Adult Programming:
Learn to Draw
A weekly series consisting of 4 sessions presented by Kathy Steere whose drawing “Pink Shoes” was featured as part of the 2011 West Chicago Banner Project.
Session One: Lines, Wednesday, February 1 at 7pm
Session Two: Shading, Wednesday, February 8 at 7pm
Session Three: Shadows, Wednesday, February 15 at 7pm
Session Four: Perspective, Wednesday, February 22 at 7pm
Afternoon Program Series: Route 66 on a Single Tank of Gas by David Clark
Thursday, February 2, 2012 at 12pm
Many travelers believe that Route 66 in Illinois has more attractions per mile than any other state. With our high price of gasoline, people are deciding to remain closer to home on their vacations. Route 66 on a Tank of Gas shows in more depth than in our Historic Route 66 presentation the many Mother Road attractions within the Land of Lincoln, within 300 miles of Chicago. We also suggest a “triangle route,” taking Route 66 to St. Louis, then returning on the Great River Road and the Lincoln Highway.
The program begins with an overview of road building in Illinois, from our dependence upon the railroad to our early efforts to create “good roads” with countywide programs and privately marked Auto Trails. In 1918, the State legislature passes “An Act to Build Hard Surfaces upon the Public Highways in the State,” which gives the Illinois Division of Highways jurisdiction to improve and maintain a network of primary trunk roads. Financed by $160 million in road bonds backed by automobile license fees, the state builds roads at a record-breaking pace, pulling Illinois “out of the mud” on modern ribbons of concrete.
In the second half of the presentation, we take a virtual tour of Route 66 in Illinois from Chicago to the Mississippi River near St. Louis. Along the way, we stop at the restaurants, museums, and historic sites that give Illinois Route 66 its special personality and character. We stop at such iconic Route 66 treasures the Del Rhea Chicken Basket, Funk’s Grove Maple Sirup, the Cozy Dog Drive-In, and Henry’s Rabbit Ranch. For our trip back to the Chicagoland area, we take a brief look at the wonders to be seen along the Great River Road from Alton to Fulton, and the Lincoln Highway from Fulton to Chicago Heights.
Tango!
Thursday, February 23rd at 6pm
Tone your body and sharpen your mind: learn to Tango Buenos Aires style! Free instruction from the Tango Argentina Club. After class participants are invited to visit their studio across the street for more dancing and light refreshments!
Small Businessman’s Forum
Monday, February 6th at 7pm
Topic: Inventory Management
A monthly meeting for current and prospective small business owners to discuss logistics, strategies and trends with their entrepreneurial counterparts. A presenter from SCORE will be on hand to lead the discussion on a selected topic.
Please register online at www.westchicago.lib.il.us, call Adult Services at (630) 231-1552 ext. 4 or sign up in Adult Services at the West Chicago Public Library District, 118 W. Washington St., West Chicago, IL 60185.
Young Adult Programming:
ready? set… live!
Young Adult Winter Reading Program
January 3, 2012 - February 25, 2012
Are you ready for the future… ‘cause it is ready for you! Join our dystopian themed winter reading program. Read 15 hours and receive a ticket to the final laser tag party. The Winter Reading Program is open to teens in grades 7-12. Participants must register in the adult services department.
Gamers Haven
Mondays 2/6, 2/13, 2/20 at 4-6p.m.
An after school gaming group for teens in grades 7-12. Drop in and play video games, board games, card games and more. Snacks will be provided.
Newsletter Meetings
Tuesday February 7th at 6 p.m.
Strangely Specific is the name of the teen created newsletter that is distributed here at the Library monthly. We are always looking for talented, creative Young Adults to add materials to this publication.
Young Adult Advisory Council
Tuesday February 7th at 7pm
The YA Council is a group of dedicated Young Adults that meet once a month to discuss issues related to teenagers at the Library. Council members have a say in all the teen programs that occur at the Library including the YA Summer Reading Program. Members also have volunteer opportunities through the Youth Services Department and the Friends of the Library. We also have special programs dedicated only to the Council as a reward for the hard work and time put in to the Library. An application must be filled out to join. Applications are available in the Young Adult area of the library.
Blue Moon Café: A Coffeehouse for Teens
Tuesday, February 28th: Chocolate! at 7 p.m.
The Blue Moon Café is an exciting drop in program that has a different theme each time. You can participate in the theme of the evening or you can just hang out. At this session we will be making a holiday ornament. Open to teens in grades 7-12.
Love Stinks Anti Valentine’s Day Program
Tuesday, February 14th 6p.m.
Join us for a lighthearted evening of anti-valentine’s fun. Open to teens in grades 7-12.
The “Arts” Hour
Friday, February 3rd at 3:15 p.m.
An after school drop-in program for teens who want to work on their art or music projects. Open to teens in grades 7-12.
Please register online at www.westchicago.lib.il.us, call Adult Services at (630) 231-1552 ext. 4 or sign up in Adult Services at the West Chicago Public Library District, 118 W. Washington St., West Chicago, IL 60185.
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