On Thursday, Nov. 6 from 7-8 p.m., award-winning author Mitali Perkins will speak in the Youth Services Classroom for ages 10 & up. Her titles include Monsoon Summer, Rickshaw Girl and the First Daughter series. A book sale and autographing will follow the presentation. Free tickets will be distributed in Youth Services at 6:40 p.m.
Archive for October, 2008
On Wednesday, November 5, the library will hold a Craft Fair and Flea Market from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., in the Rasmussen Room. Craft items will include, jewelry, art work, hand-made scarves, hats, cookie jars, and bags. A wide variety of flea market selections will include toys, children’s clothes and jackets, household articles, film cameras and much more. Cash and checks only.
Early voting for Suburban Cook County begins here at the library on October 13 and runs through October 30. Hours are M-F — 8:30 A.M. – 5 P.M., Saturday — 9 A.M. – 5 P.M. and Sunday — 9 A.M. to Noon. A government-issued photo I.D. is required.
Johnny Gabor is a pianist and an entertainer extraordinaire. He will be joined by vocalist Connie Marshall, percussionist, Daniella Montoya, bassist, Kelly Summers and drummer Rusty Jones. You won’t want to miss this exceptional program! Refer to Musically Yours for more information.
Monday, October 27 from 7 - 8:30 p.m. Audiovisual Theatre
Do you have a product or service to sell? The difference between success and failure for many businesses comes down to market planning activities. No matter what business you are in, a sound marketing plan is vital. Attend this session and discover how you can develop a dynamic marketing plan.
Monday, October 27 7:30 – 9:00 p.m. Rasmussen North
Patrons ages 6 & up are invited to an evening of interactive storytelling. Join us in the Rasmussen Room at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 24- if you dare! Free tickets will be distributed in Youth Services at 6:10 p.m.
Tickets Still Available for Manon Opera and All Shook Up
Published October 21, 2008 Uncategorized Leave a CommentTickets are still available for the trips to the Manon Opera at the Lyric Opera of Chicago (Fee: $107 for gratuity, ticket and transportation) on Friday, October 24th – 5:15-11:15 p.m. – and to the All Shook Up performance at the Lincolnshire/Marriott (Cost: $70 for dinner, gratuity, ticket and transportation) on Thursday, October 30th – 5:15-11:15 p.m. To register call 847-923-3347.
Homework Help Prize Winners – You Can Be a Winner, Too!
Published October 21, 2008 Uncategorized Leave a CommentEric, Yasmeen and Mohammed have won MP3 players, Vaibhav, Tytiana and Nazneen have won $10 Best Buy cards, and Colette, Roshani and Natasha have won $10 Barnes & Noble gift cards! You could win one of these prizes, too, by using the Live Homework Help service, and then clicking on the “Take STDL’s Live Homework Help Survey” button to take the library’s survey. You will need to exit out of Live Homework Help to take the survey afterwards. The last weekly prize drawing is October 29, so check out this great online tutoring service, and take the survey!
Check the safety of your bank or savings and loan with LACE Quarterly Financial Institution Rating, Highline’s Bank and S&L Quarterly (formerly Sheshunoff Bank and S&L Quarterly) and The Street.com Rating Guide to Banks and Thrifts, all available in the Reference section of the library. Online you can check Bauer Financial’s Star Ratings or Bank Rate Monitor.
Learn to use your computer, scanner, digital camera and inkjet printer for some great crafting projects. Join STDL staff members for a demonstration and a display of craft projects using PrintMaster Platinum 18. There will be a drawing for several photo-related crafting items. Must be present to win. To register, call 847-923-3347.
Thursday, October 23 7:30-9:00 P.M. Adult Classroom
