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January 2008

January 30, 2008

Nadine's Festival of the Arts

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Our 4th annual Nadine's Festival of the Arts will be presented starting Thursday,  February 7.  You can find a listing of all the events on our Calendar.

New Additions to the Library Collection

To see a selection of new titles that have been added to our Library collection in the month of January, click on the link under Books, Music, & Film and select "new additions".  This new way of displaying some of our new titles give you a glimpse of the cover of the book along with a brief review.  Hope there are books that are of interest to all.

January 28, 2008

Finding Family On the Online Census

This program has been cancelled due the the illness of the speaker. 

January 22, 2008

Need a Good Book to Read?

Are you looking for a good book?  The Library Staff has some suggestions!  Check out our Staff Picks webpage. Here you'll find a wide variety of books are staff members have read and enjoyed.

January 21, 2008

AARP Tax Aide

Registration for AARP Tax Aide begins today.  They will be at the Library on Tuesdays in February and March.  Please stop by or call (352-0100) to register.

January 17, 2008

Tax Forms

The Library has some of the most popular Federal and State tax forms free for the taking.  They are on display near the Reference Desk on the second floor.  If we don't have one you need, you can print your own from the IRS www.irs.gov or from the State of Illinois at www.revenue.state.il.us/taxforms/.  The Reference Librarians can also print a copy for you.

January 14, 2008

Library Volunteers Score Big Hours in 2007

The Library Board of Trustees and Staff would like to extend a HUGE thank you to our Library Volunteers.  Between the Library Volunteers and the Volunteers for the Friends of the Library Bookstore the total hours of service given to the Library for 2007 was.......4,147 Hours!  The Library remains to be a better service to our community because of all the time and help our Volunteers provide.  Thank You to all.

January 11, 2008

Dyslexia: What Parents Need to Know

On Monday, January 14 at 7 pm., Josie Adlofino, a tutor with Valley of Chicago Learning Center, will be at the Library to explain what dyslexia is, how it can be diagnosed and what can be done to help.   

January 09, 2008

Read To The Dogs

Dogs Does your child have trouble reading out loud?  Our Children's Department has a program that might help - Read to the Dogs.   Trained therapy dogs visit the Library on Thursday evenings and listen to stories read by kids.  Please sign up for this program by contacting the Children's Department.

January 07, 2008

Need to Register to Vote?

You must register to vote in the February 5 primary election by Tuesday, January 8th.  You can register at the Library during regular hours.  To register you must be a US Citizen, 18 years old and have lived at your current address for 30 days.  Please bring 2 pieces of identification, one with a current address with you.

January 02, 2008

Calling all Young Adults!

Are you tired of vacation and looking for something to do?  Join us for a fun craft.  Our Young Adults will be making belts out of Snapple caps on Thursday at 2pm.  Sorry adults and kids, but this program is just for 12-18 year olds. You'll find all the fun happening in the Activity Room on the Lower Level.