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Volume 18 - November2020
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Temporary Library Hours
9:30 am - 5 pm Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri
9:30 am - 9 pm Wednesday
9:30 am - 1 pm Saturday
Closed Sunday
Department Numbers
Circulation 630-368-7700
Reference 630-368-7725
Youth Services 630-368-7733
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What’s Happening At Your Library
Library Fast Facts For November
Shortened hours (see below)
No indoor seating available
Wifi accessible outdoor seating available
Limited computer use
Expanded online resources
Curbside pickup still available
New self-check machine available
Meeting room and study rooms closed
Normal loan periods, materials
quarantined before check-in, no fines
Visit the Library’s website for a description of
the changes due to COVID-19.
DIY Virtual Holiday Snow Globe Candelabra Take & Make
Thursday, November 12 @ 11 am
Pick up a pre-bagged craft with materials you need to make a holiday Snow Globe Candelabra!
Reference Librarian Jean will provide an online tutorial to make this amazingly simple and beautiful
holiday craft. This program premieres on the Library's Facebook page and YouTube channel on November
12 @ 11 am. DIY materials will become available to pick up the same day. Supplies will be limited.
DIY Virtual Gift Box Craft for Adults Take & Make
Thursday, November 19 @ 11 am
The holiday season is upon us! Pick up a pre-bagged kit with materials you need to make your own
small gift box. Reference Librarian Camille will provide an online tutorial to assist you with this unique
craft. This program premieres on the Library’s Facebook page and YouTube channel on November 19
@ 11am. DIY materials will become available to pick up the same day. Supplies will be limited.
The Library will close at 5 pm on
Wednesday, November 25 and
be closed on
Thursday, November 26 &
Friday, November 27.
Things can change quickly due to the COVID-19
pandemic. You can find the most current updates and
restrictions on the Library’s website or sign up for our
email list to receive notification of major changes.
Friends’ Pop-Up Book Sale
Saturday, November 7 @ 10 am - 12 pm
The lobby will have a few tables of books for sale.
Selections include: children’s, fiction, nonfiction,
mystery, history, current events, politics, gardening,
cooking & oversize coffee table books. Grab a few
good books and help support the Friends!
Community Organization
of the Month
People’s Resource Center
Since 1975, People’s Resource Center has been
bringing neighbors together to respond to hunger and
poverty in DuPage County. With a team of over 2,700
volunteers, we offer nutritious food and other basic
necessities like clothes and rent assistance for people
facing tough times. We also connect people with
resources, including education and tutoring, jobs,
technology, art and a caring community, to create a
future of hope and opportunity for all.
PRC has received 11 consecutive four-star ratings from
Charity Navigator, an accomplishment earned by only
1% of nonprofits nationally. In March 2016, West
Suburban Living Magazine named PRC the “Most
Impactful Local Non-Profit Group” in Chicago’s western
suburbs.
PRC was started in 1975 in a little house on Indiana
Avenue that still exists. The first year they served 125
families. Last year, PRC served over 7,000 households.
What Can You Do To Get Involved?
PRC needs your help with
their annual Share the Spirit
program. Though things have
changed this year, with your
support they can still provide
joy and hope to 700 local
families. They are especially in
need of new children’s books.
Visit peoplesrc.org/share2020 to learn how to donate.
Get Wrapped Up in a Good Book!
We might not have any crafts for you to do at the library this
holiday season, but we do have crafts for you to do at home! Each
Take & Make kit is created with a specific age group in mind. We
will only have a limited quantity of each kit. They will be available
on a first come, first served basis along with their accompanying
storytime/activity video on the date that is stated. There is no
reserving a kit. Once they are gone, we will post a notification on
the Library’s Event Calendar. No reservations necessary.
Supplies for a Take & Make craft will be available on the day the
program premieres. Get yours ASAP! Supplies will be limited.
Virtual DIY Story & Craft with Miss Theresa
Gobble, Gobble, Gobble!
November 2
Recommended for ages 2 - 6
Miss Theresa will share a turkey story or two
before she demonstrates how to create a cool
Thanksgiving turkey using colorful fall leaves. The virtual story
and craft will become available on the Library’s Facebook page
and YouTube channel on Monday, November 2 @ 11 am.
Virtual Story & Craft with Miss Brigitte
Ramen Noodles Gallore!
November 9
Recommended for ages 3 - 6
Join Miss Brigitte as she reads a story about the
invention of instant ramen noodles. Yum! The
program premieres on our YouTube channel on
Monday, November 9 @ 11 am.
Virtual DIY Craft with Miss Margaux
Roar! Roar! Dragon Attack!
November 16
Recommended for ages 3 - 6
Stop by the Library to pick up ferocious craft
supplies to make your own dragon puppet. The
virtual how-to video will become available on
the Library’s Facebook page and YouTube
channel on Monday, November 16 @ 11 am.
Virtual Storytime & Craft with Miss Kristyn
What Pet Would You Get?
November 23
Recommended for ages 3 - 8
What is your favorite type of pet? Which
pet would you like to get? Join Miss
Kristyn as she reads books about the
many different types of pets. We will have a discussion about
which animals make great pets, and why pet adoption is so
awesome. The program premieres on our YouTube channel on
Monday, November 23 @ 11 am.
Virtual Storytime & Craft with Miss Margaux
Pizza Party!
November 30
Recommended for ages 3 - 6
Join Miss Margaux as we learn all about
everyone’s favorite treat, pizza! We will read
pizza themed stories, sing a song, and then
Miss Margaux will present a pizza craft. The
program premieres on our YouTube channel, November 30 @
11 am.