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May 2023
MONTHLY E-NEWSLETTER
News, Events & Featured Programs



In Honor of Mental Health Awareness Month


Mental Health Matters:

A Conversation about Behavioral Health Education and Suicide Prevention


Monday, May 8, 7-8:30 pm

 
Lee Maternowski Room
 

Join community leaders for resources, speakers, and information on mental health services in our community and ways to prevent suicide.
 

Click here for more information
 
Friends of the Library Annual Meeting and Program

Leslie Goddard Portrayal: Rachel Carson 
 
Tuesday, May 16, 6:30-8 pm

Lee Maternowski Room or watch on Zoom
 
In this living-history program, set in 1963, actress and historian Leslie Goddard will portray Rachel Carson.

Click here for more information and to register.
 
Shredding Event

Saturday, May 20

9 - 11 am

 
The Library is offering this document destruction event as a courtesy to residents who have sensitive documents to recycle.
 
Click here for more information
 
Bus Trip

Tickets are Still Available!

Late Nite Catechism & Ann Sather’s Restaurant

Click below for more information:                                                    
Thursday, May 25, Depart 10:45 am  Return - 4:30 pm

Join us for the uproariously funny play, Late Night Catechism, at the Greenhouse Theater Center in Chicago. We will stop for a delicious lunch at Ann Sather's Restaurant before the show.

 
On sale now at the Circulation Desk!

New Digital Edition of the USA Today!

Say goodbye to the paywall. Read a current, full-color digital edition of the USA Today After you sign in with your library card number, choose "Image" Format. Image editions of thChicago Sun-Times & Daily Herald are available, too.
See all of our digital newspapers on our database page.
 
April Book Sale
 
 
Ready for a sci-fi or fantasy escape?  These are two of the book categories featured in May, along with the following:

Classics ~ Art ~ Music ~ Large Print ~ Soft Cover ~ Fiction 
Disney DVDs ~ Non-Fiction DVDs ~ Video Games

 

Homebound Delivery
 
Are you homebound and unable to come to the Library? Let us bring the Library to you! The Library provides free delivery of Library materials to Elk Grove Village residents and registered cardholders who are physically unable to come to the Library due to disability or illness. Please call Chris at 847-725-2160 to request homebound delivery. 
ADULT PROGRAMS
Tuesday Tech Help

Click below for more information:  
Tuesday, May 2, 11 am-1 pm
Tuesday, May 9, 11 am-1 pm
Tuesday, May 16, 11 am-1 pm                   
Tuesday, May 23, 11 am-1 pm
Tuesday, May 30, 11 am-1 pm

Drop-in technology help. Got a technology question? Our librarians are here to help!
 
Adult Book Discussion

Morning Discussion with Chris Mika

Click below for more information: 
Tuesday, May 2, 10:30-11:30 am 
Thursday, May 4, 10:30-11:30 am

The group will discuss Everyone in My Family has Killed Someone by Benjamin Stevenson

Evening Discussion with Mariana Biagi

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Tuesday, May 16, 7:30-8:30 pm

The group will discuss Under the Whispering Door by TJ Klune
 
The Art of Foley

Click below to register: 
Thursday, May 4, 6-7:30 pm 

Learn about the history and process of recording foley sound effects for video!
 
Meditation Techniques to Reduce Stress in Everyday Life

Click below to register: 
Tuesday, May 9, 7-8 pm via Zoom

Join Arvind Naik for this engaging and lively lecture.
 
Game Night
Ages 12  and up 

Click below to register: 
Friday, May 12, 7:30-10 pm 

Join us for after-hours gaming and snacks! Ages 12 and up. Permission slips are required for those under 18. Slips are available at the Computer Monitor desk.

Job Club

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Wednesday, May 17, 10 am-11:30 pm

Drop into the Job Club for job seeker help with resumes, cover letters, interviews, etc. No appointment is required, this is a drop-in event in partnership with Goodwill Workforce Connection Center.
 
Make and Take Crafts

Click below to register:                                                                                  
Wednesday, May 17, 1-2:30 pm
Wednesday, May 17, 6-7:30 pm

Stay on the move and keep your hands free. Come make a personalized faux leather wristlet key fob. 

Automating Your Music
 

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Wednesday, May 17, 6-7:30 pm

Come and learn how to make your recordings more dynamic in the A/V Studio!

 
Monday Matinee Movie - She Said
Click below for more information:                                                                                                                                    
Monday, May 22, 1-3 pm

Enjoy an afternoon movie in the Lee Maternowski Room. Popcorn will be served!
 
Cycling Without Age
                                             
Click below to register:     
Tuesday, May 23, 6-7:30 pm

Imagine being able to experience the joy of a bike ride, even if you're physically unable to get out on a bicycle. Join us to learn how.
 
Apple Device Workshop
 
Click below to register: 
Thursday, May 25, 6-7:30 pm

Learn about the Apple products you use daily! Register online to reserve your spot.
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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.

Please click on the link below for more information
http://www.egvpl.org/services/makerspace.html
3D Printing & CAD Basics
          
Click below to register
Thursday, May 4, 6-8 pm
Saturday, May 20, 10 am-12 pm

Learn a little bit of computer aided design (CAD) by designing and 3D printing a small, personalized phone stand using Autodesk Fusion 360.

Knitting Circle

Click below for more information

Wednesday, May 10, 6-8 pm
Wednesday, May 24, 6-8 pm

No structure, no registration required; just knitting and friendly socializing.

Papercraft Gift Box with Inkscape and Cricut

Click below to register:                     
Thursday, May 11, 6-8 pm

Customize a small (2½” cube) gift box for Easter or Mother’s Day using Inkscape, then cut it on the Cricut Maker cutting plotters.


Vinyl Decals with Inkscape & Cricut

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Saturday, May 13, 10 am-12 pm
 
Design a simple one-color decal that you can cut out and stick on your window, laptop, or iron onto a t-shirt using Inkscape and the Cricut cutting plotters.

Photo on a Shirt          

Click below to register:                                            
Wednesday, May 17, 6-7 pm

If 2D illustration isn’t your cup of tea, try something easier to start: bring in a clean, blank t-shirt and a photo, print it on iron-on paper, and adhere it to a t-shirt.

3D Scanning for 3D Printing

                                                             
Click below to register:                                                     
Saturday, May 27, 10 am-12 pm

Learn how 3D scanning works, and scan a rough 3D bust of yourself using Skanect and Meshmixer.
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 YOUTH PROGRAMS
Youth Services will offer in-person, virtual, and take-home kit programs in May. Some programs require registration. Check our website calendar and Facebook Page for details and updates. Program formats, days, and times are subject to change.

Mother's Day Tea

Ages 7-14 with mother/mother figure

Saturday, May 6, 11-11:45 am
 
Bring your Mom, Mommy, Mama, or special mother figure (whatever you may call her!) to the library for bingo, treats, and crafts. Fancy attire is welcome, but not required.

Click here for more information
Instrumental Imaginings: Featuring Cello

Recommended for ages 4-10 with family

Thursday, May 11, 6:30-7 pm
 
Learn more about the cello and hear how music can help a story come to life.

Click here to register

Spring Craft

Children of all ages (through 8th grade)

Saturday, May 20, 3-4 pm
 
Crafter Krystyna Jaroc will help kids create a spring craft to celebrate the season. Craft is limited to registered participants.

Click here to register

The EGVPL Book Bike is ready to hit the road!

 
Meet up with the Book Bike at local parks for free books, pop-up storytimes, and more! To find out where the book bike will be pedaling to next, follow us at facebook.com/egvplkids or contact Ms. Courtney (clewis@egvpl.org) to be added to the Book Bike email list.
Early Childhood 

Spanish Storytime/Hora del cuento en español
Children of all ages with caregiver/ Niños de todas edades      

Click below for more information:   
Tuesday, May 9, 6:30-7 pm

Bilingual/Bilingüe Join us in our monthly Spanish-English Storytime where we will read books, sing songs, and make a fun craft! You do not need to speak Spanish to attend.
 

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, May 6
Saturday, May 13
Saturday, May 20
Saturday, May 27


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.

Elementary School

Storytime Studio
Grades K-5
                                                                                                     
Click below to register:
Wednesday, May 3, 3:15-4:15 pm
Wednesday, May 17, 3:15-4:15 pm

Come for a story and stay for the art!

May the 4th Be with You
Grades K-5
                          

Click below to register:
Thursday, May 4, All day

Pick up a Star Wars-inspired science kit to take home and have fun with.


Chess Instruction with Chess Scholars (Beginner)
Grades K-8 without parent/caregiver
                                                                                                     

Click below to register:   
Sunday, May 7, 2-3 pm
Sunday, May 21, 2-3 pm

No previous chess knowledge is necessary. Each session will consist of a fun interactive teaching period and guided practice time.

Chess Instruction with Chess Scholars (Advanced)
Grades K-8 without parent/caregiver
                                                                                                     

Click below to register:   
Sunday, May 7, 2-3 pm
Sunday, May 21, 2-3 pm

A basic knowledge of piece movements is recommended. Students will learn about controlling the center, taking the initiative, and attacking in combination.
 
Lego Club
Grades K-4                                                                                       

Click below to register: 
Friday, May 12, 4:15-5 pm

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

Flower Prints
Grades K-5

  
Click below to register: 
Friday, May 12, 5:30-6:30 pm

Learn to use a special hands-on technique to create abstract prints using colorful spring flowers to make our artwork.



Minecraft Club May
Grades 2-5

                                                                                                                            
Click below to register: 
Saturday, May 13, 11 am-12:30 pm

Play and create with friends during our new Minecraft Club. Participants can work together on our server, imagining, building, and creating.

Middle School/Junior High   

 
Junior Teen Advisory Group 
Grades 6-8
Large Meeting Room                                                           

                                                                                                                                 
For more information on becoming a member click below:

https://www.egvpl.org/advisory-group


Crafts for Special Mom
Grades 6-8
 
Click below to register:                                                                                
Wednesday, May 10, 3-4 pm

Treat a special Mom in your life to a gift created by you!


Game Night
Ages 12  and up 

Click below to register: 
Friday, May 12, 7:30-10 pm 

Join us for after-hours gaming and snacks! Ages 12 and up. Permission slips are required for those under 18. Slips are available at the Computer Monitor desk.

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