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		Read Fest: A celebration of reading for adults, teens, & kids!
		Saturday, June 2, 2012 10 am - 2:45 pm Come to the Library for a day of fun as we celebrate reading with a variety of exciting activities. Featured Speakers! Meet Candace Fleming, author of books such as Amelia Lost, The Lincolns, Muncha! Muncha! Muncha! and many more! Skype with Jim Benton, author of the popular Dear Dumb Diary and Franny K. Stein series for kids. Informative! Explore the latest reading apps, sign up to get customized reading recommendations, discover digital books for kids, learn about eReaders and MyMediaMall, participate in a catalog scavenger hunt, win prizes and more! Interactive! Do you have a favorite book you're excited to share? Record a book recommendation and have your photo taken for a READ poster! Or see if you can make it through all the questions in "Who Wants to Be a Book Whiz?" You'll earn a prize with each correct answer. We'll have questions ready for kids, teens and adults alike! Fun! Head outside to enjoy the sunshine and create your own work of art by drawing a scene from your favorite story in chalk, and join us inside for storytime on the stage. Dress up as your favorite book character and show off your costume in a parade around the Library! For more information, go to www.webrary.org/readfest.pdf.
Wednesday May 16, 2012			Go To Top
	2:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Scrabble for Adults
		Exercise your mind and enjoy friendly games of Scrabble with other word-makers. Drop in.
		Location: Cooperman Room (second floor)

	6:30 PM - 7:30 PM	Getting Dirty
		Grades 3-6 Discover the science behind things that grow. In this session, we'll learn the dirt on dirt! Registration required.
		Location: Activity Room (lower level)


	7:00 PM - 8:30 PM	Intro to Digital Cameras
		Learn about basic digital camera features and how to transfer photos to a computer. If you have a digital camera, please bring it to class along with its manual and any cables that came with it. Registration limited to 4. Morton Grove residents have priority. Prerequisite: All participants must be experienced and comfortable with using the Internet. Registration opens: 9 am May 2, 2012
		Location: Cooperman Room (second floor)
		REGISTRATION CLOSED. (WAITING LIST FULL)
Thursday May 17, 2012			Go To Top
	10:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Book Discussion: How to Read the Air
		Join us for a book discussion of Dinaw Mengestu's How to Read the Air. Leaving behind his marriage and job in New York, Jonas, the son of Ethiopian immigrants, sets out to retrace his mother and father's trip and weave together a family history that will take him from the war-torn Ethiopia of his parents' youth to his life in the America of today. Refreshments will be provided. Discussion materials are available on the book display located near the south entrance. Learn more about this book discussion group.
		Location: Cooperman Room (second floor)

	2:00 PM - 4:30 PM	Feature Film: War Horse
		(2012, PG-13, 146 min.) Set against a sweeping canvas of rural England and Europe during the First World War, the film begins with the remarkable friendship between a horse named Joey and a young man named Albert, who tames and trains Joey. When they are forcefully parted, the film follows the extraordinary journey of the horse as he moves through the war, changing and inspiring the lives of all those he meets: British cavalry, German soldiers, and a French farmer and his granddaughter. Cast: Emily Watson, Peter Mullan, David Thewalis, Benedict Cumberbatch
		Location: Baxter Room - Auditorium (main floor)

	4:00 PM - 5:00 PM	Can You Dig It?
		Grades 5-8 Learn hands-on gardening basics as you work in the library’s garden plot. Indoor activities will take place in the event of inclement weather. Registration required.
		Location: Activity Room (lower level)


	6:00 PM - 7:30 PM	Are You Smarter Than a Google Search?
		Do your Google searches return thousands or even millions of results? Big results don’t always get you the right answer or help you find quality sources. Come learn how to rule the world of Google and improve your searching skills. This fun, interactive workshop - perfect for families! - will help you find better results faster! You will learn tips to select the best keywords for your searches, as well as many other tricks to get the answers you need. And did you know not all websites are created equal? Can you tell the difference between a good site and a bad one? You can find out just how good you are when we play our website evaluation game: The Weaker Link. Whether you're a school-age child or adult, after this fun workshop, you’ll be on your way to become a Google search master! Registration limited to 10. Morton Grove residents have priority. Registration opens: 9 am May 1, 2012
		Location: Cooperman Room (second floor)


	6:30 PM - 8:50 PM	Feature Film: War Horse
		See description above for 2 pm screening.
		Location: Baxter Room - Auditorium (main floor)
Friday May 18, 2012			Go To Top
	11:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Wee Read
		Ages 0-24 months Babies and caregivers are invited to hear songs and stories and enjoy playtime. This event also meets on the Third Saturday of each month at 10 am.
		Location: Activity Room (lower level)

	2:00 PM - 3:00 PM	Book Blend: A Mix of What You’re Reading Now
		Looking for a mix of new book suggestions? Book Blend is for you! Share what you’re reading with the group and hear about other great picks from your fellow book lovers.
		Location: Cooperman Room (second floor)

	4:00 PM - 6:00 PM	Kids Flicks: The Adventures of Tintin
		Adventures of Tintin (PG, 107 min, 2011) Tintin is the intrepid young reporter whose relentless pursuit of a good story thrusts him into a work of high adventure against the nefarious Red Rockham. Based on the series of books The Adventures of Tin Tin
		Location: Baxter Room - Auditorium (main floor)

Saturday May 19, 2012			Go To Top
	10:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Wee Read
		Ages 0-24 months Babies and caregivers are invited to hear songs and stories and enjoy playtime. This event also meets on Fridays at 11:00 a.m.
		Location: Activity Room (lower level)

	11:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Dangles and Bangles
		Grades 5-6 Brighten and accessorize your summer with some chainmaille jewelry! Registration required.
		Location: Cooperman Room (second floor)


	1:00 PM - 2:00 PM	Colorful Koi Art
		Grades 1-6 In honor of Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month, guest artist Bernadette Foch will teach you how to make a colorful and decorative picture of a koi fish with pastels and other materials. Registration required.
		Location: Activity Room (lower level)

Sunday May 20, 2012			Go To Top
	2:00 PM - 3:45 PM	Critics Choice Cinema: Amador
		(2011, R, 112 min., Spanish with English subtitles) Marcela, a young immigrant with financial troubles, finds a summer job looking after Amador, a bed-ridden elderly man whose family is away. She thinks her problems are solved, but Amador dies shortly thereafter, putting Marcela in a predicament. His death leaves her jobless, something she can't afford to let happen. Faced with a difficult moral dilemma, Marcela will prove that death can't always stop life.
		Location: Baxter Room - Auditorium (main floor)
Monday May 21, 2012			Go To Top
	10:00 AM - 11:30 AM	Get to Know Your Nook
		Learn how to download free library eBooks to your Nook. We will also cover basic features of the Nook and how to manage your eBooks. Please bring your Nook to the workshop. Registration limited to 4. Morton Grove residents have priority. Prerequisite: All participants must be experienced and comfortable with using the Internet. Registration opens: 9 am May 7, 2012
		Location: Cooperman Room (second floor)


	10:30 AM - 11:30 AM	Monday Morning Playgroup
		All Ages Tots of all ages and their parents or caregivers are invited to gather at the library to meet new friends, play, and have lots of fun in our Activity Room.
		Location: Activity Room (lower level)

	2:30 PM - 4:00 PM	Knitting Roundtable for Adults
		Volunteer Ronnie Rund, an expert knitter, will show you how to solve knitting challenges. Bring your current knitting project(s) and needles.
		Location: Cooperman Room (second floor)

	4:00 PM - 5:00 PM	Yarn Gang
		Grades 1 and up Want to learn to knit or crochet? Have some skills and want to figure out what to do next? Drop in, no experience needed! The group meets weekly, but you can also join us on these dates for special projects June 11: Crochet a friendship bracelet
		Location: Activity Room (lower level)
Tuesday May 22, 2012			Go To Top
	10:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Listen Up!
		All Ages Drop in for stories, songs and crafts for children and their caregivers.
		Location: Activity Room (lower level)

	10:00 AM - 11:30 AM	Getting Started on the Web, Part 2
		Part 2 of the Getting Started on the Web workshops. Learn how to navigate between webpages, evaluate information you find on the Web and do simple searches using Google. This is a hands-on interactive workshop. Registration limited to 5. Morton Grove residents have priority. *Registration for Getting Started on the Web, Part 1 and Getting Started on the Web, Part 3* also opens May 1. Prerequisite: Getting Started on the Web, Part 1 workshop, or basic experience in using the Internet. Registration for all classes in this series opens**: 9 am May 1, 2012
		Location: Cooperman Room (second floor)


	11:30 AM - 1:30 PM	Movies, Munchies and More: The Sixties
		The Sixties: The Years That Shaped A Generation (2005, NR, 120 min.) It was a time when a generation rebelled and lost its innocence. From the Vietnam War to the struggle for racial equality to the birth of a counter-culture explosion, the 1960s was a decade of change, experimentation and hope that transformed an entire nation. Narrated by Paul Herlinger
		Location: Baxter Room - Auditorium (main floor)

	2:00 PM - 3:30 PM	Get to Know Your Kindle
		Learn how to download free library eBooks to your Kindle. We will also cover basic features of the Kindle and how to manage your eBooks. Please bring your Kindle to the workshop along with the e-mail address and password for your Amazon account. Registration limited to 4. Morton Grove residents have priority. Prerequisite: All participants must be experienced and comfortable with using the Internet. Registration opens: 9 am May 8, 2012
		Location: Cooperman Room (second floor)


	7:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Book Discussion: How to Read the Air
		Join us for a book discussion of Dinaw Mengestu's How to Read the Air. Leaving behind his marriage and job in New York, Jonas, the son of Ethiopian immigrants, sets out to retrace his mother and father's trip and weave together a family history that will take him from the war-torn Ethiopia of his parents' youth to his life in the America of today. Refreshments will be provided. Discussion materials are available on the book display located near the south entrance. Learn more about this book discussion group.
		Location: Cooperman Room (second floor)

	7:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Take Back Your Story Time!
		Grades 4-6 Do you think it's unfair that library story times are only for little kids? We agree, so this one is for you! Sit on the story time rug, do a craft project, and even have a snack. Stuffed animals and pajamas are optional.
		Location: Activity Room (lower level)
Wednesday May 23, 2012			Go To Top
	3:45 PM - 4:45 PM	Babysitting Basics, Part 1 of 2
		Students age 12 and up who want to be better babysitters may sign up for this two-day workshop provided by the Morton Grove Fire Department, Morton Grove Police Department, and MGPL. The workshops focus on safety for young children, their families, and their care-givers. Class size is limited; registration is for both days. Part 1: May 23 Part 2: May 24
		Location: Cooperman Room (second floor)


	6:00 PM - 8:55 PM	Niles Township Toastmasters Club 665
		Contact: Sang Jin Lee 847-967-3657
		This is not a Library-sponsored event.
		Location: Baxter Room - Auditorium (main floor)

	7:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Pages: Chime
		Join us for a book discussion of Franny Billingsley's Chime. In the early twentieth century in Swampsea, seventeen-year-old Briony, who can see the spirits that haunt the marshes around their town, feels responsible for her twin sister's horrible injury until a young man enters their lives and exposes secrets that even Briony does not know. Meet up with us monthly to chat about fresh, popular reads. Discussion materials are available on the book display located near the south entrance.
		Location: Cooperman Room (second floor)
Thursday May 24, 2012			Go To Top
	9:30 AM - 4:00 PM	Job Seeker Workshop
		Job search techniques: This workshop focuses on effective techniques to find jobs in today's market; includes Internet job search tips and networking strategies. Resume/cover letter: Get expert guidance on writing resumes and cover letters that get results. Interviewing: Get the guidance and direction needed for interview preparation. Review the common questions and learn effective ways to answer them. Mock interviews will be conducted to practice new-found skills and reinforce the rest. Conducted by volunteers from Illinois WorkNet: http://www.worknetncc.com
		Location: Baxter Room - Auditorium (main floor)


	10:00 AM - 11:30 AM	Introduction to Microsoft Excel 2010
		This is a hands-on interactive workshop for new users of the popular spreadsheet program - Excel 2010. Learn fundamental spreadsheet skills: opening a new workbook, entering/editing data, and adding simple formatting. Registration limited to 4. Morton Grove residents have priority. *Registration for Do More with Excel* 2010 also opens on May 10. Prerequisite: Must be experienced and comfortable with computer, keyboard and mouse. Registration for all classes in this series opens**: 9 am May 10, 2012
		Location: Cooperman Room (second floor)


	3:45 PM - 4:45 PM	Babysitting Basics, Part 2 of 2
		See description and registration information in Babysitting Basics, May 23, above.
		Location: Cooperman Room (second floor)

	7:00 PM - 8:30 PM	Tech Savvy Workshop: Pinterest
		Have you heard about this hot new social networking website? Just create a free account and then use pinboards to organize links with images you find on the web. From decorating your home to collecting recipes, you are sure to get inspired with Pinterest! This workshop will demonstrate how to set up your Pinterest boards and browse pinboards created by others. Registration is limited to 10. Registration opens: 9 am May 1, 2012
		Location: Cooperman Room (second floor)

Friday May 25, 2012			Go To Top
	10:00 AM - 11:30 AM	File Management Basics
		This introduction to file management will cover basic skills such as saving files, finding files and creating folders. Registration is limited to 4. Morton Grove residents have priority. Prerequisite: Beginning Mouse workshop, or experience in using a keyboard and mouse is required. Registration opens: 9 am May 11, 2012
		Location: Cooperman Room (second floor)


	11:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Wee Read
		Ages 0-24 months Babies and caregivers are invited to hear songs and stories and enjoy playtime. This event also meets on the Third Saturday of each month at 10 am.
		Location: Activity Room (lower level)

	4:00 PM - 6:00 PM	Kids Flicks: Treasure Buddies
		Treasure Buddies (G, 93 min, 2012) Disney's irresistible talking puppies are back in an all-new movie that takes them halfway across the world to the ruins of ancient Egypt. With the help of some exotic new friends, this epic adventure is a treasure trove of pure Buddy fun. In a race against a devious cat, the Buddies and their new friends, Cammy and Babi, must avoid booby traps, solve puzzles, and explore a mysterious tomb, all in search of the greatest treasure known to animal kind.
		Location: Baxter Room - Auditorium (main floor)

Saturday May 26, 2012			Go To Top
	9:30 AM - 4:00 PM	Piano Recital
		Joy Forman Studio Piano Recital This is not a Library-sponsored event.
		Location: Baxter Room - Auditorium (main floor)

	10:00 AM - 11:30 AM	Get Hooked: Crafts
		Make a Necklace Using Buttons Got buttons? Here is a wonderful way to use all those buttons you've been saving! Learn how to convert the contents of your button box into wearable art! If you want to use your own buttons, you'll need about 80 flat buttons (buttons with no shank). Please bring a pair of scissors and a size 6, 7 or 8 crochet hook. Ages 12 and up. Class size is limited to 20.
		Location: Cooperman Room (second floor)


	3:00 PM - 5:00 PM	Planting Party: West Side of MGPL
		This summer, MGPL will have two garden boxes on the lawn west of the building (Georgiana St.). Children will be growing seeds, having worm races, and learning about plants and flowers. Adults will be experimenting with different styles of vertical gardening and will be growing vegetables and flowers that can climb or that have vines. Join us for a planting party; we'll be planting seeds and tomato plants. Rain date: Tues., May 29, at 4 pm. Get in touch with your inner gardener! Join the MGPL Golden Trowel Club! Volunteer gardeners (a green thumb is not required) are needed to help train the growing vines, remove weeds, and harvest the vegetables that are grown. Share your knowledge - and learn from others - at weed and weather workshops, shade seminars, and educational garden-related events throughout the summer and early fall. Call Nancy B., Coordinator of Programming, at 847-929-5122 to volunteer your time and expertise.

Sunday May 27, 2012			Go To Top
		CLOSED for Memorial Day Observance
		Many services are available even when the Library is closed: 24-Hour Library.
Monday May 28, 2012			Go To Top
		CLOSED for Memorial Day Observance
		Many services are available even when the Library is closed: 24-Hour Library.
Tuesday May 29, 2012			Go To Top
	10:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Listen Up!
		All Ages Drop in for stories, songs and crafts for children and their caregivers.
		Location: Activity Room (lower level)

	10:00 AM - 11:30 AM	Getting Started on the Web, Part 3
		Part 3 of the Getting Started on the Web workshops. Learn how use a variety of tools to improve and control searches and practice searching with the assistance of a librarian. This is a hands-on interactive workshop. Registration is limited to 5. Morton Grove residents have priority. *Registration for Getting Started on the Web, Part 1 and Getting Started on the Web, Part 2* also opens on May 1, 2012. Prerequisite: Getting Started on the Web, Part 2 workshop, or a strong understanding of searching the Web. Registration for all classes in this series opens**: 9 am May 1, 2012
		Location: Cooperman Room (second floor)


	11:30 AM - 12:50 PM	Movies, Munchies and More: Film: Tattoo the World
		(2011, NR, 75 min.) This documentary chronicles the life and works of tattoo artist Don "Ed" Hardy, who is also an author, painter, and publisher.
		Location: Baxter Room - Auditorium (main floor)

	4:00 PM - 5:00 PM	Rain Date: Planting Party
		If the weather prevents having the MGPL Planting Party on Sat., May 26, the rain date will be Tues., May 29, at 4 pm.

	4:30 PM - 5:30 PM	STAR Volunteer Training
		Do you want to volunteer at the Library this summer? Go to teen.webrary.org for more information and to download an application or pick up an application in the Library. You MUST attend a training session. Registration is required. Can't make this session? There will be another training session on Tuesday, June 5 from 7-8 pm.
		Location: Activity Room (lower level)


	6:00 PM - 7:00 PM	Pinkalicious Party
		All Ages Get pink with Pinkalicious Pinkerton as we read her story, eat pink treats and accessorize you with pink, pink, pink!
		Location: Baxter Room - Auditorium (main floor)

	7:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Teen Book Discussion: Amelia Lost
		Amelia Earhart's disappearance is still an unsolved mystery 75 years later, but did you know a teen might have been one of the last people to hear her final radio transmissions? Discuss other fascinating facts about Amelia Earhart from Candace Fleming's Amelia Lost before meeting the author on Saturday, June 2 at Read Fest! The first eight teens to register can pick up a copy of the book at the Reference Desk. Pizza and drinks will be provided at the book discussion. Registration is required.
		Location: Cooperman Room (second floor)

Wednesday May 30, 2012			Go To Top
	2:00 PM - 3:30 PM	Advanced Word 2010
		Think you know everything about Word? This intensive workshop will cover tables, charts, and clipart in greater details, plus tips for personal applications such as flyers and greeting cards. This is a hands-on interactive class. Registration limited to 6. Morton Grove residents have priority. *Registration for Introduction to Microsoft Word 2010* and Do More with Word 2010 also opens on April 18. Prerequisite: Do More with Microsoft Word 2010 workshop, or a thorough understanding Word 2010 required. Registration for all classes in this series opens**: 9 am April 18, 2012
		Location: Cooperman Room (second floor)

Thursday May 31, 2012			Go To Top
	10:00 AM - 11:30 AM	Do More with Excel 2010
		Do you understand the fundamentals of Excel, but know there is still more to learn? A follow-up to Introduction to Microsoft Excel 2010 this hands-on workshop will further explore the popular spreadsheet program. It will cover performing calculations, sorting and filtering data, and custom formatting. Registration limited to 4. Morton Grove residents have priority. *Registration for Introduction to Excel* 2010 also opens on May 10. Prerequisite: Introduction to Microsoft Excel 2010 workshop, or basic familiarity with Excel 2010 required. Registration for all classes in this series opens**: 9 am May 10, 2012.
		Location: Cooperman Room (second floor)

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