Join our Family Reading Club

and your family could win big!

See details on page 6.

Whether it’s stories of adventure or mystery, history or romance, the Library has championed the love of books for a century. Come help us toast the Library’s past and kick o� the next 100 years by joining our Summer Reading Clubs for children, adults, and families. You’ll also �nd a festive lineup of programs, special events, concerts, and more – along with lots of chances to win prizes!

YEARS OF READINGSign up for all Summer Reading Clubs begins June 7.

CELEBRATE SUMMER 2013

ADULT PROGRAMS

Concert: The Roots of Americana with Steve Justman Tuesday, June 4 at 7:00 p.m. Enjoy an evening of entertainment including traditional and popular folk, pop standards, and classic country songs from singer and guitarist Steve Justman.

Container Gardening Wednesday, June 5 at 7:00 p.m. Master Gardener Laury Lewis will discuss the basics of container plant selection and maintenance.

Co-sponsored by the Park Ridge Garden Club.

Film Screening and Discussion: Defiance Thursday, June 13 at 6:00 p.m. Professor Ireneusz Raciborski will lead a discussion following a screening of this 2008 film, based on the true story of the Bielski brothers, who turned a group of war refugees into powerful freedom fighters. Cosponsored by Polish Women’s Alliance.

I Love Lucy: Lucille Ball Tuesday, June 18 at 2:00 p.m. Steven Frenzel of Marquee Movie Presentations will present a round-up of the funniest Lucy moments in television history, as well as hilarious scenes from her earlier films and fascinating insider stories.

Seating is limited to 90 , and registration is required. Register for programs in person, online, or by phone at (847) 720-3280.

Jacqueline Kennedy Tuesday, June 25 at 7:00 p.m. Dramatist Leslie Goddard portrays

former First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy as she shares the story of her life in the White House.

Career Program: Improving from Interview to Interview Thursday, June 27 at 7:00 p.m. In this 90 minute program, career expert Bob Podgorski will cover how to address unexpected or unlawful questions, how to understand behavioral questions, and how to turn around those tough interviews.

Friday Morning Movie Club The Natural Friday, June 28 at 10:00 a.m. Robert Redford stars as a man whose gift for baseball sets him apart. As an aging rookie, he must fight against past troubles to lead

his team to the World Series and win the woman of his dreams.

Concert: Violinist Karen Nelson and Pianist Lynn Brandt Tuesday, July 16 at 2:00 p.m. Join us for an afternoon of beautiful music, including pieces by Sibelius, Vieuxtemps, and Wieniawski.

Summer is right around the corner, a time of year when the Library has one of its longest running and most popular programs of the year, the Summer Reading program. Each year this program has a theme and this year echoes the anniversary, with “Celebrate 100 Years of Reading.”

In 1913, Pollyanna by Eleanor H. Porter was one of the popular fiction titles; the Erector Set was the new toy; and the 16th Amendment was ratified to authorize income tax. These are just a few facts of the year; many more can be found on the Library’s website.

The Library continues to provide the Park Ridge community with programs and services that contribute to the value and quality of life. The staff and Board of Trustees of the Library continue to work on the best approach to move the Library forward in a time when the budget continues to shrink, and the needs of an aging building require higher spending.

In the next few months, the Board will be evaluating several capital projects with primary focus on the windows, most of them being original to the building. We will continue to provide the community with updates about the Library’s budget and plans closer to the middle of the summer on the Library’s website.

Thank you for your participation in the Library’s programs and services, and your continued interest in its future.

Margaret Harrison, President Library Board of Trustees

Ready to Wear and Ready to Paint: Fashion and Modernism in Late 19th Century Paris Thursday, July 18 at 7:00 p.m.

Art Excursions will discuss artists such as Cassatt, Tissot, Caillebotte and Renoir, and their relationship to the Parisian fashion industry. This theme relates to a special exhibition at the Art Institute from June – September.

Friday Morning Coffee Club Age of Champions Friday, July 19 at 10:00 a.m. The story of five competitors who sprint, leap, and swim for gold at the National Senior Olympics.

Chicago Music Scene of the 60s and 70s Tuesday, July 23 at 7:00 p.m.

Dean Milano has been making music in Chicago since 1966. He’ll tell stories about those two decades, talk about the writing of his book on the subject, and perform some memorable songs.

The Life and Legacy of Ray Bradbury Tuesday, July 30 at 7:00 p.m. Journalist and author Sam Weller was Ray Bradbury’s authorized biographer, and he’ll speak about the author’s fascinating life and legacy.

Adult Summer Reading Club

Read at least four books before August 18 and visit the Reader Services desk to receive a 100th Anniversary

tote bag, while supplies last. Read eight or more books to be entered for additional raffle prizes.

A Note From the Board PresidentOF READING!

CELEBRATE 100 YEARS

June 7 –

August 18

SIGN uP on Kickoff Day, Friday, June 7 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. in the First Floor Meeting Room or stop by the Reader Services Desk anytime during the summer. Prizes sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Book Discussion GroupsBooks are available at the Reader Services Desk two weeks before the discussion. Registration is required. For further details visit Reader Services or call (847) 720-3280.

ThursDAy MorNiNG Book DiscussioN

San Miguel by T.C. Boyle June 13 and 27 at 10:00 a.m. Two families, one in the 1880s and one in the 1930s, start new lives on the secluded island of San Miguel.

Where’d You Go, Bernadette by Maria Semple July 11 and 25 at 10:00 a.m. In this darkly funny novel, Bernadette Fox has disappeared and her daughter Bee is determined to find her. EvENiNG Book DiscussioN

Celebrate the Library’s centennial with a classic novel from each decade.

The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath 1960s Wednesday, June 12 at 7:00 p.m. Sylvia Plath’s only novel was this tale of a woman’s struggle for sanity in a world on the brink of chaos.

Ordinary People by Judith Guest – 1970s Wednesday, July 10 at 7:00 p.m. An affluent suburban family struggles to overcome a devastating tragedy. NoN-FicTioN Book DiscussioN Manhunt by Peter Bergen Friday, June 7 at 10:00 a.m. The riveting story of the ten year search for Osama bin Laden.

Short Nights of the Shadow Catcher by Timothy Egan Friday, July 5 at 10:00 a.m. In the summer of 1900, Edward Curtis gave up a successful career to pursue a grand plan: to photograph all the Indian communities in North America. MysTEry FiENDs

A themed book list will be available at the Reader Services desk one month ahead. Read one or more titles, or come to hear what others recommend.

Wednesday, July 31, 7:00 p.m. Illinois and Chicago Mysteries

computer classesAll classes are free. Phone, online, and in-person registration begins at 9:00 a.m. 30 days before the class. M*= Mouse and previous Internet experience required.

Basic Internet Class Wednesday, June 5 2:00 – 3:30 p.m.

Microsoft Word 2007 Basics Wednesday, June 19 or July 17 2:00 – 3:30 p.m.

Intermediate Microsoft Word 2007 Wednesday, June 5 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. Microsoft Word 2007 experience and mouse experience required.

Job Hunting on the Internet Saturday, June 1 or July 27 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.

Microsoft Excel 2007 Basics Saturday, June 29 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. Microsoft Word 2007 experience and mouse experience required.

Drop-in Help Desk Saturday, June 8 or July 13 9:00 – 12:00 p.m.

Plug into the Past with Ancestry Library Edition Saturday, May 18 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.

Saturday, July 13 2:00 – 3:30 p.m.

Downloading Library eBooks Wednesday, June 5 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.

PowerPoint 2007 Basics Saturday, June 15 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. M*

Digital Photography with Picasa 3 Saturday, June 22 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. Mouse, previous Internet experience and Google account required.

Android Tablet Basics Tuesday, June 18 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.

iPad Basics Wednesday, June 19, 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. or Wednesday, July 17, 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.

iPad Apps Wednesday, June 19, 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. or Wednesday, July 17, 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.

Gmail Tuesday, July 16 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.

Films @ the Library No registration needed. All seating is on a first come, first served basis. Doors open ½ hour before show time. Seating limited to 90 (60 for foreign films).

JuNE FEATurE FiLM: Tuesday, June 11 at 2:00 & 7:00 p.m. LIFE OF PI, PG, 123 min. After a shipwreck, young Pi finds himself stranded on a lifeboat with the only other survivor – a ferocious Bengal tiger. Suraj Sharma and Gerard Depardieu.

JuLYFEATurE FiLM: Tuesday, July 9 at 2:00 & 7:00 p.m. HITCHCOCK, PG-13, 98 min. Plagued by a reckless ego and nagging self-doubt, Hollywood legend Alfred Hitchcock becomes obsessed with a grisly murder story. Anthony Hopkins and Helen Mirren.

Thursday, July 25 at 7:00 p.m. HYDE PARK ON HuDSON, R, 95 min. As Great Britain faces war, US President Franklin D. Roosevelt and his wife, Eleanor, invite the King and Queen of England for a weekend at their home. Bill Murray and Laura Linney.

AuGuSTFEATurE FiLM: Tuesday, August 13 at 2:00 & 7:00 p.m. JACK REACHER, R, 130 min. An extraordinary chase for the truth, pitting Jack Reacher against an unexpected enemy. Tom Cruise.

DocuMENTAry FiLM: Thursday, August 22 at 7:00 p.m. THE CITY DARK, 60 min. Filmmaker Ian Cheney embarks on a journey across America, asking astronomers, cancer researchers, and ecologists what is lost in the glare of city lights. This event is a collaboration with the award-winning documentary series POV (www.pbs.org/pov).

Thursday, August 29 at 7:00 p.m. THE PROMISED LAND, R, 107min. Corporate salesman Steve Butler offers relief to the economically hard-hit residents of a rural town in exchange for drilling rights to their properties. Matt Damon and Frances McDormand.

NEW

NEW

Travel Films Every Thursday at

2:00 p.m.

Adult Summer Reading Club

YOUNG ADULT PROGRAMS Middle School and High School Register for programs in person, online, or by phone at (847) 720-3280

YA Summer reAding:

#100years

Ends Friday, June 7 Young Adult program registration will be done via lottery this summer. Visit the Library by Friday, June 7 to enter in your name for programs you are interested in. You may also visit the Young Adult Loft page at www.parkridgelibrary.org to submit your name into the program raffle. Entries will be accepted through 6:00 p.m. on Friday, June 7. Participants will be notified by Monday, June 10. Online and phone registration will begin for remaining spots on June 10 at 9:00 a.m.

Program Registration

It’s this simple: Read 5 books and get a free paperback book; read more for extra credit and additional prizes. For each 5 books you finish, stop in for a raffle ticket to win a new iPad Mini.

This summer you can choose to sign up for the Summer Reading Club in person at the Library or online at the Young Adult Loft page at www.parkridgelibrary.org.

Friday, June 7, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. This year join us on Kickoff Day to sign up for Summer Reading, enter the program lottery, and register for Book Buddies. Program registration will continue through Kickoff Day.

June 7 - AuguST 18

Summer Reading Kickoff

Book Buddies June 17 – July 26 Be a big buddy to a second grader and spend 30 minutes a week reading books together. Attend the required training session and be available for your chosen time slot each week. Sign up during Summer Reading Kickoff or stop in The Loft before June 14. Required training session: Friday, June 14, 12:00 – 12:30 p.m.

Junior Volunteers Grades 7 and up Junior volunteers work two hours a week for four weeks. Registration for junior volunteer programs will be done via lottery this summer. Visit the Reader Services desk between Monday, June 3 and Friday, June 7 to complete an application. Entries will be accepted through 6:00 p.m. on June 7. Participants will be notified by Tuesday, June 11.

SESSION ONE: June 17 – July 12 Orientation: Friday, June 14 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

SESSION TWO: July 15 – August 9 Orientation: Friday, July 12 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Children’s Program Assistants Grades 7 and up Like working with young children? Volunteer to help in the Children's Department this summer. Registration for volunteer programs will be done via lottery this summer. Visit the Reader Services desk on the 2nd floor between Monday, June 3 and Friday, June 7 to complete an application. Entries will be accepted through 6:00 p.m. on June 7. Participants will be notified by Tuesday, June 11.

Instagram Weekly Challenge June 10 - August 9 Check our Instagram (@yaloft) or Facebook each week starting on Monday, June 10 for our weekly Instagram challenge. Each week we will declare a winner and display your pictures in the Loft. Remember to tag us in your photos!

YA Babysitting Class Learn the skills of babysitting, including childcare, safety, and finding clients. You must attend both classes in your session. Max: 25

SESSION I: Monday, June 17, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. and Tuesday, June 18 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. SESSION II: Monday, July 15, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. and Tuesday, July 16 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Middle School and High School Register for programs in person, online, or by phone at (847) 720-3280

Extreme Duct Tape Wednesday, June 12, 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. We’ll provide rolls of multicolored duct tape; you create iPod covers, clothing, purses – anything you can imagine. Prizes will be awarded for the top three designs. Max: 40

Yu-Gi-Oh Tournament Friday, June 14, 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. First Floor Meeting Room Grades 3 -12 Bring your Yu-Gi-Oh cards and have fun playing with other fans. Compete for a chance to win new cards and other prizes.

Henna Tattoos Wednesday, June 19 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. Kendra Williams from Crescent Moon Henna will be here to teach us about henna tattoos. Everyone will receive a free henna tattoo and also have the chance to try one on their own.

Parent permission form required for tattoo. Max: 20

After Hours Murder Mystery Event Friday, June 21, 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. Stay in the Library after we close to help us solve The Murder Among the Mateys. Max: 40

Instant Photobooth Monday, June 24, 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. Is your Instagram feed full of all the same pictures? We are setting up our own photobooth with props and backdrops to take pictures with your friends. Drop in.

Starbucks Book Discussion Meet at Starbucks on Northwest Highway in Park Ridge. We’ll provide refreshments! Copies of the book will be available at the Reader Services Desk. Max: 12

Tuesday, June 25, 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. Wonder by RJ Palacio

Tuesday, July 16, 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs

Tuesday, August 13, 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. Legend by Marie Lu

Silent Film Movie Makers Tuesday, July 23 and Wednesday, July 24, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. #100years ago, we were living in the silent movie era. Create your own silent film using Flip cameras and movie editing software. Must attend both days. Max: 20

Fantasy Football Tournament Draft Day Wednesday, August 14, 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. Our PRPL Fantasy Football League will kick off on Wednesday, August 14 with our in-person draft. Snacks will be served and prizes will be awarded to our winner. Yahoo account required to participate. Max: 30

Ice Cream Social w/ Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory Wednesday, June 26, 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. or 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. Rocky Mountain

Chocolate returns this summer to help us throw an ice cream social to celebrate 100 years of the Library! Sign up for one session. Max: 20

App Building 101 Friday, June 28, 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. From Instagram to Spotify, everyone has their favorite app. Come to our App Building class and learn the basics of designing your own. Max: 12

Steampunk Jewelry Friday, July 5, 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. The City of Bones movie is coming out this summer. Be prepared for the premiere with your personal steampunk collection! Max: 30

3D Programming & Design Monday, July 8 and Wednesday, July 10, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. Third Floor Meeting Room Learn how to program 3D animations and games using Alice 3.1 software. You’ll learn about 3D models, methods, and objects, and create a movie or game. Max: 10

Minecraft Tournament Sunday, July 14 Third Floor Meeting Room Come to the Library for our annual summer Minecraft competition! You'll have the afternoon to complete a challenge for a chance to win a Minecraft prize. Max: 12

Session 1: 12:30 – 2:30 p.m. Grades 4-6

Session 2: 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. Grades 7 and up

Photo Snow Globes Monday, July 15, 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. Bring your favorite photos in and make photo snow globes to share with your friends and family. Max: 25

A Whovian Event Wednesday, July 17, 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. Calling all Doctor Who fans! Help celebrate #50years of Doctor Who at the Library with trivia, crafts, snacks, and more. Max: 30

Junk Food Art Competition Monday, July 22, 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. Make a beautiful artistic creation using your favorite junk food items. We will award prizes for most creative and colorful. Max: 30

SaturdayJuly 13

LIVE ON TH

E

LAWN 7:00 – 10:00 p.m.

Watch local teen bands rock out on the Library lawn. No registration necessary. Bring your friends! Contact Denise in the YA Loft if your band is interested in playing this event.

Sunday, June 2, 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. First Floor Meeting Room study space and snacks. Drop in.

Monday, June 3, 3:00 – 9:00 p.m. Study space and pizza in the First Floor Meeting Room. Sign in by 5:00 for pizza ticket; pizza will be served at 6:00.

College Prep Programs for High School Students Throughout June and July, the Library will host programs with counselors and teachers from Maine South & Maine East to help students as they prepare to apply and enter college. More information is available on the YA Loft homepage.

High School Finals Study Nights

READING REUNION

Birthday Bash!

PartyTIME!

CHILDREN’S PROGRAMSDroP iN sToryTiMEs

MondaysOfficer Friendly Storytime All Ages June 10 & July 8 1:30 – 2:00 p.m.

TuesdaysWiggle Worms Birth - 24 months with Adult June 18 - July 23 9:30 – 10:05 a.m. Siblings welcome.

WednesdaysStorytime for 2’s with Adult June 19 – July 24 9:30 – 9:50 a.m. Siblings welcome.

Storytime for 3’s June 19 – July 24 10:15 – 10:45 a.m. Siblings welcome.

ThursdaysStorytime for 4’s and 5’s June 20 - July 25 10:00 – 10:30 a.m. No siblings or adults

Saturdays 2nd Saturday Family Storytime All Ages May 11, June 8 & July 13 10:00 – 10:45 a.m.

Kids’ Concert featuring Little Miss Ann All Ages Wednesday, June 5 10:00 – 10:45 a.m.

Come kick off your summer by kicking up your heels to the groovy tunes of Little Miss Ann, a veteran teacher from the Old Town School of Folk Music! With upbeat folk-rock songs from her CDs Clap For Love and Walk With Me, she’ll have everyone dancing and singing along! Max: 125 Tickets available beginning Saturday, May 18.

See a Juggler, Be a Juggler All Ages Monday, July 8, 7:00 – 7:45 p.m. Join us for the fun and interactive comedy show where you not only get to see a juggler, you get to be a juggler! Let Jason Kollum wow you with his amazing balancing, juggling, and spinning stunts,

then practice your own balancing and juggling skills. Everyone gets to participate in this fun and interactive show. Max: 125 Tickets available beginning Saturday, June 22.

Scales & Tales Traveling Zoo All Ages Wednesday, July 31 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.

The zoo is coming to the Library! Meet eight live animals, including Xena the Two-toed Sloth, Snow White the Hedgehog, and Alphonzo the Bearded Dragon. Touch and learn about these amazing animals from animal advocate Beth Wagner. Max: 75 This program is made possible by a generous donation from The Friends of the Library. Tickets available beginning Saturday, July 20.

Party Time Infants – Going into Grade 1 You are invited to a party this summer to celebrate the Library’s 100th Anniversary! Collect party hats, favors, and cake as you read books. A sticker and prize drawing ticket will be awarded for every 100 minutes that you read. Collect four stickers to receive a special surprise.

Birthday Bash Going into Grades 2 – 6 Cake, balloons, and more are in store for readers this summer as we Celebrate 100 Years of Reading! Earn a sticker and a prize drawing ticket for every 150 minutes you read. Read 600 minutes to complete the club and receive a prize!

Family Reading Club: Reading Reunion Bring your family together this summer and celebrate reading! If every member of your house-hold signs up and reaches their summer reading goal, your family will be entered into a drawing to win a year-long Family Plus Membership to the Brookfield Zoo. When you sign up for summer reading be sure to pick up a Reading Reunion log. The prize for the Family Reading Club is generously provided by the Friends of the Library.

Celebrate 100 Years of Reading SUMMER READING CLUBS

Friday, June 7 through Sunday, August 18 Sign up Friday, June 7 through Sunday, August 4 Start Redeeming Prizes and Final Drawing Tickets on Monday, June 17

First Day to

Sign-up Friday, June 7

10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

PERFORMERS

LEGO Mania Going into Grades 1 – 6 We’ll provide the LEGOs, you’ll provide the fun! Drop in.

Monday, June 24 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Monday, July 8 10:00 – 11: 00 a.m.

Magic Workshop Going into Grades 1 – 6 Monday, July 15 2:00 – 2:45 p.m. Add some magic to your summer! The Magic of Gary Kantor presents this workshop where you will learn a collection of thrilling magic tricks and receive a kit for performing a trick at home. Max: 30 Registration begins Saturday, July 6.

Legoland Discovery Center Workshop: Bridges Going into Grades 1 – 6 Monday, July 29 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. Let’s build bridges! Participants will work in teams to reach a common goal and then test their archi-tectural design to see if their team’s LEGO® bridge can withstand the weight of additional objects. Max: 30. Registration begins Saturday, July 20.

Book Buddies Going into Grade 2 Monday, June 17 through Friday, July 26 Readers going into Grade 2 are paired with a student in Grade 6 or above. The buddies will meet at the Library for a 30-minute session each week to read, talk, and pick out books. Space is limited. Registration starts on June 7 in person. Please register with the Young Adult Librarian.

Battle Boot Camp Going into Grades 4 – 5 Friday, June 21, 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. OR Monday, July 15, 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. Learn tips and tactics for the upcoming Battle of the Books season. We’ll have a "mock" battle so you’ll know what it's like to be part of the team. Parents and interested adults welcome. Drop in.

Create Your Own Time Capsule Going into Grades 4 – 6 Monday, June 17 3:00 – 4:00 p.m.

How would you like to remember 2013? Bring some artifacts from home to create your own time capsule. Max: 24 Registration begins Saturday, June 1.

Extreme Cupcakes! Going into Grades 4 – 6 Wednesday, July 24 2:00 – 2:45 p.m.

OR 3:15 – 4:00 p.m. There’s no better way to celebrate the Library’s 100th Anniversary than with cupcakes! Participants will be able to bring home the cupcakes they create. Max: 24 Registration begins Saturday, July 6.

ALL AGEs ProGrAMsBirthday Party Wednesday, June 12 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. Celebrate the Library’s 100th Anniversary at this birthday party program! Play party games, make a craft, decorate a cookie, and leave with a small goody bag. Drop in anytime.

Take Home Craft Sundays, June 16, June 30, July 28 Stop at the desk in Children's Services to pick up a craft to make at home. We will continue to hand out crafts until our supply is gone.

Friday Afternoon at the Movies Fridays at 2:00 p.m. Join us for a movie in the Library. Drop in.

July 12 Monsters, Inc. (93 min.) July 19 Rise of the Guardians (97 min.) July 26 Environmental Short Film Festival (120 min.) August 2 Wreck-It Ralph (108 min.)

Around Town with Mr. & Mrs. Cupcake All Ages Starts Monday, June 17 Mr. & Mrs. Cupcake will be visiting some of your favorite Park Ridge places. Come into the Library each week and tell us where our mascot is for a chance to win prizes. Drop in.

Send us a Postcard! All Ages As you travel, whether near or far, we’d love to hear from you! Send us a postcard and we will display them for everyone to enjoy. Pick up a mailing label in Children’s Services before you go.

TEAchEr & PArENT ProGrAMsCommon Core State Standards: What the Library Can Do for You Teachers Wednesday, July 24 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Explore resources that the Library has that support Illinois’ Common Core State Standards. CPDUs will be given. Max: 45 Registration begins Saturday, July 6.

Ask the Speech Therapist Parents Wednesday, August 7 6:15 – 7:15 p.m. 0-3 Years 7:30-8:30 p.m. 3-6 Years Professional Speech and Language Pathologist Susan Pope will present typical speech and language milestones, as well as “red flags” for parents. Tips for navigating Illinois' Early Intervention System, along with school-based options for speech and language services and private insurance will be presented. Parents are welcome to attend both sessions, or may stay for just one. Max: 90 Registration begins Saturday, July 20.

EArLy chiLDhooD ProGrAMs With a parent or adult caregiver

Little Tykes Playgroup 2 - 4 years Thursdays, June 20 – July 25 11:00 – 11:45 a.m. Come with your children to be part of our play-group. A great opportunity for kids to play and socialize with other children. A great opportunity for parents to socialize too! Drop in.

Duplo Mania Age 3 – Going into K Thursday, June 13 10:00 – 10:45 a.m. OR 11:00 – 11:45 a.m. Thanks to those who voted for the Library this fall, we now have Duplos from LEGO and the Association for Library Services to Children. Join us for Duplo building this summer! Max: 24 Limit: one session Registration begins Saturday, June 1.

Legoland Discovery Center Workshop: Tall Towers, Jr. Age 3 – Going into K Monday, July 29 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. In this hands-on workshop, children will build LEGO® towers of various shapes, colors and patterns. Children practice following directions and developing fine motor skills. Max: 30 Registration begins Saturday, July 20.

Dance Party Age 3 – Going into Grade 1 Wednesday, July 10 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. There is no better way to celebrate than to dance. Enjoy traditional dances like the hokey pokey and some newer dance crazes, as well as plenty of free dance time! Drop in.

schooL AGE ProGrAMs

Step Back in Time with American Girls Going into Grades 1 – 3 Monday, June 10

3:00 – 3:45 p.m. OR 4:00 – 4:45 p.m. Our Library began in 1913. Take a look back at that time period with American Girls Samantha, Nellie, and Rebecca. All American Girl dolls are welcome to attend with their owners to enjoy crafts, games, and snacks. Limit one session. Max: 24 Registration begins Saturday, June 1.

Dangerous Book for Boys Going into Grades 1-3 Wednesday, July 17 2:00 – 2:45 p.m. The Dangerous Book for Boys features timeless, low-tech activities that kids have been enjoying for hundreds of

years. Try out some of the activities at this pro-gram. Max: 24 Registration begins Saturday, July 6.

Registration: Unless otherwise noted, registration for Children’s Services programs is for children only. Register for programs in person, online or by phone at 847-825-4527.

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LoW visioN suPPorT GrouP Friday, June 21 at 10:30 a.m.

Join us as we share information and ideas, discuss the latest advances in research, and listen to guest speakers.

For more information, contact Cathy Thompson at 847-720-3382.

Free • All Ages

Summer Lawn Event

Music • Games • Prizes

Save the date for the

Wednesday, June 266:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Visit www.parkridgelibrary.org for details.

Join us for a birthday party 100 years in the making, complete with carnival games, live bluegrass music, and more!

FOOD

FINES FORHere’s your chance to start your summer reading with a clean slate, while helping local food pantries stock up. For every non-perishable food item you bring in, we’ll take $1.00 o� any late fees on your library account.

Make sure to bring in all library cards

you wish us to clear.

Non-perishable food items with valid expiration dates

only, please.

For more information, call (847)825-3123.

Donations cannot be used to cover late fees on items from other libraries, or to pay for lost or

damaged materials.

Two Weeks Only!

May 12 – May 25illinois Lions hearing Bus @ the LibraryTuesday, July 16 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Come and take advantage of this FREE hearing screening test! Hosted by the Park Ridge Lions Club.