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POPLAR CREEK
                  PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
Your link to the community...                                             FEBRUARY 2021

MAIN LIBRARY OPEN WITH SOCIAL DISTANCING; MASKS REQUIRED

                       Why AfRicAn AmEriCan        StoRies AnD SonGs of
                             PoEtrY MatteRs        tHe African PeopLe
                               with Chasity Gunn   with Shanta Nurullah
                             Sun, Feb 7 • 2 pm     Sun, Feb 14 • 2 pm

  The DowNtoWn ChaRlie
  BroWn BluEs BaNd
                                                             sEe pagE 3
  with Charlie Brown                                    FoR A FULl lISt
  Sun, Feb 21 • 2 pm
                                                    Of OuR FrEe eVeNTS!
POPLAR CREEK PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
PRESIDENT’S NOTE
                                           We have an upcoming local

                                                                                                        February Hours
                                           election on April 6. Typically,
                                           if we are lucky, about 2%
                                           of voters participate in spring
                                           elections; unlike the turn
                                           out for our national elections.            MAIN LIBRARY
                                           This is sad as local government            Mon-Thu............9 am-7 pm
                                           bodies are important to daily              Fri-Sat................9 am-5 pm
                                           life. This local election will             Sun......................... 1-5 pm
                                           cover library districts, park
                                           districts, community college
                                           districts, school districts, and
                                           village boards of trustees, just
                                           to name a few. These districts
                                           all rely on your taxes for
                                           their sustainability.
                                                                                      SONYA CRAWSHAW BRANCH
    The Poplar Creek Public Library District has patrons in                           Mon-Thu................. 1-7 pm
    Hanover Park and Streamwood, as well as surrounding pockets                       Fri........................... 1-5 pm
    of other Villages. The Library will be providing space for a                      Sat........................ 12-5 pm
    Candidate’s Forum for the various government bodies in the two                    Sun.......................... Closed
    larger communities. This event will be streamed live via Facebook.
    Watch for more information.

                        CANDACE MCCREARY
                             PRESIDENT                                                            Limited Services; masks are required.
                         BOARD OF TRUSTEES

    CURBSIDE PICKUP
    TRY OUR CURBSIDE PICKUP!
    Don’t want to come into the Library? Try our contactless Curbside Pickup service for library materials, available at both the
    Main Library and Sonya Crawshaw Branch.

    Items may be reserved in two ways - via online or phone. To request by phone
    call 630.837.6800. For online requests visit our library catalog or MyLibrary! app.
    Search MyLibrary! in the App Store (iOS) or Play Store (Android).

    Items Available:
    • Books                  • Audiobooks              • Video Games
    • Magazines              • DVDs & Blu-rays         • *Craft Bags

    *Contact Popular Materials, Teen, & Children’s Departments, or the
    Branch Library directly for instructions on picking up these items.

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Join the Poplar Creek Public Library in celebrating
                       National African American History Month as we present
                                                                                                                             FrEe,
                       Lift Every Voice, a series of programs which explore the                                            alL aGEs
                       African American experience through poetry.                                                          eVEnTs
 Why AfRicAn AmEriCan PoEtrY MatteRs
  Sunday, February 7 • 2 pm • Zoom • Register
 Presenting literary movements from the past 250 years, the poems chosen
 reflect a range of topics from history to music. The discussion will be moderated
 by Chasity Gunn, Professor of English at Elgin Community College. Professor
 Gunn serves as the inaugural Poet Laureate of Elgin, IL and is the author of
 How to Create a World, an instructional guide teaching basic elements of poetry.

                                      StoRies AnD SonGs of tHe African PeopLe
                                      Sunday, February 14 • 2 pm • Facebook Live
                                      Melding the work of her own creative spirit with African folktales and
                                      contemporary African-American perspectives, Shanta Nurullah
                                      stimulates our imaginations and touches our hearts. This performance
                                      features stories, poetry, chants, and the spellbinding sound of African
                                      instruments. For all ages.

 The DowNtoWn ChaRlie BroWn BluEs BaNd
 Sunday, February 21 • 2 pm • Facebook Live
 With influences like Muddy Waters and Pinetop Perkins, Downtown
 Charlie Brown focuses on classic blues. Playing a mixture of Delta,
 New Orleans, Chicago, R&B, and even some Rock & Roll, their style
 of music continues to define the city’s blues sound.

                    Check out these drop-in exhibits all month long:

       smITHSonian PoSter eXhIbiT
 A Place for All People: Introducing the National
                                                                                                   yOLAndA fRANkLIN
                                                                                           YoYo Art – Creations from the Heart!
 Museum of African American History and Culture                                               Painting, mixed media, glass
                     MAIN LEVEL                                                               MARLENE DEUEL GALLERY
ADA accommodations are available with at least 7 days’ notice by contacting Kris Kenney at 630.483.4913

               Lift Every Voice: Why African American Poetry Matters is a national public humanities initiative of Library of America
                   presented in partnership with The Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture with generous support from
                      The National Endowment for the Humanities, The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, and Emerson Collective.
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FOR KIDS
    REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR ALL KIDS' CLASSES/EVENTS.
    TO REGISTER, CLICK HERE,
                       HERE OR CALL 630.837.6800.

    CRAFT BAGS OF THE MONTH                          EXPLORE FROM HOME
    Stop by the Children’s Department during         Watch our exciting educational videos and learn all
    the first week of the month to pick up a         about interesting topics and things you can explore
    bag filled with a fun craft that you can         right from your own home. Visit our YouTube channel's
    complete at home with your family.               Explore From Home playlist to view the videos.
    We can also provide you with craft bags
    through our Curbside Pickup service.                                                                               STORY CONNECT
    For more information or to request a craft                                                                         We miss seeing you! Staff members are waiting to
    bag, call the Children’s Services Desk at                                                                          share their favorite book with you over FaceTime
    630.483.4923.                                                                                                      or Duo. For more information or to schedule a
                                                                                                                       time slot, call the Children’s Services Desk at
                                                                                                                       630.483.4923.

    BABIES & TODDLERS
    Ages birth-35 months unless otherwise noted. Zoom classes require an email address; the link for the Zoom meeting will be sent to you the morning of the class.
    Supplies will be available one week before the program through Curbside Pickup.

    BABY & TODDLER STORYTIME
    Wednesdays, January 27-February 24 • 10-10:30 am        A     R
    Join Ms. Teresa for storytime fun!

    PRESCHOOLERS
    Ages 3-6. Registration is required for all classes and is very limited. Zoom classes require an email address; the link for the Zoom meeting will be sent to you the
    morning of the class. Supplies will be available one week before the program through Curbside Pickup.

    PRESCHOOL STORYTIME                                                        SWEET, SWEET VALENTINE
    Tuesdays, January 26-February 23 • 1-1:30 pm A R                           Wednesday, February 10 • 5:30-7 pm A R
    Thursdays, January 28-February 25 • 10:30-11 am A R                        Join Miss Lauren and your Library pals for a
    Join Ms. Lauren for storytime fun!                                         Valentine story, craft, and activities.

    SNOWPERSON NECKLACES
    Wednesday, February 3 • 6-7 pm A R
    Make a fun snowperson that can be a necklace,
    zipper pull, keychain, or a decoration for your bedroom.                                                         MAKE A MAGNETIC PLAYSET
                                                                                                                     Wednesday, February 17 • 6-7 pm A R
    MESSY ART
                                                                                                                     Make a tiny magnetic playset to take with you
    Mondays, February 8 & 22 • 10:30-11 am A R                                                                       on the go!
    Get messy with some seasonal messy art projects.
    Wear old clothes!

      While the Main Library is open to the public and the
     Sonya Crawshaw Branch is offering appointment-based
        services, our February programming will continue
           in virtual formats, using Facebook Live and                                                                        COSMIC STORYTIME
                 Zoom to host our various events.
                                                                                                                              Wednesday, February 24 • 6-7 pm A R
       Please see each program for specific details.
                                                                                                                              A glow in the dark storytime with Ms. Lauren.

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FOR KIDS
    REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR ALL KIDS' CLASSES/EVENTS.
    TO REGISTER, CLICK HERE,
                       HERE OR CALL 630.837.6800.

    BIG KIDS
    Grades K-3 unless otherwise noted. Registration is required for all classes and
    is very limited. Zoom classes require an email address; the link for the Zoom
    meeting will be sent to you the morning of the class. Supplies will be available
    one week before the program through Curbside Pickup.

                   ZENTANGLE ART                                                        STATIC SCIENCE
                   Wednesday, February 10 • 3:30-4 pm A R
                                                                                        Wednesday, February 17 • 3:30-4 pm A R
                   Grab your favorite pen for a fun doodling class.
                                                                                        Join Ms. Lisa O. for some shocking science
                                                                                        experiments about static and electricity.

                                                                                        OWL DIARIES
                                                                                        Wednesday, February 24 • 3:30-4 pm A R
                                                                                        Make your own diary and write all your
                                                                                        thoughts down in it— just like Eva Wingdale!

    TWEEN SCENE
    Grades 4-6 unless otherwise noted. Registration is required for all classes and is very limited. Zoom classes require an email address; the link for the Zoom
    meeting will be sent to you the morning of the class. Supplies will be available one week before the program through Curbside Pickup.

                                                                                                                                 SCIENCE BOB’S
                                                                                                                             BOUNCY BALL EXPERIMENT
                   BROWNIES IN A JAR                                                                                        Tuesday, February 23 • 4-5 pm A R
             Tuesday, February 9 • 4-5 pm A R                                                                               Get ready for an interesting (and bouncy)
              Pick up all the supplies you will need                                                                         chemical reaction. See how high yours
               to create a great Valentine's gift for                                                                       will bounce! This will get messy, so make
             someone special, or maybe make them                                                                             sure you cover your work area and are
                and treat yourself and your family.                                                                                 able to wash your hands.

                                                                                YEAR OF THE OX
                                                                        Tuesday, February 16 • 4-5 pm A R
                                                                          Make a votive holder and enjoy some
                                                                         Chinese New Year treats and customs.
                                                                         You will need scissors and a glue stick.

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ESL CLASSES
    TO REGISTER, CLICK HERE,
                       HERE
    OR CALL 630.837.6800.

    ESL CONVERSATION CLUB
    Tuesdays, February 9 & 23 • 6-6:45 pm A R
    Practice your English skills while meeting new friends. This group
    is for English learners of all levels. When registering online, please
    provide your email address to receive the Zoom link to join the class.
    For more information, email Blanca at bstephens@pclib.org.

    STUDIO 1405
    YOUTUBE CLASSES CAN BE VIEWED HERE
                                  HERE. VIDEOS CAN BE ACCESSED ANYTIME AFTER THE DATE/TIME
    SHOWN BELOW. QUESTIONS? CALL 630.483.4939.

                                                                          FEBRUARY HOURS:
                                                          Mon-Thu: 11 am-7 pm • Fri: 9 am-5 pm • Sat-Sun: Closed
                                                                             studio.pclib.org

                                                                                                             DIY VIDEO LIGHTING
                                                                                                         Thursday, February 25 • 1 pm O D
                                                                                                             Learn how to achieve effective
                                                                                                           lighting for your DIY videos using
                                                                                                           limited resources and equipment.

    CRICUT
    COSTUME MAKING
    Friday, February 12 • 1 pm O D
    Learn how to craft your very own robot ninja helmet using Library
    resources such as, Adobe Illustrator and Cricut Design Space while
    getting some tips in the paper crafting software Pepakura.

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FOR TEENS
    REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR MOST TEEN CLASSES/EVENTS UNLESS
    OTHERWISE NOTED. TO REGISTER, CLICK HERE,
                                        HERE OR CALL 630.837.6800.

    SEEKING STUDENT ADVISORY TRUSTEE                                                   ANTI-VALENTINE’S DAY BINGO
    This is a one-year term where a lucky teenager will be chosen to join the          Saturday, February 13 • 2 pm A R
    Library Board and represent the Teen Advisory Board and the teens of               Join us for a game of Bingo dedicated to those
    Poplar Creek Public Library District. You must also join the Teen Advisory         who hate Valentine’s Day! Please register by February 12
    Board to seek this position. Applications are due March 18. Visit our              to receive your Bingo card and Zoom link (emailed the day of the event).
    website or contact the Teen Department for an application.
                                                                                       MAKE YOUR OWN SUGAR SCRUB
    TEENS @ THE CREEK – PODCAST
    Join Hannah and Tom from the Poplar Creek Public Library each month as they        Thursday, February 18 • 6-7 pm O D
    talk about teen programs, news, and books. Find the podcast by searching           Sugar is more than just a sweet treat!
    “teens at the creek” on Podbean, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.                      Join Isabell on YouTube to learn
                                                                                       how to make your own exfoliating
    COLORING & CONVERSATION                                                            sugar scrub with items in
    Tuesday, February 2 • 5-6 pm A R                                                   your kitchen. You will need:
                                                                                       ½ cup of granulated sugar
    Need to de-stress? Join Teen Librarian Hannah as we all color together over        ¼ cup of coconut or olive oil
    Zoom. You must register at least a day before the event. The link will be          8-10 drops essential oil
    emailed to you the day of the event. If you need coloring pages, please see        2 drops of food coloring
    the Teen Desk the next time you are in the Library or email hsloan@pclib.org       Jar with lid
    for coloring pages to be sent to you.
                                                                                       PODCAST DISH
    CRAFTY TEENS GROUP – DIY FLORAL LIGHTS
                                                                                       Tuesday, February 16 • 4-5 pm A R
    Wednesday, February 3 • 6-8 pm O R
                                                                                       Talk to Hannah and Tom via Zoom, and tell us what you want to hear in
    Bring a warm glow to your room with string lights that bloom! Join Isabell         upcoming podcasts. Note: This meeting will be recorded and posted.
    on YouTube in decorating your own light strand with faux flowers that will
    brighten up any space. Pick up your craft kit in the Teen Department
    or through Curbside Pickup and follow along; while supplies last.
                                                                                   ANIME CLUB
                                  POP-UP VALENTINES                                Thursday, February 25 • 6-8 pm A R
                                  Monday, February 8 • 5-6 pm A R                  Teens, join your fellow otaku on
                                                                                    Zoom to watch anime, discuss upcoming
                                  Join Hannah on Zoom to learn how
                                                                                    anime/manga, and share drawings
                                  to create three pop-up Valentines to
                                                                                     you have done.
                                  give to your loved ones. You will need
                                  colored paper, white paper, scissors,
                                  a ruler, and a glue stick.

    TAB MEETING
    Wednesday, February 10 • 6-7 pm A R
    Teens interested in making a difference at the Library                                      ANIMAL CROSSING (TEENS ONLY)
    are welcome to join the Teen Advisory Board! Email
                                                                                                    Friday, February 26 • 2-3 pm Y R
    Hannah at hsloan@pclib.org for more information.
                                                                                                Come visit our Library island to run our obstacle
                                                                                                  course and win a prize! Upon registration,
    A PARENTS GUIDE TO PAYING FOR COLLEGE                                                            we will send our island code to you.
    Thursday, February 11 • 5:30-7 pm A R
    Representatives from My College Planning Team
    will introduce various financial aid
    options, and focus on college
    planning mistakes families
    should avoid. Techniques
    will be discussed, which
    can save thousands
    on college costs.
                                                                                                                    While the Main Library is open to the public and the
    Please include
                                                                                                                   Sonya Crawshaw Branch is offering appointment-based
    your email
                                                                                                                      services, our February programming will continue
    address when
                                                                                                                         in virtual formats, using Facebook Live and
    registering to
                                                                                                                               Zoom to host our various events.
    receive Zoom
                                                                                                                     Please see each program for specific details.
    instructions.

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FOR ADULTS
    REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR SOME ADULT CLASSES/EVENTS UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.
    TO REGISTER, CLICK HERE,
                       HERE OR CALL 630.837.6800. AGES 18 & UP UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.

                                                                                        THE ORCHESTRA IN MY MOUTH
                                                                                        Tuesday, February 9 • 2-3 pm            AR
                                                                                        Tom Thum can do strange things with his mouth. It’s been said many
                                                                                        times that this wildly charismatic beat boxer appears to have ‘not only
                                                                                        a symphony orchestra but also a jazz band, techno DJ, 80’s synth pop
                                                                                        group and collection of exotic world instruments all residing somewhere
                                                                                        in his throat.’ Registration is required; include your email address when
                  Join us to watch a Ted Talk video and then
                      have a group discussion via Zoom.                                 registering to receive Zoom instructions.

            What are TED Talks? TED Talks are influential videos from
           expert speakers on education, business, science, tech, and
                                                                                        THE SURPRISING SCIENCE OF HAPPINESS
         creativity, with subtitles in 100+ languages. TED is dedicated to              Tuesday, February 23 • 2-3 pm             A
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         researching and sharing knowledge that matters with a goal to                  When people talk about happiness, it’s often referred to as a search—a
           inform and educate global audiences in an accessible way.
                                                                                        quest to find something elusive. But shockingly, it could be our power to
                                                                                        choose from thousands of great experiences in life that actually keeps us
                                                                                        from being happy. Psychologist Dan Gilbert breaks down happiness into
                                                                                        its two most basic components—the happiness we stumble upon and the
                                                                                        happiness we create. Registration is required; include your email address
                                                                                        when registering to receive Zoom instructions.

                                                                                        WRITING GROUP ONLINE
                                                                                        Thursday, February 25 • 6 pm G D
        GARDENER'S                                                                      Join us online for a virtual writing group where
        CORNER                                                                          we can share documents for feedback and chat
                                                                                        about our writing. Use this link to join the group:
        ADAPTATION—A GLIMPSE                                                            discord.gg/J4zZbs6 or CLICK HERE. You will
        INTO GROWING ORCHIDS                                                            have to create a free account to participate.
        Wednesday, February 17 • 6:30-7:30 pm A R                                       If seeking feedback, bring a sample that is no
        Join us for this Zoom presentation where orchid expert                          more than 10 pages that you can upload to the discussion.
        George Titterton, current member and past President of
        the Illinois Orchid Society (2018-2020), will teach you how                     FREE ONLINE GENEALOGY RESOURCES
        to grow orchids at home. Q&A to follow the presentation.                        Thursday, February 25 • 7-8 pm A R
        Sponsored by the Tri-Village Garden Club and Poplar Creek
        Library. Registration is required; include your email address                   Learn about online genealogy tools that are available to you for free! Everywhere
        when registering to receive Zoom instructions.                                  you turn, subscription-based access seems to be the only way to gain the family
                                                                                        tree information you’re desperately seeking. But before you take out that second
                                                                                        mortgage, take some time to do research on some of these totally free genealogy
                                                                                        websites. Registration is required; include your email address when registering to
                                                                                        receive Zoom instructions.
                                         ADULT CRAFT ONLINE
                                         Tuesday, February 9 • 2 pm U R
                                         Valentine’s Day is almost here. Now
                                                                                        SAVE THE DATE!
                                         you can put your love on display as            BECOMING QUEEN ELIZABETH II
                                         you paint and decorate an unfinished
                                         picture frame with some wooden                 Tuesday, March 9 • 6-7 pm A R
                                         hearts and other embellishments.               Historian Leslie Goddard explores the life of Britain’s
                                         You can complete this craft at home            famous monarch, from her childhood, the abdication
                                         with video instruction on Facebook.            of her uncle, her marriage to a navy officer named
                                         Register with a phone number to be             Philip, her World War II service, and her struggle to
                                         contacted about picking up supplies            balance her roles as queen and mother. Get to know
                                         at the Popular Materials Desk or via           the woman behind the images, her sense of humor and
                                         Curbside Pickup. Supplies are limited.         savvy intelligence with which she meets her demanding
                                                                                        obligations. Registration is required; include your email
                                                                                        address when registering to receive Zoom instructions.
    ONLINE TRIVIA NIGHT
    Monday, February 15 • 7-7:30 pm K D
    Join us for our monthly Online Trivia Night!
    We'll be using the live online trivia platform,                                                               While the Main Library is open to the public and the
    CrowdPurr. No accounts or emails needed.                                                                     Sonya Crawshaw Branch is offering appointment-based
    CLICK HERE to play or go to crowd.live/52KJP.                                                                   services, our February programming will continue
                                                                                                                       in virtual formats, using Facebook Live and
                                                                                                                             Zoom to host our various events.
                                                                                                                   Please see each program for specific details.
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TECH TEACHINGS                                                                            BUSINESS & CAREER
                                                                                              REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.
    REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.
    TO REGISTER, CLICK HERE,
                       HERE OR CALL 630.837.6800.                                             TO REGISTER, CLICK HERE,
                                                                                                                 HERE OR CALL 630.837.6800.

                                   EXCEL BASICS                                               THE VIRTUAL WORLD OF INTERVIEWING
                                   Monday, February 8 • 2 pm A R                              Thursday, February 4 • 10 am-12 pm (noon) A R
                                   Learn to navigate basic features of Excel                  Much has changed in the world of interviewing, especially because of
                                   including cell formatting and simple functions.            the pandemic. Come and learn the difference between one and two-way
                                   Email Steven at szanfardino@pclib.org to                   interviews, how to prepare for the
                                   register and receive program files.                        online interview, and
                                                                                              more. Presented by
                                                                                              Anna Marie MacDonald/
                                                                                              Manager Workforce
    POWERPOINT BASICS                                                                         Connection Center.
    Monday, February 15 • 2 pm A R                                                            Registration is required;
                                                                                              to attend via Zoom,
    Learn to navigate basic features of PowerPoint                                            please include your email
    including slide formatting and simple presentations.                                      address when registering
    Email Steven at szanfardino@pclib.org to register                                         to receive Zoom
    and receive program files.                                                                instructions.

    FOR SENIORS
    REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR ALL SENIOR CLASSES/EVENTS.
    TO REGISTER, CLICK HERE,
                       HERE OR CALL 630.837.6800.

    CHAIR YOGA                                                                            BINGO
    Wednesday, February 3 • 1-2 pm A R                                                    Wednesday, February 17 • 2-3 pm A R
    Relax and renew with chair yoga featuring                                             Enjoy Bingo through Zoom! Play by getting digital cards via email
    instructor Karen Fotopoulos, from Discover Yoga with Karen.                           or by arranging to pick up a Bingo card set. We will contact you
    We will be running this class only on Zoom. Upon registering,                         after you register with options and instructions. When registering,
    please enter an email address to get the Zoom meeting link.                           please give an email address to get the Zoom meeting link.

                                                                                                         HOMEBOUND DELIVERY SERVICES
                                                                                                   Can’t get to us? Allow us to bring the Library to you!
              PINS & NEEDLES                                                                     Homebound delivery services are available to those in our
              Tuesdays, February 9 & 23                                                            district who are unable to get to the Library due to a
              10 am-12 pm (noon) A R                                                             short-term or permanent illness, impairment, or disability.
              Join us for some fun—share knitting                                                     Call Erin at 630.483.4774 for more information.
              projects and socialize! This meeting will
              only be on Zoom. Please enter an email
              address upon registration to get the
              Zoom meeting link.

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NEWS YOU                                                                             FAMILY
     CAN USE                                                                              CONCERT SERIES
     CURBSIDE PICKUP                                                                      SAVE THE DATES!
     For your convenience, Curbside
     Pickup is available at our Branch                                                    ELGIN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA WOODWIND QUINTET
     and Main libraries. To learn how
     to place a hold, please visit
                                                                                          PETER AND THE WOLF
                                                                                          Sunday, March 21 • 2 pm
     pclib.org or call 630.837.6800.
                                                                                          Join us via Facebook Live for our Family
     SIGN UP FOR                                                                          Concert Series featuring The Elgin Symphony
     eNEWSLETTERS                                                                         Orchestra’s Woodwind Quintet, who will
     Stay up to date on current news and programs at the Library! Visit our               be performing Prokofiev's classic tale of
     website at pclib.org and click on the blue ‘SUBSCRIBE’ button towards                Peter and the Wolf. All ages welcome to
     the bottom of the page to sign up for our monthly eNewsletters.                      this FREE virtual concert; no registration
                                                                                          necessary—just join us on our Facebook
                                                                                          page at 2 pm the day of the performance
                                                                                          and watch live!

                                                                                          THE COVERGIRLS
                                                                                          VIOLIN SHOW
                                                                                          Sunday, April 18 • 2 pm
                                                                                          Join us via Facebook Live for our Family Concert Series featuring
                                                                                          The CoverGirls Violin Show. This high-energy musical revue of the
     LIBRARY CARD EXPIRATION DATES EXTENDED                                               greatest pop and rock hits from Led Zeppelin to Lady Gaga, will be
     Library cards that expire between September 1, 2020 and March 31, 2021               performed on the CoverGirls' signature purple electric violins. The ladies
     have been renewed until November 1, 2021. If you don’t have a Library Card           recently had the honor of performing on stage with the band Chicago in
     and do not want to come into the Library, you can register for an eLibrary           Las Vegas and continue to thrill audiences across the state and the country.
     Card by CLICKING HERE.                                                               All ages welcome to this FREE virtual concert; no registration necessary—
                                                                                          just join us on our Facebook page at 2 pm the day of the performance!

     LIBRARY PASSPORT SERVICES
     The Poplar Creek Public Library is again offering U.S. Passport Acceptance
     service by appointment at our Main Library on Park Avenue. For appointments,
     complete the form on our website at pclib.org/services/services-library/passports.
     Check travel.state.gov/content/travel.html for current passport news or call our
     Reference Desk at 630.483.4929.

                                                                                                          These programs are partially supported by a grant from the
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BOOK CLUBS
     QUESTIONS? CALL 630.483.4949.

                                                                                  MYSTERY BY THE BOOK                       SENIOR BOOK DISCUSSION
                                                                                  Thursday, February 25 • 12 pm (noon)      Friday, February 26 • 12 pm (noon)
     BOOKS & CORKS                         BOOKS & BAGELS                         AR                                        AR
     Thursday, February 4 • 7 pm           Wednesday, February 10 • 10:30 am      Join us as we discuss Whose Body          Join us to discuss The Book Woman
     AR                                    AR                                     by Dorothy Sayers. Books will             of Troublesome Creek by Kim
     Join us as we unwrap our Blind Date   Join us as we unwrap our Blind Date    be available one month before the         Richardson. Books will be available
     with a Book selections. Wrapped       with a Book selections. Wrapped        meeting for pickup either at the          one month before the meeting at the
     books are available at the Popular    books are available at the Popular     Check Out Desk or Curbside Pickup.        Check Out Desk or Curbside Pickup.
     Materials Desk. When registering,     Materials Desk. When registering,      The title is also available via Hoopla.   The title is also available on Hoopla.
     please include an email to receive    please include an email to receive     When registering, please include an       When registering, please include an
     the Zoom link.                        the Zoom link.                         email to receive the Zoom link.           email to receive the Zoom link.

     MARLENE DEUEL ART GALLERY
     INTERESTED IN DISPLAYING YOUR ARTWORK, CRAFTS, OR COLLECTION? PLEASE CONTACT KATHLEEN
     AT 630.483.4758 OR VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT PCLIB.ORG/EXHIBITS-DISPLAYS FOR MORE INFORMATION.

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Poplar Creek Public Library                    Sonya Crawshaw Branch
                        1405 S. Park Avenue                            4300 Audrey Lane
                        Streamwood, IL 60107                           Hanover Park, IL 60133
                        Phone: 630.837.6800 (option 1)                 Phone: 630.837.6800 (option 2)
                        pclib.org                                      pclib.org

                        Mon-Thu................9 am-7 pm               Mon-Thu......................1-7 pm
                        Fri-Sat....................9 am-5 pm           Fri................................1-5 pm
                        Sun..............................1-5 pm        Sat.............................12-5 pm
                        Limited services;                              Sun.............................. Closed
                        masks are required.                            Limited services;
                                                                       masks are required.

                        BOARD OF TRUSTEES
                        President                                 Treasurer

   Looking for an       Candace McCreary
                        Vice President
                                                                  Asad Khan
                                                                  Trustees

  extreme reading       Ann Kennedy
                        Secretary
                                                                  Bonnie Hulke, LaShaunda Jordan,
                                                                  Marianne Bailey

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                        Sherri Harry                              Executive Director
                                                                  Debra Stombres

                        BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING SCHEDULE
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                        Thursday, February 18
   Nerd, a year-long    LIBRARY MISSION STATEMENT
 reading contest for    The Poplar Creek Public Library District provides materials, information,

   adults and teens.
                        technology, and cultural opportunities to enrich, empower, educate, and
                        entertain people of all ages and backgrounds.

   Read 32 books in     LIBRARY VISION STATEMENT

45 weeks and win a
                        The Poplar Creek Public Library District is a vibrant institution that enriches
                        life in the community by providing books and other materials for recreation
                        and self-education, free access to technology, and cultural and informational

great prize! For more
                        programs that enable people to come together, share ideas and information,
                        and pursue lifelong learning.

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                        ADA accommodations are available with at least 7 days' notice by contacting
                        Kris Kenney at 630.483.4913.

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630.483.4928 (teens)
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