FOOTNOTES*Newsletter of the Dunlap Public Library District

ReDiscover your library. ReDiscover your community.

FOOTNOTES*Newsletter of the Dunlap Public Library District

ReDiscover your library. ReDiscover your community.

March, 2020 Volume 6 No. 3

Invitations to respond to the 2020 Census will be delivered between March 12-20. When you receive your invitation, you can respond online, by phone, or by mail.YOUR RESPONSE MATTERS.

Early Voting at Dunlap Library

Friday, March 6 10:00am-6:00pmSaturday, March 7 10:00am-1:00pm

Friday, March 13 10:00am-6:00pmSaturday, March 14 10:00am-1:00pm

Spring Break MoviesWhich Was Better, the Book or the Movie?- Monday, March 23 at 10:00, Matilda A young genius with telekinesis who loves to read must find a way to outsmart the bad guys. - Tuesday, March 24 at 10:00, Charlotte’s Web E.B. White’s classic about a pig and his spider friend.- Wednesday, March 25 at 10:00, 101 Dalmatians Follow a litter of Dalmatian puppies as they escape the clutches of Cruella de Vil.- Thursday, March 26 at 3:30, Wonder R.J. Palacio’s bestseller about the value of empathy and acceptance.

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Youth ServicesPreschool ABC StoryTimeMonday, March 2, 9, 16, & 30 10:00Enjoy songs, stories, crafts, and more! Designed for children ages 3-5. No storytime on 3/23.

Sign & Sing StoryTime with Communication JunctionTuesday, March 3 & 17 11:30Communication Junction visits for an interactive storytime de-signed to engage your child and encourage their love of books. You’ll also learn a few signs to practice together at home!

Book Babies StoryTimeWednesday, March 4, 11, & 18 9:30Enjoy finger play, songs, and stories with your little one! For babies ages 0-23 months and their adult caregiver. No storytime on 3/25.

Spanish StoryTimeTuesday, March 1011:30Join us for an interactive bilingual read-aloud program with Everly Davis of Spanish Circle. Listen to songs and stories while learning some new words in Spanish!

Messy CraftWednesday, March 410:30Get creative with Q-tip paintings as we make a special St. Patrick’s Day craft!

Puppet Show with Ms. KatelinWednesday, March 1110:30Join us for a puppet show and craft with our guest storyteller.

STEM SaturdaySaturday, March 141:00-1:45Learn all about Ozobots! Open to ages 4 and up; parent assis-tance required for kids under age 10. We request that parents/guardians stay with kids in the classroom to assist and guide. Bring a laptop or tablet that is installed with the latest version of Google Chrome.

Kids Renewable Energy ProgramTuesday, March 176:00Young activists like Greta Thunberg are bringing global attention to climate change and environmental issues. Listen as Green Ambassadors from the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy (IMSA) explain the meaning of energy, how renew-able energy is used today and why it’s important. The Green Ambassadors also will bring fun hands-on activities for kids to explore and learn.

Everybody Counts! Pajama StoryTimeTuesday, March 316:30Settle in with your jammies and a snack as we celebrate the Census with a special counting storytime and craft.YA SERVICESTeen Writing CampTuesday, March 3, 10, 17, & 31 4:00If you love to write and create your own stories, this is the group for you! We will warm up with writing prompts, and then you can work on your own creations. Share your work to get guidance and ideas, or just work on your own! Bring your laptop or a notebook. No meeting on 3/24.

M&Ms SamplingThursday, March 19, 4:30Drop in and sample a variety of the chocolate candies! Guess the mystery flavors!! Designed for tweens and teens.

Teen Advisory Board (TAB)Thursday, March 19, 6:00Do you want to have a say in the programs and materials offered at the library? This is your chance to be heard! TAB programs will count toward your volunteer hours. Middle and high school students welcome.

VolunteensSaturday, March 21 9:00-2:00Do you need service hours? Drop in for as little or as long as you’d like and help us get ready for the next month while you rack up some needed volunteer hours.

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*Registration required for events marked with *.

Please contact the library to sign up! 309.243.5716

Adult ServicesComputerTimeWednesday, March 4, 9:30Need help with Word, Publisher, email, and /or searching the internet? We provide answers to your questions!

CACTUS ClubCreative Artists & Crafters Tackle Unfinished Stuff ClubFriday, March 20, 10:00 - NoonBring a project to work on, meet others, and share ideas.

Tax-Efficient Retirement Withdrawal StrategiesTuesday, March 10, 11:30You may have heard, “It’s not what you earn, it’s what you keep.” No truer words have been said, espe-cially when it comes to retirement withdrawal strategies. Incorrect se-quencing of drawing down different retirement income sources can have irreversible and devastating conse-quences. This program covers the importance of strategically plan-ning withdrawal sequencing from tax-deferred, tax-free, and taxable accounts. Join us to learn what variables can impact the correct sequencing for retirees with specific examples. Presented by Fran Mc- Kay of Catalyst Wealth Planning.

College Visits...When, Why, HowTuesday, March 10, 6:30It takes both time and money to tour college campuses. Is it worthwhile? When is the best time to visit? How early should you start? Find out how to develop a strategy for your family. Program ideal for parents with students in grades 8-11 and the students themselves. Presented by Deb Clay of College Knowledge.

Understanding the ACT & SATMonday, March 16, 6:45Public schools in Illinois now administer the SAT instead of the ACT. Why did it change? Which test do colleges prefer? What changes are coming in the future? What is the best time for students to take standardized tests? This program will be most helpful to parents and their students who are grades 9-11. Presented by Deb Clay of College Knowledge.

Knit ‘n’ StitchFriday, March 13, 10:30Bring your knitting, crochet, and/or other needlework. Bring a project from home and meet new friends!

*Need a Getaway: Booking YourVacation OnlineFriday, March 20, 1:00Provides hands on help to book your dream vacation including transportation, accommodations, and attractions/excursions using your computer. Bring a laptop if you have one. *Registration required. Call the library at 309.243.5716 to reserve your seat. Please indicate if you need to use a library laptop...limited quantities available.

Rigid Heddle Weaving RabbleThursday, March 26, 11:00-1:00 Bring your rigid heddle loom, wind a warp, work on a project. If you don’t know what all of this means, join us and we’ll show you! Open format.

Weekly ProgramsYogaMondays & Wednesdays, 5:30 Tuesdays & Thursdays, 8:30 AM Never the same twice! Instructor led classes. Bring a yoga mat or towel, and a water bottle.

Let’s Play Mah Jongg!Mondays, 1:00-3:00Learn this ancient Chinese tile-based game! All skill levels welcome. If you have a Mah Jongg set, please bring it along!

Mental AerobicsThursdays, 1:00 Time to stretch your grey matter! Play a variety of brain games to stimulate your mind AND have fun!

Chair Yoga Thursdays, 2:00 Interested in yoga, but don’t think your body can? This class is for you! Wear comfortable clothing. Instructor led.

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Book ClubsCozy Little Book ClubWednesday, March 4, 11:00 Do you like a light and entertaining read? We do too! This month’s book is Killer Librarian by Mary Lou Kirwin. Our book for the April 1 discussion will be The Tuscan Child by Rhys Bowen.

Page Turners Book ClubThursday, March 5, 1:00 Become a part of Dunlap Library’s longest running book club! This month we will discuss Radium Girls by Kate Moore. Our title for April 2 will be Little Women by Louisa May Alcott.

An Hour to Kill Book Club Monday, March 9, 6:30 Lovers of mysteries and thrillers, both fiction and nonfiction, wanted! Join us as we discuss The House at Riverton by Kate Morton. Next month’s read, The Alienist by Caleb Carr, will be discussed on April 13.

“Who Picked This?” Book ClubTuesday, March 17, 10:00 Join us this month as we discuss I Almost Forgot About You by Terry McMillan. We will talk about One in a Million Boy by Monica Wood on April 21.

Walk-n-Talk Book ClubThursday, March 26, 9:45 We will gather in the library parking lot* and walk the trail while discussing The High Divide by Lin En-ger. Our next read will be The Library Book by Susan Orlean on April 23. *If the weather is not cooperat-ing we will meet in the library by the fireplace.

Check back soon for a new book clubat Dunlap Public Library!

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Mon–Thur, 9 am - 8 pmFriday, 9 am - 6 pm

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Board of TrusteesBeth Christensen – President

Jeff Jensen – TreasurerAngela Dhall – Secretary

Bonnie WindsorBrian Puetz

Ron HolohanMary Nelson

Director Laura Keyes-Kaplafka

director@dunlaplibrary.org

Adult Services LibrarianMelissa Weyeneth

mweyeneth@dunlaplibrary.org

Youth Services LibrarianAmy Edgar

aedgar@dunlaplibrary.org

Head of Circulation Tina Murphy

tmurphy@dunlaplibrary.org

Marketing Coordinator Kelly Kerckhove

kkerckhove@dunlaplibrary.org

Circulation StaffAbbey, Alexa, Jana, Mary,

Megan, Padma,Pauline, & Sandy