May Program Preview

Hi everyone out there! I thought I would give you an “all in one place” preview of programs we have coming up for May. Please join us for one (or more!)of these:

Journal Writing Workshop, Saturday, May 10^th at 2 PM.

This program is presented by Cynthia Gallaher, a Chicago based poet and writing teacher. Use what you learn here help you preserve family history, write a memoir, or any other reason you might want to keep a journal.

“Antiques Roadshow:” Saturday, May 24^th at 2 PM.

Got a “treasure” you’d like to know more about? Come see Rex Newell of Rex’s Antiques and get answers! The first 40 persons who register may bring one handheld item each for an appraisal. Forest Park patrons only.

Children’s Programs

Monday May 6^th @ 4:30 pm-The Manga Discussion Group will be talking about Fullmetal Alchemist

Monday, May 12th @ 4:00 pm- Be Jeweled with the 5/8 Club.  Make your own jewelry! Beads, bracelets and more. For kids in grades 5-8.

Sunday Closings

Just a friendly reminder that we will be closed on Sundays, starting May 25th, and running through June, July and August. We will reopen on Sundays starting on September 7th.

Summer Reading’s On the Horizon

Our summer reading programs for both kids and adults will kick off June 10th, and run through July 19th. Watch for our in house publicity, coming soon, that will give more details, including some darned nice incentives for participating.

New Computers in Youth Services!

I don’t know if you’ve been downstairs to our Youth Services Department lately, but we just installed a complete set of brand new computers for our young patrons to use. They are infinitely faster and easier to use than the ones they replaced, and fully graphics and sound capable. We’re delighted to be able to improve this service to our young library users.

We’re Almost Done!

Many of you may have noticed that we had our concrete contractor back to the library again this week. I’m glad to say that we’ve seen the last of him for a long time. Not that we don’t like him, but it is as hassle when access to the library is limited in any way. But the walkways have been replaced, and should last for a number of years into the future. The very last step in this project will be done by our landscaper, who will be here next week to repair and realign the decorative brick pavers that adjoin the concrete walkways.

We undertook these projects because we want to keep the library and its grounds as attractive and safe as possible. Our first concern is always for you, our loyal users.

Rodger Brayden

Great Program - Don’t Miss It!

Red alert for all gardeners, both established and aspiring! We’re hosting a program at 7 PM on Wednesday of this week titled “Serenity Gardens.” Come learn how to transform your backyard, patio, walkway or balcony for very little expense. Our presenter is Kathleen Obirek, a master gardener who presented a very well received gardening program here at the library last year. Call 366-7171 to register, or sign up when you;re at the library.

Walkways - Phase II

Weather permitting, the contractor will return Monday, April 21st, and complete the replacement of our concrete walkways. This time, they will replace those portions of the walkway that start with the stairs on the Jackson Boulevard side of the building, and includes the area around our bicycle rack. This time, the main entrance will remain open, so inconvenience to you, our loyal patrons, should be relatively slight. Following this work, our landscaper will do any necessary repair and replacement of the decorative brick pavers that adjoin the concrete areas.

Rodger Brayden

Director

Friends of the Library Book Sale

Come one, come all! The next Friends of the Library book sale is scheduled for Friday, June 20, and Saturday, June 21. As always, there will be lots of great bargains available. And donations are still welcome, especially paperback books, which are in high demand.

National Library Week : April 13 - 19

Please join us in celebrating your library and your community during National Library Week. Sunday, April 13, we will have a special day. “The Wiggleworms” of the Old Town School of Folk Music will entertain the whole family, starting at 2 PM. There will be goodies, crafts in the Youth Services Department, and fun for all.

Also, during the entire week, Forest Park library card holders can receive up to $25 in fine forgiveness on materials belonging to your library. This is our “Food for Fines” week! $1 in fines will be forgiven for each box or can of nonperishable food you donate, with all proceeds going to the Howard Mohr Community Center Food Pantry. This offer is good for fines you may have accumulated on overdue items belonging to Forest Park Public Library, though not for replacement costs.

You’re always welcome here at the library, but we especially want to roll out the welcome mat during this special week.

Rodger Brayden

Director

Thanks for Your Patience!

Thanks so much for your patience while we had “Phase I” of our walkway replacement project completed. The walk leading to the main entrance is now completely replaced. Later this month we will also replace the remaining portions of our walkways on the Jackson Boulevard side of the building, and have the decorative brick pavers leveled and replaced as necessary. The extra good news is that the remaining work can be done without closing the building to the public. Thanks again for bearing with us!

Rodger BRayden

Director