Glen Carbon Centennial Library District AUGUST 2018 198 South Main Street Phone: 618.288.1212 Fax: 618.288.1205 glencarbonlibrary.org Newsletter August 1-22 Collection August 23-26 Sale August 7 6:30 Friends of the Library Book Sale Running out of space? Bring in your gently used books, DVDs, CDs, and more in August for our HUGE book sale. Generally, the library will only take small donations of materials that are 5 years old or newer. Those rules are going to be set aside for this event, so bring in all of the material that you want. The sale will be in the Youth Room during regular library hours. The Original Swashbuckler The story of Edward Trelawny s life reads like an Errol Flynn movie From sailing the seven seas, to befriending Mary Shelley and Lord Byron, he seemed to live a life full of adventure, but what is truth...and what are lies. August 29 1:00 Yoga Book Club Book discussion will include yoga poses to enhance understanding and create social interactions. Please have the book read prior to the discussion date. Wear comfy clothes and bring a yoga mat. August: I am Malala by Malala Yousafzai Coming Up: AUGUST 6 Plethora of Pens AUGUST 27 Medicare Q & A AUGUSTS 28 Cookbook Club AUGUST 29 Yoga Book Club: I am Malala
adult programs Plethora of Pens Monday, August 6 th 6:30 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 Join us for the classic film and refreshments at the library. August - Rear Window September - It Happened One Night Yoga Saturdays August 4 th, 18 th, 25 th 9:30 Instructed By: Sarah Hartwig Get fit and healthy when you join us for a calming session of yoga. Please bring your own yoga mat. Friends of the Library Book Sale August 1-22: Book Collection August 23-26: Book Sale Youth Room Bring in your gently used books, DVDs, CDs, and more in August for our HUGE book sale. Generally, the library will only take small donations of materials that are 5 years old or newer. Those rules are going to be set aside for this event, so bring in all of the material that you want. The sale will be in the Youth Room during regular library hours. Page 2 August Newsletter National Coloring Book Day Thursday, August 2 nd All Day Celebrate National Coloring Book Day in the library at one of our many coloring stations throughout the library. Original Swashbuckler Tuesday, August 7 th 6:30 Presented by Gary Jackson The story of Edward Trelawny s life reads like an Errol Flynn movie From sailing the seven seas, to befriending Mary Shelley and Lord Byron, he seemed to live a life full of adventure, but what is the truth...and what are lies. Recycled Craft Night Thursday, August 23 rd 6:30 Join us for a new crafting idea using old stuff. In August we ll be making organizers out of old books. Medicare Q&A Monday, August 27 th 6:30 Bring your questions on how to register and what is covered when you sign up for Medicare. Cookbook Club Tuesday, August 28 th 6:30 Youth Room Presented By: Ellora Ladd Check out the cookbook of the month, make a dish, and, if you like, bring it to share. August s theme is vegetarian cuisine. Glen Carbon Library Book Club Second Tuesday of the Month 6:30 August 14 th & September 11 th A complete reading list with meeting dates is available online. August s Read: The Orphan s Tale by Pam Jenoff Recycled Craft Project Thursdays, September 6 th, 20 th, 27 th 6:30 If you have a cupboard full of plastic bags, then this month s project is for you. Learn step-by-step how to make reusable totes out of plastic bags. September 6 th - Learn to Crochet September 20 th - Learn how to make Plarn September 27 th - Crocheting plarn into a tote September s Read: The Stars are Fire by Anita Shreve
youth programs Pre-School Mondays and Tuesdays 10:00 Wednesdays Youth Room Pre-School Returns in September! Drop by for an hour of early literacy with your little ones! We ll have special guests listed down below with their dates! We ll be joined by Therapy Dogs every Wednesday Preschool! September 10-12 & 24-26 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. Yoga Book Club Wednesday, August 29 th 6:00 Youth Room Presented by: Courtney Winkler Book discussion will include yoga poses to enhance understanding and create social interactions. Please have the book read prior to the discussion date. Wear comfy clothes and bring a yoga mat. August: I am Malala by Malala Yousafzai Registration is required and is limited to 12 per session. Kiwanis Bike Rodeo, Bounce House, and Cupcake Factory Saturday, September 15 1:00-3:00 pm We are partnering with the Glen Carbon Police Dept. and Kiwanis Club to introduce bike safety to our community's bike riders. Bring your own bike and helmet and learn the rules of the road for safe bicycle riding. This event is focused on youth but all ages are welcome to ride through the bike course and test your skills. Move from biking to bouncing in the Bounce House from 1:00-3:00 pm. Top off the afternoon of fun and activity with a stop at the Cupcake Factory on the Library's Patio and stroll through our newly installed Story Walk in Miner's Park. Great Resources for Kids Heading Back to School 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. Page 3 August Newsletter
library services Digital Magazines 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. Hoopla 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. eresources Cloud Library 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! Kanopy 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. Kindle ereaders 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. Mobile Hotspots 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. 3D Printing 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. services Roku Streaming Stick 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: Ready Player One, Rampage, Chappaquiddick, A Quiet Place Rokus require wireless internet and an HDMI port Telescopes Amateur stargazers rejoice. The Library loans Orion StarBlast 4.5 telescopes to Glen Carbon cardholders. Request online or at the Help Desk. Current Best Seller Titles: All We Ever Wanted by Emily Giffin Barracoon: The Story of the last Black Cargo by Zora Neale Hurston Clock Dance by Anne Tyler Indianapolis: The True Story of the Worst Sea Disaster in U.S. Navy History and the Fifty-Year Fight to Exonerate an Innocent Man by Lynn Vincent The Outsider by Stephen King The Perfect Couple by Elin Hilderbrand The Soul of America: The Battle for Our Better Angels by Jon Meacham Online Research Databases 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. Mango Languages: An online learning system teaching practical conversation skills for a wide variety of popular languages. Opposing Viewpoints In Context: An engaging online experience for those seeking contextual information and opinions on hundreds of today s hottest social issues. Page 4 August Newsletter
reader s advisory 2018 Reading Challenge 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. August s theme is: Read a Young Adult Best Seller Page 5 August Newsletter
August 2018 REGISTRATION IS AVAILABLE ONLINE FOR ALL EVENTS AT GLENCARBONLIBRARY.ORG For programing beyond August & September, please visit us at glencarbonlibrary.org RR - Registration is Required sunday monday tuesday wednesday thursday friday saturday August Book Sale! Through the month of August, the library will be accepting ALL book and media donations for a large book sale on August 24-26 in the Youth Room. 1 2 National Coloring Book Day 3 9:30 am Friday at the Movies - Rear Window 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 6:30 pm Plethora of Pens RR 6:30 pm The Adventures of Edward Trelawney RR 6:30 pm Friends of the Library 6:30 pm Library Board Meeting 12 13 14 6:30 pm Book Club The Orphan s Tale 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 6:30 pm Recycled Craft Night 24 BOOK SALE 25 BOOK SALE 26 27 28 29 30 BOOK SALE 6:30 pm Medicare Q & A RR 6:30 pm Cookbook Club RR 6:00 pm Yoga Book Club RR
September 2018 REGISTRATION IS AVAILABLE ONLINE FOR ALL EVENTS AT GLENCARBONLIBRARY.ORG For programing beyond August & September, please visit us at glencarbonlibrary.org RR - Registration is Required sunday monday tuesday wednesday thursday friday saturday 1 2 3 CLOSED 4 5 6 7 9:30 Friday at the Movies - It Happened One Night 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 10:00 am Preschool 6:30 Plethora of Pens RR 10:00 am Preschool 6:30 pm Book Club A Great Reckoning 6:30 pm Preschool 6:30 Friends of the Library 6:00 Retirement Planning RR 7:00 pm Library Board Meeting 1:00 pm Bike Rodeo & Cupcake Factory 16 17 18 19 20 6:30 pm Recycled Craft Night 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 10:00 am Preschool 10:00 am Preschool 6:30 pm Preschool 6:30 pm Medicare Q & A RR 6:30 pm Cookbook Club RR 30
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 618.288.1212 Fax 618.288.1205 www.glencarbonlibrary.org 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 Monday September 3rd for Labor Day When closed, library materials are not due. be a friend Friends of the Library 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 August 8th & September 12th 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.