PUBLIC LIBRARY NEWSLETTER ALSO SERVING POSEN LIBRARY DISTRICT Volume X Issue III September - December 2017 LIBRARY HOURS Monday - Thursday 9:00am - 8:00pm Friday & Saturday 9:00am - 5:00pm Captivate, Motivate, Stimulate through Literacy Markham Public Library hopes that you had an AMAZING and adventurous summer! We sure had a blast here with our summer reading program, Reading By Design. If you missed it this year make sure you sign up next year. We have many new wonderful programs that are sure to peak your interest! Keep reading to find out more about them. SUPPORT YOUR LIBRARY BECOME A FRIEND Anyone can become a member! Individuals, families, local businesses & corporations are all encouraged to join and make a difference. Friends of the Markham Public Library is a non-profit organization that raises funds to provide events, purchase materials and equipment that is beyond the library s budget. The Friends of the Markham Public Library are ACTIVELY seeking NEW members. Meetings are open to the public and held on the 2nd Saturday of each month @ 11:00AM ANY Questions contact Ms. Smith @ 708-331-0130 HAVING FUN ISN T HARD WHEN YOU VE GOT A LIBRARY CARD Looking for a way to transform your life? All you need is a library card. Our library offers you the tools you need to expand your knowledge and skill set with access to the world s information both in print and digitally. Someone who is unable to visit the library because of health reasons but loves reading, watching movies, or listening to music can still enjoy all of those things? With a VALID Markham Public Library Card, patrons can receive free delivery of such items by calling the front desk @ 708-331-0130.
PLEASE REGISTER FOR PROGRAMS BY CALLING (708) 331-0130 PARTICIPANTS MUST HAVE A LIBRARY CARD Page 2 A MONTH OF AMNESTY Waive My Fines...Please For the Month of September, patrons can be forgiven fines of overdue items up to $5.00 Value is in the card. Please present your library card for updates and clear your fines! The Markham Public Library staff will be hosting special sign-up events. If you re a Markham or Posen resident, stop by to apply for a new card or renew an old one. PLEASE be sure to bring two forms of ID with your CURRENT address with one being a photo ID. Join the Markham Public Library as we celebrate Literacy Month Love reading even more with an exciting night of story time and keepsake crafts for each featured story. Story Art September 5th Banned Books Week is an annual event celebrating the freedom to read. It Highlights the value of free and open access to information. Join the Library staff as we play: Banned or Not Banned September 28th Challenged books will be on display as we celebrate the FREEDOM TO READ
Page 3 CHAT CHEW VIEW Young Urban Readers The Markham Public Library Teen Book Club Young Urban Readers would like to invite you to our Bookie Social October 3rd @ 5:30 PM You don t want to miss this exciting new club JUST FOR YOU! Our book for the month is Everything Everything By: Nicola Yoon Come out for a chance to win a copy of the book Young Urban Readers Will Meet Every Tuesday From 5:00PM - 6:00PM October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month If you or someone you love has a breast cancer diagnosis, connecting with people who have walked in your shoes can make a world of difference. Join us for an evening of refreshments, conversations, self examination Q&A and crafts. Courage Hope Faith: Think Pink October 4th 5:30PM - 6:30PM Join Us For Halloween Children are sure to have a blast as we invite them to wear costumes and make their own unique popcorn balls! OCTOBER 31st Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra (IPO) will be providing two free passes good for up to two adult and three student tickets. Must be a Markham or Posen resident. 40 th Season Opening Night From Generation to Generation Saturday, October 14, 2017 7:30PM Respighi s The Birds, Beethoven s Triple Concerto with the Hersh Trio, Guest Artist Mendelssohn s Symphony No. 5 Stilian Kirov, Conductor The pass must be presented at the box office window at Ozinga Chapel: Trinity Christian College 6601 W College Dr. Palos Heights, IL 60463 on concert night to claim tickets. Please Note: Patrons receive one set of free concert tickets during the season. See Website For More Listings: www.ipomusic.org During the week of October 8th-14th join the Markham Public Library as we celebrate EVENTS: COOKING WITH CHEF TARA Tuesday, October 10th Make easy and fun recipes to take home. LET ME SEE YOU DO THAT YOGA Wednesday, October 11th Breathe in a smile; Breathe out a chuckle. SMOOTHIE SOCIAL Thursday, October 12th Create & enjoy your own smoothie and discuss with peers the books you have read.
Page 4 The library will be accepting donations of nonperishable food items for the month of November. Five (5) cans will equal $1.00 towards your fines of not more than $5.00. FAMILY READ NIGHT Join us as we celebrate Family Read Night with Lights of Zion Puppet Extravaganza Night Of The Giant Puppets You won t want to miss these AMAZING puppets and all their glory as they read, dance, and sing with us. Thursday, November 16th at 6:00PM WEEKLY ACTIVITIES FREE After School Lunch Program for Kids & Teens Meals are provided to children in the community up to age 18. Monday - Thursday 3:30PM - 4:30PM Sponsored by: Catholic Charities of Archdiocese of Chicago CROCHET CLUB Enjoy the company of others while sharing patterns and their finished products. Mondays @ 6:00PM Come and enjoy songs, arts & crafts with light snacks EVERY Wednesday @ 10:00AM - 11:30AM Home Daycare Sites are welcome TIS THE SEASON TO BE JOLLY! Children are invited to sip cocoa, sing Christmas carols and decorate ornaments. December 4 th @ Holiday Recipe Sparkling Peppermint Cookies INGREDIENTS: 3 / 4 cup sugar 1 / 2 cup Butter, softened 1 large Egg 1 / 2 teaspoon vanilla 1 / 8 teaspoon peppermint extract 1 2 / 3 cups all-purpose flour 1-teaspoon cream of tartar 1 / 2 teaspoon baking soda 1 / 2 teaspoon salt 1 / 4 cup sugar 1 / 2 cup crushed mini candy canes or peppermint candies DIRECTIONS: 1. Heat oven to 350 F. Line cookie sheets with parchment paper; set aside. 2. Combine 3/4 cup sugar, butter, egg, vanilla and peppermint flavoring in bowl; beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until creamy. Add flour, cream of tartar, baking soda and salt; beat at low speed until well mixed. Stir 1/4 cup crushed candy into dough. 3. Stir remaining 1/4 cup crushed candy into 1/4 cup sugar. 4. Shape dough into 3/4-inch balls; roll in sugar mixture. Place 2 inches apart onto prepared cookie sheets. Bake 8-10 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Do not over bake. Cool 1 minute on cookie sheet; remove to cooling rack. Cool completely. FREE MOVIE NIGHT Bring your popcorn, candy, drinks, & other snacks to Markham Public Library Theater Enjoy a theater experience Every Thursday @ 5:30PM SENIOR COMPUTER CLASSES will be offered Tuesday Mornings @ 10:30AM - 12:00PM SIGN-UP NOW ADULT COMPUTER CLASSES For the month of September & October will be held: Tuesdays @ 6:00PM - 7:00PM SIGN-UP NOW SPACE IS LIMITED ALL COMPUTER CLASSES BEGIN SEPTEMBER 5th
Mobile Hot Spot Page 5 SEPTEMBER thru DECEMBER 2017 Markham Public Library s Bookmobile travels throughout the City of Markham and Posen bringing the library to your neighborhood and businesses. Our collection has grown with many items for all young and old, so come on and take advantage of your local mobile library. If you don t own one, we encourage you to apply for a library card so you can experience Markham s Bookmobile. Library cards can be acquired at the library as well as on the Bookmobile for Markham and Posen residents for free! Let s all work together to continue to make the Bookmobile a success! To schedule a stop at your facility or neighborhood, contact the Markham Public Library at (708) 331-0130. MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY Community Mennonite 3215 W. 162nd St. 10: 00 AM Faith Baptist 14841 S. Kedzie David Webb Jr. Senior Complex 15520 S. Kedzie Joyful Beginnings 3333 W. 159th St. Cricket Learning Center 3217 147th St. St. Gerard Neighborhood Stop Great Expectations Chateaux Lots of Love Daycare 16130 Clifton Park 11:00 AM 164th & Ashland 11:30 AM 157th & Dixie Hwy 11:30 AM 3600 Chambord Ln 11:30 AM 1701 167th St. 11:00 AM Markham Roller Rink 16630 Dixie Hwy 12:00 PM Gordon Elementary 14100 Harrison Nob Hill School 3701 W. 168th Pl Highland School 3420 Laurel Ln Markham Park School 3015 W. 163rd St. 12:00 PM Mae Jemison Posen Park Markham Park District Martin Luther King Park Fieldcrest School 3450 W. 177th St. 143th & Campbell 2:30 PM 16053 Richmond 2:30 PM 162nd & Park Ave. 2:30 PM 4100 W. Wagman Walmart Supercenter Posen Village Hall Markham Community Center Canterbury Mall Posen Village Hall 167th & Pulaski 2440 W. Walter Zimny Dr. 156th & Holman 159th & Kedzie 2440 W. Walter Zimny Dr. The Bookmobile schedule is subject to change without notice for periodic maintenance, or in the event of inclement weather. Please call the library at (708) 331-0130 for further information.
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