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Welcome to Events by Email, a monthly publication by the Glenview Public Library. This electronic newsletter provides you with a list of upcoming programs and services available at the Library. Use the links provided to access the online events calendar and program registration.
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Calling All Glenview Readers: Read to the Rhythm Summer Reading Program — Through Sunday, August 2. Jazz up your summer by joining the Library’s summer reading program for adults, teens, and kids. The Summer Reading Program is a Glenview Library annual tradition with nearly 3,000 kids, teens, and adults joining the excitement each year. In 2014, over 44,000 books were logged in! Glenview Library cardholders are invited to join reading clubs with special prizes and raffles for all ages. There’s even a club for infants, Baby Bop, to encourage early literacy. Special themed programs will be offered throughout the summer reading season. Register for Summer Reading at the Youth or Reader Services Desks, or visit us at the Summer Reading Table at the Glenview Park District’s popular Concert at Jackman Park, Wednesday July 15, 7-8:30 PM. Library Closing — The Library will be closed Friday, July 3 at 5 PM and all day on Saturday, July 4 for the Independence Day Holiday. Book Drops will be locked. No materials are due on dates when the Library is closed.
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Literary Latte Hour — Wednesday, July 8, 10-11 AM. Location: The Glenview Grind, 989 Waukegan Road, Glenview. Are you looking for ideas for something new to read? Or perhaps you’ve recently read a great book and want to share it with other avid readers. If so, please join us in this informal setting where you can relax with a hot beverage and tell others what you’ve recently enjoyed (or not enjoyed!). A great way to meet new people and share your love of reading. Staff librarians will also be available to talk about hot new titles and selections that the Library’s book groups have been discussing. Just drop in. Quarterly Listening & Music Discussion: Group Label Spotlight • Trouble in Mind Records — Wednesday, July 8, 7-8:30 PM, Multipurpose Room. Explore music found in the Library’s Popular Music CD collection with AV Librarian Michael White. July’s discussion will feature an in-depth look at the excellent Chicago record label Trouble in Mind Records. We’ll trace the label’s five-year history and look at its discography from the early singles to the current roster of artists. Please join us as we listen to selected tracks from some of Trouble in Mind’s best releases and discuss the state of the independent label in 2015. Just drop in. StoryMob! Where the Wild Things Are, Maurice Sendak (family fun) — Saturday, July 18, 10:30 AM-Noon. Location: The Book Market at Hangar One, 2651 Navy Blvd., The Glen Town Center. Concludes at Little Bear Garden, Gallery Park, 2001 Patriot Blvd. A children’s book, a flash mob, a parade, and a picnic = StoryMob! Come in costume, bring props and your outdoor voices. Meet at The Book Market for story rehearsal. Parade through The Glen Town Center to Little Bear Garden where we will create a StoryMob! Pack a picnic lunch. Dessert provided by Heinen’s Grocery Store. Co-sponsored by The Glen Town Center and the Glenview Park District. Register here beginning July 3. Read to the Rhythm • Music Trivia Night — Friday, July 24, 7-8 PM (adults and high school teens), Community Room. Test your knowledge of music by participating in a fun, team-based trivia contest. Teams will consist of 3-5 players. Put together your own team or come solo and be assigned to a team. Prizes will be awarded to the 1st and 2nd place teams. Refreshments will be served. If you are putting together your own team, please specify all team members’ names when registering. Read to the Rhythm Summer Reading participants will receive an extra bonus raffle ticket for our prize drawings. To register, call 847-729-7500 x7600, or visit the Reader Services Desk by July 20.
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The Vitality Of Spirit: Art At Any Age — Through Wednesday, July 8. Vi at The Glen’s art class was formed ten years ago by a group of resident artists whose common interest in the visual arts brought them together to share a passion and a desire to create their own unique style of art. The original group was led by Ruth Bremner, noted painter and dean of students at the Ray Vogue School of Art. The class was joined by other talented artists, some who had previously put art aside to raise families. All members of this eclectic, vibrant community of artists speak of the need to nurture their creative talents because of the vitality creating art brings to their lives. City Streets & Back Roads, The Open Highway, Gleaming Motorcycles & Our Hot Dog Heritage — Friday, July 10–Wednesday, September 9. Glenview artist Bruce Cascia has a fascination with the open road, capturing his interpretation of the American landscape in a stunning photorealistic style. Small towns, solitary diners, lonely truck stops, often placed in dramatic vistas and visited on a motorcycle, call to mind the quintessential quest for freedom on the back roads and byways of our vast nation. Leaving the open road, Bruce has recently focused his keen painter’s eye on a vanishing icon of Chicago’s neighborhood heritage—the Chicago-style hot dog stand. Slathered in mustard and neon green relish on a soft poppy seed roll, nothing says “Chicago” more than our hometown hot dog. From city streets to back roads, Cascia captures the spirit of summer.
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Please register here, call 847-729-7500 x 7600, or visit the Reader Services Desk. A Patriotic Piano Salute ...To the Red, White & Blue — Tuesday, July 7, 7-8 PM, Community Room. Glenview resident Mick Archer returns with his dynamic dueling pianos. Keep your Fourth of July celebration going strong with this lively rendition of patriotic songs, lots of Americana, and a sing-along, too. Families welcome. A special performance sponsored by Heinen’s Grocery Store. Register here. Zelda Fitzgerald: This Side of Paradise — Tuesday, July 14, 7-8 PM, Community Room. The Fitzgeralds had it all, living the American dream during the Jazz Age—a term coined by F. Scott. Scott was the famous author; Zelda was the beautiful southern belle who haunted his famous fiction. Zelda, often called “The First Flapper,” found her own passion in writing, painting, and dancing. Learn how their paradise crumbled as the sun set over the Jazz Age. Literary history will come alive with this performance by Lynn Rymarz. A special performance sponsored by Heinen’s Grocery Store. Register here. In Concert with My Sweet Patootie — Tuesday, July 21, 7-8 PM, Community Room. On tour from Canada, My Sweet Patootie is contemporary roots and ragtime at its best—bringing tight harmonies, monstrous guitar, sizzling fiddle, and percussion together in one perfect package. Founded in 2007 by Canadian Folk Music Award winners, the trio has a growing international reputation. From vintage swing to exquisite ballads, the group delivers a must-see show described as “two parts exemplary musicianship, one part vaudeville comedy.” A special performance sponsored by Heinen’s Grocery Store. Register here. A Bicycle Built for One: Bike History 1818–1930s — Tuesday, July 28, 7-8 PM, Community Room. Next year is significant in the cycling world, marking the 150th anniversary of the first bicycle patent. Glenview resident Carey Williams, a bike historian and enthusiast, will present a history of bicycling from 1818 to the 1930s and display his collection of antique bikes. We will also wish Carey well as he prepares to leave for France, where he will be riding a velocipede from Paris to Avignon in August to commemorate the first long distance journey on two wheels. Co-sponsored by the Bike Glenview Initiative. Register here.
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GLENergy presents Armchair Tour of Salzburg — Friday, July 10, 1-2 PM, Community Room. Join veteran world traveler Al Popowits and explore Salzburg, Austria. Visit Hohensalzburg—the largest preserved fortress in central Europe; the old narrow streets of Salzburg with their expensive shops; the beautiful and eerie 16th C. St. Peters cemetery; St. Peterskeller—the oldest wine bar in the world; Palace Mirabelle—built for the mistress of a Prince-Archbishop of Salzburg; and the palaces and locations associated with the film, The Sound of Music. GLENergy is a partner program with the Village of Glenview Senior Services and North Shore Senior Center. Register here, call 847-729-7500 x 7600, or visit the Reader Services Desk. One-On-CJE Senior Life Counseling — Tuesday July 28, 9:30 AM-Noon, Second Floor Study Room. 30-minute appointments. Do you have questions about retirement and health insurance options? CJE SeniorLife Resource Specialists provide counseling to adults 60 and over, their families, and caregivers. Counseling includes topics such as selecting appropriate retirement benefits, picking the right health insurance and Medicare programs, determining housing needs, and identifying supportive resources. For more information and to make an appointment, call Kathy Gaeding at CJE SeniorLife, 773-508-1054.
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GlenVIEWINGS Summer Film Series
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Danger Zones A casual audience-led discussion follows matinee screenings. Just drop in. Visit GlenVIEWINGS online to learn about the other films in the summer series. American Sniper (132min/R/2014) — Sunday, July 12, 1:30 PM, Community Room. Navy SEAL sniper Chris Kyle’s pinpoint accuracy saves countless lives in battle. Returning home to his family after four tours of duty and with war hero status, Chris finds that it is a war he can’t leave behind. Rosewater (103min/R/2014) — Friday, July 17, 2 & 6:30 PM, Community Room. BBC Journalist Maziar Bahari, an Iranian-born Canadian citizen, returned to his native country on assignment. After smuggling political riot footage to the BBC, he was arrested, interrogated, and tortured by a man known only as “Rosewater.” Directed by Jon Stewart. Citizenfour (114min/R/2014) — Sunday, July 26, 1:30 PM, Community Room. Encrypted emails sent by a mysterious stranger calling himself Citizen Four lead to a real-life espionage story. The Edward Snowden story will unfold before your eyes. 2015 Oscar Winner for Best Documentary Feature.
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Adult Book Discussion Groups
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Book selections are available at the Reader Services Desk one month prior to meetings. New members are always welcome. Unless otherwise noted, just drop in. The 2015 discussion schedule for each group is available if you would like to read ahead. BookBites: Reading Social — Thursday, July 2, 7 PM. Location: Hackney's on Lake, 1514 East Lake Avenue, Glenview. The July selection is The Pearl that Broke Its Shell by Nadia Hashimi. In Kabul, 2007, with a drug-addicted father and no brothers, Rahima and her sisters can only sporadically attend school and rarely leave the house, and their only hope lies in the ancient custom of bacha posh, which allows young Rahima to dress and be treated as a boy until she is of marriageable age. Co-sponsored by the Niles Public Library. Visit the BookBites Facebook page for details. Meets monthly. Page Turners — Monday, July 6, 1 PM, Community Room East. Burial Rites by Hannah Kent. Agnes Magnúsdóttir, an Icelandic servant charged with the brutal murder of her former master, is sent to an isolated farm to await execution. Meets monthly. BOOKit! Nonfiction Book Group — Wednesday, July 22, 7 PM, Multipurpose Room. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics by Daniel James Brown. The University of Washington’s 1936 crew team and their epic quest for Olympic gold grabbed the attention of millions of Americans. Sons of loggers, shipyard workers, and farmers, the boys defeated elite rivals from major universities to the German crew rowing for Hitler in the Berlin Olympics. Meets bi-monthly.
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Adult Literacy Classes — Tuesdays & Thursdays, July 2–August 25, 9:15 AM-12:15 PM. A unique opportunity for native and non-native English speakers to improve their reading and writing skills. A small, friendly group led by a teacher and volunteer tutors meets twice weekly. Classes are conducted by Oakton Community College in the Glenview Library’s Community Room West. Call 847-635-1426 for details. Financial Planning Appointments — Tuesday, July 21, 9 AM OR 10 AM, Second Floor Study Room. Need a financial tune-up? Schedule a free one-hour consultation with a Certified Financial Planner®. Call 847-729-7500 x 7700 or visit the Reference Services Desk to register.
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Exploring Downloadable Services
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hoopla, MyMediaMall & Zinio Individual Appointments — Mondays, July 6, 13, 20, & 27, 10 AM-1 PM. Meet with trained Library staff for a 45-minute one-on-one session and learn how to download books, audiobooks, magazines, movies, TV shows, or music to your portable device. Visit or call the Reader Services Desk at 847-729-7500 x 7600 for questions, to register, and for appointment locations. Glenview Library card required to register. hoopla, MyMediaMall & Zinio in the Lobby — Monday, July 13, 6-8 PM. Explore the Library’s digital book, movie, TV show, music, and magazine collections. Learn how to download items from these digital platforms to your portable device. Sessions will be conveniently held in the Library Lobby. Just drop in. Introduction to hoopla: Downloading Audiobooks, Movies, TV Shows & Music — Tuesday, July 21, 10-11:30 AM, Technology Lab. Discover the Glenview Library’s newest downloadable collection of audiobooks, movies, TV shows, and music. Learn how to access hoopla, browse the digital collection, and check out/download materials to your computer, tablet, or smartphone. Instruction will be followed by Q & A’s. Please register here, call 847-729-7500 x 7600, or visit the Reader Services Desk. Glenview Library card required to register.
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Unless otherwise noted, registration with a Glenview Library card is required and workshops are held in the Technology Lab. Please register here, call 847-729-7500 x 7700, or visit the Reference Services Desk. Tech Talk — Monday, July 6, 7-8:30 PM. Join this Internet user discussion group—a monthly Q&A for exploring websites, social media, online searching, and the Library’s electronic resources. Topics vary monthly. Just drop in. WORD 2010 Formatting & Images — Tuesday, July 14, 2-3:30 PM. Format your document and learn how to work with pictures and clip art. Register here. NEW! Exploring Google Tools — Thursday, July 16, 10-11:30 AM. Google provides many tools besides searching the Internet. Come explore some of the more popular ones such as Docs, YouTube, and Voice. Gmail account required. Register here. Discover FamilySearch.org — Wednesday, July 29, 2-3:30 PM. Discover the impressive free database and extensive online services offered by this nonprofit genealogy organization. Register here. EXCEL 2010 Basics — Friday, July 31, 10-11:30 AM. Learn the layout of the EXCEL spreadsheet, how to input data, and the basics for writing formulas. Register here.
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Please register here, call 847-729-7500 x 7600, or visit the Reader Services Desk. SUMMER READING PROGRAM: Read to the Rhythm — Through Sunday, August 2 (Grades 9-12). Rock and read this summer. Complete five items to win a prize and a chance to enter the Grand Prize raffle. Weekly raffles, too. Three of your completed items must be books—but magazines, movies, music, or attendance at a teen summer program all count. Sign up at the Reader Services Desk to register through August 2. Are you participating in the Glenbrook South Summer Reading Program? Your school selections also count toward completing the Glenview Library’s Summer Reading Program. Game Night! — Friday, July 10, 5-9 PM (Ages 13-18), Community Room. Play with the Library’s game systems and collection on big screens. Pizza is generously donated by D’Agostino’s Pizza. Register here. Read to the Rhythm • Music Trivia Night — Friday, July 24, 7-8 PM (high school teens), Community Room. Test your knowledge of music by participating in a fun, team-based trivia contest. Teams will consist of 3-5 players. Put together your own team or come solo and be assigned to a team. Prizes will be awarded to the 1st and 2nd place teams. Refreshments will be served. If you are putting together your own team, please specify all team members’ names when registering. Read to the Rhythm Summer Reading participants will receive an extra bonus raffle ticket for our prize drawings. To register, call 847-729-7500 x7600, or visit the Reader Services Desk by July 20.
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For Children and Families
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Unless otherwise noted, registration is required and preference is given to Glenview Library cardholders. Please register here, call 847-729-7500 x 7900, or visit the Youth Services Desk. READ TO THE RHYTHM Summer Reading Clubs Register in the Youth Services Department through August 2. Baby Bop (birth-23 months) — Bounce, boogie, twist, and twirl with your baby while laying a foundation for reading success. Pick up a folder to register and get started on early literacy activities. Turn in completed folders from June 14–August 2 to receive your gift bag. Ludwig’s Lullabies (ages 2-5) — Ludwig Lion loves to listen to music before his nap. Can you help him fall asleep by playing some lullaby music? Spin the spinner to find your musical instrument. Read a book, come to the Library, and play the game. Win a prize each time you play. One turn per day, please. Read with the Rhythm (kindergarten-grade 5) — The Critter Hop marathon is in trouble. The dancers can’t hear the music to keep the beat. Cicadas are singing their hearts out and drowning out the band. Our heroes Bop, Boogie, and Harmony have been called in to catch the cicadas and pack them off to singing school. By reading books, you can keep the rhythm going and the band playing. Win a prize each time you play. One turn per day, please. Music Mayhem (grades 6-8) — It’s MAYHEM at the Library. Vinyl records are threatening the MP3s. It’s an all-out epic battle where hip-hop meets hippie, punk meets polka, dance beat meets disco, and Bollywood meets the blues. Vote for your favorite tunes and artists by reading books and completing challenges. Each time you play, enter your name in the weekly raffle for a $25 gift card to The Glen Town Center. Grand Prize raffle is for a $50 gift card to The Glen Town Center. The more you read and play, the better your chances to win. BOOGIE TO THE BEAT: Concerts, Performances & More Potts & Pans Steel Drum Band • Live Music! (family fun) — Monday, July 6, 7-8 PM, Community Room. Enjoy live music with Caribbean flavor and distinct sounds of the steelpan drum. Discover this interesting member of the percussion family. Register here. Rock House • Intro to Music Workshop (grades K-8) — Thursday, July 9. Grades K-2: 6-6:45 PM. Grades 3-8: 7-7:45 PM, Community Room West. Receive a “Rock Star” introduction to guitar, drums, bass, keyboards, and vocals. Parents are encouraged to attend. Co-sponsored by Rock House Glenview. Digital Beats Dance Party (grades 3-8) — Monday, July 13, 6:30-8:30 PM, Technology Lab, Second Floor. Techno dance party fun! Instructors from Glenview’s Terra Sounds School of Music & Arts will teach how to create and burn your own CD of dance mixes. Then we’ll turn up the volume with a dance party downstairs in the Community Room West, featuring YOUR original tracks. Register here. Improv Playhouse presents The Three Little Pigs (family fun) — Thursday, July 16, 7-8 PM, Community Room. It’s a hilarious new rendition of THE cautionary tale. A fun musical experience with a touch of improv, too. Register here. MAKE MUSIC Drag & Drop Technology (grades 4-8) — Friday, July 17, 4-5:30 PM, Technology Lab, Second Floor. Instructors from Glenview’s Terra Sounds School of Music & Arts will share the basics of music production. Choose the beats, instruments, and tempos to dream up your own arrangements. Point and click using powerful free tools you can add to your “favorites!” Register here. Wendy & DB • Live Music! (family fun) — Monday, July 20, 7-8 PM, Community Room. Wendy and Darryl bring a lively musical experience with original tunes, contagious joy, laughter, and love. Register here. Raisin Rhyme Rock-n-Roll Supershow • Live Music! (family fun) — Friday, July 24, 7-8 PM. Location: The Book Market at Hangar One, 2651 Navy Blvd., The Glen Town Center. This “rock band for rugrats” brings a real-feel concert experience while making youngsters part of the show. Co-sponsored by the Glen Town Center. Register here beginning July 10. SUMMER STORYTIMES Summer Storytime (ages 3-5) — Mondays, July 6 & July 20, 10-10:30 AM OR 11-11:30 AM, Youth Program Room. Bask in the warmth of summer stories, songs, and activities. Parents welcome. Register for each session individually: Smile & Rhyme Storytime (ages 2 & up with parent/caregiver) — Friday, July 10, 10:30-11 AM. Location: Heinen’s Grocery Store, 1020 Waukegan Road, Glenview. Miss Fran shares stories, rhymes, and songs in the Café. Snack and chat after the program. Bring a towel or blanket. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Just drop in. Storytime & Snacks (ages 2 & up with parent/caregiver) — Wednesday, July 15, 10:30-11 AM OR 11:15-11:45 AM. Location: Whole Foods Market Northbrook, 840 Willow Road. Join Mrs. Schmitt for stories and fun in the Lifestyle Center. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Just drop in. Little Wigglers Storytime (ages birth-23 months) — Wednesday, July 22, 9:30-10:15 AM OR 10:30-11:15 AM, Youth Program Room. Develop the foundations for early literacy and learn songs, rhymes, and stories while making new friends. Lots of wiggle-time, too. Tickets will be given out to Glenview Library cardholders beginning 30-minutes prior to Storytime sessions. JULY FUN STUFF StoryWalk®: Pete the Cat and the New Guy by Kimberly and James Dean — Through Sunday, August 2. Welcome back to the Storybook Trail in Little Bear Garden at Gallery Park, 2001 Patriot Blvd. Walk, skip, jog, or, better yet, bike along the storybook path to read a fan-favorite about Pete the Cat. Co-sponsored by the Glenview Park District and the Bike Glenview Initiative. The StoryWalk® Project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, VT and was developed in collaboration with the Vermont Bicycle & Pedestrian Coalition and the Kellogg-Hubbard Library. Make It & Take It (family fun) — Wednesday, July 1, 10 AM-Noon OR 1-3 PM, Youth Program Room. Kids with a parent or caregiver are invited to stop by anytime during the designated hours and make a craft to take home. Just drop in. SH…SHH…SHHH… SHARK! (grades 1-5) — Thursday, July 2, 3-4 PM OR 4:30-5:30 PM, Community Room West. Get ready for Shark Week. Sink your teeth into shark games, trivia, challenges, and videos. Drop-In Chess Club (up to grade 8) — Wednesday, July 8, 7-8:30 PM, Youth Program Room. Learn fundamentals and improve your strategy with volunteer chess instructor Steve Levenson. Bring your own chess set if possible. Children under age 8 must be accompanied by a parent. Battle of the Young Chefs (grades 4-8) — Monday, July 13, 1-3 PM. Location: Whole Foods Market Northbrook, 840 Willow Road. Team up to test your cooking skills in a professional kitchen. Chop, slice, and dice your way to victory! Prizes will be awarded to top teams. Register with a team of four or sign up as an individual and we’ll place you on a team. Space is limited. Glenview Public Library card required for all participants. Co-sponsored by Whole Foods Market Northbrook. Register here beginning June 29. Fun with Cartoons • Drawing Workshop (grades 2-8) — Wednesday, July 15, 4:30-5:30 PM OR 6-7 PM, Youth Program Room. Meet award-winning cartoonist V. Gene Myers. Learn to draw cartoons step-by-step in this hands-on class. Game Central (grades 1-8) — Thursday, July 23. Grades 1-4: 4-5:30 PM, Grades 5-8: 6:30-8 PM, Community Room. Bring your favorite Wii, PS3, and XBOX 360 games (ESRB rating of E or E10). We’ll provide the game consoles and the BIG screens. Meet the Animals of The Grove: A Parent/Child Workshop (preschool-grade 2 with adult) — Monday, July 27, 6-6:45 PM OR 7-7:45 PM, Community Room. Explore native animal life using all of your senses. Live animals will be present. Co-sponsored by the Glenview Park District. LEGO® Club (grades 1-4) — Tuesday, July 28, 10:30-11:30 AM, Youth Program Room. Junior LEGO® engineers, architects, and inventors—dabble, design, and dream at our monthly free-build. Space is limited. Register here. “Throwback Thursday” Interactive Family Movie Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (100min/G/1971) (family fun) — Thursday, July 30, 6:30-8:30 PM, Community Room. Oompa-Loompa doopity do…come in costume ‘cuz this movie’s starring YOU! We provide props, snacks, and fun...you bring a blanket and covered beverage. Special treats provided by Rocket Fizz Soda Pop & Candy Shop, Glenview. Register here.
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Glenview Public Library Board of Trustees
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Next Board Meeting — Thursday, July 16, 7:30 PM Library Conference Room, Second Floor
The Library Board of Trustees, elected by the residents of the Incorporated Village of Glenview, IL, meets every third Thursday of the month. Please verify Board of Trustee meetings here or call the Business Office at 847-729-7500. All Glenview Public Library Board of Trustee meetings are open to the public. Additional information about the Trustees is available on the Library's website.
If you have any questions or suggestions about this e-newsletter, or library programs and services, please feel free to contact us via Speak Up! e-form. LIVING OUR MISSION The Glenview Public Library provides a welcoming environment that encourages lifelong learning with access to the world of information and ideas. The Library’s innovative programs and services strive to educate, enrich, inspire, and entertain to meet the needs of a diverse community, fostered by a dedicated staff committed to excellence in customer service. Glenview Public Library - 1930 Glenview Road Glenview, IL 60025 - 847-729-7500 www.glenviewpl.org
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