Juneteenth Event in Waukegan, Illinois

Are you thinking of a short road trip this week-end?  Are you interested in U.S. history? 
Waukegan Illinois is hosting Juneteenth,  oldest known celebration commemorating the end of slavery in the United States

on Saturday, June 15, 2013, from 11:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. at 565 Powell Avenue.Read more about Juneteenth. 

June 15 is also the date for the monthly ArtWauk festival.  ArtWauk's mission is "tactical application of the arts," explicitly stating that this initiative has a greater purpose beyond the primary impact of contributing to the cultural education and artistic appreciation in our community. The goal is to continue filling vacant spaces with viable businesses that create local jobs, broaden the tax base, and improve overall quality of life in Waukegan. Artwauk runs year-round on the third Saturday of each month from 5pm to 10pm and is complete with dining opportunities and many vendors including local artists. See a map of ArtWauk. 

While you are in Waukegan, don’t forget to visit the Community Garden located at 35 S. Genesee Street, to check out how it’s really shaping up after all the rain, planting and weeding. The garden is a wonderfully restful location with a gazebo, statues, and butterfly and children’s garden, that provides a great view of our beautiful lake front.

Community Center, Cultural Center AND Library!

Read the Chicago Suntimes article explaining the new role of libraries in our communities here. Notice comments made by Jennifer Black, Communications Director, of your Glenview Public Library.

Stock Quotes, Weather & More ALL BY TELEPHONE!

Originally founded in 1999 by Mike McCue and Angus Davis, Tellme Networks is a phone network system that allows callers to ask questions and get answers. In early 2012, Microsoft divested itself of Tellme Networks to 24/7 Inc. which has a new toll-free number:

CALL 1-888-247-2425                                    

                             

• time-of-day announcements,
• weather forecasts,
• brief news and sports summaries,
• business searches,
• stock market quotations,
• driving directions,
• and other questions.

Retirement Plan Roadmap

IRAs, 401(k)s, pensions, profit sharing, defined benefit plans, Social Security.  What do you do with them?  Join longtime Glenview resident and Financial Advisor Jason Erickson of Waddell & Reed to discuss how these retirement tools can work for you.
Thursday, June 20, 7 PM, Multipurpose Room
Register here.

Happy Memorial Day

The Library will be closed Sunday, May 26 and Monday, May 27 in observance of the Memorial Day Holiday. Book Drops will be locked. No materials will be due. Enjoy the holiday!

New Computer Classes for Summer 2013

We have many new and exciting computer classes for this summer, in addition to our regular workshops.

Facebook individual appointments--get all your social media questions answered in a half hour one-on-one coaching session.

Blogging Basics--June 25--Set up a blog using Wordpress. Explore the social and professional uses of blogs.

Free Media on the Web--July 8--A tutorial on different sources for free movies, TV shows, music, and audiobooks online. We'll cover Hulu, Pandora, Grooveshark, Open Culture, and PopcornFlix.

Pinterest 101--August 16--Get inspired by browsing and collecting images on this virtual pinboard. People use Pinterest for planning events, sharing recipes, interior decorating, and more.

iPad and iPhone workshops--Learn the basics through interactive presentations by The MacMentor.


Call 847-729-7500 x 7700 or come to the Reference Desk to register!

Be A Book Buddy! A Volunteer Opportunity

If you're in Grades 6-7-8 and above, Glenview Public Library needs your help this summer! We need volunteer readers to participate in the Book Buddies summer literacy program for children going into grades 1-3. Make a little friend, do a good deed, give back to your community! Our newest readers need YOU to keep them excited about reading this summer. It is just one hour a week for 6 weeks. Adult volunteers also welcome. Application form may be found at www.glenviewpl.org/BkBdVol

New this year: Choose your time slot and your Little Buddy. Application deadline is June 3.