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April | May 2015
Something NEW for
everyone!
We appreciate your patience during the last six months while we
worked hard to improve your library and its services! Construction
is finally complete, and we are working on the details now. Most
of our collections are available for checkout again. We will begin
to offer programs and services in the coming weeks.
The goal of the “new” facility is to provide the community with
a library of the future, built to accommodate the changing ways
that people learn, seek information and engage with each other.
Several new elements include:
• State-of-the-art digital classroom with room for up to 30 people
• Improved service desks with more staff available to assist you
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igh-tech study rooms that can be reserved for up to 2 hours at
a time from home, work or in the library
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ew digital media lab with Macs and software designed to
assist with graphic design, video, music, photography, digitization,
and much more
• New public computer spaces
•M
ore comfortable seating, including a new fireplace in the
Quiet Study Room
• Daily hands-on activities for children to encourage play,
imagination, and creativity
• Collaborative space for teens and adults to work on group projects
We invite you to stop by the library and check out the changes.
We will host an official grand “reopening” on Saturday, April 18,
which will include tours, hands-on demonstrations and fun activities
for all ages!
Grand Opening Celebration
Bunny Hop 2015
More Photos Inside
See page 4
See page 7
See page 2–3
Renovation
Your Library for the Future
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D.
B.
C.
Studio 801
Studio 801 provides state-of-the-art equipment and software designed to help
complete various digital projects. Studio 801 offers the space, hardware, and software
for library patrons to get creative with graphic design, video, music, photography,
digitization, and much more!
Software includes Adobe Creative Suite, DPS App Builder, iPhoto, iMovie, Photobooth
and GarageBand. Digital backgrounds, video loops, and sound effects are also available.
Hardware includes Mac Pro (Late 2013) 3.7GHz Quad-Core w/ 16GB RAM (OS X
Yosemite), Glyph External HDD – 2TB, External Mac CD/DVD SuperDrive, 55” Insignia
TV Display screen, Logitech 1080p Webcam, PreSonus E5 Studio Monitors, 10x20
green screen, light softboxes, microphones, headphones, amplifier, clapperboard, Jay
Turser Electric Guitar, Go Pro Hero 3+ with accessories and a Sony HD video camera.
Studio 801 was funded in part by a generous grant from Best Buy.
State-of-the-Art Digital Classroom
• Holds up to 20 people with laptop computers, 30 without computers
• Digital projection and podium
• Will be used as a flex-space to hold meetings, classes, programs, homework help
center and more
Study Rooms
• 3 large study rooms with whiteboards
• Reserve for up to two hours
• Ability to reserve rooms from home, work or at the library
E.
A. Adult and teen public computers
B. State-of-the-art digital classroom
C.Lobby
D. New materials shelving
E. Studio 801
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A playground for the mind!
Makerspace
K.
• Bright colorful space for hands on creative crafting with planned
daily activities
• Always supplied with paper, crayons, glue sticks, scissors, markers for
make your own craft
Technology
L.
F.Airplane
G. Grocery store
H. iPads in preschool area
I. Lego wall and table
J. TouchIt interactive screen
K.Makerspace
L. New children’s materials and fish tank
M.Airplane reading nook
M.
• 84” interactive TouchIt screen with preloaded apps – can be used by up
to 5 kids at the same time
• New, updated computers – some with touchscreens
• iPads for walk up use with popular educational and entertainment apps
• New printing center
• Two AWE early literacy stations
• Video game space with PS4, Xbox One, and Wii U
Imaginative Play
• Giant airplane-themed playspace for preschoolers
• Supermarket for super fun
• Large scale Light Bright wall
• Make your own airplane and launch it
• Lego wall and table
• Light table with interactive pieces
• Dress up clothes and puppet theater
• Velcro wall with large foam pieces perfect for little hands
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Events
Grand Opening
Celebration
Saturday, April 18
9:30 a.m. | Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
:30 a.m. | Free coffee and doughnuts,
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while supplies last
Promotions and Prize Drawings
n Be one of the first 100 patrons to check out library
materials and take your pick from a Library Fine
voucher, Culver’s Frozen Treat Coupon or a Cozy
Corner Café vendbuck.
0 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Library tours and staff
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demonstrations
n Adults can enter for a chance to win themed
1-3 p.m. | Appearance by
favorite storybook character
Pete the Cat
n Kids can enter for a chance to win tickets to Elephant
1:00 p.m. | Performance by
Wauconda High School Swing Choir
ll day | Kid City Makerspace
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activities: DIY facepainting and
Pete the Cat coloring sheets
gift baskets.
and Piggie at the Apollo Theater.
n Teens can enter for a chance to win AMC
movie passes.
n Enter your newsletter drawing slip on page 8 for a
chance to win an Acer Chromebook. One entry
per household.
All day | Zentangle art activity
National Library Week
April 12–18
“Unlimited possibilities @ your library”
Celebrate and participate in our drop-in fun all week long!
· D
aily Kid City Makerspace crafts based on your
favorite authors and characters, such as Eric Carle,
Mo Willems, Give a Cat a Cupcake and Pete the Cat.
· Update your account notification option with email
or text and receive a Culver’s Frozen Treat Coupon.
· Prize drawings for all ages.
·T
eens and adults who get a library card will
receive earbuds, while supplies last.
· Zentangle Art daily from 3 p.m. – 5 p.m.
· P
erformance by Wauconda Middle School Jazz
Band on Thursday, April 16 at 7 p.m.
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· Kids who get a library card will receive a Culver’s
coin, while supplies last.
· Food for fines will be accepted. Not valid for
replacement costs or collection fees.
Any fees must be paid at the Adult Help Desk at the time of registration. There is no registration required
for most programs without fees.
Moon
Adult Programs
ver Wauconda
Wednesday, April 29 | 7 – 9 p.m.
NOVEL THOUGHTS
Saturdays | 10:30 a.m.
April 25
The Pearl Diver by Jeff Talarigo
Study the springtime night sky with the Lake
County Astronomy Society! All ages will enjoy
viewing galaxies light years away through high
powered telescopes. Fun and educational!
n Studio 118 Art Open House
Thursday, April 9 - 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
It’s the biggest night of the year for the talented youngsters in our community! Enjoy
an amazing display of art, activities for the kids and music provided by the Matthews
Middle School Jazz Band.
n Inquiring Minds Discussion Group
Saturdays | 2 p.m.
April 18, May 16
This group meets monthly to discuss American foreign policy challenges and international politics. Stop by the library and pick up your reading list and book.
n Genealogy Interest Group
April 23 | 7 p.m.
Looking for ancestors in all the wrong places? Share your triumphs, commiserate over
frustrations, and get help when you need it.
May 30
All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr
TUESDAY NIGHT GIRLS CLUB
Tuesdays | 7 p.m.
April 14
An Untamed State by Roxane Gay
May 12
When I Found You by Catherine Ryan Hyde
FRIDAY MORNING MYSTERIES BOOK CLUB
Fridays | 10 a.m.
April 10
Inherit the Dead by Lee Child, et al
May 8
A Circle of Wives by Alice LaPlante
BEYOND FICTION BOOK CLUB
Mondays | 7 p.m.
April 6
An Invisible Thread by Laura Schroff
May 4
Lean In by Sheryl Sandberg
MOTHER DAUGHTER BOOK CLUB
Saturdays | 10:30 a.m.
This book club is open to girls in grades 6 – 8
and the special women in their lives. Books are
available at the Adult Help Desk.
May 9
From the Mixed-up Files of Mrs. Basil E.
Frankweiler by E.L. Konisburg
Chromebo
ok
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En Español
n Colorín Colorado
n Noche Mexicana de juegos
Para familias con niños en preescolar
hasta tercer grado.
Cuentos, canciones, manualidades y
mucha diversión.
Martes 5 de mayo | 6:30 p.m.
Para toda la familia.
Ven a la biblioteca a celebrar el cinco
de mayo jugando lotería y pirinola,
escuchando música mexicana y
disfrutando de algunos típicos bocadillos
mexicanos. ¡Celebremos juntos!
Este programa es gratis y no requiere
de inscripción.
Martes 14 de abril | 6:30 p.m.
“En la nueva biblioteca”
Martes 19 de mayo | 6:30 p.m.
“¿Aburrido? ¡Nunca!”
Martes 26 de mayo | 6:30 p.m.
Programa para adultos
Acompáñanos en esta amena reunión en donde tendremos oportunidad
de platicar y compartir ideas, consejos y conocimientos de la vida diaria
con gente como nosotros mismos. En cada reunión abarcaremos un tema
distinto que escogeremos entre todos. En la primera cita decidiremos
algunos temas, nos relajaremos con una taza de café, té o chocolate caliente
con galletas y disfrutaremos de entretenidas charlas entre los participantes.
Si tienes hijos en edad preescolar hasta cuarto grado y no tienes con quien
dejarlos, no te preocupes, en el salón de cuentos de Kid City tendremos un
programa especialmente para ellos llamado Pequeños en acción. ¡Anímate a
acompañarnos!
n Pequeños en acción
Martes 26 de mayo | 6:30 p.m.
Para niños en preescolar a 4 grado, hijos de papás participando en
Conocimientos compartidos.
Cuentos, ejercicios, juegos y manualidades divertidísimas.
Gran Inauguración
Sábado 18 de abril
• 9:30 a.m. - Ceremonia de inauguración
• 9:30 a.m. - Café y donas gratis hasta agotar existencia
• 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. – Tours de la biblioteca y demostraciones
• 1-3 p.m. – Invitado especial en Kid City – Pete the Cat
• 1:00 p.m. - Presentación especial del Coro de Wauconda High School
• Actividades todo el día en el centro creativo de Kid City
•S
i eres uno de las primeras 100 personas en sacar algún material prestado
podrás escoger un cupón gratis para Culvers, Cozy Corner Café y otros más.
• Rifa de una canasta llena de sorpresas para adultos
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ifa para ganar 4 boletos para la obra de Elephant and Piggie en el
teatro Apollo
• Rifas para los adolescentes para ganar pases para el cine AMC
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Jueves 30 de abril | 6:30 p.m.
Para toda la familia.
Festejemos a nuestros niños con una divertida e
interactiva presentación de bailes latinoamericanos
“La Rumba.” Tendremos regalos para todos los niños
y ¡mucha diversión para todos!
Este programa es gratis y no requiere de inscripción.
n Lotería
Martes 21 de abril a las 6:30 p.m.
Ven a la biblioteca a jugar lotería con toda la familia.
Este programa es gratis y no requiere de inscripción.
Semana Nacional de la
Biblioteca
Del 12 al 18 de abril
Posibilidades ilimitadas en tu biblioteca
¡Celebra y participa en estas actividades toda la semana!
• Actividades diferentes todos los días basadas en
tus autores y personajes favoritos tales como Eric
Carle, Mo Willems, Pete the Cat y otros.
• Arte Zentangle toda la semana de 3 p.m. – 5 p.m.
• Rifas con premios para todas las edades
• Concierto presentado por el grupo de Jazz de
Wauconda Middle School el Jueves 16 de abril a las 7 p.m
• Los niños que saquen una tarjeta de la biblioteca
recibirán un cupón para Culver’s hasta agotar existencia
• Los adolescentes y adultos que saquen una tarjeta
de la biblioteca recibirán unos audífonos hasta
agotar existencia
• Será aceptada comida a cambio de multas, con
excepción de costos de reemplazo y gastos de colección
Event
SAVE THE DATE
We’ll be kicking off the Fourth Annual Bunny Hop on
Saturday, April 4th at 9:00 a.m.
Whether you run, walk or cheer, come on out to what is becoming
one of our community’s popular events, the Bunny Hop. No, it’s not
a dancing event. It’s a 4-mile run, 2-mile walk/fun run for families,
individuals, seniors and students of all ages. This year we are featuring
a Junior Bunny Hop – Mini-Dash for kids 10 years and under. Last
year’s Bunny Hop registered over 600 participants!! Don’t miss out
on this fun opportunity to support our Wauconda Area Library!
THE COURSE: The Bunny Hop 4-mile run is a timed event through a
hilly neighborhood around beautiful Bangs Lake. The 2-mile walk/
fun run is a flat course in a neighborhood and around the Wauconda
Park District. Both courses will be clearly marked with volunteers
strategically placed to cheer you on.
REGISTRATION FORMS are available at the library, Bliss Wine and
Gifts and Bulldogs Grill.
ONLINE REGISTRATION is available at www.wauclib.org and
raceroster.com. Completed registrations can be turned in at the
library, and at both Bliss and Bulldogs. Race time packet pick-up
will be held on Friday, April 3rd from 4:30 to 9 p.m. at Bliss Wine
and Gifts. Bunny Hop t-shirts will be in your packet if you are one of
the first 600 registered.
GOALS OF THE BUNNY HOP
First and foremost, the Bunny Hop promotes community and physical
fitness. The grounds of the library are filled with area residents
out to run, walk, or watch. The proceeds from the race are used to
benefit the Wauconda Area Library. Thus far, the funds contributed to
the purchase price of our library van and the fantastic new
electronic sign.
The morning’s festivities begin at 9:00 a.m. with runners and walkers
lining up at the starting line. Once the runners and walkers begin
their course, preparations are made for the second half of the morning.
The Junior Bunny Hop – Mini-Dash will take place, after the race
has finished, on the library grounds. After its conclusion, there will
be music, prizes, awards and more. The target time for awards is
10:15 a.m. with the event ending at 10:30 a.m.
The Bunny will be encouraging the crowd to cheer at the finishing
line. This year he’s bringing back his friend, the Chick, to meet &
greet junior bunny attendees. Be sure to bring your cameras because
The Bunny and the Chick will be available for pictures.
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Grand Opening
Celebration
Bunny Hop 2015
Lots of activities!
See page 4
For more information
See page 7
VISIT US ONLINE!
www.wauclib.org
E-MAIL ADDRESS
[email protected]
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Terry Stevig, President
Joanne E. Miller, Vice President
Deborah Hughes, Secretary
Ernest W. Kosty, Treasurer
Gina Jefson
Mary Hultquist
William Pankey
The Board meets on the second
Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m.
LIBRARY DIRECTOR
Tom Kern
MANAGERS
Julie Cerqua | Administrative Services
Elizabeth Greenup | Collection and
Information Services
Teri Herchenbach | Patron Services
LIBRARY CLOSINGS
Easter| Sunday, April 5
Memorial Day| Monday, May 25
Enter to Win
Win an Acer Chromebook
In celebration of National Library Week and
in honor of our grand opening celebration,
please fill out the form below for your chance
to win an Acer Chromebook (11.6-Inch,
2GB). Please return the form to any
service desk at the library. One entry per
household. Winner will be notified on
Monday, April 19. Good luck!
OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
First name
Last name
Phone
for donations from the following
groups or individuals
Women’s Club in memory of Doris
Weidner
Island Lake Women’s Club
Pearl Hoy
Raymond Andrews Family in honor
of the Blomberg family
Carol Zalewski
Jing Wei
Friends of the Library
Email
Do you have a Wauconda Area Library card?
n YES
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