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Better Together
Summer Reading Challenge
For Kids & Teens * June 4-Aug. 6
Starting this Saturday, June 4, kids (birth-grade 6) can make their summer reading pledge - all that's needed to get started is a reading log available at the Kids & Teens Ask Us Desk. When kids reach their goal, they will receive one free book of their choosing and a ticket for our grand prize drawing. To
redeem this offer, they must show their completed log to staff.
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Summer Reading Kick-Off:
Building Community Event
Saturday, June 4, 1-3 p.m.
Families can build using Keva planks, LEGOs, Toobalinks, and Strawbees, plus pick up their reading logs and yard signs. Enjoy sweet treats and have fun!
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Call to Action Workshop
Kids in grades 3-6 who want to make a difference will plan and run a donation drive to benefit the community. We'll provide the tools and training needed on Wednesday, June 1, 1-3 p.m. Register here. Presented by Gower West teachers Mrs. Candless and Mrs. Bjork. |
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Little Free Library
Building Project
Kids in grades 6-8 who want to learn how to design, build, and use power tools can join us on Tuesday, June 7 and Thursday, June 9, 3-4:30 p.m. at Gower Middle School, 7941 S. Madison St. in Burr Ridge to build a Little Free Library. Presented by Gower Middle School teacher Mr. Zawlocki. Register by clicking the dates above. |
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Community Gardening Project
with Sunny Patch
Families can plant a pop-up community garden at the library with the Good Worx Sunny Patch Project on Thursday, June 9, 6:30-8:30 p.m. All of the food grown will be shared with local at-risk families. Presented by Good Worx Inc. Register here. |
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Books Recommending Movies
Overwhelmed trying to choose your next movie to check out? In addition to the useful topic lists put together by our staff, we have books recommending movies (on the shelf at 791.4 in the Adult Department) including 1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die, Roger Ebert's The Great Movies I, II, and III, and more. And if we don't own the movie you're looking for, we'll do our best to borrow it from another library for you!
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Beginner's Genealogy
Begin researching your family history using the library's online resources on Wednesday, June 1, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Must be proficient with the mouse, keyboard, and Internet use. Register here. |
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Digital Media Makerspace
Experiment with our digital media equipment this Friday, June 3, 7-9 p.m. Make videos, use a green screen, record a podcast, play a digital instrument, or create with our 3D printer. For 20-30 somethings only. Register here. |
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Ask the Master Gardener
Master Gardeners from the University of Illinois Extension Service will be in the lobby to answer your gardening questions on Monday, June 6, 6-8 p.m.
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Programs through June 7
At the time this list is published, there are still openings in these programs. Each program is linked to its description and registration form (when required). Drop-in programs have an asterisk (*).
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6/1
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1 PM
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6/1
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6:30 PM
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6/2
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11:45 AM
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6/3
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7 PM
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6/4
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10 AM
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6/4
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1 PM
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6/4
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7 PM
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6/6
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10:30 AM
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6/6
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6 PM
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6/6
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6 PM
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6/6
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7 PM
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6/7
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9:30 AM
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6/7
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3 PM
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6/7
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6:30 PM
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Teal: Kids & Families
Blue: Mid-Kids
Purple: Teens
Red: Adults
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Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-9 p.m. | Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | Sunday 1-5 p.m.
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