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WINTER 2022 NEWSLETTER | DEC - FEB
GLENWOOD-LYNWOOD PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
Frosty Fest ‘22
Holiday Party
See page 3
Black History Month
Programming
All February Long!
see pages 2-3
New Senior Programming
see pages 6-7
Most programs require advance registration.
Contact the library or visit www.glpld.org for details.
POCKET EDITION
BLACK HISTORY MO
Black History Month: A BHM Sip and Paint
Celebration of Black Lives Thursday, February 9
Pickup: January 3-31 6pm - 7:30pm
Return: February 4
Bring your friends to an evening
In the spirit of the book “Lift Every of painting with an Afrocentric
Voice: A Celebration of Black Lives” theme for Black History Month.
we are challenging students ages We provide the supplies and
6-11 and 12-16 to research and create hors d’oeuvres —you supply your
a brief summary of a prominent favorite beverage. Limit 12.
African American figure for display
in the Library during Black History
Month. Pick up a copy of the
template in January and return
it in February for display in the
library. Patrons will select a fan
favorite and the winner will receive
a Kindle Fire tablet. Bonus points
for reports on unsung historical
figures!
Black Resistance 1619: The Journey of a People
Thursday, February 2 Monday, February 13
6pm - 7:30pm 6pm - 7:30pm
Join us for an interactive discussion Join us for a dynamic theatrical
on Black Resistance facilitated by and lecture experience featuring
Rainbow Push. We will examine Playwright, Professor, and Performer
resistance strategies used during Ted Williams III. Taken from the
the 60’s and compare/contrast them 2 hour musical production, 1619:
to resistance strategies that may be The Journey of a People, this one-
used in 2023. man show packs generations of
history into an approximately 1 hour
production. From the beginning
of American slavery to the modern
movements for justice, Williams
uses history to explain America’s
current reality. Bring the family
to this not to be missed Black
History Month.
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ONTH Why Do We Require
Registration?
Every program appearing in the
newsletter requires planning,
Open Mic/Spoken Word Night supplies and/or paying presenters.
@ the Library Without advance registration,
Friday, February 24 we may have to either cancel the
6:30pm - 8:30pm program for lack of participation
Celebrate the artistic beauty of the or have an insufficient quantity
Black Experience in song, dance, of supplies available. Advanced
and spoken word! registration also tells us that you are
Performers: please email not only interested in the program,
reference@glpld.org to register. but that you plan to attend.
To reserve your seat in our
audience, please RSVP @ glpld.org.
Light refreshments will be served.
21 and over please. SPECIAL
BHM Community Read 2023
Black Joy: Stories of
Resistance, Resilience, and
EVENT
Restoration
Saturday, February 25 Frosty Fest ’22
10:30am - 12pm
In support of the 2023 Black History
Holiday Party
Month theme-- Resistance, we are Thursday, December 8
reading and discussing Black Joy: 6pm - 7:30pm
Stories of Resistance, Resilience,
and Restoration by Tracey Michae’l Start your December
Lewis-Giggetts. Stop into the celebration season at our
library to pick up a copy on or Frosty Fest ‘22 Holiday Party!
before February 1. Join us for the We’ll have face painting, craft
discussion and light refreshments. stations and more! Take
holiday pictures with Santa
and Mrs. Claus and enjoy tasty
treats co-sponsored by the
Friends of the Library.
“Your Place to Connect and Grow!” 3
ADULT
Christmas Believe Decoration Going Solar @ No Cost in llinois
Wednesday, December 7 Thursday, January 12
6pm - 7:30pm 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Join us in making a festive Find out how to go solar at no cost
Christmas decoration for your home and to significantly reduce your
or to give as a gift. Limit 12. electric bill! Bring your most recent
ComEd electric bill to see how much
more you are paying with ComEd
and how much you can save by
going solar. Presented by Suburban
Solar Solutions in Glenwood.
Pinterest Vision Board
Wednesday, January 25
6pm - 7pm
Processing Grief, Anxiety, and Get organized in 2023 by creating a
Depression with Art
virtual vision board, full of inspiration
Saturdays: Dec 17, Jan 14, Feb 11
and goals! Must have computer
9:30am - 11am
proficiency and have an active
This workshop series will use Pinterest account. Bring your
art therapy to provide support own tablet or laptop or use ours
for those experiencing grief, (supply is limited). Limit 12.
anxiety and depression. Join Leah
Sampson, clinician in training Cricut Galentine Wine Glasses
specializing in art therapy at Wed., February 8, 6pm - 7pm
Holistically Divine Counseling, to
Let’s get this party started! Sign up
create, dialogue and reflect on your to make your very own “Galentine”
mental wellbeing. No art skills are wine glass. Limit 12.
required! Limit 10.
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MULTI-GENERATIONAL
Gingerbread Man Challenge Family Portrait Snow Globe
PICKUP: December 1-8 Tuesday, January 24
RETURN: December 16 6pm - 7:30pm
VOTE: December 19-29 Let it Snow! Please bring a 2”X 2”
Winner Announced: family portrait to fit inside the snow
December 30, 2022 globe you will create. Limit 15.
It’s Holiday time and cookies
are trembling (especially the
Gingerbread Man!). We want YOU
to disguise the Gingerbread Man
so he doesn’t get eaten this year.
WE provide the Gingerbread Man
cutout, and YOU provide materials
to disguise him! Then return your
disguised cookie as fast as you can!
Christmas Bingo NBA 2K23 Tournament
Wednesday, February 8
Thursday, December 15 6pm - 7:30pm
6pm - 7:30pm
Register to play in our 8 team- 1
Join us for an evening of holiday fun game elimination tournament.
(and awesome prizes) and play the Winner gets bragging rights in the
all-time classic game, BINGO! Teen Hangout and on the Library’s
Bring the entire family as all ages social media page. Sign up sheet
are welcome! (with game time and opponent) will
be posted in the Teen Hangout.
Gingerbread House Kits Patrons must be in the library
Friday, December 16 at the scheduled time or it’s an
ALL DAY, WHILE SUPPLIES LAST
automatic forfeit.
Stop In And Pick Up A Gingerbread Ages 14 to adult. Limit 16.
House Kit For Your Family To Make!
**Limit 1 Kit Per Person. 2022-2023 Illinois
Philharmonic Orchestra
(IPO) Tickets Available!
Stop by the Reference Desk
to obtain free passes for this
season’s performances.
Each pass admits 2.
“Your Place to Connect and Grow!” 5
Hey Seniors! SENIO
Invite your friends (and meet new
ones) to daytime programming
scheduled with you in mind!
Funds (in whole/part) for this
programming were provided
through an award from
AgeOptions
through funding from the
American Rescue Plan Act.
All adults are welcome to attend!
Made to Create
Mondays each month
1pm - 2pm
Join us monthly to connect, make
and be crafty! We’ll provide the
music, snacks and supplies—you
provide the creativity!
December 5: Popcorn Garland
AARP Smart Driver Course
January 9: Book Clock Monday and Tuesday, Dec. 12-13
February 6: Earrings 9am - 1pm
The Smart Driver refresher course,
designed for drivers age 50 and
older, teaches proven driving
techniques to help keep you and
your loved ones safe on the road.
Claim your safe driver discount!
When you take the AARP Smart
Driver course, you could be eligible
for a multi-year discount on your
auto insurance.
This is a full 8 hour course and you
must attend both sessions. AARP
members be sure to bring your
membership card. $20 for AARP
members, $25 non-members.
Cash or check payable to AARP.
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ORS Crochet Corner
4th Saturdays: Jan 28 and Feb 25
10am - 12pm
Are you interested in learning how
Sewing Sisters to knit or crochet? Do you have
Fridays, Beginning January 6 a project you’re working on or
10am - 2pm
looking for new patterns? Come
Our weekly sewing circle is for the conversation and work on
expanding to include beginners your projects. All skill levels are
and experts! Our experienced welcome.
seamstresses will guide beginners
in completing a project while Silverspot Tablets
offering conversation, feedback
and support to other experienced available for checkout!
seamstresses as they work on their
SilverSpots are an all-in-one
individual projects. All attendees
tablet for seniors with Cellular
must have their own machines. connectivity along and pre-
Limit 10. loaded apps (Google Chrome,
Libby, Facebook, Solitaire and
Soul Line Dancing more) plus additional hotspot
Tuesdays, January 10-31 functionality to provide Internet
11am - 12pm access for visiting family &
Linda from Dawn the Dancin’ Deeva friends. Each tablet is in a
is back! Get your move on while rugged carrying case with a
you combine exercise with R&B handle, screen protector, and a
music. Bring your water bottle and charger!
dress comfortably for this fun-filled Make a one-on-one
class. Limit 25 per class. appointment with staff to
learn helpful hints and tricks
after checkout.
Lunch and Learn
Thursdays, 10am-12pm
Join us for free lunch and a Amnesty January
discussion of a different topic GLPLD cardholders!
each month. This series will be
This January, come into the
co-sponsored by Family Christian
library to get your overdue
Health Center. Limit 12.
fines (up to $50) eliminated!
January 26: New Year New You You must appear in person
Bingo to take advantage of this
February 23: Take Good Care of program. Contact the library
your Heart for details.
“Your Place to Connect and Grow!” 7
TWEEN &TEEN
Teen Anime Club Pokemon Pearler Craft
Mondays: Dec 5, Jan 9, and Feb 6 Thursday, February 16
5pm - 7pm 5pm - 7pm
Calling all anime fans! Join our Teen Use Pearler beads to create your
Anime Club where we will watch the favorite Pokémon. Limit 10.
first 2 episodes of a new anime each
month, discuss and do an activity
related to the Anime. Meet new
friends and share in the fandom!
Video Game Day
Saturdays: Dec 17, Jan 21, and
Feb 18
10am - 12pm
Play the latest video games on PS4
and Switch and enjoy the new teen
area. Limit 10.
Gaming Unplugged
CHECK OUT
Monday, December 19
5pm - 7pm THIS RESOURCE!
Bring your friends and join us for a
fun-filled night of board games and
plenty of snacks. Play ours or bring
your own!
Starry Night Light Up Notebooks
Monday, January 23
5pm - 7pm
Thousands of digital comics,
Show your artistic side and create a
galaxy inspired notebook with LED graphic novels, and manga
lights. Limit 12. available 24 hours a day, 7 days
a week for offline reading, with
unlimited, simultaneous checkout.
All you need is a Glenwood-
Lynwood Public Library District
library card and you’re all set!
Contact the Reference Desk
or visit https://glpld.org/
databases/ for more details.
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KIDSPACE
Pancakes, PJs, and Polar Tall Tales with Mr. Thomas
Express Tuesdays: Dec 20, Jan 17, Feb 21
Saturday, December 10 10am - 10:30am
10am - 12pm
Join Mr. Thomas for a super fun
Join us in your jammies for a viewing storytime filled with tall tales and
of The Polar Express with some hot a tasty treat. Register and attend
cocoa and pancakes, sure to get you each session for a chance to win
in a festive mood! a special prize.
Winter Snowman
Wednesday, January 11
6pm - 7pm
Come to the library to create your
very own frosty friend. Limit 10.
Winter Wonderment Storytime
and Craft
Tuesdays: Dec 13, Jan 10, Feb 7
6:30pm - 7pm
Join Miss Crystal for hot cocoa,
storytime and a craft. Register and
attend each session for a chance
to win a special prize.
Mardi Gras Mayhem!
Christmas Tree Ornament Tuesday, February 21
Wednesday, December 14 4pm - 5pm
6pm - 7pm Join in celebrating Fat Tuesday and
Create a sparkling ornament to hang Mardi Gras with some king cake
on your Christmas tree! Limit 15. and a Mardi Gras craft. Limit 15.
Take and Make
Crafts
Stop by on the 15th and
30th of each month for a
cool Children’s craft that
you can make at home!
“Your Place to Connect and Grow!” 9
COMPUTER CLASSES
Meet Your Computer Script Formatting
Every Wednesday Starting Mondays: January 23 and 30
December 7 (Two class session)
10:30am - 12pm 5:30pm - 7pm
This is a beginner computer class Using Powerpoint and Celtix, learn
for anyone who would like to begin how to write a script professionally
or continue advancing their basic for TV shows or movies from film
computer skills. Bring your own treatment to completed script.
laptop, or use ours. Limit 10. Keyboard and mouse proficiency
and advance registration required.
Teespring 101 Limit 8. Ages 16 and up.
Wednesday, December 14
6pm - 7pm The Glenwood Lynwood
Learn how to create a t-shirt Community Reality Show
Wednesday, February 15
brand of your own on Teespring. 6pm - 7:30pm
com. Teaspring.com allows you to Create and record your own
create and sell products to your reality show. Create a character (or
target audience while monetizing characters), add a voiceover to a
your content. There will also be an final production to create your own
introduction to niche marketing. reality show. Completed shows will
Keyboard and mouse proficiency be posted to the Glenwood-Lynwood
and advance registration Library YouTube channel. Keyboard
required. Limit 8. and mouse proficiency and advance
Highlight Reel Creation 101 registration required. Limit 8.
Wednesday, January 18
6pm - 7pm
We’ll learn to use Capcut or iMovie
to create highlights to entertain,
friends, family & coworkers.
Keyboard and mouse proficiency
and advance registration
required. Limit 8.
Need One-on-One Help?
Can’t wait for a class and need help now?
Schedule a one-on-one session with our Computer Lab staff.
Call 708-758-0090 for more details.
10 Glenwood-Lynwood Public Library DistrictBOOK DISCUSSION
Brown Bag Indigo
2nd Tuesday of the Month from 4th Saturday of the Month from
1pm - 2:30pm 10:30am - 12pm
We don’t stay in one lane—we read Mature readers that primarily read
a variety of genres. and discuss books written by African
American authors from a variety of
Dec. 13 Booth genres.
by Karen Joy Fowler Due to Christmas and Black History
Month, a special meeting date is
Jan. 10 The Book Of Lost Names scheduled for December and a
by Kristin Harmel Black History Month Community
Read date for February.
Feb. 14 The Radium Girls (See page 3)
by Kate Moore
Jan. 28 Finding Me by Viola Davis
SERVICES AVAILABLE
We Accept Passport Free Food Pop Ups
Applications Free food pop ups on Tuesdays
For required documentation and from 9-10am (weather permitting)
fees, please visit our website at sponsored by Illinois Partners of
glpld.org and click “US Passport”. Hope, Southland Voice and the
A bilingual Acceptance Agent is
Glenwood-Lynwood Public Library.
available upon request. Contact
the Library at 708-758-0090 for Visit our Facebook page or contact
more details or to schedule your the library for details.
appointment today!
License Plate Stickers
Notary
You can renew your license plate
Call the library for details. We do sticker and registration at the library.
not notarize real estate documents. Credit/Debit card accepted for
payment. There is a $10 service fee.
Wifi Hotspots
No internet at home? Stop by Curbside Pickup
the library to checkout one of our
hotspots that can connect up to 10 We continue to offer GLPLD patrons
devices at home. Perfect for hosting curbside pickup of library materials by
family with electronic devices this calling the library at 708-758-0090.
holiday season!
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A Message From the Friends of the Library
While we were happy to welcome new members this year, we were sad to announce
the passing of a longtime Friend, Dick Whitman. Dick was also a regular Library
user and active in the Glenwood community. While he is missed, we hope his family
and friends get some small comfort in seeing his memorial brick, in the Library Brick
Garden. Information on how to purchase memorial bricks for friends and family can
be found on the library website, under the Friends tab.
Our meetings for this quarter are December 14th and February 8th. Both at 1pm,
in the Library meeting room. We are always looking for new members and new
fundraising ideas. Thank you to everyone who supports the Friends fundraising,
and remember, all our money goes back to the Library. We look forward to seeing
you at the Frosty Fest Holiday Party!
The Glenwood-Lynwood Public Library District is subject to the requirements of
the American with Disabilities Act of 1990. Any individual who plans to attend @glpld19901
any program at the Library and requires a special accommodation, or anyone
who has questions regarding accessibility to the Library, is requested to phone NEWSLETTER DESIGNER & EDITOR:
the library at 708-758-0090 at least five working days prior to the program. GILLIAN ELMORE
The Library will be CLOSED the following days: BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Library Board Meetings are held the
Friday, December 2 – Staff Day 3rd Tuesday of the month at 6pm in
Saturday, December 24 – Christmas the Michael Bell Meeting Room.
Monday, December 26 – Christmas Angela Dixon, President
Saturday, December 31 – New Year’s Holiday Lois Drayer, Vice President
Monday, January 2 – New Year’s Holiday Barbara Elmore, Treasurer
Patrice Smith, Trustee
Monday, January 16 – Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Linda Tatum, Trustee
Doranita Tyler, Trustee
Eugeneia White, Trustee
Brian Vagt, Library Director
HOURS
9AM-8PM Mon. thru Thurs.
9AM-5PM Friday
The Glenwood-Lynwood Public Library District is a proud member of the 9AM-1PM Saturday
Homewood Area Chamber of Commerce and the Lynwood Chamber of
Commerce. CLOSED Sunday
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