OCTOBER Spy Academy. Wizards Training Camp. October. October. 1:00pm. 1:00pm. SIUE Speaker Series STAR PARTY. Saturday, 20th.

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1 Glen Carbon Centennial Library District OCTOBER South Main Street Phone: Fax: glencarbonlibrary.org Newsletter October Saturday, 20th 1:00pm October Saturday, 27th 1:00pm Spy Academy Sharpen your Super Sleuth skills in the library with a variety of challenging missions. Investigate clues with Miss Hannah in the book stacks, solve mysteries, and create your own spy identity. Wizards Training Camp One day a year the library magically changes into a Wizards Training Camp. We are opening the camp to Wizards of ALL AGES this year. There will be trivia, a skit with EHS Drama Students, crafts, refreshments, and more. STAR PARTY Young and old alike will have fun learning about the night sky and getting to work with telescopes to navigate the stars. Thursday, October 18 7:00 pm SIUE Speaker Series History of the Wood River Refinery Thursday, October 11 6:30 pm Ol Man River: History of the Mississippi River Thursday, October 18 6:30 pm Coming Up: OCTOBER 1 Plethora of Pens OCTOBER 6 Girls who Code OCTOBER 9 Book Club: The Poisonwood Bible OCTOBER 25 Investing for Millennials to Boomers

2 Plethora of Pens Monday, October 1 6:30 pm Facilitated By: Susan Carsell This writing group encourages each other s creativity and gives support to one another s work. Friday at the Movies First Friday 9:30 am Join us for the classic film and refreshments at the library. October Frankenstein Yoga Saturdays, October 13, 20, 27 9:30 am Instructed By: Sarah Hartwig Get fit and healthy when you join us for a calming session of yoga. Please bring your own yoga mat. Blood Drive Thursday, October 11 3:00-6:00 pm Library Parking Lot Give blood and help save a life. The Mississippi Valley regional Blood Center will be having a blood drive at the library. Come in and make a difference. History of the Wood River Refinery Thursday, October 11 6:30-7:30 pm SIUE Speaker Series Find out about the history of the refinery as well as an overview of where crude oil comes from and how it is refined into useful products. New and Upcoming Is there a program you would like the Library to offer? Is there a skill or subject that you would like to learn? Let us know by sending an to: gle@glencarbonlibrary.org Page 2 August Newsletter Decorating Cupcakes for Halloween Wednesday, October 17 6:00-7:00 pm Instructed By: Robin Deutschmann Create spooky cupcake decorations that are almost too fun to eat. Ol Man River: History of the Mississippi River Thursday, October 18 6:30-7:30 pm SIUE Speaker Series Discover the history of the great Mississippi River, in particular the era of the grand steamboats. Spend time learning the history of this great water way! Star Party Thursday, October 18 7:00-8:00 pm Presented by the St. Louis Astronomical Society Young and old alike will have fun learning about the night sky and getting to work with telescopes to navigate the stars. Drop in. Medicare Made Easy Monday, October 22 6:30-7:30 pm Bring your questions on how to register and what is covered when you sign up for Medicare. Taking Photos and Video for Small Businesses Tuesday, October 23 1:00-2:00 pm Instructed By: Rod Deutschmann Find out how to take photos and video that shows your business in the best light. Glen Carbon Library Book Club Second Tuesday of the Month 6:30 pm October 9 & November 13 A complete reading list with meeting dates is available online. Newcomers are always welcome! October s Read: The Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver November s Read: The Christmas Bells by Jennifer Chiaverini Cookbook Club Tuesday, October 23 6:30 pm Presented By: Ellora Ladd Check out the cookbook of the month, make a dish, and, if you like, bring it to share. October s theme is Chili Cook Off. Drop in. Investing for Millennials and Boomers Thursday, October 25 6:00-8:00 pm Instructed By: Joe Allaria This course will cover the fundamentals of investing for a young investor accumulating assets or an older investor preparing for retirement. Wizard s Training Camp for Adults Saturday, October 27 1:00-3:00 pm Around the Library Harry Potter Fans will enjoy this year s Wizard s Training Camp. This year we re featuring activities for adults (and kids at heart) including a Horcrux Hunt, Photo Ops, Trivia, English & American wizard house selection, a delicious array of butterbeers, and more!

3 Girls who Code Saturday, October 6-1:00 pm Girls Who Code is a nonprofit organization founded in 2012 that is working to close the gender gap in technology. Young women age 8-18 will meet at the library on Saturday afternoons to gain skills in programming, robotics, and web design. Pre-School Mondays & Tuesdays 10:00 am Wednesdays 6:30 pm October 8-10 & We combine all the elements of early childhood literacy into one hour of stories, songs, and activities. Wednesday evening sessions include STARS with Dogs with certified therapy dogs in the Library to encourage young readers to Sit Together And Read to Dogs. Star Party Thursday, October 18 7:00-8:00 pm Presented by the St. Louis Astronomical Society Young and old alike will have fun learning about the night sky and getting to work with telescopes to navigate the stars. Drop in. Storytelling with Google CS and Augmented Reality Saturdays, October 6 2:00 pm Create and share your own digital stories. Use a computer to design your own stories, create and share your own animations, and learn how technology is used for everyday apps and games. Registration is required and limited to ages 8 and up. Participants must be able to read and follow directions with minimal adult assistance. Spy Academy Saturday, October 20 1:00 pm Sharpen your Super Sleuth skills in the library with a variety of challenging missions. Investigate clues with Miss Hannah in the book stacks, solve mysteries, and create your own spy identity. Wizards Training Camp Saturday, October 27 1:00 pm One day a year the library magically changes into a Wizards Training Camp. We are opening the camp to Wizards of all ages this year. There will be trivia, a skit with EHS Drama Students, crafts, refreshments, and more. The library offers several collections and databases that can help kids fin current and reliable information. Check out these great databases on our Research Databases Page: Biography in Context Career Transitions Gale Virtual Reference Library Mango Languages Opposing Viewpoints The library offers fun interactive ebooks for children through Tumblebooks. For older children and teens, check out TumbleBookCloud and TumbleBookCloud Junior. Looking for leveled books? The Just For Kids Page has links to the District 7 Reading Level Database and Accelerated Reader Links by School. Virtual Reality in the Library **Available on request as staffing permits. Experience Virtual Reality in the library. Scheduled sessions are limited to 15 minute sessions on either our HTC VIVE Headset/computer system or on our PS4 VR system. PlayStation VR does NOT recommend use for those under 13. All users must sign a Release of Liability. Page 3 August Newsletter

4 Check out current issues of magazines - no wait, no due dates, no returns. Use the online portal from our website or download the RBdigital app to read on the go. Browse and borrow free digital movies, music, ebooks, eaudiobooks, and graphic novels. Borrow up to 5 items a month for free with your Library card. Available for Android, ios, and online. Use your library card to access ebooks and eaudiobooks. Download on your PC or by using the Cloud Library app on your mobile device. Browse, click, and read! Find independent and foreign films along with thousands of instructional videos. Borrow up to 5 items a month for free with your Library card. Available for Android, ios, Roku, Google TV, and online. Each month, new best selling titles are added to our pre-loaded ereaders. Our pre-loaded Kindles currently have over 40 titles from which to choose, and our YA Kindle offers a graphic novel collection and some cool apps. Kindles may be checked out for two weeks at a time and can be found at the Help Desk. Stay connected, wherever you are. Check out a mobile hotspot for instant, trouble-free wireless internet access. Easy to setup and use, they can be checked out for 2 weeks at a time. Take your 2D designs into the third dimension. The Library provides use of it s state of the art 3D printer to all Glen Carbon residents. Fill out a print request form online to get started. Amateur stargazers rejoice. The Library loans Orion StarBlast 4.5 telescopes to Glen Carbon cardholders. Request online or at the Help Desk. Catch up on your favorite shows on Hulu. Watch the latest Netflix original series. Grab some popcorn and settle in for these blockbusters available on the Vudu app: Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, Ocean's 8, Hereditary, Book Club, Tag Rokus require wireless internet and an HDMI port Fear: Trump in the White House by Bob Woodward Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens The President is Missing by James Patterson Experience the world of Virtual Reality with a VR headset. Patrons will need to use their own smart phones and download apps from Google Play or the App Store. Visit our online research page for a list of databases available to patrons 24/7. NEW! BrainHQ: An online database of fun games that can help keep your brain active and improve focus, memory, attention, and more. Career Builders : Career Builders lets you apply to jobs faster, even from your mobile phone, post a resume to be found by registered employers, and create a Job Alert and more for free. World History In Context : World History in Context is a comprehensive online collection of articles, audio, primary documents, maps, video and more, using an intuitive, Web-like interface to provide multicultural, global and research-based dynamic content that supports today s history research requirements. Page 4 August Newsletter

5 This year we are challenging ourselves to not only read more, but read better. Step out of your comfort zone and read something new with us. Each month we will announce a new theme and help you with suggested titles. Once you ve read your book, submit an entry on our website or ask staff to be entered in a prize drawing at the year s end. October s theme is: Read a book that s been turned into a movie Page 5 August Newsletter

6 October 2018 REGISTRATION IS AVAILABLE ONLINE FOR ALL EVENTS AT GLENCARBONLIBRARY.ORG For programing beyond October & November, please visit us at glencarbonlibrary.org RR - Registration is Required 1 6:30 pm Plethora of Pens RR :30 am Friday at the Movies - Frankenstein 6 1:00 pm Girls Who Code 2:00 pm Storytelling with Google CS Augmented Reality :30 pm Book Club The Poisonwood Bible 6:30 pm Friends of the Library 6:30 pm Preschool 3:00 pm Blood Drive 6:30 pm SIUE Speaker Series : History of the Wood River Refinery RR :00 pm Library Board Meeting 6:00 pm Decorating Cupcakes for Halloween RR 6:30 pm SIUE Speaker Series: Ol Man River: History of the Mississippi River RR 7:00 pm Star Party ALL AGES! *Presented by the St. Louis Astronomical Society 1:00 pm Spy Academy :30 pm Medicare Made Easy RR 1:00 pm Taking Photos & Video for Small Business RR 6:30 pm Preschool 6:00 pm Investing for Millennials and Boomers RR 1:00 pm Wizard s Training Camp for ALL AGES! 6:30 pm Cookbook Club

7 November 2018 REGISTRATION IS AVAILABLE ONLINE FOR ALL EVENTS AT GLENCARBONLIBRARY.ORG For programing beyond October & November, please visit us at glencarbonlibrary.org RR - Registration is Required Fine Forgiveness Food Drive All through the month of November you can bring in your nonperishable & unexpired items to the library and have $1.00 worth of fines forgiven per item. 1:00 pm Spy Academy 2:00 pm Storytelling with Google CS Augmented Reality :30 pm Plethora of Pens RR 6:30 pm Preschool 6:00 pm Retirement Navigator RR 9:30 am Friday at the Movies - The Adventures of Robin Hood Library Closed 1:00 pm Advertising Basics 6:30 pm Book Club Christmas Bells 6:30 pm Friends of the Library 6:30 pm Girls Who Code 6:30 pm Holiday Floral Arrangements 1:00 pm Decorate Gingerbread Houses or Trains RR Library Closed Library Closed :30 pm Medicare Q & A RR 27 7:00 pm Library Board Meeting

8 Glen Carbon Centennial Library District Glen Carbon Centennial Library District is a nationally recognized public library known for its innovative programs, strong community partnerships, and a staff committed to excellence and personal service. 198 South Main Street Phone Fax HOURS: MONDAY to THURSDAY - 9:00 am to 8:00 pm FRIDAY and SATURDAY - 9:00 am to 5:00 pm SUNDAY - 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm PRESIDENT Kathy Dortch VICE PRESIDENT Debbie Owen SECRETARY Robert Hormell TREASURER David Boduch TRUSTEE Kevin Tellor TRUSTEE Amy Gabriel TRUSTEE Robert Paty LIBRARY DIRECTOR Christine Gerrish LIBRARY CLOSINGS Closed Sunday, November 11 for Veterans Day Closed Thursday, November 22 & Wednesday 23 for Thanksgiving When closed, library materials are not due. The Friends of the Library meet on the second Wednesday of each month in the to plan events benefitting the library. Become a member by picking up an application, which are available at the Help Desk. The Friends of the Library will meet on October 10 & November 14 at 6:30. They will be working this fall to bring back the Silent Tree Auction, which takes place in conjunction with the Holiday Open House.