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Soon to be Famous
Illinois Author Project

Calling all authors! The fourth annual Soon to be Famous Illinois Author Project is now accepting applications for its 2017 contest. Librarians will judge self-published adult fiction by Illinois authors to select and promote a winner. In addition to the many great promotional benefits, this year's winner will also receive a $1,000 cash prize, sponsored by BiblioBoard.
 
Are you the next "Soon to be Famous" author? Submit your entry via IPPL through Jan. 7, 2017. Go to soontobefamous.info for details.
October artist
October Art Gallery Exhibits

Our second floor art gallery is now showing oil paintings by Stephanie Boesso.

The gallery's display cases contain books and other items in recognition of Filipino American History Month from the Philippine American Cultural Foundation.
 
Both displays run through the end of October.
If you are an artist, collector, or craftsperson and are interested in displaying in our gallery, please email theresap@ippl.info.

The Girl on the Train Readalikes

The movie debuted in theaters last week. If you loved the book, check out our list of others to try: 
 
The Girl on the Train Readalikes
Art Therapy Night
Art Therapy Night
Friday, Oct. 21, 7-8:30 p.m.

Unwind with adult coloring books while enjoying friendly conversation and soothing music. Bring your own materials or use ours. For 20-30 somethings only. Register here.
Science Sleepover
Science Sleepover
Friday, Oct. 21, 6:30-8 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 22, 10:30 a.m.-noon

Mid-kids in grades K-3 are invited to our special two-part fall-themed science extravaganza! On Friday, we'll make a volcano from an apple and experiment with different liquids to dissolve Halloween candy. On Saturday, we'll review the experiment results and make a catapult to launch tiny pumpkins. Register here.
Beatrix Potter Birthday Celebration
Beatrix Potter Birthday Celebration
Sunday, Oct. 23, 2-3:30 p.m.

Families with K-6 children are invited to join us for games, stories, treats, and pictures with Peter Rabbit. Register here.
Under the Radar:
The Enduring Family

In honor of Family History Month, these family stories are filled with humor, compassion, and tell a good story:
 
After This by Alice McDermott
An American Catholic family through the decades.
 
Carry the One by Carol Anshaw
A wise comedy beginning with a family wedding.
 
On Beauty by Zadie Smith
A poignant tale portraying a multicultural family.
 
Several generations are passionately attached to the family home.
 
Who Asked You? by Terry McMillan
A struggling working-class family and their lives in contrast to their cousins.
 
The Year We Left Home by Jean Thompson
An Iowa farming family in the years between Vietnam and Iraq.
 
Written by Mary K. Paxson, readers advisory assistant and leader of the Novel Idea book discussion group. 
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.

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.
Programs through Oct. 18

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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Date
Time
10/12
9:30 AM
10/12
10 AM
10/12
2 PM
10/12
4:30 PM
10/12
7 PM
10/13
11 AM
10/14
6:30 PM
10/15
10 AM
10/15
10 AM
10/16
2 PM
10/17
10:30 AM
10/17
6 PM
10/17
6:30 PM
10/18
10:30 AM
10/18
9:30 AM
 
Teal: Kids & Families
Blue: Mid-Kids
Purple: Teens
Red: Adults
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