January Youth Programs

JANUARY, 2014

Skate your way to your reading goal! Our Chicago Wolves Winter Reading Pro-

gram runs until Saturday, January 18th

. There is still time to sign up! Win great

prizes including tickets to a Chicago Wolves hockey game! Full program infor-

mation is available at the youth services desk.

Storytimes Storytimes are six week sessions that run Monday,

January 20th through Thursday, February 27th

Toddler Time Ages: 18-36 months Limit: 15 per session plus caregiver Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m. or Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. Sessions last 30 minutes This interactive storytime will feature short stories, finger plays, action rhymes and songs! Toddlers will develop social interaction with others and help encourage language skills. Caregiver is strongly encouraged to partici-pate with child.

Preschool Story Time Ages: 3-5 (not in kindergarten); children must attend alone Limit: 20 per session Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m. or Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. Sessions last 40 minutes Have fun with engaging books, finger plays, action rhymes and songs as child builds their early literacy skills in preparation for kindergarten.

After School Club Grades: K-2 Limit: 20 per session Wednesdays at 4:00 p.m. Session lasts 45 minutes Children in grades K-2 are invited to join an after school club where they will

read some great stories, participate in projects,

crafts, and/or games.

Tween Scheme Grades: 3-5 Limit: 20 per session Mondays at 4:00 p.m. Sessions last 45 minutes Children in grades 3-5 are invited to join this exciting, program where each week is something different, offering a variety of individual and group activi-ties. Tweens will make crafts, read stories, play games, and even do some science experiments.

Find a snowflake hidden somewhere in

the children’s department of the library

everyday throughout the month of Janu-

ary.

Participation is for children of all ages.

Teen Programs

(Grades 7-12) Teen Craft Night Monday, January 13th at 7:00 p.m.

Make your very own bottle cap necklace! Please bring photos to use for your necklace.

Winter Eats with Chef Kate Tuesday, January 21st at 7:00 p.m. Come enjoy food that will warm you up this wintery season. Chef Kate will have recipes that will keep you warm and cozying up with a good book.

Teen Advisory Board Monday, January 27th, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Need to earn service hours? You can receive service hours for participating in our Teen Advisory Board! Share your thoughts on what the library can offer you in books, pro-grams and more! Snacks will be provided.

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STEAM Programs Come and join one of our STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) programs at the library. This month’s theme

will be colors. (Paint may be used—Please dress accordingly)

Science Sprouts Thursday, January 16th at 10:00 a.m. Ages: 3-5 Limit: 20 Length: 45 minutes

STEAM Squad Monday, January 13th at 4:00 p.m. Grades: K-2 Limit: 20 Length: 45 minutes

Mad Scientists: Technicolor Shadows – A Lesson in Light and Color Wednesday, January 15th at 4:00 p.m. Grades: 3-5 Limit: 15 Length: 1 hour

Registration is required for all programs unless otherwise noted. We do not take registration over the phone A Prairie Trails Library Card is required at time of signup and must be presented at time of program. An adult can sign up to three children on one adult library card.

Family Storytime and Treasure Hunt Saturday, January 18th, at 11:00 a.m. Ages: 3-5 Limit: 20 Length: 45 minutes A wonderful opportunity for family members and children to

come together and have some fun. Our time together will in-

clude pirate stories, songs, craft, and a treasure hunt.

Art Exploration: A Trip to “Uncle Andy’s” Saturday, January 25th at 1:00 p.m. Limit: 20 Length: 1 hour Grades: K-3 We’re getting the New Year off to a rollicking, artsy start! Come

learn about the fabulous work of Andy Warhol. We’ll read an

artist-inspired story and make some great “Pop Art.”

Snowflake Workshop Tuesday, January 28th, at 6:30 p.m. Grades: 3-6 Limit: 20 Length: 1 hour Join the fun as we make snowflake prints, talk about the right weather conditions for snow, and finally make a snow globe. Supplies will be provided. See you soon!

Winnie-the-Pooh Storytime Friday, January 10th at 11:00 a.m. Ages: 18-36 months; Caregiver must be pre-sent Limit: 15 Length: 30 minutes Come celebrate the January birthday of the author of the Win-nie-the-Pooh books, A. A. Milne, by sharing stories about our favorite bear.

Winter Wonderland Saturday, January 11th at 11:00 a.m. Grades: 4-6 Limit: 20 Length: 45 minutes You’ve been invited to create a winter wonderland! Make your own winter wreath, magnets, snowflakes and scarf to take home. Come and unwind at the library with some hot chocolate and crafts!

LEGO Club Saturday, January 11th at 1:00 p.m. Ages: 5-12 Limit: 30 Length: 45 minutes Imagine, create, BUILD! Join us for LEGO fun. We provide the

Legos, and you provide the imagination. All materials must

stay at the library, so parents bring a camera to capture your

child’s creations.

National Hug Day

Tuesday, January 14 at 11:00 a.m. Ages: 18-36 months; Caregiver must be present Limit: 15 Length: 30 minutes The January celebration of National Hug Day encourages us to givea comforting cuddle to those we care about. Come get cozy with stories & songs about giving and receiving hugs!

Pencils and Pens and Tape, Oh My….

While the library will not ‘lend’ these to patrons we do sell them at minimal

expense to the buyer. The supplies we offer are as follows:

Flash-drives $6.00 each Headphones $1.00 each

Staplers $1.00 each Tape 25 cents each

Pens 10 cents each Pencils 5 cents each

Erasers 2 for 5 cents Paper clips 2 for 1 cent

Please note we will not provide (to adult or child) scissors, white out, notebook

paper nor any other office supply not listed here.

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In Memory Of…...

Tax Time is

Approaching…

The Prairie Trails Public Library District will be working in cooperation with the Internal Revenue Service in providing the most requested Tax forms for the convenience of our patrons.

After Monday, January 6, 2014, the forms will be available in the foyer of the library.

If you do not see the form you need – whether federal or state – ask the adult reference librarians to assist you.

January 2013 Adult Programs Wednesday,

January 8th

at 10.00 a.m.

Brrrrrr Breakfast Bingo!

Have a cup of hot coffee and try your luck at bingo! Prizes will be awarded to game winners.

This program is limited to 40 participants. This event is free but advance registration is required. PTPLD patrons have

priority and may register up to two guests.

You must be 18+ to play.

Trustee Vacancy – Names Requested

Due to the passing of Trustee Kenneth J. Twadell, the library’s Board of Trustees is required to fill the vacant position. Therefore, residents of the Prairie Trails Public Library District are invited to submit their name, legal address and a state-ment as to why they would like to serve as a library Trustee. Any additional information such as a resume, letters of recom-mendation, etc. may be added to your submission.

At their January 9th regular meeting the Board will set the date(s) for candidate interviews. Please send inquiries to: Board of Trustees, Prairie Trails Public Library District, 8449 South Moody Avenue, Burbank, IL 60459.

Thursday, January 30th

at 6:30 p.m.

Card Making Class

Spend a delightful evening at Prairie Trails Library and get in touch with YOUR creative side! Join Penny from Stampin’ Up!® for a fun evening making seasonal projects for those special people in your life. Handmade cards and gifts are fun to receive because they truly speak from the heart and are treasured for a lifetime. There’s no better way to show someone you care.

This program is limited to 20 participants. This event is free but advance registration is required. PTPLD patrons have priority and may register one guest.

The library is saddened to announce that Trustee Kenneth J. Twadell passed away on Thursday,

December 5, 2013. We set our flag at half staff in honor of his memory and service to our library

and community.

Mr. Twadell began his term(s) as a library Trustee in 1995. Over a decade of his service was as the

library Board’s Treasurer. He was instrumental in the passage of the referendum that helped sup-

port the costs involved with the library’s building addition of 2001. Mr. Twadell served on the

Board’s building committee during the last three renovations of the library. Mr. Twadell’s dedica-

tion, commitment, breath of knowledge, friendship and sense of humor will be greatly missed by his

fellow Trustees and library staff.

Tuesday, January 14th

at 6: 30 p.m.

Bacon-licious with Chef Kate

Bacon! Bacon! Bacon! Chef Kate Bradley will show you some great recipes using your favorite ingredient…. Bacon!

This program is limited to 50 participants. This event is free but advance

registration is required. PTPLD patrons have priority and may register

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PRAIRIE TRAILS PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT

8449 MOODY AVENUE

BURBANK, IL 60459

Phone:708-430-3688

Fax: 708-430-5596

E-mail: pts@prairietrailslibrary.org

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Board of Trustees

James V. Rokaitis, President

Anita Byrne, Vice-President

Diane Shields, Secretary

Ann Trovato, Treasurer

Michael Valerio, Trustee

Claudia Robuck, Trustee

Ruth E. Faklis, Library Director

Dan Kloepper, Editor

Library Board

Meetings

The Library Board meets on the

second Thursday of each month

at 7:30 p.m.

The meetings are open to the

public.

Patrons with

disabilities who plan

to attend library

programs and require

certain accommodations

are asked to contact the

library

at (708) 430-3688

Library Hours

Monday through Thursday

9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Friday and Saturday

9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Wednesdays,

January

8th , 15

th , 22nd

and 29th

at 2:00 p.m.

New Movie Wednesdays

Come in and watch a newly released DVD

movie on our projector system. Call the adult

reference desk to a day or two ahead to find

out what we will be showing.

Movies are free. You must be 18 or older to

attend.

Thursday

January 16th

at 7:00 p.m.

Wild Prairie Book Club

Planning Meeting New members are always welcome. Join us and help

us determine the books we will be discussing in the

new year.

Library Closed

New Years Eve

Tuesday, December 31st

New Years Day

Wednesday, January 1st