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March 2022
MONTHLY E-NEWSLETTER
News, Events & Featured Programs


News 


New! Curiosity Stream

Binge thousands of documentaries to fulfill your curiosities! Use one hoopla borrow for 7 days of unlimited access to the Curiosity Stream website with hoopla BingePass. Questions about hoopla? Call 847-439-0447, ext 272 for help.

Adult Winter Reading Program - Emoji Reads

Sign up to read 3 books representing different Emoji categories, including Romance, Comedy, and Thrillers. Complete 3 books for a chance to win a $25 gift card from a local restaurant. The program ends on March 20 so sign up today!
 

Friends of the Library


In March, we are featuring books on religion, cookbooks, new 2021 books, softcover fiction, children's non-fiction, priced to sell junior books, new DVDs for $1, and new Blu-Rays for $2.  Please stop by and check out what's new.  Thank you for your continued support!
Income Tax Forms Available
 
Need tax forms? Every year the library receives a limited number of Federal and Illinois tax forms and booklets. These are available on-demand, free of charge (while supplies last). We're also happy to print tax forms for you, as necessary. Booklets and forms can be picked up in the lobby or at the Adult Reference Desk. 
                                                                                                                             
Educate Yourself on Filing Your Income Taxes
Grab your library card number and sign in to
 LinkedIn Learning to watch an instructional video for beginners:
 
"Finance Foundations: Income Taxes"
 
Filing your personal or professional income taxes in the US can be an overwhelming task. Accounting and finance professors Jim and Kay Stice can make filing this year's taxes a bit easier for you by explaining basic taxation concepts and terminology—and providing valuable tips to save money when it comes to tax planning.

 
In this course, they cover concepts such as taxable income, tax brackets, average and marginal tax rates, tax withholding, deductions, and credits, and explain the motivation behind federal tax deductions such as mortgages, dependents, and charitable giving. They review the steps involved in filing a personal income tax return, explain the benefits of legitimate (legal) tax planning, and address some of the special issues that corporations and small businesses face in filing returns.
ADULT PROGRAMS

Adult Book Discussion

Click below for more information:                                            
Tuesday, March 1, 10:30-12 pm
The group will discuss The Radium Girls: The Dark Story of America's Shining Women by Kate Moore
Thursday, March 3, 10:30-11:30 am
The group will discuss The Radium Girls: The Dark Story of America's Shining Women by Kate Moore
Tuesday, March 15, 7:30-8:30 pm

The group will discuss The Midnight Library by Matt Haig

Please contact Chris at 847-725-2160 if you'd like to participate and need a book
 

Tuesday Tech Help

Click below for more information: 
Tuesdays: March 1, 8, 5, 22 & 29, 10 am-12 pm
 
Drop-in technology help. Got a technology question? Our librarians are here to help!

Learn to Use the New Library Catalog

Click below to register:                          
Thursday, March 3, 6-7:30 pm 

Need help using Bibliocommons, our new library catalog? We've got you covered.

Edith Head: The Woman Who Dressed Hollywood

Click below to register:
Tuesday, March 8, 7-8 pm
                                                        

Join educational entertainer, Martina Mathisen, to discover why Edith Head was the most influential costume designer in Hollywood history. In-person program 

Adult Make and Take Crafts

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Wednesday, March 9, 1:15-2:45 pm

Spring is coming! Celebrate with a spring floral pendant to wear or give as a gift. 


iPhone Tips and Tricks  
Click below to register:   

Wednesday, March 9, 6-7:30 pm

Learn some tips and tricks for navigating your iPhone! BYOI (bring your own iPhone) and follow along during this presentation.


Adult Art Class


Click below for more information:      
Wednesday, March 16, 2-4 pm
Wednesday, March 16, 6-8 pm

Join us for our evening session to exercise your creativity in our Adult Art Class. 
 

Moments to Remember - Everyone's Irish on St. Patty's Day!
Social gathering for women 55 years & older. Limited to 30 

 
Click below for more information:      
Thursday, March 17, 11:30 am-1 pm

Top of the morning to You!  We will celebrate St. Patrick's Day. Show your love for the Irish and wear some green! A light lunch will be served.
 
Money Smart Meetups
This Month's Topic: TBA

Click below to register:  
Thursday, March 17, 7-9 pm

Learn ways to save more, spend less, and achieve your financial goals. Each month, we feature a specific money-related topic.
 

Web Design 101

Click below to register:
Saturday, March 19, 10-11:30 am
  
Have you always wanted to create a website, but didn’t know how to get started? Join us for an introduction to getting a website up and running.

Monday Matinee Movie: To Sir with Love
In honor of the late Sidney Poitier  

                                                                             
Click below to register:  
Monday, March 21, 1-3 pm

A novice high school teacher (Sidney Poitier) transforms an unruly senior class into respectable young adults.

Getting Started with Windows 10

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Wednesday, March 23, 6-7:30 pm

Join us for an introduction to getting a website up and running. Computers will be provided. Register online to reserve your spot.

Book Swap & Wrap-Up Party


Click below to register:                                                       
Wednesday, March 27, 2-4 pm

Let's get together for an afternoon of sweet treats and good reads. Please bring a wrapped, gently used book to exchange. Open to all adults excited to find new books to enjoy!


Managing Files in Windows 10

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Wednesday, March 30, 6-7:30 pm

Learn best practices for finding and organizing files in Windows 10.

Illinois Libraries Present: An Evening with Jenny Lawson

Click below to register:                                                                
Wednesday, March 30, 7-8 pm

Join us for an evening with award-winning humorist Jenny Lawson as she discusses her most recent bestseller, "Broken (in the best possible way)" and her brilliantly funny body of work.
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   MAKERSPACE - 6th Grade & Up
 


 
Tap into your full creative potential by learning interesting and useful skills, from 3D printing to cutting vinyl decals, or drop in for Open Shop with your own project.

There are new Elk Lab hours!

Please click on the link below for more information
http://www.egvpl.org/services/makerspace.html

Iron-on T-shirt Decals with Inkscape and Cricut


Click below to register:                                                         
Wednesday, March 2, 6-8 pm
Wednesday, March 30, 6-8 pm

Create a simple design using Inkscape (or draw it on paper with a marker, and trace it), and cut a decal of it from iron-on vinyl.

Electronics and Microcontrollers with Arduino

Click below to register:                     
Saturday, March 5, 11 am-1 pm
 
Learn how to make a simple LED animation using these easy-to-program microcontrollers.

Electronics with Circuit Playground Express

Click below to register:                     
Wednesday, March 9, 6 - 8 pm
 
Learn how to make a simple LED animation using these easy-to-program microcontrollers.
 

Laser-cut Earrings with Inkscape

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Saturday, March 12, 11 am-12 pm

Start your own line of jewelry by designing a pair of earrings using Inkscape, then using the laser cutter to cut them from acrylic!

Screen Printing with Inkscape & Cricut

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Wednesday, March 16, 6-8 pm

Create a simple design using Inkscape (or draw it on paper with a marker, and trace it), and make a screen printing template from it, which you can use to make paper prints or t-shirts.

3D Printing & Computer Aided Design

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Saturday, March 19, 11 am-1 pm

Learn the basics of 3D printing, and design a personalized phone stand that you can 3D print.

Turn a Photo into a 3D Printed Lithophane

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Wednesday, March 23, 6-7 pm
Saturday, March 26, 11 am - 12 pm

Take a photo from your phone, and turn it into a 3D printable lithophane which shows through with light!
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 YOUTH PROGRAMS
Youth Services will offer in-person, virtual, and take home kit programs in March. Some programs require registration. Program formats, days, and times are subject to change. Check our website calendar http://egvpl.libnet.info/events?r=nextmonth&a=Kids and Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/egvplkids/ for details and updates. 

Art Showcase 2022

Saturday, March 5 from 11 am - 2 pm



Come out to see the Art Exhibit by Grove and Mead Jr High Students in the Large Meeting Room and throughout Youth Services.  There will be light refreshments, DIY art projects, and a visit with Dr. Coy and Erin Wood.

 

Spring Carnival

Monday, March 21 - Sunday, March 27

All Day


Visit the Youth Services Department to play our carnival games, make crafts and participate in scavenger hunts. Spin the "Wheel of Fun" and complete an activity to receive your prize. A different prize is available each day, so visit the library often to have some fun! Follow the signs to the Youth Reference Desk to participate.
Early Childhood 

Polish Storytime Videos
Bilingual Storytime for ages 0-5 with caregiver

Check our YouTube page for videos
https://www.youtube.com/user/elkgrovelibrary

Spanish Storytime Videos
Bilingual Storytime for ages 0-5 with caregiver

Check our YouTube page for videos
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2np70rAxdFQ

Story Lab: Full STEAM Ahead
Recommended for ages 3 & up with caregiver 
Weekly take-home kit and Zoom
                                                                                                              

Click below to register:
Tuesdays: March 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29, 10-10:30 am
                                  or    
Tuesdays: March 1, 8,15 & 22 & 29, 1:30-2 pm

This fun, interactive class includes stories and simple science activities that promote reading and encourage a child’s natural curiosity. Each child will take home a science kit related to the theme. Registration required.

At Home Storytime    
Recommended for ages 0-5 with caregiver 
Zoom                                                                                                                  

Click below to register:
Wednesdays: March 2, 9,16, 23 & 30, 10-10:30 am

Connect with the library from your home to hear stories, make music, and get your brain working in an interactive storytime for little ones and their grown-ups. Registration required.

Play Inspiration - Take & Make                                                              
Recommended for ages 2-5, All Day 

Click below for more information:
Wednesday, March 2
Wednesday, March 9
Wednesday, March 16
Wednesday, March 23

Wednesday, March 30

Take a kit home and use the activity ideas as inspiration for your playtime! Each week brings something new. Kits are available at the Youth Desk while supplies last.

Bite-Sized Rhymes for Babies
Recommended for ages 0-2 with caregiver
Video on demand

Click below for more information:
Monday, March 7, 14, 21 & 28 All Day

Each Monday, learn a new rhyme or song to share with your baby.
 

Pajama Family Storytime
Recommended for ages 2-7 with family
Zoom

Click below for more information:
Thursday, March 10, 6:30-7 pm

Put on your PJs and join us for songs and stories before bedtime. Registration required.

Elk Grove Library On Demand

Go to our Library's YouTube page for songs, stories, and more. https://www.youtube.com/user/elkgrovelibrary

All Ages


Fun Factory Saturday   
Indoor craft: All ages through 8th Grade

Click below for more information: 
Saturday, March 5
Saturday, March 12
Saturday, March 19

Saturday, March 26

Drop by the library to make a simple craft on your own or with the help of a parent/caregiver. The craft will be available in Youth Services, while supplies last.
 

St. Patrick's Day Party
All ages
                                                                 
Click below to register:
 

Monday, March 14, 6:15-7 pm

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with us! Registration is required and limited to EGVPL cardholders. Non-Elk Grove cardholders may register the day before the program if space permits.


Elementary School

C.S.I. - Curious Science Investigators
Grades K-4 without parent/caregiver
Kids Korner

Click below to register:
Tuesdays: March 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 4:15-4:45 pm
                               or
Thursdays: March 3, 10, 17,24 & 31, 4:15-4:45 pm

Let's investigate with STEM! This class combines a little bit of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math with a whole lot of fun! Hands-on activities for inquisitive minds! Register monthly.


Monthly Take & Make Craft   
Recommended for Grades K-8

Click below for more information:
Thursday, March 3, 3-10 pm

Pick up a take-home craft anytime after 3 pm on this day. While supplies last.

Lego Club

Grades K-4 without parent/caregiver
Kids Korner
                                                                                                   
Click below to register:
Friday, March 4, 4:15-5 pm

Design, create, build, and have fun! Registration is required and limited to EGVPL cardholders. 

Canvas Kids
Grades 3-5
Kids Korner

Click below to register:   
Mondays: March 7, 14, 21 & 28, 4:15-5 pm
 
Come and create art projects using different materials. Registration required. Please only sign up if you plan to attend every date.

Book Bites
                                                                                                            
Click below to register:         
Wednesday, March 16, 3-4 pm

Get a taste of appetizing books with this book club. Pizza, snacks, and drinks are provided. Find copies of the book at the Youth Services Desk.


Cartooning with Mark Anderson: Critter Collectors
Grades K-8
Large Meeting Room

Click below to register:         
Wednesday, March 30, 3:15-4:15 pm

We're going to create and draw our very own collectible cartoon critters based on your suggestions! Registration is required and limited to EGVPL cardholders.

Middle School/Junior High

Junior Teen Advisory Group (TAG)

Calling students in grades 6, 7, and 8! Join the year-round Junior Teen Advisory Group (Jr. TAG). Earn service hours and meet new students.

Click below for more information:
https://www.egvpl.org/advisory-group

Junior Teen Advisory Group Meeting  
Grades 6-8
Large Meeting Room


Click below for more information: 
Wednesday, March 2, 3-4:15 pm

If you would like to become a member of this group please email twulf@egvpl.org

Lit Wits
Indoor Book Club for Grades 6-8
Kids Korner                                               
                                                                                                       
Click below to register:   

Wednesday, March 9, 3-4 pm

Meet once a month to discuss books, movies, and everything in between. Pizza and drinks provided. Copies of the book will be available at the Youth Services Desk. Register to reserve your spot.

Check the website calendar for programs beyond March.  http://egvpl.libnet.info/events?r=nextmonth
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