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Events By EmailApril, 2014
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Welcome to Events By Email, a monthly publication by the Glenview Public Library. This electronic newsletter provides you with breaking news and 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 Volunteers — The Youth Services Department is offering two summer volunteer opportunities, S.T.A.R. Volunteers (grades 8 and up) and Reading Buddies (grades 7 and up). S.T.A.R. Volunteers assist with the summer reading program and Reading Buddies will help new readers retain their skills during summer vacation. Adult volunteers are welcome, too. Call 847-729-7500 x 7900, stop by the Youth Services Desk, or visit glenviewpl.org/kidsPP for details and training session information. Registration begins April 1. Money Smart Week® — April 5–12. Live your life the Money Smart way. Programs and activities designed to help consumers of all ages better manage their personal finances. See Adult, Teen, and Children & Family sections for details. National Library Week: Lives Change @ Your Library — Saturday, April 12–Friday, April 18. During this annual celebration to honor our nation’s libraries and the communities they serve, the Glenview Library will offer special programming designed to inspire creative thinking, develop new skills, and cultivate special interests. See Adult, Teen, and Children & Family sections for details. Food For Fines — Saturday, April 12–Friday, April 18. During National Library Week, the Library will once again partner with our community by offering Food for Fines. All collected items will be donated to the Northfield Township Food Pantry. One food item equals up to $1 in outstanding fines. Bring your food items to the Circulation Desk. Change the lives of your neighbors in need by helping to restock the Food Pantry with your donations. StoryWalk Returns! — Sunday, April 13–Sunday, May 18. Welcome back to the Storybook Trail in Little Bear Garden at Gallery Park with Bear Wants More by Karma Wilson, 2001 Patriot Blvd. Walk, skip, jog, or, better yet, bike along the path, to read the perfect springtime story about a very hungry bear waking up from his long winter’s nap. 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.Library Closing — The Library will be closed Sunday, April 20, for the Easter Holiday. Book Drops will be locked. No materials are due on dates when the Library is closed.
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National Library Week Special Events — Just Drop In Breaktime! Tips for Healthy Snacking — Saturday, April 12, 10 AM-Noon, Library Lobby. Whatever your daily schedule, everyone needs a break and an energy boost at different times of the day. Whole Foods Market Northbrook will be on hand with samples and advice to steer you in the right direction when making snack choices for yourself and your family. The Writing Life: Author & Illustrator Meet & Greet — Saturday, April 12, 1-3 PM, Library Lobby. Meet a local novelist (Marc Joenz), poet (Angela Narciso Torres), cookbook author (Jill Houk), and illustrator (Kathy O’Malley). Learn about the unique inspiration behind their works, as well as how their works are published. Whether you are looking for your next great read or could use a dose of encouragement for your own work, treat yourself to this informal literary experience. Book signing and sale. Sakura Festival — Sunday, April 13, 2-4 PM, Community Room & Lobby. Visit with local students as they share fun aspects of Japanese traditions and culture. Celebrate the return of the cherry blossoms while you try your hand at crafts, snacks, and games. Presented by Glenbrook South High School’s Japanese Club. Patron Appreciation Reception — Thursday, April 17, 2-4 PM, Library Lobby. The Circulation Services Staff invites you to a reception in honor of National Library Week. Drop in for light refreshments to celebrate this special week that honors our nation’s libraries, librarians, and patrons.
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Almost Abstract: Breathing Spring — Through May 8. Take in Erdmut Lerner’s work and inhale your first deep breath of spring. A muted palette washes over her paintings with the delicacy of the emerging season, and even a hint of summer. Lerner began her career as an outdoor painter, setting up her easel wherever the landscape beckoned. A decade later, she still paints the views that call out to her, but her technique has markedly evolved. From photo, to sketch, to canvas on an easel, she experiments with colors that best express the scene’s range of meanings and moods. At times, figurative elements from the original scene remain part of a painting or they may disappear completely, yielding to pure abstraction. As with the renewal of the land as spring emerges, Lerner’s artistic process has its own momentum, provides its own direction, and finds its own conclusion.
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Please register here, call 847-729-7500 x 7600, or visit the Reader Services Desk. Laughter at Your Library: Improv! — Tuesday, April 1, 7 PM, Community Room. The joke is on us this April Fools’ Day. Join the fun with outstanding Improv troupes from the University of Illinois, The Phoenix Improv Company and DeBono Musical Improv Comedy. Phoenix is a newer troupe with a devoted campus following. DeBono’s signature musical style has helped rank them as one of the nation’s top 24 collegiate improv groups. Register here. The Rites of Spring: Great Advice for Your Yard and Garden — Tuesday, April 8, 7 PM, Community Room. Whether you live in a home or apartment, your Village has experts to help tackle spring landscaping with FREE professional advice. Robyn Flakne, Village of Glenview Natural Resources Manager, and Fred Gullen, retired Superintendent of the Glenview Park Services, will discuss the benefits of the Village’s Rain Garden/Rain Barrel program, suggest replacements for trees felled by the deadly ash borer, and demonstrate a two-season container. You can also ask the experts about a problem—just bring a photo or small piece of plant material. A Money Smart Week® Presentation. Register here. To the North Pole & Beyond: Pushing the Limits of Possibility — Tuesday, April 15, 7 PM, Community Room. Polar explorer John Huston’s stories from the end of the earth weave together themes of teamwork, leadership, planning, environmental awareness, perseverance, optimism, and courage. Through John’s stunning photographs and powerful voice, learn how life can change when goals are set and realized. John has shared his many adventures and expeditions on CNN, The History Channel, and NPR. A National Library Week special presentation. Register here. Meditation Transformation — Thursday, April 17, 10 AM, Community Room. Experience the transformative powers of meditation with an introduction to this ancient art. iRest® Meditation is a guided practice designed to help people learn to relieve stress, anxiety, depression, sleeplessness, and chronic pain. iRest® provides tools to guide us through these layers of distraction that keep us from experiencing deep peace and well-being. Instructor Gemma Adams is a lifelong Glenview resident, teaching yoga and meditation in the community since 2006. Wear comfortable clothes. A Glenview Park District Partner program and National Library Week special presentation. Register here. Vintage TV & Movie Themes: Live! — Wednesday, April 23, 7 PM, Community Room. Mick Archer and Alan Gresik, the Vintage Dueling Pianos, will treat you to the best and the worst TV & Movie theme songs. Celebrate National Humor Month with this musical journey down memory lane. You’ll leave whistling your favorite tunes after this upbeat, trivia-filled performance. Register here. Honey & Arsenic: The Poetry of Alter Esselin — Tuesday, April 29, 7 PM, Community Room. In honor of National Poetry Month, Joseph Esselin will present poems by and a short film about his father, Yiddish poet Alter Esselin. Born in Russia, Esselin came to the U.S. as a young man. His poems are about loneliness, poverty, and persecution, but are said to have an underlying strength that defies their inherent sadness. An open mic opportunity follows the reading. Register here.
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GlenVIEWINGS Spring Film Series
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ADRIFT AT SEA — Resource guides provided. A casual audience-led discussion follows matinee screenings. Just drop in. Visit GlenVIEWINGS online to learn about the other films in the spring series. The April selections are:Captain Phillips (134min/PG-13/2013) — Sunday, April 6, 1:30 PM, Community Room. Intelligently written, powerfully acted, and incredibly suspenseful, Captain Phillips tells the story of the first American cargo ship hijacked in two hundred years and showcases Tom Hanks in a stellar performance. Oscar-nominated for Best Picture. All Is Lost (106min/PG-13/2013) — Friday, April 18, 2 & 6:30 PM, Community Room. Anchored by another remarkable performance by Robert Redford, All Is Lost is a tense drama about an unnamed man on a solo ocean voyage—forced to fight for his survival and face his mortality. A perfect selection for National Library Week, as we explore the many ways that lives can change.
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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; just drop in. The 2014 discussion schedule for each group is available if you would like to read ahead. Book Bites: Reading Social — Thursday, April 3, 7 PM. Location: The Glenview House, 1843 Glenview Road, Glenview. The April selection is The Round House by Louise Erdrich. A boy from the Ojibwe reservation in North Dakota comes of age in the wake of a brutal, racist attack on his mother transforming the way he and his family think of justice and life. Co-sponsored by the Niles Public Library. Visit facebook.com/nilesglenviewbookbites for details. Meets monthly. Page Turners — Monday, April 7, 1 PM, Community Room East. Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk by Ben Fountain. Billy Lynn and his fellow grunts in Bravo Team return to the states for a media-intensive Victory Tour at Texas Stadium, only to be confronted by an America completely unfazed and totally uninvolved in the Iraqi war. Meets monthly. All Things Spanish — Wednesday, April 16, 7 PM, Multipurpose Room. Join Spanish speakers, native and non-native alike, to share your love of Hispanic culture—literature, film, and more. Meets monthly.
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Exploring eBooks Workshops & Tutorials
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MyMediaMall & Zinio in the Lobby — Thursday, April 3, 2-4 PM. Explore the Library’s digital book and magazine collections, MyMediaMall and Zinio, and learn about downloading eBooks, eAudiobooks, and eMagazines to your portable device. Sessions conveniently held in the Library Lobby. Just drop in. MyMediaMall & Zinio Individual Appointments — Mondays, April 7, 14, 21, and 28, 10 AM-1 PM, and Wednesday, April 9, 5-8 PM. Meet with trained Library staff and/or volunteers for a 45-minute one-on-one session and learn how to download an eBook, eAudiobook, or eMagazine to your portable device. Please call 847-729-7500 x 7600 or visit the Reader Services Desk for location and to register.
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Senior Programs & Outreach
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GLENergy presents: American Art: The Joy of American Life — Friday, April 4, 1-2 PM, Community Room. Explore American Art ranging from the Midwestern art of Grant Wood to the modern and abstract art of Georgia O’Keefe. Docents from the Art Institute of Chicago will explore the various ways of living the American life through the works of Wood, O’Keefe, Cassatt, Homer, and others. Please register here, call 847-729-7500 x 7600, or visit the Reader Services Desk. GLENergy is a partner program with the Village of Glenview Senior Services and North Shore Senior Center. One-on-One CJE Senior Life Counseling — Tuesday, April 29, 9:30 AM-Noon, Second Floor Study Room. 30-minute appointments are available. Resource Specialists from CJE SeniorLife will provide individual counseling to adults ages 60 and over, their families, and caregivers. Topics include 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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Cholesterol Management in 2014: A Change in the Treatment Guidelines —Wednesday, April 9, 7-8:30 PM, Community Room. Dr. Jason Robin, MD FACC, Division of Cardiology, NorthShore University HealthSystem and Clinical Assistant Professor Medicine, University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, will discuss the history of cholesterol management, the causes of abnormal cholesterol levels, and the newest guidelines in treatment. Please register here, call 847-729-7500 x 7700, or visit the Reference Services Desk. National Library Week Parent Lecture: The Truth About Gluten — Monday, April 14, 9:30-10:45 AM, Community Room. What’s all the concern about gluten? Sort it all out with Dr. Cari Jacobson of Be Optimal Holistic Health Center and Shawna Schwalb of Positivecaring Co. Whole Foods Market Northbrook will provide gluten free snacks. Supervised play room provided for ages 3+ during the lecture. Please register here, call 847-729-7500 x 7900, or visit the Youth Services Desk.
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Genealogy First Tuesdays — Tuesday, April 1, 6-8:30 PM, Genealogy & Local History Room. Genealogy First Tuesdays is designed to help genealogy enthusiasts break down their “brick walls.” Informal, unstructured meetings allow participants to explore topics and tools in genealogy, including books, library databases, and websites. Share tips and tricks with others in a relaxed environment. Just drop in. NEW! Search the National Archives — Wednesday, April 30, 2-3:30 PM, Technology Lab. Learn about which records are available online and how to conduct in-person research at the National Archives. Please register here, call 847-729-7500 x 7700, or visit the Reference Services Desk.
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Please register here, call 847-729-7500 x 7700, or visit the Reference Services Desk. Telephone & Utility Bill Clinic with Citizens Utility Board — Tuesday, April 8, 1-2:30 PM, Community Room East. Citizens Utility Board (CUB) staff will review your telephone, electric, and natural gas bills to recommend ways for you to cut costs. Please allow for wait time while CUB staff is helping other patrons. A Money Smart Week® special presentation. Register here. Risk is a Four Letter Word: Investing for Beginners — Thursday, April 10, 7-8 PM, Community Room East. Certified Financial Planner® Ed Gjertsen II will discuss interest rates and other market risks to help you better understand how these may affect your 2014 personal investment and financial planning goals. Presented by The Financial Planning Association®. A Money Smart Week® special presentation. Register here. One-On-One Financial Planning — Tuesday, April 15. Schedule a free one-hour consultation with a Certified Financial Planner®. No online registration. Power Employment Workshop — Tuesday, April 15, 9:30 AM-1:30 PM, Community Room East. This free four-hour workshop presented by volunteers from Business and Career Services of Illinois WorkNet provides expert guidance on smart goals, resume and cover letter writing, effective job searching, and interview techniques. Please arrive on time. Register here.
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Free Adult Literacy Classes —Tuesdays & Thursdays, through May 20, 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 held in the Library’s Community Room West and are conducted by Oakton Community College. Call 847-635-1426 for details.
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Unless otherwise noted, classes are held in the Technology Lab on the second floor, class size is limited, and a Glenview Library card is required to register. Please register here, call 847-729-7500 x7700, or visit the Reference Services Desk. Intermediate WORD 2010 — Tuesday, April 1, 10-11:30 AM. Discover how to format your document, plus how to work with pictures and clip art. Register here. Beyond Google Group — Monday, April 7, 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. Basic Internet Searching — Tuesday, April 8, 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. Files & Folders — Wednesday, April 9, 2-3:30 PM. Learn file organization and storage for Windows. Register here. iPad & iPhone Workshops — Bring your iPad or iPhone to these interactive workshops, presented by The MacMentor, Geoff Horwitz. Devices must be charged and in working order. Limit 20. Due to its popularity, patrons are limited to one “Getting Started” and one “Going Further” session. Getting Started — Thursday, April 10, 7-8:30 PM. Learn the external features, buttons & apps. Register here. Going Further — Monday, April 28, 7-8:30 PM. Learn settings, messaging, calendar & notes. Register here. Twitter — Thursday, April 17, 2-3:30 PM. What is Twitter, anyway? Get acquainted with this online social networking service that has more than just text messaging. Register here. Intermediate Internet Searching — Tuesday, April 22, 2-3:30 PM. Spend less time searching and more time finding what you need. Basic search skills required. Register here. NEW! Skype — Friday, April 25, 2-3:30 PM, Community Room East. Want to chat with your cousin in Australia or interview for a job in Alabama? Using Skype, you can video-conference with friends around the world for free. Bring your own video-enabled laptop, tablet, or smartphone to participate, or just follow along with the demonstration. Limit 20. Register here.
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Money Smart Week®: Resume Building for Teens — Monday, April 7, 6-7:30 PM (Grades 9-12), Multipurpose Room. Illinois Student Assistance Commission Representative Selina Spencer will review the basics of creating a polished resume. Using the techniques discussed, participants will also have the opportunity to compile their own resume. Register here. Game Night! — Friday, April 11, 5-9 PM (Ages 13-18), Community Room. Play with the Library’s game systems and collection on the big screens. Pizza is generously donated by Pappi’s Pizza, Goode & Fresh Pizza Bakery, and Village Inn Pizzeria. Register here.
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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.Glenview Credit Union’s Money Jar Gue$$ing Game (grades K-8) — Through April 12. Stop by the Youth Services Desk to test your Money Smart skills. Saving pennies adds up. Guess how much money is in this jar! Closest guess wins and takes home the jar. One guess per child. Spring Preschool Storytime (ages 3-5) — April 1-May 2. Session Times: Tuesdays 10-10:30 AM OR 1:30-2 PM OR Thursdays, 10-10:30 AM OR Fridays, 10-10:30 AM. Call Youth Services at 847-729-7500 x 7900 for session openings. NEW! Little Learners Parent/Child Storytimes (ages 3-5 with an adult) — April 1-May 2. Session Times: Thursdays, 1:30-2 PM OR Thursdays, 6:15-6:45 PM. Experience Storytime together. Librarians will share information about early literacy and provide additional tips and techniques. Call Youth Services at 847-729-7500 x 7900 for session openings. NEW! BEGINNING WITH BABY SERIES (ages 0-23 months) — Ticketed Storytimes: Space is limited. Tickets will be given out to Glenview Library cardholders each week beginning 30-minutes prior to Storytime sessions. One ticket per day; additional ticket if space allows. Itty Bitty Babies Storytime (pre-walkers) — Wednesdays, April 2, 16, 30, 9:30-10 AM, Youth Program Room. Learn songs, rhymes, and stories while making new friends. Ticketed Storytime.
Little Wigglers Storytime (early walkers to 23-months) — Wednesdays, April 9, 23 & May 7, 9:30-10 AM, Youth Program Room. Moving along with stories, rhymes and songs, and lots of wiggle-time, too. Ticketed Storytime.
Mother Goose Playtime (pre-walkers & early walkers to 23-months) — Every Wednesday, April 2-May 7, 10:15-10:45 AM, Youth Program Room. Mother Goose will stop by with a rhyme, and then it’s time to play-play-play! Ticketed Storytime. Drop-In Chess Club (up to grade 8) — Friday, April 4, 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: Money & Me with the Glenview Credit Union: A Money Smart® Week program (ages 2-6) — Saturday, April 5, 10:30-11:30 AM. Location: The Book Market at Hangar One, 2651 Navy Blvd., The Glen Town Center. Miss Silvia’s storytime and more. Financial literacy is fundamental to a child’s development. Kathi Quinn will teach kids about saving, spending and giving back. Make a fun craft to take home. Just drop in. Friendship Club: Host Our Family Magic Show (grades 3-8) — Saturday, April 5, 2:45-4 PM, Community Room. For children who want to make friends in a supportive environment. Trained Friendship Ambassadors (grades 4-12) host fun, welcoming, and engaging events. Register here. Magician Dennis DeBondt — Saturday, April 5, 3-4 PM, Community Room. A fun-tastic magic show for families starring the amazing and hilarious Sears Tower of Magic! This event is hosted by our Friendship Club & Ambassadors Program. Rated E: E is for Everyone! The Library invites families with children of all ages and abilities to participate in this activity. Register here. Dream Jobs & Cool Cash: A Parent/Child Playshop (grades 2-5) — Thursday, April 10, 7-8 PM, Community Room West. Glenview State Bank and your Librarians provide an interactive experience for parent/child entrepreneurial teams. Develop and present a backyard business idea, then become a consumer and spend your cool cash. Profits will be tallied—will you be Top Tycoon? A Money Smart Week® special program. Register here. Open Door Yoga & Family Class — Saturday, April 12, 10 AM-Noon, Community Room. Sign up for our Family Yoga Class from 10:30-11:15 AM, or drop in to observe and try a pose or two anytime between 10 AM-Noon. Families will learn partner poses to do together. Yoga instructor Shawna Schwalb of Positivecaring Co., and Stephanie Borkan, LAc, LMT of Be Optimal Holistic Health Center will guide you. Wear comfy clothes and bring a yoga mat or beach towel. No prior yoga experience necessary. Stop by the Whole Foods Market Northbrook table in the Lobby to also learn about healthy snacks. A National Library Week special program. Register here. Marvelous Makers: Drop-In Afterschool Surprises (grades K-8) — April 14-17, 3:30-5 PM. Stop by and see what’s happening — different activity each day. A National Library Week special program. Computer Science 101: Coding Lab (grades K-8) — Friday, April 18 (No School Day), 1 PM, 2 PM or 3 PM sessions, Youth Program Room. Register for one session only . Learn to think like a computer scientist. Using http://code.org, a variety of activities will be available for independent or group work. Tools to bring along: Library card (to log on to a computer), headphones (for grades 3 & up). Children ages 8 and under must be accompanied by an adult. A National Library Week special program. Register here. Service Day (grades 6-8) — Wednesday, April 23, 3:30-5:30 PM OR 6-8 PM, Youth Program Room. Earn service hours by building the Summer Reading Game Board. Register here. Storytime & Snacks (ages 2 & up with caregiver) — Wednesday, April 23, 10:30-11 AM. Location: Whole Foods Market Northbrook, 840 Willow Road. Join Mrs. Schmitt for stories and fun in the Lifestyle Center. Younger Siblings welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Just drop in. Romp & Rhyme (ages 12-24 months) — Saturday, April 26, 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.
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Glenview Public Library Board of Trustees
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Next Board Meeting — Wednesday, April 16, 7:30 PM, Library Conference Room, 2nd 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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