Books and Beyond GRAYSLAKE AREA PUBLIC LIBRARY - Grayslake Area Public Library District
←
→
Page content transcription
If your browser does not render page correctly, please read the page content below
GRAYSLAKE AREA FALL 2019
NEWSLETTER
PUBLIC LIBRARY SEP | OCT | NOV
Books and Beyond
Family-Friendly
Events
Page 4
Teen Open
Mic Night
Page 9
Get to Know
Chromebook
Page 11
THE HUB YOUTH TWEEN & TEEN ADULT
PROGRAMS PROGRAMS PROGRAMS PROGRAMS
PAGE 5 PAGES 6-7 PAGES 8-9 PAGES 10-11
LETTER FROM THE DIRECTOR
Dear Grayslake Area Community,
I’m sure, like me, you remember your very first library card and the excitement of bringing home
books like The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein or Wacky Wednesday by Dr. Seuss. Today I’m more likely
to check out an eBook on a personal device, and my library card brings stories to life more than ever
before with all the amazing resources available!
Even with items like WiFi hotspots, travel adapters, board games, telescopes and more, borrowing
is just the tip of the iceberg! We also offer free notary services, study rooms, meeting rooms, a
makerspace, computers, printers, copiers, databases to learn a new language or research your
genealogy, and too many wonderful enrichment programs to count!
A family recently shared with me how they had grown up with the library from storytimes, to textbooks,
to technology services. They mentioned how grateful they were, not only for all that we offered then,
but that our services grew with them as they did! We invite you to share your stories about how you’ve
used our library throughout your life as we both reminisce and look forward.
Perhaps the greatest story about the public library, though, is the connection
it has with its community. Every time I’m out and about, people approach me
to share, “You’re so lucky to have so-and-so at the library,” and I agree! We are
equally lucky to have you. For we know, your library card is just the beginning
of your unique story.
In Earnest,
Library Director Sara Brown
And the entire Grayslake Area Public Library District Team
Digital books,
SEPTEMBER IS
audiobooks, music,
movies LIBRARY CARD
GRAYSLAKE LIBRARY CARD
SIGN-UP MONTH
Museum passes
Free enrichment
classes
Board games and
Win Prizes for Using Your Library!
video games
3D printing and laser This September we’ll have weekly prize giveaways as part
engraving of National Library Card Sign-Up Month. Earn a chance to
Telescopes win when you register for your first Grayslake library card,
Coding kits or just for checking out with your existing card. Contact
AND SO MUCH us to learn how to get a card and visit your library for a
MORE! chance to win! Questions? Call (847) 223-5313.
Page 2
BOOKS AND BEYOND
Our Library of Things
Keeps Growing!
Available for checkout
soon: GoPro cameras,
international charging
adapters, ukuleles, VR
equipment, and more!
“One of the things we “The library is full of fun “We were, I think, surprised at
considered when buying a activities, programs, and books!” the amazing amount of ‘stuff’
house was how close it was to - Lauren and Ryan Webber we could borrow and make at
the library; our whole family our fabulous library. Sounds like
benefits from all the library our library could be involved in
offers. When we go there we all every area of our lives here!”
can find enriching programs to - Roberta Knauf
attend, explore and create in The
Hub, and then come home with
books!” - The Booher Family
We’re Listening!
You asked for more open hours in The Hub,
and you got them - beginning November 1st!
Say Cheese @ the Library!
Professional Headshots
Saturday, September 21; 12-4 pm
Adults | REGISTER
Come get a new headshot for your professional Lake Street Bean
profile and receive a digital copy via email.
Schedule an appointment with Adult Services or
@ the Library
The Hub to secure a timeslot.
Need some caffeine, drinks, or snacks while visiting the
library? Visit Lake Street Bean on the main floor next
Holiday Photos to The Hub, featuring new evening hours on Mondays
Saturday, October 12; 12-4 pm (beginning September 9)!
All Ages | REGISTER Mondays: 3-7 pm - NEW!
Come to the Green Room to get your holiday photo
taken in front of the green screen. Choose your Tuesdays: 9:30-11:30 am
background from a selection, and receive a digital Thursdays: 9:30-11:30 am
copy via email. Schedule an appointment with Adult
Services or The Hub to secure a timeslot.
REGISTER = Guarantee your spot by registering online, by phone, or in person. Page 3
FAMILY-FRIENDLY EVENTS
No age restrictions or registration required – it’s drop-in fun for everyone!
Astronomy Under The City Lights
Monday, September 9; 7-9 pm
Explore the moon and stars above; telescopes provided.
Presented by the Lake County Astronomical Society –
weather permitting.
Painted Pumpkin Party
Wednesday, October 23; 5-6 pm
Transform a pumpkin into a masterpiece. You bring the
pumpkin (real or fake), and we’ll provide the supplies.
Speed Gaming
Thursday, November 7; 5-8 pm
Meet your next favorite board game in the style of speed
dating. Switch tables every ten minutes to learn the rules,
then play the game you like best!
Turkey Time!
Monday, November 25; 10 am-12 pm
Gobble up these turkey and Thanksgiving crafts for the whole family.
Picture Book Projects
Tuesday, November 26; 10 am-12 pm
Create crafts inspired by favorite picture books.
TICKETED EVENTS
Tickets available one month prior to event for district residents, and two weeks prior
for reciprocal borrowers. Free tickets available at the Youth Services Desk.
Incredible Bats!
Saturday, October 19; 10-11 am
All Ages | REGISTER
Meet an African straw-colored bat, an Egyptian fruit bat, and pet a skunk. You’ll hear
common myths dispelled and learn how beneficial these creatures are to our world.
The Rope Warrior
Saturday, November 16; 10:30-11:30 am
All Ages | REGISTER
Be entertained and inspired by this interactive and visually entertaining jump rope show.
Dave Herzog’s Marionettes Presents: Frosty’s Winter Wonderland
Sunday, December 8; 2-2:45 pm
All Ages | REGISTER
Frosty the Snowman is coming to town, and he’s bringing a whole sleigh full of holiday
cheer with him!
Page 4
THE HUB
CERTIFICATION CLASSES ARTS & CRAFTS
Become certified on our Janome sewing machines and Epilog Art with Flair
laser cutter so you can reserve them for your own use in The
Hub. No prior experience required. Appointments can be
Wednesdays, September 18, October 16,
made for individual certifications by contacting The Hub staff. November 20; 6-8:30 pm
Ages 14+ | REGISTER
Learn to paint with acrylics in this relaxing and friendly
Laser Cutting 101
class. $5 materials fee due upon registration.
Saturdays, September 7, October 5,
November 2; 10 am-1 pm
Ages 14+ | DROP IN On Wednesdays We Make Art
Wednesdays, September 25, October 30; 4-5:30 pm
Grades 3-6 | REGISTER
Just Sew You Know
Express yourself artistically using different mediums.
Wednesdays, September 11, November 13;
10:30 am-12 pm
Thursdays, September 19, November 7; 7-8:30 pm Paper Petals
Sunday, October 20; 1:30-3 pm Thursday, September 26; 7-8:30 pm
Monday, October 21; 4-5:30 pm Ages 14+ | REGISTER
Ages 8+ | REGISTER Use our Silhouette Cameo to make paper flowers and
create an autumnal wreath! Bring a wreath base of your
choice.
NEEDLEWORK & MORE
DIY Faux Kintsugi
Basic Hemming Techniques Wednesday, October 9; 6-8 pm AND
Monday, September 23; 11 am-1:30 pm Thursday, October 10; 6-8 pm
Saturday, November 23; 10 am-12:30 pm Ages 14+ | REGISTER
Ages 14+ | REGISTER Use epoxy and gold leaf paint to repair broken ceramics
Learn different hemming techniques so you can modify and make them even more beautiful than before! Register
and finish garments on your own. for both dates of this two-part series.
Keep Calm and Carry Yarn MAKER PROGRAMS
Mondays, September 23, October 28, November 25;
6:30-8 pm
Stamp Making
Ages 10+ | DROP IN
Thursday, September 12; 5-7 pm
Bring your knitting, crocheting, or other yarn arts and
Ages 14+ | REGISTER
bond over a shared hobby while you create! Loom knitting,
Learn how to burn rubber in the laser cutter to make your
crocheting, and knitting kits are available for use and to
own custom stamps!
check out in The Hub.
Get Hooked on Crochet! Custom Game Items
Saturday, November 9; 1-3 pm
Monday, October 14; 6:30-8 pm
Ages 8+ | DROP IN
Ages 10+ | REGISTER
Customize and cut out a wooden Dice Jail or Dice Tower
Learn the basics of crochet and get started on a mug
to level up your next game night. Children under 14 must be
cozy. Bring your own supplies, or use some of ours! Supply
accompanied by a responsible adult.
Information Sheet provided in The Hub or at the Adult
Services Desk.
Creative Resin Casting
Loom Weaving 101 By Appointment Only
Thursday, November 14; 7-8:30 pm Ages 8+ | REGISTER
Ages 10+ | REGISTER Make fun, colorful designs with resin! Children under 14 must
be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Learn how to weave with a simple loom and make a mini
wall hanging.
REGISTER = Guarantee your spot by registering online, by phone, or in person. Page 5
YOUTH
WEEKLY STORYTIMES
September 9-December 19
*No storytimes October 21-31, November 25-28*
MONDAYS TUESDAYS WEDNESDAYS THURSDAYS
Family Storytime Baby Storytime Wonderful 1’s & 2’s Family Storytime
10–10:30 am 11 am–12 pm 11 am–12 pm 10-10:30 am
All Ages | DROP IN 0-18 Months | DROP IN Ages 1-2 | DROP IN All Ages | DROP IN
Preschool Storytime Family Storytime Toddler Time
1-1:45 pm 6–6:30 pm 11-11:30 am
Ages 4-6 | REGISTER All Ages | DROP IN Ages 2-3 | DROP IN
Please adhere to the storytime age requirements.
PROGRAMS FOR YOUNGER CHILDREN PROGRAMS FOR
OLDER CHILDREN
Good Night Yoga Singing and Signing
Tuesdays, September 10, 24; Friday, November 1 Pokémon Club
October 8, 22; November 12, 26; Saturday, November 2 Fridays, September 13; October 11;
6:30-7 pm 11 am-12 pm November 8; 4:30-5:30 pm
Ages 4-8 | REGISTER Ages 1-3 | DROP IN Grades 2-7 | REGISTER
Let’s stretch our way to a peaceful Join us for one or both of these music Bring your energies as we play the
bedtime with nature-inspired poses that and movement classes for toddlers and trading card game, or an electronic
promote overall confidence and well- caregivers. device where you can catch ‘em all.
being. Wear comfy clothes or pajamas
and bring a beach towel or yoga mat.
Thanksgiving Fun Chess Club
Tuesday, November 19; 4:30-5:15 pm Saturdays, September 14, 28;
Wee Explorers Grades K-2 | REGISTER October 12, 26; November 9, 23;
Saturday, October 26;
What better way to get ready for 10-11 am
10:30 am-11:30 am
Thanksgiving than with a story, bingo and Grades 1-6 | REGISTER
Ages 1-2 | DROP IN a craft? Make new friends and learn
Bring your little one in for an informal
new chess strategies (beginners
playtime complete with toys and crafts -
welcome).
a great chance to make new friends for
adults and babies alike!
Writing Workshop
Halloween Storytime Parade Monday, September 16; 6-7 pm
Monday, October 28; 10:30-11 am, Grades 3-4 | REGISTER
1-1:30 pm, OR 6-6:30 pm Exercise and refine your creative
Ages 2-6 | REGISTER writing skills. Bring your own stories
to share if you’d like!
Books and giggles and treats, oh my! Join
us for stories and a trick-or-treat costume
parade through the library. Each child Yoga Games
must be individually registered. Tuesday, October 15; 6:30-7:15 pm
Grades 3-4 | REGISTER
Play some games that include yoga
poses, movement, breathing, and
relaxation! Wear comfy clothes and
bring a yoga mat or beach towel.
Page 6
Children Grades 2-5 may attend programs on their own as long as a responsible adult remains in the library.
Children below Grade 2 must be accompanied by an adult at all times, unless specified otherwise.
BOOK DISCUSSIONS STEM LITERACY
Copies available at the Checkout Desk (while supplies last).
LEGO Club
Let’s Celebrate! Novel Explorers Sundays, September 8, October 13,
Wednesdays, October 9, Wednesdays, October 2, November November 10; 1:30-3:30 pm
November 13, December 11; 6, December 4; 4:15-5 pm Ages 3-12 | DROP IN
4:15-5 pm Grades 3-4 | REGISTER Build something fun at the library, and
Grades K-2 | REGISTER Explore a new book and see what we’ll display it for people to see.
Celebrate some of our favorite else we can discover.
characters and stories each month. October: Sideways Stories From Makey Makey
October: Not-So-Scary Stories Wayside School by Louis Sachar
Grades K-2 | REGISTER
November: Scaredy Squirrel November: Crenshaw by Katherine
Thursday, September 19; 4:30-5:15 pm
Gives Thanks Applegate
Friday, September 20; 10-10:45 am
December: The Polar Express December: The Miraculous Journey
by Chris Van Allsburg Grades 3-6 | REGISTER
of Edward Tulane by Kate DiCamillo
Thursday, September 12; 4:30-5:15 pm
Friday, September 20; 11:15 am-12 pm
Turn everyday objects into a keyboard!
LEGO Robotics
Use your engineering and
programming skills to build and
instruct LEGO models with motors,
pulleys, and gears.
Grades 1-2 | REGISTER
Giant Escape
Thursday, October 17; 4:30-5:30 pm
Friday, October 18; 10-10:45 am
HOMESCHOOL SUPPORT Drumming Monkey
Thursday, November 14; 4:30-5:30 pm
You’re the Expert! Creative Homeschooling Friday, November 15; 10-10:45 am
Thursdays, September 19; on a Dime
November 21; 2-3:30 pm Thursday, November 14; 7-8:15 pm
Ages 5+ | REGISTER Homeschool Parents | REGISTER
Grades 3-6 | REGISTER
Choose a topic, do some research, Have you wondered if it’s possible Hungry Alligator
and practice your presentation skills to homeschool creatively without Thursday, October 10; 4:30-5:15 pm
by sharing that cool knowledge breaking the bank? Join us and find Friday, October 18; 11:15 am-12 pm
with other kid experts! Interested out how!
presenters must contact Colleen at Flying Bird
cryan@grayslake.info. Thursday, November 7; 4:30-5:15 pm
Homeschool National
Friday, November 15; 11:15 am-12 pm
Geographic Bee
Official High School
Tuesday, December 3; 10 am-12 pm
Transcripts the Easy Way Homeschoolers Grades 4-8
Fun with Numbers
Thursday, October 3; 7-8:15 pm Thursdays, October 24;
REGISTER BY NOVEMBER 24
Homeschool Parents | REGISTER November 21; 4:15-5 pm
Homeschoolers, here’s your chance
Homeschool Services Consultant Grades K-1 | REGISTER
to expand, test, and show what
Kathy Wentz shares her strategies Math + friends + hands-on activities =
you know when it comes to world
for crafting official high school fun!
geography. All Lake County area
transcripts for college-bound homeschoolers in Grades 4-8 are
homeschooling teens. eligible to participate.
REGISTER = Guarantee your spot by registering online, by phone, or in person. Page 7
TWEENS & TEENS
TWEEN PROGRAMS
Taste Test Ch(ip)allenge
Melty Crayon Art
Tuesday, November 5; 4:30-5:30 pm
Tuesday, September 10; 4:30-5:30 pm
Grades 5-6 | REGISTER
Grades 5-6 | REGISTER
Can your taste buds help you identify these chips in a blind
Design your own melted crayon art masterpiece.
taste test? There’s only one way to find out...
S’more Scary Stories Games Galore
Tuesday, October 8; 4:30-5:30 pm
Tuesday, November 12; 4:30-6 pm
Grades 5-6 | REGISTER
Grades 4-6 | DROP IN
Write, share, and listen to scary stories - s’mores included!
Grab some friends and come play board games and
video games!
What’s in that Slime!?
Tuesday, October 22; 4:30-5:30 pm
Grades 5-6 | REGISTER
Make some classic slime with an added surprise ingredient.
TWEEN/TEEN
CROSSOVER PROGRAMS
Franken-Toy
Tuesday, October 15; 4:30-6 pm
Grades 5-12 | DROP IN
Become a mad scientist and design your own
monstrous creation from different pieces of used toys.
Perler Treats
Tuesday, November 19; 4:30-6:30 pm
Grades 5-12 | DROP IN
Love making art bead by bead? This time you can also
do it Skittle by Skittle or Twizzler by Twizzler!
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Tournament
Tuesday, September 24; 4:30-7:30 pm
Grades 5-12 | REGISTER
Participate in a fun, low-pressure Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Tournament. The champion wins a $25 GameStop gift card!
Page 8
TEENS
OPEN MIC NIGHT
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 4; 5-7 PM
Grades 7+ | REGISTER
In honor of National Novel Writing Month, the library is excited to host an Open Mic Night! Feel free
to share a poem or song, or just come to support your peers.
TEEN PROGRAMS
prideSOCIAL Anime Club
Wednesdays, September 4, October 2, November 6; Mondays, September 16, October 21, November 18;
6:30-8:30 pm 4-6 pm
Grades 7-12 | DROP IN Grades 7-12 | DROP IN
Looking for a place to hang out with other LGBTQ+ Konnichiwa! Do you love Anime or Manga? Come to discuss
teens? Join us on the first Wednesday of every month for and watch these popular Japanese art forms.
prideSOCIAL events and drop-in nights!
The Gamer’s Guild
TACOS (Teen Advisory Council Overseeing Stuff) Mondays, September 23, October 28, November 25;
Tuesdays, September 10, October 8, November 12; 4-6 pm
4:30-5:30 pm
Grades 7+ | DROP IN
Grades 7-12 | REGISTER
Come play board games, video games, and Dungeons &
Get together with other teens to discuss important topics Dragons at the library! Try out our games or bring some
and help plan future library programs - and eat literal tacos. from home.
BACK-TO-SCHOOL
Back-to-School Support Group Practice Tests (sponsored by Huntington)
Thursday, September 5; 4-6 pm SAT | Saturday, September 21; 10 am-2:30 pm
Grades 7+ | DROP IN ACT | Saturday, October 5; 10 am-2:30 pm
Mourn the end of summer and/or celebrate the new school Grades 7-12 | REGISTER
year with some crafts! Make a pencil case or bling out your Take a timed practice test, FREE of charge! Students should
backpack with some pins. bring a #2 pencil and a graphing calculator (non-phone).
College Financial Planning Practice Test Results and Follow-Up
for Middle Schoolers SAT | Sunday, September 22; 1-2 pm
Thursday, October 10; 6-7:30 pm ACT | Sunday, October 6; 1-2 pm
Grades 5+ | REGISTER | Parents welcome! Grades 7-12 | REGISTER | Parents welcome!
Plan ahead by learning the pros and cons of savings Tests will be graded and distributed along with a detailed
strategies, how to budget for college, and ways parents analysis of your results. Representatives from Huntington
can help keep costs low at the student’s school of choice. will be on hand to answer questions and offer some helpful
Presented by financial experts from My College Planning study strategies.
Team.
REGISTER = Guarantee your spot by registering online, by phone, or in person. Page 9
ADULTS
SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE
LUNCH
&LEARN
Marvel Movie Trivia at
Light the Lamp Brewery
Monday, November 18; 7-9 pm
Ages 21+ | REGISTER
Trivia-heads assemble at Grayslake’s Main Street Illinois with John Lynn
Light the Lamp Brewery (2 S. Lake St.) to
Wednesday, October 30; 12-1 pm
test your knowledge of the Marvel Cinematic Universe!
(doors open at 11:30)
Round up your own ragtag team of trivia Avengers to
Adults | REGISTER
show off how much you know. Prizes will be awarded to
the worthiest competitors (Mjolnir is out of our budget, You bring a lunch, and we’ll provide the guest speaker,
though, sorry). Seats are limited; advanced registration of coffee, and dessert. This month discover the charms,
teams (2-4 people) is required. traditions, and personalities of Illinois’ 2,400 towns.
Writing Group
Mondays, September 16, October 21, November 18;
6:30-8:30 pm
Adults | DROP IN
Bring your current working draft and read to a live
audience. Comments and suggestions offered.
Madam President: The Secret Presidency
of Edith Wilson with William Hazelgrove
Wednesday, October 9; 7-8:30 pm
Adults | REGISTER
Hazelgrove shares his vivid and engaging portrait of the
woman who became the acting President of the United
States just months before women officially won the right
to vote.
LIFESTYLE
Meditation Monday
Mondays, September 23, October 28, November 25; 10-11 am
Adults | DROP IN
Certified meditation teacher Isabel Raci will help you learn to calm your
mind and relax your body with guided meditation. May include gentle
yoga; feel free to bring your yoga mat.
Soup Season with Chef Maddox
Monday, September 30; 7-8:30 pm
Adults | REGISTER
Satisfy your hunger on chilly fall evenings with soups ranging in flavors
and textures. Recipes and samples will be shared!
Eat More Veggies!
Tuesday, November 5; 7-8:30 pm
Adults | REGISTER
Discover how to veggie-load your day! Recipes
and tastings included. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
Page 10TODAY’S TECHNOLOGY BOOK DISCUSSIONS
. Copies available at the Checkout Desk (while supplies last).
Facebook Privacy with
VerySmartPeople (VSP) The Book Chat
Wednesday, September 11; 7-8:30 pm Thursdays, September 19, October 17, November 21; 7-8 pm
Adults | REGISTER Adults | DROP IN
Take a deep dive into your Facebook settings Read beforehand and come ready to discuss.
and learn how you can stay as private as September: Notorious RBG: The Life and Times of Ruth Bader Ginsburg
possible. by Irin Carmon
October: The Ghost Army of WWII by Rick Beyer & Elizabeth Sayles
November: Russian Roulette by Michael Isikoff
Get to Know Google’s Chromebook
Monday, September 16; 6-8 pm
Adults | REGISTER
Sci-Fi Book Club
Tuesdays, September 24, October 29, November 26; 6-7 pm
Whether you’ve got your own Chromebook,
your child has one for school, or you want to Adults | DROP IN
check one out from the library, this program Join us as we discuss classic and contemporary sci-fi and
will give you the tools to hit the ground speculative fiction.
running. September: I Am Legend by Richard Matheson
October: Children of Time by Adrian Tchaikovsky
Online Dating Safety November: The Female Man by Joanna Russ
Monday, October 14; 6-7 pm
Adults | REGISTER Furious Hours Book Discussion
Learn tips to stay safe when online dating. at The Vine
Monday, October 7; 7-8 pm
Digital Photo Storing Adults | REGISTER
Monday, November 11; 6-7 pm Join us at The Vine (101 Center St.) for
Adults | REGISTER an energizing discussion about Furious
Hours by Casey N. Cep. This stunning
Learn how to best organize the photos you
story details an Alabama serial killer and
have on your phone, tablet, and computer.
the true-crime book that Harper Lee
worked on obsessively in the years after
Cut the Cable Cord (Revised To Kill a Mockingbird. Snacks provided;
and Updated) drinks available for purchase.
Wednesday, November 13; 7-8:30 pm
Adults | REGISTER
Is ditching cable the right decision for you?
Nate Gass, Emerging Technology Librarian
and Webmaster at Cook Memorial Library
Public Library District, is back to explore
online streaming services and the equipment
available to cut the cable cord.
Tech Time
By Appointment Only
Adults | REGISTER
Need assistance on your laptop, phone, or
other personal device? Call (847) 223-5313
to schedule an appointment with one of our
tech specialist librarians!
REGISTER = Guarantee your spot by registering online, by phone, or in person. Page 11GRAYSLAKE AREA Nonprofit Org.
PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT U.S. Postage Paid
100 Library Lane, Grayslake, IL 60030 Grayslake, IL
grayslake.info (847)223-5313
60030
Fall 2019 Newsletter Permit No. 148
**ECRWSS**
LIBRARY HOURS
Mon.-Thurs. 9:30 am–9 pm
Postal Customer
Friday 9:30 am–6 pm
Saturday 9:30 am–5 pm
Sunday* 1 pm–5 pm
THE HUB HOURS - EXPANDING NOV. 1
Mon.-Thurs. 3:30–8:30 pm
Friday 3:30–5:30 pm STRATEGIC PLAN RESULTS
Saturdays
Sundays*
9:30 am–4:30 pm
1:30–4:30 pm
COMING SOON!
We’ve spent the summer exploring how we can continue to
*Closed Sundays from Memorial grow and better serve our community with surveys, focus
Day weekend through Labor Day weekend.
groups, and more. We are excited to put it all together and
LIBRARY CLOSINGS share the results of our strategic plan with you this fall.
Labor Day: Sunday, September 1 Please check our website and social media for
Labor Day: Monday, September 2 future updates.
Staff Institute Day: Friday, September 27
SHARE YOUR LIBRARY STORY
Thanksgiving Eve: Wednesday,
November 27, Close at 5 pm
Thanksgiving: Thursday, November 28 We want to hear how the library has impacted your life!
Please share your library story with us online or at any
BOARD MEETINGS service desk!
Open to the public. See our website’s
calendar for exact dates and times.
FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY NEED YOU!
Board of Trustees
Volunteers are needed to sort book donations:
Connect with your library board
members online! Mondays and Fridays: 9-10:30 am
Visit bit.ly/GAPLBoardOfTrustees Wednesdays: 7-8:30 pm
If interested, contact friends@grayslake.info
Persons with disabilities can arrange for
special assistance with library programs
by calling (847) 223-5313 two weeks
prior to any program. GRAYSLAKE LIBRARY FOUNDATION
The Grayslake Public Library Foundation is the official
All programs are subject to cancellation
or rescheduling.
charitable arm of the Grayslake Public Library. Governed
by a volunteer board, the Foundation is tasked with
All program registrants and participants supporting library initiatives through fundraising, special
must permit the taking of photographs events planning, and donor stewardship. Do you have a
of themselves during library activities knack for fundraising? Is relationship building easy for you?
and programs for future publication
materials. Join us! Contact Foundation President, Stephen Mack, at
mack1014@me.com for further information and become
part of our team!You can also read
