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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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hoopla digital COMING SOON!— The Glenview Public Library is proud to announce hoopla, the newest addition to our downloadable services. hoopla is easy to use and allows you to check out and watch/listen to audiobooks, movies, TV shows, and music—up to five items a month FREE with your Glenview Public Library card beginning May 18. Holiday Closing — The Library will be closed Sunday, May 24 and Monday, May 25 for Memorial Day weekend. Book Drops will be locked. No materials are due on dates when the Library is closed.
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Financial Independence for Women —Wednesday, May 6, 7-8:30 PM, Community Room East. From budgeting and investment principles to family and retirement considerations, Ameriprise Financial Advisor Roshni Khory will show you ways to gain control over your financial situation and protect the people and things you love most. Please register here, call 847-729-7500 x 7700, or visit the Reference Services Desk. Where Did I Put Great-Grandpa? — Wednesday, May 13, 7-8:30 PM, Community Room. Developing a system to organize your family data so that no relatives “get lost” in the mass of information is a daunting task. Genealogist Caron Primas Brennan will discuss methods of effectively organizing your genealogical information so you can always “find Great-Grandpa.” Please register here, call 847-729-7500 x 7700, or visit the Reference Services Desk. Friends of the Glenview Library Day Trip— Wednesday, May 20, 12-5 PM. Travel via deluxe motor coach to explore the vast collections of Barrington’s Sanfilippo Estate. Docent-led guided tours will take you back in time to the 1800s and early 1900s. The collection and exhibits include antique music boxes, player pianos, calliopes, and theater organs so powerful they shake your seat. Visit the American Orchestrion Room with the most beautiful Tiffany art glass ever produced, the Music Theater where you will hear a mini-concert by a 1927 Wurlitzer (the world’s largest theater pipe organ), the fully restored and operational Carousel Pavilion, and Henry Ford’s 1881 railroad locomotive. $80/person includes box lunch/beverages. Call 847-456-2376 for program details and reservations.
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When Art Meets Design — Through Wednesday, May 6. Glenview artist Claudia Bianchi started painting at age nine, experimenting with many art forms throughout her life. Claudia’s profession as a product designer and textile artist has been hugely influential—her design skills and personal art intimately intertwined. A watercolor she painted is turned into tablecloth patterns. Graphic design influences her personal canvases. Discarded threads from a textile project find their way into a painting. Whether it is her new nature series, a comic she is working on with her son, or honing her watercolor skills while painting with her mom, Claudia’s sunlit studio in her Glenview home is infused with the reminder of how life affects art. The Vitality Of Spirit: Art At Any Age — Friday, May 8–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. Gallery Talk: Tuesday, May 12, 6:15 PM.
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Please register here, call 847-729-7500 x 7600, or visit the Reader Services Desk. Anne & Ida: Two Girls and the Holocaust — Sunday, May 3, 1:30-3:30 PM, Community Room. The annual Page-to-Stage program returns. Select area libraries and the critically acclaimed Writers Theatre of Glencoe explore themes from the Writers Theatre spring production, The Diary of Anne Frank. The Glenview Library will show Ida (80min/PG-13/2013), the 2015 Oscar winner for Best Foreign Language film, telling of a Polish girl’s experiences of coming of age during the Nazi occupation. When she was near Anne Frank’s age, Ida was hidden by nuns and raised as a Catholic—only to discover her Jewish heritage just as she is about to take vows as a nun. Two girls, two stories, two endings. Representatives from the Writers Theatre will join us for a discussion following the film . Register here. Abracadabra! Kitchen Magic — Tuesday, May 5, 7-8 PM, Community Room. Our local “grocery guru” from our neighbors at Heinen’s Grocery Store returns with a little kitchen sorcery. Learn how three budget-friendly convenience items are transformed into a gourmet entrée, side dish, and dessert. Add to your cooking repertoire in one quick hour. Recipes, coupons, and more. Register here. The Art of the Impossible: Magic for the 21st Century — Tuesday, May 12, 7-8 PM, Community Room. Presenting her first magic show at age four and performing professionally at age six, Jeanette Andrews now performs full-time for thousands across the country, coming to our Library fresh off of performances for the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago. With illusions choreographed to music and composed of a distinctive blend of perception, psychology, and art, this modern magic performance will leave you enthralled and enchanted. You are also invited to arrive at 6:15 PM for a Gallery Talk in the Library Lobby. Enjoy a special viewing of the inspirational exhibit by artists from Vi at The Glen—The Vitality Of Spirit: Art At Any Age. Register here. The Garden of Good & Evil: The Natives vs. The Invaders — Tuesday, May 19, 7-8 PM, Community Room. Discover Illinois—which plant species grew in our area 200 years ago and where can you find them now? Robyn Flakne, Natural Resources Manager, Village of Glenview, and Judy Ksiazek, Environmental Education Supervisor, Glenview Park District, will discuss these ancient Illinois dwellers and what they can teach us about today’s landscapes. As part of Invasive Species Awareness Month, we will also explore some of the more challenging plants spreading into natural areas and residential gardens…and how to help combat their proliferation. Register here.
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GLENergy presents: Understanding Arthritis — Friday, May 1, 1-2 PM, Community Room. Despite striking more than 50 million Americans, arthritis is an often misunderstood disease with a core of common myths surrounding it. Kate Petrungaro, M.D., Northwestern Medicine, Glenview Outpatient Center, will discuss how the disease is diagnosed and explore various treatment options for this common health issue. Time will be allotted for questions and answers following the presentation. GLENergy is a partner program with the Village of Glenview Senior Services and North Shore Senior Center. Please register here, call 847-729-7500 x 7600, or visit the Reader Services Desk. One-On-One CJE Senior Life Counseling — Tuesday, May 26, 9:30 AM-Noon, Second Floor Study Room. 30-minute appointments. Do you have questions about retirement or health insurance options? CJE SeniorLife Resource Specialists provide counseling to adults 60 and over, their families, and caregivers. Counseling includes topics such as the selection of 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 SPRING FILM SERIES
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Wartime: Heroes and Villains A casual audience-led discussion follows matinee screenings. Unless otherwise noted, just drop in. Visit GlenVIEWINGS online to learn about the other films in the spring series. Ida (80min/PG-13/2013) —Sunday, May 3, 1:30 PM, Community Room. An award-winning film telling of a Polish girl’s experiences of coming of age during the Nazi occupation. See Adult Enrichment for details. Registration appreciated. Unbroken (137min/PG-13/2014) — Friday, May 15, 2 & 6:30 PM, Community Room. The true story of Louis Zamperini, an Olympian, a soldier, and a prisoner of war. Captured by the Japanese Navy in WWII, he becomes the favorite target of a cruel prison commander. A difficult, but ultimately heartwarming, story of survival and forgiveness. The Imitation Game (114min/PG-13/2014) — Friday, May 22, 2 & 6:30 PM, Community Room. The true story of Alan Turing, the mathematics genius who cracks Enigma, the “unbreakable” Nazi code, ultimately saving countless lives. Turing and his team become heroes, but in 1952 the quiet genius is disgraced when it is revealed that he is gay.
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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. Page Turners — Monday, May 4, 1 PM, Community Room East. The Invention of Wings by Sue Monk Kidd. Inspired by a true story, the book traces more than three decades in the lives of a wealthy Charleston debutante who longs to break free from the strictures of her household and pursue a meaningful life and the urban slave, Handful, who is placed in her charge as a child before finding courage and a sense of self. Meets monthly. BookBites: Reading Social — Thursday, May 7, 7 PM. Location: The Glenview House, 1843 Glenview Road, Glenview. The May selection is The Dinner by Herma Koch. Meeting at an Amsterdam restaurant for dinner, two couples move from small talk to the wrenching shared challenge of their teenage sons’ act of violence that has triggered a police investigation and revealed the extent to which each family will go to protect those they love. Co-sponsored by the Niles Public Library. Visit the BookBites Facebook page for details. Meets monthly. All Things Spanish — Wednesday, May 20, 7-8:30 PM, Multipurpose Room. All Things Spanish seeks to soak up and enjoy Spanish/Latino culture in all forms—from literature and language to music, film, and food. A meeting may include a Spanish short story reading, a Spanish film, or a discussion of hot topics. This adult group is made up of native and non-native Spanish speakers, some hoping to improve their Spanish and others looking to maintain their language skills. The meetings are conducted primarily in Spanish. For more information or to sign up for group updates, contact Carolyn Ramirez at cramirez@glenviewpl.org. Meets monthly. BOOKit! Nonfiction Book Group — Wednesday, May 27, 7 PM, Multipurpose Room. Rin Tin Tin: The Life and the Legend by Susan Orlean. Rin Tin Tin, discovered as an orphaned puppy on a World War I battlefield, grew up to become Hollywood’s most iconic canine superstar. This tale about America’s favorite underdog-turned American-hero brings together twentieth century entertainment and thoughts on man’s best friend. Meets bimonthly.
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One-On-One Financial Planning — Tuesday, May 19, 9 OR 10 AM, Second Floor Study Room. Schedule a free one-hour consultation with a Certified Financial Planner®. No online registration. Please register at 847-729-7500 x 7700, or visit the Reference Services Desk. Free Adult Literacy Classes: Spring Session — Tuesdays and Thursdays through May 19, 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.
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Exploring Downloadables Workshops & Tutorials
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Exploring Downloadables Workshops & Tutorials hoopla digital coming May 18! hoopla, MyMediaMall & Zinio Individual Appointments — Mondays, May 18–August 31, 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 — Thursday, May 21, 6-8 PM. Explore the Library’s digital book, movie, TV show, and magazine collections. Learn how to download from these digital platforms to your portable device. Conveniently held in the Library Lobby. Just drop in. Introduction to hoopla Downloading Audiobooks, Movies, TV Shows & Music — Friday, May 29, 10-11:30 AM. 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 checkout/download materials to your computer, tablet, or a smartphone. Instruction will be followed by Q & A’s. Glenview Library card required to register. Register here.
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Where Did I Put Great-Grandpa? — Wednesday, May 13, 7-8:30 PM. See LIBRARY HIGHLIGHTS for details. Immigration Records — Wednesday, May 20, 2-3:30 PM, Technology Lab. Find your immigrant ancestors. Learn about different types of immigration records, where to find them, and how to use them. Please register here, call 847-729-7500 x 7700, or visit the Reference Services Desk.
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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. Beyond Google Group — Monday, May 4, 7-8:30 PM. Internet savvy is just a click away. Explore the latest Internet developments and search techniques. Your questions direct the discussion—bring them with you. New members are welcome. Just drop in. Internet Searching Basics — Thursday, May 7, 2-3:30 PM. Lost in the Internet? We’ll help you find your way. Learn how to find and evaluate useful websites. Register here. Craigslist — Monday, May 11, 2-3:30 PM. Navigate the ins and outs of online classified ads on this popular website. This class will focus on buying/selling, searching rental ads, and avoiding scams. Must have a valid email address. Register here. WORD 2010 Basics — Tuesday, May 12, 10-11:30 AM. Overall introduction to this popular word processing software. Register here. Facebook Basics — Wednesday, May 13, 10-11:30 AM. Get started with the basics, including signing up, creating a profile, and adding friends. Must have a valid email address. Register here. Travel Planning Online — Thursday, May 14, 2-3:30 PM. Use online tools for travel plans, including purchasing airline tickets and vacation packages. Register here. CCH, Consumer Reports & More Online Finds — Thursday, May 21, 2-3:30 PM. The Library’s online resources provide a wealth of information for investors, consumers, and small businesses. Learn how to access this information—in the Library or at home. Register here. WORD 2010 Formatting & Images — Tuesday, May 26, 2-3:30 PM. Format your document and learn how to work with pictures and clip art. Register here.
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Please register here, call 847-729-7500 x 7600, or visit the Reader Services Desk. Comic Writing from Soup to Nuts: A Free Comic Book Day Program — Saturday, May 2, 1-3 PM (Ages 13-18), Community Room West. Join Marc Fishman, Matt Wright, and Kyle Gnepper of Unshaven Comics as they tackle questions on how to build and market an independently published comic book. Learn how to sketch with pencils and markers and how to bring hand-made creations into the digital realm. Limit 40. Free comics will be available all day in honor of Free Comic Book Day, courtesy of Pastimes Comics in Niles while supplies last. Register here. Game Night! — Friday, May 8, 5-9 PM (Ages 13-18), Community Room. Play with the Library’s game systems and collections on big screens. Pizza is generously donated by Pappi’s Pizza. Register here.
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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. StoryWalk®: Yummy Yummy! Food for My Tummy! by Sam Lloyd — through May 24. 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 path to read about two monkeys living on neighboring islands who try to figure out a way to get together despite sharks in the water that make travel quite difficult. Presented by the Glenview Park District, the Bike Glenview Initiative and the Glenview Public Library. 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. Drop-In Chess Club (up to grade 8) — Friday, May 1, 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 ages 8 and under must be accompanied by a parent. Flight-to-Fun Kids Club: Fiddling Around with Suzuki violinist and fiddler Rick Veras (ages 2-6) — Saturday, May 2, 10:30-11:30 AM. Location: The Book Market at Hangar One, 2651 Navy Blvd., The Glen Town Center. Suzuki violin teacher, Rhona Reagen, will present a demonstration of string instruments and share musical games. Enjoy a musical storytime featuring the fiddle playing of Rick Veras. Storytime provided by Glenview Public Library. Flight-to-Fun Kids Club is co-sponsored by The Glen Town Center. Register here. Service Buddies: Project Parrot Rescue (grades 1-8) — Saturday, May 2, 2:30-3:30 PM, Youth Program Room. Grades 5-8 must arrive at 2 PM for briefing. An opportunity to earn service hours. Assemble treat bags for A Refuge for Saving the Wildlife in Northbrook. Shelter volunteers and a feathered friend will be on hand to discuss parrot rescue and adoption. Spring Preschool Storytime (ages 3-5) — Monday, May 4, 10-10:30 OR 1:30-2 PM. Thursday, May 7, 9:30-10 AM OR 10:30-11 AM OR 1:30-2 PM, Youth Program Room. Nurture a love for books and build early literacy skills as our librarians bring favorite stories, songs, and rhymes to life with puppets, props, and more. Register here. Mother’s Day Make It & Take It — Friday, May 8, 10 AM-1PM, Youth Program Room. Kids with a parent or caregiver are invited to make a special Mother’s Day craft to take home. Just drop in. Romp & Rhyme (ages 12-24 months) — Saturday, May 9, 11 AM-Noon, Community Room. A special library time to play and share rhymes, stories, and songs. Parent or caregiver must be present. Just drop in. YMCA Preschool Art Classes (ages 3-5 with an adult) — Wednesday, May 13, 10-10:45 AM, Youth Program Room. The North Suburban YMCA Art Academy provides experiences for preschoolers to create art. Parent or caregiver must be present. Register here. LEGO® Club (grades 1-4) — Wednesday, May 13, 4-5 PM, Youth Program Room. Junior LEGO® engineers, architects, and inventors—dabble, design, and dream at our monthly free-build. Space is limited. Register here. Family Storytime (ages 2-6 with family) — Thursday, May 14, 6:15-6:45 PM OR Friday, May 15, 10-10:30 AM, Community Room West. Bring the whole family for stories, songs, rhymes, and fun. Please Note: Thursday Storytime content will be repeated on Friday morning. Space is limited. Tickets will be given out to Glenview Library cardholders beginning 30-minutes prior to Storytime sessions. Smile & Rhyme Storytime (ages 2 & up with caregiver) — Friday, May 15, 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 blanket or beach towel. Younger siblings welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Just drop in. Dave DiNaso’s Traveling World of Reptiles (families) — Saturday, May 16, 10:30-11:30 AM, Community Room. Up close and personal…experience reptiles and amphibians from around the world. Register here. Storytime & Snacks (ages 2 & up with caregiver) — Wednesday, May 20, 10:30-11 AM OR 11:15-11:45 AM. Location: Whole Foods Market Northbrook, 840 Willow Road, Northbrook. Join Mrs. Schmitt for stories and fun in the Lifestyle Center. Younger siblings welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Just drop in. Baby Signs®: FAMILY SIGN, SAY & PLAY™ (ages birth to 5) — Saturday, May 23, 11 AM-Noon, Community Room West. Pre-readers learn sign language with their families—new vocabulary, songs, and play activities each month. Led by Jamie Stevens, ASL interpreter and certified Baby Signs® instructor. Just drop in. Friendship Club: Meet the Therapy Dogs! Lincolnshire Animal Hospital Dog Therapy Group (grades 3-8) — Friday, May 29, 4:30-5:15 PM, Community Room. For children who want to make friends in a supportive environment. Trained Friendship Ambassadors (grades 4-12) will host this fun and engaging program where everyone feels welcome. Register here.
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Glenview Public Library Board of Trustees
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Next Board Meeting — Thursday, May 21, 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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