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Director’s Corner: Happy Summer Reading! It is finally summer and everyone should be relaxing at least a little. This is the time of year when Chicagoans of all ages sit outside and read good books. I am reading Fall of Giants by Ken Follett, a hefty 985 page tale of young English, Germans, Americans and Russians who fought and loved and suffered through the Great War. This historical fiction was recommended by two friends, one male in his 80s and one female. It is a long easy read, not too deep, and is the first in a trilogy about the 20th century. Picking a good book sometimes requires faith in one’s friends and a little time to invest. This is the first book that I am recording in my reading log for our Summer Reading Program: “One World, Many Stories”. I hope you are joining the program and sharing your good reading with us. Happy Reading!

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July 2011

SUMMER READING PROGRAMS - NOW THROUGH JULY 30

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WIN A NOOK COLOR OR A TARGET GIFT CARD! SEE INSIDE FOR DETAILS!

Accepting Donations

The South Holland Library is accepting donations of newer, in good condition, and gently used books, magazines, and audio/visual items. We will not accept items which

are musty, soiled, damaged, damp, yellowed/browned or odoriferous. For a list of items that are acceptable and not acceptable, stop by the library and ask for the list at the check-out desk or call us 331-5262. Your donation benefits the library, and it is also tax-deductable. When you drop off your donation, ask a circulation clerk for a donation letter for tax purposes. Donating your unwanted items is also a good way to recycle what you don’t want anymore. For further information, feel free to call us!

SUMMER READING PROGRAM: ONE WORLD, MANY STORIES

Now through July 30 Youth through 8th Grade

Be sure to sign up by July 2nd!

The Grand Prize this year is a Target Gift Card!

MAP QUEST Thursday, July 7 at 2:00 pm, Ages 9-12 Get pointed in the right direction for the remainder of your trip.

HOLLAND Saturday, July 9 at 2:00 pm, Ages 6-14 Get a glimpse of Dutch culture.

AUSTRALIA Monday, July 11 at 2:00 pm, Ages 5-7 Tuesday, July 12 at 2:00 pm, Ages 8-12 Get a glimpse of Australian culture.

WHAT A WONDERFUL WORLD Thursday, July 14 at 7:00 pm, All Ages Enjoy stories and songs by folk singer Mark Dvorak. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

DEWEY’S AMAZING RACE Tuesday, July 19 at 2:00 pm, Ages 9-14 Can your team complete the challenges?

Registrat ion required for al l programs. Registrat ion begins 2 weeks prior to the date of each program.

YOUTH PROGRAMS

July Reference Display

National

Grilling Month

The sizzle, the smoke and the mouth-watering aromas that come from the grill can be yours if you take time out this month and enjoy cooking on the grill. Check out our collection of grilling books, BBQ books and all that goes with grilling either inside or out. Break out the grills, read how to create your own delicious meals.

TRAVEL TO NEW YORK Thursday, July 7

1:30 pm

North Meeting Room

All Ages

Refreshments will be served.

TORTILLA SOUP

Saturday, July 23

2:00 pm

North Meeting Room

All Ages Refreshments and

FREE POPCORN

will be served.

THE PRINCESS AND THE FROG

Tuesday, July 26

6:30 pm

North Meeting Room

Youth through

8th Grade

Children must be

accompanied

by an adult.

LIBRARY NEWS

FILM PROGRAMS

SUMMER READING PROGRAM: ONE WORLD, MANY STORIES

Now through July 30 Adult & Young Adult

Buddig and Target have partnered with South Holland Public Library and are providing the prizes for this year’s summer reading program. Be sure to sign up by July 2nd for a chance to win one of these prizes:

The Grand Prize this year is a Nook Color donated by Buddig!

2nd and 3rd prizes are $25 Gift Cards from Target!

70 MEALS, ONE TRIP TO THE STORE Learn how to make three meals from one bag of groceries.

Free samples will be served!

Tuesday, August 23 at 7:00 pm

LEARN COMPUTER ANIMATION Thursday, July 28 at 3:00 pm

COMPUTER LAB

Teens grades 6 and up. Learn basic computer animation and create your own books and cartoons.

MINUTE TO WIN IT Tuesday, July 19 at 6:30 pm

Can you handle the pressure of the 60 second circle?

Pizza, fun and prizes! Don’t miss the fun, sign up today! Take part in a series of 60-second challenges that use objects that are commonly available around the house. Grand prize is a $25 Gift Card courtesy of Target. Can you stack 3 golf balls in 1 minute or less? Practice Monday and Wednesday afternoons from 3:30 to 5:30 pm during Teen Time.

OPEN CHESS Saturdays in July, 1:00-4:00 pm

All ages welcome!

Dominos and checkers too! Stop by the library, beat the heat and play chess or an assortment of other board games. Patrons under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

COLLEGE PREP PRACTICE EXAMS Take a free practice ACT, PSAT or SAT that will show you what to expect in a test-like environment. Receive a comprehensive analysis of your performance on

the test, detailing your strengths and weaknesses.

SAT Practice Exam Friday, July 15 at 11:00 am

SAT Scores & Recap Monday, July 25 at 7:00 pm

ACT Practice Exam Thursday, August 11 at 2:00 pm

Stop by the Adult Reference Desk for more information or to register.

ADULT PROGRAMS YA PROGRAMS

BASIC INTERNET SEARCHING AND SETTING UP AN E-MAIL ACCOUNT These 90-minute Wednesday sessions are designed for the novice computer user who has used a mouse and has general knowledge of how to search the Internet as well as having or wants to set up an email account.

Sessions are on Wednesdays: July 13 at 1:30 pm July 20 at 1:30 pm July 27 at 3:00 pm

Class size is limited to 9 South Holland residents ages 18 and up with a valid library card. Registration is required by phone at 331-5262 or stop by the Adult Reference desk.

MORE ABOUT THE INTERNET AND OTHER HINTS AND TIPS

These 90-minute Monday sessions are designed for people who are familiar with using the Internet and need additional coaching/tutoring on how to use advanced search tools, how to download a picture to a flash drive and how to attach it to an email or upload it to your Facebook profile.

Sessions are on Mondays at 7:00 pm: July 11, July 18 and July 25

Class size is limited to 6 South Holland residents ages 18 and up with a valid library card. Registration is required by phone at 331-5262 or stop by the Adult Reference desk.

COMPUTER CLASSES

S U N M O N T U E W E D T H U F R I S AT Library Programs Adult Programs Children’s Programs Young Adult Programs All Ages Programs

Resident Reservations North Meeting Room Grace Gowens Room

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PROGRAMS

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SATURDAY

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1 2 OPEN CHESS

1:00-4:00 PM

3 4 5 6 PRESCHOOL ADVENTURES

10:30 AM

7 PRESCHOOL ADVENTURES

10:30 AM

TRAVEL TO NEW YORK

1:30 PM

MAP QUEST 2:00 PM

8 9

OPEN CHESS

1:00-4:00 PM

HOLLAND 2:00 PM

ANOINTED WIVES

MINISTRY

10:00 AM-1:00 PM

10 11 AUSTRALIA 2:00 PM

MORE ABOUT THE

INTERNET CLASS

7:00-8:30 PM

MARJAN 6-8:45 PM

CROCHET CLUB

7:00-8:45 PM

12 AUSTRALIA 2:00 PM

NANCY'S KNITTERS

6:45-8:45 PM

13 PRESCHOOL ADVENTURES

10:30 AM

BASIC INTERNET CLASS

1:30-3:00 PM

COMMUNITY POLICING

7:00-8:30 PM

14 PRESCHOOL ADVENTURES

10:30 AM

WHAT A WONDERFUL

WORLD 7:00 PM

15 KAPLAN SAT

PRACTICE EXAM

11:00 AM

16 OPEN CHESS

1:00-4:00 PM

C.H.A.R.M.

10:00 AM-3:00 PM

BOY SCOUT

TROOP 331

10:00 AM-12 :00 PM

17 18 MORE ABOUT THE

INTERNET CLASS

7:00-8:30 PM

CROCHET CLUB

7:00-8:45 PM

19 DEWEY’S AMAZING RACE

2:00 PM

MINUTE TO WIN IT

6:00-8:30 PM

NANCY'S KNITTERS

6:45-8:45 PM

20 PRESCHOOL ADVENTURES

10:30 AM

BASIC INTERNET CLASS

1:30-3:00 PM

SOUTH HOLLAND

POST OFFICE

10:00 AM-3:00 PM

21 PRESCHOOL ADVENTURES

10:30 AM

22 23 OPEN CHESS

1:00-4:00 PM

FEATURE FILM:

TORTILLA SOUP

2:00 PM

24

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25 KAPLAN SAT

SCORES & RECAP

7:00-8:00 PM

MORE ABOUT THE

INTERNET CLASS

7:00-8:30 PM

CROCHET CLUB

7:00-8:45 PM

26 MOVIE NIGHT:

THE PRINCESS

AND THE FROG

6:30 PM

NANCY'S KNITTERS

6:45-8:45 PM

27 BASIC INTERNET CLASS

3:00-4:30 PM

28 LEARN COMPUTER

ANIMATION

3:00 PM

29 30 OPEN CHESS

1:00-4:00 PM

C.H.A.R.M.

10:00 AM-1:00 PM