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LA GRANGE
The Book Report
December 2021-February 2022
PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Experience virtual reality with our new Oculus Quest 2! Anyone 12 and older with a library card
can check out the headset to use in the new Tween Space of Children’s Services. No advanced
reservations required. Included games are Job Simulator, Fruit Ninja, Beat Saber, Puzzle Bobbie
VR: Vacation Odyssey, Walkabout Mini Gold and Henry.
Winter Reading Program
Monday, January 3-Saturday, February 26, All Ages
Grab a Bingo card and complete challenges to win prizes! Read books, attend programs and do
other fun activities to make a line on your Bingo card. Every time you fill in a line, submit a raffle
ticket for a chance to win a gift card to a local business in our weekly drawings. Complete the
entire card and you’ll be entered into the drawing for the grand prize basket! R
www.lagrangelibrary.org Learn. Explore. Connect.
Adult Programs
Register online at www.lagrangelibrary.org/events, by calling 708-215-3220 or in-person at any service desk.
*Face masks are required at all in-person programs.
Craft Programs
Take & Make: Mary’s Curbside Craft Take & Make: Mary’s Curbside Craft
Midcentury Wreath Clay Face Plate
Registration begins Wednesday, December 1 Registration begins Sunday, January 2
Create a midcentury wreath in this take & make program. Adorn a room with a small clay face plate perfect for
Supplies will be available at the front desk for pick-up. R holding jewelry or trinkets in this take & make program.
Supplies will be available at the front desk for pick-up. R
Virtual: Daytime Knitting Club
Every Wednesday, 2:00-3:00pm In-Person: Mary’s Craft Corner
Calling all knitters, crocheters, needle-pointers and fiber Mosaic Heart Pendant
artists! Enjoy the company of fellow crafters as we take Registration begins Tuesday, February 1
turns showing each other what we’ve been working on and Create a heart-shaped, bejeweled pendant
exchange project ideas. D in time for Valentine’s Day. R
Virtual: Create by Coloring
Monday, January 10 & February 7, 7:00-8:30pm Want More Craft Ideas?
Bring your own colored pencils, pens, crayons, markers or Access Creativebug for 1,000+ online craft tutorials
paint. We’ll provide cardstock quality coloring pages, music available with your La Grange Public Library card. Get
started at www.lagrangelibrary.org/creativebug.
and camaraderie. R
Health & Wellness Programs
In-Person: Versiti In-Person: Lactation Station
Blood Drive Thursday, December 2, January 6 and February 3
• Weds., December 1 1:30-2:30pm
3:00-7:00pm & Meet other breastfeeding moms, ask questions and get
• Mon., December 20 assistance and support. Led by Vanessa Prinz, Board
3:30-7:30pm Certified Lactation Consultant. R
Help save a life by
donating blood! Social In-Person: Medicare Seminar
distancing measures will be in place to ensure donor Saturday, January 15, 1:30-3:30pm
safety. In compliance with our state’s ordinance, donors Learn about Medicare changes and how to select the
are required to wear masks. To schedule your donation best Medicare Supplement plan and Part D Drug plan.
time, call 1-800-786-4483, or register online at Heartland Especially important for those approaching age 65.
Blood Centers Donor Portal (www.versiti.org). R Presented by Bill Scanlon and Courtenay Erb of Access
Benefit Plan Consultants. D
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Adult Programs
Book Discussions
Virtual: Great Books Discussion In-Person: Walking Book Discussion
Thursday, December 16, 7:00-8:30pm • Monday, January 24, 10:30-11:30am
Short stories: He by Katherine Anne Porter and The Model The Alice Network by Kate Quinn
Millionaire by Oscar Wilde. D
• Monday, February 28, 10:30-11:30 am
Thursday, January 20, 7:00-8:30pm Get a Life Chloe Brown by Talia Hibbert
Short stories: The Guest by Albert Camus and Eveline by Meet at the Park District of La Grange (536 East Ave.,
James Joyce. D La Grange) where we will sit and discuss the book as a
group. Then, you are invited to walk the indoor track to
continue the discussion. Hard copy versions are available
Thursday, February 17, 7:00-8:30pm in our catalog, and e-book and audiobook editions are
Novel: Snow Country by Yasunari Kawabata. D available on Hoopla. R
Virtual: Book Discussion Virtual: Noir from Afar
• Monday, January 10, 10:30-11:30am Tuesday, January 25, 7:00-8:30pm
The Alice Network by Kate Quinn Lemon by Kwon Yeo-sun
In the summer of 2002, when Korea is abuzz over hosting
• Monday, February 14, 10:30-11:30am the FIFA World Cup, 18-year-old Kim Hae-on is killed in
Get a Life Chloe Brown by Talia what becomes known as the High School Beauty Murder.
Hibbert 17 years pass without any resolution and it takes a toll on
Hard copy versions are available in our her younger sister, Da-on. Unable to move on with her
catalog, and e-book and audiobook life, Da-on tries to recover some of what she’s lost, setting
editions are available on Hoopla. R out to find the truth of what happened. R
Featured Programs
In-Person: La Grange Writers Group Virtual: Restoring Our Environment One Plant
Wednesday December 8 & 22, January 12 & 26 and At A Time
February 9 & 23, 6:30-8:30pm Tuesday, February 15, 7:00-8:30pm
Feeling creative? Join the La Grange Writers Group to get Members of the Sag Moraine Native
Plant Community discuss why native
feedback on your work and give feedback to other local plants are so important to the health
authors. D of our ecosystem, the ways in which
they prevent the further decline of
In-Person: Scrabble Club pollinators and birds, and which do
Monday, December 13 & 27, January 10 & 24 and well in smaller suburban landscapes. R
February 7 & 28, 6:30-8:30pm
Whether you play for fun or for the challenge, come enjoy Virtual: Emancipation to Inauguration,
some classic wordplay. All skill levels are welcome. We’ll The Black Experience in Chicago
provide the Scrabble boards and dictionaries. D Monday, February 21, 7:00-8:30pm
Celebrate Black History Month in this engaging and
Virtual: The Life of Helen Keller informative discussion with historian and musician, Clarence
Monday, January 17, 7:00-8:30pm Goodman. “Going to Chicago” were the words composed,
Join historical presenter, Michelle Gibbons, sung and lived by African Americans during the Great
for an informative talk on the life of Helen Migration. From sharecropper to share-holder, and from the
Keller who was left legally blind and deaf after shotgun shack to the White House, Chicago’s Black
an illness as a baby. R experience is vast, rich and inspiring. R
www.lagrangelibrary.org Learn. Explore. Connect.
Teen Programs
Register online at www.lagrangelibrary.org/events, in-person or by calling 708-215-3210.
*Face masks are required at all in-person programs.
Teen Programs (Grades 7-12)
Craft Programs Cooking Programs
In-Person: Sew a Drawstring In-Person: Homemade Mochi & Boba Tea
Bag Friday, January 21, 6:30-8:00pm
Tuesday, December 7, 6:30-8:30pm Join us for a hands-on food preparation experience that will
Learn to use the Library’s brand-new help you refuel at the end of the week! Bring your own 12
sewing machines to sew a festive to 16 ounce drink container for your boba tea. R
drawstring bag. R
In-Person: Hot Chocolate
In-Person: Personalization Party Bombs
Wednesday, December 15, 7:00-8:00pm Tuesday, February 1, 6:30-8:00pm
For Teens & Adults For Teens & Adults
Use our Cricut machine to create unique iron or stick-on If you love hot chocolate, you’ll love
decals for your mugs, book bags, clothing, parcels and more. learning how to make your own hot
We’ll also design pin-back buttons and cut gift tags. R chocolate bombs! They also make
wonderful gifts. R
In-Person: Wind Down While Coloring
Friday, December 17, 7:00-8:00pm In-Person: Incredible Edible Egg
Take a break from cramming for exams and the holiday Tuesday, February 22, 6:30-8:00pm
rush. Breath, relax and color at the Library. We’ll provide Learn to make easy hard-boiled egg snacks. We’ll make
the materials. D deviled eggs and an egg salad sandwich. Bring your own
container to transport your egg creations home. R
Take & Make: Brighten Your Winter Crafts
Beginning Monday, January 3
For Teens & Tweens
Pick up a grab-and-go craft kit that will add a little sparkle
to your winter. New crafts will be available on a bi-weekly
basis. Pick up a kit from the children’s desk or curbside.
Crafts are available while supplies last. D
In-Person: Beginner Sewing Club
Wednesday, February 2, 9, 16, & 23, 3:45-4:45pm Get Cooking with OverDrive!
Learn basic sewing machine skills, like how to wind a Did you know you can access cooking magazines online
bobbin, thread a machine and sew a straight line in this with OverDrive? Get cooking and baking recipes with
four-week class. You’ll use these skills to sew a reading the click of a button. All you need is your Library card!
pillow, a pillow with a pocket for your book or e-reader. Download the Libby app or start reading at
Bring three yards of fabric and we’ll provide the stuffing. R www.libbyapp.com.
College Prep Programs
In-Person: Practice ACT Virtual: Practice ACT In-Person: Practice SAT
Saturday, January 8 Saturday, January 29 Saturday, February 12
10:00am-2:00pm 10:00am-2:00pm 10:00am-3:00pm
Bring pencils, a calculator and a Register and you’ll receive a link Bring pencils, a calculator and
snack. Parents are invited to ask to an online practice ACT by a snack. Parents are invited to
questions once proctoring is done. Saturday, January 29 at 10:00am. ask questions once proctoring is
Proctored by StudyPoint. R Practice exam provided by C2 done. Proctored by StudyPoint. R
Education. R
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Teen Programs
Featured Programs
In-Person & Virtual: Teen Writers Studio In-Person: A Valentine
Thursday, December 9, January 6 & 20 and Murder Escape Room
February 3 & 17, 4:30-5:30pm Friday, February 11, 4:00-5:00pm
Drop by to share your talent and opinions with peers in & 6:30-7:30pm
this writing and critique program. Or, join us virtually via Just three days before Valentine’s
La Grange Public Library’s Teen Space Discord Server to Day, a star athlete, Jamie Valentine,
drop into the Teen Writer’s Studio channel. D is murdered. Now it’s up to you
and your elite team of detectives to
Virtual: Theater Talk with Car Talk Chronicles solve the crime! R
Monday, January 10 & 17, 4:00-5:30pm Apply Now: Teen Advisory Board
Enjoy a virtual show and engaged discussion about Car Talk Meet with your peers once a month, earn volunteer hours
Chronicles, a series of theatrical shorts written and performed and help decide what cool stuff the Library can offer for
by the La Grange Area Teen Theater Ensemble (LATTE). R teens. An interview is required before your first meeting.
Visit www.lagrangelibrary.org/teens to learn more.
In-Person: 3D Movie Night
Tuesday, January 25, 6:30-8:30pm
Join us for Star Wars: The Force Awakens
in 3D! Registration is encouraged, but
drop-ins are permitted as long as 3D
glasses are available. R
Celebrate Creativity Art Reception
Thursday, December 9, 6:30-7:45pm, All Ages
Featuring student photography of life during COVID-19, bookmark art, panel discussions with the artists
and select submissions from Storytelling in Word & Image. Light refreshments provided. D
Tween Programs
Register online at www.lagrangelibrary.org/events, in-person or by calling 708-215-3210.
*Face masks are required at all in-person programs.
Tween Programs (Grades 5-8)
In-Person: Sew a Drawstring In-Person: Virtual Reality
Bag Tuesday, January 18 &
Monday, December 6 February 15, 7:00-8:00pm
3:30-5:30pm Experience the magic of virtual
Learn to use the Library’s brand-new reality with our new Oculus Quest 2
sewing machines and sew a festive headset! D
drawstring bag. Store personal keepsakes in your bag, or use
it as a gift bag for someone special. R In-Person: Hot Chocolate Bombs
Monday, February 7, 3:45-5:15pm
In-Person: Beginner Sewing Club If you love hot chocolate, you’ll love learning how to
Friday, January 7, 14, 21 & 28, 3:45-4:45pm make your own hot chocolate bombs to keep you warm
Learn basic sewing machine skills, like how to wind a throughout the winter. They also make wonderful gifts for a
bobbin, thread a machine and sew a straight line in this special someone. R
four-week class. You’ll use these skills to create a pillow.
Bring two yards of fabric and we’ll provide the stuffing. R R=register D=drop in program
www.lagrangelibrary.org Learn. Explore. Connect.
Children’s Programs
Registration for December storytimes and programs is ongoing. Registration for Winter Storytimes and January
programs begins Monday, December 20. Registration for February programs begins Monday, January 24.
*Face masks are required at indoor programs for all patrons ages 2 and up.
Storytimes Birth-Age 6 Programs
Storytime Sessions In-Person: Tiny Toes Music
• Fall Storytime Session: Saturday, December 8, 10:00-10:45am
Thurs., Dec. 2-Fri., Dec. 17 Saturday, February 5, 10:00-10:45am
Birth-age 5. Older siblings are welcome.
• Winter Storytime Session: Tiny Toes Music features fun songs, dancing, a
Mon., Jan. 10-Thurs., Feb. 17 storybook and instrument activities created for
Storytime introduces children to early literacy skills young children. The program is led by a trained
through half an hour of stories, activities and songs. teacher who will inspire everyone to join in the fun. R
Parents and caregivers can choose which storytime is
appropriate for their 3-year-old. Toddler storytimes have In-Person: Yoga and Mindfulness
shorter stories and more movement. Wednesday, January 12, 3:45-4:30pm
Space is limited to 14 children and their caregivers Ages 4-6
for toddler and preschool storytimes, and 10 Learn basic yoga poses and practice mindfulness techniques.
children and their caregivers for baby storytime, so Please bring either a yoga mat or a towel. R
registration is a must (including siblings). To register
after the session has started, please call the Library at Virtual: Sing & Soar with Nanny
708-215-3210 or stop by. Nikki!
Saturday, February 12, 10:00-10:30am
In-Person: Toddler Storytime Birth-age 6
Monday, Wednesday & Thursday, 10:30-11:00am; R Join Nanny Nikki for an interactive show
Ages 2-3 including sing-along songs, dancing,
puppets and more! Stop by the Library to
In-Person: Preschool Storytime pick up a treat bag filled with stickers, a
Thursday, 3:45-4:45pm & Friday, 10:30-11:00am; R coloring sheet and a ribbon wand before
Ages 3-5 the show. The link to participate in the event
will be posted on the Events page of our website. *This
In-Person: Baby Storytime program is brought to you through generous donations
Monday, Wednesday & Thursday, 9:30-10:00am to the Tyler Duelm Memorial Fund. D
Birth-23 months (with a caregiver)
This interactive program includes books, action rhymes, *Learn more about the Tyler Duelm Memorial Fund at
www.lagrangelibrary.org/donate.
songs and bubbles. R
In-Person: Family Storytime & Craft Take & Make Kits
Saturday, December 18, January 22 & February 19
Available the First Monday
10:00-11:00am
of Every Month
Birth-age 5. Older siblings are welcome.
Ages 4-12
The entire family is invited to join us for stories, songs
Each month we offer a kit with
and a fun craft. R an activity or craft for kids to
complete at home. The kits
In-Person: Pajama Storytime contain any special materials
Wednesday, January 5 & February 2, 7:00-7:30pm you’ll need, although you may
Birth-age 5. Older siblings are welcome. need to use your own scissors, tape, markers or glue.
Snuggle up to some great stories and songs! If you’d like, Available while supplies last.
wear your P.J.s and bring something to cuddle. R
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Children’s Programs
School Age Programs
In-Person: Change Makers’ Club In-Person: Cardboard Creations
Monday, December 13, January 17 & February 21 Wednesday, January 19, 3:45-4:45pm
3:45-4:30pm Grades K-6
Grades 2-6 If you were given a giant supply of cardboard, what would
Calling all kids who want to make the world a better place! you build? Get creative as we use cardboard and a variety of
Join us to read a book about someone who made a positive other building materials to bring your imagination to life. R
impact on their community, then explore the month’s topic
through discussion and a game or craft. R In-Person: Kids Cooking Lab
Tuesday, February 8, 3:45-4:45pm
In-Person: Read to the Dogs Grades 3-6
Monday, December 20, January 17 & Make brownie mix in a jar that you
February 21, 7:00-8:00pm can give to someone special for
Grades K-6 Valentine’s Day! We’ll bake a batch
Stop by the Library to read to a specially while we make our mixes and sample
trained dog for 15 minutes. Advanced the finished product. R
registration is not required, but you will need to
stop by the Children’s Services desk to reserve In-Person: Artist Inspired Class,
a time slot beginning at 6:45pm the evening of Alma Woodsey Thomas
the program. Reading time is a one-on-one Tuesday, February 15, 4:00-4:30pm
experience as it provides an opportunity to read aloud Grades 3-6
without being critiqued. D Explore color, texture and abstract
design in this art class. We’ll discuss
In-Person: Zumba® Kids the stylings of Alma Woodsey Thomas
Tuesday, January 11, 3:45-4:30pm and create a work of art that could be
Ages 7-11 displayed at one of her exhibits! R
This class will feature kid-friendly routines based on
original Zumba choreography, as well as an activity and In-Person: Frozen February
cultural exploration. R Tuesday, February 22, 3:45-4:45pm
Ages 4-7
In-Person: Sundae Fundae Art Have fun with frosty activities and experiments! R
Tuesday, January 25, 4:00-4:30pm
Ages 4-7
Complete a craft that looks good enough to eat! We’ll make
DIY puffy paint and build our own ice cream sundae art. Family Programs for All Ages
Cold January days, sometimes call for “cold” treats. R
In-Person: Ukulele Circle
In-Person: Bottle & Bottega Friday, December 10, January 21 &
Paint Party February 18, 6:30-7:30pm
Tuesday, January 18, 3:45-4:45pm Learn to play the ukulele or brush up on your
Grades 3-6 technique. Join Jon from Uncle Jon’s Music in
Chase those winter blues away at Westmont and learn a few chords to make up a
our colorful paint party! We’ll simple song. We’ll supply the ukuleles. R
provide everything you need,
including aprons and step-by-step In-Person: Family STEAM
instructions led by a trained artist from Workshop
Bottle & Bottega. Learn brush techniques, color blending Sunday, February 23, 2:00-3:00pm
and more. *This program is brought to you through We’ll offer hands-on science, math and
generous donations to the Tyler Duelm Memorial engineering activities for families to
Fund. R complete together. R
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Exective Director Library Hours
Charity Gallardo Mon-Fri: 9:00am-9:00pm
Saturday: 9:00am-5:00pm ECRWSS
Board of Trustees Sunday: 1:00-5:00pm POSTAL CUSTOMER
Joyce Hagen-McIntosh
Katie Allan Holiday Closures LA GRANGE
Elizabeth Crewe Friday, December 24
Shannon Rischow Saturday, December 25
Becky Spratford Friday, December 31
Brecken Cutler Saturday, January 1
Thomas Jandris
Website
Next Board Meeting www.lagrangelibrary.org
• Tuesday, Dec. 21, 7:00pm
Phone: 708-215-3200
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