The
Vol. 31, No.2
Source
Winnetka-Northfield Public Library District Summer 2008
Director’s
Column
The long, warm, bright days
of summer hopefully bring
with them all those things
that make the summertime
special—outdoor fun, more
time for leisure, and the pursuit of favorite activities.
Summer at the Winnetka-Northfield Library is full of
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programs and events, and we hope that you will save
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a part of your summer to rediscover why the library is
such an important part of your community and your
life.
Summer Reading registration begins on June 7 and the
Children’s
great programs that our staff has planned for this year
get started soon thereafter. These annual events are a
welcome opportunity for learning and fun, and the rest
of this issue of The Source is filled with information
that I hope will entice you to participate.
Library trustees, staff, and interested community
members will be working hard through the next sev-
eral months to assess and evaluate the needs of all our
Fest
Video Entries
Call for
library users. These efforts will help to ensure that the
library district is providing the best facilities, spaces,
programs, materials, and services that you, its patrons, for student directors
need and deserve. and actors
in grades K thru 12
One Book, Two Villages programs have ended for an-
other year, and the community response to this season’s
titles and author visits was exciting. Thank you to all
those who joined us for the book talks, luncheons, and
book signings. I hope you were enlightened and up-
lifted. Staff is already planning for 2009! we’re up when you are:
I am always interested in hearing from the community 24 hours a day!
about their experiences using our library. Please visit,
call, or write using my email address found on our
Website at www.wpld.alibrary.com.
for more info go to
Visit us, soon! our website at either
David J. Seleb www.winnetkalibrary.org
or
www.northfieldbranch.org
Adult Book Reading
Discussions Suggestions
from the
Library
Fiction Book Club Clue: A Mystery Book Club
First Tuesday, 7:30 Second Tuesday, 7:30
Main Library Northfield Branch Autobiography/
Biography:
June 3 Trespass June 10 A Season for the Dead Chasing the Flame: Sergio Vieira De Mello
by Valerie Martin by David Hewson and the Fight to Save the World by Samantha
Power; David Mamet by Ira Bruce Nadel;
The Fiction Book Club will not meet July 8 What Is Mine The Man Who Made Lists: Love, Death,
during the summer, but will resume in by Anne Holt Madness, and the Creation of Roget’s Thesau-
October. rus by Joshua C. Kendall; Marie-Thérèse,
August 12 A Study in Scarlet* Child of Terror: The Fate of Marie Antoi-
October 7 Loving Frank by Arthur Conan Doyle nette’s Daughter by Susan Nagel.
by Nancy Horan *See page 3 for details
Nonfiction: The Bill McKibben
November 11 Once in a Promised September 9 Easy Innocence*
Reader by Bill McKibben; Critical by
Land by Laila Halaby by Libby Hellmann
Thomas Daschle; Economic Facts and
*The author will participate Fallacies by Thomas Sowell; Modernism
in this discussion. Rediscovered by Julius Shulman; My
Answer Is No --If That’s Okay with
Good Reads, You by Nanette Gartrell; The Ten-cent
Plague: The Great Comic-book Scare and
Selected Nonfiction How It Changed America by David Hajdu;
Fourth Monday, 7:30 North Shore Senior Unforgettable Islands to Escape to
Northfield Branch Center Discussion Before You Die by Steve Davey.
Groups
June 23 The Invisible Wall: Participants must be members of
A Love Story that the North Shore Senior Center. For
Fiction: Chasing Windmills by
Broke Barriers Catherine Ryan Hyde; Fear and Yoga in
information call the Center at 847-784-
by Harry Bernstein 6030. New Jersey by Debra Galant; The Silver
Swan by Benjamin Black; Terra Incog-
July 28 Manhunt: The Twelve- Reading is the Spice nita: A Novel of the Roman Empire by Ruth
Day Chase for of Life Downie; The Woman Who Wouldn’t by
Lincoln’s Killer Gene Wilder.
Second Monday, 1:00,
by James Swanson
North Shore Senior Center
Mystery: The Devil’s Bones by Jef-
June 9 Astrid and Veronika ferson Bass; Friend of the Devil by Peter
by Linda Olsson
Robinson; The Headhunters by Peter Lo-
vesey; The Secret Adventures of Charlotte
High School/Adult July 14 The Inheritance of Loss Bronte by Laura Joh Rowland.
Summer Reading Club by Kiran Desai
June 7–August 31 Have book suggestions delivered to
There is no meeting in August
Grades 9–12 and Adult your in-box. Sign up for NextReads, the
new e-mail newsletter, at
Sign up for this rewarding summer pro- Reading for a www.wpld.alibrary.com
gram! Register early and receive a wa- Cozy Afternoon
ter bottle while supplies last. Second Wednesday, 1:00,
North Shore Senior Center
Read a minimum of five titles, and
you’ll be entered in a drawing to win June 11 Dreamers of the Day
a Flip Ultra Digital Video Camera at by Mary Doria Russell
the end of the summer. Weekly prizes The group does not meet in either July
also will be awarded. or August.
People & Programs
Digital Photography:
How to Get the Most from
Your Camera
Wednesday, July 16, 7:00–8:45
George LeClaire, staff photo-journalist
with The Daily Herald, explains the
eBay Selling 101 complex terminology and functions of
Wednesday, June 25 digital cameras including white balance, Free Ravinia Tickets! Each time you
7:00–8:30 PM, Main Library programable shooting modes, ISO, file come to the Main Library or Northfield
formats, quality control and lighter/darker Branch, sign-up for monthly drawings
Ready to make some $$ selling some of settings. Also, LeClaire will provide some for Ravinia lawn tickets. Tickets will be
your “treasures” on eBay? Plan to attend tips on how to make your photographs mailed to the winners.
this informative and fun “eBay Sell- more interesting.
ing 101” by eBay University Instructor The face value of the lawn tickets are
This is a seminar for people who have
Jack Waddick. In just 90 minutes Jack been using their digital cameras and want good towards purchase of a concert hall
will walk you through the keys to suc- to improve their skills. Attendees are en- seat.
cessful eBay selling. couraged to bring their own cameras to
the workshop. Don’t wait…get your free
This session will also include live demos tickets now at either the Main Library or
on eBay.com and time for your questions. the Northfield Branch! There is limited
Don’t wait…get your free tickets now at seating.
either the Main Library or the Northfield
Branch! There is limited seating.
Popcorn and Movies Film Discussion
Sunday, July 27, 2:00 PM, Main Library
Double Indemnity
Join local actor and director Toby Nicholson for our popular film discussion group. Check out the film, watch it at
your leisure, and then join us at the Library to discuss the movie.*
*Multiple copies of each discussion film are available for checkout for one week.
A Study in Scarlet and Much More!
Tuesday, August 12, 7:30, Northfield Branch
Linda Mickey, local author of the Kyle Shannon mysteries set in Lake County, will speak at the Northfield Branch
about A Study in Scarlet, the first Sherlock Holmes mystery, by Arthur Conan Doyle. How does A Study in Scarlet
stack up as a mystery? What are the rules for writing a mystery story and does Arthur Conan Doyle follow them?
What writing issue does Doyle have in common with George Lucas and JK Rowling, among others? Please call the
Northfield Branch at 847-446-5990 to register.
Lyric Opera Lecture Series
Current Events Sundays, 2:00, Main Library
Roundtable We’re beginning early this year with a Season Overview. In conjunction with the
Tuesdays, 1:30–3:00 Lyric Opera of Chicago, the Winnetka-Northfield Public Library District is pleased
Northfield Branch to present the 2008/2009 Lyric Opera Lecture Series. Lectures include historical
information, biographical details about the composer, the story of the opera, and
Dates for Summer: June 3 and 17, July 8 musical highlights. The series is held on Sundays at 2:00.
and 22, August 5 and 19 and September
9 and 23. Join your friends, neighbors August 24 - Season Overview October 12 - The Pearl Fishers
and moderator Jerry Ripp to share your
September 28 - Manon November 9 - Lulu
views on the issues of the day.
Explore
Computer the World
Corner Vacation Tools
Summer Computer Classes
To register for programs, call Reference at 847-446-7220. The Library can be a major part of your vacation plan-
ning and enjoyment. There is an extensive collection
Basic Excel of books, videos, DVDs (including the Rick Steves’
Thursday, June 5, 7:00 PM Europe series), CDs, travel guides and other materi-
Saturday, July 12, 10:00 AM als describing travel destinations. “Visit” many places
Learn the basics of using an Excel spreadsheet. through the Library’s resources, all of which give rich
backgrounds on the history, geography and sites to be
Basic Word
Saturday, June 21, 10:00 AM seen and provide information on what to expect while
traveling.
Learn the basics of Word including opening, saving and creat-
ing documents, text formatting and margins. The Library has travel guides for national and interna-
tional destinations. These can assist you in planning
One-on-One Tutoring a trip to national parks or just help you in understand-
This instruction is available for basic internet searching or ing what you will need to travel to specific areas. You
for learning to use the Library’s online catalog. Please call don’t have to purchase guides to all of your destina-
Jill at 847-446-7220. tions — just check them out from the Library, and take
them with you on your trip.
Please Note: Basic Word and Basic Excel are classes that require
prior computer knowledge and skills including the ability to use a We have the resources to make your holiday fun and
mouse and keyboard.
interesting. So visit the Library, and let us provide you
with the vacation tools you need to have a wonderful
trip.
News and Notes from Northfield
Summer Reading
The Summer Reading Kickoff Event
Saturday, June 7, 12:00–2:00 PM
Celebrate the start of summer reading with a party! Beginning at noon,
we’ll have food, drinks and prizes.
Entertainment is at 2:00 PM with the Yo-Yo Man.
Sign Up for These Rewarding Summer
Reading Programs! - June 7–August 31
Read a Lot in Camelot - Grades Preschool–4
The Amazing Reading Race - Grades 5–8
High School/Adult Summer Reading Club
Grades 9–12 and Adult
Read or listen to books and win great prizes!
News and Notes from Northfield
To register for programs, call Reference at 847-446-5990.
Special Youth Programs Book Clubs
No Girls Allowed
Yo-Yo Man Registration required.
Saturday, June 7, 2:00 PM, All Ages. The Father/Son Book Club for boys in
Duncan Yo-Yo champion, Barry North, walks the dog, rocks the baby and grades 4–8 and their dads. It meets the fol-
lowing Tuesday from 7:30–8:30 PM.
goes around the world with his yo-yo! Fun for the whole family.
June 24 Two Hot Dogs with
Everything by Paul Haven
There is no meeting in July or August.
Crime Scene Northfield
Wednesday, June 18, 3:00–3:30 PM, Grades 5–8
Registration is required and limited to 12. Girls Rule! Book Club
A terrible crime has taken place at the Northfield Library! Help us analyze Registration required.
the crime scene by lifting fingerprints, examining blood spatter and compar- Just for girls in grades 3–5!
ing shoe prints in order to catch the criminal. Third Sunday, 2:00–3:00 PM
June 15 Igraine the Brave
by Cornelia Funke
Glitter and Glue July 20 Adam Canfield of the Slash
Sunday, June 22, 2:00–2:30 PM, Ages 3–6. by Michael Winerip
Drop in any time between 2:00–2:30 to make a glitter and glue creation. August 17 Into the Woods by Lyn Gardner
Have You Hurled Today? Build Your Own Catapult Game Night
Wednesday, June 25, 7:00–7:30 PM, Grades 5–8 Wednesday, July 16, 7:00–7:30 PM, Ages 7 and
Registration is required and limited to 12. up. Registration is required and limited to 12.
Come on down and construct medieval weaponry. If there’s time, we’ll hold Join us for a fun night of Taboo Jr., Monopoly,
some hurling contests, too! Participants are asked to bring a Phillips-head Catchphrase Jr., and other games! Families
screwdriver. welcome.
Design Your Own Fairy Tale Character
Duct Tape Wallet Tuesday, August 5, 10:00 AM
Wednesday, July 2, 3:00–3:30 PM, Grades 5–8 Ages 3 and up. Registration required.
Registration is required and is limited to 12.
Use duct tape to make your very own bi-fold wallet. Customize your wallet
by choosing which colors of duct tape to use and by making a see-through Weekly Activities
ID pocket. Books & Cooks
Mondays, June 9–July 14, 4:00–4:30 PM
Registration begins June 1 and is required for
Spaghetti Bridge each session separately. Each session is limited
Wednesday, July 9. 7:00–7:30 PM, Grades 5–8 to 12 participants. Ages 5–9.
Registration is required and limited to 12.
Join Miss Debbie with two of her favorite
A noodle bridge? Yup!! Build the strongest bridge you can by using just 20 things…great books and delicious cooking.
pieces of spaghetti. Then test its strength by balancing books on top of the Lettuce boats, peanut butter bears, surprise
bridge. See if your bridge lasts longer than everyone else’s! cakes…could it get any better than this? In fact,
it could!
NOTE: Please do not attend if you are allergic
to nuts.
That Tall Juggler Guy
Saturday, July 12, 2:00 PM, All Ages. Storytime
Bring the family to watch an upbeat comedy, juggling, ball spinning, unicy- Wednesdays, 10:00-10:30 AM, June 4–July 16
cling show starring Mike Vondruska! You will also learn juggling basics. No registration, all ages.
Fun for the whole family! No registration. Come join Miss Debbie for songs, flannelboard
fun, lots of great stories and more!
Youth
For information or to register for programs, call Youth Services at 847-446-7220.
All programs in this section are held at the Main Library
Summer Reading Programs Book Discussions
Read a Lot in Camelot Registration is required for all book discussion groups.
June 7–August 31 Call 847-446-7220
Preschool – entering Grade 4
Guys Read!
Hear ye, hear ye! Youth are hereby summoned to the A book discussion for fathers and sons. Boys going into grades 5 and
Main Library or the Northfield Branch to become a up may register with their dads. It meets on the third Thursday of the
Jester, Wizard, or Scribe and earn rewards for reading. month at 7:30 PM.
Sign up on or after June 7 for Read a Lot in Camelot.
June 19 - A Week in the Woods by Andrew Clements
The Amazing Reading Race Kickoff Event July 17 - The Boy Who Saved Baseball
Saturday, June 7, 2–4 PM, Youth entering grades 5–8 by John H. Ritter
Celebrate the start of Summer Reading with a party! August 21 - Iron Thunder by Avi
We’ll have food, drinks and entertainment. Don’t miss
the debut of Wii™ gaming at the library! Plus, sign up
for the Amazing Reading Race at the kickoff event on Books-n-Bites
Saturday and receive a prize. Designed for students in grades 3 and 4. It meets on Wednesdays,
during the summer, from 3:45–4:30 PM.
The Amazing Reading Race June 18 - Fergus Crane
June 7–August 31, Youth entering grades 5–8 by Paul Stewart and Chris Riddell
During the Amazing Reading Race, either read many July 23 - Oggie Cooder by Sarah Weeks
different genres or count your pages to earn prizes. At
the end of the summer, one lucky person will win a
Flip Ultra Digital Video Camera.
Books-n-Bites Special Edition
High School/Adult Join us for this special Books-N-Bites program. We
Summer Reading Club will discuss the book and have a screening of Willy
June 7–August 31, Grades 9–12 and Adult Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. Designed for
Sign up for this rewarding summer program! Register students in grades 3 and 4, it meets the following
early and receive a water bottle while supplies last. Wednesday from 2:00–4:00 PM.
Read a minimum of five titles, and you’ll be entered in August 20 - Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
a drawing to win a Flip Ultra Digital Video Camera by Roald Dahl
at the end of the summer. Weekly prizes will also be
awarded.
Mother-Daughter Book Discussion
This is for girls (fourth grade and up) and their mothers and meets the
third Sunday of the month at 3:30 PM.
Drop-in Storytimes
No registration is needed. June 22 - Homeless Bird by Gloria Whelan
July 20 - Ruby Holler by Sharon Creech
Lapsit (18–28 months)
Mondays, June 23–July 28, 9:30–9:50 AM August 17 - My Louisiana Sky by Kimberly Willis Holt
Tuesdays, June 24–July 29, 9:30–9:50 AM
Toddler Time (24–36 months)
Mondays, June 23–July 28, 10:30–11:00 AM
Tuesdays, June 24–July 29, 10:30–11:00 AM Game On! Wii™
Saturdays, June 21, July 19 and
Bright Beginnings (3–17 months) August 16, 2:00–4:00 PM
Wednesdays, June 25–July 30, 9:30–10:00 AM Grades 5 and up
Registration required
Preschool (3–6 years old)
Wednesdays, June 25–July 30, 10:30–11:00 AM What can be better than an afternoon of Wii™ gaming
on a giant screen? Answer: nothing! Space is limited
Preschool Stories and Crafts to 20 gamers so everyone will have a chance to play.
(3–6 years old)
Thursdays, June 26–July 31, 10:30–11:15 AM
Programs
Special Programs at the Main Library
To register for many of the programs on this page call 847-446-7220.
Let’s Explore Music Together The Incredible Gross-Out Hour of a graphics tablet for drawing anima-
Tuesday, June 17, 9:30–10:15 AM Thursday, July 10, 6:30 PM tion and how you can use it to make a
Infants–5, Registration required and Grades 3–4, Registration required. video for the 2nd Annual Studio 60093
space is limited. Limited to 20 “scientists.” Children’s Video Fest.
Registered Music Together teachers Enjoy disgusting activities that ooze
Sandra Cross and Scott Will present a with excitement.
demonstration of their class which in- Summer Memory Book
cludes songs, movement and instrument Thursday, August 21, 10:30–11:30 AM
play. Art in the Park(ing Lot) Grades 2–5, Registration required.
Sunday, July 13, 2:00 PM Gather up photos and paper souvenirs to
Ages 8 and up, Registration required. create a fun and artistic memory book
Music and Movement for show and tell when school starts.
Wear your old clothes and bring your Bring up to 6 copies of any photos.
Thursday, June 19, 10:30–11:15 AM imagination. We’ll “paint like Pollack”
Ages 3-6 in the parking lot and celebrate art!
Singing, dancing and general music-
making, plus rhythmic instruments and
scarf activities! Castle-Building
Tuesday, July 15, 2:00 PM
Grades 1 and up, Registration required Family Programs
Movie Afternoon The following programs do not require
Build castles to take home, and help us
Tuesday, June 24, 2:00 PM construct a large castle to be on display registration.
Join us for popcorn and videos from the at the Library! Join us to celebrate Read
Chicago International Children’s Film a Lot in Camelot. The Jester and His Castle
Festival and Studio 60093. Children un- Saturday, June 21, 10:00–11:00 AM
der the age of 8 must be accompanied
by an adult. Library Olympics Caton Enterprises, Ltd. presents how a
Monday, July 21, 2:00 PM castle works through the eyes of a jest-
Grades 1–2, Registration required. er. Learn about who lives in the castle,
what the jobs are, what a jester does and
PJ Stories Monday, July 28, 2:00 PM perhaps even some juggling!
Thursday, June 26, 6:30 PM Grades 3–4, Registration required.
The stars will be twinkling, and we’ll be Test your Olympiad skills with some
reading bedtime stories at the Library. unusual competitions that you won’t Mother Goose and Friends
Come in your PJ’s if you like and Teddy see in Beijing. Sign up early, only 20 Wednesday, June 25, 6:30–7:10 PM
is welcome too! athletes will be admitted to each com- Mary Jane Haley returns with her nurs-
petition. ery rhyme friends. Enjoy puppetry,
rhyme and creative dramatics.
Captain Underpants Party!
Monday, June 30, 6:30 PM A Special “Knight”:
Grades 1 and 2; Registration required. PJ Stories and Games Little Kids Little Songs
Thursday, July 24, 6:30 PM Sunday, June 29, 2:30–3:00 PM
Fun, games, activities and snacks! Lots
of laughs! Play some of your favorite games, Con- Flute Sweets and Tickletoons bring their
centration and Bingo, and listen to a sto- imaginative and fun music and storythe-
ry or two. Bring your parents and make ater to the Library.
An American Girl Doll a “knight” of it!
Garden Party
Sunday, July 6, 2:00 PM, Ages 5 and up Silly Songs for Silly Kids
Limited to 15; Registration required. Royalty for a Day and Their Silly Parents
Saturday, July 26, 3:00–4:00 PM Thursday, July 10, 2:00–3:00 PM
You and your American Girl dolls are Ages 4–6, Registration required.
invited to a party. We’ll make a garden Dave Rudolf returns with his Parents
party craft, play a game and have lem- It’s a royal party for aspiring princes Choice Award-winning program of
onade and cookies. and princesses, with fairy-tale inspired music and fun.
stories, games and crafts. Sign up early,
there is only space for 20 young royals.
Catch the Reading Bug
Fun With Cartoons with Rob Westcott
with cartoonist V. G. Myers Wednesday, August 6, 2:00–2:45 PM
Video Animation Seminar
Wednesday, July 9, 4:00–5:00 PM All ages
Grades 2 and up; Registration required. Thursday, July 31, 7:00 PM
Ages 5 and up, Registration required. This program is filled with magic, pup-
Learn the art of cartooning, make some petry, story-telling and audience inter-
of your own and be prepared to “bug Learn to use our new animation program action. It inspires kids to read and pres-
out” with cartoons. Flip Boom. We will demonstrate the use ents steps to a healthier you.
An Artful Summer
Source
The
Join us this summer when we highlight our revamped art collection with a series of lectures
from the focusing on the collections of the Art Institute of Chicago.
WINNETKA-NORTHFIELD
PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
Celebrate America!
Main Library Sunday, June 22, 2:00, Main Library
768 Oak Street Lecturer: Tricia Smith Scanlan
Winnetka, Illinois 60093-2583 Adjunct Lecturer
847-446-7220 Department of Museum Education
www.winnetkalibrary.org
The Art Institute of Chicago
Northfield Branch and Instructor, DePaul University
1785 Orchard Lane
Northfield, Illinois 60093-3432
847-446-5990
www.northfieldbranch.org Travels Through Asia
Sunday, June 29, 2:00, Main Library
Lecturer: Sarah E. Alvarez
Assistant Director
Library Hours Department of Museum Education
Monday – Thursday 9 – 9
The Art Institute of Chicago
Friday – Saturday 9 – 5
Sunday 1 – 5
The Birth of European
Library Trustees Modernism: Art from
Susan Garland, President the Turn of the
John Jansson, Twentieth Century
VicePresident/Secretary Sunday, July 13, 2:00, Main Library
Gerald Smith, Treasurer Lecturer: Tamara Faulkner-Beard
Charles “Josh” McQueen
Alex Moore
Berna Pollak
Carole Smith The Winnetka-Northfield Public Library District is subject to the requirements of the Americans with
Disabilities Act of 1990. Any individual who plans to attend any program at the library and who requires a
special accommodation, or anyone who has questions regarding accessibility to the library, is requested to
Library Director phone the library at 847-446-7220 (Main Library) or 847-446-5990 (Northfield Branch).
David J. Seleb
Library Staff
Juli Janovicz, Adult Services
Bronwyn Parhad, Youth Services NON-PROFIT ORG.
Judy Wright, Circulation
ECRWSS
Jane Levine, Technical Services
Karen Templeton, Public Relations U.S. POSTAGE PAID
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WINNETKA, IL
Friends of the Library
Nancy Streiff, President
The Winnetka-Northfield
Library Foundation
John Hines, President
LIBRARY CLOSINGS
Postal Patron
Both facilities will be closed
Independence Day
Friday, July 4
Labor Day
Monday, September 1