Coming Up at the Library: Armchair Tour of Marshall Field's Holiday Windows

Library Announcement

Library Closing — The Library will be closed for the Thanksgiving Holiday at 5 PM on Wednesday, November 27 and all day on Thursday, November 28. Book drops will be locked. No materials are due on holiday dates. 

Library Highlights

Digital Technology Fair — Saturday, November 9, 10 AM-1 PM. Do you want to learn more about the Library’s growing collection of virtual services? Are you curious about the latest technology devices? Join Abt Electronics (Glenview), Barnes & Noble (Old Orchard), and Glenview Library Staff for an opportunity to learn about the latest in eReaders and mobile devices, as well as the many digital services the Library has to offer. Perfect timing to learn about these popular holiday wish list items and how they can be used with the Library’s downloadable eBooks, eAudiobooks, eMagazines, and extensive electronic database collection for adults, teens and kids. A raffle will be provided by Fair sponsors. Just drop in.

Marshall Field’s Holiday Traditions: A Behind-the-Scenes Tour — Tuesday, November 12, 7 PM. Amy Meadows, former director of Windows and Marketing Events for Marshall Field’s and Macy’s, provides an armchair tour of the design and execution of the famed animated windows, Main Aisle décor, and the Great Tree with archival images, contemporary photos, and memorabilia. The Library extends a special thanks to the Glenview Gardeners for generously co-hosting this program and providing light refreshments. Please register at glenviewpl.org/register, 847-729-7500 x 7600, or the Reader Services Desk. 

Friends of the Glenview Library

The Friends of the Glenview Library Annual Meeting & Luncheon Program: The History of Glenview — Wednesday, November 13, 11:30 AM-1:30 PM.  Local historian Beverly Dawson will delve into the history of Glenview from its early settlers and homes to the major changes that ushered in modern day Glenview, including the Library, Glenview Naval Air Station, and The Glen. Get to know fellow library supporters and learn about the organization’s mission. $15 for Members/$20 for Contributing Members & Guests. RSVP: 847-657-8870.

Art in the Library

The Way We See It — November 4-January 6. Art in the Library welcomes back the talented artists from The Arts of Life, a non-profit Chicago-based art studio with a satellite location in Glenview. The Arts of Life is a creative collaboration in skill development through the arts, operated by artists with developmental disabilities and assisted by staff and volunteers. Promoting self-respect, inspiring artistic expression, building community, and developing independence are the four core values that encourage and motivate these exceptional artists. Deeply influenced by popular culture, which is often their window to the world around them, the exhibit shows how the artists perceive and interpret cultural themes and icons. Their dedication to art as a primary means of expression and way to connect to the world is a true inspiration as we embark on the holiday season.

Adult Enrichment

Please register at glenviewpl.org/register, 847-729-7500 x 7600, or the Readers Services Desk.

Savoring the Sixties: A Special Program Series to Commemorate the 50th Anniversary of John F. Kennedy’s Assassination

Retro Cool: Holiday Entertaining Sixties-Style — Wednesday, November 20, 7 PM. Tasting included. Chef Michael Maddox is back in the kitchen, turning his talents to recipes and entertaining tips with a Sixties flair. Comforting, kitschy, satisfying, experimental, sophisticated—all describe the cuisine that evolved along with the culture of the times. Add a little retro cool to your holiday table. 

Pierre Salinger & the 1000 Days of Camelot — Tuesday, November 26, 7 PM. Terry Lynch of HFK Presents, will tell the story of JFK’s assassination and the 1000 days of the Kennedy administration—through the eyes of a trusted insider, White House Press Secretary Pierre Salinger. Learn about the close relationship between Salinger and the President, and his unique perspective on some of the most dangerous times in our country’s recent history. 

Lyric Opera of Chicago Lecture Series

Please register at glenviewpl.org/register, 847-729-7500 x 7600, the Reader Services Desk.

La Traviata by Giuseppe Verdi — Wednesday, November 13, 7-8:30 PM. Tales of intrigue, love, and death from the 2013/14 Lyric Opera season. Moderated by Lyric Opera docents.

Adult Book Discussion Groups

Book selections are available at the Reader Services Desk one month prior to meetings. New members are always welcome; just drop in.

Book Bites • Reading Social — Thursday, November 7, 7 PM. Location: The Glenview House, 1843 Glenview Road, Glenview. The November selection is Room by Emma Donoghue. Co-sponsored by the Niles Public Library. Visit facebook.com/nilesglenviewbookbites for details. Meets monthly.

BookIT! Nonfiction Book Group — Wednesday, November 20, 7 PM. The November selection is My Year with Eleanor by Noelle Hancock.  Meets bimonthly.

GlenVIEWINGS Film Series

Mud (130 min/PG-13/2012) — Friday, November 15, 2 & 6:30 PM. Two young boys on the verge of adolescence find dark adventure on the banks of the Mississippi River, while dealing with intense family drama. A coming-of-age tale, for all ages, inspired by the treasured works of Mark Twain.

Computer Workshops

Registration and Glenview Library card required unless otherwise noted. Please register at glenviewpl.org/register, 847-729-7500 x 7700 or the Reference Services Desk.

NEW! Discover FamilySearch.org — Friday, November 8, 10-11:30 AM. Discover the impressive free database and extensive online services offered by this nonprofit genealogy organization. Glenview Library card required. 

Intermediate Internet Searching — Tuesday, November 12, 6:30-8 PM. Spend less time searching and more time finding what you need. Basic search skills required. 

Files & Folders — Wednesday, November 13, 10-11:30 AM. Master file organization and storage. 

iPad & iPhone Workshops: Getting Started — Thursday, November 14, 7-8:30 PM. External features, buttons & apps. Going Further — Monday, November 25, 7-8:30 PM. Settings, messaging, calendar & notes. 

NEW! Google Products — Tuesday, November 19, 2-3:30 PM. Searching the web is just one facet of Google. In this class, we’ll cover Gmail, Image Search, Google Maps, and Google Drive for creating and sharing documents.

Intermediate WORD 2010 —Wednesday, November 20, 2-3:30 PM. Discover how to format your document, plus how to work with pictures and clip art.

Exploring eBooks Workshops & Tutorials

Please register at 847-729-7500 x7600 or the Reader Services Desk.

MyMediaMall Individual Appointments — Mondays, November 11, 18 & 25, 10 AM-Noon. Meet with trained Library staff and/or volunteers for a 30-minute one-on-one session to learn how to download an eBook or eAudiobook to your portable device. Glenview Library card required.

Introduction to MyMediaMall: The Website & eReaders — Tuesday, November 12, 2-3:30 PM. Learn how to access MyMediaMall, browse the collection of digital materials, and checkout/download eBooks to a computer or eReader.

Introduction to Mobile MyMediaMall: The Website, Tablets & Mobile Devices —Thursday, November 21, 10-11:30 AM. Learn how to access the MyMediaMall mobile website, browse the collection of digital materials, and checkout/download eBooks to a tablet, iPad, or mobile device.

For Teens

Please register at glenviewpl.org/register, 847-729-7500 x 7600, or the Reader Services Desk.

Gamer’s Paradise — Friday, November 8, 5-9 PM. Play with the Library’s Nintendo Wii, XBOX360, Playstation 3, and game collection. Big screens and boomchairs make this a gamer’s paradise. Special thanks to Village Inn Pizzeria and Jake’s Pizza for generously donating pizza to fall teen game nights. Register by November 7. Ages 13-18. 

For Children & Families

Unless otherwise noted, registration required at glenviewpl.org/register, 847-729-7500 x 7900, or the Youth Services Desk.

Northern Lights Fall Homework Help Center (grades 1-8) — Sessions: Tuesdays, through December 10, 6-7:30 PM. High School volunteers can help shine a light on your student’s homework. Thirty-minute sessions for homework, reading, and math skills practice will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis. Children may be grouped by subject and grade level. Just drop in. 

NEW! Craft Club (grades 3-6) — Thursday, November 7, 4-5 PM. Make a fun craft and hang out with friends. The November craft is Worry Dolls. Space is limited. 

Game Central (grades 3-5) — Friday, November 8, 10:30 AM-12:30 PM OR 2-4 PM. Calling all gamers! Play with the Library’s Wii, XBOX 360, and PS3 on our GIANT screens. You may bring your own games with an ESRB rating of Everyone or E10. 

NEW! Minecraft Club (grades 4-8) — Friday, November 15, 6-8 PM. “Get your game on” by entering the many worlds of Minecraft. Come with your favorite servers, your own accounts, and get ready to build.

Baby Signs®: FAMILY SIGN, SAY & PLAY™ (ages birth to 5) — Saturday, November 16, 11 AM-Noon. Pre-readers learn sign language with their families—new vocabulary, songs, and play activities each month. Led by Jamie Stevens, ASL interpreter and certified Baby Signs® instructor. Just drop in. 

Fall Book Discussion (grades 4-8): How They Croaked: The Awful Ends of the Awfully Famous — Sunday, November 17, 2-3 PM. Poisoned? Drowned? Death by dirt? Find out the real scoop on how Cleopatra, King Tut, Albert Einstein and others met their final end. Nominated for the 2014 Rebecca Caudill Award. 

Lego® Club (grades 1-4) — Wednesday, November 20, 4-5 PM. Junior Lego® engineers, architects, and inventors—dabble, design, and dream at the monthly free-build. Space is limited.

Plum Crazy Puppets presents Faraway Fairytales — Friday, November 22, 7-7:45 PM. Miss Silvia’s puppet theater company delivers a musical journey around the globe. Timeless folk characters join kids as they sail from port-to-port in this interactive show. Live music by Andre Gloeckner.