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Morton Grove Public Library Calendar of Events

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About the Calendar

Event Colors: Adult Dept. Teen Dept. Youth Services Dept.
Unless otherwise stated, all events are open to anyone; the color only indicates the department presenting the event and the intended audience.

Story Times &
Play Times Computer Workshops Movies Book Discussions Music Programs

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If an event listing does not include a button, no registration is required. For events requiring registration, if you have a Morton Grove library card or your card from another library is registered with the Morton Grove Public Library, you can register for events online; otherwise call the library (numbers above) to register.

Youth Services Winter Reading Programs

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Winter Reading Programs

It's not too late to sign up for Youth Services' Winter Reading Programs:

Children Birth - Preschool - "Go Bananas for Books"
Students K - Gr. 6 - "Read to Succeed"

Each weekly visit earns a chance for some great prizes. Programs run through Sunday, March 7th.

More information / Sign-up

Monday February 8, 2010

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10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

CANCELLED Setting up an E-mail Account for Job Searching

E-mail is now used as a point of contact in the application process. In this hands-on workshop, you will set up a free Gmail account (Google E-mail), learn how to compose and send messages, and manage your mail. Registration limited to 4. Morton Grove residents have priority.

Prerequisite: Must be comfortable with using the Internet.
Registration opens: 9 am Jan. 25, 2010

Location: Conference Room (second floor)

The registration period has ended.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Monday Morning Play Group

Tots of all ages and their parents or caregivers can gather at the Youth Services Library to meet new friends, play and have lots of fun in our activity room.
Drop-in.

Location: Activity Room (lower level)

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Knitting Club: Ages 6 and up

Bring a project or learn a new one. Supplies needed: one pair of knitting needles, size 8, and one skein (8oz.) of knitting worsted yarn, any color.
Drop-in.

Location: Activity Room (lower level)

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Teen Tech Workshop: Online Music

Do you like listening to music while working on homework or browsing the Internet? Learn about free, legal websites to listen to full-length songs online. There is a limit of 6, so reserve your spot today! Registration is required. Morton Grove residents have priority.

Registration opens: 9 am Jan. 25, 2010

Location: Conference Room (second floor)

The registration period has ended.

Tuesday February 9, 2010

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10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Listen Up!: Preschoolers

Stories and activities selected to develop an early love of reading for preschool children and their caregivers.
Drop-in.

Location: Activity Room (lower level)

11:30 AM - 1:40 PM

Movies, Munchies & More: Film Jerome Robbins (2009, NR, 130 min.)

This documentary examines the life of the controversial master of the Broadway musical and ballet choreographer Jerome Robbins. Features excerpts from Robbins' work, including never-before-seen rehearsal footage, and interviews with Mikhail Baryshnikov, Jacques d'Amboise, Suzanne Farrell, Arthur Laurents, Peter Martins, Frank Rich, Chita Rivera, and others.

Location: Baxter Room - Auditorium (main floor)

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

You Can't Google This Either

A follow up to the You Can't Google This workshop, this workshop will feature even more resources that are ONLY available through the Library. We will look for a census record, start learning a language, search for businesses in Morton Grove, locate information on a medical condition and more. Registration limited to 6.

Morton Grove cardholders only. Please bring your MG library card with you.

Prerequisite: You Can't Google This workshop, or experience in using the Internet.
Registration opens: 9 am Jan. 26, 2010

Location: Conference Room (second floor)

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Battle of the Books 6-8

Park View School vs. Old Orchard Junior High

Location: Baxter Room - Auditorium (main floor)

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Finance Committee/Library Board of Trustees

Monthly meeting of the Finance Committee of the Morton Grove Public Library Board of Trustees.

Location: Conference Room (second floor)

6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Winter Stories 'n Stuff; Gr. K,1,2

Hear stories and do a related craft or activity.
Every Tuesday 1/5-2/23/10. Class Limit 12

Location: Activity Room (lower level)

Wednesday February 10, 2010			Go To Top
	10:00 AM - 11:30 AM	Setting up an E-mail Account – Gmail (Google E-mail)
		Using Google e-mail, Gmail, attendees will be able to register for an online e-mail account, compose, retrieve and reply to e-mail.This is a hands-on interactive class. Registration limited to 3. Morton Grove residents have priority. Prerequisite: Must be comfortable with using the Internet. Registration opens: 9 am Jan. 27, 2010
		Location: Conference Room (second floor)


	10:30 AM - 11:30 AM	Winter Preschool Storytime - 10:30 AM
		Stories, games, fingerplays and video or craft. Every Wednesday 1/6 through 2/24/10.
		Location: Activity Room (lower level)


	1:00 PM - 2:00 PM	Winter Preschool Storytime - 1:00 pm
		Stories, games, fingerplays and video or craft. Every Wednesday 1/6 through 2/24/10.
		Location: Activity Room (lower level)


	6:30 PM - 7:30 PM	Chicago Wolves Player - Read to Succeed
		Come meet a Chicago Wolves hockey player! He will share stories, answer questions and have "give-aways".
		Location: Baxter Room - Auditorium (main floor)

	7:00 PM - 8:30 PM	Web Wednesdays
		Have questions about Internet topics? Need help searching the Web? An MGPL reference librarian starts each hands-on Web Wednesdays workshop with information on a particular Internet topic, then opens it up for discussion and practice on other Web topics and problems. Registration limited to 6. Morton Grove residents have priority. Home/Property Information. Learn how to find the name of a property's owner and neighbors, real estate transaction history, tax assessment, nearby homes for sale or in foreclosure, and more. Prerequisite: Must be experienced and comfortable with using the Internet. Registration opens: 9 am Jan. 27, 2010
		Location: Conference Room (second floor)

Thursday February 11, 2010			Go To Top
	10:30 AM - 11:30 AM	Winter Library Playtime: Two-year olds
		Stories and activities for 2-year olds. Parents or caregiver must attend with child. Every Thursday 1/7 through 2/25/10.
		Location: Activity Room (lower level)


	2:00 PM - 5:00 PM	Film: My Fair Lady (1964, G, 172 min.)
		Eliza Doolittle, cockney flower girl, meets linguistic expert Henry Higgins who bets his companion, Colonel Pickering, that within six months, he could transform Eliza into a proper lady. Cast: Audrey Hepburn, Rex Harrison, Stanley Halloway, Theodore Bikel.
		Location: Baxter Room - Auditorium (main floor)

	7:00 PM - 8:30 PM	Returning to the Moon
		Think we know everything about the Moon? Think again! Scientists actually know more about Mars than our closest neighbor in space – but that is changing - NOW! In June 2009, NASA launched the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter, a spacecraft designed to study the Moon in greater detail than ever before. Michelle Nichols from Chicago’s Adler Planetarium will talk about the exploration of the Moon, present the latest information and images from the LRO mission, and highlight the recent amazing discovery of water ice at the Moon’s south pole.
		Location: Baxter Room - Auditorium (main floor)

	7:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Library Board of Trustees Meeting
		The Board of Trustees meets the second Thursday of each month; the public is invited to attend the meetings. Board Meeting Minutes & Agendas
		Location: Conference Room (second floor)
Friday February 12, 2010			Go To Top
	11:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Wee Read Lapsit: Ages 0 - 24 months
		Stories, songs and playtime. Also offered the fourth Saturday of the month at 10:00 am. Drop-in.
		Location: Activity Room (lower level)

	2:00 PM - 3:30 PM	Getting Started on the Web
		Designed for beginners, this hands-on workshop will introduce the basics of navigating the Internet. Attendees will get a brief description of the Internet, learn about web browsers, web sites, and search engines. They will learn how to input web addresses (URLs) and how to move around web pages. Registration is limited to 6. Morton Grove residents have priority. *Prerequisite: Beginning Mouse* workshop, or experience in using a keyboard and mouse is required. Registration opens: 9 am Jan. 29, 2010**
		Location: Conference Room (second floor)


	4:00 PM - 5:30 PM	Kids Flicks - Ice Age 3: Dawn of the Dinosaurs (2009,PG, 94 min.)
		Just when you thought they couldn't get any cooler, your favorite prehistoric pals are back. This time around, Manny and the herd discover a lost world of ferociously funny dinosaurs, including a cranky T-Rex who has a score to settle with Sid. Meanwhile, Scrat goes nuts over the beautiful Scratte, but is she trying to win his heart or steal his acorn?
		Location: Baxter Room - Auditorium (main floor)

Saturday February 13, 2010			Go To Top
	10:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Researching Companies for A Job Search
		Company information is valuable for cover letters and interview preparation. This lecture-demo workshop will showcase a number of electronic resources the library subscribes to that you can use to gain knowledge about companies and industries. Tech Savvy Saturdays feature technology and computer-related presentations and workshops on the second Saturday of every month. Coffee and light refreshments are provided. Registration limited to 50.
		Location: Baxter Room - Auditorium (main floor)


	10:00 AM - 4:00 PM	Crafty Saturday
		Drop-in to make a seasonal craft while supplies last. Children under eight require adult guidance.
Sunday February 14, 2010			Go To Top
	2:00 PM - 3:00 PM	An Afternoon of Romance
		Celebrate Valentine's Day with an afternoon of romantic music performed by the Fifth House Ensemble: Melissa Snoza, flute; Herine Coetzee Koschak, cello; and Adam Marks, piano. You'll hear Marinu's Trio for Piano, Flute and Cello and Astor Piazzolla's Le Grand Tango for Cello and Piano as well as romantic flute music and other arrangements.
		Location: Baxter Room - Auditorium (main floor)
Monday February 15, 2010			Go To Top
	10:00 AM - 11:30 AM	Gmail Guidelines for Job Searching
		E-mail is an important form of communication with prospective employers. This hands-on workshop will cover etiquette for professional emails and show how to send an attachment, such as a resume. Registration limited to 4. Morton Grove residents have priority. Prerequisite: Must have a Gmail account and experience using the basic functions of a Web-based e-mail account - opening, replying to, composing, and sending messages. Registration opens: 9 am Feb. 1, 2010
		Location: Conference Room (second floor)


	10:30 AM - 11:30 AM	Monday Morning Play Group
		Tots of all ages and their parents or caregivers can gather at the Youth Services Library to meet new friends, play and have lots of fun in our activity room. Drop-in.
		Location: Activity Room (lower level)

	2:00 PM - 3:00 PM	Inaside Chicago Dance Presents: Jazz Dance Evolution
		Explore the art of Jazz dance and its unique african heritage in this exciting show featuring Inaside, a professional Chicago Dance Company. Through their diverse repertoire this dance concert will blend music, emotions and the amazing athleticism and talent of the dancers.
		Location: Baxter Room - Auditorium (main floor)

	4:00 PM - 5:00 PM	Knitting Club: Ages 6 and up
		Bring a project or learn a new one. Supplies needed: one pair of knitting needles, size 8, and one skein (8oz.) of knitting worsted yarn, any color. Drop-in.
		Location: Activity Room (lower level)

	5:00 PM - 6:30 PM	Kids in the Kitchen - Gr. 3-6
		Start the (Chinese) New Year right. Learn how to make a giant dragon sandwich and easy moon cakes. Limit 10. List food allergies when registering. Registration will begin Monday, 1/18/10 at 9:30 am
		Location: Kitchen (lower level)
		REGISTRATION CLOSED. (WAITING LIST FULL)

	7:00 PM - 8:30 PM	Introduction to PowerPoint 2007
		Learn how to create effective presentations for work, home, or school in this hands-on workshop. We will cover how to create, edit, and save slides as well as how to customize slides using text, photos, clip art and more. Registration limited to 6. Morton Grove residents have priority. Prerequisite: Must be experienced and comfortable with computer, keyboard and mouse. Registration opens: 9 am Feb. 1, 2010
		Location: Conference Room (second floor)

Tuesday February 16, 2010			Go To Top
	10:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Listen Up!: Preschoolers
		Stories and activities selected to develop an early love of reading for preschool children and their caregivers. Drop-in.
		Location: Activity Room (lower level)

	10:00 AM - 11:30 AM	What is Excel and What Do I Do with It? An Introduction
		This is a hands-on interactive workshop for new users of the popular spreadsheet program - Excel 2007. Learn fundamental spreadsheet skills: opening a new workbook, entering/editing data, and adding simple formatting. Registration limited to 4. Morton Grove residents have priority. Prerequisite: Must be experienced and comfortable with computer, keyboard and mouse. Registration opens: 9 am Feb 2, 2010
		Location: Conference Room (second floor)
		REGISTRATION CLOSED. (WAITING LIST FULL)

	10:30 AM - 12:30 PM	Movies, Munchies & More: Keeping Your Heart Healthy
		February is Heart Healthy Month. Free blood pressure screening begins at 10:30 am. Beginning at 11:30 am, Dr. Babbo, a physician from Advocate Medical Group will discuss cholesterol and how high blood pressure affects your body - and will answer questions. Find out the causes, symptoms and treatments of various heart diseases and what you can do to protect yourself. Registration is required.
		Location: Baxter Room - Auditorium (main floor)


	4:00 PM - 5:00 PM	Battle of the Books 6-8
		Jerusalem Lutheran School vs. Old Orchard Junior High
		Location: Baxter Room - Auditorium (main floor)

	6:30 PM - 7:30 PM	Winter Stories 'n Stuff; Gr. K,1,2
		Hear stories and do a related craft or activity. Every Tuesday 1/5-2/23/10. Class Limit 12
		Location: Activity Room (lower level)

Wednesday February 17, 2010			Go To Top
	10:30 AM - 11:30 AM	Winter Preschool Storytime - 10:30 AM
		Stories, games, fingerplays and video or craft. Every Wednesday 1/6 through 2/24/10.
		Location: Activity Room (lower level)


	1:00 PM - 2:00 PM	Winter Preschool Storytime - 1:00 pm
		Stories, games, fingerplays and video or craft. Every Wednesday 1/6 through 2/24/10.
		Location: Activity Room (lower level)


	2:00 PM - 3:30 PM	Create Your Own Blog
		A librarian will guide participants in this hands-on, interactive workshop using Google Blogger to set up a free blog on a personal, business, or other special interest. The workshop will cover posting blog updates, using links and photos, and managing blog comments. Registration limited to 3. Morton Grove residents have priority. Prerequisite: All participants must have a Google Gmail account and be experienced and comfortable with using the Internet. Registration opens: 9 am Feb. 3, 2010
		Location: Conference Room (second floor)


	4:00 PM - 5:00 PM	Battle of the Books 6-8
		Our Lady of Perpetual Help School vs. Old Orchard Junior High
		Location: Baxter Room - Auditorium (main floor)

	7:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Friends of the Library Meeting
		The Friends of the Morton Grove Public Library is a non-profit group of library users working together to increase awareness of the Library's services, to expand programs, and to raise funds for exciting, new library projects.
		Location: Conference Room (second floor)
Thursday February 18, 2010			Go To Top
	10:00 AM - 11:00 AM	All Booked Up: The Lost Ravioli Recipes of Hoboken
		Join us for a book discussion of Laura Schenone's The Lost Ravioli Recipes of Hoboken. Schenone's memoir chronicles her quest to recover the history behind her Genovese immigrant great-grandmother's ravioli recipe. 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: Conference Room (second floor)

	10:30 AM - 11:30 AM	Winter Library Playtime: Two-year olds
		Stories and activities for 2-year olds. Parents or caregiver must attend with child. Every Thursday 1/7 through 2/25/10.
		Location: Activity Room (lower level)


	2:00 PM - 4:10 PM	Feature Film: Julie & Julia (2009, PG-13, 123 min.)
		Julia Child's beginning in the cooking profession is intertwined with the life of thirty-year-old Julie Powell, who decides to cook all 524 recipes in Child's first book - in one year - to escape from the monotony of her daily life. Cast: Meryl Streep, Amy Adams, Chris Messina.
		Location: Baxter Room - Auditorium (main floor)

	5:00 PM - 6:00 PM	Teen Drawing/Writing Club
		Do you like to write or draw? Come to the library for an informal club meeting where you can share ideas, tips, or just talk to other writers or artists.
		Location: Activity Room (lower level)

	7:00 PM - 8:30 PM	Do More with PowerPoint 2007
		A follow-up to to the Introduction to PowerPoint 2007, this hands-on workshop will cover adding tables, hyperlinks and more to slides, using transitions and animations to enhance a presentation and creating a customized template slide. Registration limited to 6. Morton Grove residents have priority. Prerequisite: Introduction to PowerPoint 2007 workshop, or basic familiarity with PowerPoint 2007 required. Registration opens: 9 am Feb. 4, 2010
		Location: Conference Room (second floor)


	7:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Feature Film: Julie & Julia (2009, PG-13, 123 min.)
		See description above.
		Location: Baxter Room - Auditorium (main floor)
Friday February 19, 2010			Go To Top
	10:00 AM - 11:30 AM	Do More with Excel 2007
		Do you understand the fundamentals of Excel, but know there is still more to learn? A follow-up to the What is Excel and What Do I Do with It? 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. *Prerequisite: What is Excel and What Do I Do with It? An introduction.* workshop, or basic familiarity with Excel 2007 required. Registration opens: 9 am Feb. 5, 2010**
		Location: Conference Room (second floor)

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