Band leader Steve Anthony has been delighting audiences throughout Chicagoland and the great Midwest since 1989. He is a connoisseur of dance band music from the 20’s, 30’s and 40’s. For additional information go to Musically Yours. Town Square - Monday July 6 from 6:45 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. Rain date: July 9
Steve Anthony Orchestra – Town Square
July 3, 2009 by barbaraNight Owl Reference Service Ceases June 30th
June 30, 2009 by claireThe regional Night Owl Reference service is ceasing operation at the end of the day June 30th. You can still get those late night reference questions answered through AskAway, our chat reference service which is available 24/7 every day of the year. Email us any time – but questions received after the library closes will receive a reply when we open in the morning. Just click on the Ask Us button on the left side of the homepage.
Limited Edition Big Band – Town Square
June 25, 2009 by barbaraUnder the direction of band leader Richard Gulbrandsen, the Limited Edition Big Band joins us with an extensive musical selection of big band, swing, jazz and dance arrangements. Vocalist: Julie Ann Caselli. For more information go to the June issue of Musically Yours.
Town Square – Monday, June 29 from 6:45 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. Rain date: July 2.
Find an Area Green Club in Our Green Blog
June 25, 2009 by claireLooking for an area ‘”green” club for bicycling or gardening, a farmers market or recycling information? Find that and more in the STDL green blog – Come to the Green Side. Just click on the logo on the right side of our homepage.
Hanover Park Branch Closed – June 24th
June 24, 2009 by claireThe Hanover Park Branch closed at noon due to broken air conditioning and excessive heat in the building. The marionette show at 1:00 was moved to the Central Library Rasmussen Room at 1:30 pm.
STDL Employee to be Honored as Parade Marshall
June 23, 2009 by terryJane Davey, Coordinator at the Hoffman Estates Branch Library, has been honored by Mayor McLeod to be the Parade Marshall for the Hoffman Estates 4th of July parade. This year Hoffman Estates is celebrating their 50th anniversary and Jane Davey is one of the original residents of Hoffman Estates, plus she celebrated her 40 years with our library. Congratulations, Jane!
Download and Listen to an Audiobook!
June 22, 2009 by claireTravel and vacation season is a great time to listen to audiobooks on the road or at the beach! Find downloadable audiobooks on our website under Digital Media. Register for a class on downloading , Thursday, June 25th from 7-8:30 P.M. in the Rasmussen South Room by calling the Info/Magazine Desk at 847-923-3347.
Free Amplified Phone Demonstration – June 20th
June 20, 2009 by claireOn Saturday, June 20th, 11-3 pm, the Schaumburg Township Disability Services and the Library Extension Services will host a demonstration of the free, amplified phones from the Illinois Telecommunications Access Corp. Residents will be able to do a “live” test call on each of the 4 phones and select which one they hear most clearly on. They are free to qualified IL residents with a certified hearing loss.
Stories in Town Square Cancelled – Friday, June 19
June 19, 2009 by claireStories in Town Square – scheduled for today – Friday, June 19th – is cancelled due to severe weather.
Tenors 3 – Town Square
June 18, 2009 by barbaraThis trio of classically trained tenor vocalists presents a diverse musical landscape encompassing opera, Broadway, operetta and ethnic songs enchanted with theatrical flare. Comprised of Richard Gersten, Oscar Menoyo and David Carmona with mezzo-soprano Paula Mrazek. For more information go to Musically Yours. Join us on Monday, June 22 – 6:45 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. in Town Square. Rain date: Thursday, June 25
