NORTHBROOK PUBLIC LIBRARY SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Wednesday-ology (Grades 2-5)

When: Wednesday, June 19, 2013 - 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Where: Youth Services Activity Room

Love the Monsterology and Dragonology Handbooks? We’ll cover your favorite topics each week with an assortment of interactive and ridiculously fun activities. Call 847.272.4300 to register.

The Gang's All Here

When: Wednesday, June 19, 2013 - 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Where: Auditorium

A Soldier (Eugene Pallette) falls for a chorus girl (Alice Faye) and then has to leave on active duty in the Pacific. But the real reason to watch this film is the fantastic musical numbers featuring great swing music with the Benny Goodman Orchestra, Alice Faye, and the incomparable Carmen Miranda in one of the wildest production numbers featuring chorus girls wielding gigantic bananas and other fruits...it has to be seen to be believed!
PRESENTED IN 35MM
1943
103 minutes

**CANCELLED* HeritageQuest Online

When: Thursday, June 20, 2013 - 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Find your ancestors and discover the past using HeritageQuest Online. Learn how to search the six core areas, including U.S.
Federal Censuses, indexes to genealogy and local history periodicals; Revolutionary War records; and local and family histories. There will be hands-on practice for the last part of the class.

Current Events

When: Thursday, June 20, 2013 - 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Where: Auditorium

Voice your opinion and hear the opinions of others on the important events of the day. For today's topics see northshoreflashpoints.blogspot.com.

Wee Play - Drop In (0-24 months with adult)

When: Thursday, June 20, 2013 - 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Where: Youth Services Activity Room

Music, Mother Goose, rhymes, giggles and books for caregiver and baby. Both sessions are for birth to 24 months.

Wee Play - Drop In (0-24 months with adult)

When: Thursday, June 20, 2013 - 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
Where: Youth Services Activity Room

Music, Mother Goose, rhymes, giggles and books for caregiver and baby. Both sessions are for birth to 24 months.

Tablet/Smartphone ebook Class

When: Thursday, June 20, 2013 - 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Where: Interactive Classroom

Learn how to get a library ebook onto your tablet or smartphone! For Apple, Android, and NOOK Color and NOOK Tablet users. Bring you device and your library card.

Born Digital: Teen ePub (Grades 6-12)

When: Thursday, June 20, 2013 - 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Do you have a story to tell?

Learn the art of electronic book publishing and be ready to experiment with a variety of media (embedded pictures, music, movies, links) to help tell your tale. In this 7-week program (1st meeting is mandatory, the last is your deadline and the rest are open labs) we’ll focus on helping you craft a strong story and turn it into a multidimensional ebook, downloadable from the library’s website. Please come with a written story (even if it’s rough).

Thursday, June 13, 2-4 p.m. MANDATORY MEETING

Every Thursday (except July 4th) from June 20 – July 18, 3-4 p.m. OPEN LAB

Thursday, July 25, 3-4 p.m. DEADLINE

Chat 'n Chew - A Tale Dark and Grimm (Grades 4-8)

When: Thursday, June 20, 2013 - 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Where: Youth Services Activity Room

Join the discussion of A Tale Dark and Grimm by Adam Gidwitz. Call 847.272.4300 to register. Pick up a copy of the book at the Youth Services Desk.

Suspicious Minds: Gone Girl

When: Thursday, June 20, 2013 - 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Where: Pollak Room

Leah White leads a discussion of the hugely popular thriller "Gone Girl" by Gillian Flynn as part of the Suspicious Minds mystery discussion group.

A man is suspected of murdering his wife after she disappears on their fifth wedding anniversary.

Organize and Reduce Paper Clutter

When: Thursday, June 20, 2013 - 7:00 PM - 8:45 PM
Where: Auditorium

Do you have piles of unfiled papers, waste time trying to find what you’re looking for, and have a hard time deciding what to keep? Professional organizer Bonnie Hillman Shay will share practical techniques to help you get organized. Learn how to reduce the amount of paper you receive, how to sort your papers and set up a filing system, and how to build habits to help you maintain your new system.

Gentle Yoga

When: Friday, June 21, 2013 - 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Where: Auditorium

Yoga instructor Olga Rudiak leads a series of yoga sessions for improved physical strength, relaxation and mental clarity. Exercises are done in a chair or standing not on the floor.

Introduction to Wordpress

When: Friday, June 21, 2013 - 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Where: Interactive Classroom

Find out how to create your own free, Wordpress blog in this hands-on class for beginners. Requires basic internet/mouse skills and a working email account.

Global Adventure Club (Grades 4-6)

When: Friday, June 21, 2013 - 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Where: Youth Services Activity Room

Match your where-in-the-world wits with other kids in this awesome club for the geographically inclined. Be forewarned: you may learn things your parents don't know. We will play strategy games and explore the rich world of internet geography. Call 847.272.4300 to register.

Mocha & More Book Discussion - Jr. High Edition (Grades 6-8)

When: Friday, June 21, 2013 - 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

The False Prince
by Jennifer Nielsen

Set in the imaginary medieval kingdom of Carthya, Sage, a 15 year old orphan is purchased, along with several other orphans, and forced to participate in a brutal, winner-take-all contest to earn the right to assume the identity of the long lost Prince Jaron and ascend the throne. The competition turns fierce when the boys realize the winner will be the only survivor.

This Special Edition Mocha & More is JUST for students in or going into Junior High! Same rules apply, though – free book to the first 7 people to register, your first drink is on us and we meet at Starbucks on Cherry.

AARP Driver Safety, part 2

When: Saturday, June 22, 2013 - 9:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Where: Pollak Room

This two-session defensive driving course sponsored by AARP will help make you a better and safer driver. You may be eligible for a discount on the liability portion of your car insurance.

Asia FantAsia (Kindergarten+)

When: Saturday, June 22, 2013 - 1:00 PM - 1:45 PM
Where: Auditorium

Join master storyteller Robert Kikuchi-Yngojo on an adventure of the imagination as he weaves folk tales and myths from Korea, Japan, China, Tibet, Afghanistan and other Asian cultures with music, movement and wild facial gestures to bring the characters and places to life.

Games Outside the Box (All Ages)

When: Monday, June 24, 2013 - 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Calling all Gamers, Techies, Engineers, Builders, Strategists, Creators, Geeks and Out-of-the-Box thinkers - it's time to play! Each week we'll be featuring a different game, program, hardware or toy. Stop in and let's see what you can do!
June 17: MaKey MaKey
June 24: Legos
July 1: Chess and other Strategy Games
July 8: Rube Goldberg/Domino Races
July 15: Minecraft
July 22: K’Nex
July 29: Legos

Teen Screen - The Hunger Games (PG-13)

When: Monday, June 24, 2013 - 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Where: Youth Services Activity Room

School is out, the days are long and we have the whole summer in front of us! We’ve already read the book, so let’s get comfortable and watch the movie! We’re going to do it right, with lots of popcorn, soda and movie candy. Be prepared to fanatically debate/defend your position on Gale v. Peeta, book v. movie and Katniss v. Tris.

Summer Storytime - Drop In

When: Tuesday, June 25, 2013 - 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Where: Youth Services Activity Room

Toddler Storytime for 24-36 months with caregiver
Preschool Storytime for Ages 3-5

Summer Storytime - Drop In

When: Wednesday, June 26, 2013 - 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Where: Youth Services Activity Room

Toddler Storytime for 24-36 months with caregiver
Preschool Storytime for Ages 3-5

42nd Street

When: Wednesday, June 26, 2013 - 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Where: Auditorium

Julian Marsh (Warner Baxter), a successful Broadway director, produces a new show, in spite of his poor health. The money comes from a rich older man, who is in love with the star of the show, Dorothy Brock. But Dorothy (Bebe Daniels) doesn't respond to his love, because she's still in love with her old partner. On the night before the premiere, Dorothy breaks her ankle and Peggy Sawyer (Ruby Keeler), one of the chorus girls, must take over. Nominated for Best Picture, the film features great production numbers including "Shuffle Off to Buffalo" and "42nd Street".
PRESENTED IN 16MM
1933
89 minutes

Independent Film maker Reid Schultz will discuss the entire Busby Berkely film series after both screenings of "42nd Street". Film discussion sponsored by the Friends.

The Maker Lab (Drop-In)

When: Wednesday, June 26, 2013 - 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Where: Youth Services Activity Room

Want to take the Summer Reading Club further and get a Create or Play stamp for your passport? Drop-in to write a new book ending or create a book related craft or movie. We'll have the supplies; you bring the ideas. Completed projects can be displayed in our Create/Play Gallery. For Youth Summer Reading Club participants only.

Wednesday-ology (Grades 2-5)

When: Wednesday, June 26, 2013 - 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Where: Youth Services Activity Room

Love the Monsterology and Dragonology Handbooks? We’ll cover your favorite topics each week with an assortment of interactive and ridiculously fun activities. Call 847.272.4300 to register.

Books and Brews

When: Wednesday, June 26, 2013 - 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

In addition to our Books on Tap discussion series, we meet in alternate months for a casual discussion of books over beverages and snacks. Join us at the Landmark Inn on Shermer to tell us what you're reading now and hear about great books from fellow tappers.

Mock Newbery Book Discussion - The Center of Everything by Linda Urban (Gr. 4-7)

When: Wednesday, June 26, 2013 - 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Where: Youth Services Activity Room

As twelve-year-old Ruby waits to give a speech to honor the town's founder and inventor of the doughnut, she remembers recent events that she wishes she could change. Call 847.272.4300 to register. Pick up a copy of the book at the Youth Services Desk.

42nd Street

When: Wednesday, June 26, 2013 - 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Where: Auditorium

Julian Marsh (Warner Baxter), a successful Broadway director, produces a new show, in spite of his poor health. The money comes from a rich older man, who is in love with the star of the show, Dorothy Brock. But Dorothy (Bebe Daniels) doesn't respond to his love, because she's still in love with her old partner. On the night before the premiere, Dorothy breaks her ankle and Peggy Sawyer (Ruby Keeler), one of the chorus girls, must take over. Nominated for Best Picture, the film features great production numbers including "Shuffle Off to Buffalo" and "42nd Street".
PRESENTED IN 16MM
1933
89 minutes

Independent Film maker Reid Schultz will discuss the entire Busby Berkely film series after both screenings of "42nd Street". Film discussion sponsored by the Friends.

Introduction to Tumblr

When: Thursday, June 27, 2013 - 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Where: Interactive Classroom

Discover what Tumblr is, how to create an account on this micro-blogging site, and how to create posts and follow others. Requires basic internet/mouse skills and a working email account.

Great Ideas

When: Thursday, June 27, 2013 - 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Where: Auditorium

Focus on Zionism. For today's topics see northshoreflashpoints.blogspot.com.

Wee Play - Drop In (0-24 months with adult)

When: Thursday, June 27, 2013 - 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Where: Youth Services Activity Room

Music, Mother Goose, rhymes, giggles and books for caregiver and baby. Both sessions are for birth to 24 months.

Wee Play - Drop In (0-24 months with adult)

When: Thursday, June 27, 2013 - 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
Where: Youth Services Activity Room

Music, Mother Goose, rhymes, giggles and books for caregiver and baby. Both sessions are for birth to 24 months.

Born Digital: Teen ePub (Grades 6-12)

When: Thursday, June 27, 2013 - 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Do you have a story to tell?

Learn the art of electronic book publishing and be ready to experiment with a variety of media (embedded pictures, music, movies, links) to help tell your tale. In this 7-week program (1st meeting is mandatory, the last is your deadline and the rest are open labs) we’ll focus on helping you craft a strong story and turn it into a multidimensional ebook, downloadable from the library’s website. Please come with a written story (even if it’s rough).

Thursday, June 13, 2-4 p.m. MANDATORY MEETING

Every Thursday (except July 4th) from June 20 – July 18, 3-4 p.m. OPEN LAB

Thursday, July 25, 3-4 p.m. DEADLINE

Gentle Yoga

When: Friday, June 28, 2013 - 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Where: Auditorium

Yoga instructor Olga Rudiak leads a series of yoga sessions for improved physical strength, relaxation and mental clarity. Exercises are done in a chair or standing not on the floor.

Happy Birthday, Amelia Bedelia (Grades PreK-2)

When: Friday, June 28, 2013 - 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Where: Youth Services Activity Room

Amelia Bedelia is turning 50 (!) and we are throwing a party to celebrate. Come join us for cake, party games, and all things Amelia. Call 847.272.4300 to register.

Escape from Planet Earth

When: Saturday, June 29, 2013 - 2:00 PM - 3:15 PM
Where: Auditorium

Rated PG
89 Minutes

Escape from Planet Earth

When: Saturday, June 29, 2013 - 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Where: Auditorium

Rated PG
89 Minutes

Games Outside the Box (All Ages)

When: Monday, July 01, 2013 - 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Calling all Gamers, Techies, Engineers, Builders, Strategists, Creators, Geeks and Out-of-the-Box thinkers - it's time to play! Each week we'll be featuring a different game, program, hardware or toy. Stop in and let's see what you can do!
June 17: MaKey MaKey
June 24: Legos
July 1: Chess and other Strategy Games
July 8: Rube Goldberg/Domino Races
July 15: Minecraft
July 22: K’Nex
July 29: Legos

Poetry Discussion

When: Tuesday, July 02, 2013 - 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Where: Civic Room

Join us for poetry discussions with literary critic Isabel Soffer. No advance reading is required.

Drop-In Summer Storytime

When: Tuesday, July 02, 2013 - 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Where: Youth Services Activity Room

Storytime for Toddlers (24-36 months and caregiver)
and Preschoolers (Ages 3-5)

Drop-In Summer Storytime

When: Wednesday, July 03, 2013 - 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Where: Youth Services Activity Room

Storytime for Toddlers (24-36 months and caregiver)
and Preschoolers (Ages 3-5)

Guided Meditation

When: Wednesday, July 03, 2013 - 10:30 AM - 11:45 AM
Where: Pollak Room

Om Johari teaches meditation techniques. Relax, renew, refresh and experience the stress-relieving benefits of meditation during guided sessions.

The Maker Lab (Drop-In)

When: Wednesday, July 03, 2013 - 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Where: Youth Services Activity Room

Want to take the Summer Reading Club further and get a Create or Play stamp for your passport? Drop-in to write a new book ending or create a book related craft or movie. We'll have the supplies; you bring the ideas. Completed projects can be displayed in our Create/Play Gallery. For Youth Summer Reading Club participants only.

Library Closed for 4th of July

When: Thursday, July 04, 2013 - All Day

The library will be closed all day today for Independence Day.

Wee Play - Drop In (0-24 months with adult)

When: Thursday, July 04, 2013 - 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Where: Youth Services Activity Room

Music, Mother Goose, rhymes, giggles and books for caregiver and baby. Both sessions are for birth to 24 months.

Wee Play - Drop In (0-24 months with adult)

When: Thursday, July 04, 2013 - 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
Where: Youth Services Activity Room

Music, Mother Goose, rhymes, giggles and books for caregiver and baby. Both sessions are for birth to 24 months.

Gentle Yoga

When: Friday, July 05, 2013 - 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Where: Auditorium

Yoga instructor Olga Rudiak leads a series of yoga sessions for improved physical strength, relaxation and mental clarity. Exercises are done in a chair or standing not on the floor.

The Artist

When: Friday, July 05, 2013 - 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Where: Youth Services Activity Room

Learn art history and have fun as we explore three different types of art: recycled, graffiti, and abstract. We will also explore three different types of media to create our own masterpieces. Come ready to make a mess!

Parisian Salon Concerts

When: Friday, July 05, 2013 - 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Where: Auditorium

Parisian Salon Concerts welcome French harpist and composer Isabelle Olivier, visiting from Paris and recent Kickstarter star for her musical project, "Don't Worry, Be Happy." That same night, Consuelo Lepauw will perform the magnificient violin concerto by Johannes Brahms, accompanied on the piano by her "Chicagoan of the Year" brother, George Lepauw.

ScribbleMonster presents Creative Musical Playtime (Families)

When: Saturday, July 06, 2013 - 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Where: Auditorium

Sing, think, play, dance, share and get creative with our “kindie rock” friends. If you’ve heard ScribbleMonster on the radio, you know they like to have a good time and want you to join in, too. ScribbleMonster’s open-ended approach to music is fun for kids of all ages and abilities.
Saturday, July 6, 10-11 a.m., Auditorium

Mad Scientists - SIPs (Grades 3-5)

When: Sunday, July 07, 2013 - 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Where: Youth Services Activity Room

The madness continues with this monthly hands-on science program. Construct SIPs - sub-irrigated planters - for plants that will grow and grow some more in the Library's green room and at your home. Dress for mess! Call 847.272.4300 to register.

Games Outside the Box (All Ages)

When: Monday, July 08, 2013 - 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Calling all Gamers, Techies, Engineers, Builders, Strategists, Creators, Geeks and Out-of-the-Box thinkers - it's time to play! Each week we'll be featuring a different game, program, hardware or toy. Stop in and let's see what you can do!
June 17: MaKey MaKey
June 24: Legos
July 1: Chess and other Strategy Games
July 8: Rube Goldberg/Domino Races
July 15: Minecraft
July 22: K’Nex
July 29: Legos

Low Vision Support Group

When: Tuesday, July 09, 2013 - 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Where: Pollak Room

Learn about advances that may help improve your reading experiences and quality of life.

Drop-In Summer Storytime

When: Tuesday, July 09, 2013 - 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Where: Youth Services Activity Room

Storytime for Toddlers (24-36 months and caregiver)
and Preschoolers (Ages 3-5)

Drop-In Summer Storytime

When: Wednesday, July 10, 2013 - 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Where: Youth Services Activity Room

Storytime for Toddlers (24-36 months and caregiver)
and Preschoolers (Ages 3-5)

Guided Meditation

When: Wednesday, July 10, 2013 - 10:30 AM - 11:45 AM
Where: Pollak Room

Om Johari teaches meditation techniques. Relax, renew, refresh and experience the stress-relieving benefits of meditation during guided sessions.

The Maker Lab (Drop-In)

When: Wednesday, July 10, 2013 - 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Where: Youth Services Activity Room

Want to take the Summer Reading Club further and get a Create or Play stamp for your passport? Drop-in to write a new book ending or create a book related craft or movie. We'll have the supplies; you bring the ideas. Completed projects can be displayed in our Create/Play Gallery. For Youth Summer Reading Club participants only.

Detective Club

When: Wednesday, July 10, 2013 - 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Where: Youth Services Activity Room

Join us for some code cracking, secret messaging and other crime-solving activities. Solve a mystery in the library using your sleuthing skills. Need to attend all three sessions.

Great Ideas

When: Thursday, July 11, 2013 - 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Where: Auditorium

For today's topics see northshoreflashpoints.blogspot.com.

Wee Play - Drop In (0-24 months with adult)

When: Thursday, July 11, 2013 - 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Where: Youth Services Activity Room

Music, Mother Goose, rhymes, giggles and books for caregiver and baby. Both sessions are for birth to 24 months.

Wee Play - Drop In (0-24 months with adult)

When: Thursday, July 11, 2013 - 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
Where: Youth Services Activity Room

Music, Mother Goose, rhymes, giggles and books for caregiver and baby. Both sessions are for birth to 24 months.

Born Digital: Teen ePub (Grades 6-12)

When: Thursday, July 11, 2013 - 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Do you have a story to tell?

Learn the art of electronic book publishing and be ready to experiment with a variety of media (embedded pictures, music, movies, links) to help tell your tale. In this 7-week program (1st meeting is mandatory, the last is your deadline and the rest are open labs) we’ll focus on helping you craft a strong story and turn it into a multidimensional ebook, downloadable from the library’s website. Please come with a written story (even if it’s rough).

Thursday, June 13, 2-4 p.m. MANDATORY MEETING

Every Thursday (except July 4th) from June 20 – July 18, 3-4 p.m. OPEN LAB

Thursday, July 25, 3-4 p.m. DEADLINE

Chicago YIVO - Duo Controverso

When: Thursday, July 11, 2013 - 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Where: Auditorium

"The World's First and Only Klezmer Harpist." Beyond merely adapting Jewish tunes to the harp, Annette Bjorling creates a unique voice that fits naturally within the idiom of Yiddish music. Kurt Bjorling is director of the Chicago Klezmer Ensemble and a member of Brave Old World.

He has also toured and recorded with the Klezmatics and violinist Itzhak Perlman. In addition to his Yiddish music, he has been active playing jazz, chamber music and various styles of ethnic music, as well as performing music for theater.

Northbrook Voices

When: Friday, July 12, 2013 - All Day
Where: Interactive Classroom

Northbrook Voices is an oral history project co-sponsored by the Northbrook Historical Society and the Northbrook Public Library. Our mission is to record and preserve the stories of life in Northbrook for the education and enrichment of future generations.

Gentle Yoga

When: Friday, July 12, 2013 - 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Where: Auditorium

Yoga instructor Olga Rudiak leads a series of yoga sessions for improved physical strength, relaxation and mental clarity. Exercises are done in a chair or standing not on the floor.

The Artist

When: Friday, July 12, 2013 - 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Where: Youth Services Activity Room

Learn art history and have fun as we explore three different types of art: recycled, graffiti, and abstract. We will also explore three different types of media to create our own masterpieces. Come ready to make a mess!

Essential Tremor Support Group

When: Saturday, July 13, 2013 - 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Where: Pollak Room

Informal discussions emphasize medication and coping techniques.

Sensory Storytime for Children of All Abilities (Ages 3-8 with Caregiver)

When: Saturday, July 13, 2013 - 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Where: Youth Services Activity Room

This inclusive storytime, designed for children with autism spectrum disorders, sensory integration challenges, and other developmental disabilities, is filled with stories, music, rhymes and playtime. Siblings are welcome. Register online or call 847.272.4300. Please fill out a short questionnaire, available at the Youth Services desk or online at http://tinyurl.com/Stories-and-Play, prior to the program.

Northbrook Public Library Day at the Botanic Garden

When: Sunday, July 14, 2013 - 1:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Northbrook Public Library Cardholders are invited to a private tour of the Garden's Lenhardt Library and gallery talk on the exhibit, "Butterflies in Print." Spend the rest of the afternoon exploring all the Botanic Garden has to offer. Free parking is included. Space is limited. Register by July 2 by calling 847-272-2958.

Illinois Poetry Society Meeting

When: Sunday, July 14, 2013 - 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Where: Civic Room

The Illinois State Poetry Society has a chapter that meets at the library. New members are welcome. Bring 10-12 copies of two of your poems.

Great Books

When: Monday, July 15, 2013 - 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Where: Civic Room

Readings are from the book "Politics, Leadership and Justice." Participants can buy the book from the Great Books website or by calling 1-800-222-5870.

Games Outside the Box (All Ages)

When: Monday, July 15, 2013 - 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Calling all Gamers, Techies, Engineers, Builders, Strategists, Creators, Geeks and Out-of-the-Box thinkers - it's time to play! Each week we'll be featuring a different game, program, hardware or toy. Stop in and let's see what you can do!
June 17: MaKey MaKey
June 24: Legos
July 1: Chess and other Strategy Games
July 8: Rube Goldberg/Domino Races
July 15: Minecraft
July 22: K’Nex
July 29: Legos

Book Discussion: The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry

When: Tuesday, July 16, 2013 - 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Where: Civic Room

Nancy Buehler leads a discussion of "The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry" by Rachel Joyce.

Upon receiving a letter from an old friend who is dying in a hospice, a man burdened with many regrets sets out on foot across England to visit her.

Drop-In Summer Storytime

When: Tuesday, July 16, 2013 - 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Where: Youth Services Activity Room

Storytime for Toddlers (24-36 months and caregiver)
and Preschoolers (Ages 3-5)

Science Explorers (Grades 1 & 2)

When: Tuesday, July 16, 2013 - 4:15 PM - 5:00 PM
Where: Youth Services Activity Room

Itching to experiment? Explore basic science concepts with hands on activities. Get ready to get messy and learn something too. Call 847.272.4300 to register.

Shoot Like a Pro

When: Tuesday, July 16, 2013 - 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Where: Auditorium

Award-winning photojournalist John Dziekan shares his passion for telling stories through photography. Learn how you can take better photographs and gain a better understanding of lighting situations and shooting angles. Dziekan, a former Chicago Tribune staff photographer with over 30 years of experience, will show images and share tools and techniques that can make a huge difference in the final photograph.

Drop-In Summer Storytime

When: Wednesday, July 17, 2013 - 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Where: Youth Services Activity Room

Storytime for Toddlers (24-36 months and caregiver)
and Preschoolers (Ages 3-5)

Guided Meditation

When: Wednesday, July 17, 2013 - 10:30 AM - 11:45 AM
Where: Pollak Room

Om Johari teaches meditation techniques. Relax, renew, refresh and experience the stress-relieving benefits of meditation during guided sessions.

The Maker Lab (Drop-In)

When: Wednesday, July 17, 2013 - 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Where: Youth Services Activity Room

Want to take the Summer Reading Club further and get a Create or Play stamp for your passport? Drop-in to write a new book ending or create a book related craft or movie. We'll have the supplies; you bring the ideas. Completed projects can be displayed in our Create/Play Gallery. For Youth Summer Reading Club participants only.

Detective Club

When: Wednesday, July 17, 2013 - 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Where: Youth Services Activity Room

Join us for some code cracking, secret messaging and other crime-solving activities. Solve a mystery in the library using your sleuthing skills. Need to attend all three sessions.

Current Events

When: Thursday, July 18, 2013 - 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Where: Auditorium

Voice your opinion and hear the opinions of others on the important events of the day. For today's topics see northshoreflashpoints.blogspot.com.

Wee Play - Drop In (0-24 months with adult)

When: Thursday, July 18, 2013 - 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Where: Youth Services Activity Room

Music, Mother Goose, rhymes, giggles and books for caregiver and baby. Both sessions are for birth to 24 months.

Wee Play - Drop In (0-24 months with adult)

When: Thursday, July 18, 2013 - 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
Where: Youth Services Activity Room

Music, Mother Goose, rhymes, giggles and books for caregiver and baby. Both sessions are for birth to 24 months.

Born Digital: Teen ePub (Grades 6-12)

When: Thursday, July 18, 2013 - 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Do you have a story to tell?

Learn the art of electronic book publishing and be ready to experiment with a variety of media (embedded pictures, music, movies, links) to help tell your tale. In this 7-week program (1st meeting is mandatory, the last is your deadline and the rest are open labs) we’ll focus on helping you craft a strong story and turn it into a multidimensional ebook, downloadable from the library’s website. Please come with a written story (even if it’s rough).

Thursday, June 13, 2-4 p.m. MANDATORY MEETING

Every Thursday (except July 4th) from June 20 – July 18, 3-4 p.m. OPEN LAB

Thursday, July 25, 3-4 p.m. DEADLINE

Chat 'n Chew - The Apothecary (Grades 4-8)

When: Thursday, July 18, 2013 - 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Where: Youth Services Activity Room

Join the discussion of The Apothecary by Maile Meloy. Register online or call 847.272.4300. Pick up a copy of the book at the Youth Services Desk.