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WOOD DALE PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICTYour LibraryTransformed520 N. Wood Dale RoadWood Dale, IL 60191630-766-6762Fax: 630-766-5715www.wooddalelibrary.orgBoard of Trustees:Kristy Norris – PresidentBarbara E. Dunn – Vice PresidentLynnette Zaremba – SecretaryNicci Krebasch – TreasurerJeanna Matuszewski – TrusteeMaddalena Sparacio – TrusteeMark Winger – TrusteeContact the Board of Trustees:trustees@wooddalelibrary.orgLibrary Director: Yvonne BergendorfContact Staff: contact@wooddalelibrary.orgLIBRARY HOURS:Monday–Thursday 10 am–9 pmFriday & Saturday 10 am–5 pmSunday*1 pm–5 pm*From Labor Day to Memorial DayWe hope everyone is stayingsafe and healthy. Your Libraryis undergoing a significanttransformation of your spaceto better serve the librarycommunity. Your Library isbeing transformed to providegreater ease of access, moreefficient use of space, and adesign reflective of the ultimategoal of the library. We want toensure that all district residentshave access to library materialsand programs; to encourageliteracy and the joy of reading;to promote lifelong learning;and to experience a senseof community in a welcomingenvironment. This transformation Reach. Explore. Achieve. Dream.of your Library supports initiativesso the community can Reach, Explore, Achieve and Dream.On May 4, President Norris officially kicked off the project with a groundbreakingappearance. Due to COVID-19, we regret we were unable to hold an officialgroundbreaking ceremony to celebrate with the community. The Library TransformationProject has two phases. The first Phase allows the Library to operate out of the frontportion of the existing building, while the second Phase involves the Library operating outof the new addition and a portion of the existing renovated facility. We will be updatingthe community as the project progresses through our Website and social media postings.Thank you for your support as we embark on this Library journey together.Library eNewsGet library news, information about events, and moredelivered straight to your inbox. Call 630-766-6762or email contact@wooddalelibrary.org and provide uswith your name and email address to subscribe to ourelectronic newsletter. You can also sign up online atwww.wooddalelibrary.org. Don't delay, sign up today!26 / www.wooddalelibrary.org@
OnlineMovie ClubWatch the movie (available on Hoopla)and then join us to talk about itonline! Registration is required for aninvitation to participate via Zoom.Agatha andthe Truth ofMurderMonday, July 13at 7 pmAn alternativehistory drama filmabout mystery writerAgatha Christiebecoming embroiledin a real-life murder case during her11-day disappearance in 1926.from remarrying.His Girl FridayMonday, July 27at 7 pmA 1940 romanticcomedy about anewspaper editorwho uses everytrick in the bookto keep his acereporter ex-wifeThe Professorand theMadmanMonday, August 10at 7 pmA true tale ofmadness, genius,and obsession thatled two remarkablemen to leave theirimprint on history with the writing ofthe Oxford English Dictionary.A Man CalledOveMonday, August 24at 7 pmA darkly funnySwedish movieabout an angry oldman next door whohas given up on life,but his neighborsshow that life is sweeter when shared.WOOD DALE PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICTADULT WORKSHOPS & EVENTSRegister! : All Library programs are no charge unless otherwise noted.Due to social distancing structures in place during this time, our programs arebeing offered via Zoom for July and August. Register by calling 630-766-6762 orby going to our website, www.wooddalelibrary.org/events, to receive an invitationto participate in the Zoom discussions. If you don’t have an online connection,register anyway and you will receive a phone number to call in and participate!Depending on the COVID-19 crisis, planned programs may be modified,rescheduled or cancelled. We will be reaching out to registrants if cancellationsare necessary. Please visit the Library website or call us at 630-766-6762 for upto-date program information.Follow us! Be sure to follow us on social media to seeupcoming programs, library updates, andphotos taken during community events. Follow links to sign upfor programs. It’s a great way to stay up to date and see whatthe library is offering virtually!Talking Titles Zoom MeetingThursday, July 9 at 7 pm & Thursday, August 6 at 7 pmLove to share what you’re reading and hear what others arereading as well? Are you curious about what the library staff isreading? Join us over Zoom or call in for a lively conversationwith library staff and fellow readers about the latest booknews, trends, new releases and favorite titles.Virtual Bingo Night Zoom MeetingTuesday, July 28 at 7 pm & Tuesday, August 25 at 7 pmBored at home and missing getting together with friends? Jointhe library for a virtual Bingo night! Sign up on our website toreceive an invitation to connect via Zoom. If you can’t connectonline you can join over the phone. Prizes will be awarded.Your Library at HomeCheck out the Wood Dale Public Library District’s website,Facebook page, and YouTube page. Additional online eventsand activities are posted every week. Are you feeling boredon a rainy day? Take a virtual trip or make a fun craft at home.Are you stumped on what to read next? Watch for librarians’recommendations on various topics and genres.www.wooddalelibrary.org \ 27
WOOD DALE PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICTBOOKS, BOOKS & MORE BOOKSDue to social distancing structures in place during this time, our book clubs are being offered via Zoom for July andAugust. Register by calling 630-766-6762 or on our website, www.wooddalelibrary.org/events to receive an invitationto participate in the Zoom discussions. If you don’t have an online connection, register anyway and you will receive aphone number to call in and participate! Books for the book clubs are available for download on the library apps Hoopla,Libby, or Axis 360 as both an e-book or an e-audiobook, or place a hold on a print copy.History Pages Book DiscussionThe Spanish Flu Epidemicand its Influence on Historyby Jaime BreitnauerZoom MeetingWednesday, July 29 at 7 pmEmbark on a journey through the worldin 1918, the impact of the Spanish fluon the world, and the scientific legacythis deadly virus left behind. Registration is required inorder to participate.Hollywood's Dark Historyby Matt MacNabbZoom MeetingWednesday, August 26 at 7 pmExplore the fascinating forgotten scandalsof yesteryear, featuring silent and silverscreen stars like Jean Harlow, Mae West,Mary Pickford, Charlie Chaplin and ErrolFlynn. Registration is required in order to participate.Book Club ExpressThe Fifth of July by Kelly SimmonsZoom MeetingWednesday, July 15 at 7 pmAfter a tragic Fourth of July weekend,one upper-crust American family learnsthat some secrets never stay hidden,no matter how deeply you bury them.Registration is required in order toparticipate on Zoom.Erotic Stories for Punjabi Widows byBalli Kaur JaswalZoom MeetingWednesday, August 19 at 7 pmJoin us on Zoom to discuss this lively,fun, and thought-provoking East-meetsWest story about community, friendship,and women’s lives at all ages.Registration is required in order to participate.28 / www.wooddalelibrary.orgGeorgia’s Book ClubThe Alchemist by Paulo CoehloZoom MeetingTuesday, July 21 at 7 pmA poor young shepherd sets out on aquest for treasure to find that treasure iswithin him. This book makes philosophyaccessible. Registration is required inorder to participate.Milk and Honey by Rupi KaurZoom MeetingTuesday, August 18 at 7 pmThis award-winning short book of poetryreminds us that there is sweetnesseverywhere. Registration is required inorder to participate.Mystery Lovers’ Pizza NightA Duty to the Dead by Charles ToddZoom MeetingWednesday, August 5 at 7 pmJoin us on Zoom for a discussion of thisatmospheric mystery, in which a WWInurse becomes implicated in intrigueand murder. Author Charles Todd willmake a brief appearance. Registration isrequired in order to participate.Klub KsiążkiPolish Book DiscussionRzeczy Których nie Wyrzuciłemby Marcin WichaTuesday, August 18 at 7 pmJoin us on Zoom to discuss "Rzeczy,Których Nie Wyrzuciłem" by MarcinWicha. Books will be read and discussed in the Polishlanguage. Registration is required in order to participate.
Join the Library forvirtual author talks viaZoom! You must beregistered for eachprogram to participate.Those without anonline connection will receive a phonenumber to call in and participate. E-book ande-audiobook copies of the authors’ booksare available on Hoopla, Axis360, or Libby.Limited number of print books are availableat the Library. Please place holds, call, ore-mail the Library to reserve your copies.Everyone is welcome, including those whohave not read the book yet!VirtualAuthorVisitsFiona DavisZoom MeetingTuesday, July 7 at 7 pmJoin New York basedauthor Fiona Davis as shediscusses her newest work,“The Masterpiece” in a virtualbook chat. This captivatingnovel takes readers to theglamorous, abandoned artschool held inside GrandCentral Terminal, where twovery different women, fiftyyears apart, strive to make their mark on aworld set against them.WOOD DALE PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICTBOOKS, BOOKS & MORE BOOKSAdult Summer Reading at HomeImagine Your Story this summer with summer reading at home. Take advantage of oure-books using Libby, Axis-360 and Hoopla and keep up with your reading goals thissummer! Keep track of what you read, listen to, or attend virtually and log in items onour website or through our Wood Dale Library app. Or, use the Bingo card below for afun challenge. Each five squares completed gives you a ticket to enter into our raffle fora prize. Have fun, and keep learning!Kelly SimmonsZoom MeetingThursday, July 16 at 7 pmParticipate in a virtual chatwith author Kelly Simmonsas she discusses hersuspenseful novel “The Fifthof July.” After a tragic accidentoccurs over a Fourth of Julyweekend on Nantucket,privileged members of awealthy family and their staffall have secrets – and apossible motive. Can you guess the truth?Sue HarrisonZoom MeetingTuesday, August 11 at 7 pmJoin author Sue Harrison asshe discusses her timelessclassic “Mother Earth,Father Sky” via Zoom.Taste the wind and hearthe roaring surf along withyoung Chagak, as she fightsfor survival amid the brutalityof the last Ice Age.www.wooddalelibrary.org \ 29
WOOD DALE PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICTADULT TECHNOLOGY & JOB SKILLSSee what your Wood Dale Library card can do!You have access to online library resources at home! Embark on a search for your family’shistory, read an e-book or stream videos with the kids. These resources are available 24/7on the library website with your Wood Dale Public Library card. Now, if you don’t alreadyhave a library card, it’s even easier to get one online.New! Digital Library CardSign-UpLooking For E-books,E-Audiobooks & E-magazines?Never had a Wood DalePublic Library card? It’s easyto get one! Sign up online andget access to digital resourceslike eBooks, audiobooks,movie streaming and digital databases. Goto www.wooddalelibrary.org and follow thelink to Get a Library Card Online. You mustbe 13 or older to register.The Wood Dale Library has you covered!Check out our digital e-book ande-audiobook apps Libby, Axis 360, andHoopla for exciting new streaming contentaccessible anywhere with your computeror device! Or read a digital magazine withFlipster, all available with your library card.ComputerClassesReservations are necessaryfor Computer Classes. Basiccomputer skills recommended.Get the apps for your phone or tablet:Excel BasicsContinue Learning &Sharpening SkillsLynda.com and itsindustry experts canhelp you make sense ofnew technologies such as the popular Zoomservice in addition to teaching you otherbusiness and creative skills.Cypress RésuméBuilder leads youthrough the process ofcreating a professional document in minutes.Simply plug in your basic information andcreate a perfectly formatted resume to helpyou land that dream job. You can also saveyour work for future edits.Watch short tutorials of different technologytopics with the Wood Dale LibraryAcademy, includingWood DaleLibrarydownloading e-booksAcademywith our apps, usingsocial media, and the Microsoft Suite. Goto www.wooddalelibary.org and click on thetab marked ‘Tutorials.’Questions?Give us a call at (630) 766-6762 or email us at contact@wooddalelibrary.org30 / www.wooddalelibrary.orgZoom MeetingWednesday, July 22 at 7 pmForty percent of business jobsrequire knowledge of Excel.Watch a demonstration of abasic spreadsheet, how to enterdata, and how to practice simplecalculations and formulas in thisZoom class.Excel Formulas &FunctionsZoom MeetingWednesday, August 12 at 7 pmWatch a demonstration offormulas and functions in Excelincluding averages, minimumand maximum values, dataanalysis, and loan paymentcalculation in this Zoom class.
WOOD DALE PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICTYOUR LIBRARY AT HOMEWe have adapted our summer readingprograms in order to follow federal and stateguidelines during these uncertain times.Due to social distancing structures,programming is virtual this summer. Checkout the Wood Dale Public Library District’swebsite, Facebook page, and YouTubepage for additional online events andactivities posted every week.SUMMER READINGJUNE 1- AUGUST 31, 2020Choose the summer Bingo that fits your age andthen select the Bingo squares that you would mostenjoy. For every Bingo line you complete, earn achance to win various prizes! You can log yourBingo squares on our Wood Dale Public Libraryapp under Reading Programs for Kids or on ourwebsite www.wooddalelibrary.org under Youth Year Round Reading Program. After every fivesquares enter a drawing for a prize! Complete as many “Bingo lines” as you want for morechances to win. We will have different Bingo sheets available in August.As we do every summer, we will have a number of prize baskets with fun items. Chooseyour favorite basket for a chance to win!SUMMER READINGPROGRAMSStorytimes will be posted on our YouTubechannel on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.Are you watching our storytimes on WoodDale Public Library District’s YouTube?If you would like Youth Services staff togreet your child by name in the next video,send us a Direct Message on Facebook,Instagram or Twitter or contact us atcontact@wooddalelibrary.org!Check our website, www.wooddalelibrary.org,and our social media for updated information.Be sure to look at our online events calendarfor other fun videos and programs.1,000 BOOKS BEFOREKINDERGARTENGet your children ready for Kindergartenby participating in our “1,000 Books BeforeKindergarten” program. Participantsreceive a sticker and a book bag for theirfirst 100 books logged, and a book foreach additional 100 books read. Titlescan be repeated and checkout receiptscan be taped to the logbook. Children arerecognized on a Library Display as theyclimb toward the 1,000-book goal. To getstarted, visit the Kid Zone on our website.www.wooddalelibrary.org \ 31
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Milk and Honey by Rupi Kaur Zoom Meeting Tuesday, August 18 at 7 pm This award-winning short book of poetry reminds us that there is sweetness everywhere. Registration is required in order to participate. WOOD DALE PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT www.wooddalelibrary.org \ 29 Join the Library for
