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January 18, 2021 Volume 7 Issue 1.3
*Newsletter of the Dunlap Public Library District
ReDiscover your library. ReDiscover your community.
A m o n g U s Te e n G a m e N i g h t
A m o n g U s Friday, January 22, 7:00p
W h o i s S u s ?
Come play along in this murder-mystery in space game! We’ll meet on Zoom and you’ll get the code for our private game.
Crewmembers can have discussions on Zoom. You will need two devices for this game night—one for Zoom and
one loaded with the free Among Us app.
Email [email protected] for a Zoom invite.
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Youth Services
Z=Zoom
FB=Facebook
Email aedgar@dunlap library.org for Zoom meeting invites to youth programs or with any questions.
Kid Crafts Monday, January 18— Saturday, January 23 While supplies last! Paper Polar Bears. Make your own little Arctic animal friend with this paper polar bear craft! Pick up a bag with supplies and instructions from our Little Red Library or request a bag at our curbside pickup. Choose Your Own Adventure Read-Along Monday, January 18, 9:00a Join us for our new story series designed for elementary aged kids. Ms. Amy will read a section from “Trapped in a Fairy Tale,” and you have all week to watch the video and vote on which di-rection we should take next! FB
Sign & Sing with Communication Junction Tuesday, January 19, 11:30a Join Miss Molly on Facebook for a storytime that is designed to engage your child and en-courage their love of books. Each Sign & Sing is created around a theme and filled with stories, songs, movement, and new signs. FB StoryTimes from History Thursday, January 21, 9:00a Learn about the story of Johan Gutenberg and the invention of the printing press in the 15th century. Johan Gutenberg and the Amazing Printing Press by Bruce Koscielniak. FB Bedtime Stories Thursday, January 21, 7:00p Snuggle up with a blanket or stuffed animal and watch Ms. Amy as she reads some bedtime stories and sings some quiet songs to help little ones fall asleep. FB
TEENS Teen To-Go Kits Monday, January 18— Saturday, January 23 Calendars. Keep track of important dates with a 2021 DIY calendar that you decorate. Pick one up at the Little Red Library or request one at our Curbside Pickup.
Teen Advisory Board (TAB) Tuesday, February 2, 7:00p Have your say in the materials and programs offered by the library! Middle and high schoolers welcome. Meetings and activities count toward student volunteer hours. Pick up a TAB-in-a-Bag kit before the meeting with an agenda, snacks, and an activity. Z YA Social Justice Book Club Tuesday, February 2, 7:30p Join us for our teen book club as we explore books related to is-sues of race, gender, sexuality, and other important topics. Our February book is Clap When You Land by Elizabeth Acevedo. We have a small number of books set aside exclusively for the book club. Extra copies can also be placed on hold. Contact Amy Edgar, youth services librarian, at [email protected] with any questions. Z
Teens, if you need to complete volunteer hours, contact Amy at [email protected]. You can earn volunteer hours with projects online, such as writing book reviews for our website.
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Z=Zoom
FB=Facebook
Email mweyeneth@dunlap library.org for Zoom meeting invites to the adult programs listed or with any questions.
Investor Outlook & Opportunities for 2021
Tuesday, January 19, 11:30a
OR
6:30p
Join us as we take a look at the current state of the economy, what that may mean for investors as we start a new year, and tax planning under the new administration. Presented by Fran McKay of Catalyst Wealth Planning. Z
Chair Yoga Tuesday, January 19, 1:30p
Interested in trying yoga, but don’t think you can do it? This is a Zoom chair yoga class that you do in your own home! Grab an armless chair and your computer or smart phone. No mat needed. If you have a strap/belt, block/books, and a ball/round object, we may use them during our practice.
Instructor led. If you need help with Zoom, please call the library at 309.243.5716 for assistance. Z
Pop-Up-Zoom Yoga
Tuesday, January 19, 5:30p
Wednesday, January 20, 4:30p
Enjoy the diversity of yoga. Join our yogi masters Ruth and Bill for a live yoga practice to be enjoyed in the comfort of your home. Z
Rigid Heddle Weaving Rabble
Thursday, January 28, 1:00p
It’s an at home Rabble! Get out your loom, wind a warp, work on a project. Gather with other weaving folk.
Cooking with Hoopla! Tuesday, February 9, 11:30a We’re combining the joy of cooking and the excellent availability of culinary titles using your free Hoopla account. Join us as we discuss Liddabit Sweets Candy Cookbook by Liz Gutman and Jen King. We’ll be talking about the book and sharing our experiences with any of
the recipes that we tried from the title. Your Hoopla account can be accessed using your library card and pin number. If you need help using Hoopla, please call the library at 309.243.5716 for assistance. Z
CACTUS Club & Knit’n’Stitch
Friday, February 12, 9:30a
Please note this month’s meeting time. It’s a combined artsy day! CACTUS Club and Knit’n’Stitch together virtually! Work on your unfinished projects at home while we share crafting ideas. The challenge theme (should you choose to participate) is the color RED! Your creation can be completely red, have a speck of red, or any amount in between. It’s up to you and your creativity! The challenge reveal will be at 9:45. Z
Adult Services
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“Who Picked This” Book Club
Tuesday, January 19, 10:00a This month we will discuss Little Comfort by Edwin Hill. Our title for February 16 will be The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane by Lisa See. Email mweyeneth@dunlap library.org for a Zoom invite. Walk-n-Talk Book Club Thursday, January 28, 9:00a This month we will be meeting vir-tually to discuss The Dreamers by Karen Thompson Walker. On February 25 we will be discussing His Truth is Marching On: John Lewis and the Power of Hope by Jon Meacham. Email mweyeneth @dunlaplibrary.org for a Zoom invite. Cozy Little Book Club
Do you like a light and entertaining read? This month’s cozy book is Death in Focus by Anne Perry. Our read for March 3 will be Mr. Penumbra’s 24-Hour Bookstore by Robin Sloan. Email mweyeneth @dunlaplibrary.org for a Zoom invite. Page Turners Book Club Thursday, February 4, 1:00p Meet with Dunlap Library’s longest running book club to discuss Once Upon a River by Diane Setterfield. On March 4 we will meet to discuss Beartown by Fredrik Backman. Email kkerckhove@dunlap library.org for a Zoom invite.
An Hour to Kill Book Club
Monday, February 8, 6:30p Mystery, suspense, thriller –fiction and nonfiction! Join us this month as we discuss Baby Teeth by Zoje Stage. Our title for March 8 will be I.Q. by Joe Ide. Email kkerckhove @dunlaplibrary.org for a Zoom invite. Inside Out Book Chat Wednesday, February 10, 11:00a What have you been reading?There are so many books out there! It’s time to share. You’ll have a chance to talk about your recent reads...good, bad, or mediocre. Email mweyeneth@ dunlaplibrary.org for a Zoom invite.
*Artful Reads with Creative Soul Wednesday, February 10, 5:00p We’re joining with Creative Soul Gallery (208 N Second Street) in Dunlap to discuss “arty” reads. This month we will be talking about Writers & Lovers by Lily King. *Registration required. Two spots are available to attend in person at the Gallery. Social distancing will be observed. Please wear a mask. Email mweyeneth@dunlap
library.org for a Zoom invite to attend virtually or to be added to the in-person discussion, please include your phone number and how you wish to attend. The title for our discussion on March 10 will be The Woman in the Green Dress by Tea Cooper.
Dunlap Public Library District 302 S. First St. Dunlap, IL
p: 309.243.5716 f: 309.243.5874
Board of Trustees Brian Puetz – President
Mary Nelson - Vice President Jeff Jensen – Treasurer
Angela Dhall – Secretary Bonnie Windsor
Ron Holohan
Tracy Keyster
Director Laura Keyes-Kaplafka
Adult Services Librarian Melissa Weyeneth
Youth Services Librarian Amy Edgar
Head of Circulation Tina Murphy
Marketing Coordinator Kelly Kerckhove
Circulation Staff Ella, Jana, Josie, Marissa, Mary,
Pauline, Rasheedah, & Sandy
www.dunlaplibrary.org
Curbside Service Hours:
Monday-Friday, 9a-6p
Saturday, 10a-2p
Book Clubs Z