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Tuesday,October 11

Last Day toRegister to Voteat the Library

midlothianlibrary.org

phone (708) 535-2027

hours Monday - Thursday 9 am - 8 pm

Friday

9 am - 5 pm

saTurday 9 am - 4 pm

library board of trustees

ruth Becker

President

Brenna Baker secretary

Louis Ceja Treasurer

Mary Chiz

Carole Ferguson roz Gray

Tom Mcdermott

heather McCammond-Watts

Library director mds@midlothianlibrary.org

Michelle Vanis newsletter Editor

The Board and Staff are launching our “Library Listening Tour 2016” and we want to hear from everyone in our community about our new strategic plan. Please take 5 minutes to complete our online survey, drop a note in our comments box, or just tell us what you think! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/VRLTX3X.

Celebrate your freedom to read during Banned Books Week, September 25 through October 1. We continue to offer voter registration services up until October 11th for the upcoming election, so celebrate your right to vote, too! Registrarse para votar.

Don’t forget to scare up a good book for Halloween, or come and check out some frightening movies. We have fun Halloween programs for all ages, and treats for kids in costumes. The storybook garden will stay open as long as the weather is nice, and we’ll turn on the fireplace when it gets stormy. Stop on by this fall! - Heather

Director’s corner

Library Board of Trustees meetings are held on the third Tuesday of each month, at 7 pm. The public is welcome to attend. upcoming meeting: october 18, 2016. all programs at the Midlothian Public Library are free and open to the public. register online at midlothianlibrary.org or call the help desk at (708) 535-2027

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midlothian public library

14701 s. Kenton ave. midlothian, il 60445 october 2016

Artist reception Mary Ann trzyna Monday, October 36 - 8 pmCome and meet Mary Ann Trzyna, our Local Artist for October. She creates landscapes and still life paintings in soft pastels and oils. If you can’t join us for the reception, ask at the Help Desk and we will open the Meeting Room for you.

Adult Book Discussion Saturday, Oct. 810 amLeaving Berlin by Joseph Kanon“Targeted by McCarthyism for his pre-war politics, a young Jewish writer who fled the Nazis to America makes a desperate bargain with a fledgling CIA to work as a spy in a decimated Berlin.” Books available at the Check Out Desk. All are welcome.

Adult coloring Thursday, October 137 - 8 pm Enjoying the Fall colors? Bring them inside and join us for coloring!

2nd Annual Local Author Book FairSaturday, October 151 - 3 pmCome meet local authors who will have their books for sale. This year’s Fair will welcome Robert F. Skilnik, Joseph F. Dwyer, Patricia Moore, Tabitha Fefee, Jamie Kallio, and Eddy Decker. These authors write about everything, beer brewing, the Civil War, Poetry, Children’s Literature, and more. Something for everyone! Find something new and exciting to read. All are welcome.

simplify Your Life by clearing clutterThursday, October 206:30 - 7:30 pm Does clutter in your house cause you stress? Many of us struggle to keep up with the clutter in our lives. If this sounds like you or someone you know, come and learn ways to organize your life in order to de-clutter and reduce stress. Presented by Molly Hofer, Family Life Educator for University of Illinois Extension. Please register.

Adult Programstrue chicagoland Ghost storiesThursday, October 276:30 - 7:30 pmThis lecture takes you through the area with both ordinary photographs and ghost pictures taken at some of Chicago’s most haunted locations. Some areas covered in the lecture include: Bachelor’s Grove Cemetery, Resurrection Cemetery, Jane Addams Hull House, and many others! Psychic and ghost photographs will augment the lecture as well.

self-Paced computer classesFriday, October 7, 10 - 11:30 amMonday October 10, 1 - 2:30 pmThursday, October 13, 6 - 7:30 pmSaturday, October 29, 10 - 11:30 am

Learn computer skills at your pace, and on your schedule! A library staff member will be present to help you use online tutorials at www.gcflearnfree.org. These free tutorials are designed for beginners and advanced computer users and cover such topics as Intro. to Computers, Email, and using Microsoft Office products like Word and Excel. Please register.

Adult Programs

Friends of the LibraryWant to help your local library?

Become a Friends Member for only $5.00!

BooK sALeSaturday, Oct. 1, 9 - 10 am Friends of the Library Members

10 am - 3 pm All are Welcome

come and stock up for the cold weather ahead! there will be a variety of books available for people of all ages and interests.

Monthly MeetingThursday, October 6, 6:30 pm

All who are interested in the Friends are welcome.

save the Date:What Does Your Handwriting say About You? Handwriting Analysis by chris McBrienThursday, November 3, 7 - 8 pm

Holiday Bazaar Saturday, December 3, 10 am - 2 pm

Fuego of Bremen High School is acontemporary Latin dance group that focuses

on Hispanic modern dance. Fuego studiesCumbia, Merengue, Bachata, Salsa,

Zapateado, Duranguese and much more.Fuego has performed for Tinley Park'sInternational Fest and also performs in

Bremen's Hispanic Heritage Month celebrationand the Cinco de Mayo celebration. Come

celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by watchingFuego perform some of their repertoire, thenlearn from the dancers how to do it yourself!

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early childhood & Beyond

Preschool PalsTuesdays, October 4,11 & 2510 – 10:45 amAre you ready for fun? This engaging storytime is especially for 3 to 5 year-olds who love interactive stories, songs, and activities that encourage emerging language skills.

crawlers, Wigglers and WalkersThursdays, October 6, 13 & 2710 - 10:45 amPerfect for babies to toddlers, this storytime is filled with picture books, singing, moving and shaking! Discover enriching early literacy activities to repeat at home.

Best for birth through age 7 with caregiver. Specific age recommendations below.

storytimes

Siblings welcome. All storytimes also include open, unstructured playtime.

sensory Fun with Music, Art, science and MovementThursdays, October 13 & 273:45 – 4:30 pmMUSIC, ART, SCIENCE and STORIES designed to engage children through sensory play, stories and hands on participation. This program is ideal for children who have difficulty with attention or transitions, and for children who do best in a small group setting. This program will be limited to 12 participants. Please register!

A Very special Preschool PalsTuesday, October 2510 - 10:45 amEnjoy a spooky storytime in your Halloween costume! Expect some surprises and maybe even a treat!

A Very special crawlers, Wigglers, and WalkersThursday, Oct 2710:00 - 10:45 amLittle ones can enjoy a gentle Halloween storytime in their costumes and receive an age-appropriate treat.

Featured for All Ages

tween/teen chess clubSaturdays, 1 - 2 pm(Ends October 15)Drop in for this interactive, multilevel fun and engaging opportunity for participants to learn abstract concepts of planning, analysis and strategy through the game of chess. Participants will be excited to understand and amazed by the positive experience that chess offers. Best for ages 8 - 14.

teen Game nightTuesday, October 116 - 7:30 pm and Tuesday, October 256:45 - 7:30 pmCome play video games on the Wii U, board games, and tabletop games. Refreshments served. Note the earlier start time the second Tuesday of the month!

teen read Week “read for the Fun of it” Multicultural Pot-Luck Saturday, October 152 - 4 pmThis year’s Teen Read Week theme is “Read for the Fun of It” in many different languages, and we’re celebrating with food. If you want to come, bring a dish or treat from your own ethnic tradition or an ethnic tradition you know and appreciate (enough to serve 12). While we eat, we’ll play global trivia games.

Voice Halloween Party for Kids Saturday, October 22 1 - 3 pmJoin our Teen Advisory Council VOICE in celebrating Halloween with mini-pumpkin painting, games, crafts, and sweet treats for kids of all ages! Come in costume if you like.

Voice teen Advisory Board October 256 - 6:45 pm All teens in grades 7-12 are eligible to join this club that plans and carries out events for teens and serves the library and the greater community. For more information or a membership application, stop by the Help Desk.

teens in theatre (tnt) Annual Halloween Play Saturday, October 292 pmTNT proudly presents a teen-written, directed, and acted Halloween comedy for all ages. Come applaud for our talented teens! Light refreshments for cast, crew, and audience members will follow.

teen ProgramsBest for those entering Grade 7 through just graduated from Grade 12.

tween/teen chess clubSaturdays, 1 - 2 pm(Ends October 15)Drop in for this interactive, multilevel fun and engaging opportunity for participants to learn abstract concepts of planning, analysis and strategy through the game of chess. Participants will be excited to understand and amazed by the positive experience that chess offers. Best for ages 8 - 14.

Krispy Pumpkins!Wednesday, October 263:30 - 4:30 pmCreate and decorateyour own delicious crispy rice pumpkins! Best for children ages 6 - 12.

tween Programs

elementary Age ProgramsHalloween coloring contest October 1 - October 31Break out your best crayons and enter our spooktacular coloring contest! Pick up a coloring sheet at the Help Desk and return it before October 31. Two winners will be chosen for a special prize. Only one coloring sheet per person.

Barbie clubWednesday, October 5 3:30 - 5 pmPlay with Barbies, hang out with friends, have fun! Dolls and accessories provided. Children of any age can drop in and play!

LeGo clubWednesday, October 12 3:30 - 5 pmDrop in and build, build, build! LEGOs provided.

In partnership with the University of Illinois 4­H Extension program, this year long series

will introduce and build a deeper understanding of, circuitry, computer programming,

and robotic engineering utilizing cutting­edge, computerized LEGO® MINDSTORMS™.

*Service learning hours available to teens interested in peer educator opportunities.

Space is limited. Registration is required! Ages 10 – 17 encouraged to participate.

Coming Soon Mindstorms Robotics ClubMonday, October 17 & 24 from 6 ­ 7:30 pm

Join our Teen Advisory Council VOICE in celebrating Halloween withmini­pumpkin painting, games, crafts, and sweet treats for kids of all ages!

Come in costume if you like.

Saturday, October 22, 1 - 3 pmVOICE Halloween Party for Kids

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