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May 2012

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		1 9:45 AM - Tuesday Twos Tuesday Twos 9:45 AM—10:05 AM Offered at 9:45, 10:15, and 10:45 am every Tuesday. Enjoy stories, songs, and movement activities for two-year-olds with a parent or grandparent. » Main Library, 200 W. Green St., Nate & Lillie Story Room Click for reminder, e-mail, and print options. 3:00 PM - Improv for Teens Improv for Teens 3:00 PM—4:00 PM Learn some improv acting basics from a local expert, just in time for summer theater tryouts! No registration needed. Part of the Tuesdays @ the Library series. » Main Library, 200 W. Green St., Robeson Pavilion Room A & B Click for reminder, e-mail, and print options. 6:00 PM - Community Cinema: Strong! Community Cinema: Strong! 6:00 PM—9:00 PM Cheryl Haworth is a young woman with a big dream: to be the strongest woman in the world. As the 300-pound U.S. Olympic weightlifter prepares for Beijing 2008, this documentary film captures her struggles with injury, confidence, and her place in a world where larger women are not readily accepted. Stay afterwards for a discussion examining how issues raised in the film impact our community. For adults, students, and teens. » Main Library, 200 W. Green St., Robeson Pavilion Room A & B Click for reminder, e-mail, and print options. 6:00 PM - Setting Up & Using E-mail Setting Up & Using E-mail 6:00 PM—7:00 PM Computer beginners welcome! In a single, one-hour class, we'll cover the basics of how to set up a free Gmail or Yahoo e-mail account; send and receive e-mail; organize and save messages; and make a contact list. This free class is led by Denise Osler-Brown, and is offered every Tuesday. Registration is not needed. Additional weekly computer classes are: Using a Computer & the Internet (Mondays) Creating Your Résumé (Wednesdays) Finding & Applying for a Job (Thursdays) One-on-one computer help is also available at the Branch on a drop-in basis from 5 to 8 pm, Monday through Thursday. » Douglass Branch Library, 504 E. Grove St. Click for reminder, e-mail, and print options. 6:30 PM - Goodnight Storyshop Goodnight Storyshop 6:30 PM—7:00 PM Busy parents are invited to bring their preschoolers to this before-bedtime program of stories, music, and movement. Come any Tuesday evening. For ages 2 to 5. » Main Library, 200 W. Green St., Nate & Lillie Story Room Click for reminder, e-mail, and print options.	2 9:45 AM - Storyshop Storyshop 9:45 AM—10:15 AM Offered at 9:45 and 10:30 am. Stories, music, movement, and more are featured in this weekly program for children ages 3 to 5. It's always interactive and always fun! For parents with preschoolers only; groups should attend Storyshop at the Douglass Branch at 10:30 am Wednesdays, or call Children's Services at 217/4032030 to schedule a group visit. » Main Library, 200 W. Green St., Nate & Lillie Story Room Click for reminder, e-mail, and print options. 4:00 PM - Crafts 4 Kids Crafts 4 Kids 4:00 PM—5:00 PM Children of all ages are invited to make a craft at the Branch. » Douglass Branch Library, 504 E. Grove St., Meeting Room Click for reminder, e-mail, and print options. 6:00 PM - Creating Your Résumé Creating Your Résumé 6:00 PM—7:00 PM In a single, one-hour class, we'll show you how to create a basic résumé you can use to apply for a job. We'll also introduce you to Career Transitions, an online tool to help you with résumé creation, cover letters, and interviewing and applying for a job. This free class is led by Denise Osler-Brown, and is offered every Wednesday. Registration is not needed. Additional weekly computer classes are: Using a Computer & the Internet (Mondays) Setting Up & Using E-mail (Tuesdays) Finding & Applying for a Job (Thursdays) One-on-one computer help is also available at the Branch on a drop-in basis from 5 to 8 pm, Monday through Thursday. » Douglass Branch Library, 504 E. Grove St. Click for reminder, e-mail, and print options.	3 10:30 AM - Baby Time Baby Time 10:30 AM—11:00 AM Drop in for lap bouncing, nursery rhymes, music, and play time for the littlest ones, up to age two. » Douglass Branch Library, 504 E. Grove St., Meeting Room Click for reminder, e-mail, and print options. 6:00 PM - Finding & Applying for a Job Finding & Applying for a Job 6:00 PM—7:00 PM In a single, one-hour class, we'll cover the basics of how to use the Internet to find job postings, complete an online job application, and upload a résumé. This free class is led by Denise Osler-Brown, and is offered every Thursday. Registration is not needed. Additional weekly computer classes are: Using a Computer & the Internet (Mondays) Setting Up & Using E-mail (Tuesdays) Creating Your Résumé (Wednesdays) One-on-one computer help is also available at the Branch on a drop-in basis from 5 to 8 pm, Monday through Thursday. » Douglass Branch Library, 504 E. Grove St. Click for reminder, e-mail, and print options.	4 10:30 AM - Tales for Twos Tales for Twos 10:30 AM—11:00 AM Enjoy stories, songs, and movement activities for children aged two, with a caregiver. » Douglass Branch Library, 504 E. Grove St., Meeting Room Click for reminder, e-mail, and print options.	5 1:30 PM - FriendShop Used Books Open FriendShop Used Books Open 1:30 PM—4:30 PM Buy bargain-priced used books, movies, and music. The Library Friends manage this great little book shop on our lower level, where most items cost just 50 cents to $1. Become a member of the Friends and enjoy special "buy-1-get-1-free" discounts on the second weekend each month. Open every Saturday and Sunday from 1:30 to 4:30 pm. » Main Library, 200 W. Green St., FriendShop Used Book Store Click for reminder, e-mail, and print options.
6 1:30 PM - FriendShop Used Books Open FriendShop Used Books Open 1:30 PM—4:30 PM Buy bargain-priced used books, movies, and music. The Library Friends manage this great little book shop on our lower level, where most items cost just 50 cents to $1. Become a member of the Friends and enjoy special "buy-1-get-1-free" discounts on the second weekend each month. Open every Saturday and Sunday from 1:30 to 4:30 pm. » Main Library, 200 W. Green St., FriendShop Used Book Store Click for reminder, e-mail, and print options.	7 9:45 AM - O Baby! O Baby! 9:45 AM—10:05 AM Offered at 9:45, 10:15, and 10:45 am every Monday. Drop in for 20 minutes of lap bouncing, nursery rhymes, music activities, and stories for the littlest ones, up to age 2. » Main Library, 200 W. Green St., Nate & Lillie Story Room Click for reminder, e-mail, and print options. 4:00 PM - Make & Take a Story Make & Take a Story 4:00 PM—5:00 PM Attention, aspiring young authors and illustrators: join us at the Douglass Branch to read amazing picture books and create your own! » Douglass Branch Library, 504 E. Grove St., Meeting Room Click for reminder, e-mail, and print options. 6:00 PM - Using a Computer & the Internet Using a Computer & the Internet 6:00 PM—7:00 PM Computer beginners welcome! In a single, one-hour class, we'll cover the basics of how to use a mouse; type, print, and save a document; search the Internet using Google; and explore popular websites. This free class is led by Denise Osler-Brown, and is offered every Monday. Registration is not needed. Additional weekly computer classes are: Setting Up & Using E-mail (Tuesdays) Creating Your Résumé (Wednesdays) Finding & Applying for a Job (Thursdays) One-on-one computer help is also available at the Branch on a drop-in basis from 5 to 8 pm, Monday through Thursday. » Douglass Branch Library, 504 E. Grove St. Click for reminder, e-mail, and print options.	8 9:45 AM - Tuesday Twos Tuesday Twos 9:45 AM—10:05 AM Offered at 9:45, 10:15, and 10:45 am every Tuesday. Enjoy stories, songs, and movement activities for two-year-olds with a parent or grandparent. » Main Library, 200 W. Green St., Nate & Lillie Story Room Click for reminder, e-mail, and print options. 3:00 PM - Wii Cafe Wii Cafe 3:00 PM—4:00 PM Join friends to play Wii projected large, enjoy snacks, and try favorite board games. For middle and high school students. No registration needed. Part of the Tuesdays @ the Library series. » Main Library, 200 W. Green St., Robeson Pavilion Room A & B Click for reminder, e-mail, and print options. 6:00 PM - Setting Up & Using E-mail Setting Up & Using E-mail 6:00 PM—7:00 PM Computer beginners welcome! In a single, one-hour class, we'll cover the basics of how to set up a free Gmail or Yahoo e-mail account; send and receive e-mail; organize and save messages; and make a contact list. This free class is led by Denise Osler-Brown, and is offered every Tuesday. Registration is not needed. Additional weekly computer classes are: Using a Computer & the Internet (Mondays) Creating Your Résumé (Wednesdays) Finding & Applying for a Job (Thursdays) One-on-one computer help is also available at the Branch on a drop-in basis from 5 to 8 pm, Monday through Thursday. » Douglass Branch Library, 504 E. Grove St. Click for reminder, e-mail, and print options. 6:30 PM - Goodnight Storyshop Goodnight Storyshop 6:30 PM—7:00 PM Busy parents are invited to bring their preschoolers to this before-bedtime program of stories, music, and movement. Come any Tuesday evening. For ages 2 to 5. » Main Library, 200 W. Green St., Nate & Lillie Story Room Click for reminder, e-mail, and print options. 6:30 PM - Table Talk Book Club Table Talk Book Club 6:30 PM—7:30 PM Join our casual monthly get-togethers to talk about books by contemporary African American writers. Table Talk meets at the Douglass Annex, 804 N. Fifth St., right next to the Douglass Branch Library. New members are welcome; call 403-2090 for more information. Books for this spring are: Jan. 10: When the Thrill Is Gone by Walter Mosley Feb. 14: Color Me Butterfly by L.Y. Marlow Mar. 13: How to Get Out Your Own Way by Tyrese Gibson Apr. 10: Sag Harbor by Colson Whitehead Note: This is a joint meeting with the library's other book clubs. May 8: Peace from Broken Pieces by Iyanla Vanzant » Douglass Branch Library, 504 E. Grove St. Click for reminder, e-mail, and print options.	9 9:45 AM - Storyshop Storyshop 9:45 AM—10:15 AM Offered at 9:45 and 10:30 am. Stories, music, movement, and more are featured in this weekly program for children ages 3 to 5. It's always interactive and always fun! For parents with preschoolers only; groups should attend Storyshop at the Douglass Branch at 10:30 am Wednesdays, or call Children's Services at 217/4032030 to schedule a group visit. » Main Library, 200 W. Green St., Nate & Lillie Story Room Click for reminder, e-mail, and print options. 10:00 AM - Lifelong Learners @ the Library: Writing as Therapy Lifelong Learners @ the Library: Writing as Therapy 10:00 AM—12:00 PM Nia Klein will discuss scientific evidence pointing to the power of writing to heal both physical and emotional trauma. A seven-year survivor of breast cancer, Klein experienced the therapeutic aspects of writing in her own healing -- and found a new career direction. Klein teaches composition at Parkland College. Come for refreshments at 9:30 am, sponsored by the Library Friends; the program starts at 10 am. » Main Library, 200 W. Green St., Robeson Pavilion Room A & B Click for reminder, e-mail, and print options. 6:00 PM - Creating Your Résumé Creating Your Résumé 6:00 PM—7:00 PM In a single, one-hour class, we'll show you how to create a basic résumé you can use to apply for a job. We'll also introduce you to Career Transitions, an online tool to help you with résumé creation, cover letters, and interviewing and applying for a job. This free class is led by Denise Osler-Brown, and is offered every Wednesday. Registration is not needed. Additional weekly computer classes are: Using a Computer & the Internet (Mondays) Setting Up & Using E-mail (Tuesdays) Finding & Applying for a Job (Thursdays) One-on-one computer help is also available at the Branch on a drop-in basis from 5 to 8 pm, Monday through Thursday. » Douglass Branch Library, 504 E. Grove St. Click for reminder, e-mail, and print options.	10 10:30 AM - Baby Time Baby Time 10:30 AM—11:00 AM Drop in for lap bouncing, nursery rhymes, music, and play time for the littlest ones, up to age two. » Douglass Branch Library, 504 E. Grove St., Meeting Room Click for reminder, e-mail, and print options. 1:30 PM - Cover-to-Cover Book Discussion Group Cover-to-Cover Book Discussion Group 1:30 PM—2:30 PM Please note this group will meet on the second floor in the Foundation Conference Room on May 10. This group gathers on the second Thursday of each month to discuss popular literary works. Registration is not required; read the book and drop in! Spring 2012 titles are: Jan 12: I Capture the Castle by Dodie Smith Feb 9: The Secret Life of Buildings by Edward Hollis Mar 8: Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck Apr 10: Sag Harbor by Colson Whitehead (Note: This is a joint discussion with the library's other book groups at the Douglass Branch Library at 6:30 pm.) May 10: The group will choose discussion titles for September 2012 through August 2013. » Main Library, 200 W. Green St., Robeson Pavilion Room C Click for reminder, e-mail, and print options. 6:00 PM - Finding & Applying for a Job Finding & Applying for a Job 6:00 PM—7:00 PM In a single, one-hour class, we'll cover the basics of how to use the Internet to find job postings, complete an online job application, and upload a résumé. This free class is led by Denise Osler-Brown, and is offered every Thursday. Registration is not needed. Additional weekly computer classes are: Using a Computer & the Internet (Mondays) Setting Up & Using E-mail (Tuesdays) Creating Your Résumé (Wednesdays) One-on-one computer help is also available at the Branch on a drop-in basis from 5 to 8 pm, Monday through Thursday. » Douglass Branch Library, 504 E. Grove St. Click for reminder, e-mail, and print options. 7:00 PM - Ease & Accessibility in the Garden Ease & Accessibility in the Garden 7:00 PM—8:00 PM Please note this will be held in the Nate and Lillie Story Room on May 10. Think you can't garden just because you're getting older? Or because physical limitations might not allow it? Think again. Almost anyone can garden, says Diann Barbee Thoma, a Champaign master gardener. Thoma will share techniques to help you enjoy gardening, no matter what your limitations may be. » Main Library, 200 W. Green St., Robeson Pavilion Room A & B Click for reminder, e-mail, and print options.	11 10:30 AM - Tales for Twos Tales for Twos 10:30 AM—11:00 AM Enjoy stories, songs, and movement activities for children aged two, with a caregiver. » Douglass Branch Library, 504 E. Grove St., Meeting Room Click for reminder, e-mail, and print options.	12 10:30 AM - Jammin' with Julie K Jammin' with Julie K 10:30 AM—11:00 AM Join Julie K and her wonderful world of animals, from the jungle to the sea - and everywhere in between. Julie pairs catchy lyrics for learning with an eclectic mix of melodies, from jazz to Latin to rock 'n' roll. It's a refreshing program of spontaneous fun for the whole family! » Main Library, 200 W. Green St., Robeson Pavilion Room A & B Click for reminder, e-mail, and print options. 1:00 PM - Raising a Reader Raising a Reader 1:00 PM—3:00 PM Are you raising a reader at your house? Learn how to support early literacy skills with a combination of books, online games, videos, cell phone apps, and more. Join Molly Delaney from Illinois Public Media as she demonstrates how to create a reading corner in your home or daycare with resources from the PBS Raising Readers initiative. Participants will tour PBS online resources and receive books, DVDs, and other materials from shows like SUPER WHY!, Sesame Street, The Electric Company, and Word World. If you have one, bring your own laptop, iPad, smart phone, or other wireless devices. Registration is required; register online or by calling 403-2030 by the deadline of Wed., May 9. » Main Library, 200 W. Green St., Robeson Pavilion Room A & B Click for reminder, e-mail, and print options. 1:30 PM - FriendShop Open: Mother's Day Giveaway FriendShop Open: Mother's Day Giveaway 1:30 PM—4:30 PM This weekend only: In honor of moms -- and aunts, daughters, and grandmothers -- the Library Friends invite every woman who visits the FriendShop to choose one regular-priced book to take home FREE! Buy bargain-priced used books, movies, and music. The Library Friends manage this great little book shop on our lower level, where most items cost just 50 cents to $1. Become a member of the Friends for $10/year to get two free books and enjoy special "buy-1-get-1-free" discounts on the second weekend each month. Open every Saturday and Sunday from 1:30 to 4:30 pm. » Main Library, 200 W. Green St., FriendShop Used Book Store Click for reminder, e-mail, and print options.
13 1:30 PM - FriendShop Open: Mother's Day Giveaway FriendShop Open: Mother's Day Giveaway 1:30 PM—4:30 PM This weekend only: In honor of moms -- and aunts, daughters, and grandmothers -- the Library Friends invite every woman who visits the FriendShop to choose one regular-priced book to take home FREE! Buy bargain-priced used books, movies, and music. The Library Friends manage this great little book shop on our lower level, where most items cost just 50 cents to $1. Become a member of the Friends for $10/year to get two free books, and enjoy special "buy-1-get-1-free" discounts on the second weekend each month. Open every Saturday and Sunday from 1:30 to 4:30 pm. » Main Library, 200 W. Green St., FriendShop Used Book Store Click for reminder, e-mail, and print options. 2:00 PM - In Concert at CPL: Hathaways In Concert at CPL: Hathaways 2:00 PM—3:30 PM Led by siblings Kate and James Hathaway, this young and talented local band plays an eclectic mix of rock, pop, indie, and folk music, often punctuated by the evocative sound of Kate's Andean charango. Their new recording, The Parasol Sessions Volume One, will be released nationwide on June 12. » Main Library, 200 W. Green St., Robeson Pavilion Room A & B Click for reminder, e-mail, and print options.	14 9:45 AM - O Baby! O Baby! 9:45 AM—10:05 AM Offered at 9:45, 10:15, and 10:45 am every Monday. Drop in for 20 minutes of lap bouncing, nursery rhymes, music activities, and stories for the littlest ones, up to age 2. » Main Library, 200 W. Green St., Nate & Lillie Story Room Click for reminder, e-mail, and print options. 6:00 PM - Using a Computer & the Internet Using a Computer & the Internet 6:00 PM—7:00 PM Computer beginners welcome! In a single, one-hour class, we'll cover the basics of how to use a mouse; type, print, and save a document; search the Internet using Google; and explore popular websites. This free class is led by Denise Osler-Brown, and is offered every Monday. Registration is not needed. Additional weekly computer classes are: Setting Up & Using E-mail (Tuesdays) Creating Your Résumé (Wednesdays) Finding & Applying for a Job (Thursdays) One-on-one computer help is also available at the Branch on a drop-in basis from 5 to 8 pm, Monday through Thursday. » Douglass Branch Library, 504 E. Grove St. Click for reminder, e-mail, and print options.	15 9:45 AM - Tuesday Twos Tuesday Twos 9:45 AM—10:05 AM Offered at 9:45, 10:15, and 10:45 am every Tuesday. Enjoy stories, songs, and movement activities for two-year-olds with a parent or grandparent. » Main Library, 200 W. Green St., Nate & Lillie Story Room Click for reminder, e-mail, and print options. 3:00 PM - Tuesdays @ the Library Tuesdays @ the Library 3:00 PM—4:00 PM Come to the library every Tuesday afternoon and see what we've go in store for you this week! For middle and high school students » Main Library, 200 W. Green St., Robeson Pavilion Room A & B Click for reminder, e-mail, and print options. 6:00 PM - Setting Up & Using E-mail Setting Up & Using E-mail 6:00 PM—7:00 PM Computer beginners welcome! In a single, one-hour class, we'll cover the basics of how to set up a free Gmail or Yahoo e-mail account; send and receive e-mail; organize and save messages; and make a contact list. This free class is led by Denise Osler-Brown, and is offered every Tuesday. Registration is not needed. Additional weekly computer classes are: Using a Computer & the Internet (Mondays) Creating Your Résumé (Wednesdays) Finding & Applying for a Job (Thursdays) One-on-one computer help is also available at the Branch on a drop-in basis from 5 to 8 pm, Monday through Thursday. » Douglass Branch Library, 504 E. Grove St. Click for reminder, e-mail, and print options. 6:30 PM - Goodnight Storyshop Goodnight Storyshop 6:30 PM—7:00 PM Busy parents are invited to bring their preschoolers to this before-bedtime program of stories, music, and movement. Come any Tuesday evening. For ages 2 to 5. » Main Library, 200 W. Green St., Nate & Lillie Story Room Click for reminder, e-mail, and print options. 8:00 PM - BYOB: Bring Your Own Book BYOB: Bring Your Own Book 8:00 PM—9:00 PM This month, we'll meet at Luna Restaurant, 116 N. Chestnut St., inside Champaign's old train station building. Registration is not needed. You grab a drink or a bite to eat; we'll bring the books, and together we'll kick back for a great discussion. This laid-back book club gathers at a CU food and beverage establishment on the third Tuesday of each month. Each time we meet, we hand out copies of the next book for discussion. Upcoming book titles are: Jan. 17: Bird Cloud: A Memoir by Annie Proulx Feb. 21: Into the Beautiful North by Luis Alberto Urrea Mar. 20: Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen Apr. 17: Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand May 15: Mornings in Jenin by Susan Abulhawa Jun. 19: My Father's Daughter by Hannah Pool Jul. 17: Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil by John Berendt Aug. 21: Moneyball by Michael Lewis » Main Library, 200 W. Green St. Click for reminder, e-mail, and print options.	16 9:45 AM - Storyshop Storyshop 9:45 AM—10:15 AM Offered at 9:45 and 10:30 am. Stories, music, movement, and more are featured in this weekly program for children ages 3 to 5. It's always interactive and always fun! For parents with preschoolers only; groups should attend Storyshop at the Douglass Branch at 10:30 am Wednesdays, or call Children's Services at 217/4032030 to schedule a group visit. » Main Library, 200 W. Green St., Nate & Lillie Story Room Click for reminder, e-mail, and print options. 3:30 PM - Library Friends Board Meeting Library Friends Board Meeting 3:30 PM—5:30 PM The Champaign Public Library Friends Board of Directors meets on the third Wednesday of the month. » Main Library, 200 W. Green St., Library Friends Conference Room (215) Click for reminder, e-mail, and print options. 4:00 PM - Game Time Game Time 4:00 PM—5:00 PM Rain or shine, join us for a fun-filled afternoon of board games at the Branch. » Douglass Branch Library, 504 E. Grove St., Meeting Room Click for reminder, e-mail, and print options. 6:00 PM - Creating Your Résumé Creating Your Résumé 6:00 PM—7:00 PM In a single, one-hour class, we'll show you how to create a basic résumé you can use to apply for a job. We'll also introduce you to Career Transitions, an online tool to help you with résumé creation, cover letters, and interviewing and applying for a job. This free class is led by Denise Osler-Brown, and is offered every Wednesday. Registration is not needed. Additional weekly computer classes are: Using a Computer & the Internet (Mondays) Setting Up & Using E-mail (Tuesdays) Finding & Applying for a Job (Thursdays) One-on-one computer help is also available at the Branch on a drop-in basis from 5 to 8 pm, Monday through Thursday. » Douglass Branch Library, 504 E. Grove St. Click for reminder, e-mail, and print options.	17 10:30 AM - Baby Time Baby Time 10:30 AM—11:00 AM Drop in for lap bouncing, nursery rhymes, music, and play time for the littlest ones, up to age two. » Douglass Branch Library, 504 E. Grove St., Meeting Room Click for reminder, e-mail, and print options. 5:30 PM - Library Board of Trustees Meeting Library Board of Trustees Meeting 5:30 PM—7:30 PM The public is welcome to attend the monthly meetings of the library's Board of Trustees, generally held on the third Thursday of the month. Take the elevator to the library's third floor. » Main Library, 200 W. Green St., Julia F. Burnham Conference Room (324) Click for reminder, e-mail, and print options. 6:00 PM - Finding & Applying for a Job Finding & Applying for a Job 6:00 PM—7:00 PM In a single, one-hour class, we'll cover the basics of how to use the Internet to find job postings, complete an online job application, and upload a résumé. This free class is led by Denise Osler-Brown, and is offered every Thursday. Registration is not needed. Additional weekly computer classes are: Using a Computer & the Internet (Mondays) Setting Up & Using E-mail (Tuesdays) Creating Your Résumé (Wednesdays) One-on-one computer help is also available at the Branch on a drop-in basis from 5 to 8 pm, Monday through Thursday. » Douglass Branch Library, 504 E. Grove St. Click for reminder, e-mail, and print options.	18 10:30 AM - Tales for Twos Tales for Twos 10:30 AM—11:00 AM Enjoy stories, songs, and movement activities for children aged two, with a caregiver. » Douglass Branch Library, 504 E. Grove St., Meeting Room Click for reminder, e-mail, and print options.	19 1:00 PM - Countdown to Kindergarten: Infants, Toddlers, and Preschoolers Countdown to Kindergarten: Infants, Toddlers, and Preschoolers 1:00 PM—2:00 PM It's never too early to prepare for success in school. We'll have activities designed to build school-readiness skills at home, as well as information on developmental screenings for your child. » Douglass Branch Library, 504 E. Grove St., Meeting Room Click for reminder, e-mail, and print options. 1:30 PM - FriendShop Used Books Open FriendShop Used Books Open 1:30 PM—4:30 PM Buy bargain-priced used books, movies, and music. The Library Friends manage this great little book shop on our lower level, where most items cost just 50 cents to $1. Become a member of the Friends and enjoy special "buy-1-get-1-free" discounts on the second weekend each month. Open every Saturday and Sunday from 1:30 to 4:30 pm. » Main Library, 200 W. Green St., FriendShop Used Book Store Click for reminder, e-mail, and print options.
20 1:30 PM - FriendShop Used Books Open FriendShop Used Books Open 1:30 PM—4:30 PM Buy bargain-priced used books, movies, and music. The Library Friends manage this great little book shop on our lower level, where most items cost just 50 cents to $1. Become a member of the Friends and enjoy special "buy-1-get-1-free" discounts on the second weekend each month. Open every Saturday and Sunday from 1:30 to 4:30 pm. » Main Library, 200 W. Green St., FriendShop Used Book Store Click for reminder, e-mail, and print options.	21 9:45 AM - O Baby! O Baby! 9:45 AM—10:05 AM Offered at 9:45, 10:15, and 10:45 am every Monday. Drop in for 20 minutes of lap bouncing, nursery rhymes, music activities, and stories for the littlest ones, up to age 2. » Main Library, 200 W. Green St., Nate & Lillie Story Room Click for reminder, e-mail, and print options. 6:00 PM - Using a Computer & the Internet Using a Computer & the Internet 6:00 PM—7:00 PM Computer beginners welcome! In a single, one-hour class, we'll cover the basics of how to use a mouse; type, print, and save a document; search the Internet using Google; and explore popular websites. This free class is led by Denise Osler-Brown, and is offered every Monday. Registration is not needed. Additional weekly computer classes are: Setting Up & Using E-mail (Tuesdays) Creating Your Résumé (Wednesdays) Finding & Applying for a Job (Thursdays) One-on-one computer help is also available at the Branch on a drop-in basis from 5 to 8 pm, Monday through Thursday. » Douglass Branch Library, 504 E. Grove St. Click for reminder, e-mail, and print options. 6:30 PM - Family Reading Night Family Reading Night 6:30 PM—7:30 PM Bring a favorite book, or choose one at the library, to read and share with others. We'll have refreshments and give away free books, too. » Douglass Branch Library, 504 E. Grove St., Meeting Room Click for reminder, e-mail, and print options.	22 9:45 AM - Tuesday Twos Tuesday Twos 9:45 AM—10:05 AM Offered at 9:45, 10:15, and 10:45 am every Tuesday. Enjoy stories, songs, and movement activities for two-year-olds with a parent or grandparent. » Main Library, 200 W. Green St., Nate & Lillie Story Room Click for reminder, e-mail, and print options. 3:00 PM - Tuesdays @ the Library Tuesdays @ the Library 3:00 PM—4:00 PM Come to the library every Tuesday afternoon and see what we've go in store for you this week! For middle and high school students » Main Library, 200 W. Green St., Robeson Pavilion Room A & B Click for reminder, e-mail, and print options. 6:00 PM - Setting Up & Using E-mail Setting Up & Using E-mail 6:00 PM—7:00 PM Computer beginners welcome! In a single, one-hour class, we'll cover the basics of how to set up a free Gmail or Yahoo e-mail account; send and receive e-mail; organize and save messages; and make a contact list. This free class is led by Denise Osler-Brown, and is offered every Tuesday. Registration is not needed. Additional weekly computer classes are: Using a Computer & the Internet (Mondays) Creating Your Résumé (Wednesdays) Finding & Applying for a Job (Thursdays) One-on-one computer help is also available at the Branch on a drop-in basis from 5 to 8 pm, Monday through Thursday. » Douglass Branch Library, 504 E. Grove St. Click for reminder, e-mail, and print options. 6:30 PM - Goodnight Storyshop Goodnight Storyshop 6:30 PM—7:00 PM Busy parents are invited to bring their preschoolers to this before-bedtime program of stories, music, and movement. Come any Tuesday evening. For ages 2 to 5. » Main Library, 200 W. Green St., Nate & Lillie Story Room Click for reminder, e-mail, and print options. 7:00 PM - Between the Lines Book Discussion Group Between the Lines Book Discussion Group 7:00 PM—8:00 PM This group gathers on the fourth Tuesday of each month to discuss popular literary works. Registration is not required; read the book and drop in! Spring 2012 titles are: Jan 24: City of Thieves by David Benioff Feb 28: Half Broke Horses by Jeanette Walls Mar 27: Room by Emma Donoghue Apr 10: Sag Harbor by Colson Whitehead (Note: This is a joint discussion with the library's other book groups, at the Douglass Branch Library at 6:30 pm.) May 22: The group will choose discussion titles for September 2012 through August 2013. » Main Library, 200 W. Green St., Robeson Pavilion Room C Click for reminder, e-mail, and print options.	23 9:45 AM - Storyshop Storyshop 9:45 AM—10:15 AM Offered at 9:45 and 10:30 am. Stories, music, movement, and more are featured in this weekly program for children ages 3 to 5. It's always interactive and always fun! For parents with preschoolers only; groups should attend Storyshop at the Douglass Branch at 10:30 am Wednesdays, or call Children's Services at 217/4032030 to schedule a group visit. » Main Library, 200 W. Green St., Nate & Lillie Story Room Click for reminder, e-mail, and print options. 6:00 PM - Creating Your Résumé Creating Your Résumé 6:00 PM—7:00 PM In a single, one-hour class, we'll show you how to create a basic résumé you can use to apply for a job. We'll also introduce you to Career Transitions, an online tool to help you with résumé creation, cover letters, and interviewing and applying for a job. This free class is led by Denise Osler-Brown, and is offered every Wednesday. Registration is not needed. Additional weekly computer classes are: Using a Computer & the Internet (Mondays) Setting Up & Using E-mail (Tuesdays) Finding & Applying for a Job (Thursdays) One-on-one computer help is also available at the Branch on a drop-in basis from 5 to 8 pm, Monday through Thursday. » Douglass Branch Library, 504 E. Grove St. Click for reminder, e-mail, and print options.	24 10:30 AM - Baby Time Baby Time 10:30 AM—11:00 AM Drop in for lap bouncing, nursery rhymes, music, and play time for the littlest ones, up to age two. » Douglass Branch Library, 504 E. Grove St., Meeting Room Click for reminder, e-mail, and print options. 6:00 PM - Finding & Applying for a Job Finding & Applying for a Job 6:00 PM—7:00 PM In a single, one-hour class, we'll cover the basics of how to use the Internet to find job postings, complete an online job application, and upload a résumé. This free class is led by Denise Osler-Brown, and is offered every Thursday. Registration is not needed. Additional weekly computer classes are: Using a Computer & the Internet (Mondays) Setting Up & Using E-mail (Tuesdays) Creating Your Résumé (Wednesdays) One-on-one computer help is also available at the Branch on a drop-in basis from 5 to 8 pm, Monday through Thursday. » Douglass Branch Library, 504 E. Grove St. Click for reminder, e-mail, and print options.	25 10:30 AM - Tales for Twos Tales for Twos 10:30 AM—11:00 AM Enjoy stories, songs, and movement activities for children aged two, with a caregiver. » Douglass Branch Library, 504 E. Grove St., Meeting Room Click for reminder, e-mail, and print options.	26 1:30 PM - FriendShop Used Books Open FriendShop Used Books Open 1:30 PM—4:30 PM Buy bargain-priced used books, movies, and music. The Library Friends manage this great little book shop on our lower level, where most items cost just 50 cents to $1. Become a member of the Friends and enjoy special "buy-1-get-1-free" discounts on the second weekend each month. Open every Saturday and Sunday from 1:30 to 4:30 pm. » Main Library, 200 W. Green St., FriendShop Used Book Store Click for reminder, e-mail, and print options. 2:00 PM - Summer Reading Game Kickoff Summer Reading Game Kickoff 2:00 PM—2:45 PM Aargh you ready to "Treasure Your Reading" this summer? Jump on board with Swords and Roses. Their crew will present an action-packed program filled with swashbuckling, singing, and stunts. Early registration for the library's summer reading adventure will be available for children (fourth-grade graduates and younger). » Main Library, 200 W. Green St., Robeson Pavilion Room A & B Click for reminder, e-mail, and print options.
27 1:30 PM - FriendShop Used Books Open FriendShop Used Books Open 1:30 PM—4:30 PM Buy bargain-priced used books, movies, and music. The Library Friends manage this great little book shop on our lower level, where most items cost just 50 cents to $1. Become a member of the Friends and enjoy special "buy-1-get-1-free" discounts on the second weekend each month. Open every Saturday and Sunday from 1:30 to 4:30 pm. » Main Library, 200 W. Green St., FriendShop Used Book Store Click for reminder, e-mail, and print options.	28 All Day - Library Closed Library Closed All Day All library locations are closed today. Book returns will remain open for you to return materials. » All Branches Click for reminder, e-mail, and print options.	29 9:45 AM - Tuesday Twos Tuesday Twos 9:45 AM—10:05 AM Offered at 9:45, 10:15, and 10:45 am every Tuesday. Enjoy stories, songs, and movement activities for two-year-olds with a parent or grandparent. » Main Library, 200 W. Green St., Nate & Lillie Story Room Click for reminder, e-mail, and print options. 6:00 PM - Setting Up & Using E-mail Setting Up & Using E-mail 6:00 PM—7:00 PM Computer beginners welcome! In a single, one-hour class, we'll cover the basics of how to set up a free Gmail or Yahoo e-mail account; send and receive e-mail; organize and save messages; and make a contact list. This free class is led by Denise Osler-Brown, and is offered every Tuesday. Registration is not needed. Additional weekly computer classes are: Using a Computer & the Internet (Mondays) Creating Your Résumé (Wednesdays) Finding & Applying for a Job (Thursdays) One-on-one computer help is also available at the Branch on a drop-in basis from 5 to 8 pm, Monday through Thursday. » Douglass Branch Library, 504 E. Grove St. Click for reminder, e-mail, and print options. 6:30 PM - Goodnight Storyshop Goodnight Storyshop 6:30 PM—7:00 PM Busy parents are invited to bring their preschoolers to this before-bedtime program of stories, music, and movement. Come any Tuesday evening. For ages 2 to 5. » Main Library, 200 W. Green St., Nate & Lillie Story Room Click for reminder, e-mail, and print options.	30 9:45 AM - Storyshop Storyshop 9:45 AM—10:15 AM Offered at 9:45 and 10:30 am. Stories, music, movement, and more are featured in this weekly program for children ages 3 to 5. It's always interactive and always fun! For parents with preschoolers only; groups should attend Storyshop at the Douglass Branch at 10:30 am Wednesdays, or call Children's Services at 217/4032030 to schedule a group visit. » Main Library, 200 W. Green St., Nate & Lillie Story Room Click for reminder, e-mail, and print options. 4:00 PM - Rookie Cooks Rookie Cooks 4:00 PM—5:00 PM Join a staff member from U of I Extension in this fun, hands-on cooking class for school-age children. Kids can sample what they cook! » Douglass Branch Library, 504 E. Grove St., Meeting Room Click for reminder, e-mail, and print options. 6:00 PM - Creating Your Résumé Creating Your Résumé 6:00 PM—7:00 PM In a single, one-hour class, we'll show you how to create a basic résumé you can use to apply for a job. We'll also introduce you to Career Transitions, an online tool to help you with résumé creation, cover letters, and interviewing and applying for a job. This free class is led by Denise Osler-Brown, and is offered every Wednesday. Registration is not needed. Additional weekly computer classes are: Using a Computer & the Internet (Mondays) Setting Up & Using E-mail (Tuesdays) Finding & Applying for a Job (Thursdays) One-on-one computer help is also available at the Branch on a drop-in basis from 5 to 8 pm, Monday through Thursday. » Douglass Branch Library, 504 E. Grove St. Click for reminder, e-mail, and print options.	31 10:30 AM - Baby Time Baby Time 10:30 AM—11:00 AM Drop in for lap bouncing, nursery rhymes, music, and play time for the littlest ones, up to age two. » Douglass Branch Library, 504 E. Grove St., Meeting Room Click for reminder, e-mail, and print options. 6:00 PM - Finding & Applying for a Job Finding & Applying for a Job 6:00 PM—7:00 PM In a single, one-hour class, we'll cover the basics of how to use the Internet to find job postings, complete an online job application, and upload a résumé. This free class is led by Denise Osler-Brown, and is offered every Thursday. Registration is not needed. Additional weekly computer classes are: Using a Computer & the Internet (Mondays) Setting Up & Using E-mail (Tuesdays) Creating Your Résumé (Wednesdays) One-on-one computer help is also available at the Branch on a drop-in basis from 5 to 8 pm, Monday through Thursday. » Douglass Branch Library, 504 E. Grove St. Click for reminder, e-mail, and print options.