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Teens in grades 6 – 12 can enjoy many types of video gaming including Guitar Hero World Tour, Mario Kart, DDR and more on several platforms at our monthly club. No registration, but questions can be sent to teenservices@stdl.org or (847) 923-3191.
Monday, May 4 7:30 – 8:30 p.m. Youth Services Classroom
Watch a professional glass blower create an original glass object. Sharon Jordan of Talisman Glass will demonstrate the techniques. Cost: $50 for transportation, tour and lunch. To register call the Information/Magazine Desk at 847-923-3347.
Friday, May 8 9 A.M. – 3 P.M.
Here are two sources to use to follow the developing 2009 flu outbreak:
2009 (H1N1) Flu Information from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
H1N1 Flu Map from Google. Note: Only use the arrows and other navigation aids on the map to move around and zoom in on the map. Entering a search will take you away from the map.
Learn how to create fabulous centerpieces and tablescapes. To register call the Information/Magazine Desk at 847-923-3347.
Tuesday, May 5 7:30-9:00 P.M. Rasmussen South
Learn the healthy rewards of laughter. Om Johari will show you how to lead a more enjoyable life. To register call the Information/Magazine Desk at 847-923-3347.
Monday, May 4 7:30 – 9:00 P.M. Rasmussen North
With over 30 electronic newsletters, there’s something for everyone. Click on the “Library Newsletters” button on the right-hand side of this screen. To see the current issue of a newsletter, simply click on the e-newsletter name. To sign up, check off the newsletter(s) you would like to receive and enter your name, email and a password you will remember. Sign up for any of our electronic newsletters by the end of April and be entered into a drawing for a $25 gift card from Barnes & Noble Booksellers (winner will be notified by email).
The library will host a Family Wii tournament sponsored by the Audiovisual Department. Each team will consist of a child (age 8-12) and a parent or grandparent, playing MarioKart. Please join us for snacks and prizes for the winners. Sign up by calling (847) 923-3181 or sending an email to lteipel@stdl.org. Registration limited to 30 teams.
Sunday, April 26, 6:30-8:30 pm, Rasmussen Room
Keep up with books on the Green movement by reading ourGreen Pages newsletter. You will find a mix of Green programs held here at the library as well as 7 or 8 new books that the library has received. Simply click on the Library Newsletters button to your right, make your choices, and enter your account information. It’s a whole new way of browsing!
A panel of financial planners walks you through the opportunities and pitfalls of investing and planning for your future, based on their book, “Investing in an Uncertain Economy for Dummies”. To register call the Info/Magazine Desk at 847-923-3347.
Thursday, April 23 7:30-9 P.M. Adult Classroom
Wm.Kmiecik, CPA-PFS, of Wisdom Investments, Inc., will conduct a class designed to help individuals without a detailed knowledge of investing to understand the basic types of investments and how they differ. The class will encourage wise investing and help people avoid some of the pitfalls of unwise investing. To register, call the Information/Magazine Desk at 847-923-3347.
Wednesday, April 22 7:30-9 P.M. Adult Classroom
