RGPL Newsletter January 2015

WE NEED A NAME !!!

Check This Out!

Introducing our revamped news-

letter!

From format to content, we dis-

cussed, debated, considered, ar-

ranged, and rearranged to create

a publication that would be both

informative and entertaining.

But you may have noticed that we

don’t have a name for the news-

letter. That’s where you come in –

from now until February 13th, we

will accept your ideas for a title. If

your title is chosen, you will win a

basket of books – some of which

haven’t been published yet!

You can enter at our website rivergrovelibrary.org or in person at the library. The winning name will make its debut on our March newsletter.

Use your library card to check out a Museum Ad-

venture Pass. Get free or reduced admission to 17

museums and attractions in the Chicagoland area

including Brookfield Zoo, Cantigny Park, and Lego-

land Discovery Center.

Stop by the circulation desk or go to

museumadventure.org/museums for more de-

tails.

Inside this issue:

January 9th , 2pm

Frozen sing along

January 14, 7:00 pm

Library Board of

Trustees meeting

January 26, 7:00 pm

Book Club

January 29, 6:00 pm

If I Stay screening

Events

New books and DVDs 2

Adult Services 3

Children’s Services 4

Young Adult Services 5

From the Director 6

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New Books

New DVDs

Maze Runner

Kids for Cash

The Hundred Foot

Journey

Broad City season 1

Reach Me

River Grove Public Library

The Escape by David Baldacci

The Killer Retreat by Tracy Weber

Palm Beach Nasty by Tom Turner

Her by Paul Hawkins

Insatiable Appetites by Stuart Woods

Leaving Time by Jodi Picoult

Revival by Stephen King

What Type of Library User Are You?

In our quest to provide you with the programs

and services that are relevant to you, we are

using a tool designed by Pew Research Center

to determine how you use the library.

Please use the web address below and take a

few moments to answer the questions. The re-

sults will help us tailor or services to your needs

and wants.

http://tinyurl.com/p6yt5u6

Adult Services

January 2015

Hasidic upbringing while the other flees to America to pursue intellectual and emotional freedom. Join us for a lively discussion over cookies and tea on Monday, January 26, at 7:00 p.m. Please register in person or by phone at 708-453-4484. Drop-ins are also welcome. Copies of the book are now available for pick up at the library.

Adult Winter Reading Program – Blizzard of Books

Lookout, it is a Blizzard of Books at the River Grove Public Li-

brary! Once again we will be offering a Winter Reading Pro-

gram for adults ages 18 and up.

For every book, graphic novel, magazine, or audio book that is

read between January 5th and February 23rd, participants can

stop by the library and have their names entered into a

weekly drawing. Win gift certificates to our local Dunkin’

Donuts, Subway and more.

No registration necessary - just stop by the library and grab a

Blizzard of Books reading log.

“A captivating tale.” — People magazine

“Markovits creates a vibrant, multilayered tale set within

the conflicting obligations of faith and family." — Booklist

The Book Group pick for January is I am Forbid-den by Anouk Markovits. This novel contrasts the lives of two sisters from Transylvania. One embraces their traditional

Join us and sing along as we watch the movie

Frozen. We’ll have refreshments, a craft, and a

very special guest … be sure to bring your

camera.

Monday, January 19th 2:00 pm.

Please register in person or by calling the li-

brary at 708-453-4484.

Frozen Sing Along Party

Football Party

Children

No matter who you root for, be sure to come to

the library on Wednesday, January 28th at

5:00 pm for some pregame fun.

We’ll have snacks and crafts to get you in the

mood for the big game.

Please register in person or by calling the

library at 708-453-4484.


Storytimes

Storytime for ages 2-4 — 11:00 am or 2:00 pm

Thursday, January 8th, 15th, and 22nd

Evening Tales for ages 5-7 — 7:00—7:45 pm

Wednesday, January 7th and 21st

Night Tales for ages 8-9 — 7:00—7:45 pm

Wednesday, January 14th

Join us for stories and

a related craft.

Teen Advisory Group

If I Stay

Anime-Zing Afternoon

January 2015

Help plan programs!

Earn service hours!

Meet new people!

Join us on Monday, January 12th at 7:00 pm

for our first Teen Advisory Group meeting.

We’ll plan our year and discuss program ideas.

Of course, there will be snacks.

If you’re 12 –18 years old, come on in and have

your say.

Young Adult

If you’re a fan of anime or manga, come to the

next meeting of the River Grove Public Library’s

anime club on Saturday, January 17th at 2:00

pm.

At each meeting we vote on what to watch on

the big screen, discuss manga, and enjoy some

tasty Japanese snacks. All teens 12—18 are wel-

come.

It’s teen movie night at the library!

Mia always thought the most diffi-

cult decision she would ever have

to make would be choosing be-

tween her musical dreams or being

with boyfriend Adam.

When an accident changes every-

thing, she discovers that the one

decision she has left will determine

not simply her future, but fate.

Join us on Thursday, January 29th

at 6:00 pm to see what she de-

cides.

Come fifteen minutes early to dis-

cuss the novel the movie is based

on. Refreshments provided.

For more information, call

the library at 708-453-4484

or email us at

[email protected].

Library Hours Monday through Thursday

10:00 am to 9:00 pm Friday and Saturday 10:00 am to 5:00 pm

Contact us 708-453-4484

rivergrovelibrary.org

Administration [email protected] Circulation [email protected] Children and YA [email protected]

Michael Prokop, President

Dennis Ryan, Vice President

John Batson, Secretary

Tom Finnin, Treasurer

Frank Brixy, Trustee

Chaitali Dave, Trustee

Geri M. Dombrowski, Trustee

From the Director

Board of Trustees

Follow us

facebook.com/rivergrovelibrary

@rivergrovelibrary

The format of our newsletter is only one change we’ve made to better serve you,. Our website has

also been updated to reflect our vibrant programs and make it easier for you to access information

about the library.

One thing that will not change is our commitment to the community. We are dedicated to making

your library experience an amazing one. Please let us know how we are doing by calling the library

at 708-453-4484 or emailing [email protected].

Sincerely,

Lisa M. Knasiak


RGPL Newsletter January 2015

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