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MAY/JUNE 2012

VOLUME 6, ISSUE 3

Library Matters 10311 Grand Avenue ● Franklin Park, IL 60131 ● 847-455-6016 ● www.franklinparklibrary.org

Library Renovations

Enhance Service

Our Winter Reading program, "Resolve to Read," was a huge success this year! Altogether, our adult and young adult readers managed to read 700 books! That was double our goal of 350. In addition to reading books and submitting reviews, participants completed weekly puzzles and played book bingo to win extra entries for our end-of-program raffle. Prizes for raffle winners included gift cards and a Chicago Bears football.

Congratulations to the following winners of this year's Winter Reading Program:

Adults: Dorothy DiVito, Darcy Geer, and Judy Tichy

Young Adults: Shania Tala, Millie

Hylka, and Malari Richards

Our top readers this year were also winners. The following individuals read the most books during this year’s program: Darcy Geer, Judy Parillo, Mercy Bautista, and Millie Hylka.

The Chicago Bears also donated a laser-autographed football for our Winter Reading program this year. The winner of that prize was Linda Marek. We thank the Chicago Bears for their generosity in assisting us with promoting a continued love of reading. Thank you!

We would also like to thank all who participated in this year's

W i n t e r R e a d i n g Program. Thank you and keep reading!

Let's welcome Madison Gailus to the staff. She

is a part-time Youth Services Assistant. Madison has a Bachelors degree in Psychology from the University of Illinois at Chicago, and she is currently enrolled in the Master of Library and Information Sciences program at Dominican University.

On May 1st, the Library will reopen after a two week period of renovations to the public service areas. The redesign was necessary to improve efficiency. It is also hoped that the traffic will flow more naturally to the needed service points. Instead of being tucked into the corner next to the entrance, the Reference Desk will be centrally located across from the entrance.

Other major improvements are the development of a new periodical browsing area and improved reading area. The New Fiction Display has also been moved and given new prominence. The Circulation Department benefitted greatly from the reorganization, gaining office space, more counter space, and a workroom.

We hope that patrons will be impressed with the increased efficiency and attractiveness of the library’s new layout.

The library greatly appreciates the donations of dresses,

accessories, and time to Once Upon a Prom! Thanks to the wonderful

contributions from the community, we were able to collect almost 200 dresses for our

local teens. Thank you!

Are you an adult

who likes to know

what’s “Between the

Covers” when you

read? Or are you a

young adult who wants to “Own

the Night?” If you participate in

our Summer Reading Program

this year, you’ll have the

opportunity to be a part of our

biggest and best program yet!

The goal for Summer Reading this

year is 1000 books read! Sign-up

at the Reference desk starting on

June 4th and you’ll receive your

reading packet. We will be giving

away weekly prizes as well as

grand prizes at the end of the

program. The grand prizes this

year will be a Kindle Touch

eReader and a nook Simple

Touch eReader. But you have to

read for the chance to win! Each

participant who reads 5 books

will be allowed an entry for the

eReaders. Everyone will have an

equal opportunity to win, too,

because participants are only

allowed one entry.

We look forward to

seeing you at the

library!

Coming Soon: Summer Reading 2012!

Adult programs are free unless otherwise noted, but registration is required.

Register at the Adult Services Desk or by calling 847-455-6016, ext. 2.

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ADULT SERVICES

Handmade Green Spa Gifts

Join Eleanor Reily, local

producer of natural/organic

beauty products, as she

instructs us how to make our

own bath and body products using materials we

may already own! Participants will make 4 gifts

to take home with them. Limit of 24 attendees.

Thursday, May 10th @ 6:30pm

Adult Book

Discussions

Copies of each book

are available at the

Circulation desk one month before

the discussion date.

Pictures of You by Caroline Leavitt

Monday, May 14th @ 7:00pm

Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen

Book & Movie Discussion

Monday, June 11th @ 6:00pm Knit & Crochet Group

Join us on the second Saturday of each month to learn tips for knitting and crocheting or to share projects you’re working on.

Saturdays, May 12th and June 9th @ 1:00pm

Quilters Circle

Led by group facilitators Margaret Mischnick and Lys Shradeja, this group shares

quilting tips and projects.

Wednesdays @ 9:30am May 2nd and 16th, June 6th

Porozmawiajmy! ¡Hablemos!

Let's Talk!

The Library’s Conversation Circle

will resume meeting on

Tuesday, June 5th at 7:00pm.

El Círculo de conversación se

reanudará la reunión en la Biblioteca

Franklin Park el martes, 5 de junio a

las 7:00pm.

Koło Rozmowa wznowi posiedzenie

w Franklin Park Biblioteki wtorek, 05

czerwca na 7:00pm.

Attention Leyden students: Attention Leyden students: Attention Leyden students: Attention Leyden students: Join the Leyden Readers NING before the end of the school year to talk books with your public librarians, school librarians, and fellow students during Summer Reading!

Coming soon:

Summer Reading 2012 THE YA CORNER

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Wednesday, May 2 @ 5pm-

8pm - Study, take a practice test, and enjoy free snacks. Teachers may be stopping by.

AniManga ClubAniManga ClubAniManga ClubAniManga Club Thursday, May 3 @ 5pm-7pm - We're watching Black Butler and K-On! Pizza will be

served.

Teen Advisory BoardTeen Advisory BoardTeen Advisory BoardTeen Advisory Board Monday, May 21 @ 6pm-

7:30pm - Volunteers are

needed to help out this summer. Find out more at

this meeting.

JUNEJUNEJUNEJUNE

AniManga ClubAniManga ClubAniManga ClubAniManga Club Thursday, June 7 and 21 @ 5pm-7pm - Watch more

episodes of Black Butler!

Own the Night: CREATEOwn the Night: CREATEOwn the Night: CREATEOwn the Night: CREATE Wednesday, June 20 and 27 @ 3pm-5pm - Join us in the

Square every Wednesday as

we make duct tape wallets, purses, glow in the dark snacks and more! Check out

our Pinterest board to see

what we'll be making this summer.

Teen Advisory BoardTeen Advisory BoardTeen Advisory BoardTeen Advisory Board Monday, June 25, @ 6pm-

7:30pm

** All programs and events are for teens ages 13 through 17, unless otherwise noted. **

Library Board of Trustees

President Pamela Krieter

Vice President James Caporusso

Secretary Andres Ybarra

Treasureer Frank Grieashamer

Trustees: Joseph Reyes

Agnieszka Zawisza Michael Vallone

Board meetings are open to the public. They are generally held on the first Tuesday of every month, beginning at 7:30 p.m.

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Executive Director Marie Saeli

msaeli@franklinparklibrary.org

Hours of Service: Monday-Thursday, 9 am-9 pm Friday & Saturday, 9 am-5 pm

Sunday 1 pm-5 pm

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Newsletter Editor Michelle M. Mitchell

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YOUTH SERVICES Visit the Youth Services Department, call 847-455-6016 ext. 236

or email youth@franklinparklibrary.org for more info.

TWEEN SCENE

(Ages 9 to 12)

Get Your Bead On: Saturday, May 19 @ 3pm. The library will provide snacks!

SUMMER READING EVENTS: Dynamic Watercolor Workshop: Thursday, June 21 @3pm.

Read-a-thon: Thursday, June 28 @ 3pm.

IN-PERSON REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR ALL YOUTH PROGRAMS.

MAY

Wii Games: Saturday, May 5 @ 3pm. Bring your games, too! The Library will

provide snacks. Ages 8 and up.

Kid Zone: Thursday, May 10 and @ 4pm. Stories and Lego Time. Ages 5 and up.

Chess and Checkers: Saturday, May 12

@ 3pm. Beginner and experienced players are welcome to come. Bring your

friends. Ages 4 and up.

Lapsit: Friday, May 18 @ 11am. Parents and caregivers are welcome

to come with their little ones for stories and playtime. All ages welcome.

Magic Stories: Tuesdays, May 22 @ 4pm.

Stories, songs, and crafts for all ages.

Babysitting Storytime: Friday, May 25 @ 11am. This program is oriented for

babysitters, caregivers, or parents with their little ones. Stories and crafts for all ages.

Movie Time: Saturday, May 26 @ 2pm. Come with your friends for a fun movie

and snacks! All ages welcome.

SUMMER READING 2012

The 2012 Summer Reading Program, “Reading Is So Delicious,” is coming soon. Registration begins on Monday, June 4 and must be done in person. When you register for Summer Reading,

you will get a packet with a book bag, pencil, bookmark, your reading log, and the calendar with all the information for the programs that

we will offer this summer.

EVENTS:

We will be celebrating with special events every week day this summer. Here’s a preview of

what’s to come:

Monday • Book Buddies: Every Monday starting on

June 18 @ 3pm. Ages 4 and up.

Tuesday • Rainbow Therapist Dog Show: June 19 @

3pm. Ages 4 and up. • Movie: June 26 @ 3pm. All ages.

Wednesday

• Storytime: Every Wednesday, starts on June 20 through July 25 @ 3pm. Ages 3 – 8.

Thursday

Tweens: Every Thursday @ 3pm. Ages 9 – 12. • Dynamic Watercolor Workshop:

June 21. • Read-a-thon: June 28

Friday

Every Friday @ 3pm we will offer shows. • Storyteller, Juggler & Magician:

June 22. All ages. • Magic in the Library: June 29. All

ages.

Don’t forget to register for our

Summer Reading field trip!

This year, we’ll be traveling to

the Museum of Science and

Industry in Chicago. The trip

will be on Monday, July 16

from 9am to 4pm.

Registration for the trip

must be done in person!

Our Condolences to the Family and Friends of Donna Blau

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Photo/Video Policy: Photographs and/or videos may be taken at programs and in the

Library for possible use in Library promotions, including (but not limited to) the newsletter

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The Library will be CLOSED on

Sunday, May 27th and

Monday, May 28th in

observance of Memorial Day.

We will reopen at 9am on

Tuesday, May 29th.

Our wireless network is now upgraded to Wireless-N. This means that you should experience faster

speeds when using wi-fi from anywhere in the library. Another added benefit is that

our wireless network can handle more more users and simultaneous

connections. In this age of technology-dependency, your library offers the

increased capacity to handle the technology needs from your laptop, tablet, smartphone, and the other gadgets you may be using.

On April 14th, seven committed individuals came

together for the purpose of reinvigorating the Friends of the Franklin Park Library. At the meeting’s conclusion,

three office members were named: President Oscar Arellano, Secretary Frank Cesaro, and Treasurer Marilyn

Ramian. The officers signed the articles of incorporation

needed to secure non-profit status for the group. A regular meeting time of 9:30 am on the second Saturday

of each month was decided upon. The group decided to focus its efforts on the following priorities:

• Promoting its fundraising program of collecting and

recycling ink cartridges • Working with the Library Director to reorganize the

Library’s book sale as another way of generating

revenue • Participating as the “Friends of the Franklin Park

Library” in this year’s Railroad Daze celebrations.

The purpose of the Friends Group is to support the library in its efforts to improve services to the

Community. You are invited to join the Friends at the next meeting on May 12th at 9:30 am.

The Library Friends Group Needs You!

Donna Blau was a leader, colleague, employee, and friend to the Franklin Park Public Library over more than thirty years. We here at the library would like to honor her memory. Donna Blau was the Publicity Assistant for the Library for thirteen years. Having resigned in 1987, she soon discovered the library had gotten into her blood and ran for a seat on the Library Board. She served on the Board for twenty years, holding the office of Board President twice during her long term as Trustee. Among her many contributions was the work she did to make possible the development of our current children’s room and meeting rooms.

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