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THE FOOTLIGHT PLAYERS OF LA GRANGE PARK PRESENT…

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A musical for ages 7 through 17 years! The 9th production from “The Footlight Players” takes audiences to the streets of Victorian England, as Oliver, a malnourished orphan in a workhouse, becomes the neglected apprentice of an undertaker. Oliver escapes to London and finds acceptance amongst a group of petty thieves and pickpockets led by the elderly Fagin. When Oliver is captured for a theft he did not commit, the benevolent victim, Mr. Brownlow takes him in. Fearing the safety of his hideout, Fagin employs the sinister Bill Sikes and the sympathetic Nancy to kidnap him back, threatening Oliver’s chances of discovering the true love of a family.

Tech Week: April 4-6 Performance Dates:

Friday, April 7 at 7:30 pmSaturday, April 8 at 2:00 pm and 7:30 pm

Sunday, April 9 at 2:00 pmPerformances will be located at Park Junior High School, LP

Auditions:Saturday, January 21 from 11:00 am to 8:00 pmSunday, January 22 from 11:00 am to 8:00 pmMonday, January 23 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pmTuesday, January 24 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm

To schedule an audition and request a time slot, please email dromito@communityparkdistrict.org

Auditions will be held at the Community Park District Recreation Center (1501 Barnsdale Rd., LP).

Call Backs for specific roles will be on Wednesday, January 25 from 5:00-8:00 pm.

Rehearsals: They will be held at the Community Park District Recreation Center and are typically on Fridays from 6:00-8:00 pm, Saturdays from 1-5 pm, and Sundays from 2:00-6:00 pm. Not all characters are needed at all rehearsals.

Conflicts should be stated on the rehearsal form filled out at time of audition. All undocumented conflicts will be counted as an absence. Cast members are allowed ONLY 2 unexcused absences. Tech week is MANDATORY. Rehearsal

schedule will be handed out at the first full cast rehearsal on Sunday, January 29.FEE: $119.00 (due when cast)

Directed by Dee Hamilton & Dave Romito

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welcome!very year, libraries across the country celebrate National Library

Week. From April 9-15, 2017, we will focus on the theme “Libraries Transform” and honor the work being done

by libraries to positively impact local communities. Stop by throughout the week and discover an array

of giveaways, opportunities to share your favorite library memory, and a unique display about our

library’s history and its impact on the community.

As we celebrate libraries, we are reminded of the residents who we serve and how you make it all pos-

sible! We are ever so thankful for your support.

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Library ClosingsSaturday, April 16 - Easter SundayMonday, May 29 - Memorial Day

Total number of library visits

118,079Total number of La Grange Parkresidents with a

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9,784Total annual

circulation of library materials

188,842

In 2016...

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Rachel Carson: The Woman Who Launched the Environmental MovementWednesday, March 8, 7 pm

In this living-history program, Carson played by Leslie Goddard, shares stories about her love of nature, her writing about ocean life, and her work to awaken the world to the beauty and fragility of nature. Co-sponsored by the Salt Creek Area American Association of University Women and the La Grange Park Friends of the Library.

Healthy Living for Your Brain and Body: Tips from the Latest ResearchThursday, March 23, 7 pm

Join us to learn about research in the areas of diet and nutrition, exercise, cognitive activity and social engage-ment and use hands on tools to help you incorporate these recommenda-tions into a plan for healthy aging. Presented by the Alzheimer’s Associa-tion, Greater Illinois Chapter.

Technology & Computer Classes

Tech TutorsGet one-on-one help with your technology maladies from one of our gurus. Call to make an appointment.

Tech Tutors on the RoadBethlehem Woods, Tuesday, March 7, 1-5 pm and Saturday, May 20, 9 am - 1 pm

Plymouth Place, Tuesday, April 25 1-5 pm

We’ll be at local retirement communi-ties to offer first-come, first-served help with your troublesome technol-ogy.

Digitizing VHS, Vinyl, and MoreThursday, March 16, 6 pmTuesday, March 21, 11 am

Learn how to use the library’s equip-ment to transfer precious family heirlooms (including VHS and audio-tapes, slides and film negatives, and vinyl records) to DVD or computer files. Registration required.

Microsoft Word for Job HuntersThursday, May 11, 6 pmTuesday, May 16, 11 am

We’ll show you how to use Word templates to create resumes and cover letters. Registration required.

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Medicare SeminarSaturday, April 8, 10:30 am

Learn about recent Medicare changes and how to select the best Medicare Supplement and Part D plans.

College of Du Page Massage Therapy ProgramWednesday, April 12, 7 pm

Become a part of a vital healing profession with a strong job outlook. In one year, you can complete the College of DuPage Massage Therapy program with the knowledge and experience necessary to test for the Illinois state license.

Brick by Brick: Tracing Your Home’s HistoryThursday, April 13, 7 pm

If walls could talk... Was your home moved, dam-aged by fire or enlarged to accommodate a growing family? Tina Beaird will provide strategies for researching the history of your home by using gov-ernment records, newspapers, phone directories, maps and other resources. Every home tells a story, what does yours say? Sponsored by the La Grange Park Friends of the Library.

Money Smart week is April 22-29. Save money with these two programs!

Get Organized, Stay Organized, and Save Money!Monday, April 17, 7 pm

Lots of tips and great ideas will be offered. You will feel in control of your life and will save money in the process. Sponsored by the La Grange Park Friends of the Library.

Affordable Solar for La Grange Park ResidentsWednesday, April 26, 7 pm

La Grange Park residents Jonathan Almer and Beth and Eric Fouliard will share their experiences install-ing solar panels at their homes: the costs, the results, the benefits and the pitfalls. Hear their stories and get all of your questions about residential solar answered. Co-sponsored by the La Grange Park Sustainability Com-mittee.

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CPR and First Aid Training for AdultsSaturday, April 22, 10:30 am

Learn the correct way to adminis-ter CPR and First Aid. Training and certification is through the American Heart Association. Cost $30. You must register for this program by April 20. Maximum attendees is 20.

Mo’ Beat BluesSunday, May 7, 2 pm

From Blues to Swing, this dynamic duet will entertain you with a mix of familiar songs from the 50s through the 90s, harmonica solos, and soulful duets. Sponsored by the La Grange Park Friends of the Library.

Shade Gardening by University of Illinois Extension Master GardenerMonday, May 8, 7 pm

Turn that dark space in your yard into an inviting shade garden. Learn about the different types of shade plus prac-tical suggestions about soil, watering, easy design ideas and a variety of plants suited to a shade garden.

Essential Oils for Outdoor AdventuresTuesday, May 16, 7 pm

Sarah Mycek from doTERRA will share tips for non-toxic spring cleaning. She’ll also show you how to create beach bag must-haves for soothing boo-boos, bug bites and sunburns.

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Books Alive! Book Discussion GroupBooks are available one month before the meeting.

The Girls by Emma ClineTuesday, March 21, 2 pmIn 1960s northern California, a lonely teenage girl becomes enthralled by a group of older girls she meets one summer, and is drawn into the circle of a soon-to-be infamous cult.

Eight Hundred Grapes by Laura DaveTuesday, April 18, 2 pmA heartbreaking and humorous novel about love, marriage and the secrets you share and the secrets you hide in the lush backdrop of Sonoma’s wine country.

The Last Painting of Sara de Vos by Dominic SmithTuesday, May 16, 2 pmThis is a novel about art, forgery, love and unrevealed grief. A rare seven-teenth century painting links three lives in three continents over three centuries.

Film Discussion GroupFridays, 7 pm

Join us for free screenings of thought-provoking movies followed by brief discussions.

March 3 American Honey (2016) This poetic drama follows a teenage girl on a road trip with a magazine selling crew.

March 17 Hunt for the Wilderpeople (2016) A city boy and his foster par-ent go on the lam in this hilarious Kiwi comedy.

March 31 Cameraperson (2016) This astonishing, innovative documentary shows a veteran camera operator working through her career.

April 14 No Film

April 28 Kate Plays Christine (2015) An actress prepares to portray a famous suicide victim in this fascinat-ing documentary hybrid.

May 12 No Film

May 26 Our Little Sister (2016) In this charming, affecting drama, three sisters meet their half sister after their father dies.

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Cookbook ClubThursdays, 6 pm

March 9 Taste of Persia by Naomi Duguid

April 20 My Two Souths by Asha Gomez

May 18 Land of Fish and Rice by Fuch-sia Dunlop

This program is so much fun we’ve de-cided to do it every month!

In March we’ll explore the food of the Persian empire. April’s book features a remarkable fusion of Southern and South Indian dishes. Finally, in May, we’ll cook delectable recipes from Shanghai and the surrounding region. Pick out your recipe at the Reference Desk by March 2/April 13/May 11

Knitting and Crochet GroupThursdays, March 9, April 13 and May 11, 10:30 am

Come knit and/or crochet with our friendly group. You can work on your own projects, chat, get ideas and maybe some assistance.

Genealogy GroupMondays, March 20, April 17 and May 15, 1 pm

Join us in this informal group as we share genealogy tips, tricks and sto-ries. New and experienced genealo-gists are welcome.

Saturday Night ReadersSaturday, April 22, 7 pm

Girl Waits with Gun by Amy StewartJoin us for our after hours book club! Copies of the books will be available one month before the meeting.

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All the places you can find the YA Department online: lplibrary.org/teens

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Don’t Be BoardGrades 5-8Tuesday, March 7, 4-5 pm

We’ve got Apples to Apples. We’ve got Telestrations. We’ve got Opera-tion. The point is we’ve got a lot of board and table games. Join us for an afternoon of games and snacks!

Teen Advisory BoardGrades 7-12Mondays, March 20, April 17, and May 15, 5 pm

Recommend program, design, and collection ideas for the YA Depart-ment. Plus, we have pizza or pizza rolls at every meeting! Registration required.

Crafty ClubGrades 7-12Wednesdays, March 22, April 26, and May 24, 7 pm

You never know what we’ll be crafting in crafty club! Sometimes, we even craft food! Registration required.

PromiConGrades 7-12Saturday, May 20, 7-9 pm

Dress as your favorite book, movie, TV, or video game character going to the prom! Photo booth! Dancing! Snacking! Registration required.Timey-Wimey

ClubMondays, March 27, April 24, and May 22, 7 pm

Calling all Doctor Who fans! Join us for our monthly Doctor Who viewing, featuring episodes, snacks, and crafts.

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Welcome Baby BagsDo you have a new baby? Stop by the Children’s Services Department for a Welcome Baby Bag and get your child started on the road to reading!

Warm Up with a Good Book!Our Winter Reading Program runs through the end of March. Register at the Children’s Services Desk and Warm Up with a Good Book! Stop in each week through March 31 to log your minutes and collect your prize!

Yoga Through Stories with Miss CaraLong-time educator and children’s yoga instructor Cara Ross will guide participants through yoga using familiar stories. Wear comfortable, stretchy clothes; child-size yoga mats will be provided, but caregivers are asked to bring their own, if they choose to participate. Mommy & Toddler YogaAges 2-3 with a caregiverFriday, April 21, 11:30 am Preschool YogaAges 3-5Friday, April 28, 11:30 am Mommy & Toddler YogaAges 2-3 with a caregiverWednesday, May 3, 10:15 am Preschool YogaAges 3-5Wednesday, May 10, 10:15 amNew light cube in Children’s

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Toddler Play DateAges 3 months-3 years with a caregiverTuesdays, May 2-23, 10:15 am

Enjoy our sensory toys, musical instruments, and board books while building social skills and engaging in creative play. Drop in for as little or as long as you like. No registration is necessary.

Toddler Dance PartyAges 2-Kindergarten with a caregiverWednesday, May 17, 10:30 am

Toddlers and Preschoolers are invited to come dance their sillies out! Bring a stuffed animal friend to dance with! Snacks will be served after the danc-ing stops.

Story Times Story Time is currently in session and runs until April 28. Call the Chil-dren’s Services Desk at 708-352-0100 for availability.

Baby Story Time Ages 3-23 months with a caregiverMondays & Tuesdays, 10:15 am or 11:00 am

Toddler Time Ages 2-31/2 with a caregiverWednesdays & Thursdays, 10:15 am or 11:00 am Preschool Story Time Ages 3-KindergartenTuesdays, 1:30 pm or Fridays, 10:15 am Family Story Time All AgesTuesdays at 6:30 pm Bilingual Spanish Story Time All AgesFourth Wednesday of the Month at 6:30 pm

Register in person at the Children’s Desk, sign up online at lplibrary.org, or

call us at 708-352-0100.

LEGO table donated by George and Sheryl Havelka

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Weekly Activities

Monday Kids’ Club at 4:00 pm Crafty KidsGrades K-3First Monday of the MonthMarch 6, April 3 and May 1

Come in for an easy, make-and-take craft.

Modeling MondaysGrades K-3Second Monday of the MonthMarch 13, April 10 and May 8

Do you like building and creating with your hands? Join us for Model-ing Mondays and meander through many marvelous models including TinkerToys, Lincoln Logs, Kid K’Nex and more!

Mad Science Mondays Grades K-3Third Monday of the MonthMarch 20, April 17 and May 15

Calling all scientists! Come and con-duct some spectacular experiments that prove science is fun!

Brick Builders Grades K-3Fourth Monday of the MonthMarch 27, April 24 and May 22

Use our LEGOS® to build whatever you can imagine!

Thursday Thinkers at 4:00 pm

Full S.T.E.A.M. Ahead!Grades 4-6First and Third Thursday of the MonthMarch 2 & 16, April 6 & 20 and May 4 & 18

Cool science experiments, technology fun, engineering challenges, awesome art projects, and math tricks! Talk It Up! Book DiscussionGrades 4-6Second Thursday of the MonthMarch 9, April 13 and May 11

Read great books, make new friends, eat snacks, and get a cool reading patch to keep!

The Bookworms Book ClubGrades K-3Fourth Thursday of the MonthMarch 23, April 27 and May 25

Join us as we explore picture books and exciting crafts! Get the list of books for the month at the children’s desk and choose which one(s) you’d like to read.

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Alphabet AnimalsAges 5-8Thursday, March 31, 4:15 pm

Draw along with Chicagoland car-toonist, Mark Anderson in this new, high-energy program! Kids will learn to draw 26 different animals using only the alphabet and simple shapes. Make Your Own No-Sew Blanket!Ages 8-12Tuesday, May 16, 4 pm

Create your own reversible super soft and fun fleece blanket! These no-sew blankets don’t use needle and thread, but scissors and knots. Just in time for picnic season!

Stuffed Animal SleepoverAges 3-12Stuffed Animal Drop off: Friday, May 5, 3:30-4:30 pm

Drop off your stuffed animal in the Children’s Depart-ment and overnight, while you are sleeping, your animals will get to play all over the library! Pick them up at 10:30 Saturday morning, May 6, stay for a picnic brunch, and watch a slideshow of their adventures.

Super Saturdays

Meet Author Rachel RuizAges 4 and upSaturday, March 1, 10:30 am

After working for President Barack Obama on his re-election campaign in 2012 (and fielding unending ques-tions from her 3-year-old daughter about POTUS), Rachel Ruiz was inspired to write her debut picture book. When Penny Met POTUS is an adventure in imagination and a per-fect introduction into politics for any age! Join us as Rachel discusses her book and signs copies!

Miss Jamie’s FarmAges 3 and upSaturday, April 1, 10:30 am

Miss Jamie and her puppet friends from the farm will take us on a magical barnyard adventure in a sing-along, dance-along show that’s fun for kids and grownups alike! Stuffed Animal Sleepover BrunchAges 3-12Saturday, May 6, 10:30 am

Pick up your animals, eat an informal picnic brunch, and watch a slideshow of their overnight adventure.

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friends & neighbors

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Visit the Friends’ Book Shop in the Library

The Friends of the Library is looking for volunteers to staff the book shop. Please

contact Joan Marino, President of the Friends, at

friends@lplibrary.org.

Donated books, magazines, CDs, DVDs, and tapes are for sale at low prices!

Proceeds support library programs and special services.

Please follow us on:

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Contact us: Friends@lplibrary.org

Friends of the Library NewsPatrons continue to donate money and books to our library through the Friends’ Bookshop. Since the Book-shop opened in July of 2005 the FOL has donated over $182,500 in cash. In 2016 our volunteers gave over 2825 hours of their time in our Bookshop. No other entity has donated more in the support of your library. Some of the programs the Friends supported this winter included It’s Christmastime in the City, Pearl Harbor: A Day that Will Live in Infamy, and Hamilton: A Rags to Riches Story.

Friends have BenefitsWe will be having more half price weekend sales in our book shop. Become a Friend of the Library and enjoy our benefits! All Friends mem-bers can come in early (Thursday or Friday) and buy books at the Satur-day 1/2 price! If you like our discount books but your weekends are too busy, buy books Thursday! This is just one of the benefits an FOL mem-ber has. Join Friends today.

Amazon SmileWhen shopping on Amazon, use Amazon Smile to benefit the Friends. We receive 0.05% of your total order when you use the Friends link bit.ly/lpplfol.

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Community Park District of La Grange ParkEaster Egg HuntThe Community Park District of La Grange Park is having their annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 1 at Memorial Park (132 Oak Avenue, LGP) at 11:00 am SHARP! This free event is for children 8 years and younger. Kids, bring your baskets and get ready to have some fun! The Eas-ter Bunny will be there to hand out goodies before the hunting for eggs begins. Children will be grouped by age. For more information please call 708.354.4580.

OliverThe Footlight Play-ers of La Grange Park’s production of Oliver will per-form four shows at Park Jr. High (333 N. Park Road, LGP). Dates are April 7 at 7:30 pm, April 8 at 2:00 pm & 7:30 pm, and April 9 at 2:00 pm. Tickets are $10/adult and $5/child and are available at the Recreation Center. Tickets will also be available at the door for $12/adult and $8/child. Go to www.communityparkdistrict.org for more information and a pre-sale ticket order form. Click the Oliver slider on the homepage. If you have any questions please call Dave Romito at 708.354.4580.

Mark your calendars! Join us at the Village of La Grange Park picnic and birthday party celebrating the village’s 125th anniversary on July 15th at Memorial Park. The party will include live music, food and various activities throughout the day

La Grange LibrarySound Off: Podcast DiscussionTuesday, April 4, 7-8 pm

Listen online to a radio podcast (one hour or less) about current events in health, education, or politics. Then join us for a stimulat-ing conversation.Our April podcast comes from This American Life. In “Are We There Yet?” we visit refugee camps in Greece. Listen on your computer at https://www.thisamericanlife.org/radio-archives/episode/592/are-we-there-yet or download the podcast to your device. For download help, contact the Reference Desk at 708.215.3220. Please register at the La Grange Pub-lic Library by calling 708.215.3200.12 | communityparkdistrict.org

THE FOOTLIGHT PLAYERS OF LA GRANGE PARK PRESENT…

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A musical for ages 7 through 17 years! The 9th production from “The Footlight Players” takes audiences to the streets of Victorian England, as Oliver, a malnourished orphan in a workhouse, becomes the neglected apprentice of an undertaker. Oliver escapes to London and finds acceptance amongst a group of petty thieves and pickpockets led by the elderly Fagin. When Oliver is captured for a theft he did not commit, the benevolent victim, Mr. Brownlow takes him in. Fearing the safety of his hideout, Fagin employs the sinister Bill Sikes and the sympathetic Nancy to kidnap him back, threatening Oliver’s chances of discovering the true love of a family.

Tech Week: April 4-6 Performance Dates:

Friday, April 7 at 7:30 pmSaturday, April 8 at 2:00 pm and 7:30 pm

Sunday, April 9 at 2:00 pmPerformances will be located at Park Junior High School, LP

Auditions:Saturday, January 21 from 11:00 am to 8:00 pmSunday, January 22 from 11:00 am to 8:00 pmMonday, January 23 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pmTuesday, January 24 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm

To schedule an audition and request a time slot, please email dromito@communityparkdistrict.org

Auditions will be held at the Community Park District Recreation Center (1501 Barnsdale Rd., LP).

Call Backs for specific roles will be on Wednesday, January 25 from 5:00-8:00 pm.

Rehearsals: They will be held at the Community Park District Recreation Center and are typically on Fridays from 6:00-8:00 pm, Saturdays from 1-5 pm, and Sundays from 2:00-6:00 pm. Not all characters are needed at all rehearsals.

Conflicts should be stated on the rehearsal form filled out at time of audition. All undocumented conflicts will be counted as an absence. Cast members are allowed ONLY 2 unexcused absences. Tech week is MANDATORY. Rehearsal

schedule will be handed out at the first full cast rehearsal on Sunday, January 29.FEE: $119.00 (due when cast)

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