Volume XVII, No. 9 September 2013
Library Card Sign-Up Month: Sign Up & Drive
The Carol Stream Library is
celebrating Library Card Sign-up Month
in September. Drive over and sign-up,
renew, or refer a friend and be entered
into a drawing for weekly drivingrelated prizes: gas cards, drive-thru
restaurants, oil changes, car washes,
driving ranges and more!
Feel like you’re spinning your
wheels? Your Library card gives you
access to thousands of books, movies,
and CDs to engage your mind. At
a roadblock? Use your library card
to check out downloadable eBooks
and audiobooks for your commute.
Navigate our website for access to all of
our eResources. Kids driving you crazy?
The Library has lots of programs and
materials to entertain them too.
Cards are issued to Carol Stream
residents at no charge upon presentation
of a signed application and two forms of
identification. One must be a photo I.D.
and one must supply both the name and
current address of the applicant. A parent
or legal guardian must sign a child’s
application and supply the required
verification of residency in person.
Already have a Library card? If you
refer a friend or renew your card, you
will be eligible for prizes too. So drive to
the Library and get your card today!
An Evening with the Illinois Poet Laureate
Thursday, September 19, 7:00 p.m. Author reception, 6:00-6:30 p.m.
Registration is requested.
Come meet Illinois Poet Laureate Kevin Stein. Stein will read from his
new book, Wrestling Li Po for the Remote and answer questions from the
audience.
Before the reading, the Friends of the Library will host a reception for
the poet. Come early for a chance to meet Stein in a more casual setting.
Refreshments will be served.
Stein has published six full-length poetry collections, two
poetry chapbooks, three scholarly books, two poetry anthologies,
and numerous poems and essays published in journals as well as
anthologies. In December 2003, the Governor of Illinois named Stein
Illinois Poet Laureate, filling the position previously held by Howard
Austin, Carl Sandburg, and Gwendolyn Brooks.
To register for a program or for more information,
please stop by the Youth Services Desk,
contact the Youth Services Department at 630-344-6127,
or visit the Library’s website at www.cslibrary.org.
Preschool
Story Programs
Registration required
Fall begins a new monthly format for our
popular story-time programs. Sessions will
now be offered three weeks of the month,
nine months of the year. This means
more flexibility for families and more fun
for everyone! Each program will feature
stories and activities geared to specific
age groups and offer opportunities for
caregiver/child interaction, an important
component of early literacy development.
Roald Dahl After-Hours Celebration
Friday, September 13, 6:00–7:00 p.m.
For grades 3-6. Registration required.
A wise man once said, “Those who don’t believe in magic
will never find it.” Come to a special after-hours party to
celebrate that man, Roald Dahl. We will celebrate his stories
and characters including Willy Wonka, Matilda, and the BFG.
There will be lots of games, activities and some Dahl-icious
refreshments.
Family Time
Little Listeners
Saturday, September 21, 1:30-2:30 p.m.
For families with children of all ages. Registration begins Sunday, September 1.
Tales for Twos & Threes
The Library is the perfect place to spend time together! Bring the family in for an
afternoon of good old fun! Set up a game of chess or checkers. Maybe your interests lie in
family favorite board games like Candyland and Sorry, or a card game like Go Fish. The
Library has these and more for you to enjoy.
For ages 6-24 months, with caregiver
Mondays, September 9, 16, and 23
9:30-10:00 a.m. or 10:30-11:00 a.m.
For ages 2-3, with caregiver
Wednesdays, September 11, 18 and 25
9:30-10:00 a.m. or 10:30-11:00 a.m.
Fancy Nancy Party
Preschool Story Time
For ages 3, 4, and 5 years old, with caregiver
Thursdays, September 12, 19, and 26
10:00-10:30 a.m. or 1:30-2:00 p.m.
Thursday, September 26, 4:00–4:45 p.m.
or Saturday, September 28, 1:30–2:15 p.m.
For ages 5–8. Registration begins Sunday, September 1.
Let’s party like Fancy Nancy! Dress up is optional because we have
glamorous accessories to try on. There will be stories and stations
featuring activities that appeal to young girls!
Teen Zone
Mondays and Wednesdays,
September 9, 11, 23 and 25
Tuesday and Thursday,
September 17 and 19
3:00–5:00 p.m.
For grades 6-8
Our after-school program
for teens is back with
a brand new look! Teens
are invited to meet in the
Library meeting room for an
afternoon of fun and games.
No registration is required,
but attendees must signin upon arrival.
More fall fun!
Tot Time
Saturday, September 7,
10:00-10:30 a.m.
For ages 3 and under, with caregiver
Lego Builders Club
Saturday, September 14 or
September 28, 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Registration is required.
Preschool Playdate
Friday, September 20, 9:30 -11:00 a.m.
For ages 5 and under with caregiver
Paws for Reading
Monday, October 7, 7:00–8:00 p.m.
For grades K-6. Registration begins
Monday, September 16.
To register for a program or for more information,
please stop by the Adult Services Desk,
contact the Adult Services Department at 630-344-6123,
or visit the Library’s website at www.cslibrary.org.
How to Create a Podcast
Tuesday, September 10, 7:00-8:30 p.m.
Registration is required.
New to Podcasting? Margaret Larkin of the Radiogirl
podcast will help you get started. Learn how to record,
edit and publish your podcast online. Larkin will
conduct a sample podcast and explain the necessary
equipment and software. You won’t need a computer or
any equipment—just come, learn, and have fun!
Teen Self-defense Workshop
Saturday, September 7, 1:00-1:45 p.m.
For ages 11-18. Registration is required.
In this free workshop, teens will learn self-defense techniques
from the Superstar Karate instructional staff. Comfortable
clothing is recommended. Attendees will need to have a
parent sign a permission slip provided by Superstar Karate.
Space is limited.
How to Go to College
without Going Broke
Tuesday, September 17, 7:00-8:30 p.m.
Registration is required.
For many families, the rising costs of
tuition can make an already large expense
frightening. Fortunately, you don’t have
to tackle this daunting challenge alone.
Cliff Morgan of U.S. College Planning will
help you find ways to make paying for
college more affordable. Morgan will show
you ways to reduce the overall cost of a
college education, including maximizing
your need-based financial aid eligibility,
targeting the right colleges for merit-based
financial aid, and exploring tax-savings
opportunities. The presentation will
also help you understand the financial
aid system. Several options — including
scholarships, grants, and student loans
— are available to families of all income
levels. Start planning now before you begin
filling out financial aid forms.
Teen Advisory Board
For ages 13-18
Are you interested in planning events for teens at the Library? Are you
looking for a place to volunteer your time? Join the Teen Advisory Board!
New members are welcome at meetings and may fill out an application
and find out more about the Teen Advisory Board. Time spent
volunteering for the board counts toward National Honor Society hours.
Check the program calendar on the Library website for more details and
an application. Refreshments are provided at meetings.
English Conversation Practice
Tuesdays, 10:00–11:30 a.m.
All ESL (English as a second language) learners are
invited to drop in to practice conversational English. No
sign-up or preparation is necessary. Come when you can.
This is an ongoing program offered in partnership with
Literacy DuPage.
E-Mail 101
Wednesday, September 18, 2:00-3:30 p.m.
or Monday, September 30, 7:00-8:30 p.m.
Registration opens on Tuesday, September
3, and is available only to Carol Stream
Library cardholders over the age of 18.
In this class, patrons will sign up for their
own e-mail accounts and learn about
how to send messages and maintain their
inboxes. It will be hands-on using a set of
laptops generously donated by the Friends
of the Library.
WHAT’S NEW
BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES
at the Library
Win an
Amazon
gift card!
Library Property Survey
The Board of Library Trustees of the Village of Carol
Stream seeks the input of Carol Stream residents regarding
future use of the Library-owned property located at 2N540
Kuhn Road.
Residents 18 years of age and older are encouraged to take
a short online survey available on our website and Facebook
page. Your name, address and phone number are required
to complete the survey. A written form of the survey is
also available in the Library. Survey participants will be
entered in a drawing for a $100 Amazon gift certificate.
The deadline for the survey is Sunday, September 15. The
Board of Library Trustees appreciates your input.
James F. Bailey
President
Dominic Jeffrey
Vice President
David DeRango
Treasurer
Nadia Sheikh
Secretary
To take the
survey, go to
http://tinyurl.
com/ly8mjkd
Bonita Gilliam
Patricia Johnson
Edward Jourdan
LIBRARY DIRECTOR
Susan Westgate
[email protected]
LIBRARY BOARD MEETINGS
The third Wednesday of every month:
September 18
7:30 p.m.
Library closing
The Library will be closed on Monday, September 2 for Labor Day.
Held in the Library’s Meeting Room.
The public is invited to attend.
PLEASE NOTE: Attendance at Library programs and events constitutes consent to be photographed for Library publicity
purposes. Programs with no or low registration may be cancelled at the Library’s discretion. If a signer or other special
accommodation is needed for a program, please contact the Library at least 48 hours in advance of the program.
Sign up for a Library card in September
and win prize! See Page 1.
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