MAY 2017

Coming Soon…

Join the Prairie Trails Public Library’s 2017 Summer Reading Program

“Reading by Design”

Look forward to special performances, crafts, games and much more!

Sign up starts Monday, June 12th

More information to come soon!

Keep an eye out at your school for a special visit from the Prairie Trails Youth Services Librarians during the month of May! We’ll be stopping by the schools in District 111 to give a special preview of what summer has in store.

SHRED EVENT

Saturday, May 27th from 10am to 2pm

No registration required. The library will be hosting a community shred event! The Shred Authority will have a mobile shredding unit onsite to shred any documents you’d like to get rid of, including unbound papers, credit cards, and identification cards. Partici-pants are asked to limit the amount of materials they bring to NO MORE THAN TWO FULL BOXES so that everyone

has a chance to go through the line.

Alexander Hamilton:

The Rags to Riches Story

Tuesday, May 24th at 7pm No PTPLD library card required to register. Nationally known actor Terry Lynch, who specializes in historical portrayal, gives attendees a first person perspective of the life of founding father Alex-ander Hamilton. Register today for this fun, interactive performance!

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Youth & Teen Events

Contest: Emoji Reads

During the month of May, come into the library to try and match the story, made with emojis, to the book it came from!

Family Jam Tales

Every Monday at 6:30pm AND Every Thursday at 11am Children of all ages and their families Length: 30 minutes No registration is required for this storytime, but space is limited. Join us for a storytime designed for the whole family. A wide variety of stories, music, and more will be shared.

Registration is required for the following youth & teen events. Registration opens Monday, April 24

th at 9:00 am

C2: Comics & Crafts

Tuesday, May 23rd at 6:30pm Grades: 4th and up (including teens through 12th grade) Length: 1 hour Do you like reading comics and graphic novels? Do you love Raina Telgemeier, Jarrett J. Krosoczka, and Jennifer Holm? Maybe you can’t get enough Batman or Avengers? Then this book club is for you! Each month we’ll discuss a different graphic novel and do a craft or activity to compliment the book. BONUS: when you register for the program you will receive your very own copy of the book to KEEP! This month’s book is Mae by Gene Ha.

Act Out!

Wednesdays in May at 4pm Final Performance on Wednesday, May 31st at 4pm Grades: K – 2nd Limit: 10 Length: 1 hour If you like to act, perform or just like being silly then this program is for you. We will be using the book We Are Growing by Laurie Keller as inspiration for a mini reader’s theater. Each Wednesday in May, starting on May 3

rd children will rehearse and practice their lines. Then

on May 31st, we’ll invite all of our family and friends to a final performance, which will begin at

4pm. Come join us!

May the Fourth Be With You

For the month of May we will be celebrating Star Wars in our Teen area. Stop by the Teen display area and see what kinds of contests and games we have that force you to bring out your inner Jedi.

Summer Teen Volunteers Are you interested in volunteering at the library? During the summer teens entering 7

th-12

th grade are invited to join our

team of Reading by Design Summer Teen Volunteers. Stop by the Youth Services Desk to pick up a special summer application.

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Resource Spotlight: Learning Express Library

http://www.learningexpresshub.com/productengine/LELIndex.html#/learningexpresslibrary/libraryhome Learning Express Library features nearly 1,000 online tutorials, practice tests, and eBooks to help patrons of all ages. It offers job search and workplace skills improvement, skill building in reading, writing, math, and basic science, career certification and licensure prep, college and grad school entrance test prep, GED test prep, and more! To take advantage of this resource, visit our website today!

Introduction to

Microsoft Office

Thursday, May 11th at 2pm This class will demonstrate functions present in most Mi-crosoft applications, including Word, PowerPoint, and Ex-cel. The basic functions of each program will also be dis-cussed.

Tech Time

Registration is required for the following computer classes. Each program is limited to 10 PTPLD participants. Patrons may register up to one guest.

Introduction to

Microsoft PowerPoint

Thursday, May 25th at 7pm In this class, we will discuss techniques for producing pro-fessional-looking presentations using Microsoft Power-Point software. Topics include the following: creating and formatting slides, transitions, and graphics.

Adult Events

Registration is required for the following adult events unless otherwise noted. Registration opens Monday, April 24

th at 9:00 am

Beginners Introduction to Yoga

Tuesday, May 9th at 7pm This program is limited to 20 PTPLD participants. Patrons may register one guest. Join certified yoga instructor Marti Anne for this class that's designed especially for first time yoga students! This class consists of learning a series of gentle poses, postures, and positions while calming the body and the mind. You're en-couraged to bring a yoga mat; however, one will be provided for you to use during the class if needed.

Super Couponing with Jill Cataldo

Thursday, May 11th at 7pm No PTPLD library card required to register. This fast-paced, fun workshop combines the best techniques for following sales with using news-paper and Internet coupons, as well as coupon apps, to their fullest advantage. The workshop also involves audience-participation activities and interaction.

Breakfast Bingo!

Wednesday, May 17th at 10am This program is limited to 40 PTPLD participants. Patrons may register up to 2 guests. Celebrate the Spring season by sipping coffee, enjoying breakfast, and playing bingo! Prizes will be awarded to winners.

To register, most programs require a Prairie Trails Public Library card unless otherwise noted. You can register online, in person, or by phone. You

must be 18 years or older to attend the following events.

To register online, go to our webpage under About Us and click on Calendar. Select the program you want to register for and fill out the online form. Make sure you read all information as you register.

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NON-PROFIT ORG

U.S. Postage

Bridgeview, Illinois

PERMIT NO.230

PRAIRIE TRAILS PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT

8449 MOODY AVENUE

BURBANK, IL 60459

Phone:708-430-3688

Fax: 708-430-5596

E-mail: pts@prairietrailslibrary.org

http://www.prairietrailslibrary.org

ECRWSS POSTAL CUSTOMER BURBANK, ILLINOIS 60459

Board of Trustees

Anita Byrne, President

Claudia Robuck, Vice-President

Diane Shields, Secretary

Ann Trovato, Treasurer

Scott Batzel, Trustee

Michael Valerio, Trustee

David Viverito, CPA, Trustee

Mary Ann Lema, Library Director

Dan Kloepper, Editor

Library Board

Meetings

The Library Board meets on the second Thursday of each month

at 7:30 p.m.

The meetings are open to the

public.

Patrons with disabili-ties who plan to attend library pro-grams and require certain accommoda-tions are asked to contact the library at (708) 430-3688

Library Hours

Monday through

Thursday

9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Friday and Saturday

9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

New Movie

Wednesdays

Wednesday May 10th, 17th, 24th & 31st at 2pm (No movie on May 3rd!) No registration required. Come in and watch a newly released DVD movie on our pro-

jector system. Call the Adult Reference Desk a day or two

ahead to find out what we will be showing

Movies are free. You must be 18 or older to attend.

Library Closed

Memorial Day

Monday, May 29

Thursday, May 18th at 7pm No registration required. Join us in discussing Candice Millard’s Hero of the Empire, the adventure story of Winston Churchill. A limited number of copies will be made availa-ble at the Circulation Desk beginning Thursday, April 20

th.

Wild Prairie Book Club

Adult Coloring Night

Monday, May 8th at 7pm This program is limited to 20 PTPLD participants. Patrons may register up to 2 guests. Coloring is a relaxing activity that adults can enjoy, too. Come join us for an evening of coloring and conversation. We provide the coloring pages, col-ored pencils, and peaceful envi-ronment. You sit back, relax, and color!