Research Your Roots

October is Family History Month, and we are offering several Genealogy programs to celebrate:

Writing Your Family History
Wednesday, Oct. 19, 7 p.m.
Learn how to record a personal history and how to create a keepsake book. Register here.

Beginner's Genealogy
Thursday, Oct. 20, 6:30 p.m.
Begin researching your family history using the library's online resources. Register here.

FamilySearch.org
Tuesday, Oct. 25, 7 p.m.
Learn about FamilySearch's online records, learning and help resources, memories gallery, family trees, genealogies, and more. Register here.

Genealogy Research After-Hours
Saturday, Oct. 29, 6:30-9 p.m.
Genealogy Group volunteers will be available to help you research your family history. Register here.

Genealogy Group
Fourth Thursday of the month, 1 p.m.
Drop in for genealogical research and family history programs. Beginners welcome.
Register to Vote

Oct. 11 is the last day to register to vote in the Nov. 8 general election. Register in person at the library, or online at ova.elections.il.gov.
Representative Jim Durkin
Traveling Business Hours
Thursday, Oct. 6, 1-3 p.m.

Mary LeCompte from State Representative Jim Durkin's (R-Western Springs) district office will be available to assist constituents with issues or concerns related to state government.
Representative David Olsen
Mobile Office Hours
Friday, Oct. 7, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
 
State Representative David Olsen of the 81st House District will personally staff this event from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. to meet with constituents and talk with them about State services offered through his office, as well as their concerns and suggestions.
October Book Clubs

"Fall" back into reading with one of our October book discussions.  

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Novel Idea is for readers who like to delve into a book's characters, plots, setting, and themes. Drop in at the library on the second Wednesday of the month (September-May) at 7 p.m. 
Next meeting: Wednesday, Oct. 12, 7-9 p.m. 
Book: Still Life with Brad Crumbs by Anna Quindlen (2014)

Crime Readers is for those who like unraveling clues, interpreting evidence, and analyzing characters. We partner with the Woodridge Public Library to bring crime readers together on the third Thursday of the month (September-May). Meets at 6 p.m. for dinner (optional) and 7 p.m. for discussion at Home Run Inn Pizza, 7521 Lemont Rd. in Darien. 
Next meeting: Thursday, Oct. 20, 6-9 p.m. 
Book: Our Kind of Traitor by John le Carre (2010)

GenLit is for 20-30 somethings. Join us for drinks, dinner, and discussion on the fourth Wednesday of the month (January-October) at 6:30 p.m. at various local restaurants. Find GenLit on Facebook. 
Next meeting: Wednesday, Oct. 26, 6:30-9 p.m. at Giordano's, 641 Plainfield Rd. in Willowbrook
Book: The Interestings by Meg Walitzer (2013) 

Learn more about our book discussion groups. 
Minecraft Mini-Con
Monday, Oct. 10, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Kids and teens in grades 1 and up are invited to join us for our first-ever Minecraft Mini-Con to learn about servers, mods, and more. Make personalized buttons, magnets, and other crafts to show your love for Minecraft. Build in the real world using our LEGOs and other building materials. Bring your mobile device or laptop and play along other builders. Children under 8 years old must be accompanied by an adult.
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Family Superheroes
Saturday, Oct. 8, 1-2 p.m.

Is there a special man in your family - dad, grandpa, or a favorite uncle? Show him just how super he is at this event! Stories, food, and fun. Register each child attending.
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Zombie Creations for Teens
Friday, Oct. 14, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
 
Too cool for stuffed animals? Think again! We'll bring those old toys back to life as ghoulish creations. Bring your own to cut apart and put back together, or use some of ours. Register here.
11th Annual
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Write-On Teen Literary Festival

Teen writers can submit their poetry, short stories, and/or song lyrics for our Cool Compositions Contest. Cash prizes will be awarded to first, second, and third place winners in each category. Entry forms are available at writeon.ippl.info and at the library's Kids & Teens Ask Us Desk. The entry deadline is Oct. 22. Winners will be announced Nov. 2 during An Evening with Jason Reynolds. To prepare, teens can sharpen their writing skills at our Teen Writer's Workshop on Wednesday, Oct. 5, 7-8:30 p.m. Write-on is sponsored by The Gift of Carl Foundation.
2nd Annual
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Write-on Jr./
Cool Compositions Jr. 

Kids in grades 5 and 6 can submit poetry and short stories for a chance to win a gift card to Barbara's Bookstore. There will be one winner in each category. Entries are due by Oct. 31. Winning entries will be contacted by Nov. 11. Application forms are available online.
Programs through Oct. 11

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 (*).

Blue: Mid-Kids
Purple: Teens
Red: Adults
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