North Riverside Public Library www.northriversidelibrary.org Summer 2014 From the Director Please join the Library A s most of you know by now, I have announced my retireBoard and Staff in ment. My official last day has not been determined but I am wishing our Director planning to work through the end of the fiscal year, which is June 30. Robert “Bob” Lifka Not coming from a library background (which was noted by a the best on his few at the time of my hiring), the learning curve was rather retirement steep but I think things turned out all right. For that, my Sunday, June 22, 2014 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. North Riverside Public Library 2400 Des Plaines Avenue North Riverside, Illinois Light refreshments Please RSVP 708-447-0869 (library) In This Issue Director’s News Page 1 Friends of the Library News Page 3 Book Club Page 4 Adult Programs Page 4 Youth Services Programs Page 6 Library Foundation Updates Page 10 Sponsors Page 11 thanks go to the Library Trustees for supporting me and the capable staff I was blessed to inherit for assisting me. I would be remiss if I did not also thank my fellow library directors from the surrounding area who did not let my lack of a library degree prevent them from accepting me as their peer and guided me as I learned the ropes. Patrons, staff and trustees have come and gone since I began in February 2001. Most left to do other things or go to other places but we said our final goodbyes to a few in a church or a chapel. They all have been missed. Accomplishments during my tenure include passing a tax-rate referendum in 2002 and finishing off the lower level in 2007 but I cannot take credit for either. Both were group efforts and I was but one member of the team on each. The relationships I’ve established in my time here give me the most gratification. The most enjoyable part of my job is the time spent on the Circulation Desk serving patrons, although the clerks still follow behind me to make sure I’ve done things correctly. Working here also proved to me that public libraries are not dinosaurs waiting for extinction, as some have said. When I started, public libraries were embracing computers and broadening our offerings from books to movies. As I prepare to leave, public libraries are embracing eBooks and are preparing for downloadable music and movies. I want to take this opportunity to thank the Library patrons and Village residents for the support given the Library in general and me in particular during my 13-plus years as director. It has been my pleasure to serve as director of your Library. Director’s News Zinio is Coming Thanks to a generous donation from the North Riverside Library Foundation, the Library will soon be offering online access to many of your favorite magazines. Magazines will be made available for immediate, unlimited access through a Library subscription to Zinio, a global supplier of electronic content. They may be accessed 24 hours a day, seven days a week, through the Library’s website. The June exhibit will be provided by Adrienne Smith but the other summer months are available. Library patrons and village residents interested in exhibiting their collections should contact Library Director Robert J. Lifka at 447-0869. The Back to Books grant will be used to purchase Spanish language books for adults and the Live and Learn grant, which is a matching grant, will be used to enhance signage in the Library. Library Week Winners Fifteen North Riverside patrons won prizes in the North Riverside Public Library’s annual National Library Week raffle. ance Agency; and Magan McCarthy won a custom electronics case, donated by Planet Green. Kathryn Shrutek won a Kobo eReader; Stephanie Lanken won a tote bag; and Jenna Chambers and Michele Ivanic each won a Barnes and Noble gift card, donated by the Friends of the Library. Seven others won prizes donated by Classic Cinemas. Steven Cotham, won “The Nut Job” insulated bag; Julissa DeLatorre, “Divergent” T-shirt, buttons and mug; Gwen Dudzik, “Captain Phillips” T-shirt; Jake Dudzik, “Muppets” insulated bag; Garret Foy, “Captain Phillips” T-shirt; Joanna Gutierrez, “Glee the Movie” hat; and Brian Przybylski, two tickets to North Riverside Theater. Also, Kelly DeMauro and Lysandro Muti each won Famous Dave’s barbecue sauce, donated by Famous Dave’s; Lucy Trentadue won a Visa gift card, donated by Golden Security Insur 2 If you leave something with your name on it behind in the library, we’ll try to contact you to let you know we found it. But items without identification often go unclaimed. More recent arrivals in the lost-and-found collection include a pair of gold-rimmed eyeglasses; a pair of “Curves” sunglasses; a pair of “Humane Society” black fleece gloves; a white crochet scarf; a “DeWitt” brown canvas bag; a green-and-white striped Blackhawks knit hat; a black-orange-and-white knit hat; a navy Chicago Bears knit hat; a silver key; a pair of black Solar Shield sunglasses; a pair of black plastic eyeglasses; a pair of rose-colored Foster Grant eyeglasses; and a small pearl necklace with a gold cross. Through the efforts of State Representative LaShawn Ford, the North Riverside Public Library has received a $100,000.00 special appropriation from the State of Illinois. In addition, the Illinois State Library has announced that the North Riverside Public Library will receive $14,743.00 from two separate grants, $2,547.00 for a Back to Books grant and $12,196.00 for a Live and Learn Construction grant. Both grants are administered by the State Library. The Library would like to thank Lenora Giurini, Greg Gordon and the Library Board for making donations in memory of Floyd L. Springer, which allowed the purchase of The Architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright: A Complete Catalogue, The Prairie School: Frank Lloyd Wright and His Contemporaries, Architecture: Form, Space and Order and Frank Lloyd Wright: Natural Design, Organic Architecture. The Library Board also made a donation in memory of Marilyn Chalabala, which allowed the purchase of The Cake Bible. The library has a locked Display Case that you can use for a month. We want to show off your collection. We would like to thank our recent Display Case exhibitors – North Riverside Garden Club in March; Jass Whirl in April; and Jim Zak in May. “On behalf of the patrons of the North Riverside Public Library, we express our sincere gratitude to Representative Ford for this special appropriation,” Library Board President Annette Corgiat said. “It is gratifying for the State of Illinois to return some of the hard-earned tax dollars our residents send to Springfield.” Remember Someone Special Lost and Found Library Receives Special Appropriation Library officials intend to use the unrestricted special appropriation to fund a series of small capital projects that will improve the facility and several equipment purchases that will benefit patrons. Although the special appropriation was approved by the General Assembly in May, the funds were not received until recently. First-time users will need to create a user name and password to access the Zinio site. They will then have access to full digital copies of the magazines the Library selects from Zinio’s collection, available via computer or mobile devices. Are You A Collector? Friends of the Library Spring Book Sale Perpetual Book Sale Continues Thanks to the many who attended the Friends of the North Riverside Library’s annual spring used book sale on Saturday March 8 and Sunday March 9, as well as the many who donated books for the sale. Monies earned at this sale ($947.00) and last October’s sale will be applied to the cost of a special Slat Wall for the Youth Service area – just installed. Walk downstairs and look at the installation as you enter the YS area. The staff is currently selecting the proper holders for the wall which will soon hold a variety of the many books, crafts, projects, etc. offered our young patrons throughout the year in the YS area. Those who can’t wait for the next used book sale can select used hard cover, soft cover and paperback books as well as Videocassettes, CD’s and DVD’s from the Friends of the Library perpetual book sale area. Turn left just before the stained glass window and you will find a good selection of Bargain Books all year long! Organizers also thank all who attended and the many volunteers who helped set up prior to the book sale, assisted on both days of the book sale and helped break down and clean up afterwards. Volunteers include: Mickie Caldbeck, Gregory Chap, Phil Cihlar, Betty Dvorak, Gary Garcia, Joanne Guastella, Nick Hoving, Shirley Hoving, Robert Lamich, Mary Lee, Bob Lifka, Juan Mancilla, Mary Lou Marchetti, Al Medelis, Migle Medelis, Ilya Morozyuk, Carlene O’Brien, Carol O’Meara, Alice Ritzenhaler, Jean Schindler, Roy Sidlo, Joe Silhavy, Adrienne Smith, Sharmayne Stach, Kay Subaitis, Berneice Teachmond, Louise Tompkins and Nancy Tuma. Next Book Sale in October The next Friends of the Library used book sale will be in October. Details will be announced in the September newsletter, through signs in the Library and on the Library website (www.northriversidelibrary.org). Donations of used books for the book sale are accepted during regular library hours. New Baby Books The North Riverside Friends of the Library continue to celebrate the births of babies born to North Riverside Public Library Patrons by donating a board book to the library’s collection. Each book contains a book plate marking the special event. The baby’s family also will receive a letter informing them of the donation. Birth information should be directed to the Library Director. New Members Welcome The North Riverside Friends of the Library welcome new members. It’s easy to become a friend – simply pick up a form at the perpetual book table or the bulletin board at the library entrance, fill it out and return it to the circulation desk with the applicable membership fee. Our membership year runs from September 1st through August 31st of the calendar year. Your support in the form of a membership and your participation are most welcome and make a difference. FOL meeting dates can be found on the announcement board in the library entrance…..JOIN US !!! Reminder: Donations of books for our book sales can be dropped off at the library at any time. We appreciate your donations! Book Club Join us this Summer for a book discussion on the second Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. Refreshments will be provided. June 10: Revolutionary Summer by Joseph J. Ellis The Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award-winning author of First Family presents a revelatory account of America’s declaration of independence and the political and military responses on both sides throughout the summer of 1776 that influenced key decisions and outcomes. July 8: And the Mountains Echoed by Khaled Hosseini This bittersweet family saga spans six decades and transports readers from Afghanistan to France, Greece, and the United States. Hosseini, author of The Kite Runner and A Thousand Splendid Suns, weaves a gorgeous tapestry of disparate characters joined by threads of blood and fate. August 12: The Lifeboat by Charlotte Rogan Forced into an overcrowded lifeboat after a mysterious explosion on their trans-Atlantic ocean liner, newly widowed Grace Winter battles the elements and her fellow survivors and remembers her husband, Henry, who set his own safety aside to ensure Grace’s. Member recommendations are used to choose the books to be read. The choices can be from the Chicago Tribune’s best-seller list, Oprah’s recommendations, or whatever the group agrees upon. If the books selected are available, they can be obtained from other libraries for members of the Book Club. Further information is available by calling the Library at (708) 447-0869. Adult Summer Reading Program June 2 – August 2 Experiment with “Literary Elements,” this year’s theme of the Adult Summer Reading Program. Read or listen to at least four library books or audiobooks (including eBooks and downloadable audiobooks from Media On Demand) in eight weeks to qualify for the Grand Prize. There will also be eight weekly drawings for gift cards from local businesses beginning on June 13. Sign up at the Circulation Desk starting June 2 to receive a reading log and a free gift. If you attend the movie, “Gravity” and the “Smart Grid” program in June and the movie, “National Treasure 2” and the “Australia and New Zealand” travel program in July, you may add them to your reading log and enter them in the weekly drawing. Reading logs are due by August 2. Be in your element at the library! Adult Programs Registration is requested for Adult Programs (except for the film screenings). Stop by the library to sign up or give us a call at (708) 447-0869 or sign up on our website at www.northriversidelibrary.org/ events. If you need an accommodation for a disability, please contact us a week before the program. SMART GRID AND HOME ENERGY SAVINGS Wednesday, June 11 – 6:30 p.m. Learn how to tell if your home is losing energy and hear about the recent upgrades to our electric grid in Illinois, including money-saving programs that are now available with the use of smart meter technology. This program will let you know about a variety of energy efficiency programs that are currently available to help you save money on your energy bills, make your home more comfortable year-round, and even increase the value of your home. Also, learn about the new smart grid and smart meter system, as well as the Energy Impact Illinois program, which offers free and reduced cost home energy assessments and rebates of up to $1200 for cost-effective home energy efficiency improvements. Presented by Elevate Energy, a non-profit affiliate of the Center for Neighborhood Technology, which is an award-winning innovations laboratory for urban sustainability that works across disciplines and issues, including transportation and community development, energy, water, and climate change. AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND Wednesday, July 23 – 6:30 p.m. World traveler Bill Helmuth will show you these fascinating countries with their extraordinary visual landscapes. In this slide presentation, you’ll visit the Sydney Opera House, towering Uluru/Ayers Rock, a tall termite castle in the Outback and creeping crocodiles in Australia. You’ll also travel to glorious Queenstown, Gateway to the beauty of South Island and majestic Milford Sound in New Zealand, and much more! As director of sales for Time-Life books (Asia), Bill Helmuth has traveled to over 100 countries, flown 4 million miles, and lived on 4 continents, including Australia. WALT DISNEY: INTIMATE PORTRAIT Wednesday, August 13 – 6:30 p.m. Join us for this intimate portrait of Walt Disney, the quiet innovator who spent a lifetime combining creativity with commerce. Surprising personal insights from Walt Disney’s friends, family and colleagues are supplemented with clips from some of the remarkable showman’s finest productions for you to enjoy again. Presented by Bob Burton, Professor Emeritus of Communications at Oakton Community College. Come see the Disney movie, “Saving Mr. Banks” on August 6 at 2:00 p.m. 5 Wednesday Movie Matinee Join us this Summer for a movie on the first Wednesday of each month at 2:00 p.m. Drop-in only. Refreshments will be provided. Sponsored by the Friends of the North Riverside Public Library. June 4: GRAVITY (2013), 91 min., Rated PG-13. A brilliant medical engineer, Dr. Ryan Stone (Sandra Bullock), is on her first shuttle mission, with veteran astronaut and acting space commander Matt Kowalski (George Clooney). Then disaster strikes the shuttle, leaving Stone and Kowalski completely out of touch with Earth. With little oxygen and energy left, how will they survive? July 2: NATIONAL TREASURE 2: BOOK OF SECRETS (2008), 125 min., Rated PG. In this adventure-filled sequel to the 2004 blockbuster “National Treasure,” Nicolas Cage reprises his role as artifact hunter and archaeologist extraordinaire Ben Franklin Gates. In this outing, Gates learns of his own family’s implication in the assassination of Abraham Lincoln by John Wilkes Booth. August 6: SAVING MR. BANKS (2013), 125 min., Rated PG-13. When P.L. Travers (Emma Thompson) travels from London to Hollywood in 1961 to finally discuss Walt Disney’s (Tom Hanks) desire to bring her beloved character, Mary Poppins to the motion picture screen, Disney meets a prim, uncompromising woman not only suspect of his concept for the film, but a woman struggling with her own past. Youth Services REGISTER for Summer Reading Programs starting June 2, 2014 Fizz, Boom, Read! – Age 3 through 5th grade (in fall) Complete the program by reading 25 hours Spark a Reaction 6th through 12th grade (in fall) Complete the program by reading 25 hours Early Literacy Program – Babies and Toddlers (Age 2 and under) Complete the program by reading 25 books Track your reading time on the Time Log you’ll receive at registration. Last day to register is June 30. Bring your Time Log into the library for prizes for every 5 hours read. Early Literacy: prizes for every 5 books read. NEW Summer Reading Raffles every week! Cool crafts and activities! There’s something for all ages, every week. Great evening programs that are only for Summer Readers and their families. Turn in your Time Log showing 25 hours completed (Early Literacy: 25 books read) by the deadline to receive an invitation to the Enchanted Castle pizza party in August. After 25 hours, keep reading to help others with Read to Feed! • For every additional hour you read, you’ll receive a token to drop into the donation jar AND • For every token collected, the Friends of the North Riverside Library will make a donation to the Riverside Township Food Pantry FAQ: Who can register in the North Riverside Library’s kid/teen summer reading programs? Any North Riverside youth resident (through age 18) may register. Any non-resident Komarek student may register as well. Where can I register? How can I find out more about the programs? See the YS Help Desk, in the lower level of the library. Teen Volunteers Needed Teens age 13 through 18 can earn community service hours this summer by: • assisting with Summer Reading registration and prize redemption • helping younger children at Book Buddies • assisting at craft programs, storytimes and Fizz Boom Science programs • helping out at Pizza & Games nights • writing book reviews for the teen page of the library website Pick up Teen Summer Volunteer application forms at the YS Help Desk. Training sessions will be held late May / early June and as needed. Service hours can be earned throughout the year, as well. Teens: Check Out an iPAD! Book Buddies Thanks to a Best Buy grant, we have six 4th generation iPad 2s (loaded with great apps) available for check-out to North Riverside residents ages 12 through 17. To check out an iPad for in-library or home use: • Come into the library with your parent or legal guardian and ask the Circulation Desk staff for an iPad User Agreement form. * Both you and your parent will need ID and your NRPL library cards. * Both of you must read and sign the form. Your parent’s signature acknowledges that he/she will be responsible for any damage or loss. Your signature means that you understand how to use an iPad and will use it carefully and responsibly. Mondays at 6:30 p.m.: June 16, 23, 30; July 7, 14, 21, 28. Age 3 through age 8. Children will be paired up with Teen Volunteers who will listen to them read or read with them. Approximately 45 minutes. SRP Story Surprises! Saturdays at 10:30 a.m. June 14, 28; July 12, 26; Aug. 9, 23. Ages 2 through 5. Something’s hiding in Ms. Rebecca’s Story Box! Find out what it could be at this fun, story-filled program. LEGOs Build-It Club Saturdays at 10:30 am June 21; July 19; Aug.16. For 2nd grade and older. Use the library’s LEGOs to create something unique. New theme each month. Please DO NOT bring your own LEGOs! SRP • iPads may be checked out for two weeks, and are available on a first-come, first-served basis. • If you attended last summer’s Teen iPad Workshops, you may reserve an iPad up to 48 hours in advance, and your check-out period is three weeks, rather than two. You will still need your parent/ guardian sign a User Agreement form. Summer Crafts SRP Only! All ages! Kids under age 7 must have an adult with them. Wednesday, June 25 at 2 p.m. or 3:30 pm Tie-Dye T-Shirts. Limit 22 per session. Tuesday, July 1 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Craft-A-Palooza! Tuesday, July 15 at 10:30 a.m. Mosaic Stones Wednesday, July 16 at 3:30 p.m. Embossed Framed Foil Art Thursday, July 17 at 3:30 p.m. Buttons, Beads and Cord Tuesday, July 22 at 10:30 a.m. Foil Art Transfers Thursday, July 31 at 3:30 p.m. Robot Banks. Limited to 36. Wednesday, August 6 at 3:30 p.m. Mural Field Trip Pack Check it out! Thanks to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, we have a backpack that’s chock full of everything a nature-loving family might need to explore the world around them. Stop by the YS Help Desk to reserve the pack, or to get more info. Program Registration is a Must! • Programs and performances designated “SRP” are only for those already registered in one of the North Riverside Library’s kid/teen summer reading programs and require advance registration -- per program -- by phone, online, or in person at the YS Help Desk. Mom-Time! • Some space-limited SRP programs may also require entry tickets to be picked up prior to the program. ! Tuesdays at 6:30 June 24; July 22; NEW Aug 12. Leave the kids home with dad! Moms, bring out the inner kid in you as you make easy, “therapeutic” crafts, chat and listen to music. Craft supplies provided. Bring a treat to share! • For those programs not designated SRP, nonresidents may attend only as space permits. • Please note: Parents of children under age 12 are asked to remain in the library when their children are attending library programs, which may run as long as one hour. Principle Dance Studio: Creative Movement Class Drop-in Storytime Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. June 17; July 8; Aug. 5. Age 2 and up, with an adult. Limit of 15. SRP Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. June 5, 12, 19, 26; July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31; August 7; Ages toddlers through age 5, with an adult. Songs, stories, playtime. 7 July August Tuesday, July 8 at 3:30 p.m. Fizz, Boom, Science #2. Can your team build an eggs-tronaut spacecraft that can handle a crash landing? We’ll find out… For kids in 2nd grade and up; limited to 25. SRP Saturday, August 2 at 4:00 p.m. TIME LOGS DUE. Thursday, July 10 at 6:30 p.m. The Frog Lady Presents Frog Weirdos. Meet some of the coolest (and weirdest) animals on the planet! You’ll be able to view them up close, and learn all about them from Frog Lady, professional naturalist. (No touching allowed – they’re too delicate!) SRP and family members. Pizza & Games Nights Play games, munch pizza, enjoy! For 1st grade and older. Limited to 30; must RSVP to confirm attendance. SRP #1 - Thursday, June 19 at 6:00 p.m. #2 - Wednesday, July 9 at 6:00 pm #3 - Thursday, July 24 at 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 23 at 2:00 p.m. Magic Workshop with Gary Kantor. Learn the tricks of the trade – the MAGIC tricks, that is! And, you’ll be bringing home a magic kit! For ages 5 to 12. SRP June Monday, June 2 at 10:00 a.m. Summer Reading Registration opens. Visit the YS Help Desk to register for a summer reading program and get your Time Log. Tuesday, July 29 at 3:30 p.m. Fizz, Boom, Science #3. What could be better than science you can EAT? I scream, you scream…hint, hint! For kids in 2nd grade and up; limited to 25. SRP Tuesday, June 17 at 3:30 p.m. Fizz, Boom, Science #1: Marshmallow Skyscrapers. Building with food is both fun and challenging! For kids in 2nd grade and up; limited to 25. SRP Wednesday, July 30 at 6:30 p.m. Cold-Blooded Creatures presented by Jim Nesci. Get ready to meet Bubba the Alligator, snakes, lizards and a tortoise! Explore the world of reptiles and learn their role on our planet. Don’t miss this! All ages welcome. SRP and family members. Wednesday, June 18 at 6:30 p.m. Sandi Sylver, Ventriloquist: Blast Into Books! Puppets and a story that’s “out of this world” will keep all ages entertained. SRP and family members. Tuesday, June 24 at 10:30 a.m. Pet Show Storytime, Craft and Parade. Enjoy stories about pets and pet shows, and decorate a cardboard “float” for your pet to ride in during the Pet Parade March inside the library! For kids in preschool and up with an adult. Please bring a favorite stuffed animal to this program! SRP Thursday, June 26 at 6:30 p.m. Ben’s Bubble Show. Experience art, science and even a bit of magic at this family program! SRP and family members. Friday, August 8 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Celebrate at Enchanted Castle in Lombard! Pizza, pop, games, raffles, fun! For SRP completers and their families. Saturday, August 30 at 4:00 p.m. Last Call for Read to Feed Hours! Last chance to turn in your Read to Feed donation hours! For every Read to Feed Hour turned in, the Friends of the Library will make a donation to the Riverside Township Food Bank! Display Case Collections Thank you for sharing your collections with us this spring! March: Christopher Jones Skylanders Shoe boxes or small cardboard boxes Small foam or pressed paper fruit / veggie baskets Buttons Campbell’s Soup Labels used to purchase craft materials Please drop off donations at the Circulation or YS Help Desk. Thank you! Children under 12 in the library... …must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver, for their own safety. For your convenience, the children’s department Internet computers can be used by adults who are with children. See the YS Help Desk to use one of these. April: Nicholas Matarese – LEGOs May: Aaliyah T. Jimenez – Duct Tape Crafts Do you have a collection you’d like to display? Ask the YS staff for details. THANK YOU to these generous supporters of the 2014 Summer Reading Program! Aunt Diana’s Old Fashion Fudge 29 E. Burlington St., Riverside Enchanted Castle 301 N. Washington St., Naperville Stella’s 3903 Joliet Ave., Lyons Bill’s Place 1146 N. Maple Ave., La Grange Park Famous Dave’s 7201 West 25th St. Theatre of Western Springs 4384 Hampton Ave., Western Springs Buona Beef 6745 Roosevelt Rd., Berwyn Friends of the North Riverside Library Wendy’s 25th St. & Harlem Ave. The Chew Chew 33 Burlington Ave., Riverside Fullmer Locksmith 8611 W. Cermak Rd. White Castle 7155 Ogden Ave., Berwyn Chili’s 7225 W. Cermak Kuratko-Nosek Funeral Home 2447 S. Desplaines Ave. Classic Cinemas North Riverside Mall Theatre or Lake Theatre, Oak Park Linares and Associates, Inc. 9023 W. Cermak Road Culver’s 8211 Ogden Ave., Lyons Domino’s Pizza 8540 W. Ogden Ave., Lyons 8 Donations Cheerfully Accepted for crafts and activities: DuPage Children’s Museum 1103 S. Main St., Lombard North Riverside Park Mall 7501 W. Cermak Rd. Olive Garden 7513 W. Cermak Pop’s Italian Beef & Sausage 8001 Ogden Ave., Lyons Library Foundation The March 8, 2014 Brushes and Bites event was a tremendous success. Who knew that there were so many budding and undiscovered artists in the area? We began with some light appetizers and beverages while participants were finding their seats and getting familiar with the materials they would be using to create their own work of art. Then our own Kathleen Spale and her colleague, Charlie De Leonardis began the instructions of how to divide up your canvas and begin the creative process. Kathleen had prepared several versions of a scene of nature from right in our community. These were for guidance and inspiration, and they truly inspired a great variety of paintings. She also recruited many fine volunteers who brought paint and other supplies to the participants as needed. Thank you volunteers!! The North Riverside Library would like to thank our sponsors for their generous support: The Scottish Home Where Friends Become Family Assisted Living & Nursing Care Respite Stays Available 24 Hour Nursing Staff Ph: 708-447-5092 www.thescottishhome.org After a little more than an hour of newly learned technique and color applications, the artists took a break to eat some delicious food prepared by Benny Ritacca, known to local residents as the proprietor of the former Rascal’s Restaurant. We thank Benny for making this a truly memorable gastronomic event. The participants went back to work putting finishing touches on their paintings. Everyone had so much fun that the recurring question was “when will we do this again.” The Library Foundation is working on preparing another such event as soon as we can regroup and organize it. Please watch the Library Newsletter, postings in the library, and news in various community publications and websites for a future date and time. Right now we are recovering from this event, which brought needed funds to the Foundation. Do we have your e-mail address so that we can contact you directly about our events? If not, please leave a note for us at the circulation desk with your e-mail. In the Library Director’s news you will find information on one of the latest investments the Foundation has made in technology that you can use, bringing electronic magazine subscriptions to North Riverside. Our fundraisers make such support possible. SAVE THE DATE! North Riverside Historical Society’s We hope to have a bowling event some time this summer, so please keep your eyes open for details. Hopefully you also stopped in for refreshments at our celebration of National Library Week. Free drawings were held for adult and children’s prizes. Congratulations to the winners. Enjoy the summer, and these photos of our most recent events. Annual Fundraiser “Masquerade” August 9th- tickets available late July At the North Riverside Administration office Or calling 1(630)258-7099 11 Board Meetings The Board of Trustees of the North Riverside Public Library District invites you to attend its meetings on the 2nd Monday of each month starting at 7:30 pm. Board Members President Annette Corgiat Vice President Kay Subaitis Treasurer Brad Lanken Secretary Mary Lee Trustee P.J. Folz Trustee Greg Gordon Director Robert J. Lifka Trustee Dave Witken Library Hours Monday – Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. CLOSED Holiday Closings The North Riverside Public Library will be closed Independence Day, Friday, July 4. Any questions call us at (708) 447-0869 North Riverside Public Library 2400 South DesPlaines Avenue North Riverside, Il 60546 NONPROFIT ORG. CARRIER ROUTE PRESORT U.S. POSTAGE PAID N. RIVERSIDE, IL PERMIT NO. 47 POSTAL CUSTOMER NORTH RIVERSIDE, IL 60546