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Library Guide
Winter -Spring 2022
Illinois Joint Library
Programming
High-Profile Online Events
Highlighting Themes of
Social Justice, Diversity, Equality & Inclusion
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Lake Park Reads
Multi-Community Reading Event
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In-Person & Virtual Programs
Based on the Novel
A Most Beautiful Thing by Arshay Cooper
JANUARY ● FEBRUARY ● MARCH ● APRIL
WINTER READING FOR KIDS
December 1, 2021 through February 15, 2022
Children birth - 6th grade, earn prizes just for reading in December, January, and
February! Sign up at rosellepld.readsquared.com and track your reading at home
to earn prizes. Make sure to track reading and choose prizes as you go for the best
selection of prizes!
* The final day to check in or receive prizes is Tuesday, February 15, 2022.
READING
WINTER READING FOR ADULTS & TEENS
December 15, 2021 through February 15, 2022
Calling all adults and teens! Winter is coming and it’s a great time to get warm and
cozy with a good book. Join our winter reading program and earn prizes!
ADULTS read or listen to three books, keep track of your progress on Readsquared,
and be entered in prize drawings. Check our website for details on how to register.
TEENS read 10 hours total to finish. After 5 hours, teens may choose a book from
the Readsquared prize store as a “halfway there” prize. All finishers will be entered
into the grand prize drawing. Any teen who reads 15 hours or more will earn another
entry into the grand prize drawing. The grand prize is a mini projector!
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IL L IN OIS J O IN T LIB RARY P RO G RAM M ING
The Illinois Joint Library Programming Group provides high-quality online
events for participating member libraries of all sizes and budgets. High-quality,
high-profile events that highlight national names and themes of social justice,
diversity, equity and inclusion, that would otherwise be cost-prohibitive for
single libraries to hold on their own, are provided.
Register for the following upcoming programs through links on the RPLD online
calendar. Additional programs in the Illinois Libraries Present series will be added.
Sign up to receive automatic updates via the weekly eNews or check the library
calendar for updates.
AN EVENING WITH
SILVIA MORENO-GARCIA
VIRTUAL Wednesday, January 26 ● 7:00 p.m.
Bestselling author Silvia Moreno - Garcia discusses
her newest book, Velvet Was the Night, and her
genre- defying mashups of cultural noir and
Lovecraftian horror.
Silvia Moreno- Garcia is the New
York Times bestselling author
of critically acclaimed novels
Certain Dark Things, Gods of Jade and Shadow and Mexican
Gothic. Mexican by birth, Canadian by inclination, Silvia has
edited several anthologies, received many awards for her
novels, and is a columnist for the Washington Post.
AN EVENING WITH
JASMINE GUILLORY
VIRTUAL Wednesday, February 16 ● 7:00 p.m.
Join bestselling author Jasmine Guillory as she
discusses the importance of real life and the modern
rom-com.
Jasmine Guillory is a writer, lawyer and New York
Times bestselling author of six romance novels,
including The Wedding Date, The Proposal, and
While We Were Dating. Her work has appeared in
The Oprah Magazine, Cosmopolitan, Bon Appetit, and Time. She lives in Oakland,
California.
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Registration for all Adult & Teen programs begins December 15 th.
Sign up to participate in programs at rosellepld.libcal.com.
TACKLING TIDINESS :
THE KONMARI WAY
VIRTUAL Monday, January 17 ● 7:00 -8:00 p.m.
Megan Spillman of Peace & Tidy is a
certified KonMari consultant and will
show you how to tidy up your home.
TAI CHI FOR ALL
VIRTUAL Wednesdays ● 12:00 -1:00 p.m.
January 19, February 16, March 16 & April 20
Tai Chi is an evolving practice to strengthen and
lengthen muscles, and improve coordination,
balance, and breathing. Repetition is key to
memorizing the forms and to achieving the
breathing and balance portion of the forms. Join Yvonne for this one-hour,
online session of gentle movement designed for beginners and open to all levels
of practice. Each monthly session will include options for standing and seated
practice.
Attendees assume all risk for participation in Tai Chi classes.
AWESOME
AUSTRALIA
VIRTUAL Thursday, February 3 ● 7:00 -8:00 p.m.
The Mindful Vagabond, Brian Michalski, returns to say “G’day, mate!”
and share photographs and stories from his ten month long
adventure backpacking and working in the land Down Under.
While visiting exotic destinations including the Australian
Outback, Great Barrier Reef and Tasmania, we also learn
about the country’s fascinating history, traditions,
chic urban life, charming slang, deadly
animals, and Aboriginal influences.
This is one adventure you won’t want to miss.
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VIRTUAL EVENTS for ADULTS
ANTI-VALENTINE'S
NIGHT
VIRTUAL Monday, February 7 ● 7:00-8:00 p.m.
Do you love to hate on Valentine's Day? Or maybe you just like playing bingo?
Either way, join us for an Anti -Valentine's themed bingo night on Zoom.
Register and pick up your cards at the Reference desk on the first floor of the
Library, starting Monday, January 31st (cards available while supplies last).
Then log into the meeting on February 7 th and play for the chance to win prizes!
NATIVE PLANTS & POLLINATORS
FOR OUR LOCAL LANDSCAPES
VIRTUAL Thursday, March 3 ● 7:00 -8:00 p.m.
Learn about the beauty and variety of native plants and
the benefits of adding them to your yard. A naturalist
from DuPage Forest Preserve District will also share
tips for planting natives to attract pollinators, including
butterflies, bees and hummingbirds, and support other
wildlife.
EARN A YARD BADGE!
SHOWCASE YOUR LOVE FOR LOCAL LANDSCAPES
VIRTUAL Thursday, March 24 ● 7:00 -8:00 p.m.
Badges aren’t just for Brownies, Cub Scouts, and
LinkedIn profiles, you can earn and showcase
credentials for maintaining native species in your
own home landscape.
Join us for an orientation to the
Conservation@Home program.
Founded in 1972, The Conservation Foundation is
one of the region’s oldest and largest not-for-profit
land and watershed conservation organizations
dedicated to preserving and restoring open space, protecting rivers and watersheds
and promoting stewardship of the environment in northeastern Illinois.
630.529.1641 rosellepld.org 5MAKING INFORMED INVESTMENT DECISIONS
WITH HELP FROM WEISS RATINGS
VIRTUAL Tuesday, April 12 ● 7:00 -8:00 p.m.
Join us for a top to bottom tour of the
ratings and evaluation reports available
from Weiss Ratings. In addition to their
independent ratings of stocks, mutual
funds, and Exchange Traded Funds (ETF),
find out about their evaluation of banks, credit unions, and insurance companies.
Find support for your Medicare open-enrollment decisions using the Medigap
Insurance tool.
BUSINESS & FINANCE DATABASES
Search for People, Businesses, or job opportunities.
Limit searches to an industry, zip code, or distance.
Target your job search, populate a sales or marketing
campaign, or uncover new networking opportunities.
BUSINESS SOURCE PREMIER
Business articles (citations and full-text) as well as MarketLine company and
country reports. Accounting, finance, economics, marketing, management,
and operations management research support. Video from the Associated Press.
INVESTMENT RESEARCH CENTER
Research more than 20,000 stocks and mutual funds, build and analyze an
investment portfolio, and learn about stocks, mutual funds and portfolios.
GENEALOGY 101
VIRTUAL Wednesday, April 20 ● 7:00 -8:30 p.m.
Interested in genealogy but don’t know how to get started? Librarian and
Genealogist, Debra Dudek will show you how to start your genealogy journey.
Coverage of the U.S. and the U.K., including census,
TM
vital, church, court, and immigration records, as well
as record collections from Canada and other areas. More than 4,000 databases
and 1.5 billion names.
Ancestry, Heritage Quest and WorldCat genealogy databases are available to
cardholders at any time! Visit the Library's website.
6TECHNOLOGY FOR USE AT HOME
MOBILE HOTSPOTS Roselle Public Library cardholders may borrow hotspots.
Connect up to ten devices to a mobile hotspot using broadband internet connection.
LAPTOPS The library has computers available for loan. Borrowers must sign a
user agreement. Appointments can be made for equipment orientation. Check
one out to get you to your online doctor’s appointment, look sharp for your
Zoom job interview, or work on web-based job training and skill-building tutorials.
CASUAL CHESS
IN-PERSON Thursdays ● 6:45-8:45 p.m.
January 13 & 27, February 10 & 24,
March 10 & 24, April 7 & 21
Drop-in for casual chess every other Thursday. All games
are free and players of all ages and skill levels are welcome.
Children under the age of 14 must be
accompanied by a parent at all times.
TAKE & MAKE CRAFTS FOR ADULTS
Reserve kits online. Each kit has most of the supplies needed to create a fun craft.
Pick up kits beginning on the second Friday of every month.
January 14 : Mini Zen Garden March 11: Pinecone Bird Feeders
February 11: Message In A Bottle April 8: Seed Bombs
ENGLISH CONVERSATION GROUP
VIRTUAL Thursdays, Beginning March 3 ● 11:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.
Practice speaking English in a relaxed and comfortable setting.
This weekly, virtual English Conversation Group is for adult
English as a Second Language (ESL) learners who are at an
intermediate and above level.
There is no charge for participation. Registration is required.
You will receive a link to the Zoom session with registration
confirmation. Offered in partnership with Literacy DuPage.
630.529.1641 rosellepld.org 7C R A F T S & C L U B S for T E E N S
CREATIVE WRITING CLUB
First Monday of every month ● 4:30 -5:30 p.m.
January 3, February 7, March 7 & April 4
Whether you're a beginning or seasoned writer, join us every month for
fun writing activities, low-stress workshopping, and a supportive writing
community! Writing utensils and equipment will be provided, but feel free
to bring your own.
ANIME CLUB
First Tuesday of every month ● 4:30 -6:00 p.m.
January 4, February 1, March 1 & April 5
Join us at the Library every month to
watch anime, eat snacks, and draw
together in a chill environment.
Drop-ins are welcome!
Bring your friends!
TAKE & MAKE CRAFTS FOR TEENS
Bimonthly Craft Pickup: Friday, January 28 & Friday, March 25
Stop by the Library every other month to pick up a craft kit this winter. Each kit
will have the supplies needed to create your masterpiece. Crafts you can expect
to see in the coming months include Chinese lanterns to celebrate the Chinese
New Year and a teapot flower holder to celebrate spring’s arrival.
CRAFT & BOOK BOX FOR TEENS
Bimonthly Pickup: Friday, February 25 & Friday, April 29
Stop by the Library every other month to pick up a subscription box tailored to
your tastes. Take a survey and get a custom book box assembled by the teen
librarian. Each box will include a library book picked just for you along with a
range of crafts, puzzles, snacks, or bookish items.
8CHAT WITH
TEEN
A DIETITIAN
VIRTUAL Tuesday, February 22 ● 6:30 -7:30 p.m.
Guilia Buzzi, a clinical dietitian at St. Alexius
Women and Children’s Hospital, joins us via
Zoom to share tips and tricks for healthy
eating. This fun presentation is for teens
interested in nutrition, cooking, or healthy
eating. Parents are welcome to attend and
questions are encouraged.
THE OUTSTANDING
OREO TASTE- OFF
IN-PERSON Monday, March 7 ● 7:00 -8:00 p.m.
Come celebrate National Oreo Day by taste testing different
original and outrageous Oreo flavors. Guess the flavor and rank
your favorites while watching Food Network baking shows.
DON’T PAY THE
COLLEGE STICKER PRICE!
VIRTUAL Thursday, April 21 ● 6:00 -7:00 p.m.
Join national authority on college planning, Joseph
Orsolini for a seminar on how to choose the right
college, maximize financial aid, and other tips on how to save money in this
process. This seminar is encouraged for both adults and teens wanting to make
fiscally responsible choices when choosing a college!
Simply Science kits for kids and teens make science more accessible, educational
and fun! Each kit consists of hands-on manipulatives and equipment, instructions
for experiments and books and DVDs to support each kit's theme.
Kits span a variety of subjects and can be found in the Youth Services and Teen
departments of the Library, or reserve a kit through the online catalog.
630.529.1641 rosellepld.org 9All Youth Services events will be in-person, provided that our region remains
in unmitigated Phase 5, as determined by the Governor. Check our website
and online calendar for up -to- date information on our programs.
Patrons of all ages must follow the Library's current mask policy.
Space is limited. Registration is required for all events. If you have difficulty
registering, please contact us at youthservices@rosellepld.org.
MUSIC & MOVEMENT
Wednesdays ● 1:30 - 2:00 p.m.
January 12 - February 16 March 9 - April 13
Registration begins December 29. Registration begins February 23.
Ready to get moving? Kids are invited to join us for this music program.
Sing, dance, and play along with us!
This program is open to everyone, but will be most enjoyed by children ages 3-5.
BOOKS & COOKS
Wednesdays ● 4:30 - 5: 00 p.m.
Students in kindergarten-grade 2 are invited to join us for a story and a make-your-own
snack activity. Read different stories featuring fun foods and then assemble your own
delicious treat!
Scrumptious Banana Split Pepperoni A Bear-y Good
Snowman Bites Party Snack
January 19 February 16 March 16 April 20
Registration begins Registration begins Registration begins Registration begins
January 3. January 31. February 28. April 4.
KREATIVE KIDS
Thursdays ● 4:30-5:00 p.m.
This monthly program for students in kindergarten-grade 2 features story
sharing and facts. Kids then do a project based on the topic.
Aloha Hawaii Space The Three Little Pigs Peaceful Prints
January 20 Is the Place Challenge April 28
Registration begins February 24 March 31 Registration begins
January 10. Registration begins Registration begins April 18.
February 14. March 21.
10YO UTH
STORYTIMES
WINTER SESSION: January 11 -February 17.
SPRING SESSION: March 8-April 14.
Registration begins two weeks before each program.
TOTS & TYKES PRESCHOOL
Tuesdays ● 11:30 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. Tuesdays ● 1:00 -1:30 p.m.
6 -19 months (with caregiver) Wednesdays ● 10:00 -10:30 a.m.
3- 5 years (with caregiver)
TODDLER TALES FAMILY
Tuesdays ● 10:00 -10:30 a.m. Thursdays ● 10:30 -11:00 a.m.
20 - 35 months (with caregiver) All ages (with caregiver)
LEGO® CASTLE KITS
Reserve your kit via our online calendar starting February 1 st.
Kits will be available for pickup starting February 15 th.
Attention all builders: Create your very own castle out of
LEGO® bricks with this kit! Kits generously donated by
local LEGO® hobbyist Terry Erickson.
Kits are open to everyone, but will be most enjoyed
by children four and older. Small parts are included.
Supplies are limited.
OUTDOOR
CRAFTERNOON
Wednesdays, April 27 - May 18 ● 4:30-5:00 p.m.
Kids of all ages are invited to join us for an outdoor arts & crafts program.
We will have a different project every week that will be sure to inspire creativity!
We will meet on the grass to the west of the bike racks. Some projects will be messy.
so please dress accordingly. As with all outdoor events, this program may be
cancelled due to rain. Registration begins April 13 th.
630.529.1641 rosellepld.org 11Mondays ● 6 :30 -7:00 p.m.
Students in grades 2-5 discuss selected titles,
take part in a craft or activity and enjoy a
snack. Free copies of the books will also be
available to all who register. Many titles will be
available to download on the Libby or Hoopla
apps. Contact youthservices@rosellepld.org
with questions.
JANUARY 10 FEBRUARY 7
Lost in the Mr. Wolf’s Class
Tunnel of Time by Aron Nels Steinke
by Sharon M. Draper Registration begins
Registration begins January 10.
December 13.
MARCH 14 APRIL 11
Upside Down Sarai and the
Magic Meaning of Awesome
by Sarah Mlynowski by Sarai Gonzalez
Registration begins Registration begins
February 14. March 14.
YOUTH LIT PICKS
BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP
Tuesdays: January 18, February 15, March 15 & April 19 ● 4:30-5: 15 p.m.
Adults: please join us the third Tuesday of the month for a discussion centering on
books on the current Abe Lincoln and Rebecca Caudill award nominee lists.
Registration begins December 28 th.
12WHO’S VALENTINE, ANYWAY?
Wednesday, January 26 ● 6:30-7:00 p.m.
Grades 3- 5. Learn the legend of St. Valentine and why we
celebrate his day the way we do. Then, make a cute craft
you can take and give to your Valentine.
Registration begins January 10 th.
PIONEER PARTY
Wednesday, February 23 ● 6:30 -7:00 p.m.
Grades 3-5. Ever wonder what kids did for fun before
computers and cellphones? Come play games and make crafts that were popular
in pioneer times.
Registration begins February 7 th.
HAPPY HOLI
Saturday, March 12 ● 2:00 -2:30 p.m.
Grades 1 - 3. Students will learn about Holi, the spring Hindu holiday, and have a snack.
We will make a colorful window hanging to celebrate the coming of spring.
Supplies are limited. Registration begins February 28 th.
INCREDIBLE INSECTS
Wednesday, March 23 ● 6:30 -7:00 p.m.
Grades 3-5. Spring is finally here, and with it,
the mass arrival of those creepy, crawly
critters… bugs! Kids will learn about bug life cycles, anatomy and adaptations
before taking part in a themed activity.
This project uses permanent paint; please dress accordingly.
Registration begins March 7 th.
ROCK OUT
Saturday, April 2 ● 10:00-11:00 a.m.
Grades 3-5. Join local rock collector Lee Beauprez for a guided exploration
of Illinois rocks and minerals. Learn everything special
and unique about the rocks in your own backyard!
Registration begins March 14 th.
630.529.1641 rosellepld.org 13GRANDPARENTS GOT GAME!
SPRING BREAK TAKE HOME KITS From Monday, March
Monday, March 28 - Friday, April 1
Enjoy Grandparents Got Game! from the comfort of your own home! Each kit includes
crafts, activities and a snack. In addition, there is the option of including three checked
out library books in the kit! Reserve kits over the phone or via the Library's website.
NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK
Sunday, April 3 - Saturday, April 9
National Library Week celebrates the valuable
role libraries, librarians, and library workers
play in transforming lives and strengthening
our communities.
In 1957, the National Book Committee
developed a plan for National Library Week
based on the idea that once people were
motivated to read, they would support and
use libraries. The first National Library Week was observed in 1958 with the theme
"Wake Up and Read!" 2022 marks the 64th anniversary of National Library Week.
ROSELLE SCAVENGER HUNT
Sunday, April 3 - Saturday, April 9
Get in the game! We’ve set up a scavenger hunt that will take the
whole family on a tour of Roselle. Find all the book covers around
town, write them down on your log sheet, and turn it in to get a chance to win a
special prize basket. Log sheets will be available for downloading and printing from
our website. Printed copies will be available on request. Log sheets must be turned in
to the Youth Services desk by Monday, April 11 th to be eligible to win.
Lend a scientist a hand from your backyard, your couch, or while exploring your
favorite natural spaces. Visit the Library and our website throughout April to see a
range of easy to join projects. From counting butterflies to spotting blockages in
the brain, sign up for one (or more!) and receive orientation to help support local
and global science investigations.
14LAKE PARK READS
L AK E PAR K R E A D S
A MULTI-COMMUNITY READING EVENT
Sunday, April 3 - Saturday, April 9
Roselle Public Library District joins Bloomingdale
Public Library, Itasca Community Library and
Lake Park High School to read A Most Beautiful
Thing, by Arshay Cooper.
A Most Beautiful Thing is the moving true story
of a group of young men growing up on Chicago’s
West side who formed the first all Black high
school rowing team in the nation and in doing
so transformed a sport and their lives.
Complimentary copies of the book available, while supplies last!
BECOMING & BEING A CHEF: THE INSIDE SCOOP
IN-PERSON Monday, April 4 ● 7:00-8:00 p.m. Itasca Community LIbrary
Susan Maddox will share wisdom and stories about her career as a chef.
VISION: SEE YOURSELF THERE BEFORE YOU GET THERE
IN-PERSON Tuesday, April 5 ● 7:00-8:00 p.m. Bloomingdale Public Library
Achieve your goals with motivational expert, producer and author Cherise Nicole.
EMANCIPATION TO INAUGURATION:
THE BLACK EXPERIENCE IN CHICAGO
VIRTUAL Thursday, April 7 ● 7:00-8:00 p.m. Roselle Public Library District
Join Clarence Goodman, Historian. From Chicago's first settler to the nation's
Chief Executive, the African American presence is deep, rich, and proud in Chicago.
AUTHOR VISIT:
ARSHAY COOPER
Saturday, April 9 ● 1:00 p.m.
Lake Park High School, East Campus
Arshay Cooper is a Rower, Benjamin Franklin award -
winning author, the protagonist of the novel and critically
acclaimed film A Most Beautiful Thing, a Golden Oar
recipient for his contributions to the sport of rowing,
motivational speaker, and activist, particularly around
issues of accessibility for low-income families.
Join Arshay during his visit to Roselle to discuss his experience chronicled in the
novel A Most Beautiful Thing, The True Story of America's First All - Black High
School Rowing Team.
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