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GRAYSLAKE AREA                                FALL 2019
                                             NEWSLETTER
PUBLIC LIBRARY                              SEP | OCT | NOV

Books and Beyond
Family-Friendly
Events
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Teen Open
Mic Night
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Get to Know
Chromebook
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  THE HUB       YOUTH         TWEEN & TEEN           ADULT
 PROGRAMS     PROGRAMS         PROGRAMS            PROGRAMS
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Books and Beyond GRAYSLAKE AREA PUBLIC LIBRARY - Grayslake Area Public Library District
LETTER FROM THE DIRECTOR
Dear Grayslake Area Community,

I’m sure, like me, you remember your very first library card and the excitement of bringing home
books like The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein or Wacky Wednesday by Dr. Seuss. Today I’m more likely
to check out an eBook on a personal device, and my library card brings stories to life more than ever
before with all the amazing resources available!

Even with items like WiFi hotspots, travel adapters, board games, telescopes and more, borrowing
is just the tip of the iceberg! We also offer free notary services, study rooms, meeting rooms, a
makerspace, computers, printers, copiers, databases to learn a new language or research your
genealogy, and too many wonderful enrichment programs to count!

A family recently shared with me how they had grown up with the library from storytimes, to textbooks,
to technology services. They mentioned how grateful they were, not only for all that we offered then,
but that our services grew with them as they did! We invite you to share your stories about how you’ve
used our library throughout your life as we both reminisce and look forward.

Perhaps the greatest story about the public library, though, is the connection
it has with its community. Every time I’m out and about, people approach me
to share, “You’re so lucky to have so-and-so at the library,” and I agree! We are
equally lucky to have you. For we know, your library card is just the beginning
of your unique story.

In Earnest,
Library Director Sara Brown
And the entire Grayslake Area Public Library District Team

                           Digital books,
                                                                   SEPTEMBER IS
                           audiobooks, music,
                           movies                         LIBRARY CARD
  GRAYSLAKE LIBRARY CARD

                                                         SIGN-UP MONTH
                           Museum passes
                           Free enrichment
                           classes
                           Board games and
                                                   Win Prizes for Using Your Library!
                           video games
                           3D printing and laser   This September we’ll have weekly prize giveaways as part
                           engraving               of National Library Card Sign-Up Month. Earn a chance to
                           Telescopes              win when you register for your first Grayslake library card,
                           Coding kits             or just for checking out with your existing card. Contact
                           AND SO MUCH             us to learn how to get a card and visit your library for a
                           MORE!                   chance to win! Questions? Call (847) 223-5313.

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BOOKS AND BEYOND
                                                                                      Our Library of Things
                                                                                        Keeps Growing!
                                                                                       Available for checkout
                                                                                        soon: GoPro cameras,
                                                                                       international charging
                                                                                       adapters, ukuleles, VR
                                                                                       equipment, and more!

“One of the things we             “The library is full of fun                    “We were, I think, surprised at
considered when buying a          activities, programs, and books!”              the amazing amount of ‘stuff’
house was how close it was to     - Lauren and Ryan Webber                       we could borrow and make at
the library; our whole family                                                    our fabulous library. Sounds like
benefits from all the library                                                    our library could be involved in
offers. When we go there we all                                                  every area of our lives here!”
can find enriching programs to                                                   - Roberta Knauf
attend, explore and create in The
Hub, and then come home with
books!” - The Booher Family

                         We’re Listening!
           You asked for more open hours in The Hub,
          and you got them - beginning November 1st!

 Say Cheese @ the Library!
Professional Headshots
Saturday, September 21; 12-4 pm
Adults | REGISTER
Come get a new headshot for your professional                            Lake Street Bean
profile and receive a digital copy via email.
Schedule an appointment with Adult Services or
                                                                           @ the Library
The Hub to secure a timeslot.
                                                            Need some caffeine, drinks, or snacks while visiting the
                                                            library? Visit Lake Street Bean on the main floor next
Holiday Photos                                              to The Hub, featuring new evening hours on Mondays
Saturday, October 12; 12-4 pm                               (beginning September 9)!
All Ages | REGISTER                                                        Mondays: 3-7 pm - NEW!
Come to the Green Room to get your holiday photo
taken in front of the green screen. Choose your                            Tuesdays: 9:30-11:30 am
background from a selection, and receive a digital                        Thursdays: 9:30-11:30 am
copy via email. Schedule an appointment with Adult
Services or The Hub to secure a timeslot.

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Books and Beyond GRAYSLAKE AREA PUBLIC LIBRARY - Grayslake Area Public Library District
FAMILY-FRIENDLY EVENTS
No age restrictions or registration required – it’s drop-in fun for everyone!

Astronomy Under The City Lights
Monday, September 9; 7-9 pm
Explore the moon and stars above; telescopes provided.
Presented by the Lake County Astronomical Society –
weather permitting.

Painted Pumpkin Party
Wednesday, October 23; 5-6 pm
Transform a pumpkin into a masterpiece. You bring the
pumpkin (real or fake), and we’ll provide the supplies.

Speed Gaming
Thursday, November 7; 5-8 pm
Meet your next favorite board game in the style of speed
dating. Switch tables every ten minutes to learn the rules,
then play the game you like best!

Turkey Time!
Monday, November 25; 10 am-12 pm
Gobble up these turkey and Thanksgiving crafts for the whole family.

Picture Book Projects
Tuesday, November 26; 10 am-12 pm
Create crafts inspired by favorite picture books.

                                              TICKETED EVENTS
                     Tickets available one month prior to event for district residents, and two weeks prior
                          for reciprocal borrowers. Free tickets available at the Youth Services Desk.

                                Incredible Bats!
                                Saturday, October 19; 10-11 am
                                All Ages | REGISTER
                                Meet an African straw-colored bat, an Egyptian fruit bat, and pet a skunk. You’ll hear
                                common myths dispelled and learn how beneficial these creatures are to our world.

                                The Rope Warrior
                                Saturday, November 16; 10:30-11:30 am
                                All Ages | REGISTER
                                Be entertained and inspired by this interactive and visually entertaining jump rope show.

                                Dave Herzog’s Marionettes Presents: Frosty’s Winter Wonderland
                                Sunday, December 8; 2-2:45 pm
                                All Ages | REGISTER
                                Frosty the Snowman is coming to town, and he’s bringing a whole sleigh full of holiday
                                cheer with him!

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THE HUB
       CERTIFICATION CLASSES                                                       ARTS & CRAFTS
Become certified on our Janome sewing machines and Epilog         Art with Flair
laser cutter so you can reserve them for your own use in The
Hub. No prior experience required. Appointments can be
                                                                  Wednesdays, September 18, October 16,
made for individual certifications by contacting The Hub staff.   November 20; 6-8:30 pm
                                                                  Ages 14+ | REGISTER
                                                                  Learn to paint with acrylics in this relaxing and friendly
Laser Cutting 101
                                                                  class. $5 materials fee due upon registration.
Saturdays, September 7, October 5,
November 2; 10 am-1 pm
Ages 14+ | DROP IN                                                On Wednesdays We Make Art
                                                                  Wednesdays, September 25, October 30; 4-5:30 pm
                                                                  Grades 3-6 | REGISTER
Just Sew You Know
                                                                  Express yourself artistically using different mediums.
Wednesdays, September 11, November 13;
10:30 am-12 pm
Thursdays, September 19, November 7; 7-8:30 pm                    Paper Petals
Sunday, October 20; 1:30-3 pm                                     Thursday, September 26; 7-8:30 pm
Monday, October 21; 4-5:30 pm                                     Ages 14+ | REGISTER
Ages 8+ | REGISTER                                                Use our Silhouette Cameo to make paper flowers and
                                                                  create an autumnal wreath! Bring a wreath base of your
                                                                  choice.
          NEEDLEWORK & MORE
                                                                  DIY Faux Kintsugi
Basic Hemming Techniques                                          Wednesday, October 9; 6-8 pm AND
Monday, September 23; 11 am-1:30 pm                               Thursday, October 10; 6-8 pm
Saturday, November 23; 10 am-12:30 pm                             Ages 14+ | REGISTER
Ages 14+ | REGISTER                                               Use epoxy and gold leaf paint to repair broken ceramics
Learn different hemming techniques so you can modify              and make them even more beautiful than before! Register
and finish garments on your own.                                  for both dates of this two-part series.

Keep Calm and Carry Yarn                                                      MAKER PROGRAMS
Mondays, September 23, October 28, November 25;
6:30-8 pm
                                                                  Stamp Making
Ages 10+ | DROP IN
                                                                  Thursday, September 12; 5-7 pm
Bring your knitting, crocheting, or other yarn arts and
                                                                  Ages 14+ | REGISTER
bond over a shared hobby while you create! Loom knitting,
                                                                  Learn how to burn rubber in the laser cutter to make your
crocheting, and knitting kits are available for use and to
                                                                  own custom stamps!
check out in The Hub.

Get Hooked on Crochet!                                            Custom Game Items
                                                                  Saturday, November 9; 1-3 pm
Monday, October 14; 6:30-8 pm
                                                                  Ages 8+ | DROP IN
Ages 10+ | REGISTER
                                                                  Customize and cut out a wooden Dice Jail or Dice Tower
Learn the basics of crochet and get started on a mug
                                                                  to level up your next game night. Children under 14 must be
cozy. Bring your own supplies, or use some of ours! Supply
                                                                  accompanied by a responsible adult.
Information Sheet provided in The Hub or at the Adult
Services Desk.
                                                                  Creative Resin Casting
Loom Weaving 101                                                  By Appointment Only
Thursday, November 14; 7-8:30 pm                                  Ages 8+ | REGISTER
Ages 10+ | REGISTER                                               Make fun, colorful designs with resin! Children under 14 must
                                                                  be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Learn how to weave with a simple loom and make a mini
wall hanging.

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YOUTH
                                              WEEKLY STORYTIMES
                                                 September 9-December 19
                                       *No storytimes October 21-31, November 25-28*

     MONDAYS                          TUESDAYS                   WEDNESDAYS                       THURSDAYS
     Family Storytime                Baby Storytime               Wonderful 1’s & 2’s             Family Storytime
         10–10:30 am                    11 am–12 pm                   11 am–12 pm                       10-10:30 am
      All Ages | DROP IN           0-18 Months | DROP IN            Ages 1-2 | DROP IN              All Ages | DROP IN

                                  Preschool Storytime               Family Storytime                 Toddler Time
                                         1-1:45 pm                       6–6:30 pm                    11-11:30 am
                                    Ages 4-6 | REGISTER              All Ages | DROP IN            Ages 2-3 | DROP IN

Please adhere to the storytime age requirements.

        PROGRAMS FOR YOUNGER CHILDREN                                                       PROGRAMS FOR
                                                                                            OLDER CHILDREN
Good Night Yoga                               Singing and Signing
Tuesdays, September 10, 24;                   Friday, November 1                          Pokémon Club
October 8, 22; November 12, 26;               Saturday, November 2                        Fridays, September 13; October 11;
6:30-7 pm                                     11 am-12 pm                                 November 8; 4:30-5:30 pm
Ages 4-8 | REGISTER                           Ages 1-3 | DROP IN                          Grades 2-7 | REGISTER
Let’s stretch our way to a peaceful           Join us for one or both of these music      Bring your energies as we play the
bedtime with nature-inspired poses that       and movement classes for toddlers and       trading card game, or an electronic
promote overall confidence and well-          caregivers.                                 device where you can catch ‘em all.
being. Wear comfy clothes or pajamas
and bring a beach towel or yoga mat.
                                              Thanksgiving Fun                            Chess Club
                                              Tuesday, November 19; 4:30-5:15 pm          Saturdays, September 14, 28;
Wee Explorers                                 Grades K-2 | REGISTER                       October 12, 26; November 9, 23;
Saturday, October 26;
                                              What better way to get ready for            10-11 am
10:30 am-11:30 am
                                              Thanksgiving than with a story, bingo and   Grades 1-6 | REGISTER
Ages 1-2 | DROP IN                            a craft?                                    Make new friends and learn
Bring your little one in for an informal
                                                                                          new chess strategies (beginners
playtime complete with toys and crafts -
                                                                                          welcome).
a great chance to make new friends for
adults and babies alike!
                                                                                          Writing Workshop
Halloween Storytime Parade                                                                Monday, September 16; 6-7 pm
Monday, October 28; 10:30-11 am,                                                          Grades 3-4 | REGISTER
1-1:30 pm, OR 6-6:30 pm                                                                   Exercise and refine your creative
Ages 2-6 | REGISTER                                                                       writing skills. Bring your own stories
                                                                                          to share if you’d like!
Books and giggles and treats, oh my! Join
us for stories and a trick-or-treat costume
parade through the library. Each child                                                    Yoga Games
must be individually registered.                                                          Tuesday, October 15; 6:30-7:15 pm
                                                                                          Grades 3-4 | REGISTER
                                                                                          Play some games that include yoga
                                                                                          poses, movement, breathing, and
                                                                                          relaxation! Wear comfy clothes and
                                                                                          bring a yoga mat or beach towel.

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Children Grades 2-5 may attend programs on their own as long as a responsible adult remains in the library.
Children below Grade 2 must be accompanied by an adult at all times, unless specified otherwise.

                      BOOK DISCUSSIONS                                                            STEM LITERACY
           Copies available at the Checkout Desk (while supplies last).
                                                                                           LEGO Club
Let’s Celebrate!                            Novel Explorers                                Sundays, September 8, October 13,
Wednesdays, October 9,                      Wednesdays, October 2, November                November 10; 1:30-3:30 pm
November 13, December 11;                   6, December 4; 4:15-5 pm                       Ages 3-12 | DROP IN
4:15-5 pm                                   Grades 3-4 | REGISTER                          Build something fun at the library, and
Grades K-2 | REGISTER                       Explore a new book and see what                we’ll display it for people to see.
Celebrate some of our favorite              else we can discover.
characters and stories each month.          October: Sideways Stories From                 Makey Makey
October: Not-So-Scary Stories               Wayside School by Louis Sachar
                                                                                           Grades K-2 | REGISTER
November: Scaredy Squirrel                  November: Crenshaw by Katherine
                                                                                           Thursday, September 19; 4:30-5:15 pm
Gives Thanks                                Applegate
                                                                                           Friday, September 20; 10-10:45 am
December: The Polar Express                 December: The Miraculous Journey
by Chris Van Allsburg                                                                      Grades 3-6 | REGISTER
                                            of Edward Tulane by Kate DiCamillo
                                                                                           Thursday, September 12; 4:30-5:15 pm
                                                                                           Friday, September 20; 11:15 am-12 pm
                                                                                           Turn everyday objects into a keyboard!

                                                                                           LEGO Robotics
                                                                                           Use your engineering and
                                                                                           programming skills to build and
                                                                                           instruct LEGO models with motors,
                                                                                           pulleys, and gears.

                                                                                           Grades 1-2 | REGISTER
                                                                                           Giant Escape
                                                                                           Thursday, October 17; 4:30-5:30 pm
                                                                                           Friday, October 18; 10-10:45 am
                 HOMESCHOOL SUPPORT                                                        Drumming Monkey
                                                                                           Thursday, November 14; 4:30-5:30 pm
You’re the Expert!                          Creative Homeschooling                         Friday, November 15; 10-10:45 am
Thursdays, September 19;                    on a Dime
November 21; 2-3:30 pm                      Thursday, November 14; 7-8:15 pm
Ages 5+ | REGISTER                          Homeschool Parents | REGISTER
                                                                                           Grades 3-6 | REGISTER
Choose a topic, do some research,           Have you wondered if it’s possible             Hungry Alligator
and practice your presentation skills       to homeschool creatively without               Thursday, October 10; 4:30-5:15 pm
by sharing that cool knowledge              breaking the bank? Join us and find            Friday, October 18; 11:15 am-12 pm
with other kid experts! Interested          out how!
presenters must contact Colleen at                                                         Flying Bird
cryan@grayslake.info.                                                                      Thursday, November 7; 4:30-5:15 pm
                                            Homeschool National
                                                                                           Friday, November 15; 11:15 am-12 pm
                                            Geographic Bee
Official High School
                                            Tuesday, December 3; 10 am-12 pm
Transcripts the Easy Way                    Homeschoolers Grades 4-8
                                                                                           Fun with Numbers
Thursday, October 3; 7-8:15 pm                                                             Thursdays, October 24;
                                            REGISTER BY NOVEMBER 24
Homeschool Parents | REGISTER                                                              November 21; 4:15-5 pm
                                            Homeschoolers, here’s your chance
Homeschool Services Consultant                                                             Grades K-1 | REGISTER
                                            to expand, test, and show what
Kathy Wentz shares her strategies                                                          Math + friends + hands-on activities =
                                            you know when it comes to world
for crafting official high school                                                          fun!
                                            geography. All Lake County area
transcripts for college-bound               homeschoolers in Grades 4-8 are
homeschooling teens.                        eligible to participate.

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TWEENS & TEENS
                                              TWEEN PROGRAMS
                                                                Taste Test Ch(ip)allenge
Melty Crayon Art
                                                                Tuesday, November 5; 4:30-5:30 pm
Tuesday, September 10; 4:30-5:30 pm
                                                                Grades 5-6 | REGISTER
Grades 5-6 | REGISTER
                                                                Can your taste buds help you identify these chips in a blind
Design your own melted crayon art masterpiece.
                                                                taste test? There’s only one way to find out...

S’more Scary Stories                                            Games Galore
Tuesday, October 8; 4:30-5:30 pm
                                                                Tuesday, November 12; 4:30-6 pm
Grades 5-6 | REGISTER
                                                                Grades 4-6 | DROP IN
Write, share, and listen to scary stories - s’mores included!
                                                                Grab some friends and come play board games and
                                                                video games!
What’s in that Slime!?
Tuesday, October 22; 4:30-5:30 pm
Grades 5-6 | REGISTER
Make some classic slime with an added surprise ingredient.

            TWEEN/TEEN
       CROSSOVER PROGRAMS
Franken-Toy
Tuesday, October 15; 4:30-6 pm
Grades 5-12 | DROP IN
Become a mad scientist and design your own
monstrous creation from different pieces of used toys.

Perler Treats
Tuesday, November 19; 4:30-6:30 pm
Grades 5-12 | DROP IN
Love making art bead by bead? This time you can also
do it Skittle by Skittle or Twizzler by Twizzler!

                                      Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Tournament
                                            Tuesday, September 24; 4:30-7:30 pm
                                                    Grades 5-12 | REGISTER
                                Participate in a fun, low-pressure Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
                                 Tournament. The champion wins a $25 GameStop gift card!

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TEENS
                         OPEN MIC NIGHT
                         MONDAY, NOVEMBER 4; 5-7 PM
                         Grades 7+ | REGISTER
                         In honor of National Novel Writing Month, the library is excited to host an Open Mic Night! Feel free
                         to share a poem or song, or just come to support your peers.

                                               TEEN PROGRAMS
prideSOCIAL                                                      Anime Club
Wednesdays, September 4, October 2, November 6;                  Mondays, September 16, October 21, November 18;
6:30-8:30 pm                                                     4-6 pm
Grades 7-12 | DROP IN                                            Grades 7-12 | DROP IN
Looking for a place to hang out with other LGBTQ+                Konnichiwa! Do you love Anime or Manga? Come to discuss
teens? Join us on the first Wednesday of every month for         and watch these popular Japanese art forms.
prideSOCIAL events and drop-in nights!

                                                                 The Gamer’s Guild
TACOS (Teen Advisory Council Overseeing Stuff)                   Mondays, September 23, October 28, November 25;
Tuesdays, September 10, October 8, November 12;                  4-6 pm
4:30-5:30 pm
                                                                 Grades 7+ | DROP IN
Grades 7-12 | REGISTER
                                                                 Come play board games, video games, and Dungeons &
Get together with other teens to discuss important topics        Dragons at the library! Try out our games or bring some
and help plan future library programs - and eat literal tacos.   from home.

                                              BACK-TO-SCHOOL
Back-to-School Support Group                                     Practice Tests (sponsored by Huntington)
Thursday, September 5; 4-6 pm                                    SAT | Saturday, September 21; 10 am-2:30 pm
Grades 7+ | DROP IN                                              ACT | Saturday, October 5; 10 am-2:30 pm
Mourn the end of summer and/or celebrate the new school          Grades 7-12 | REGISTER
year with some crafts! Make a pencil case or bling out your      Take a timed practice test, FREE of charge! Students should
backpack with some pins.                                         bring a #2 pencil and a graphing calculator (non-phone).

College Financial Planning                                       Practice Test Results and Follow-Up
for Middle Schoolers                                             SAT | Sunday, September 22; 1-2 pm
Thursday, October 10; 6-7:30 pm                                  ACT | Sunday, October 6; 1-2 pm
Grades 5+ | REGISTER | Parents welcome!                          Grades 7-12 | REGISTER | Parents welcome!
Plan ahead by learning the pros and cons of savings              Tests will be graded and distributed along with a detailed
strategies, how to budget for college, and ways parents          analysis of your results. Representatives from Huntington
can help keep costs low at the student’s school of choice.       will be on hand to answer questions and offer some helpful
Presented by financial experts from My College Planning          study strategies.
Team.

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ADULTS
  SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE
                                                                           LUNCH
                                                                           &LEARN
Marvel Movie Trivia at
Light the Lamp Brewery
Monday, November 18; 7-9 pm
Ages 21+ | REGISTER
Trivia-heads assemble at Grayslake’s                              Main Street Illinois with John Lynn
Light the Lamp Brewery (2 S. Lake St.) to
                                                                  Wednesday, October 30; 12-1 pm
test your knowledge of the Marvel Cinematic Universe!
                                                                  (doors open at 11:30)
Round up your own ragtag team of trivia Avengers to
                                                                  Adults | REGISTER
show off how much you know. Prizes will be awarded to
the worthiest competitors (Mjolnir is out of our budget,          You bring a lunch, and we’ll provide the guest speaker,
though, sorry). Seats are limited; advanced registration of       coffee, and dessert. This month discover the charms,
teams (2-4 people) is required.                                   traditions, and personalities of Illinois’ 2,400 towns.

Writing Group
Mondays, September 16, October 21, November 18;
6:30-8:30 pm
Adults | DROP IN
Bring your current working draft and read to a live
audience. Comments and suggestions offered.

Madam President: The Secret Presidency
of Edith Wilson with William Hazelgrove
Wednesday, October 9; 7-8:30 pm
Adults | REGISTER
Hazelgrove shares his vivid and engaging portrait of the
woman who became the acting President of the United
States just months before women officially won the right
to vote.
                                                                                   LIFESTYLE
                                                       Meditation Monday
                                                       Mondays, September 23, October 28, November 25; 10-11 am
                                                       Adults | DROP IN
                                                       Certified meditation teacher Isabel Raci will help you learn to calm your
                                                       mind and relax your body with guided meditation. May include gentle
                                                       yoga; feel free to bring your yoga mat.

                                                       Soup Season with Chef Maddox
                                                       Monday, September 30; 7-8:30 pm
                                                       Adults | REGISTER
                                                       Satisfy your hunger on chilly fall evenings with soups ranging in flavors
                                                       and textures. Recipes and samples will be shared!

                                                       Eat More Veggies!
                                                       Tuesday, November 5; 7-8:30 pm
                                                       Adults | REGISTER
                                                       Discover how to veggie-load your day! Recipes
                                                       and tastings included. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

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TODAY’S TECHNOLOGY                                            BOOK DISCUSSIONS
.                                                       Copies available at the Checkout Desk (while supplies last).
Facebook Privacy with
VerySmartPeople (VSP)                            The Book Chat
Wednesday, September 11; 7-8:30 pm               Thursdays, September 19, October 17, November 21; 7-8 pm
Adults | REGISTER                                Adults | DROP IN
Take a deep dive into your Facebook settings     Read beforehand and come ready to discuss.
and learn how you can stay as private as         September: Notorious RBG: The Life and Times of Ruth Bader Ginsburg
possible.                                        by Irin Carmon
                                                 October: The Ghost Army of WWII by Rick Beyer & Elizabeth Sayles
                                                 November: Russian Roulette by Michael Isikoff
Get to Know Google’s Chromebook
Monday, September 16; 6-8 pm
Adults | REGISTER
                                                 Sci-Fi Book Club
                                                 Tuesdays, September 24, October 29, November 26; 6-7 pm
Whether you’ve got your own Chromebook,
your child has one for school, or you want to    Adults | DROP IN
check one out from the library, this program     Join us as we discuss classic and contemporary sci-fi and
will give you the tools to hit the ground        speculative fiction.
running.                                         September: I Am Legend by Richard Matheson
                                                 October: Children of Time by Adrian Tchaikovsky
Online Dating Safety                             November: The Female Man by Joanna Russ
Monday, October 14; 6-7 pm
Adults | REGISTER                                                                Furious Hours Book Discussion
Learn tips to stay safe when online dating.                                      at The Vine
                                                                                 Monday, October 7; 7-8 pm
Digital Photo Storing                                                            Adults | REGISTER
Monday, November 11; 6-7 pm                                                      Join us at The Vine (101 Center St.) for
Adults | REGISTER                                                                an energizing discussion about Furious
                                                                                 Hours by Casey N. Cep. This stunning
Learn how to best organize the photos you
                                                                                 story details an Alabama serial killer and
have on your phone, tablet, and computer.
                                                                                 the true-crime book that Harper Lee
                                                                                 worked on obsessively in the years after
Cut the Cable Cord (Revised                                                      To Kill a Mockingbird. Snacks provided;
and Updated)                                                                     drinks available for purchase.
Wednesday, November 13; 7-8:30 pm
Adults | REGISTER
Is ditching cable the right decision for you?
Nate Gass, Emerging Technology Librarian
and Webmaster at Cook Memorial Library
Public Library District, is back to explore
online streaming services and the equipment
available to cut the cable cord.

Tech Time
By Appointment Only
Adults | REGISTER
Need assistance on your laptop, phone, or
other personal device? Call (847) 223-5313
to schedule an appointment with one of our
tech specialist librarians!

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Fall 2019 Newsletter                                                                        Permit No. 148
                                                    **ECRWSS**
LIBRARY HOURS
Mon.-Thurs. 9:30 am–9 pm
                                                  Postal Customer
Friday		    9:30 am–6 pm
Saturday    9:30 am–5 pm
Sunday*     1 pm–5 pm

THE HUB HOURS - EXPANDING NOV. 1
Mon.-Thurs. 3:30–8:30 pm
Friday		    3:30–5:30 pm                               STRATEGIC PLAN RESULTS
Saturdays
Sundays*
            9:30 am–4:30 pm
            1:30–4:30 pm
                                                           COMING SOON!
                                            We’ve spent the summer exploring how we can continue to
*Closed Sundays from Memorial               grow and better serve our community with surveys, focus
Day weekend through Labor Day weekend.
                                            groups, and more. We are excited to put it all together and
LIBRARY CLOSINGS                            share the results of our strategic plan with you this fall.
Labor Day: Sunday, September 1              Please check our website and social media for
Labor Day: Monday, September 2              future updates.
Staff Institute Day: Friday, September 27

                                                     SHARE YOUR LIBRARY STORY
Thanksgiving Eve: Wednesday,
November 27, Close at 5 pm
Thanksgiving: Thursday, November 28         We want to hear how the library has impacted your life!
                                            Please share your library story with us online or at any
BOARD MEETINGS                              service desk!
Open to the public. See our website’s
calendar for exact dates and times.
                                               FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY NEED YOU!
Board of Trustees
                                            Volunteers are needed to sort book donations:
Connect with your library board
members online!                             Mondays and Fridays: 9-10:30 am
Visit bit.ly/GAPLBoardOfTrustees            Wednesdays: 7-8:30 pm
                                            If interested, contact friends@grayslake.info
Persons with disabilities can arrange for
special assistance with library programs
by calling (847) 223-5313 two weeks
prior to any program.                           GRAYSLAKE LIBRARY FOUNDATION
                                            The Grayslake Public Library Foundation is the official
All programs are subject to cancellation
or rescheduling.
                                            charitable arm of the Grayslake Public Library. Governed
                                            by a volunteer board, the Foundation is tasked with
All program registrants and participants    supporting library initiatives through fundraising, special
must permit the taking of photographs       events planning, and donor stewardship. Do you have a
of themselves during library activities     knack for fundraising? Is relationship building easy for you?
and programs for future publication
materials.                                  Join us! Contact Foundation President, Stephen Mack, at
                                            mack1014@me.com for further information and become
                                            part of our team!
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