTH PROGRAMS

Youth Services Online Resources The South Holland Public Library offers many valuable online resources which are available at our website 247 You can access our online resources with a valid South Holland library card Go to wwwsouthhollandlibraryorg and select Youth Services from the menu on the left Scroll down to select Online Resources Check out the following valuable resources Grolier Kids This fantastic resource includes special features like ldquoAmazing Animals of the Worldrdquo ldquoAmerica the Beautifulrdquo ldquoFind out what happened on this day in historyrdquo and ldquoNews Nowrdquo This resource also includes special resources for Educators like lesson plans and an Educator Tool Kit

Tumble Book Library Enjoy an online collection of animated talking picture books Also includes Tumble Puzzles Tumble TV Tumble Games and a selection of books in Spanish and French

LETrsquoS GO LEGO-ING Sat Feb 22 200 pm Grades K-2 We provide the Lego bricks you provide your imagination Your project will go on display in the Youth Services Dept Pre-registration is necessary and begins Feb 8

TORNADO IN A BOTTLE Thurs Feb 27 630 pm Grades K-2 Explore actvities that have to do with capturing the power of the wind Pre-registration is necessary and begins Feb 13

denotes stem program

KONNECT WITH KrsquoNEX Mon Feb 3 630 pm Grades 3-8 Work alone or as a team making KrsquoNex structures from our transportation sets This program is part of the SHPLrsquos STEM programming Pre-registration is necessary and begins Jan 20

OOEY GOOEY CHERRY BARS Wed Feb 5 400 pm Grades 3-6

Learn how to make this sweet and healthy version of your favorite on-the-go snack Pre-registration is necessary and begins Jan 22

PAWS TO READ Mon Feb 10 630 pm Grades K-4

Cuddle up with a book and read aloud to a furry canine friend The dogs are fully trained and certified by Power Paws for Kids Tails are sure to wag Pre-registration is necessary and begins Jan 27

PRESCHOOL STORY HOUR Wednesdays 1030 am or 630 pm Feb 12-Mar 19 Ages 3-5 years old Join us for stories crafts and a variety of fun activities Pre-registration is neces-sary and begins Jan 29

SNAZZY SNAIL CRAFT Thurs Feb 13 630 pm Grades K-2 Donrsquot be a slow poke Jazz up a Valentinersquos Day craft with paint and sparkle Pre-registration is necessary and begins Jan 30

LOKI THE LIBRARY Mon Feb 17 630 pm Grades K-4 Loki is back and ready to hear you read stories to him Pre-registration is neces-sary and begins Feb 3 Space is limited

GREAT INVENTIONS ICE CREAM SOCIAL Celebrating African American Inno-vators Tues Feb 18 500pm Grades 6 and up

Help us celebrate Black History Month by enjoying food and games that hon-or some of the most notable inventors in African American history Space is limited Pre-registration is necessary and begins Feb 4

YOUTH PROGRAMS

YOUTH SERVICES

NEWS

KONNECT WITH KrsquoNEX Mon Feb 3 630 pm Grades 3-8 Work alone or as a team making KrsquoNex structures from our transportation sets This program is part of the SHPLrsquos STEM programming Pre-registration is necessary and begins Jan 20

OOEY GOOEY CHERRY BARS Wed Feb 5 400 pm Grades 3-6

Learn how to make this sweet and healthy version of your favorite on-the-go snack Pre-registration is necessary and begins Jan 22

PAWS TO READ Mon Feb 10 630 pm Grades K-4

Cuddle up with a book and read aloud to a furry canine friend The dogs are fully trained and certified by Power Paws for Kids Tails are sure to wag Pre-registration is necessary and begins Jan 27

PRESCHOOL STORY HOUR Wednesdays 1030 am or 630 pm Feb 12-Mar 19 Ages 3-5 years old Join us for stories crafts and a variety of fun activities Pre-registration is neces-sary and begins Jan 29

SNAZZY SNAIL CRAFT Thurs Feb 13 630 pm Grades K-2 Donrsquot be a slow poke Jazz up a Valentinersquos Day craft with paint and sparkle Pre-registration is necessary and begins Jan 30

LOKI THE LIBRARY Mon Feb 17 630 pm Grades K-4 Loki is back and ready to hear you read stories to him Pre-registration is neces-sary and begins Feb 3 Space is limited

GREAT INVENTIONS ICE CREAM SOCIAL Celebrating African American Inno-vators Tues Feb 18 500pm Grades 6 and up

Help us celebrate Black History Month by enjoying food and games that hon-or some of the most notable inventors in African American history Space is limited Pre-registration is necessary and begins Feb 4

Tackle Reading this winter with the Chicago Bears

This year as part of our Winter Reading Program the Youth Services Department

will be participating in the Tackle Reading Program hosted by none other than

the Chicago Bears Now that Staley (the beloved Bears mascot) has kicked things

off with a visit all elementary level students are invited to take part in ldquoStaleyrsquos Tackle

Reading Challengerdquo To take the challenge simply get a booklet from Youth Services and

read 4 books (2 fiction and 2 non-fiction) Once yoursquove completed all of the fun and challenging activities in

the Tackle reading booklet you can return it to the YS department and receive a certificate of completion

a pencil and a raffle ticket to enter our drawing for one of two awesome prizes But wait Thatrsquos not the

best part Students who complete the Tackle Reading Challenge

will be entered into the Bears Grand Prize drawing where this April a

lucky 100 kids will be selected to attend a special training camp

experience conducted by members of the Chicago Bears team The

Tackle Reading Program will run until February 15 Registration is

necessary For more information please contact Youth Services

YOUTH PROGRAMS

Youth Services Online Resources The South Holland Public Library offers many valuable online resources which are available at our website 247 You can access our online resources with a valid South Holland library card Go to wwwsouthhollandlibraryorg and select Youth Services from the menu on the left Scroll down to select Online Resources Check out the following valuable resources Grolier Kids This fantastic resource includes special features like ldquoAmazing Animals of the Worldrdquo ldquoAmerica the Beautifulrdquo ldquoFind out what happened on this day in historyrdquo and ldquoNews Nowrdquo This resource also includes special resources for Educators like lesson plans and an Educator Tool Kit

Tumble Book Library Enjoy an online collection of animated talking picture books Also includes Tumble Puzzles Tumble TV Tumble Games and a selection of books in Spanish and French

LETrsquoS GO LEGO-ING Sat Feb 22 200 pm Grades K-2 We provide the Lego bricks you provide your imagination Your project will go on display in the Youth Services Dept Pre-registration is necessary and begins Feb 8

TORNADO IN A BOTTLE Thurs Feb 27 630 pm Grades K-2 Explore actvities that have to do with capturing the power of the wind Pre-registration is necessary and begins Feb 13

denotes stem program

KONNECT WITH KrsquoNEX Mon Feb 3 630 pm Grades 3-8 Work alone or as a team making KrsquoNex structures from our transportation sets This program is part of the SHPLrsquos STEM programming Pre-registration is necessary and begins Jan 20

OOEY GOOEY CHERRY BARS Wed Feb 5 400 pm Grades 3-6

Learn how to make this sweet and healthy version of your favorite on-the-go snack Pre-registration is necessary and begins Jan 22

PAWS TO READ Mon Feb 10 630 pm Grades K-4

Cuddle up with a book and read aloud to a furry canine friend The dogs are fully trained and certified by Power Paws for Kids Tails are sure to wag Pre-registration is necessary and begins Jan 27

PRESCHOOL STORY HOUR Wednesdays 1030 am or 630 pm Feb 12-Mar 19 Ages 3-5 years old Join us for stories crafts and a variety of fun activities Pre-registration is neces-sary and begins Jan 29

SNAZZY SNAIL CRAFT Thurs Feb 13 630 pm Grades K-2 Donrsquot be a slow poke Jazz up a Valentinersquos Day craft with paint and sparkle Pre-registration is necessary and begins Jan 30

LOKI THE LIBRARY Mon Feb 17 630 pm Grades K-4 Loki is back and ready to hear you read stories to him Pre-registration is neces-sary and begins Feb 3 Space is limited

GREAT INVENTIONS ICE CREAM SOCIAL Celebrating African American Inno-vators Tues Feb 18 500pm Grades 6 and up

Help us celebrate Black History Month by enjoying food and games that hon-or some of the most notable inventors in African American history Space is limited Pre-registration is necessary and begins Feb 4

Tackle Reading this winter with the Chicago Bears

This year as part of our Winter Reading Program the Youth Services Department

will be participating in the Tackle Reading Program hosted by none other than

the Chicago Bears Now that Staley (the beloved Bears mascot) has kicked things

off with a visit all elementary level students are invited to take part in ldquoStaleyrsquos Tackle

Reading Challengerdquo To take the challenge simply get a booklet from Youth Services and

read 4 books (2 fiction and 2 non-fiction) Once yoursquove completed all of the fun and challenging activities in

the Tackle reading booklet you can return it to the YS department and receive a certificate of completion

a pencil and a raffle ticket to enter our drawing for one of two awesome prizes But wait Thatrsquos not the

best part Students who complete the Tackle Reading Challenge

will be entered into the Bears Grand Prize drawing where this April a

lucky 100 kids will be selected to attend a special training camp

experience conducted by members of the Chicago Bears team The

Tackle Reading Program will run until February 15 Registration is

necessary For more information please contact Youth Services

YOUTH PROGRAMS

Youth Services Online Resources The South Holland Public Library offers many valuable online resources which are available at our website 247 You can access our online resources with a valid South Holland library card Go to wwwsouthhollandlibraryorg and select Youth Services from the menu on the left Scroll down to select Online Resources Check out the following valuable resources Grolier Kids This fantastic resource includes special features like ldquoAmazing Animals of the Worldrdquo ldquoAmerica the Beautifulrdquo ldquoFind out what happened on this day in historyrdquo and ldquoNews Nowrdquo This resource also includes special resources for Educators like lesson plans and an Educator Tool Kit

Tumble Book Library Enjoy an online collection of animated talking picture books Also includes Tumble Puzzles Tumble TV Tumble Games and a selection of books in Spanish and French

LETrsquoS GO LEGO-ING Sat Feb 22 200 pm Grades K-2 We provide the Lego bricks you provide your imagination Your project will go on display in the Youth Services Dept Pre-registration is necessary and begins Feb 8

TORNADO IN A BOTTLE Thurs Feb 27 630 pm Grades K-2 Explore actvities that have to do with capturing the power of the wind Pre-registration is necessary and begins Feb 13

denotes stem program

Library Resources On-line (NEW) Mondays February 3 10 17 and 24 1100 AM ndash 1200 PM Tech Link Lab Learn how to use our online library resources Find a book put books on hold and more Microsoft Excel Workshop Tuesdays February 4 11 18 and 25 330 ndash 430 PM Tech Link Lab Complete hands on exercises using Microsoft Excel Completion of Microsoft Excel Fundamentals required Microsoft Excel Fundamentals (For New Students Only) Thursdays February 6 13 20 and 27 730pm ndash830pm Tech Link Lab Learn the basic concepts of using Microsoft Excel Microsoft Word Workshop Tuesdays February 4 11 18 and 25 130 ndash 230 PM Tech Link Lab Complete hands on exercises using Microsoft Word Completion of Microsoft Word Fundamentals required Beginning Computers and Internet Wednesdays February 5 12 19 and 26 1100 AM ndash 1200 PM Tech Link Lab Learn the basic components of the computer and internet Microsoft Word Fundamentals (For New Students Only) Thursdays February 6 13 20 and 27 530 ndash630PM Tech Link Lab Learn the basics of creating and editing documents in Word

Beginning Word for Grades 3 ndash 5 Fridays February 14 and 28 430 ndash 530 PM Youth Services Children will learn the basics of Microsoft Word Computer Boot Camp 4 Kids (Ages 3 -6) Saturdays February 8 and 22 1100 Am ndash Noon Youth Services Children will do fun activities while learning to use a computer

MAC 101 Register for one class only Fridays February 14 or 28 300 ndash 400 PM Mac computers Learn to use the Macintosh Computer Skype Register for one class only Saturdays February 8 and 22 100 ndash 200 PM Mac Computers Learn to use Skype to communicate with family and friends Mac Computers

COMPUTER CLASSES

Upstairs and downstairs

staff are here to help you

Jobs postings art amp fireplace

ADULT PROGRAMS

Cozy Up with a

Good Book

Monday January 8mdashSaturday March 1 Genealogy Workshop

Thursdays January 30 and February 20 600-800 PM Grace Gowens Meeting Room

Licensed clinical social workers Jataun J Williams and Ramona Milam will help you discover and document your family history There will be handouts and information on how to create a family tree Space is limited

Affordable Health Care Assistance Wednesday February 5 400-730 PM North Meeting Room Monday February 10 1030 AM-130 PM Grace Gowens Meeting Room Certified navigators from Aunt Martharsquos Health Center will provide information on the Affordable Care Act and answer questions regarding the new law Certified Navigators will be able to provide assistance with enrolling in Medicaid or the Illinois Market Place (health insurance exchange) Stop by the ldquoASKrdquo Desk for more information

Affordable Health Care Assistance Monday February 3 700-800 PM North Meeting Room Representatives from Get Covered America will be available to answer your questions about the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Stop by and learn what your options are for health care coverage in 2014

African American Cowboys Monday February 24 630-800 PM North Meeting Room The author of three critically acclaimed and well-respected books Art T Burton

has spent the better part of 20 years reclaiming the heritage of African

Americans in the American West Come and hear stories of famous African

American lawmen outlaws and gunfighters of the American West

Mardi-Gras with Kathleen and Pat Gilhooly Thursday February 27 130-230 PM North Meeting Room Join the Gilhoolyrsquos for a Mardi-Gras musical journey Pat and Kathleen will perform favorites like Ainrsquot She Sweet Bill Bailey and Sweet Georgia Brown Wear your dancing shoes and get ready to have the time of your life

BOOK CLUBS CHECK OUT A BOOK AND JOIN THE DISCUSSION

Calling Me Home by Julia Kibler Saturday February 8 200 PM Grace Gowens Meeting Room ldquoEighty-nine-year-old Isabelle McAllister has a favor to ask her hairdresser Dorrie Curtis Its a big one Isabelle wants Dorrie a black single mom in her thirties to drop everything to drive her from her home in Arlington Texas to a funeral in Cincinnati with no clear explanation whyrdquo ndashGoodreads

Science Fiction Book Discussion Stranger in a Strange Land by Robert A Heinlein

Tuesday February 18 7 PM It tells the story of Valentine Michael Smith a human who comes to Earth in early adulthood after being born on the planet Mars and raised by Martians The novel explores his interaction withmdashand

eventual transformation of terrestrial culture

YOUNG ADULT PROGRAMS

REGISTER FOR THESE PROGRAMS AT THE LIBRARY ldquoASK DESKrdquo

OR BY CALLING (708) 331-5262

Teen AnimeManga Club

Saturday February 8 2-00-400 PM North Meeting Room Embracing the theme of Valentinersquos Day we will be watching Studio Ghilbirsquos ldquoFrom Up on Poppy Hillrdquo With a slight reference to young love our two main characters set out to find a way to save their schools clubhouse from the wrecking ball in preparations for the 1964 Tokyo Olympics Sign up at the ldquoAsk Deskrdquo Grades 6-12

Teen Creative Club

Wednesday February 12 and 26 400-500 PM North Meeting Room Our theme for this month is Valentinersquos Day Join us as we work on Valentine cards for friends family and other loved ones Different writing styles will also be discussed Sign up at the ldquoAsk Deskrdquo Grades 6-12

Teen Advisory Board

Wednesday February 26 500-600 PM North Meeting Room Come share your ideas for future teen events or give suggestions on how the library can better serve you Let your voice be heard Grades 6-12

Video Gaming

Tuesday and Friday 300 - 500 pm Grades 6-12 North Meeting Room Join the fun during our free play game times all month long Play all the latest games on the Xbox 360 PlayStation 3 and Nintendo Wii U

Travel Movie

Mongolia

Thursday February 6

130 PM

North Meeting Room Refreshments will be served

MOVIES AT THE LIBRARY

Feature Film

Miracle

Saturday February 22

200 PM

North Meeting Room

Music amp games amp reading at your library

LIBRARY NEWS

Media on Demand

Media on Demand has added two new features Should you wish to pur-chase a title for yourself use the ldquoBuy It Nowrdquo feature Anytime you shop through the ldquoBuy It Nowrdquo button it links you to Overdrive WIN affiliated retailers and a portion of each sale is credited to the Media on Demand group of libraries for additional e-media purchases Also in ldquoAdvanced Searchrdquo you can search ldquoAdditional titles to recommendrdquo and use the ldquoRecommendrdquo button to let us know the titles yoursquod like to see in the collection

eRead Illinois

South Holland Public Library has joined eRead Illinois providing you with a new way to borrow e-books through the library Access it through our website wwwsouthhollandlibraryorg You will need your library card to login and software or an app (choose one Adobe Digital Editions Axis Reader or Blio depending on your device) to download e-books eRead Illinois works with most e-readers computers and Android and iOS de-vices

Mango Languages

Mango Languages Premiere is now offering 14 foreign films (in Mandarin Chinese French German Italian Japa-nese and Latin American Spanish) as well as 2 films for Spanish speakers Also there is Mango Connect a new interface that offers a range of benefits including a more intuitive user experience updated dashboard and course organization and a customi-zable profile page

From the Reference Niche Database Highlights

Donrsquot forget about two great databases After our wonderful Genealogy

program (last part on February 20th) you can do some research in

Heritage Quest and discover your family history through Federal census

information Also celebrate African American History Month (or prepare

for the Great Inventions Ice Cream Social) by doing some research in

American Mosaic The African American Experience Both databases are

available in the library or 247 from home with a SH library card

COME amp PRACTICE FOR THE 2014 ILLINOIS

STATE SENIOR SPELLING BEE

THURSDAY FEBRUARY 20 2014

THURSDAY MARCH 20 2014

130 PM ~ NORTH MEETING ROOM

PRACTICE WORDS CAN BE FOUND ONLINE OR AT THE

ASK DESK

E-BOOKS the

Library

Saturday February 1 230 or

Tuesday February 18 630

Tech Link Lab

Free e-books at the South Holland Public Library

Learn how to borrow and download e-books and more from Media on Demand and eRead Illinois South Holland Public Libraryrsquos digital libraries on Saturday February 1 at 230 PM OR Tuesday February 18 at 630 PM

Bring your e-reader computer or smart phone your library card and your questions

Please call the ldquoAskrdquo Desk to register Minimum registration of 5 required

LIBRARY NEWS

Media on Demand

Media on Demand has added two new features Should you wish to pur-chase a title for yourself use the ldquoBuy It Nowrdquo feature Anytime you shop through the ldquoBuy It Nowrdquo button it links you to Overdrive WIN affiliated retailers and a portion of each sale is credited to the Media on Demand group of libraries for additional e-media purchases Also in ldquoAdvanced Searchrdquo you can search ldquoAdditional titles to recommendrdquo and use the ldquoRecommendrdquo button to let us know the titles yoursquod like to see in the collection

eRead Illinois

South Holland Public Library has joined eRead Illinois providing you with a new way to borrow e-books through the library Access it through our website wwwsouthhollandlibraryorg You will need your library card to login and software or an app (choose one Adobe Digital Editions Axis Reader or Blio depending on your device) to download e-books eRead Illinois works with most e-readers computers and Android and iOS de-vices

Mango Languages

Mango Languages Premiere is now offering 14 foreign films (in Mandarin Chinese French German Italian Japa-nese and Latin American Spanish) as well as 2 films for Spanish speakers Also there is Mango Connect a new interface that offers a range of benefits including a more intuitive user experience updated dashboard and course organization and a customi-zable profile page

From the Reference Niche Database Highlights

Donrsquot forget about two great databases After our wonderful Genealogy

program (last part on February 20th) you can do some research in

Heritage Quest and discover your family history through Federal census

information Also celebrate African American History Month (or prepare

for the Great Inventions Ice Cream Social) by doing some research in

American Mosaic The African American Experience Both databases are

available in the library or 247 from home with a SH library card

COME amp PRACTICE FOR THE 2014 ILLINOIS

STATE SENIOR SPELLING BEE

THURSDAY FEBRUARY 20 2014

THURSDAY MARCH 20 2014

130 PM ~ NORTH MEETING ROOM

PRACTICE WORDS CAN BE FOUND ONLINE OR AT THE

ASK DESK

E-BOOKS the

Library

Saturday February 1 230 or

Tuesday February 18 630

Tech Link Lab

Free e-books at the South Holland Public Library

Learn how to borrow and download e-books and more from Media on Demand and eRead Illinois South Holland Public Libraryrsquos digital libraries on Saturday February 1 at 230 PM OR Tuesday February 18 at 630 PM

Bring your e-reader computer or smart phone your library card and your questions

Please call the ldquoAskrdquo Desk to register Minimum registration of 5 required

S U N M O N T U E W E D T H U F R I S AT COLOR KEY TO

PROGRAMS

Adult Programs

Childrenrsquos Programs

Young Adult Programs

All Ages Programs

Resident Reservation

1 E-BOOKS SHPL 230-430 PM

(TL)

2 LOCATIONS

TL = Tech Link

Lab

BR= Board Room

GG = Grace Gow-

ens Room

N = North Meet-

ing Room

SH=Story Hour

3 LIBRARY RESOURCES 1100 AM-

1200 PM (TL) KONNECT WITH KNEX 630-730

PM (SH) GET COVERED AMERICA 700-

800 PM (N)

4 MICROSOFT WORD WORKSHOP 130-

230 PM (TL) VIDEO GAMES AND MORE

300-500 PM (N) MICROSOFT EXCEL WORKSHOP 330-

430 PM (TL) SIGMA GAMMA RHO 500-830 PM (N)

ECHO 600-730 PM (GG) KNITTERS 630-830 PM (BR)

5 Aunt Martharsquos ACA Assistance

400 ndash730 PM (N)

CHERRY BARS 400-500 PM (GG) BEGINNING COMPUTER 1100 AM-1200 PM (TL)

6 TRAVEL MOVIE MONGOLIA 130-

300 PM (N) SIGMA GAMMA RHO 500-830 PM

(GG) Microsoft Word Fundamentals

530-630 PM (TL)

MICROSOFT EXCEL FUNDAMENTALS 730-830 PM (TL)

7 VIDEO GAMES AND MORE

300-500 PM (N)

8 LOS 1000-100 PM (GG)

AKA 1000-100 PM (N) COMPUTER BOOT CAMP FOR

KIDS 1100 AM-1200 PM (YS)

SKYPE 100-200 PM (TL) BOOK DISCUSSION CALLING ME

HOME 200 PM (GG) ANIME CLUB VALENTINE MOVIE

200-400 PM (N)

9

10 Aunt Martharsquos ACA Assistance

1030 AM-130-PM (GG)

LIBRARY RESOURCES 1100 AM-1200 PM (TL)

MARJAN 630-830 PM (GG) Paws to Read 630-730 PM (SH)

11 MICROSOFT WORD WORKSHOP 130-

230 PM (TL) WOMENS SUPPORT GROUP 1200-130

PM (GG) MICROSOFT EXCEL WORKSHOP 330-

430 PM (TL) VIDEO GAMES AND MORE

300-500 PM (N) ECHO 600-730 PM (GG)

KNITTERS 630-830 PM (BR)

12 BEGINNING COMPUTER 1100 AM-1200 PM (TL)

PRESCHOOL STORY HOUR 1030-1130 AM (SH)

COMMUNITY POLICING 700-830 PM (GG)

DELTA SIGMA THETA 500-830 PM (N) TEEN CREATIVE CLUB 400-500 PM (N)

PRESCHOOL STORY HOUR 630-730 PM (SH)

13 ANOINTED WIVES 500-830 PM (N)

Microsoft Word Fundamentals

530-630 PM (TL)

SNAZZY SNAIL CRAFT 630-730 PM (GG)

MICROSOFT EXCEL FUNDAMENTALS 730-830 PM (TL)

14 MAC 101 300-400 PM (TL)

MICROSOFT WORD GRADES 3-5 430 530 PM (YS)

VIDEO GAMES AND MORE 300-500 PM (N)

15 ACT 1100-300 PM (N)

DELTA SIGMA THETA 1000-100 PM (GG)

16 17 LIBRARY RESOURCES 1100 AM-

1200 PM (TL) LOKI THE LIBRARY 630-730

PM (SH)

18 MICROSOFT WORD WORKSHOP 130-230 PM

(TL) VIDEO GAMES AND MORE

300-500 PM (N) MICROSOFT EXCEL WORKSHOP 330-430 PM

(TL) ECHO 600-730 PM (GG)

GREAT INVENTIONS 500-600 PM (N) E-BOOKS SHPL 630-830 PM (TL)

SCIENCE FICTION DISCUSSION STRANGER IN A STRANGE LAND 700-800 PM (TBA)

KNITTERS 630-830 PM (BR)

19 BEGINNING COMPUTER 1100 AM-1200 PM (TL)

PRESCHOOL STORY HOUR 1030-1130 AM (SH)

PRESCHOOL STORY HOUR 630-730 PM (SH)

20 SPELLING BEE PRACTICE 130-300

PM (N) Microsoft Word Fundamentals

530-630 PM (TL)

GENEALOGY WORKSHOP 600-800 PM (N)

MICROSOFT EXCEL FUNDAMENTALS 730-830 PM (TL)

21 VIDEO GAMES AND MORE

300-500 PM (N)

22 SHErsquoS ALL THAT 1000 AM -1200

PM (GG) DELTA SIGMA THETA 1000-100

PM (N) COMPUTER BOOT CAMP FOR

KIDS 1100 AM-1200 PM (YS)

SKYPE 100-200 PM (TL) MOVIE 2 MIRACLE 200 PM (N) LETrsquoS GO LEGO-ING 200-300 PM

23 24 LIBRARY RESOURCES 1100 AM-

1200 PM (TL) ART BURTON AFRICAN AMERI-

CAN COWBOYS 630-800 PM (N)

25 MICROSOFT WORD WORKSHOP 130-

230 PM (TL) WOMENS SUPPORT GROUP 1200-130

PM (GG) VIDEO GAMES AND MORE

300-500 PM (N) MICROSOFT EXCEL WORKSHOP 330-430 PM

(TL)

KNITTERS 630-830 PM (BR)

26 BEGINNING COMPUTER 1100 AM-1200 PM (TL)

PRESCHOOL STORY HOUR 1030-1130 AM (SH)

TEEN CREATIVE CLUB 400-500 PM (N) TEEN ADVISORY 500-600 PM (N)

PRESCHOOL STORY HOUR 630-730 PM (SH)

27 MARDI GRAS WITH THE GILHOOLYrsquoS 130-

230 PM Microsoft Word Fundamentals

530-630 PM (TL)

TORNADO IN A BOTTLE 630-730 PM (GG) MICROSOFT EXCEL FUNDAMENTALS 730-

830 PM (TL)

28 MAC 101 300-400 PM (TL)

MICROSOFT WORD GRADES 3-5 430 530 PM (YS)

VIDEO GAMES AND MORE 300-500 PM (N)