February Youth Programs

FEBRUARY, 2014

Photo Release Policy The Prairie Trails Public Library District staff may take photographs of participants, individually or in groups, attending or taking part in library programs and activities. These photographs may appear in future library publications or videos of other patrons or staff without the permission of the person(s) being photographed. If a library patron does not wish himself/herself or he/her child to be photographed, the patron must notify the library staff to that effect, or consent will be assumed.

Olivia’s Valentine’s Party Tuesday, February 4th at 6:30 p.m. Ages: 4-7 Limit: 20 Length: 45 minutes Whether you love Olivia or just want to come to a Valentine’s party, come and join us for Olivia’s newest storybook, game, craft, and refreshments.

Card Creations Tuesday, February 4th at 4:00 p.m. Grades: 4-6 Limit: 20 Length: 45 minutes Roses are red, violets are blue….it sure would be great to get a Valentine card from you! Create your own cards using a variety of supplies.

Storytimes are continuing

through the end of February.

Call or see the youth services

desk to check for availability.

Registration is required for all programs unless otherwise noted. A

Prairie Trails Library Card is required at time of signup and must be

presented at time of program. An adult can sign up to three children

on one adult library card

Teen Programs

(Grades 7-12)

Treats on a Stick Monday, February 10th at 7:00 p.m. Limit: 15 Length: 1 hour How many things can you eat off a stick? How many things can you make with a stick? Come find out with Chef Kate and enjoy some stick-tastic treats!

Candy Crafts Tuesday, February 11th at 6:30 p.m. Limit: 15

Length: 45 minutes

Make some cool crafts out of candy. Sign up with

your sweet tooth!

Teen Advisory Board Monday, February 24th, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Need to earn service hours? You can receive ser-vice hours for participating in our Teen Advisory Board! Share your thoughts on what the library can offer you in books, programs and more! Snacks will be provided.

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February Youth Programs

Guess How Many Contest Throughout the month of February come into the library and guess how many candy

hearts are in the jar.

For children of all ages. One guess per child.

A Mo Willems’ Celebration Monday, February 17th at 11:00 a.m. Grades: K-2 Limit: 20 Length: 40 minutes Beloved author, Mo Willems, celebrates his birthday in February!

He is best known for his characters Knuffle Bunny, The Pigeon,

Cat the Cat, Big Frog, and more. Join us as we read some of his

stories and make a craft!

Elephant & Piggie Party Saturday, February 22nd at 11:00 a.m. Grades: K-2 Limit: 20 Length: 45 minutes

Go on an exciting adventure with Mo Willems famous characters

Elephant and Piggie! We’ll read stories and do some fun group

activities.

Art Exploration:

“Celebrating African

American Artists”

Saturday, February 22nd at 12:30 p.m. Grades: K-3 Limit: 20 Length: 1 hour One of February’s observances is Afri-

can American History Month. We will share artist Faith Ringgold’s

book “Tar Beach” and then create our own story-quilts!

Marble Art Tuesday, February 25th at 6:30 p.m. Grades: 3-6 Limit: 20 Length: 45 minutes Come and be an artist for the evening as you create your own beautiful painting! Art skills are not required, just a desire to be creative and have fun!

Groundhog Day Storytime Friday, February 7th at 11:00 a.m. Ages: 18-36 months; Caregiver must be present Limit: 15 Length: 30 minutes Join us for stories, songs & fingerplays that celebrate Ground-

hog Day!

Snowman Storytime Saturday, February 8th at 11:00 a.m. Ages: 3-5; child attends alone Limit: 20 Length: 45 minutes Hear stories, sing songs, do a fun craft and stay warm with a snowman storytime.

Valentine Cupcake Challenge Saturday, February 8th at 1:00 p.m. Grades: 3-5 Limit: 20 Length: 45 minutes Come and show off your artistic abilities by decorating cupcakes for the holiday. Contestants will be judged on creativity, presentation and ar-tistic style. Come to the program if you’re for the challenge!

Mini Techs Saturday, February 15th at 11:00 a.m. Grades: K-2 Limit: 20 Length: 45 minutes

Do you enjoy being artistic on the computer? Then this pro-gram’s for you! Create your own pictures and drawings on the computer by manipulating shapes to your liking. Let’s get cre-ative! No computer experience required.

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.Discover What’s Yours with I-Cash

Thursday, January 30th 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. A representative from the Illinois State Treasurer’s office will be available to help you look for unclaimed property. One in eight Illinois residents has an asset to be claimed in I-Cash. Assets include everything from stocks and CDs, to safe deposit boxes and valuables. Through the I-Cash program, the Illinois State Treasurer’s Unclaimed Property Division connects state residents with their unclaimed property. Stop by and find what’s yours!

This event is free, this is a drop in event,

registration is not required.

Christopher “Bull” Garlington

Author Visit-

Tuesday, Febraury 11th at 7:00 p.m.

Christopher “Bull” Garlington discusses his book Death By Children: I Had Kids So You Don’t Have To. Edgy, rude, self-deprecating and—most importantly—hilarious, this collection of blog posts and columns from award-winning humorist Christopher “Bull” Garlington serves as uproarious evidence that fatherhood is hard, often messy, and always life-altering work. Where other parenting memoirs focus only on the dia-per years, Death by Children proves that a father’s job only gets more complicated as children move into adolescence and prepare to leave the nest. Parents—and dads in particular—will have no trouble recognizing their own daily struggles in the humorous and engaging anecdotes gathered in this book, including favorites "Happy Pulaski Day!," "Poison Control Poster Child Training," and "Raised by Google."

This event is free but advance registration is requested.

February 2014 Adult Programs New Movie Wednesdays

Wednesdays, February

5th, 12th , 19thand 26th

at 2:00 p.m.

Come in and watch a newly released DVD movie on our pro-jector system. Call the adult reference desk to a day or two

ahead to find out what we will be showing.

Movies are free. You must be 18 or older to attend

Calling All Chocoholics!

Do you dream in chocolate?

Tuesday, February 18th

at 6:30 p.m.

Indulge yourself with an all chocolate cooking class with Chef Kate Bradley. Try out real chocolate pudding, mint chocolate bars, white chocolate raspberry bars and chocolate dipped fruit. Recipes and samples are provided.

This program is limited to 50 participants. This event is free but advance registration is required. PTPLD patrons have

priority and may register up to two guests.

Get Covered Illinois Basics Thursday, February 6th at 6:00 p.m.

Are you or someone you know uninsured? Come and meet the In-Person Counselors for Stickney Township. This will be a meet and greet session that will also cover general infor-mation about the Marketplace and what it means to consum-ers. Individuals, families, and small business owners are wel-comed to come learn about Get Covered Illinois – The official Health Marketplace to find the health insurance plan that’s right for them. Learn how most people will get help paying for their health plan, and many may be eligible for low-cost or free coverage.

This event is free but advance registration is required.

Affordable Care Act Information Table

Tuesdays, February 18th, March 18th, April 15th, May 20th, and June 17th 12th, 19th, and 26th 5:00 p.m.- 6:00 p.m.

Are you or someone you know uninsured? Come and meet the In-Person Counselors for Stickney Township. They will provide general information on the Marketplace and what it means to consumers.

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Board of Trustees

James V. Rokaitis, President

Anita Byrne, Vice-President

Diane Shields, Secretary

Ann Trovato, Treasurer

Michael Valerio, Trustee

Claudia Robuck, Trustee

Ruth E. Faklis, Library Director

Dan Kloepper, Editor

Library Board

Meetings

The Library Board meets on the

second Thursday of each month

at 7:30 p.m.

The meetings are open to the

public.

Patrons with

disabilities who plan

to attend library

programs and require

certain accommodations

are asked to contact the

library

at (708) 430-3688

Library Hours

Monday through Thursday

9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Friday and Saturday

9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Prairie Trails

Page Turners

(*A new additional

book club for 20- and

30-somethings.)

Thursday, March 6th

at 7:00 p.m.

We will explore a mix of genres: literary fiction,

historical fiction, young adult fiction, sci-fi, fantasy,

non-fiction, etc.; mostly published within the last

few years.

Join us for our first meeting March 6, 2013 at 7 pm.

This will be a combination organizational meeting

and discussion of our first book, Eleanor & Park by

Rainbow Rowell. Copies will be available at the

Circulation Desk beginning February 3rd. Everyone

is welcome!

Wild Prairie Book Club Thursday, February 20th

at 7p.m.

Join us in discussing Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail by Cheryl Strayed. A limited number of copies will be available at the circulation desk beginning January 16th.