Foreword. Join BPL for a Celebration of India. Author shares father s story with local crowd

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1 Foreword a bi-monthly publication of Bloomington Public Library Join BPL for a Celebration of India In honor of India s Children s Day, Bloomington Public Library will host A Celebration of India from 1:30-4pm on Sunday, November 17. In India, Children s Day is celebrated each year on November 14, the birthday of the country s first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru. Nehru emphasized the importance of giving love and affection to children, whom he considered to be the bright future of India. A Celebration of India - Lineup: Community Room At 1:30pm, the Lasya Sudha Dance Academy will present Classical & Folk Dances of India. At 3pm, the Sangeeta Sudha Music Academy will present Karnatic Music Concert with vocalists Sudha Kavalvagunta, Sri Laxmi Munagapati, Kirtana Kalavagunta, and Meghana Kalavagunta (Disciples of Guru Sri Subrahmanyam) and Priya Ramakrishnan (Disciple of Guru Sri Ramakrishnan). Lower Level Lobby Boxed lunches from Little India will be available for purchase in the Library s lower level lobby. Children s Department Children will be able to try on a sari and make traditional Indian crafts. Bloomington Public Library Books are just the beginning. Find Use See & Do November 2013; Volume 7 Issue 6 Participate Author shares father s story with local crowd The Bloomington and Normal Public Libraries recently teamed up to bring area residents the libraries annual community reading program A Tale for Two Cities. This year s program highlighted author Gary W. Moore s book Playing with the Enemy: A Baseball Prodigy, World War II, and the Long Journey Home. Moore, an author who currently lives in Bourbonnais, IL, visited See AUTHOR, page 4 An area man shares his uncle s baseball memorabilia with author Gary W. Moore. The man s uncle played baseball while serving in the armed forces during World War II, as did Moore s father. Holiday Do-It-Yourself (DIY) projects begin at the Library By Hillary Peppers With the holidays fast approaching, two questions come to mind. What will I get everyone? and How on earth will I afford it? The answer to both questions is simple: Do-It-Yourself! DIY allows you to create customized, meaningful gifts instead of buying them, and the public library should be your first stop for all Do-It-Yourself projects. Even those who have never picked up a glue gun or knitting needles can find achievable projects for the holidays and learn to make personalized gifts that will surprise and delight friends and family. This is the perfect time to discover new talents that will keep you busy all through The Bloomington Public Library has hundreds of craft and DIY books that can launch a novice or inspire a seasoned crafter. The beauty of DIY is that it allows for easily personalized See DIY, page 4 Inside Another publisher lets libraries buy ebooks Access ConsumerReports using your BPL card Program teaches patrons to use ereaders Tweens & teens to build solar cars Putt with the Prose returns in February Christmas Tree Ship program comes to BPL Hours Mon-Thur: Fri & Sat: Sunday: 9am-9pm 9am-5pm 1pm-5pm Contact

2 Memorials, donations to BPL enjoyed by all By Karen Moen Bloomington Public Library is grateful to have been the recipient of a number of memorial items, estate contributions and donations over the years. Our newsletter devotes this space in each issue to recognizing these gifts. In Loving Memory of... Elwell Crissey ( ) Painting of Lincoln Delivering His Lost Speech Elwell Crissey, journalist, author, campaign director, public relations director, and a Bloomington resident from 1948 until his death in 1992, presented a painting illustrating his book, Lincoln s Lost Speech: The Pivot of His Career, to the Withers Public Library in The painting depicts Abraham Lincoln delivering his Lost Speech in Major s Hall. It is the work of Dr. Lloyd Ostendorf of Dayton, Ohio, and Clayton A. Nicles of Denver, Colorado. Although Elwell Crissey was born in Windsor, Missouri, he had ties to Bloomington. His grandfather, the Rev. William Stoddart Crissey, newly appointed to the Tazewell Methodist Circuit preached the first sermon by an ordained clergyman in Bloomington on November 6, 1831, at James Allin s big double log house which stood at what is now the McBarnes Building. At the time, Bloomington was a newly laid out village in the Tazewell Methodist Circuit. If you re thinking of making a gift or bequest... In the past, the Bloomington Public Library Foundation has been the recipient of several generous bequests in support of the Library. In most cases, bequests are placed in endowment funds that support the Library on an annual and ongoing basis. These endowments are permanent cornerstones for the Library. These funds ensure Twenty-five years later, on May 29, 1856, the Rev. Crissey sat in the audience as Abraham Lincoln delivered his Lost Speech in Bloomington s Major s Hall. Elwell Crissey made his way to Bloomington, after being educated in Missouri and New York, and working at the Kansas City Star and Times as well as at The Associated Press s Philadelphia Bureau. Elwell Crissey moved to Bloomington in 1948 to help direct the building and public relations for Illinois Wesleyan University, the Baby Fold, and a number of Methodist institutions. Shortly after moving to Bloomington, Elwell heard about Lincoln s famous speech, and his curiosity was piqued. He eventually donated copies of his book to a number of The painting at left depicts Lincoln s Lost Speech. It was created by Dr. Lloyd Ostendorf and Clayton A. Nicles and was given to Withers Public Library by Elwell Crissey to illustrate his book Lincoln s Lost Speech: The Pivot of His Career. libraries and schools. The painting Elwell Crissey donated to Withers Public Library is impressive, showing the crowd and detail of the hall with Abraham Lincoln superimposed in a three-dimensional effect on the stage. It brings to life the momentous effect Lincoln must have had on his audience that day as no copy of his speech exists. The painting currently hangs in an office area at Bloomington Public Library and is periodically displayed publicly during various Abraham Lincoln events and exhibits. The Library is proud to have this painting in its collection. It depicts a momentous event in the history of Bloomington which had a profound impact on the community, the state of Illinois, and our country. that the Library will have additional resources each year to respond to the most immediate and sometimes pressing needs of customers. For information about gifts or bequests, contact Director Georgia Bouda by phone at or by at GeorgiaB@BloomingtonLibrary.org. Page 2 We want your address The Library is able to automatically hold notices and reminders about upcoming due dates to customers. To benefit from this service, simply ask a staff member at any of our Service Desks or on the Bookmobile to add your valid address to your account.

3 Publisher allows libraries to buy ebooks Whether or not you are aware, libraries face many hurdles in trying to acquire ebooks from some of the country s leading publishers. In the past, 6 major publishers opted to either refuse to sell ebooks to libraries or to only sell ebooks to libraries using extremely expensive sales formulas. (There are now 5 big publishers as Penguin and Random House have recently merged. However, each company maintains separate policies for selling ebooks to libraries). It was announced in late September that Penguin one of these major publishers has relented and will begin to allow libraries access to their ebooks at an affordable price. Libraries can only hope that the others will eventually follow suit. If you receive an ereader this your laptop (if you have one). Penguin currently publishes these holiday season and have no idea You will need a library card in good hot authors (as well as many how to set up your device or how standing issued at Bloomington Public others): John Green, Nora Roberts, to get the Library s free ebooks Library to gain access to BPL s ebook Tom Clancy, Patricia Cornwell, checked out to your device, drop collection. If your library card was into the Community Room between issued at another library, your card Charlaine Harris, Lee Child, Ken 3 & 8pm on Monday, January 6, needs to be in good standing with that Follett, Junot Diaz, Iris Johansen, and we ll show you the way. library as you will be accessing that Elizabeth Gilbert, Khaled Hosseini, Bring with you your ereader and library s ebook collection. Thomas Pynchon, Christine Feehan, Kathy Reichs, Clive Cussler, Maya using a Kindle. The librarians at the Banks, Nalini Singh, W. E. B. Griffin, ebooks to libraries, there are extra steps that will need to be taken to get Adult Reference Desk will be able to and Harlan Coben. these books to your ereader if you re help you. Visit or call While Penguin has begun selling Learn to use your ereader Access ConsumerReports online using your library card ConsumerReports can be accessed via the Online Resources link on the Library s home page at ConsumerReports enables consumers to make better purchasing decisions. Whether a user is looking to find the best deal on an LCD TV, or researching the top-recommended used vehicles, ConsumerReports provides ratings, reviews, recom- mendations, and buying advice for thousands of products and services. ConsumerReports is the largest and most trusted independent product testing organization in the world. It accepts no advertising, and it pays for all the products it tests. And, as a not-for-profit organization, it has no shareholders. Like new gifts can be found in the BPL Book Shoppe The Library s used Book Shoppe carries books, CDs, DVDs, Blu-Rays, and audio books. All items are priced between $1$5, and many are in like-new condition. Shoppers filling wish lists should keep the shop in mind this holiday season as its offerings are available for a fraction of retail costs. If you are interested in volunteering with the Book Shoppe, please BookShoppe@BloomingtonLibrary.org. Volunteers accept donations from 10am3pm on the second Saturday of each month. Through the Library s Zinio service, patrons who possess a library card that was issued at BPL have access to 83 electronic magazines at no cost. These emagazines are exactly the same as their physical counterparts, though some have clickable links and printing capabilities. Page 3 Back issues of Zinio Magazines are now available!

4 AUTHOR From Page 1 the Bloomington-Normal area on November 7 where he gave presentations about his book at both Bloomington Public Library and Normal Public Library. Playing with the Enemy tells the story of Moore s father, Gene, whose professional baseball career was stymied by World War II. Once signed by the Brooklyn Dodgers, Gene joined the Navy in 1940 and found himself playing baseball for the Navy before he eventually landed in Louisiana where he was stationed at a top-secret prisoner-of-war camp. To pass the time at the camp, the guards taught the prisoners all captured from the same German submarine how to play baseball. Director Jim Sheridan has been hired to direct and adapt the book for the big screen, and Moore believes that filming will begin in April of He shared that his son, actor Toby Moore, Gary W. Moore, author of Playing with the Enemy, spoke on November 7 at Bloomington Public Library. has been cast to play Gene Moore in that production. Gary also shared that Playing with the Enemy is now required reading for all rookie Green Bay Packers and the entire Notre Dame baseball team. It s Al Pacino s favorite book, and Gary has also autographed copies of the book at the request of George W. Bush, Ben Affleck, and Kevin Costner. DIY From Page 1 gifts that will show the recipient how much you care, not to mention the fact that these projects are fun to make. DIY projects can also create rewarding personal time or great family fun. The books at the Bloomington Public Library can help you to create matching necklaces for your sisters or make a candle scented with your mother s favorite perfume. Is there a chance that your son or nephew might flip over a duct tape wallet? We can help with that! Even experienced Do-it-Yourself-ers can find something new when exploring what the library has to offer. The library s DIY resources range from beginner to expert so everyone can find something exciting to try. Here are just a few topics with Page 4 which the library can help: Jewelry making Beading Knitting and crocheting Woodworking Scrapbooking Stenciling Candle and soap making Wreaths and wall hangings Home Decor In addition to the books on the shelves, the library subscribes to the magazines Creating Keepsakes, American Woodworker, Cloth Paper Scissors, Bead & Button and many more. If you would prefer to read on your tablet, ereader, or home computer, the current and past issues of American Craft magazine are available through the library s Zinio subscription. Zinio is an online resource which provides library cardholders access to more than 80 different emagazine titles which can be read electronically at no cost to the patron. Let the library help you simplify your holiday season and discover great DIY projects you can work on well into Check out the library s catalog online at or stop in and chat with a librarian. Regardless of your DIY interests, the library will have what you need to get started. ebooks downloaded via My Media Mall are now renewable! If you download ebooks through our My Media Mall service, you can now renew a borrowed title one time if no one else has placed the item on hold. If the item is able to be renewed, the option becomes available on a user s Bookshelf three days before the title is scheduled to expire.

5 BPL offers tale of The Christmas Tree Ship Rochelle Pennington will share the true story of the Christmas Tree Ship The Rouse Simmons which traveled to Chicago each holiday season for more than 30 years to deliver thousands of Christmas trees to Chicago families until it sank in Lake Michigan on November 23, Pennington s presentation will take place on Monday, December 9, at 7pm in the Library s Community Room. The presentation will include original photographs and will focus on little-known facts about the ship and its fate. Artifacts raised from the ship will be on display along with underwater photos of the ship in its current state at the bottom of Lake Michigan. The story of the Christmas Tree ship is considered the most loved story of the Great Lakes over the past century. It has inspired paintings, poems, six The Christmas Tree Ship delivered thousands of Christmas trees to Chicago families until is sank in Lake Michigan in The ship s remains still reside at the bottom of the lake. Join us as Rochelle Pennington presents a program about this ship on Monday, December 9, at 7pm in the Library s Community Room. Christmas tree songs, television programs, a musical titled The Christmas Tree Schooner and a new Christmas Tree Ship which is sailed by the Great Lakes Coast Guard each holiday season as a living memorial to The Rouse Simmons. Libraries partner to offer Catching Fire party for teens Catching Fire, the second book in The Hunger Games trilogy, has been adapted for the big screen and is being released to theaters on November 22. We re counting down the days. Are you?!? To celebrate, the Bloomington and Normal Public Libraries are partnering to offer teens a Catching Fire party complete with a Capitol Couture Contest, Catching Fire Trivia, Peeta s Cupcake Decorating Challenge, raffles, pizza, and other games. Teens will meet from 6-8pm on Wednesday, November 20, at Normal Public Library. Homemade hot chocolate & marshmallows on the menu for teen cooking class Teens are invited to offset the chill in the air with a warm beverage and marshmallows, both made from scratch! Meet in the Community Room from 6-8pm on Thursday, December 5. We ll set you up with a steaming mug of hot chocolate and teach you how to make your own marshmallows. Tweens & teens: Register to build a solar car Teens and tweens (those age 9-17), if you think learning to build your own solar car sounds like fun, you should register and plan to join us for our next round of Project Next Generation (PNG) programming. We ll meet from 6-8pm on Tuesday, December 3, and Tuesday, December 17, to build solar cars which participants will keep at the program s conclusion. Register online at BloomingtonLibrary.org. This program is limited to the first 12 registrants. Please note that this is a two-session program. You should only register if you re able to attend both nights of the program. Funding for this program was awarded by the Illinois State Library, a Department of the Office of Secretary of State, using funds provided by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services, under the federal Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA). We re on Facebook and Twitter! Bloomington Public Library is on Facebook, and we re also Tweeting. Check us out and become a fan or follower. And when you re done, invite your friends! Page 5

6 Bloomington Public Library 205 E. Olive Street Bloomington, IL Non-profit Organization U.S. Postage PAID Bloomington, IL Permit No. 216 Current Resident or Putt with the Prose returns in February The Library s annual indoor miniature golf fundraiser returns for its 5th outing on Sunday, February 9. That afternoon from 1-4pm, the Library will run an 18-hole miniature golf course through the Children s Department, the Adult Services Department, the Community Room, and the Lower Level Lobby. For $5 per golfer, the public will be allowed to come in and play the course. The Library will be closed to the general public that afternoon, and no Library services will be offered. Presale tickets will be sold at the Circulation Desk and on the Bookmobile from Jan. 6-Feb. 8 for the discounted price of $4 each. In order to make our event a success, we ll again need the community s help. The Library is seeking hole sponsors as well as items that can be used as door prizes. Door prize winners are drawn throughout the event. In 2013, the community was very generous, and the Library was able to give away a prize every 10 minutes of the event. To discuss sponsorships, to donate a door prize, or for more information, contact the Library s Marketing Department by at MarketingStaff@BloomingtonLibrary.org or by phone at or Additional information will be available by November 15 at Mark your calendar! You won t want to miss this fun day of indoor mini golf at the Library. Above: A new golfer takes on the gorilla at Hole 1, sponsored by Kelly s Bakery & Café, during the Library s 4th Annual Putt with the Prose fundraiser. Right: Golfers play Hole 4, sponsored by Great Plains Media.