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2018 Spring
Program Guide
Inside:
Online Registration Info page 2
Library News & Notes page 2
Program Index page 3
Children’s Programs pages 4 - 7
Teen Programs pages 8 - 10
Adult Programs pages 11 - 17 www.naperville-lib.org
Book Groups pages 17 - 18 Nichols Library, 200 W. Jefferson Ave.
Technology Programs pages 18 - 19 Naper Blvd. Library, 2035 S. Naper Blvd.
Show Us Your Library Card! back cover 95th Street Library, 3015 Cedar Glade Dr.
Phone: 630-961-4100 TTY: 630-355-1585
Most programs are free and don’t require advanced registration.
If a program does require registration, it will be denoted like this:
*Program requires advance registration.
Register at: naperville-lib.evanced.info/signup/Calendar
Room Limits and Locations
(room limits are subject to change depending on the program requirements)
Nichols Library Community Room: 140 Children’s Storyroom: 50
200 W. Jefferson Ave. NaperLaunch: 24 Program Room: 60
Naper Blvd. Library Program Room: 50 LL Conference Room: 14
ONLINE REGISTRATION
2035 S. Naper Blvd.
95th Street Library Meeting Room A: 100 Meeting Room B: 70 Meeting Room A/B: 170
3015 Cedar Glade Dr. Nomura Room C: 40 Children’s Program Room: 40
Attendance at non-registered programs is on a first-come, first-served basis. Naperville Public Library reserves the right to give
preference to Naperville Public Library cardholders in case(s) of limited seating. Attendees may be asked to show their library card to
attend a program.
Library News & Notes
Library Closings: Library Hours (Sept. – May):
Sunday, April 1 Closed Monday – Friday 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Sunday, May 27 Closed Saturday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Monday, May 28 Closed Sunday – Naper Blvd. 1 – 5 p.m.
Sunday – Nichols & 95th Street 1 – 9 p.m.
Summer Hours (June – Aug.)
Sunday – all buildings 1 – 5 p.m.
Meeting Rooms
Individuals can use Naperville Public Library’s meeting rooms for their next meeting, seminar or piano recital. The library
rents meeting spaces for 12 to 150 people. More information is available on the library’s website, www.naperville-lib.org,
or by calling 630-961-4100, ext. 2220.
Sale of Used Equipment
Naperville Public Library’s website includes a page of items that are available for immediate sale. These items may include
computers, furnishings and other pieces of equipment. Find available items for sale under the “About Us” tab on the library’s
website, www.naperville-lib.org.
ADA Compliance
Naperville Public Library is in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Wheelchairs are available upon
request at all buildings. All buildings have automatic doors. If a signer is needed for a program, make arrangements seven
business days in advance by calling 630-961-4100, ext. 4931.
Priority Service
Naperville Public Library reserves the right to give preference to Naperville Public Library cardholders in case(s) of limited
seating.
Promotional Disclaimer
Attendance at Naperville Public Library programs or events constitutes a willingness to appear in any and all promotional
materials for the library and releases the library, its licensees and performance use groups from any and all liability related
to the usage of promotional materials. Names are never used in library promotional materials. If you or your children do not
wish to appear in possible future library promotions, consult with the photographer or a library staff member.
Prizes www.naperville-lib.org
Prizes cannot be substituted or redeemed for cash value.
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PROGRAM INDEX
CHILDREN’S WEEKLY PROGRAMS ADULT PROGRAMS CONT.
Family Storytime page 4 Brown Bag Lecture: Theodore Roosevelt, the Man in the Arena page 14
Lapsit Storytime page 4 Building a Replica Wright Flyer page 14
Make It! Take It! page 4 Chamber Music at the Library page 14
Preschool For 3s, 4s & 5s page 4 Chicago Music Scene of the 1960s & 1970s page 15
Tales For 2s & 3s page 4 Chicago’s Landmarks and the Names Behind Them page 14
Coloring for Adults page 12
Criminal Flix: ‘Jack Reacher: Never Go Back’ page 15
English Conversation Groups for ESL Students page 11
CHILDREN’S SPECIAL PROGRAMS Exploring Mars & the Moon page 13
Artsy Babies page 6 Free Movie @ the Library page 11
Book & Cookie Club page 5 From Prairie to Farm to City: Music to Commemorate Illinois’ Bicentennial page 13
Chess Club page 5 Games: Not Just for Kids page 11
Curious Kids page 5 Genealogy: Drop-In Help page 11
DuPage Children’s Museum Programs page 6 Genealogy: Introduction to the Library’s Genealogy Resources page 15
Family Escape Room Challenge page 7 Genealogy: Legacy of Love page 11
Fix It Clinic: Stuffed Animal Hospital page 6 Genealogy: Nordic Genealogy Double Feature page 14
‘I Survived’ page 7 Genealogy: Researching Colonial American Ancestors page 15
Homeschool Happenings page 5 Get Crafty: Spring Flower Bouquet page 14
PROGRAM INDEX
Language Stars Storytime page 7 Her Story: Women of Influence from Illinois page 13
Makerspace page 5 Hidden Gems of the 21st Century page 12
Mini Masterpieces page 7 In the Belly of The Beast: King in Chicago page 14
Miss Jamie’s Farm page 6 Intermediate Accounting using QuickBooks page 13
Naperville Plays page 6 Make A Personalized Organization Board page 14
Pokémon League page 5 Money Smart Week page 16
The Royal Ball page 7 Needle Felting 101: Cozy Coasters page 12
Sensory Storytime page 5 The Perfect Storm: Exploring the Path To ADHD, SPD & Chronic Illnesses in Kids page 12
Sign and Play with Baby page 7 Retirement University page 15
Spring Break Challenge Quest 2.0 page 6 Rightsizing: Knowing What to Let Go and How to Do It page 11
Storytime at the Museum page 5 Sewing for Beginners page 12
Small Business Week page 16
Stitching in the Stacks page 12
Volunteer Tax Assistance from The Notre Dame Club of Greater DuPage page 11
TEEN PROGRAMS (6TH – 12TH GRADE) You Can’t Do It Alone: Next Steps for Beginning Genealogists page 13
8-Bit It! Perler Bead Art page 8
Anime Club page 8
C2 Education: ACT and SAT Test-Taking Strategies page 10
C2 Education: SAT Practice Test page 10 BOOK & DISCUSSION GROUPS
DIY: Decorate Mini Flower Pots for Senior Living Communities page 9 Criminal Spines Book Club page 18
DIY: Kindness Rocks page 9 Great Books Reading and Discussion Group page 18
DIY: Personalized “Bullet” Journals page 9 Great Decisions Discussion Group page 17
Eighth Annual Teen Poetry Contest page 8 Out of This World Book Club page 17
Exam Cram page 9 Read Aloud Book Club page 17
Finding the Right College and Tips on How to Pay for It page 10 Readers’ Choice Book Club page 18
Mini Melted Crayon Art page 9 Reader’s Night Out page 17
Monthly Teen Book Giveaway page 8 Readers’ Rendezvous Daytime Book Club page 18
Pizza and Books: Teen Book Club page 9
Revolution Prep: ACT vs. SAT page 10
Revolution Prep: Insider’s Guide page 10
Revolution Prep: Practice Tests page 10 TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS
Spark: Teen Tech Fun page 8 3-D Software & Printing Classes page 19
Super Smash Bros. Wii U™ Tournament page 8 Computer Basics for Seniors page 18
Volunteer for the Summer Reading Program page 9 Excel 1 page 19
Young Adult Book March Madness page 8 Excel 2 page 19
Excel 3 page 19
Headshot Photos page 19
Intro to Green Screen Room page 18
ADULT PROGRAMS Intro to Embroidery Machine page 19
April Showers Bring May Recycled Book Flowers page 15 Intro to Sound Recording Studio page 18
Balancing Hormones Naturally: What Every Woman Should Know page 14 Technology Club for Seniors page 18
Beginner’s Accounting using QuickBooks page 13 Word 1 page 19
Brown Bag Lecture: Coco Chanel page 15 Word 2 page 19
Brown Bag Lecture: Meet Marie Antoinette page 13
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CHILDREN’S WEEKLY STORYTIMES
PRESCHOOL FOR 3s, 4s & 5s
This 30-minute independent storytime experience is for 3
to 5-year-olds only.
MAKE IT! TAKE IT!
Preschoolers and their caregivers can enjoy this fun
program of stories and crafts. The activities are geared
toward 3 and 4-year-olds, but 5-year-olds are welcome to
LAPSIT STORYTIME attend. Younger siblings may accompany the older child
An introduction to storytime for infants to 23-month-olds, as coloring sheets will be available for them. At least one
CHILDREN’S WEEKLY PROGRAMS
this 20-minute interactive program will include stories, adult caregiver must attend with the child. This program is
songs and fingerplays. Attendees will have time after the limited to 20 children making crafts.
program to share board books and other featured titles
with their little one. FAMILY STORYTIME
This 30-minute program of stories, songs and more fun
TALES FOR 2s & 3s activities is for children of all ages. In addition, strategies
This 20-minute interactive program of stories, songs and will be presented to enhance early learning opportunities
fingerplays is for 2 to 3-year-olds and their accompanying at home. At least one parent or adult caregiver is required
adult. In addition, strategies will be presented to enhance to accompany their children.
early learning opportunities at home.
CHILDREN’S STORYTIMES Feb. 5 – April 28
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
Lapsit 9:30 a.m. Lapsit 9:30 a.m. Lapsit 9:30 a.m. Lapsit 9:30 a.m.
Nichols Library 2s & 3s 9:30 a.m. 2s & 3s 9:30 a.m.
Preschool 9:30 a.m. Preschool 9:30 a.m. Make It! Take It! 9:30 a.m.
200 W. Jefferson Ave. Family 10:30 a.m.
Make It! Take It! 10:30 a.m.
Family 10:30 a.m. Make It! Take It! 7 p.m. 2s & 3s 10:30 a.m. Family 10:30 a.m.
Family 4 p.m.
Lapsit 9:30 a.m. Make It! Take It! 9:30 a.m. 2s & 3s 9:30 a.m. Make It! Take It! 9:30 a.m. Family 10:30 a.m.
Naper Blvd. Library Family 11 a.m.
2035 S. Naper Blvd. Preschool 10:30 a.m Family 10:30 a.m. Family 10:30 a.m. Family 10:30 a.m. Make It! Take It! 1:30 p.m.
Lapsit 9:30 a.m.
2s & 3s 9:30 a.m. 2s & 3s 9:30 a.m. 2s & 3s 9:30 a.m.
Preschool 9:30 a.m. Make It! Take It! 9:30 a.m.
95th Street Library Preschool 9:30 a.m. Family 10:30 a.m. Make It! Take It! 10:30 a.m. Family 10:30 a.m.
Make it! Take It! 4:15 p.m.
3015 Cedar Glade Dr. Family 10:30 a.m.
Family 10:30 a.m. Family 7 p.m. Lapsit 1:30 p.m. Make It! Take It! 1:30 p.m.
FAMILY STORYTIMES April 29 – June 2
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
Nichols Library Family 10:30 a.m. Family 10:30 a.m. Family 10:30 a.m.
200 W. Jefferson Ave.
Family 10:30 a.m. Family 10:30 a.m. Family 11 a.m.
Naper Blvd. Library
2035 S. Naper Blvd.
Family 10:30 a.m. Family 10:30 a.m. Family 10:30 a.m.
95th Street Library
4 3015 Cedar Glade Dr.
CHILDREN’S SPECIAL PROGRAMS
MAKERSPACE CHESS CLUB
Calling all school age kids! Check out the library’s The library is partnering with the Naperville North High
Makerspace area at each building weekdays after school School Chess Club and Elite Chess to offer a chess club for
to create, build, experiment and imagine. children and teens in kindergarten through 8th grade.
Attendees should have a basic understanding of chess, as
POKÉMON LEAGUE this club is geared towards learning and improving strategy
Aspiring trainers can meet to play and talk Pokémon. in an open play environment.
Trainers may bring their own cards or play with the
library’s. Trainers are welcome to bring DS Pokémon Community Room 6 – 7:30 p.m.
games as well. For Pokémon lovers age 6 and older. Monday, March 12
CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS
Monday, April 9
Community Room 6 – 7:30 p.m. Monday, May 14
Thursday, March 1 meet in Program Room
Thursday, April 5 HOMESCHOOL HAPPENINGS
Thursday, May 3 Homeschool children approximately kindergarten through
5th grade will explore concepts ranging from science to
SENSORY STORYTIME literacy. Each program will focus on a different concept and
Sensory storytime incorporates theory and practices from will encourage curiosity and interaction among participants
sensory integration occupational therapy into a family while engaging with stories, games, crafts and more.
storytime that is fun for all kids and appropriate for young
children on the autism spectrum. Please inquire at any Children’s Program Room 1:30 – 2:30 p.m.
Children’s Service Desk for more information. Tuesday, March 13
Tuesday, April 10
Children’s Storyroom 2 – 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 8
Saturday, March 3
Saturday, April 7
Saturday, May 5
CURIOUS KIDS
It is full STEAM ahead as curious participants join in
activities featuring science, technology, engineering,
art and math. For children in kindergarten through 2nd
grade.
BOOK & COOKIE CLUB
Children’s Program Room 4:30 – 5 p.m. During this child-and-parent book discussion group,
Monday, March 5 & 19 the child and parent/adult will read the selected book
Monday, April 2 & 16 together, then attend the club’s meeting to discuss the
book with others while enjoying a cookie or two. Each
Children’s Storyroom 4:15 – 4:45 p.m.
book will be chosen at the preceding meeting and listed
Tuesday, March 6 & 20 on the library’s website, www.naperville-lib.org. The
Tuesday, April 10 & 24 library will have multiple copies of each title available for
checkout. For children in 3rd through 6th grades and is
Program Room 3:15 – 3:45 p.m.
limited to 15 child/parent pairs.
Tuesday, March 13 & 27
Tuesday, April 3 & 17 Children’s Storyroom 7 – 8 p.m.
Thursday, March 15
STORYTIME AT THE MUSEUM Thursday, April 19
Join Naperville Public Library staff on the first and third Thursday, May 17
Wednesday of the month for a special storytime at the
DuPage Children’s Museum. This 30-minute program of Program Room 7 – 8 p.m.
stories, songs and fun is for children of all ages. Museum Wednesday, March 21
admission purchase is needed to attend storytime. Wednesday, April 18
Wednesday, May 16
DuPage Children’s Museum
301 North Washington Street Children’s Program Room 7 – 8 p.m.
Wednesday, March 7 & 21 10:30 – 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 28
Wednesday, April 4 & 18 10:30 – 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 25
Wednesday, May 30
Wednesday, May 2 & 16 10:30 – 11 a.m. 5
SPRING BREAK CHALLENGE QUEST 2.0 ARTSY BABIES
Visit any Naperville Public Library children’s desk during This interactive series for birth to 23-month-olds will include
spring break from March 26 to March 30 to challenge the stories, music and dancing. Babies and caregivers will
mind and body. Every day the children’s department will experience various art forms while bonding with their child.
offer different fun and engaging challenges for kids up to Program is limited to first 25 baby/caregiver pairs each week.
6th grade.
Program Room 9:30 – 10 a.m.
Tuesday, May 1, 8, 15 & 22
MISS JAMIE’S FARM Program Room 9:30 – 10 a.m.
Join Miss Jamie for an imaginative musical adventure to Wednesday, May 2, 9, 16 & 23
her “farm!” Miss Jamie will use song to teach values like
hard work, healthy eating, exercise and being kind to Children’s Program Room 1:30 – 2 p.m.
animals and each other in this fun filled program. Sing, Wednesday, May 2, 9, 16 & 23
CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS
dance, laugh and learn with Miss Jamie and her farm
puppet friends!
Meeting Room A/B
Thursday, March 29 10:30 – 11:15 a.m.
NAPERVILLE PLAYS
Quadruple the fun with exciting hands-on activities and
on-site exhibits provided by Naper Settlement, DuPage
Children’s Museum, Knoch Knolls Nature Center and
Naperville Public Library. Kids can discover the wonder
of play and innovation. This program will take place at
Naper Settlement and requires a fee for those who are
not Naperville residents or members of Naper Settlement.
$12/adult, $10/senior (62+), $8/youth (4-12). This program
is presented in partnership with Naper Settlement, DuPage
Children’s Museum, Knoch Knolls Nature Center and
Naperville Public Library.
Naper Settlement
523 S. Webster St.
Sunday, April 15 1 – 4 p.m.
DUPAGE CHILDREN’S MUSEUM PROGRAMS: COME
PLAY WITH US AT THE LIBRARY! FIX IT CLINIC: STUFFED ANIMAL HOSPITAL
DuPage Children’s Museum is taking exhibits on the road! Teddy Bear have an ouchy? Plush buddy lost his stuffing?
The museum’s early learning specialist and community Sounds like it is time for a check-up at the library’s stuffed
access coordinator will provide play facilitation techniques animal hospital. After a consultation regarding the general
utilizing portable versions of full-sized exhibits. In addition, overall health of the stuffed animal, library “doctors”
library staff will demonstrate the power of play through will recommend treatment options. Sewing supplies and
storytimes during this drop-in program, with a room instruction will be provided to help repair the injured stuffed
limit of 30. This program is presented in partnership with animal. This is a drop-in event for all ages with a caregiver.
DuPage Children’s Museum.
Children’s Program Room
Program Room Tuesday, May 1 3 – 4:30 p.m.
Friday, April 20 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Program Room
Children’s Program Room Friday, May 11 10:30 a.m. – noon
Monday, April 23 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Program Room
Program Room Wednesday, May 16 3 – 4:30 p.m.
Monday, May 21 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
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‘I SURVIVED’
Survive shark attacks, hurricanes, and other unimaginable
disasters at this fast-paced program based on the “I
Survived” book series. Survivalists will witness intense
green screen photos, out-of-this-world virtual reality
experiences and create a survival kit for all types of
disasters. This program is for children 3rd through 5th grade
and is limited to 25 participants.
Program Room
Tuesday, May 1 7 – 8 p.m.
*SIGN AND PLAY WITH BABY
Meeting Room A/B Learn to communicate with babies using sign language. This
Thursday, May 10 5 – 6 p.m.
CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS
3-week program provides a fun environment for babies and
their caregivers to learn the basics of sign language. Each
Program Room
week, a new theme will be introduced using stimulating
Thursday, May 31 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. activities, books, songs and play. For children ages 8 – 23
months. *Program requires advance registration for each
date and is limited to 12 babies per program.
Program Room 9:30 – 10 a.m.
Friday, May 4 Mealtime
LANGUAGE STARS STORYTIME: HOLA! BONJOUR! Friday, May 11 Bathtime
NI HAO! Friday, May 18 Park Fun
Language Stars returns with their fun and high energy
programs! Be amazed at what can be learned during this
30-minute interactive storytime with books, songs and *FAMILY ESCAPE ROOM CHALLENGE
activities conducted entirely in Language Stars’ teachers’ Adults with their children 5 through 11-years-old are
native language. Recommended for ages 1 to 6-years-old, invited to team up to escape the library! Families will use
but all ages are welcome. This program is presented in logic and teamwork to uncover a series of puzzles and earn
partnership with Language Stars. pieces of a key to “escape” the room. *Program requires
advance registration and is limited to 10 family groups.
Community Room Register for only ONE Escape Room session from the four
Wednesday, May 2 11:15 – 11:45 a.m. listed below as the puzzles will be the same at all four.
Program Room Meeting Room A
Wednesday, May 9 11:15 – 11:45 a.m. Sunday, May 6 2:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Meeting Room A/B Community Room 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Wednesday, May 16 11:15 – 11:45 a.m. Saturday, May 12 noon – 1 p.m.
Program Room
Thursday, May 17 7 – 8 p.m.
MINI MASTERPIECES THE ROYAL BALL
Infants to 23-month-olds can enjoy a baby storytime, Aspiring princes and princesses are invited to enjoy all
and then create a handprint or footprint keepsake. While things royal and grand at this ball of a party. Regal stories,
waiting for their artwork to dry, caregivers can chat, and songs and a craft will add to the fun. Kids are encouraged
babies can play with books and toys. Program is limited to to dress up as princes, princesses, kings or queens. For
20 participants. children up to 8-years-old with a caregiver.
Program Room Community Room
Friday, May 4 9:30 – 10:15 a.m. Wednesday, May 9 4:15 – 5 p.m.
Program Room Meeting Room A/B
Monday, May 7 9:30 – 10:15 a.m. Thursday, May 17 10:30 – 11:15 a.m.
Children’s Program Room Program Room
Wednesday, May 9 9:30 – 10:15 a.m. Wednesday, May 23 4:15 – 5 p.m.
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TEEN PROGRAMS 6TH – 12TH GRADES
YOUNG ADULT BOOK MARCH MADNESS MONTHLY TEEN BOOK GIVEAWAY
It’s March Madness time, but instead of NCAA basketball, Bookworms can read and share their thoughts on the books
the brackets are full of Young Adult books. The library has they are reading by stopping by the lower level teen services
selected 32 YA & manga titles from 2017 and placed them desk for the Teen Book Giveaway. Teens can take home (and
in the YA Book March Madness Brackets. Voters can go to keep) one shiny new book or Advanced Reader’s Copy (ARC)
the library’s website to nominate their favorites and on each month. All that is asked in return is that participants
Feb. 26, start casting their ballots for their favorite YA titles write a review (the good, the bad and the ugly) for the book
in the first round. Each week, the field will be narrowed taken and bring the review back to the library within the next
down to the final showdown on March 26th and a YA March month. Reviews will be posted on the teen section of the
Madness Champion will be crowned on April 2! Participants library’s website.
can check the library’s website each week to cast their vote! Teen Services Desk 3 – 4:30 p.m.
PRELIMS: Feb. 26 – March 4
Monday, March 5
SWEET 16: March 5 – March 11
ELITE 8: March 12 – March 18 Monday, April 2
FINAL 4: March 19 – March 25 Monday, May 7
FINAL CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND: March 26 – April 1
YA MARCH MADNESS CHAMPION ANNOUNCED: April 2
TEEN PROGRAMS
SPARK: TEEN TECH FUN
Tinker with technology during Teen Tech Week! The library
will have all sorts of equipment for teens to experiment with,
including: Ozobots, littleBits electronic kits, Spheros (robotic
balls), Snap Circuits, Lego WeDos, Makey Makey invention kits
(maybe control a video game with Play-Dough or play a piano
made of bananas), Arduino boards and Lego Mindstorms EV3
& NXT 2.0 robots.
Community Room
Tuesday, March 6 4:30 – 6 p.m.
April 2018 – All Month
EIGHTH ANNUAL TEEN POETRY CONTEST
Celebrate National Poetry Month with the library’s Eighth *8-BIT IT! PERLER BEAD ART
Annual Teen Poetry Contest. The contest’s three divisions Create pixel art using perler beads! Make a favorite sci-fi
are: 6th grade, 7th and 8th grades and high school. The character, video game plumber, geektastic icon, stormtrooper,
contest will begin April 1, and the deadline for entries is and more. We’ll have patterns to choose from to help
midnight on April 30. Winners will be announced at the create works of pixelized art. *Program requires advance
end of May, and the winning poems will be posted online. registration and is limited to 15 teen participants in grades 6
Prizes from an area bookstore will be awarded. Poems can through 12.
be submitted online through the library’s website, www.
naperville-lib.org. Program Room
Tuesday, March 6 4:30 – 6 p.m.
SUPER SMASH BROS. Wii U™ TOURNAMENT
Teens will use the library’s Wii U to compete to win ANIME CLUB
bragging rights and a Target gift card. Participants can also Come to the library each month to watch anime, draw manga,
bring their DS to play for fun with other gamers during and talk about all things anime with other otaku!
breaks. As time allows, there will be free play after the
tournament! Program Room 4:30 – 6 p.m.
Monday, March 12
Community Room Monday, April 16
Friday, March 2 2 – 4 p.m. Monday, May 14
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PIZZA AND BOOKS: TEEN BOOK CLUB DIY: DECORATE MINI FLOWER POTS FOR SENIOR
Bookworms can discuss books they have recently read, are LIVING COMMUNITIES
currently reading or even old-time favorites. Teens will also Teens can pay it forward this spring by decorating mini
share book recommendations and talk about books they flower pots that will be donated to a local senior living
love to hate. Pizza will be provided to fuel the conversation. community. Participants will use paint and upcycled book
pages to create a unique flower pot to brighten someone’s
Storyroom 6 – 6:45 p.m. day. Community services hours will also be awarded.
Monday, March 26 meet in Community Room
Monday, April 9 Program Room
Monday, May 14 Wednesday, May 2 4:30 – 5:30 p.m.
DIY: KINDNESS ROCKS
Pay it forward this spring break by decorating kindness
rocks. The goal of the Kindness Rocks Project℠ is to spread
a message of hope with randomly placed inspirational rocks.
Messages like “you matter” or “you are loved” can make a
TEEN PROGRAMS
difference in someone’s life. All supplies will be provided
to decorate kindness rocks to surprise a friend or keep for
yourself. Participants are also free to bring in their own rocks
to decorate.
Community Room
Wednesday, March 28 3 – 4 p.m.
*DIY: PERSONALIZED “BULLET” JOURNALS
Bullet journals are the latest way to keep lives organized.
Teens can decorate their own personalized journal, for
either bullet journaling or any type of journaling they’d
like! Supplies will be provided! *Program requires advance *MINI MELTED CRAYON ART
registration and is limited to 10 teen participants. Create a mini work of art by attaching crayons onto a
blank canvas and then melting them for a cool drip effect.
Program Room *Program requires advance registration and is limited to
Tuesday, April 24 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. 10 teen participants.
Program Room
Tuesday, May 8 4:30 – 6 p.m.
EXAM CRAM
The library has reserved space for teens to study for finals.
Tables for group study, free Wi-Fi access and reference help
will be available, as well as some snacks. The program is for
teens in 9th through 12th grades.
Community Room
Monday, May 21 3:30 – 7:30 p.m.
VOLUNTEER FOR THE SUMMER READING PROGRAM Tuesday, May 22 2 – 7:30 p.m.
Requirements: Wednesday, May 23 2 – 7:30 p.m.
• Be entering 6th - 12th grades
• Have a desire to help Meeting Room A/B
• Volunteer for 2 hours once a week Tuesday, May 29 2 – 8:30 p.m.
Online sign-up begin May 1. Check the library’s website, Wednesday, May 30 noon – 8:30 p.m.
www.naperville-lib.org, for details. Thursday, May 31 noon – 8:30 p.m.
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*C2 EDUCATION: SAT PRACTICE TEST
Students can take a free full-length practice test administered
by C2 Education to help prepare for the actual exam. The
essay portion of the test is not included. Please bring No.
2 pencils, an approved calculator and a healthy snack. This
program is presented in partnership with C2 Education. For
questions regarding scores, please call C2 Education at 630-
904-9030. *Program requires advanced registration.
Community Room Min/Max: 5/50
Sunday, March 18 2 – 5:30 p.m.
*REVOLUTION PREP: INSIDER’S GUIDE
GETTING READY FOR COLLEGE Through this presentation, students will discover how to
decide between the ACT and SAT; when they should plan to
C2 EDUCATION: ACT AND SAT TEST take the PSAT, ACT, SAT, SAT Subject Tests, AP and IB exams
TAKING STRATEGIES to maximize college acceptance and scholarship options;
This seminar will address testing strategies for students and what can be done now that can help them get into the
TEEN PROGRAMS
preparing for the SAT and ACT. Students will learn tips and college of their dreams. For more information please contact
best practices to help improve their test taking skills. This Jeanette Brink at Jeanette.Brink@revolutionprep.com or
program is presented in partnership with C2 Education. For 708-300-9276. This program is presented in partnership with
questions regarding scores, please call C2 Education at 630- Revolution Prep. *Program requires advance registration
904-9030. *Program requires advance registration. through Revolution Prep directly by emailing or calling
Jeanette Brink at the information listed above.
Community Room Min/Max: 5/50
Tuesday, March 13 7 – 8 p.m. Meeting Room A
Tuesday, March 20 7 – 8 p.m.
*REVOLUTION PREP: ACT VS. SAT
Revolution Prep will present a workshop on the similarities
*REVOLUTION PREP: PRACTICE TESTS
and differences between the SAT and ACT. Attendees will be
Students can take a free, full-length practice test
able to make a better-informed decision on which test is right
administered by Revolution Prep to help prepare for the
for them. For more information please contact Jeanette Brink
actual exam. Each test also includes an essay portion. For
at Jeanette.brink@revolutionprep.com or 708-300-9276. This
more information please contact Jeanette Brink at Jeanette.
program is presented in partnership with Revolution Prep.
Brink@revolutionprep.com or 708-300-9276. This program
*Program requires advance registration through Revolution
is presented in partnership with Revolution Prep. *Program
Prep directly by emailing or calling Jeanette Brink at the
requires advance registration through Revolution Prep
information listed above.
directly by emailing or calling Jeanette Brink at the
information listed above. Community Room
Tuesday, April 3 7 – 8 p.m.
ACT
Meeting Room A/B *FINDING THE RIGHT COLLEGE AND TIPS ON HOW TO
Saturday, March 17 12:30 – 4:30 p.m. PAY FOR IT
This workshop takes attendees through the complex world
Community Room of admissions and financial aid to help better understand
Saturday, April 14 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. how admissions decisions are made, as well as what the
admissions committee really considers in deciding who
SAT gets in and who receives financial awards. The workshop
will also unveil important strategies one can use to get
Meeting Room A/B into – and afford – the college of their choice. Both parents
Saturday, April 7 12:30 – 4:30 p.m. are encouraged to attend. This program is presented in
partnership with My College Planning Team. *Program
PSAT requires advance registration.
Meeting Room A/B Meeting Room A
Saturday, May 12 12:30 – 3:30 p.m. Thursday, April 12 7 – 8:30 p.m.
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ADULT PROGRAMS
ENGLISH CONVERSATION GROUPS FOR GAMES: NOT JUST FOR KIDS
ESL STUDENTS Tired of going out and not having much fun? Meet
These groups are designed to give English-as-a-second- interesting people while enjoying a festive atmosphere.
language students a chance to practice their skills in a The variety of games are not those that ‘Monopolized’
relaxed and comfortable environment. All adult learners childhoods. Attendees will not be ‘Sorry’ at the end of the
can attend these free groups, and one does not have night. Participants are welcome to bring their favorite game
to attend every session. For more information, contact to share and play. Snacks and beverages will be provided.
Literacy DuPage at 630-416-6699. This program is
presented in partnership with Literacy DuPage. Program Room
Thursday, March 1 6 – 8 p.m.
LL Conference Room
Every Wednesday 10 a.m. – noon
RIGHTSIZING: KNOWING WHAT TO LET GO AND HOW
TO DO IT
It is almost spring-cleaning time, but that can be
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overwhelming when surrounded by possessions that took
years, even decades, to accumulate. Learn how to decide
what to keep, what to do with the items that are let go and
how to make the tough decisions. Participants will discover
that the result is not a downsizing, but a rightsizing.
Community Room
GENEALOGY: DROP-IN HELP Thursday, March 1 7 – 8:30 p.m.
A volunteer from the Fox Valley Genealogical Society will
be available in the adult services department to help
interested individuals who wish to obtain assistance either
GENEALOGY: LEGACY OF LOVE
to get started on a genealogy project or to complete
Even for the most diligent, collections of photos, film, video
difficult genealogical research challenges.
and family stories are not all digitized, neatly organized and
Adult Services Department accessible for those who come after. Wanda Schlafly, owner
1st Tuesday each month 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. of Sunshine Video Productions, will talk about why leaving
a legacy of love is important, as well as providing some tips,
3rd Thursday each month 3 – 5 p.m.
tricks and practical considerations for using technology to
Adult Services Department help with this. Schlafly will explain digitizing and restoring
2nd Thursday each month 12:30 – 2:30 p.m. photos, capturing and editing stories and options for
keeping and sharing these digital files to prevent them from
becoming obsolete.
VOLUNTEER TAX ASSISTANCE FROM THE NOTRE NaperLaunch
DAME CLUB OF GREATER DUPAGE Saturday, March 3 9:30 – 11 a.m.
Get free tax return preparation and e-filing for low-income
families and individuals. Household income should be less
than $54,000 a year. Participants must bring the following
paperwork to receive assistance in preparing their 2017 FREE MOVIE @ THE LIBRARY
tax returns: Proof of identification, Social Security cards No more waiting in long lines at the theater or on long hold
for all members of the household, Wage and Earning lists at the library to see a new movie. Join fellow movie
Statements (W-2) or retirement income statements (SSA- lovers each month for a screening of a new movie release.
1099 or 1099-R), interest income from banks (Form 1099), Check the library’s website for upcoming titles! No one
proof of health insurance coverage (Form 1095) and a younger than age 18 will be admitted to an R-rated movie
copy of 2016 federal income tax return. Appointments without a parent or guardian.
will not be accepted, and clients will be assisted on a
first-come, first-served basis. Numbers will be given out Community Room 2 p.m.
at the main entrance prior to when the library opens. Call Sunday, March 4
Mike Domagola of the Notre Dame Club at 630-717-0439 Sunday, April 29
with any questions. Sponsored by the Notre Dame Club of Saturday, May 26
Greater DuPage and Benedictine University.
Nomura Room C 2 p.m.
Community Room 9 a.m. – noon Saturday, March 17
Saturday, Feb. 24 Saturday, April 14
Saturday, March 3, 17 & 24 Saturday, May 12
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COLORING FOR ADULTS
Color with other adults using printed designs and various
coloring media that will be provided by the library while
enjoying tea, listening to music and chatting. Participants
can also bring their own coloring books and supplies.
Program Room 3 – 5 p.m.
Wednesday, March 7 & 21
Wednesday, April 4 & 25
Wednesday, May 9 & 23
STITCHING IN THE STACKS
Stitch with the library’s community knit, crochet and
needlecraft group. This season’s community project will
be to create dog and cat beds, blankets, toys and more to
donate to the DuPage Animal Shelter. Participants should
bring their own materials and tools. Experienced crafters
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and beginners are all welcome. THE PERFECT STORM: EXPLORING THE PATH TO
ADHD, SPD & CHRONIC ILLNESSES IN KIDS
Nomura Room C 3 – 5 p.m. Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD), Attention Deficit
Tuesday, March 6 & 20 Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Chronic Illness are
Tuesday, April 3 & 17 real problems kids face every day and are topics that lead
Tuesday, May 1 & 15 parents down a chaotic path to nowhere. The goal of this
presentation is to provide hope in an extremely convoluted
Program Room 7 – 8:30 p.m. world and gives parents the answers and action steps they
Thursday, March 15 need to help their children. This workshop is presented
Thursday, April 12 by Dr. Michelle Dougherty of Lifetime Health & Wellness
Thursday, May 10 and The National Wellness Foundation in partnership with
Naperville Public Library.
LL Conference Room 1 – 3 p.m.
Meeting Room B
Tuesday, March 27
Tuesday, March 13 7 – 8 p.m.
Tuesday, April 24
Tuesday, May 22
HIDDEN GEMS OF THE 21st CENTURY
This biweekly series will highlight the library’s collection of SEWING FOR BEGINNERS
critically acclaimed films that slipped under the radar for Create a pair of comfy pajama pants from start to finish
many people. Some of the most underrated films of the using Simplicity pattern 2481. The following classes are
past 17 years will be revealed. No one younger than age 18 progressive and attendance for all classes is recommended
will be admitted to an R-rated movie without a parent or but not required.
guardian.
Program Room 7 – 8 p.m.
Nomura Room C 6 p.m.
Tuesday, March 13
Tuesday, March 6 “Mud”
Picking Patterns: Instructors will teach participants how to
Tuesday, March 20 “A Most Wanted Man” read the pattern package so the correct fabric and notions
Tuesday, April 3 “Blackhat” are purchased. Learn how to take body measurements and
Tuesday, April 17 “A Monster Calls” purchase the correct size pattern.
Tuesday, May 1 “The Girl with All the Gifts”
Tuesday, March 20
Marking and Cutting: Bring a pajama pants pattern and
*NEEDLE FELTING 101: COZY COASTERS fabric and learn how to lay out, mark and cut the pattern
Needle felting is a bit like painting or sculpting with warm pieces. Please bring straight pins and scissors for cutting
natural fiber. This no-mess art is useful for creating and fabric.
rejuvenating household items and clothing. During this
workshop learn about upcycling old sweaters and make Tuesday, March 27 & April 3
a unique coaster or trivet. *Program requires advance Get sewing: Instructors will be available to help sew the
registration. pajama pants pattern pieces together. Please bring precut
fabric and matching thread. Participants can use the
Program Room library’s sewing machines or bring their own.
Tuesday, March 6 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
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BEGINNER’S ACCOUNTING USING QUICKBOOKS
This session covers basic double-entry accounting
concepts to include financial statements, the 5 types
of accounts and how they work together to form an
accounting system. How to record many of the basic
transactions in QuickBooks will be demonstrated while
reinforcing the basic accounting concepts. Participants
may bring a laptop computer and work in personal copies
of QuickBooks during the workshop.
Community Room
Wednesday, March 21 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
YOU CAN’T DO IT ALONE: NEXT STEPS FOR
BROWN BAG LECTURE: MEET MARIE ANTOINETTE BEGINNING GENEALOGISTS
Bring a sack lunch to the library’s lunchtime lecture series at
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Join members of the Naperville Woman’s Club as they
12:30 p.m., and stay for an engaging lecture beginning at 1 begin the genealogy journey. This program will show
p.m. The library will provide coffee and dessert. This month, the beginner genealogist how to take the next steps to
dramatist Martina Mathisen will reveal the truth behind the get their research organized and moving forward using
misunderstood Queen, from a teen bride enveloped in purse free resources. Laura Kovarik, the current president of
opulence to the most hated woman in France. Mathisen the Illinois State Genealogical Society, as well as the
presents a first-person narrative in costume and in character as Education Committee Chair, will discuss what to do next
Marie Antoinette, dramatizing the book “Marie Antoinette” by after starting an Ancestry.com search or getting back DNA
Antonia Fraser. results. This program is presented in partnership with the
Naperville Woman’s Club.
Meeting Room A/B
Thursday, March 15 1 – 2 p.m. Meeting Room A/B
Wednesday, March 21 7 – 8 p.m.
*EXPLORING MARS & THE MOON
Always wanted to be an astronaut? Come explore the surface HER STORY: WOMEN OF INFLUENCE FROM ILLINOIS
of the Moon and Mars with a fully dimensional trek on library Since the early history of Chicago and Illinois, women
computers. There will also be a set of virtual reality glasses for have made important contributions to the city and
participants to have an immersive experience. Each participant the state, but they have long been overlooked. While
will take home a 3-D printed section of the surface of the serving as Chicago Park District historian, Julia Bachrach
Moon or Mars. Come check out the extraterrestrial planets discovered that of all the parks named for individuals,
and the new tech at the library. *Program requires advance only 22 honored women. Bachrach was then directed
registration and is limited to 12 participants 18 years or older. to name additional Chicago parks after women. In this
presentation, Julia Bachrach, author of “The City in a
Program Room 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Garden: A History of Chicago’s Parks,” will share her
Thursday, March 15 research, describe naming and other recent efforts to
Thursday, April 26 commemorate women’s contributions, and illuminate the
stories of many significant women who overcame great
obstacles to achieve success.
FROM PRAIRIE TO FARM TO CITY: MUSIC TO Community Room
COMMEMORATE ILLINOIS’ BICENTENNIAL Thursday, March 29 7 – 8 p.m.
Join musician Phil Passen as he reflects the story of Illinois,
which is shaped not only by the land (prairie, Great Lakes,
Mississippi River), but also by the many cultures which have INTERMEDIATE ACCOUNTING USING QUICKBOOKS
thrived in it, beginning with Native Americans, and including In this second session of the basic accounting series, more
French, German, African-American, Mexican, and other intermediate level learning topics will be covered such
immigrant groups. Passen will include songs about farmers; as sub-accounts, memorized transactions and financial
workers and labor struggles; and disasters and tragedies. reporting. To continue the financial accounting covered
Maybe even a little blues and rock and roll. Enjoy this in Beginners Accounting Using QuickBooks, this session
informative and entertaining look at Illinois, its history and its will also address analysis of financial statements as part of
people. reporting.
Meeting Room A Community Room
Thursday, March 15 7 – 8 p.m. Wednesday, April 4 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
13GENEALOGY: NORDIC GENEALOGY DOUBLE FEATURE BROWN BAG LECTURE: THEODORE ROOSEVELT, THE
Two Nordic courses in one day! First, Kathy Meade of Arkiv MAN IN THE ARENA
Digital will present “Discover How and Where to Research Bring a sack lunch to the library’s lunchtime lecture series at
Your Swedish, Danish and Finnish Heritage.” Meade will 12:30 p.m., and stay for an engaging lecture beginning at 1
outline steps identifying key information about an ancestor, p.m. The library will provide coffee and dessert. This month,
including unique Swedish-American, Danish-American and Derek Evans portrays Theodore Roosevelt, one of the most
Finnish-American sources and research centers. She will interesting men who ever lived. Learn how Roosevelt fought
also explore various record types and where to find them hard for regular people, held out for high ideals, and never
online in free and subscription sites, as well as physical preached anything he didn’t practice. Roosevelt’s courage,
archives and research centers. Next Laura Kovarik, Illinois honesty, character, energy, and profound vision for America
State Genealogical Society president, will present “It’s Hard are beacons shining through the ages and taught what it
to Be Humble: The Joys of Norwegian Research,” explaining means to be an American.
how to trace Norwegian ancestors here and in Norway. An
emphasis will be placed on no-cost options. Information Meeting Room A/B
on Nordic heritage societies and door prizes will also be Thursday, April 19 1 – 2 p.m.
presented.
Community Room *GET CRAFTY: SPRING FLOWER BOUQUET
Create a spring flower bouquet out of different types of
ADULT PROGRAMS
Saturday, April 7 9:30 a.m. – noon
paper, using the library’s Cameo Cutter. *Program requires
advance registration and is limited to 12 participants.
IN THE BELLY OF THE BEAST: KING IN CHICAGO
From Montgomery to Memphis and to the mountaintop, Nomura Room C
Martin Luther King’s brief-but-profound life covered millions Thursday, April 19 2:30 – 4:30 p.m.
of miles and countless cities - including Chicago. His legacy
in Chicago is extraordinary, and it resonates still. Join
Clarence Goodman for a look at this pivotal point in history. *MAKE A PERSONALIZED ORGANIZATION BOARD
Create a personalized organization dry erase board or
Community Room calendar using simple yet fun supplies, which the library will
Wednesday, April 11 7 – 8 p.m. provide. This unique and personalized craft will add flair to
organizers’ homes. Participants are welcome to bring their
BALANCING HORMONES NATURALLY: WHAT EVERY own themed items as well. *Program requires advance
WOMAN SHOULD KNOW registration and is limited to 12 participants.
80 million women in the U.S. suffer from PMS, symptoms
of menopause and other female hormonal health issues. Program Room
This workshop will help attendees develop a fundamental Thursday, April 19 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
understanding of the roles hormones play in affecting
everything from energy levels and weight gain to libido
and more. They will get an understanding of why their CHAMBER MUSIC AT THE LIBRARY
body feels the way it does and learn what can be done DuPage Symphony Orchestra’s free chamber music concert
naturally to help ease imbalances or life transitions. This at the library features DuPage Symphony Orchestra’s Double
workshop is presented by Dr. Michelle Dougherty of Lifetime String Quartet. This is an educational and engaging program
Health & Wellness and the National Wellness Foundation in featuring a variety of music and demonstrations of this
partnership. wonderful instrument. A question and answer session follow
the performance. This program is presented in partnership
Meeting Room A with DuPage Symphony Orchestra and Naperville Public
Library.
Tuesday, April 17 7 – 8 p.m.
Meeting Room A/B
BUILDING A REPLICA WRIGHT FLYER Friday, April 20 7:30 – 8:30 p.m.
A group of people who barely knew each other answered a
challenge by the Ford Motor Company in 1999 to build and
fly a replica of the Wright Flyer to commemorate the 100th CHICAGO’S LANDMARKS AND THE NAMES
anniversary of powered flight. A group from Clow Airport BEHIND THEM
in Bolingbrook entered the challenge. The replica was Dan Ryan, Jane Byrne, Bessie Coleman, and Casimir Pulaski—
built, flown, crashed and repaired, and now hangs in the these are all names that we hear about almost every day.
Museum of Science and Industry. Learn the story of Orville Yet, who were these people and why do they hold such
and Wilbur Wright successes from their sister, Katherine, a place of honor on Chicago’s landmarks? Historian Jim
portrayed by Bettye Wehrli, and learn the secret to how this Gibbons will explain just that and more about Chicago’s most
group created the only authentic replica Wright Flyer. well-known landmarks and the famous names behind them.
Meeting Room A Meeting Room A
Wednesday, April 18 7 – 8 p.m. Wednesday, May 2 7 – 8 p.m.
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*APRIL SHOWERS BRING MAY RECYCLED BOOK GENEALOGY: RESEARCHING COLONIAL
FLOWERS AMERICAN ANCESTORS
Welcome spring with beautiful flowers created with upcycled This program explores ancestors living in the original
books! Design a May flowers bouquet to brighten a home thirteen colonies before the Revolutionary War. Each
after the April showers. All materials will be provided. colonist came to the “new world” for different reasons and
*Program requires advance registration and is limited to 15 each colony was different. They came for both religious
participants. and economic opportunities. Find out what records are
available and where they are located to learn about
Program Room colonial American ancestors. In addition, information about
Thursday, May 3 & 24 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. patriot heritage societies will be shared after the program.
Community Room
GENEALOGY: INTRODUCTION TO THE LIBRARY’S
GENEALOGY RESOURCES Saturday, May 26 9:30 – 11 a.m.
This program will introduce beginners to free genealogy
resources available at Naperville Public Library and on the
library’s website. These resources include Ancestry Library
Edition, Heritage Quest, and Fold3. A limited number of
laptops will be available for participants to use or they can
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bring their own to follow along with the introduction to each
resource.
NaperLaunch
Saturday, May 5 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
CRIMINAL FLIX: ‘JACK REACHER: NEVER GO BACK’
This 2016 movie is the second starring Tom Cruise as Jack
Reacher. Reacher drifts back to his old stomping grounds to
connect with Major Susan Turner (Cobie Smulders), only to
be caught up in a web of espionage and conspiracy. While the RETIREMENT UNIVERSITY
movie is based on the 18th book in the series, the Criminal
Spines Book Club will be discussing “Midnight Line,” the 22nd PART 1: TAXES AND THE IRS
and most recent entry, the following night. Learn tax saving strategies and how families can save
thousands of dollars in taxes. Explore “Dollar Cost
Program Room Averaging” vs “Dollar Cost Ravaging” and develop a
Wednesday, May 9 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. comprehensive understanding in “Sequence of Return
Risk.” Presented by Ray Kozicki of the Foundation for
BROWN BAG LECTURE: COCO CHANEL Financial Education.
Bring a sack lunch to the library’s lunchtime lecture series at
12:30 p.m., and stay for an engaging lecture beginning at 1 Community Room
p.m. The library will provide coffee and dessert. This month, Wednesday, March 7 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Annette Baldwin will portray fashion designer and business
entrepreneur, Coco Chanel. Chanel was not only the most PART 2: MEDICARE BASICS
influential designer of the 20th century, she was one of the Discuss “accumulation vs (de)cumulation” and the “income
most influential women of all time, named one of the top 10 stream dilemma.” Learn various aspects of Long Term
business tycoons of the century. Learn the story of her rise to Care and the many coverage options available through
fame, her fashion theories and innovations, and the creation Medicare. Presented by Ray Kozicki of the Foundation for
of her most famous fragrance, Chanel No. 5. Financial Education.
Meeting Room A/B Community Room
Thursday, May 17 1 – 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 14 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
CHICAGO MUSIC SCENE OF THE 1960s & 1970s PART 3: ESTATE STRATEGIES
Relive the glory days when jazz, rock and roll, blues and R & Learn Common Retirement Planning Mistakes and tools to
B flowed through the streets of Chicago. Long-time Chicago design your own perfect saving strategy. Learn all you need
musician and author of “The Chicago Music Scene: 1960s and to know about wills, trusts and efficient legacy planning.
1970s,” Dean Milano will bring both the music and pictures of This is the series summation. Presented by Ray Kozicki of
these two decades to life. the Foundation for Financial Education.
Meeting Room A Community Room
Wednesday, May 23 7 – 8 p.m. Wednesday, April 18 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
15SMALL BUSINESS WEEK
www.naperlaunch.org/small-business-week
KEYNOTE ADDRESS: DREAMING BIG
Sam Pitroda is a telecom engineer, inventor, serial
entrepreneur and policymaker. He was born in India and
studied electrical engineering in Chicago. He returned to India
spending a decade with Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi leading
the effort to build an Indian information industry. He served
as Advisor to the Prime Minister on Technology Missions
related to water, literacy, immunization, oil seeds, telecom
and dairy. He is also the founding Chairman of India’s Telecom
Commission. Sam also started several businesses and has
written a book, “Dreaming Big: My Journey to Connect India.”
ADULT PROGRAMS
Community Room
MISTAKES TO AVOID WHEN SAVING Monday, April 30 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
FOR RETIREMENT
Investors often make several mistakes that could hinder
proper retirement planning. This seminar will identify
those mistakes and offer suggestions on how to avoid
making them. The presentation will also provide ideas
on how to make the most of retirement savings.
NETWORKING FOR INTROVERTS, EXTROVERTS AND
Community Room OTHER VERTS
Monday, April 23 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Networking is a powerful, personal and professional skill used
to leverage relationships. To advance careers, build businesses
and achieve success, it’s imperative to get comfortable
networking, but the reality is, it can be fun, too! Walk away
MAKING THE MOST OF SOCIAL SECURITY from this interactive event knowing: how to explain what
Social Security is the sole means of support for many you do so people will remember you, why being specific
retirees and offers a high level of flexibility to optimize when asking for help is important, how to identify the right
retirement income needs. This presentation will discuss networking opportunities, why networking is simply making
the different filing options available to married couples, new friends and how to turn networking magic into long-
divorced individuals and widows. These alternate term relationships. Presented by Absolutely Abby, a.k.a Abby
filing options can often provide monthly lifetime social Kohut.
security payments higher than the standard filing Community Room
options that are typically selected. Attendees will be
Tuesday, May 1 4 – 5:30 p.m.
provided with a client workbook that they will be able to
keep for future reference.
NaperLaunch
Wednesday, April 25 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS OR EMPLOYEES?
There is a lot of confusion and mythology regarding
employees vs. independent contractors. There are significant
MORNINGSTAR INVESTMENT RESEARCH CENTER risks and penalties to labeling an individual incorrectly. This
Fani Koutsovitis of Morningstar will demonstrate how program will examine why it is important for employers
to use the Morningstar Investment Research Center to and workers to understand the distinctions between and
manage investments in bonds, stocks, mutual funds and limitations on each category and the consequences of
ETFs. This is one of the free online resources available improper characterization. Presented by Fran Zollers, Fox
from Naperville Public Library. Valley SCORE.
NaperLaunch Community Room
Thursday, April 26 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 1 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
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BOOK & DISCUSSION GROUPS
*ENTREPRENEURIAL CHALLENGE GREAT DECISIONS DISCUSSION GROUP
Participants simulate running a business in a competitive This discussion group is sponsored by the Foreign Policy
team environment – setting prices, monitoring cash flow, Association and is a national program that reviews eight
making operational improvements and planning for growth current foreign policy issues. A book is required to fully
and profit. They also learn to use financial statements as a participate in the discussion and can be ordered at www.
tool for measuring results. This 4-hour workshop enhances fpa.org either as an electronic version or a paperback. Each
everyone’s ability to communicate, implement and exercise topic has background material and discussion questions
initiative. The business finance learning is thorough, and in the book. Each topic is completed in one night so
participants gain a big-picture understanding of business. All participants can attend or only one. For more information
while playing a game! They learn because they want to win. and to register contact Becky Glimco at beckyglimco@aol.
*Program requires advance registration and is limited to 36 com or 630-881-4948.
participants.
LL Conference Room 7:15 – 8:45 p.m.
BOOK & DISCUSSION GROUPS
Community Room
Thursdays, Jan. 11 – March 8
Wednesday, May 2 4:30 – 8:30 p.m.
*READER’S NIGHT OUT
Socialize with other readers at Quigley’s Irish Pub in
downtown Naperville and share recent reads and favorite
titles. Arrive at 6:15 p.m. to purchase dinner or join the
group at 7 p.m. for the discussion only. *Program requires
advance registration.
Quigley’s Irish Pub
43 E. Jefferson St. 7 – 8:30 p.m.
Monday, March 5
Monday, April 9
Monday, May 7
OUT OF THIS WORLD BOOK CLUB
Celebrate both science fiction and fantasy with the Out
NaperLaunch BUSINESS SHOWCASE of This World Book Club. For any questions, contact Mary
Participating members of NaperLaunch will have the Costello at 630-961-4100, ext. 6344.
opportunity to showcase their businesses. The community
will have the opportunity to learn about local entrepreneurs Program Room 7 – 8 p.m.
and their products and services. Participants at the Pitch Wednesday, March 7
Contest will have time to view the showcase businesses on “The Forgotten Beasts of Eld” by Patricia McKillip
display during the contest finals. To exhibit your business
during the NaperLaunch Showcase, please register from the Wednesday, April 4
Small Business Week page on the NaperLaunch website, “Arkwright” by Allen M. Steele
naperlaunch.org/small-business-week.
Wednesday, May 2
Community Room “The Handmaid’s Tale” by Margaret Atwood
Saturday, May 5 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
READ ALOUD BOOK CLUB
Reading aloud is a long-standing social tradition.
Historically, families often read together as a form of
BUSINESS PLAN AND PITCH COMPETITION FINALS entertainment, and factory workers had books read to
Local entrepreneurs will participate in a business plan and them as a way to relieve the tedium. Naperville Public
pitch competition. Finalists will pitch their plan publicly to Library is reaching out in that tradition with its Read Aloud
be judged by a panel of experienced entrepreneurs, venture Book Club for adults who wish to enjoy and explore the
capitalists and angel investors. Come watch the pitches, written word in this historical format. The book club is
judging and awarding of cash prizes! To register to compete open to all adult readers, especially those who are learning
in the business plan competition, please register from the English. Short stories will be read at a pace determined by
Small Business Week page on the NaperLaunch website, the group.
naperlaunch.org/small-business-week.
Lookout Room 10 – 11:30 a.m.
Community Room Thursday, March 8 & 22
Saturday, May 5 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Thursday, April 5 & 19
Thursday, May 3 & 17 17You can also read
