The changing of the guard... 

We're saying goodbye to Paul Mills, who in the short time that he was director of the Library, was instrumental in some of the changes that we're seeing here at Acorn.  Paul, you will be missed.

Now, a Note from Our Interim Director, Eric Werthmann...

It was with great pleasure that I accepted the Board of Trustees' generous offer to serve as acting director of the library. This is an exciting time at the Acorn, with the recent introduction of eBooks for our patrons and the continuation of a renovation project that will result in a fresh and inviting space for the Library. I intend to work hard to continue to improve the Library's services and resources so as to better meet the needs of our patrons.

I moved to Illinois in late 2008 and I have been working at the Library as a reference librarian and head of adult programming since February 2009. Prior to this, I received my Masters of Science in Library Science from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2008. My youth was spent in the Northeast, mostly in Connecticut. While I am a relative newcomer to the area, it has been an immense privilege to meet so many wonderful patrons and to serve such a welcoming community.

I'd also like to take this opportunity to thank Karen Miner for agreeing to serve as our interim construction manager.  Karen has been our business services manager since May 2002 and she will act in her new role until our current construction project is substantially complete. Karen is an extremely talented manager and I know that she will ensure that the renovation will proceed as efficiently as possible.  

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                      Your eBooks Have Landed!      

OverDrive's eBooks are now available at Acorn.  This service is compatible with many devices--including PCs, Macs, Barnes & Noble Nooks, Sony Readers, Borders Kobo, Droids, and Apple iPads and iPhones.  At this time, you are not able to download these eBooks onto an Amazon Kindle.

Check our website for access and downloading instructions. Questions? Please contact the Reference Department.  

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Summer Reading Continues...

Here's a look at some July programs for the kids:  

Young Adult Book Discussion Group - Friday July 1 @ 3:30pm,  Ages 11 and up - We'll be reading Maze Runner by James Dashner.  Register and get a copy of this book at the Youth Services Department.

Kids in the City Concert - Tuesday, July 5 @ 11am.  Laura Doherty will acoustically rock your kids with her folk music.  Registration is required.

Acorn Teen Corp, Outdoor Bowling Pin Touch - Thursday, July 7 @7pm.  Love to volunteer?  Like to do fun activities?  Join this group!

Adventures Across America Show - Friday, July 8 @ 10:30am. 

Ages preschool and up.  We'll take a fun-filled look at the humorous adventures and inspirational stories of the people who make America great!  Registration is required. 

Kinetic Performance, Laura Ernst -Thursday, July 14 @ 6:30pm.  All ages.  You've never seen a show like this before - guaranteed!  She juggles, hula hoops, and shows other amazing skills from inside a human sized hamster ball!  Registration required.

Teen Techies - Saturday, July 16 @10am.  Interested in learning more about Facebook, Twitter or email?  Our teen volunteers can help you learn these skills.  Registration required. 

Book Buddies - Friday, July 22.  Session 1: 2-2:30pm, Session 2:    2:30-3pm.  Ages 3-5  Teen volunteers will team up with 1-2 preschool children for storytime.  Registration is required. 

Stories in the Park - Wednesday, July 27@ 6:30pm.  Bring the family and participate in activities, songs and stories in the park area.  In the case of incliment weather, storytime will be held in the Youth Services Department.