Chapters Vol. 4 No 4 April

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National Poetry Month All month—Pick up a poem a day at the library

April 18—Celebrate Poem in Your Pocket Day

April 30—Let your creative juices flow

at the Poetry Café

Concerts in the Stacks presents:

Jean-René Balekita

Sun., Apr 7 @ 2:00 pm

Music traditions from the

Democratic Republic of Congo

National Library Week

April 7-April 13 Visit Chilli Bear’s Corner (on back) to find out

one fun way we’re celebrating this year!

Tue., Apr 2 @ 6 pm Situational Awareness: A Life Safety Skill

Tue., Apr 9 @ 6 pm Are You Prepared? Disaster & Emergency Preparedness

Tue., Apr 23 @ 6 pm Personal Safety: Don’t Become a Victim

Tue., May 7 @ 6 pm

Cyber Safety: Staying Safe on the Internet

Registration requested, but not required. Call the library at 309-274-2719 or register online at https://bit.ly/2Gmq327.

Spotlight: the Rusty Patch Bumble Bee Thur., Apr 4 @ 6 pm

Author Visit:

J. B. Yanni Tue., April 16

@ 6:00 pm

Youth

Science Explorers: Catapults | Tue., Mar 26 @ 3 pm Make mini launchers out of common household materials, and test your creations in an epic mini-battle!

Easter/Spring Make-and-Take | Thur., Mar 28 @ 2-4 pm All ages. Make cards, spring garlands, and other decorations for the season!

Lego Club | Wed., Apr 3 & 17 @ 3:45 pm Bring your friends and your imagination!

Preschool Story Time | Thur., Apr 4, 11, 18 @ 10:15 am Building preliteracy skills with books, music, and activities. Ages 3 - 5.

Sign & Sing Story Time | Mon., Apr 8 & 22 @ 10:30 am Join Abbey Cook of Communication Junction for a 30-minute interactive story time, filled with stories, songs, movement, and bubbles. Ages 0 - 5. Sponsored by Midwest Joinery Inc. of Lacon.

*PEEPS Party | Tue., April 9 @ 6 - 7:30 pm Age 12 – adult. Have fun with the colorful classic marshmallow Easter treat. We’ll make a PEEPS craft or two and a tasty PEEPS treat. Help us plan – register by April 5.

Story Tots Story Time | Fri., Apr 12, 19, 26 @ 10 am Building preliteracy skills with books, music, and activities. Ages 18 - 35 months.

The Busy Life of the Honeybee | Thur., Apr 25 @ 6 pm "She's as Busy as a Bee!" It's true: a worker bee is busy from the time she emerges from her cell to the day she dies. What does she do all day? Beekeeper Trudy Yasujian will talk about the many jobs worker bees have, and explore some ways to help them. Kindergarten & up.

*PAWS to Read | Sat., Apr 27 For kids who love dogs and love to read! 11 - 11:15 am: meet the dogs 11:15 am - noon: read to the dogs Walk-ins are accepted, but your advance registration will help us know how many volunteers are needed and will guarantee your opportunity to read to a dog. Phone 309-274-2719.

Inventing with Makey Makey | Tue., Apr 30 @ 3:45 pm Grades 5 & up. Turn everyday objects into touchpads and combine them with the internet. We provide Makey Makeys, fruit and candy; you bring your ideas!

Adult & Family

*eResources 101 Get help learning about downloading eBooks and using the library’s online resources for your tablet or smartphone. Call Genevieve at 274-2719 to make an appointment.

Consolidated Election Early Voting — Sat., Mar 30 @ 10 am - 1 pm Election Day — Tue., Apr 2 @ 6 am - 7 pm Find election and voter registration information at www.peoriaelections.org or call Peoria County Election Commission at 309-324-2300.

*Cooking around the World: Passover Seder Mon., Apr 1 @ 6 pm Expand your horizons – and your palate! Register by 3/25. Visit our website for recipes and photos from past programs. Note: Register by 4/29 for the program on 5/6.

Remember When... | Tue., Apr 2 @ 1 pm Hosted at Evergreen Senior Living. Take a stroll down memory lane with us each month and reminisce as we enjoy coffee and conversation. This month, we'll share recollections of springtime.

Situational Awareness: A Life Safety Skill Tue., Apr 2 @ 6 pm In a world full of distractions, being situationally aware and attuned to our environment is not always at the forefront of our minds. Join Captain Doug Gaa of the Peoria County Sheriff’s Office as he walks through the importance of Situational Awareness as it applies to home, public places, suspicious activity, the behaviors of those around us, and making the safest decisions when facing a threat or issue of concern.

What’s the Buzz? Spotlight: The Rusty Patch Bumble Bee Thur., Apr 4 @ 6 pm The Rusty Patch Bumble Bee has recently been declared an endangered species. Mike Miller, Supervisor of Environmental and Interpretive Services with Peoria Park District will discuss conservation efforts in this area and what you can do to help.

Food for Fines | Fri., Apr 5 — all day Bring in canned goods and nonperishable food items to remove up to $5.00 of your overdue fines! Every item takes $1.00 off your fines.

Programs marked with an * require registration. Please call us at 274-2719!

AARP Free Tax Preparation February 2 - April 13 Tue. & Thur. @ 8:30 am - 2:30 pm Saturdays @ 9:30 am - 2:30 pm AARP’s free in-person tax prep service is open to all, but designed to assist low and moderate income taxpayers. Service is provided on a first-come, first-served basis (no appointments). For details on what documents to bring, please visit https://tinyurl.com/y9j239xd or call the library.

Concert: Jean-René Balekita | Sun., Apr 7 @ 2 pm Jean-René Balekita performs a unique blend of Congolese Rumba and Gospel styles, inspired by music traditions from his home country, the Democratic Republic of Congo. Free; donations appreciated.

Are You Prepared? Disaster & Emergency Preparedness Tue., Apr 9 @ 6 pm While we can never know when or where the next disaster will strike, we can do our best to keep ourselves and our families safe when it does. Join the Peoria City/County Health Department’s Director of Emergency Management and Preparedness, Jason Marks, as he explains the best ways to prepare and protect your family by developing a family emergency plan, identifying points of contact, and creating an emergency preparedness kit so you can be prepared before disaster strikes.

Zumba! | Wed., Apr 10 & 24 @ 10 am Zumba combines Latin and international music with dance moves and incorporates interval training to provide a fun full-body workout. This class is for all levels, taught by certified Zumba instructor Dany Bruère. Wear comfortable workout clothes and gym shoes or sneakers, and bring a reusable water bottle. Free; donations appreciated.

Author Visit: JB Yanni | Tue., Apr 16 @ 6 pm JB Yanni released Time Benders: The Machine in November 2018, which tells the story of four siblings who seek to use time travel to save the lives of their parents. Kirkus Reviews calls it "a breezy, straightforward approach to time travel featuring unforgettable characters." Meet Yanni and learn more about her exciting new series. Her visit will include a Q & A. Signed copies of Time Benders will be available for purchase. Intended for age 14 - adult.

Poem in Your Pocket Day | Thur., Apr 18 Carry a poem around and share it with the people you meet! In honor of 4/18, we’ll take $4.18 off your library fines when you read a poem to a library staff member. You’ll also get a special PiYPD badge. (If you don’t have fines, you can still read your poem and get a badge!)

Storytime for Grown-ups | Thur., Apr 18 @ 1:30 pm Join us at Evergreen Senior Living for an hour of stories, read aloud for your enjoyment. Feel free to bring coloring books, knitting, or other quiet activities to work on while you listen. Grown-ups of all ages welcome!

Books+Tea @ the Library | Mon., Apr 22 @ 6:30 pm Join our book club for adults as we discuss A Tree Grows in Brooklyn, by Betty Smith, and enjoy tea and refreshments. Copies of the book are available to check out at the front desk. Join us for a free screening of the movie based on this book at 5:30 pm Mon., Apr 29.

Personal Safety: Don’t Become a Victim Tue., Apr 23 @ 6 pm The first step to avoid becoming a victim is knowing how to protect yourself. The Peoria County Sheriff’s Office Victim Services Coordinator, Aimee Shinall, will explain the best practices in helping to keep your family safe from abusive behaviors, residential burglary, common scams, and more.

Wellmobile | Sat., Apr 27 @ 9:30 - 11:30 am The UnityPoint Health - Methodist | Proctor Wellmobile is designed to promote healthier living in our community by offering free screenings, including Blood Pressure, Blood Glucose/ Cholesterol (8-12 hr. fast required), and Spirometry.

Poetry Café | Tue., Apr 30 @ 5:30 - 7 pm Enjoy refreshments while sharing poems, playing poetry-inspired games, and more! Drop by when you can, or stay for the whole time. Targeted to ages 12 through adult. Families welcome (children 8 & under must be accompanied by an adult).

Concert: Ben Bedford | Sun., May 5 @ 2 pm Singer-songwriter Ben Bedford is a troubadour of the heartland with an "old soul" quality to his Americana-folk sound.

Cyber Safety: Staying Safe on the Internet Tue., May 7 @ 6 pm As technology continues to play such an important role in our day-to-day lives, it is important to stay vigilant against threats in the digital world. Join Detective Scott Gamboe of the Peoria County Sheriff’s Office for a forensic exploration into the dangers of the Internet and how you can protect yourself against Internet scams, phishing, identity theft, and more.

AARP Smart Driver Course May 9 & 10 @ 9 am - 1 pm Learn proven safety strategies to help keep you safe while on the road. After taking the course, you may even be eligible for a discount on your car insurance! (Participants should consult their auto insurance agent for details.) The course takes place over two sessions, so plan on attending both dates. Cost is $15 for AARP Members and $20 for non-members, payable at the first class. Register now by calling 309-274-2719. Walk-ins also welcome.

Movies @ the Library Free popcorn (please bring a bowl) and outside food welcome!

Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (PG) Thur., Apr 11 @ 5:30 pm Love, Simon (PG-13) | Mon., Apr 15 @ 5:30 pm

A Tree Grows in Brooklyn (PG) | Mon., Apr 29 @ 5:30 pm Bonus: Join our book club on Apr. 22 at 6:30 pm for a discussion of the book on which this movie is based.

Director

Mary Aylmer maylmer@chillipld.org

Board of Trustees Sue Mowbray — President

Jane Harrison — Vice-President Carmen Jenkins — Treasurer

Patty Audo Jeremy Friedrich Judi Thornton

Youth Librarian

Gail Hintze ghintze@chillipld.org

Programming Librarian

Catherine Barnett cbarnett@chillipld.org

Acquisitions & Technical Services

Genevieve Schoepke gschoepke@chillipld.org

Interlibrary Loan & Technical Services

Megan Greenhalgh mgreenhalgh@chillipld.org

Circulation Lisa Jeffries

ljeffries@chillipld.org

Circulation Assistants Kevin Mosser

Kassandra Sheaffer Kayla Tyler-Watkins

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Chilli Bear’s Corner Everyone knows libraries play an important part in a thriving community, but we’re celebrating National Library Week this month by introducing a fun new feature to help illustrate our value when it comes right down to your wallet. Now, your library receipts will show the dollar amount you save when you check out items. You’ll be amazed how it adds up!

New faces at the library! Two new circulation desk assistants have recently joined our team. Stop in and say hello to these lovely people. Kassandra (Kasi) Sheaffer

Hometown: Chillicothe Reads: medieval fantasy

Plays: video games, piano Loves: dragons, magic, tea

Listens to: cinematic orchestral music

Kayla Tyler-Watkins Hometown: Peoria

Pets: dog (Pepper) & cat (Gohan) Geeks: Star Wars, Harry Potter, anime

Favors: colors green & gray Loves: yoga, baking, reading, community

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