ROSELLE PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT CALENDAR OF EVENTS

eBook & eAudiobook Help Session

When: Tuesday, May 21, 2013 - 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Where: Conference Room

Get assistance with downloading ebook and audiobooks from the Library's eMedia Library service. Help is available from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. Stop by the Reference Desk or call us,(630)529-1641 ext 3, to sign up for a help session. Please bring your device with all cords and a laptop if you have one. Your valid Roselle Public Library card is required.

Youth Lit Picks (YLP)

When: Tuesday, May 21, 2013 - 4:30 PM - 5:15 PM
Where: Storytime Room

The Adult Discussion of Youth Lit group meets in the Library monthly, September through May (except in December), 4:30-5:15 p.m., on the third Tuesday of the month to discuss titles from the current nominees for the Rebecca Caudill and Abraham Lincoln Awards.
Visit our group on Goodreads.com to see the current selections and to join the online discussion.

Adult Book Discussion

When: Tuesday, May 21, 2013 - 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Where: Meeting Room A

The Roselle Library�s evening book discussion group meets on the third Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. in the library meeting room. The May selection will be The Sunday Wife by Cassandra King.

Vein Screening

When: Wednesday, May 22, 2013 - 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Where: Meeting Room A & B

Alexian Brothers Advanced Vein Center clinicians provide
this free screening to evaluate vein disorders such as unsightly spider veins, varicose veins and venous insufficiency. Wear loose pants, skirt or shorts. Appointments are limited and required. To sign up, please call 1-866-ALEXIAN or log
onto www.alexianbrothershealth.org.

Internet 101

When: Wednesday, May 22, 2013 - 7:00 PM - 8:45 PM
Where: Conference Room

This class will teach you the basics of internet searching as well as how internet web sites are set up. It will help you identify usable information as well as showing you parts of a good web page.

Email Class

When: Thursday, May 23, 2013 - 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Where: Conference Room

This class will assist you in using a free website email service such as Hotmail. Creating attachments, sending and retrieving messages will be covered. Please note that this class does not help you establish a new email account.

Summer VolunTeen Training Session

When: Thursday, May 23, 2013 - 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Where: Meeting Room A

Looking for something fun to do this summer? Become a VolunTeen and help out at the Library! Pick up an application at the Adult Services or Youth Services desks starting May 1,and register for a training session. *Summer participants are required to attend ONE VolunTeen Training Session, regardless of past volunteer work. history.

Knitting Circle at the Library

When: Saturday, May 25, 2013 - 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Where: Conference Room

Adults knitters or crocheters who are interested in participating in a knitting circle, please contact the Reference and Adult Services Department, (630) 529-1641. The group meets every other Saturday at 1:30 p.m. in the library Conference Room.

Memorial Day

When: Sunday, May 26, 2013 - All Day

Library is closed in observance of Memorial Day.

Memorial Day

When: Monday, May 27, 2013 - All Day

Library is closed in observance of Memorial Day.

Ad Hoc Strategic Plan Committee

When: Tuesday, May 28, 2013 - 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Where: Conference Room

Strategic planning

Summer VolunTeen Training Session

When: Wednesday, May 29, 2013 - 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Where: Meeting Room A

Looking for something fun to do this summer? Become a VolunTeen and help out at the Library! Pick up an application at the Adult Services or Youth Services desks starting May 1,and register for a training session. *Summer participants are required to attend ONE VolunTeen Training Session, regardless of past volunteer work. history.

Come March with the Library in the 2013 Rose Parade!

When: Sunday, June 02, 2013 - 2:00 PM - 3:45 PM

Come march with us in this year's Rose Parade! Volunteers (Adults, teens and children) will meet at the library's float on Devon Avenue before the parade steps off at 2:00 p.m. We will notify all marchers of the library's float number the week before the parade. Children 10 years old and younger must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. A goodie bag will be given to all children and teens who walk along with us.

Summer Reading 2013 - "Have Book, Will Travel!"

When: Monday, June 03, 2013 - All Day

Summer Reading begins, IN PERSON registration is required! Come in to the Roselle Library...must have a Roselle Library Card to participate. Reading programs for the whole family to enjoy.

Read 2 Gether Training Session

When: Tuesday, June 04, 2013 - 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Where: Conference Room

If you are going to be a Read 2 Gether volunteen this summer you must attend this training session. Pick up your registration form at the Library after May 6. Can't make the session? Contact Amelia Thomas (at (630)529-1641 ext. 323) for special arrangements.

TAB - Teen Advisory Board

When: Wednesday, June 05, 2013 - 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Where: Conference Room

If you are in grades 6-12, join the Library�s Teen Advisory Board (TAB) once a month, and let your voice be heard. Help plan cool programs, meet new friends, and enjoy some snacks. To join, fill out a TAB application, available in the Library�s Teen Scene.

Friends of the Roselle Public Library

When: Wednesday, June 05, 2013 - 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Where: Conference Room

Meeting

Knitting Circle at the Library

When: Saturday, June 08, 2013 - 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Where: Conference Room

Adults knitters or crocheters who are interested in participating in a knitting circle, please contact the Reference and Adult Services Department, (630) 529-1641. The group meets every other Saturday at 1:30 p.m. in the library Conference Room.

"DIYW"

When: Monday, June 10, 2013 - 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Want to "Do It Your Way? Come on in for some fun, free, fantastic crafts, everthing provided by the Youth Services Department, all for you to take home. Use your creativity to make special crafts that are one of a kind. Crafts are targeted for K-5th grade, but all ages are welcome! Parents will need to assist younger siblings. NO REGISTRATION!

Teen Knits

When: Monday, June 10, 2013 - 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Where: Conference Room

New and experienced knitters are invited to join this year-round club. Knitting supplies provided. Snacks too! Join at any time. No registration required.

Chess & Checkers

When: Monday, June 10, 2013 - 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Where: Storytime Room

Kids 7-17 will enjoy playing each other. Drop-in to practice your chess strategy or play checkers! Registration is ongoing - attend as often as you can.

Read -2-Gether

When: Monday, June 10, 2013 - 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Where: Storytime Room

Children entering grades 2-3, can read aloud to a Teen buddy, while improving reading skills, giving young readers confidence in reading skills! Plus enjoy special activites with a VolunTEEN each week!

Toddler Tales

When: Tuesday, June 11, 2013 - 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Where: Storytime Room

The theme for this session "Are We There Yet?" Stories, songs and verse for a first storytime experience, motivating toddlers toward literacy, books, along with socialization with other children of the same age. A small take home craft will be made, that accents the current theme.

Tots & Tykes

When: Tuesday, June 11, 2013 - 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Where: Storytime Room

A first time library experience, for parents or caregivers with a child ages 6-19 months, Stories songs and verse to promote literacy values, creating an early love of books.

Read -2-Gether

When: Tuesday, June 11, 2013 - 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Where: Storytime Room

Children entering grades 2-3, can read aloud to a Teen buddy, while improving reading skills, giving young readers confidence in reading skills! Plus enjoy special activites with a VolunTEEN each week!

Family Drop-in

When: Tuesday, June 11, 2013 - 6:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Where: Storytime Room

Theme for this session "Are We There Yet?" Stories, songs and verse for the whole family. All ages are welcome! A storytime program based in literacy and books.

Sights and Treasures of the San Francisco Bay Area

When: Tuesday, June 11, 2013 - 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Where: Meeting Room A & B

Enjoy San Francisco, the exciting City by the Bay, with world traveler, Bill Helmuth. We�ll wander through Fisherman's Wharf, explore Golden Gate Park with its exquisite museums, take a sail boat ride past Alcatraz and around Golden Gate Bridge and round out the evening with side trips to Napa and Sonoma Valleys and experience wine tasting in 19th century vineyards.

Preschool Storytimes

When: Wednesday, June 12, 2013 - 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Where: Storytime Room

The theme for this session "Are We There Yet?" Stories, songs and verse for children ages 3-5. A combination of books, flannels, music, and literacy development are used to enhance the storytime experience.

Grandparents Got Game!

When: Wednesday, June 12, 2013 - 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Where: Meeting Room A & B

Grandparents Got Game! is a weekly drop-in program for grandparents or grand-friends and their grandchildren to play together.

Animanga Club

When: Wednesday, June 12, 2013 - 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Where: Meeting Room A & B

Get together with other teens once a month to watch and talk about ANIME and look at new MANGA. To join, fill out an Animanga Club application, available in the Library's Teen Scene.

Board of Trustees Meeting

When: Wednesday, June 12, 2013 - 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Where: Conference Room

Monthly Board of Trustees Meeting

Morning Drop-in

When: Thursday, June 13, 2013 - 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Where: Storytime Room

The theme for this session "Are We There Yet?" Children of all ages can participate with parent or cargiver. Stories, books, music, and flannels are combined to promote literacy.

�Have Book . . . Will Explore!�

When: Thursday, June 13, 2013 - 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Where: Meeting Room A & B

Travel along with Mr. E and Maggie to explore exciting places�where puppets, magic and stories fill the imagination of all who are there!

The Art of Tangling

When: Thursday, June 13, 2013 - 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Where: Meeting Room A & B

Art instructor Christine Thornton is back to teach the art of Tangling. Tangling is a popular form of drawing used all over the world that's fun and relaxing...and produces amazing, intricate results. No art experience necessary!

Antique Appraisal Fundraiser

When: Saturday, June 15, 2013 - 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Where: Meeting Room A & B

Antique Appraisal Fundraiser event to benefit the Roselle Public Library. Entrance fee: $3.00. Appraisal: additional $5.00 for each item, 2 maximum.

"DIYW"

When: Monday, June 17, 2013 - 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Want to "Do It Your Way? Come on in for some fun, free, fantastic crafts, everthing provided by the Youth Services Department, all for you to take home. Use your creativity to make special crafts that are one of a kind. Crafts are targeted for K-5th grade, but all ages are welcome! Parents will need to assist younger siblings. NO REGISTRATION!

Chess & Checkers

When: Monday, June 17, 2013 - 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Where: Storytime Room

Kids 7-17 will enjoy playing each other. Drop-in to practice your chess strategy or play checkers! Registration is ongoing - attend as often as you can.

Master Gardener Help Desk

When: Monday, June 17, 2013 - 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Where: Conference Room

This spring and summer have a great gardening experience with some help from the experts! The DuPage County Master Gardeners will be on hand in the library�s meeting room every month through August to answer your questions.

Read -2-Gether

When: Monday, June 17, 2013 - 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Where: Storytime Room

Children entering grades 2-3, can read aloud to a Teen buddy, while improving reading skills, giving young readers confidence in reading skills! Plus enjoy special activites with a VolunTEEN each week!

Toddler Tales

When: Tuesday, June 18, 2013 - 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Where: Storytime Room

The theme for this session "Are We There Yet?" Stories, songs and verse for a first storytime experience, motivating toddlers toward literacy, books, along with socialization with other children of the same age. A small take home craft will be made, that accents the current theme.

Tots & Tykes

When: Tuesday, June 18, 2013 - 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Where: Storytime Room

A first time library experience, for parents or caregivers with a child ages 6-19 months, Stories songs and verse to promote literacy values, creating an early love of books.

Read -2-Gether

When: Tuesday, June 18, 2013 - 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Where: Storytime Room

Children entering grades 2-3, can read aloud to a Teen buddy, while improving reading skills, giving young readers confidence in reading skills! Plus enjoy special activites with a VolunTEEN each week!

Family Drop-in

When: Tuesday, June 18, 2013 - 6:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Where: Storytime Room

Theme for this session "Are We There Yet?" Stories, songs and verse for the whole family. All ages are welcome! A storytime program based in literacy and books.