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Welcome to the Woodridge Public Library's monthly e-newsletter, highlighting selected programs, collections, and happenings. For details on upcoming events see the WPL online calendar or open the Winter edition of Library Leaves. Newsletter editor Patti Naisbitt welcomes comments and can be reached by replying to this e-mail. |
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- Love Your Library Month: "I Love My Library" contest for kids, entries due Feb. 28. Adults, Love your Library by attending an event or class listed below.
- Black History Month: Displays throughout the Library feature books and resources celebrating A Century of Black Life, History, and Culture.
- Friends of the Library Annual Meeting: Wed., Feb. 25, 7 p.m.
- Stitch in Public Day: Sat., Feb. 28, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
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From the Library Administrator
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Library staff members started the new year with an in-service where we continued our training for the new SWAN catalog system which will be released in April. We also conducted preparations for the upcoming renovation of the library, and celebrated the service of ten dedicated staff members:
10 years: Ruta Jancys, John Mangoba, Alex Mitre, Pat Ondrovic, Rose Velkovich.
15 years: Judi Borowy, Sharada Kamath, and Cindy Tardy-Jones
20 years: Beth Van Opdorp
25 years: Patsy Horner
 For over a decade February has marked the beginning of a multi-library program: The Big Read. This year The Big Read has been transformed into a new program: ReDiscover. Rather than focusing on a single novel, ReDiscover centers great programs around a single theme. ReDiscover: Celebrating Home is this year's official theme and programs will take place in March and April. A ReDiscover book discussion (featuring a novel chosen from a variety of titles) will be held at each participating library. Program guides will be available at Re-Discover.org and at the Library starting February 15. Reserve your spot for movies, cooking demonstartions, book discussions, musical performances, and lectures at Re-Discover.org/events beginning March 2.Consider participating in the 2015 Great Decisions program which will be meeting Tuesday mornings at the Woodridge Public Library over the next two months. Topics representing the most pressing global issues or troubled regions have been chosen by the Great Decisions editorial staff who are dedicated to inspiring the American public to learn more about our world. Contact moderator Meg Kadlec ( [email protected]) for more information. Evening sessions will be held at the Downers Grove Public Library.  | | G.O.A.T.s after hours. |
Do you know what happens when you leave G.O.A.T.s in the Library after hours? They have a lot of creative fun! Twenty-four members of Woodridge Library's Group Of Advising Teens took over the Library on Saturday, January 17 for an evening of crafts, challenges and competition. The teens were under the supervision of the innovative and enthusiastic Miss Beth and Miss Jeanne.  | |
1st Place Teen Photo Contest
Best Sign ("American Shedd")
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Art in Nature |
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1st Place Teen Photo Contest Architecture
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Finally, the winners of the Winter Teen Photo Contest have been chosen. The excellent photos submitted by these young and talented artists were on display throughout the month of January. The winning photographs are pictured here. Congratulations to all.
I look forward to seeing you in the Library this month as we celebrate Love Your Library Month and Black History Month. You are sure to find a lot to love at your Woodridge Public Library.
Susan McNeil-Marshall
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- Book Magic program starts this week. Now registering for K - 3.
- Preschool Story Programs - Winter Session continues through March 5. Now registering: Baby Lapsit I & II, Toddler Time, Storytime, Drop-in Family Storytime, and Spanish Stories and Songs.
Teen Programs
Adult Programs
- Black History Month Speaker: Father George Clements - Sat., Feb. 28, 2 p.m.
You may know of Father Clements' history-making stance as the first Catholic Priest to adopt a child. Perhaps you've seen the movie based on his life as an African American activist. Father Clements will discuss his participation in the Civil Rights Movement and his human rights efforts to support people within his community and throughout the nation. Please join us.
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February Computer Classes
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To see all available computer classes, and to register, have your library card number ready and use this link: Computer Classes Calendar
Learn to love your computer! Take a class:
Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint
Introduction to Microsoft Publisher
Discover the Cloud with Google Drive: Please note you must have a Google (Gmail) Account.
Basic Photo Editing with Picasa
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Crime Readers: The Chalk Circle Man - Thurs., Feb. 19, 7 p.m. Co-sponsored by Indian Prairie Library, this discussion is held at Home Run Inn Pizza in Darien.
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February's Recommended Resource
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Mango Languages 
Would you like to learn a foreign language? Mango Languages has over 60 foreign language courses that can be accessed free by Woodridge patrons anywhere they have an Internet connection.
Each course is taught with clear instructions and audio from native speakers. The fun, interactive lessons focus on vocabulary, pronunciation, grammar, and culture.
Have your library card ready and start learning a new language with Mango today.
Please call the Adult/YA Reference Desk at 630-487-2577 or email [email protected] for more information.
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| Featured Artist: Terri Niccoli-Berry |
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The Woodridge Public Library is proud to feature the oils and pastels of local artist Terry Niccoli-Berry throughout February. An artist's reception will be held in the Library's lobby on Sunday, February 8 from 2-4 p.m. Members of the community are warmly invited to attend.
Terry attended the School of the Art Institute and is a graduate of the American Academy of Art. She has recently been involved with the Plein Air Painters of Chicago who meet Saturday mornings to paint in the city. Terry is also a member of the Chicago Pastel Painters. This will be Terry's third exhibition at the Woodridge Library.
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Our preschool story programs have a lot of people smiling! |
Library Hours
Monday - Friday: 9 AM - 9 PM
Saturday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Sunday: 1 PM - 5 PM | 630-964-7899
[email protected]
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