Debbie W.
Thank you to Librarian Debbie Wordinger for 34 years of service!

Debbie Wordinger, Head of our Adult Services Department, will retire this week after 34 years of serving the community!

Please join us for a retirement reception in her honor this Sunday, July 17, 1-3 p.m. at the library.
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Performance of Seedfolks
Friday, July 15, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Performers from our Readers Theater Troupe (grades 4-6) will tell the story of Seedfolks by Paul Fleischman by reading lines from the book. The performance will be on the library's lawn, weather permitting. Please bring your own seating. (In the case of inclement weather, the performance will take place indoors.)

In Seedfolks, 13 very different voices - old, young, tough, and hopeful - tell one amazing story about a garden that transforms a neighborhood. This story depicts real life topics and is recommended for families with children in 4th grade and older.
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July Art Gallery Exhibit

Our second floor art gallery is now showing pen and ink artwork and nature paintings by Mioara Barcutean. The display runs through the end of July. See the full gallery schedule. 
Harry Potter Trivia Night
Friday, July 15, 7-8:30 p.m.

Celebrate the release of The Cursed Child by testing your knowledge of the Harry Potter books, movies, characters, and more! For 20-30somethings only. Register here.

And if you're in your 20s or 30s, don't forget our GenLit Book Club will meet for dinner, drinks, and discussion on The Circle by Dave Eggers on Wednesday, July 27, at 6:30 p.m. Meet at The Brook at Whole Foods, 6300 S. Kingery Hwy., Willowbrook. Register at facebook.com/genlit. 
Under the Radar: Celebrating Our National Parks

July is Park and Recreation Month, and August will mark the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service. Join the celebration with materials on our national parks:

The National Parks: America's Best Idea by Dayton Duncan is available in book, DVD, CD, and CD soundtrack form.

Ansel Adams in the National Parks is breathtaking to behold.

Hiking Canyonlands and Arches National Park by Bill Schneider is for the outdoor lovers.

Rightful Heritage: FDR and the Land of America by Douglas Brinkley details FDR's unrivaled passion for our natural resources and the conservation of them.

Written by Mary K. Paxson, readers advisory assistant and leader of the Novel Idea book discussion group.
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Do you have a favorite local park or forest preserve?

July is Park and Recreation Month, and we are looking for input on your favorite parks. Email the name of your favorite nature spot, forest preserve, or state park to joep@ippl.info by July 24. We'll take an informal vote at the library to pick the most popular later in the month.
Key to an Effective Job Search
Wednesday, July 13, 7 p.m.

Learn to identify your skills and communicate them to employers. Presented by Jill Kimak, Coordinator of the Jobs Assistance Program of the Peoples's Resource Center. Register here.

And don't forget, job seekers can browse career, resume, and interview resources 24/7 with our Brainfuse JobNow database.
eLibrary Drop-In
eLibrary Drop-In
Wednesday, July 20, 7-9 p.m. 

Stop by the lobby to find out how to get FREE ebooks, emagazines, emovies, and emusic with your IPPL card. Bring your tablet, smartphone, or ereader.
We'll be out in the community this week!

Look for us at these events:

 

Darien Park District Farmers Market
We're at Westwood Park every Wednesday through July 27, 3-7 p.m. with new books and fun activities!

Wednesday, July 13, 6-8 p.m. at the Burr Ridge Park District, 15W400 Harvester Dr.
Enjoy juggling, stilt walking, Pancakes the clown, and more! We'll be there with Olivia the Pig, and there will be a reading of Olivia Saves the Circus every 15 minutes or so.

Burr Ridge Village Center Kids Event
Tuesday, July 19, 11 a.m.-noon, at the Burr Ridge Village Center, 701 Burr Ridge Pkwy.
We'll have robots, toys, and STEM activities for learning and for fun!
Programs through July 19

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 (*).

 
Teal: Kids & Families
Blue: Mid-Kids
Purple: Teens
Red: Adults
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