Reading Matters
Summer 20
2017
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Warrenville Public Library District
28W751 Stafford Place • Warrenville, IL 60555 • (630) 393-1171
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Library Hours
Monday – Thursday
9:30 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Friday
9:30 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Saturday
9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sunday
1 – 5 p.m.
Library Closings
Sunday, May 28
Monday, May 29
Monday, July 3 at 3 p.m.
Tuesday, July 4
Friday, August 4 at 3 p.m.
Saturday, August 5
Fresh Start Initiative
Library Waives Extended Use Fees in May
We won’t let unpaid library fees stop you from enjoying the summer and
participating in summer reading at your Library! To celebrate the completion
of the Library’s renovation, we are giving all patrons a one-time “fresh start” by
waiving all extended use fees incurred prior to May 15. In addition, extended
use fees will not be assessed for items returned or renewed between May 15
and May 31! Patrons who pay for lost or damaged material will receive a 50%
discount when the charges are paid in full at the Library prior to June 15.
Avoid extended use fees in the future by signing up for email pre-overdue notifications. Most items can be
renewed up to three times by logging into “My Account” on the Library’s website or by calling the Check Out
Desk. Sign up for LibraryElf (www.libraryelf.com) and test the new “Auto Renew” feature – your qualifying Library
material will be automatically renewed based on your preferred settings. LibraryElf “Auto Renew” is in the testing
phase so be sure to continue monitoring your account carefully. For more information, contact the Check Out
Desk at 630/393-1171 x100.
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Summer Reading Program: Reading by Design
June 1 – July 31
The Summer Reading Program for adults, teens and youth begins June 1 at the Warrenville Public Library.
Participants of all ages are eligible for great prizes. Pick up your reading log at the Reference Desks or print one
from the Library website beginning June 1. To be eligible for prizes, completed logs must be turned in by July 31.
Renovation Update
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Construction crews are finishing the last phase of the renovation. Study
rooms, a computer lab and a quiet reading room will open in June. In
April, the Library’s main entrance re-opened and the Youth and Teen areas
welcomed their first visitors. All collections – books, DVDs, music CDs and
audiobooks – are in their new locations. Staff are ready to assist you from two
new reference desks – one in the Adult Department, the other in the Youth
Department. New furniture offers a variety of seating options. Stop in soon to
see what’s new.
Contact Library Director Sandy Whitmer at 630/393-1171 x118 or [email protected] if you have
questions or concerns about the renovation project.
Adult
An asterisk (*) after a program title indicates that registration is required.
Register through the program calendar at www.warrenville.com or call 630/393-1171 x121.
Reading by Design
Adult Summer Reading Program, Ages 18 and up
Participants must read or listen to five books from the Library between
June 1 and July 31 and submit their reading log to receive a free gift.
Warrenville Library cardholders also earn a prize drawing entry for each
completed log. Completion of additional reading logs earns added
entries in the prize drawing, but no other free gifts. Prizes in the drawing
include a $100 Home Depot gift card and a $50 California Pizza
Kitchen gift card.
Summer Readers are also eligible to participate in the monthly Reader
Review prize drawing. Entrants must submit a review for a book from
the Library’s collection. More than one review may be completed. The
winners of each monthly drawing will receive a “Reading by Design”
canvas tote bag.
Telescope Observation
of the Night Sky
Wednesday, August 23, 7:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Astronomer Michelle Nichols from the Adler Planetarium
will have telescopes available in the Commons (Manning
Street sidewalk area) during the August 23 outdoor
concert. Stop by to observe the moon and the night
sky, weather permitting. For further information about our summer concert
series, see page 3.
Book
Discussions
Share insights with other readers and discover new books at a Library
book discussion. Books for discussion are available for check out to
Warrenville cardholders at the Check Out Desk one month prior to the
discussion date. For a complete schedule, visit the Library website at
www.warrenville.com.
Evening Book Discussion
Meets at 7:30 p.m. on the first Thursday of each month, except July.
June 1: The Boys in the Boat by Daniel Brown
July: No discussion
August 3: Wild by Cheryl Strayed
Ecothrifty Living *
Tuesday, June 6, 7 p.m.
Homesteader Deborah Niemann will show you how to make greener,
healthier choices while saving money. You’ll be surprised to discover all the
artificial chemicals hiding in your home, food and personal care products,
but you can easily replace them with natural alternatives that cost far less!
Secret Blow-Your-Mind Organic
Gardening Hacks *
Thursday, June 15, 7 p.m.
Warrenville’s own Shawna Coronado will present
eco-friendly solutions to improve any garden with
top tips, tricks and solutions. Discover clever ways
to upcycle everyday items in your garden in order
to save pennies and the environment. Each hack is natural or organic and
super-easy to accomplish and will give you creative insight on how you can
grow for very little money. Shawna will demonstrate each tip with full-color
photos and tales from her creative and wacky home garden that is making
a difference in her community and her family. Her most recent book,
101 Organic Gardening Hacks, will be available for purchase.
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Afternoon at the Movies *
Bring your own popcorn and join us for a movie matinee at 2 p.m.
on the fourth Tuesday of each month. For ages 18 and up.
Florence Foster Jenkins
Tuesday, June 27, 2 p.m., Ages 18 and up
Meryl Streep stars as Florence Foster Jenkins,
a New York heiress of the 1940s who dreams
of performing at Carnegie Hall despite having a
terrible singing voice. (PG-13, 111 min.)
Casablanca
Tuesday, July 25, 2 p.m., Ages 18 and up
Former freedom fighter and bitter cynic Rick
Blaine chances to meet a former lover fleeing
Nazi-occupied France with her Resistance leader
husband in December of 1941. (PG, 102 min.)
Summer Sweets with Chef Dave Esau *
Hidden Figures
Thursday, June 22, 7 p.m.
Join us as we welcome back our favorite celebrity chef, Dave Esau.
Chef Dave is always highly entertaining as he educates his audience
on nutrition and food preparation. His crazy cooking demonstration will
feature Summer Sweets: Italian Vanilla Panna Cotta, Awesome Good
Lemon Bars and Chocolate Almond Cake Julia Child style.
Tuesday, August 22, 2 p.m., Ages 18 and up
Based on the true-life stories of three of the
many African-American women working as
“human computers” for NASA during the Space
Race. (PG, 207 min.)
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Summer Events
Concerts on the Commons
Free outdoor concerts return to the Library on Wednesday evenings at 7 p.m. from July 12 to August 30. Picnics are
welcome, but alcohol is not permitted. Sponsored in part by the City of Warrenville Hotel Motel Tax Fund.
July 12 – Final Say – Music that extends from the beginning of rock & roll
through today’s hits.
August 9 – BBI – If a little ol’skool is what you crave, dance to the greatest
hits from the 70s, 80s and 90s.
July 19 – Johnny Russler & The Beach Bum Band – Island and beach
music with enough Buffett music to please the Parrothead crowd.
August 16 – Rosie & The Rivets – The best danceable music of the
1950s and early 1960s along with some current hits with a retro twist.
July 26 – Second Hand Soul Band – This energetic, dynamic seven-piece
band plays the funky hits, the one-hit wonders, the disco and the soulful
songs of the 70s.
August 23 – Guitarra Azul – An exciting blend of Rumba, Flamenco, Latin
Jazz and World Sounds, with intoxicating Latin percussion & fiery Spanish
guitars.
August 2 – Billy Croft & The 5 Alarm – Music from the latest hits on the
country charts to rock legends like The Eagles and Linda Ronstadt.
August 30 – Cadillac Groove – Jump into the purple Caddy for a fun ride
through Southern Rock, Blues, R&B, Soul and all the points in between.
Come See Us at Summer Daze
National Night Out Against Crime
Friday, August 4 and Saturday, August 5
Come see us on August 4 and 5 at Summer Daze, Warrenville’s annual
summer festival. Visit the Library’s booth and learn more about our
programs and services. Because of road closures associated with the
event, the Library building will close at 3 p.m. on Friday, August 4 and
will be closed all day on Saturday, August 5. The Library will re-open at
1 p.m. on Sunday, August 6.
Tuesday, August 1, 5 – 9 p.m. at Cerny Park
Join the Warrenville Police Department in celebrating this year’s National
Night Out, an event designed to promote safer neighborhood relationships
and strengthen police-community partnerships. The Library will be at
the event with children’s games and information about library programs
and services. Food, beverages, entertainment and other activities will be
sponsored by a variety of Warrenville businesses and organizations.
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Tech Talk
Convenient Summer Reading and
Entertainment on Your Mobile Device
Instead of packing books, magazines, DVDs and CDs for your trip,
bring your device and stream or download eBooks and eMedia
from the Library. To learn how to set up your accounts and use our
eResources, visit our Library website at www.warrenville.com >
Reading > eBooks & eMedia > Getting Started. You will need your
Warrenville Library card number and PIN to access these services. If
you need further assistance, sign up for a personalized, one-on-one
one-hour “Book a Librarian” session by calling 630/393-1171 x121.
Hoopla: Watch a Movie, Listen to Music, Read eBooks and
More
Enjoy thousands of titles from major Hollywood studios, record
companies and publishers when you download the free Hoopla
Digital mobile app or visit hoopladigital.com. The collection
includes videos, music, eBooks, eAudiobooks and eComics.
Titles are available to borrow 24/7, for instant streaming
or temporary downloading to smartphones, tablets and
computers. Each cardholder may check out up to five items per
calendar month.
OverDrive: Check out eBooks and eAudiobooks
The Library offers its cardholders access to OverDrive, which
contains thousands of eBooks and eAudiobooks that can be
downloaded to computers or mobile devices including tablets,
Kindles and smartphones. Cardholders may borrow up to five
titles at a time and may place up to five titles on hold at a
time.
Zinio: Read an eMagazine on Your Tablet
Love reading magazines? Try the Library’s eMagazine collection
to read on your iPad, tablet, Mac or PC. We offer over 40
popular magazines, including Better Homes & Gardens, Food
Network Magazine, HGTV, Men’s Health, Newsweek, US Weekly
and more. You can read the full-color, cover-to-cover issues as
soon as they’re available - no waiting.
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Book a Librarian *
Summer Travel Convenience Kits
Curious about the Library’s digital magazines and eBooks, online
Universal Classes or digital business and investing resources?
Need help getting started with your mobile device, scanning, eMail,
Web searching or saving and sending documents? Schedule an
appointment for a one-hour one-on-one session with a librarian.
Open to Warrenville cardholders; registration required. Register at
the Adult Reference Desk in person or call 630/393-1171 x121.
The Library offers on-the-go convenience! New mobile hotspots
provide internet service on Sprint’s 4G LTE network. Charging cable
kits ensure you always have the right cable and charger for your
e-Reader, tablet or phone. Families can replenish up to five devices
at once with a USB wall charger. No outlet? No problem! Charge
two devices simultaneously with our USB battery packs. Warrenville
cardholders may check out a travel kit for two weeks, and renew it
up to three times if no one is waiting. A complete list of circulating
devices is available at www.warrenville.com > Services > Computers
& Technology > Mobile Devices.
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Tweens and Teens
An asterisk (*) after a program title indicates that registration is required.
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Register through the program calendar at www.warrenville.com or call 630/393-1171 x124.
Super Smash Bros. Tournament *
Fridays, 4:30 – 6 p.m., Ages 12 – 17
June 23, July 21, August 18
Challenge other gamers to Super Smash Bros. battles on the Wii U. The
tournament winner will receive a gift card.
Teen Hangout
Wednesday, June 28, 6 – 7:30 p.m., Ages 12 – 17
Come hang out at the Library in our new Teen Space with your friends and
meet our new Teen Librarian. You can play video games and board games,
make a craft or simply chill. We’ll keep it casual. No registration required.
Reading by Design
Teen Summer Reading Program
Ages 12 – 17
Teen participants must read or listen to five books between June
1 and July 31 and submit their reading logs to receive a free gift.
Warrenville Library cardholders also earn a prize drawing entry for
each completed log. Completion of additional reading logs earns
added entries in the prize drawing, but no other free gifts. Prizes in
the drawing include a $50 Red Robin Gourmet Burgers gift card and
a $30 Regal Cinemas gift card.
Nintendo Club *
Fridays, 4:30 – 6 p.m., Ages 12 – 17
June 9, July 7
Game on with other fans of Nintendo characters and video game series.
Bring your Nintendo 3DS (or DS) and any multi-player games you wish to
play. You can also try out different Wii and Wii U games.
Teen Writing Club *
Wednesdays, 6 – 7:30 p.m., Ages 12 – 17
June 14, July 12, August 9
Join other teen writers for inspiration, thoughtful feedback and support on
your writing projects.
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More Teen Programs Coming …
Watch our Library website or stop by our new Teen
Space after June 1 to find out more about the fun
and interesting programs we’ll be hosting for Teens
this Summer.
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Children
An asterisk (*) after a program title indicates that registration is required.
Register through the program calendar at www.warrenville.com or call 630/393-1171 x124.
Reading by Design
Youth Summer Reading Program
Ages Birth – 11
Children must complete six hours of reading between June 1
and July 31 and submit their reading logs to receive a bag of
goodies. Completion of additional reading logs earns more
prizes while supplies last. Warrenville Library cardholders also
earn a prize drawing entry
for each completed log.
Prizes in the drawing include
a Kindle Fire HD, a $50
Regal Cinemas gift card, a
$50 Main Event gift card,
a $50 Red Robin Gourmet
Burgers gift card and a $50
Rosati’s Pizza gift card.
Storytimes
Reading Fun & School
Camp ABC & 123 *
Mondays, June 5 – June 26, July 10 – 24, 6 – 6:30 p.m. Ages 3 – 5
Come and learn about the alphabet, colors and numbers. We will have
a story, small craft and dance to a learning beat. Adult must stay with
participant. Please sign up for each evening you wish to attend.
Paws for Tales *
Saturdays, 10 – 11:30 a.m., Grades K – 2
June 10, July 8
Young readers build their confidence by reading aloud to a certified dog
in a non-judgmental, supportive environment. Call 630/393-1171 x124
to sign up for a 15-minute session with a certified dog and volunteer
team from the Naperville Area Humane Society. Bring your own books
or choose from a wide variety of picture books and easy readers all about
pets. Young readers will take home a host of goodies, including stickers,
coloring pages and a new book that is theirs to keep.
Nature-Telling *
Family Storytimes at Cerny Park
Tuesdays, June 6 – July 25, 10 a.m.
Join the Library staff for stories at the Cerny Park Picnic Shelter. Drop in for
stories, rhymes, songs and finger plays. Storytime will not be held on July 4.
Toddler Time
Thursdays, June 8 – July 27, 10 a.m., Ages 18 months – 3 years
Enjoy singing, dancing, stories, finger plays and playtime. Toddler Time will
not be held on July 6.
Saturday Storytime
Saturdays, 10 a.m.
June 17, July 15
Drop in for a few stories, some rhymes, songs and finger plays. All ages are
welcome to attend.
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Wednesdays, 10:30 – 11 a.m., Ages 2 – 5
June 14, July 12
Children and their adult chaperones are invited to join a naturalist from
the Lincoln Marsh to listen to a nature-themed story and participate in a
related craft and/or activity.
Crafty Kids *
Wednesdays, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m., Ages 2 – 5
June 21, July 19
Kids and parents are invited to join us for stories and a themed craft
perfect for displaying on the fridge back home.
Pantheon Party *
Thursday, June 29, 4:30 – 5:30 p.m., Ages 8 – 12
Whether you’re a Rick Riordan fan, a Goddess Girls lover, a fan of Marvel’s
Thor or an old-school D’Aulaire’s reader, you know that mythology makes
for great storytelling. Stop in for games, activities and trivia, and share
your favorite mythic reads (some of ours include Sea of Trolls by Nancy
Farmer and Echo Echo by Marilyn Singer).
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Children
An asterisk (*) after a program title indicates that registration is required.
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Register through the program calendar at www.warrenville.com or call 630/393-1171 x124.
Get Ready for Kindergarten *
Snap Circuits *
Thursday, August 10, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Age 5 or entering Kindergarten in the Fall
Discover that learning is fun in Kindergarten. We’ll share beginning skills,
games and stories.
Wednesday, June 7, 2 – 3 p.m., Ages 7 – 12
Lego fans will love Snap Circuits, a colorful building set that lets kids
safely and easily experiment with electricity. From building simple
machines like an electric light to more complex projects like a motion
detector or an AM radio, the Snap Circuits program will strengthen
basic physics concepts for your young engineer in a creative, hands-on
environment.
An Unfortunate Event *
Thursday, August 17, 4:30 – 5:30 p.m., Ages 8 – 12
You may have heard the saying ‘misery loves company’, which means that
people who are unhappy (perhaps because they have been following the
gloomy, sad and dismal adventures of the Baudelaire orphans in A Series
of Unfortunate Events) are often drawn to others who feel the same way. If
you’re looking for company in your Baudelaire misery, come join us at the
Library for games, crafts and more. You might just find yourself having a
Very Fine Day after all.
Activities
Tech Club Jr. *
Thursdays, 4:30 – 5:15 p.m., Ages 5 – 7
June 8, July 13
Welcome, junior techsplorers! Younger siblings or slightly littler friends
who have been waiting eagerly to join our popular Tech Club, look no
further. This special event will introduce kids to our friendly robots and
other building toys for an unforgettable playtime with learning built in.
Tech Club *
Thursdays, 4:30 – 5:15 p.m., Ages 8 – 12
June 15, July 20
The Library is home to a host of cool devices and other tech toys that we
can’t wait to share with you. Tech Club features special challenges that use
our technology in playful, creative and brain-stretching ways. Sign up for
one session or join us for both.
Science Explorers *
Thursdays, 2 – 3 p.m., Ages 5 – 7
June 22, July 27
Learning about science can be squishy, squelchy, creepy-crawly, surprising,
exciting – and fun! Stop by the Library for some stories and simple
experiments that teach beginning science concepts in a playful, hands-on
way. Sign up for one session or join us for both.
Table Crafts
Lego Time *
Fridays, June 2 – July 28, Ages 5 and up
Looking for a quick creative outlet for your kids? Please join us for a fun
and interactive time at Table Crafts. Each Friday during Library hours,
we will have a different activity or craft available for the kids to enjoy!
Available while supplies last.
Friday, July 14, 2 – 3 p.m., Ages 7 – 12
We bring the Legos, you bring your imagination – and maybe a friend or
two!
“Drive-In” Movie *
Wednesday, June 7, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m., Ages 3 – 8
Join us for the countdown to Cars 3. Design a car out of boxes and
construction paper, then join us while we enjoy a short movie at the
Warrenville Public Library “Drive-In.” We will provide the supplies or feel
free to bring your own.
Pokémon Hunt
Friday, July 28, 4:30 – 5:30 p.m., Ages 7 – 12
Put your DS and your app away. Prepare for a real-life Pokémon treasure
hunt. Follow clues and search the Library to find hidden monsters. Try to
catch ‘em all or aim to build a strong team and see how you match up
against your friends!
Superhero Camp *
Saturday, August 26, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m., Ages 3 – 8
Encounter some challenging obstacles and see if you can battle your
way to become the ultimate Superhero! We will also design masks and
super cuffs. Don’t forget to wear your superhero costumes and bring your
camera for great action shots.
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Check Out a Museum Pass
Local Art Display
Library Board of Trustees
Your Warrenville Library card is your ticket to free
or discounted admissions at area museums and
organizations including Brookfield Zoo, Cantigny Park,
Naper Settlement, Chicago Botanic Garden, Legoland
Discovery Center, Aurora Regional Fire Museum and Illinois
Railway Museum. Passes are available on a first-come,
first-served basis for one-time use and expire after seven days. One pass per
family, per seven-day period. Ask about pass availability at the Library’s Check Out
Desk. Visit www.museumadventure.org for more information.
The new quiet reading room will
have space available for display
of two-dimensional art including
paintings, drawings, prints, and
photographs. Local artists interested
in displaying their work can contact
Library Director Sandy Whitmer
([email protected] or
630/393-1171 x118) for more
information.
Barbara J. DuRocher
Sandy Lezon
Jerri L. Picha
Jill Richardson
Cindy Ruzicka
Heather Stull
Richard W. Warren Jr.
Paperback Exchange
Do you need a book for the beach? Would you like the convenience of borrowing
a paperback without needing to check it out? Then visit the Paperback Exchange
located on the revolving shelves in the lower level lobby. The Paperback Exchange
includes the works of popular fiction authors. You may borrow and return the books
at your convenience.
Library Meeting
Room Reservations
Beginning Monday, July 17,
Warrenville cardholders can submit
meeting room requests for the
months of September, October
and November. Reservations must
be made at least one week in
advance. Limit one reservation per
organization, per month. The room is
available Monday through Saturday
from 10 a.m. until 30 minutes
prior to closing. The Request Form,
room capacities and policy will be
available after June 21 at www.
warrenville.com > Services >
Meeting Room.
Board Meetings
June 21, 7 p.m.
July 19, 7 p.m.
August 16, 7 p.m.
Public welcome.
Agendas & minutes available online
at www.warrenville.com > About Us >
Library Governance.
Management Team
Sandy Whitmer, Director
Leila Heath, Public Services
Patty Dybala, Circulation
Lou Carlile, Technical Services
Cynthia Makowski, Computer Services
Jackie Davis, Assistant to the Director
Ribbon cutting and remarks
at 12:30 p.m.
Tours and Open House 1-4 p.m.
Sunday, July 16
Renovation
Celebration
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