Upcoming Events at Lansing Public Library

Storytime Sign-Up

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Youth Programs & Events
Sep 2, (Sign-up August 30-September 11)
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Storytimes begin the week of September 13, 2010 and end October 21, 2010.

Getting Started in Genealogy (P)

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Community Room (Lower Level)
Sep 2, 6:30 p.m.
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]]>Itching to explore your family history after you’ve seen those celebrity genealogy shows? Get off on the right foot by attending this presentation by award-winning author and researcher Grace DuMelle.

She’ll explain the top 10 concepts: working backwards, talking to relatives, looking in the census, using the three building blocks, the importance of citing sources, and more.

Many of the illustrations are taken from her book, Finding Your Chicago Ancestors. Copies will be available for purchase.

Please register.

Storytime Sign-Up

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Youth Programs & Events
Sep 3, (Sign-up August 30-September 11)
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Storytimes begin the week of September 13, 2010 and end October 21, 2010.

Purls of Wisdom Knitting & Crochet

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Community Room (Lower Level)
Sep 3, 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. (Fridays from 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. on Sept. 3 & 17, Oct. 1, 15 & 29)
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The popular knitting and crochet circle "Purls of Wisdom" meets in the Community Room. Bring your own supplies. Beginners always welcome!

Storytime Sign-Up

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Youth Programs & Events
Sep 4, (Sign-up August 30-September 11)
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Storytimes begin the week of September 13, 2010 and end October 21, 2010.

Lansing Library Writer's Group

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Community Room (Lower Level)
Sep 4, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. (Saturdays 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Sept. 4 & 18, Oct. 2 & 16)
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Writers’ Group can offer support and advice, whether you’ve written many or just started your first novel. Share and receive constructive criticism.

Ages 18 and up.

Meets every first & third Saturday.

Special Hours

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Lansing Public Library
Sep 4, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
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Closing early.
Open 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Last computer reservation is 2:30 p.m.

Regular hours resume Tuesday, September 7

Library Closed

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Lansing Public Library
Sep 6,
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Closed for Labor Day.

Regular hours resume Tuesday, September 7

Pick up the Book!

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Lansing Public Library
Sep 6,
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Books for the next mystery book discussion are available at the Circulation Desk. Discussion will be September 21 at 11:00 a.m.

Storytime Sign-Up

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Youth Programs & Events
Sep 6, (Sign-up August 30-September 11)
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Storytimes begin the week of September 13, 2010 and end October 21, 2010.

Storytime Sign-Up

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Youth Programs & Events
Sep 7, (Sign-up August 30-September 11)
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Storytimes begin the week of September 13, 2010 and end October 21, 2010.

Storytime Sign-Up

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Youth Programs & Events
Sep 8, (Sign-up August 30-September 11)
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Storytimes begin the week of September 13, 2010 and end October 21, 2010.

Purls of Wisdom Knitting & Crochet

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Community Room (Lower Level)
Sep 8, 6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m. (Wednesdays 6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Sept. 8, 22, Oct. 6, 20)
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The popular knitting and crochet circle "Purls of Wisdom" meets in the Community Room. Bring your own supplies. Beginners always welcome!

Storytime Sign-Up

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Youth Programs & Events
Sep 9, (Sign-up August 30-September 11)
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Storytimes begin the week of September 13, 2010 and end October 21, 2010.

Teen Movie NIght: Alice in Wonderland

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Community Room (Lower Level)
Sep 9, 5:00 p.m.
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Alice, now 19 years old, returns to the whimsical world she first entered as a child and embarks on a journey to discover her true destiny. Rated PG.
No sign-up required.

Storytime Sign-Up

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Youth Programs & Events
Sep 10, (Sign-up August 30-September 11)
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Storytimes begin the week of September 13, 2010 and end October 21, 2010.

Movie: Passport to Adventure, Historic Stockholm & Heliskiing, Sweden

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Community Room (Lower Level)
Sep 10, 10:30 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
Registration required. Call (708) 474-2447 or register online..
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Passport to Adventure, Historic Stockholm & Heliskiing, Sweden 30 min.

Join us as we explore Stockholm’s Old Town and Sweden’s fairytale countryside.

Storytime Sign-Up

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Youth Programs & Events
Sep 11, (Sign-up August 30-September 11)
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Storytimes begin the week of September 13, 2010 and end October 21, 2010.

$5 Fill-A-Bag, Buy 1 Get 1:Book Bonanza Extravaganza (Friends' Book Sale)

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Book Sale Room (Lower Level by the Stairs)
Sep 11, 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. (Members only 9-10)
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Memberships for sale at the door for $5.00

General Public 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

Sales are cash only.

Buy 1 bag of books for $5, get 1 bag free!
Buy 1 book, get 1 free!
September 11 only.

Pick up the Book!

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Lansing Public Library
Sep 13,
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Books for the next mystery book discussion are available at the Circulation Desk. Discussion will be September 21 at 11:00 a.m.

Baby Talk Storytime (Birth through 12 months with caregiver) (R)

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Activity Room (Lower Level)
Sep 13, 10:30 a.m.
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[Birth through 12 months with caregiver]

Join Miss Patti for stories and fun!

Mondays: Sept. 13, Sept. 27, Oct, 4, Oct, 11, Oct 18
The Sept. 20 session has been rescheduled to Sept. 21.

Registration required.

Baby Talk Storytime (13 through 24 months with caregiver) (R)

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Activity Room (Lower Level)
Sep 13, 11:30 a.m.
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[13 through 24 months with caregiver]

Join Miss Patti for stories and fun!

Mondays: Sept. 13, Sept. 27, Oct, 4, Oct, 11, Oct 18
The Sept. 20 session has been rescheduled to Sept. 21.

Registration required.

Friends Meeting

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Community Room (Lower Level)
Sep 13, 6:30 p.m.
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Friends of Lansing Library meeting.

TAB (Teen Advisory Board)

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Activity Room (Lower Level)
Sep 14, 5:00 p.m. (Tuesdays at 5:00 p.m. on Sept. 14 and Oct. 12)
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Stop by the library every second Tuesday @ 5 p.m. for our monthly TAB meeting. This is your chance to tell us what you think and give us some feedback. Help us plan programs and order books, or just come to talk about your newest favorite book. We are waiting with open ears and snacks!

A Guide to Digital Photography (P)

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Community Room (Lower Level)
Sep 14, 6:30 p.m.
Registration required. Call (708) 474-2447 or register online..
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Learn how to use the digital camera.

Bring your digital camera, fresh batteries, memory card, and instructional manual. The 3H Camera Club will be your guide.

Please register.

Toddler Time Storytime (24-36 months with caregiver) (R)

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Activity Room (Lower Level)
Sep 15, 11:30 a.m.
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[24 through 36 months with caregiver]

Join Miss Rebecca for stories and fun!

Wednesdays: Sept. 15, Sept. 22, Sept. 29, Oct, 6, Oct, 13, Oct 20

Registration required.

Pre-K Storytime (Ages 3-5) (R)

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Activity Room (Lower Level)
Sep 16, 11:30 a.m.
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[Ages 3-5]
Join Miss Rebecca for stories and fun!
Thursdays: Sept. 16, Sept. 23, Sept. 30, Oct. 7, Oct, 14, Oct 21

Registration required.

Chicago Genealogy 101 (P)

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Community Room (Lower Level)
Sep 16, 6:30 p.m.
Registration required. Call (708) 474-2447 or register online..
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It’s the second-largest city in the second-largest county in the U.S.

Learn inside tips to make your Windy City research fruitful. For instance, did your ancestor live on Fake Street? He or she could have – before the street name changed. And did you know that it’s possible to see your ancestor’s neighborhood and how it changed? Find out how with fire insurance maps.

Inquest records provide the details of accidental and criminal deaths. Probate cases are the key to a wealth of family information. Most examples come from DuMelle’s book, Finding Your Chicago Ancestors. Copies will be
available for purchase.

Please register.

Library Board Meeting

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Conference Room (Upper Level Near Circulation)
Sep 16, 6:30 p.m.
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Purls of Wisdom Knitting & Crochet

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Community Room (Lower Level)
Sep 17, 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. (Fridays from 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. on Sept. 3 & 17, Oct. 1, 15 & 29)
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The popular knitting and crochet circle "Purls of Wisdom" meets in the Community Room. Bring your own supplies. Beginners always welcome!

Lansing Library Writer's Group

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Community Room (Lower Level)
Sep 18, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. (Saturdays 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Sept. 4 & 18, Oct. 2 & 16)
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Writers’ Group can offer support and advice, whether you’ve written many or just started your first novel. Share and receive constructive criticism.

Ages 18 and up.

Meets every first & third Saturday.

Dead Relative Society (Genealogy Research Group)

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Activity Room (Lower Level)
Sep 18, 3:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m. (3:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m. on Saturdays: Sept. 18 & Oct. 30)
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Who Do You Think You Are?
Genealogy is one of the most popular hobbies in America.
This is a hobby where the library is your partner! The library provides access to Ancestry and to Heritage Quest. To use Ancestry, you will have to visit the library, but Heritage Quest is available on the library’s website. These online resources allow you to search for your roots. The library has many books to help you with your family tree research. Don’t forget, the Dead Relative Society meets once a month at the library. We share our successes and “brick walls” and help each other. Beginners are welcome!

Don’t miss the upcoming Genealogy Programs presented by Grace DuMelle.

Pizza Party & Band

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Community Room (Lower Level)
Sep 20, 6:00 p.m.
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Just because school’s back again doesn’t mean we can’t have one last party! Come by and grab some pizza, enter our awesome door prize, and check out the tunes of ATyDee (www.atydee.webs.com), winner of Lansing’s 2010 Battle of the Bands.
No sign-up required

Baby Talk Storytime (Birth through 12 months with caregiver) (R)

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Activity Room (Lower Level)
Sep 21, 10:30 a.m.
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[Birth through 12 months with caregiver]

Join Miss Patti for stories and fun!

Mondays: Sept. 13, Sept. 27, Oct, 4, Oct, 11, Oct 18
The Sept. 20 session has been rescheduled to Sept. 21.

Registration required.

Book Discussion: The Fifth Floor

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Conference Room (Upper Level Near Circulation)
Sep 21, 11:00 a.m.
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The Fifth Floor by Michael Harvey
Hired to follow a political fixer for the current mayor, private detective Michael Kelly tracks the subject to Chicago’s North Side where he discovers a grisly murder scene and a possible answer to the mystery of who started the Great Chicago Fire of 1871.

Discussions are always open to new members!

Books are available at the Circulation Desk one month before the discussion.

Baby Talk Storytime (13 through 24 months with caregiver) (R)

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Activity Room (Lower Level)
Sep 21, 11:30 a.m.
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[13 through 24 months with caregiver]

Join Miss Patti for stories and fun!

Mondays: Sept. 13, Sept. 27, Oct, 4, Oct, 11, Oct 18
The Sept. 20 session has been rescheduled to Sept. 21.

Registration required.

Teen "On the Edge" Book Discussion: Paper Towns (P)

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Conference Room (Upper Level Near Circulation)
Sep 21, 5:00 p.m.
Registration required. Call (708) 474-2447 or register online..
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[Grades 6-12]

One month before graduating from his Central Florida high school, Quentin “Q” Jacobsen basks in the predictable boringness of his life until the beautiful and exciting Margo Roth Spiegelman, Q’s neighbor and classmate, takes him on a midnight adventure and then mysteriously disappears.

Sign-up is appreciated, but not required.

Toddler Time Storytime (24-36 months with caregiver) (R)

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Activity Room (Lower Level)
Sep 22, 11:30 a.m.
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[24 through 36 months with caregiver]

Join Miss Rebecca for stories and fun!

Wednesdays: Sept. 15, Sept. 22, Sept. 29, Oct, 6, Oct, 13, Oct 20

Registration required.

Purls of Wisdom Knitting & Crochet

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Community Room (Lower Level)
Sep 22, 6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m. (Wednesdays 6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Sept. 8, 22, Oct. 6, 20)
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The popular knitting and crochet circle "Purls of Wisdom" meets in the Community Room. Bring your own supplies. Beginners always welcome!

Pre-K Storytime (Ages 3-5) (R)

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Activity Room (Lower Level)
Sep 23, 11:30 a.m.
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[Ages 3-5]
Join Miss Rebecca for stories and fun!
Thursdays: Sept. 16, Sept. 23, Sept. 30, Oct. 7, Oct, 14, Oct 21

Registration required.

Cooking Instructor Kelly Donlea (P)

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Community Room (Lower Level)
Sep 23, 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
Registration required. Call (708) 474-2447 or register online..
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Kelly Donlea returns with more cooking ideas.

Kelly teaches how to get more variety from fewer ingredients, how to lose the ingredient clutter, and streamline dinnertime.

Please register.

Banned Books Week: Celebrating the Freedom to Read

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Lansing Public Library
Sep 25, (September 25-October 2, 2010)
]]>Every year, hundreds of books are challenged or banned from shelves in public and school libraries.

For more information and lists of challenged titles visit:
www.ala.org/bbooks/

In Youth & Teen Depts: Check out a banned or challenged book and receive a free DVD rental.

Illinois Hire the Future

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Community Room (Lower Level)
Sep 25, 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
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Ages 16-24 ONLY. Must be a resident of Illinois

This program, sponsored by the Illinois Department of Employment Security, helps young adults with career information, skills matching, and job interview techniques. There will be a hands-on computer portion to help assist you as well. The mission of the program is to increase employability of Illinois youth, encourage them to remain in school, make career decisions, and assist them in securing gainful employment. Must be a resident of Illinois.

No sign-up required.

Banned Books Week: Celebrating the Freedom to Read

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Lansing Public Library
Sep 26, (September 25-October 2, 2010)
]]>Every year, hundreds of books are challenged or banned from shelves in public and school libraries.

For more information and lists of challenged titles visit:
www.ala.org/bbooks/

In Youth & Teen Depts: Check out a banned or challenged book and receive a free DVD rental.

Banned Books Week: Celebrating the Freedom to Read

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Lansing Public Library
Sep 27, (September 25-October 2, 2010)
]]>Every year, hundreds of books are challenged or banned from shelves in public and school libraries.

For more information and lists of challenged titles visit:
www.ala.org/bbooks/

In Youth & Teen Depts: Check out a banned or challenged book and receive a free DVD rental.

Baby Talk Storytime (Birth through 12 months with caregiver) (R)

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Activity Room (Lower Level)
Sep 27, 10:30 a.m.
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[Birth through 12 months with caregiver]

Join Miss Patti for stories and fun!

Mondays: Sept. 13, Sept. 27, Oct, 4, Oct, 11, Oct 18
The Sept. 20 session has been rescheduled to Sept. 21.

Registration required.

Baby Talk Storytime (13 through 24 months with caregiver) (R)

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Activity Room (Lower Level)
Sep 27, 11:30 a.m.
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[13 through 24 months with caregiver]

Join Miss Patti for stories and fun!

Mondays: Sept. 13, Sept. 27, Oct, 4, Oct, 11, Oct 18
The Sept. 20 session has been rescheduled to Sept. 21.

Registration required.

Banned Books Week: Celebrating the Freedom to Read

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Lansing Public Library
Sep 28, (September 25-October 2, 2010)
]]>Every year, hundreds of books are challenged or banned from shelves in public and school libraries.

For more information and lists of challenged titles visit:
www.ala.org/bbooks/

In Youth & Teen Depts: Check out a banned or challenged book and receive a free DVD rental.

Banned Books Week: Celebrating the Freedom to Read

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Lansing Public Library
Sep 29, (September 25-October 2, 2010)
]]>Every year, hundreds of books are challenged or banned from shelves in public and school libraries.

For more information and lists of challenged titles visit:
www.ala.org/bbooks/

In Youth & Teen Depts: Check out a banned or challenged book and receive a free DVD rental.

Toddler Time Storytime (24-36 months with caregiver) (R)

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Activity Room (Lower Level)
Sep 29, 11:30 a.m.
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[24 through 36 months with caregiver]

Join Miss Rebecca for stories and fun!

Wednesdays: Sept. 15, Sept. 22, Sept. 29, Oct, 6, Oct, 13, Oct 20

Registration required.

Evening Pre-K Storytime (R)

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Community Room (Lower Level)
Sep 29, 6:00 p.m. (Wednesdays at 6:00 p.m. on September 29 and October 20)
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Please join us for evening storytimes with Miss Tracey.

These sessions are available on a monthly basis for children aged 3-5 (preschool).

Sign-up required.

Banned Books Week: Celebrating the Freedom to Read

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Lansing Public Library
Sep 30, (September 25-October 2, 2010)
]]>Every year, hundreds of books are challenged or banned from shelves in public and school libraries.

For more information and lists of challenged titles visit:
www.ala.org/bbooks/

In Youth & Teen Depts: Check out a banned or challenged book and receive a free DVD rental.

Pre-K Storytime (Ages 3-5) (R)

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Activity Room (Lower Level)
Sep 30, 11:30 a.m.
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[Ages 3-5]
Join Miss Rebecca for stories and fun!
Thursdays: Sept. 16, Sept. 23, Sept. 30, Oct. 7, Oct, 14, Oct 21

Registration required.

Teen "Off the Shelf" Book Discussion: Evermore (P)

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Conference Room (Upper Level Near Circulation)
Sep 30, 5:00 p.m.
Registration required. Call (708) 474-2447 or register online..
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[Grades 6-12]

Since the car accident that claimed the lives of her family, sixteen-year-old Ever can see auras and hear people’s thoughts. She goes out of her way to hide from other people until she meets Damen, another psychic teenager who is hiding even more mysteries.

Sign-up is appreciated, but not required

Banned Books Week: Celebrating the Freedom to Read

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Lansing Public Library
Oct 1, (September 25-October 2, 2010)
]]>Every year, hundreds of books are challenged or banned from shelves in public and school libraries.

For more information and lists of challenged titles visit:
www.ala.org/bbooks/

In Youth & Teen Depts: Check out a banned or challenged book and receive a free DVD rental.

Purls of Wisdom Knitting & Crochet

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Community Room (Lower Level)
Oct 1, 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. (Fridays from 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. on Sept. 3 & 17, Oct. 1, 15 & 29)
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The popular knitting and crochet circle "Purls of Wisdom" meets in the Community Room. Bring your own supplies. Beginners always welcome!

Banned Books Week: Celebrating the Freedom to Read

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Lansing Public Library
Oct 2, (September 25-October 2, 2010)
]]>Every year, hundreds of books are challenged or banned from shelves in public and school libraries.

For more information and lists of challenged titles visit:
www.ala.org/bbooks/

In Youth & Teen Depts: Check out a banned or challenged book and receive a free DVD rental.

Lansing Library Writer's Group

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Community Room (Lower Level)
Oct 2, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. (Saturdays 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Sept. 4 & 18, Oct. 2 & 16)
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Writers’ Group can offer support and advice, whether you’ve written many or just started your first novel. Share and receive constructive criticism.

Ages 18 and up.

Meets every first & third Saturday.

Voter Registration Deadline Approaching

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Lansing Public Library
Oct 4, 9:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m. (Deadline October 5, 2010)
]]>The deadline to register to vote in the November 2, 2010 Election is
October 5.

If you’ve moved since you last registered or turned 18, (or will be 18 by November 2, 2010) be sure to register!

Stop by the Circulation Desk for info.

Check your registration status, find your polling place, get a list of candidates, and find information about early voting at:

http://www.cookcountyclerk.com/ELECTIONS/Pages/default.aspx

Baby Talk Storytime (Birth through 12 months with caregiver) (R)

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Activity Room (Lower Level)
Oct 4, 10:30 a.m.
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[Birth through 12 months with caregiver]

Join Miss Patti for stories and fun!

Mondays: Sept. 13, Sept. 27, Oct, 4, Oct, 11, Oct 18
The Sept. 20 session has been rescheduled to Sept. 21.

Registration required.

Baby Talk Storytime (13 through 24 months with caregiver) (R)

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Activity Room (Lower Level)
Oct 4, 11:30 a.m.
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[13 through 24 months with caregiver]

Join Miss Patti for stories and fun!

Mondays: Sept. 13, Sept. 27, Oct, 4, Oct, 11, Oct 18
The Sept. 20 session has been rescheduled to Sept. 21.

Registration required.

Stories and Activity (R)

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Youth Programs & Events
Oct 4, 6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
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Join us for stories, music, and a crafty activity. Sign-up required.

Voter Registration Deadline Approaching

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Lansing Public Library
Oct 5, 9:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m. (Deadline October 5, 2010)
]]>The deadline to register to vote in the November 2, 2010 Election is
October 5.

If you’ve moved since you last registered or turned 18, (or will be 18 by November 2, 2010) be sure to register!

Stop by the Circulation Desk for info.

Check your registration status, find your polling place, get a list of candidates, and find information about early voting at:

http://www.cookcountyclerk.com/ELECTIONS/Pages/default.aspx

Teen "Spine-Tingling" Book Discussion: Devilsh (P)

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Conference Room (Upper Level Near Circulation)
Oct 5, 5:00 p.m.
Registration required. Call (708) 474-2447 or register online..
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[Grades 6-12]

Jane Jarvis, a senior at a Catholic girl’s school in Providence, Rhode Island, tries to save her best friend by making a pact with a demon in the form of a cupcake-eating, very friendly teenage girl.

Sign-up is appreciated, but not required

Toddler Time Storytime (24-36 months with caregiver) (R)

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Activity Room (Lower Level)
Oct 6, 11:30 a.m.
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[24 through 36 months with caregiver]

Join Miss Rebecca for stories and fun!

Wednesdays: Sept. 15, Sept. 22, Sept. 29, Oct, 6, Oct, 13, Oct 20

Registration required.

Purls of Wisdom Knitting & Crochet

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Community Room (Lower Level)
Oct 6, 6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m. (Wednesdays 6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Sept. 8, 22, Oct. 6, 20)
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The popular knitting and crochet circle "Purls of Wisdom" meets in the Community Room. Bring your own supplies. Beginners always welcome!

Book Discussion: December

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Conference Room (Upper Level Near Circulation)
Oct 6, 6:30 p.m.
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December by Elizabeth Hartley Winthrop
Eleven-year-old Isabelle hasn’t spoken a word in nearly a year. Four psychiatrists have abandoned her, declaring her silence to be impenetrable. Her parents are at once mystified and terrified by their daughter’s withdrawal. December paints an
unforgettable picture of a family reckoning with a bewildering crisis, and of a critical month in the life of a bright, fascinating girl, locked into an isolation of her own making and from which only she can decide to break free.

Discussions are always open to new members!

Books are available at the Circulation Desk one month before the discussion.

Pre-K Storytime (Ages 3-5) (R)

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Activity Room (Lower Level)
Oct 7, 11:30 a.m.
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[Ages 3-5]
Join Miss Rebecca for stories and fun!
Thursdays: Sept. 16, Sept. 23, Sept. 30, Oct. 7, Oct, 14, Oct 21

Registration required.

Domestic Violence Awareness and Education (P)

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Community Room (Lower Level)
Oct 7, 6:30 p.m.
Registration required. Call (708) 474-2447 or register online..
]]>Presented by Janet Robinson, an Illinois Certified Domestic Violence Professional (ICDVP), Sexual Assault Counselor, and Partner Abuse Intervention Professional (PAIP). She writes a biweekly column, Refuge, in The Shopper.

Topics include: Dynamics of Domestic Violence, Types of Abuse, Characteristics of the Abuser, Why Does He Batter?
Why Do Women Stay? How Can I Help Someone I Know? And A Safe Place for Me.

Did you know that every 9 seconds a woman in the U.S. is beaten by her husband, boyfriend or live-in lover? Based on this statistic, there will be 16,000 women abused at the end of a 40-hour work week. Wow! That’s a startling number for such an advanced society. We constantly see on the news, television programs, advertisements, and videos the violence, exploitation and degradation against women. In addition, teen violence has soared: 1 out of 3 girls have experienced physical, emotional, or verbal abuse from their dating partner. When will this cycle of abuse end, and is there anything we as a society and community can do? The first step is awareness and education.

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

Registration optional.

Movie: Passport to Adventure, Exploring Rural China and the Great Wall

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Community Room (Lower Level)
Oct 8, 10:30 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
Registration required. Call (708) 474-2447 or register online..
]]>Passport to Adventure, Exploring Rural China and the Great Wall 30 min.

Travel with us to view the Great Wall, China's most enduring symbol. Journey down the scenic Li River, visit villages hidden in the riverbanks, and explore the ancient customs of the river people.

Read For a Lifetime Sign-Up Deadline

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Teen Programs & Events
Oct 9,
]]>Sign up for Read for a Lifetime, a state-sponsored high school reading program, before it comes to a close. You have until Oct. 9, 2010 to sign up for this
wonderful opportunity.

Read four books off the Read for a Lifetime book list by March 31, 2011 and you will receive a Certificate of Achievement from the State of Illinois and enter a drawing to win a gift card. Completion of Read for a Lifetime also looks great on college applications!

Reader's Theater Group (R)

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Community Room (Lower Level)
Oct 9, 1:00 p.m.-2:30 p.m.
]]>[3^rdto 5^thgrade]
Kids will use a picture book as a script and read aloud to present the story as a group. Each group member will have a part. It is a great way for kids to practice fluency and speaking skills in a fun way!

In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month we will be reading Tomas and the Library Lady by Pat Mora. Sign-up required.

Friends' Book Sale

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Book Sale Room (Lower Level by the Stairs)
Oct 9, 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. (Members only 9-10)
]]>Members Only 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.
Memberships for sale at the door for $5.00

General Public 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

Sales are cash only.

10/10/10

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Teen Programs & Events
Oct 10,
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In honor of October 10, 2010, we will have a variety of Top Ten Lists posted around the Teen Section. Make your own Top Ten List, and we just may hang yours up as well.

Baby Talk Storytime (Birth through 12 months with caregiver) (R)

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Activity Room (Lower Level)
Oct 11, 10:30 a.m.
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[Birth through 12 months with caregiver]

Join Miss Patti for stories and fun!

Mondays: Sept. 13, Sept. 27, Oct, 4, Oct, 11, Oct 18
The Sept. 20 session has been rescheduled to Sept. 21.

Registration required.

Baby Talk Storytime (13 through 24 months with caregiver) (R)

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Activity Room (Lower Level)
Oct 11, 11:30 a.m.
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[13 through 24 months with caregiver]

Join Miss Patti for stories and fun!

Mondays: Sept. 13, Sept. 27, Oct, 4, Oct, 11, Oct 18
The Sept. 20 session has been rescheduled to Sept. 21.

Registration required.

TAB (Teen Advisory Board)

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Activity Room (Lower Level)
Oct 12, 5:00 p.m. (Tuesdays at 5:00 p.m. on Sept. 14 and Oct. 12)
]]>[Grades 6-12]
Stop by the library every second Tuesday @ 5 p.m. for our monthly TAB meeting. This is your chance to tell us what you think and give us some feedback. Help us plan programs and order books, or just come to talk about your newest favorite book. We are waiting with open ears and snacks!

Toddler Time Storytime (24-36 months with caregiver) (R)

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Activity Room (Lower Level)
Oct 13, 11:30 a.m.
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[24 through 36 months with caregiver]

Join Miss Rebecca for stories and fun!

Wednesdays: Sept. 15, Sept. 22, Sept. 29, Oct, 6, Oct, 13, Oct 20

Registration required.

Teen Candy-Making (R)

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Community Room (Lower Level)
Oct 13, 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
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Sue Peltzer from Creative Decorations is leading a hands-on candy-making class. Come and learn how to make delicious snacks. Sign-up is required.

Pre-K Storytime (Ages 3-5) (R)

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Activity Room (Lower Level)
Oct 14, 11:30 a.m.
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[Ages 3-5]
Join Miss Rebecca for stories and fun!
Thursdays: Sept. 16, Sept. 23, Sept. 30, Oct. 7, Oct, 14, Oct 21

Registration required.

Tips and Tricks for Cook County Vital Records (P)

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Community Room (Lower Level)
Oct 14, 6:30 p.m.
Registration required. Call (708) 474-2447 or register online..
]]>Don't let the bureaucrats get you down. When you've been told the record doesn't exist or is not accessible to you, try these alternative methods for births, marriages, divorces, and deaths. Learn about hidden sources such as out-of-state indexes and records created after the fact.

Discover a completely free online source for 19^th-and early 20^th-century vital records. Know the repositories that allow you to search yourself. Examples are culled from DuMelle’s book, Finding Your Chicago Ancestors. Copies will be
available for purchase.

Purls of Wisdom Knitting & Crochet

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Community Room (Lower Level)
Oct 15, 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. (Fridays from 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. on Sept. 3 & 17, Oct. 1, 15 & 29)
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The popular knitting and crochet circle "Purls of Wisdom" meets in the Community Room. Bring your own supplies. Beginners always welcome!

Lansing Library Writer's Group

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Community Room (Lower Level)
Oct 16, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. (Saturdays 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Sept. 4 & 18, Oct. 2 & 16)
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Writers’ Group can offer support and advice, whether you’ve written many or just started your first novel. Share and receive constructive criticism.

Ages 18 and up.

Meets every first & third Saturday.

Celebrate National Friends of Libraries Week!

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Lansing Public Library
Oct 17, (October 17-23, 2010)
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October 17-23.

Join Friends for $5 and get early access to the book sales for a year!
Volunteer your time to help at Friends' fund raisers and Friends' sponsored events!

Celebrate National Friends of Libraries Week!

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Lansing Public Library
Oct 18, (October 17-23, 2010)
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October 17-23.

Join Friends for $5 and get early access to the book sales for a year!
Volunteer your time to help at Friends' fund raisers and Friends' sponsored events!

Teen Read Week: Books with Beat

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Teen Programs & Events
Oct 18, (October 18-23, 2010)
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Celebrate Teen Read Week October 18-23 by visiting the library!

Baby Talk Storytime (Birth through 12 months with caregiver) (R)

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Activity Room (Lower Level)
Oct 18, 10:30 a.m.
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[Birth through 12 months with caregiver]

Join Miss Patti for stories and fun!

Mondays: Sept. 13, Sept. 27, Oct, 4, Oct, 11, Oct 18
The Sept. 20 session has been rescheduled to Sept. 21.

Registration required.

Baby Talk Storytime (13 through 24 months with caregiver) (R)

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Activity Room (Lower Level)
Oct 18, 11:30 a.m.
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[13 through 24 months with caregiver]

Join Miss Patti for stories and fun!

Mondays: Sept. 13, Sept. 27, Oct, 4, Oct, 11, Oct 18
The Sept. 20 session has been rescheduled to Sept. 21.

Registration required.

Celebrate National Friends of Libraries Week!

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Lansing Public Library
Oct 19, (October 17-23, 2010)
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October 17-23.

Join Friends for $5 and get early access to the book sales for a year!
Volunteer your time to help at Friends' fund raisers and Friends' sponsored events!

Teen Read Week: Books with Beat

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Teen Programs & Events
Oct 19, (October 18-23, 2010)
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Celebrate Teen Read Week October 18-23 by visiting the library!

Book Discussion: The Blue Edge of Midnight

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Conference Room (Upper Level Near Circulation)
Oct 19, 11:00 a.m.
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The Blue Edge of Midnight by Jonathon King
Haunted by his killing of a 12-year-old robber, ex-cop Max Freeman starts a new life in the Florida Everglades, only to find himself a suspect in a murder investigation when he discovers the body of a kidnapped child. Max needs to clear his name by finding the murderer.

Discussions are always open to new members!

Books are available at the Circulation Desk one month before the discussion.

Teen "Off the Shelf" Book Discussion: Beige (P)

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Conference Room (Upper Level Near Circulation)
Oct 19, 5:00 p.m.
Registration required. Call (708) 474-2447 or register online..
]]>Beige by Cecil Castellucci
[Grades 6-12]

Katy, a quiet French-Canadian teenager, reluctantly leaves Montreal to spend time with her estranged father, an aging Los Angeles punk rock legend.
Sign-up is appreciated, but not required.

Fancy Nancy Party

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Community Room (Lower Level)
Oct 19, 6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
]]>[Grades 5 and under]
Let’s play dress-up! Join us in your fanciest clothes for an
evening of stories, activities, and snacks.

No sign-up required.

Celebrate National Friends of Libraries Week!

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Lansing Public Library
Oct 20, (October 17-23, 2010)
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October 17-23.

Join Friends for $5 and get early access to the book sales for a year!
Volunteer your time to help at Friends' fund raisers and Friends' sponsored events!

Teen Read Week: Books with Beat

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Teen Programs & Events
Oct 20, (October 18-23, 2010)
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Celebrate Teen Read Week October 18-23 by visiting the library!

Toddler Time Storytime (24-36 months with caregiver) (R)

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Activity Room (Lower Level)
Oct 20, 11:30 a.m.
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[24 through 36 months with caregiver]

Join Miss Rebecca for stories and fun!

Wednesdays: Sept. 15, Sept. 22, Sept. 29, Oct, 6, Oct, 13, Oct 20

Registration required.

Evening Pre-K Storytime (R)

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Community Room (Lower Level)
Oct 20, 6:00 p.m. (Wednesdays at 6:00 p.m. on September 29 and October 20)
]]>[Ages 3-5]
Please join us for evening storytimes with Miss Tracey.

These sessions are available on a monthly basis for children aged 3-5 (preschool).

Sign-up required.

Purls of Wisdom Knitting & Crochet

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Community Room (Lower Level)
Oct 20, 6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m. (Wednesdays 6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Sept. 8, 22, Oct. 6, 20)
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The popular knitting and crochet circle "Purls of Wisdom" meets in the Community Room. Bring your own supplies. Beginners always welcome!

Celebrate National Friends of Libraries Week!

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Lansing Public Library
Oct 21, (October 17-23, 2010)
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October 17-23.

Join Friends for $5 and get early access to the book sales for a year!
Volunteer your time to help at Friends' fund raisers and Friends' sponsored events!

Teen Read Week: Books with Beat

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Teen Programs & Events
Oct 21, (October 18-23, 2010)
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Celebrate Teen Read Week October 18-23 by visiting the library!

Pre-K Storytime (Ages 3-5) (R)

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Activity Room (Lower Level)
Oct 21, 11:30 a.m.
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[Ages 3-5]
Join Miss Rebecca for stories and fun!
Thursdays: Sept. 16, Sept. 23, Sept. 30, Oct. 7, Oct, 14, Oct 21

Registration required.

Teen Movie Night: Fame

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Community Room (Lower Level)
Oct 21, 5:00 p.m.
]]>[Grades 6 and up]
Passions will be tested and young hearts will be broken. Ultimately, talent, dedication, and hard work will triumph. This film centers on a group of dancers, singers, musicians, and actors at the New York City High School of Performing Arts, and their spirited drive to live out their dreams of stardom. In an incredibly competitive atmosphere, each student must shine amidst the tumult of school work, deep friendships, budding romance, and self-discovery.

Rated PG.
No sign-up required.

Library Board Meeting

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Conference Room (Upper Level Near Circulation)
Oct 21, 6:30 p.m.
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Celebrate National Friends of Libraries Week!

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Lansing Public Library
Oct 22, (October 17-23, 2010)
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October 17-23.

Join Friends for $5 and get early access to the book sales for a year!
Volunteer your time to help at Friends' fund raisers and Friends' sponsored events!

Teen Read Week: Books with Beat

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Teen Programs & Events
Oct 22, (October 18-23, 2010)
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Celebrate Teen Read Week October 18-23 by visiting the library!

Celebrate National Friends of Libraries Week!

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Lansing Public Library
Oct 23, (October 17-23, 2010)
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October 17-23.

Join Friends for $5 and get early access to the book sales for a year!
Volunteer your time to help at Friends' fund raisers and Friends' sponsored events!

Teen Read Week: Books with Beat

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Teen Programs & Events
Oct 23, (October 18-23, 2010)
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Celebrate Teen Read Week October 18-23 by visiting the library!

Youth Book Discussion: Chains (R)

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Community Room (Lower Level)
Oct 23, 1:00 p.m.-1:30 p.m.
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Chains by Laurie Halse Anderson
[Grades 4 and 5]
If an entire nation could seek its freedom, why not a girl? As the
Revolutionary War begins, thirteen-year-old Isabel wages her own fight for freedom. Promised freedom upon the death of their owner, she and her sister Ruth, in a cruel twist of fate, become the property of a malicious New York City couple who have no sympathy for the Revolution and even less for Ruth and Isabel. When Isabel meets Curzon, a slave with ties to the Patriots, he encourages her to spy on her owners, who know details of British plans for invasion.

Sign-up required.

Halloween Photo Tips (P)

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Community Room (Lower Level)
Oct 26, 6:30 p.m.
Registration required. Call (708) 474-2447 or register online..
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Learn how to take great pictures with 3H Camera Club’s ghoulish guide to scary snaps.

Vampires: Creatures of the Night

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Community Room (Lower Level)
Oct 27, 6:00 p.m.
Registration required, begins Oct 27. Call (708) 474-2447 or register online..
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Teen/Adult program open to grades 6 & up.

Martin V. Riccardo will speak about the mysteries of the
vampire in legend, fantasy, and fact. He will also explain the
attraction of vampires in literature, movies, and pop culture.

Mr. Riccardo has been lecturing on vampires for many years and has also written two books on the subject. Stop by and get an insight on everyone’s favorite undead.

No sign-up required, although you may choose to register and receive an e-mail reminder about the event.

Uncovering Your Past in Land Records (P)

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Community Room (Lower Level)
Oct 28, 6:30 p.m.
Registration required. Call (708) 474-2447 or register online..
]]>Learn how to access a trove of public records that can provide maiden names, death dates, proof of relationships, and much more.

Once you know the two types of indexing systems (tract book and grantor-grantee) you can work in any county in the U.S., including Cook, Lake, and DuPage. Specialized maps (land ownership, fire insurance, and tax) can be very useful.

This presentation is especially useful for breaking through those brick walls that block your research. Case studies show the power of land records. Some of the
material is covered in speaker Grace DuMelle’s book, Finding Your Chicago Ancestors. Copies will be available for purchase.

Please register.

Purls of Wisdom Knitting & Crochet

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Community Room (Lower Level)
Oct 29, 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. (Fridays from 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. on Sept. 3 & 17, Oct. 1, 15 & 29)
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The popular knitting and crochet circle "Purls of Wisdom" meets in the Community Room. Bring your own supplies. Beginners always welcome!

Dead Relative Society (Genealogy Research Group)

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Activity Room (Lower Level)
Oct 30, 3:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m. (3:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m. on Saturdays: Sept. 18 & Oct. 30)
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Who Do You Think You Are?
Genealogy is one of the most popular hobbies in America.
This is a hobby where the library is your partner! The library provides access to Ancestry and to Heritage Quest. To use Ancestry, you will have to visit the library, but Heritage Quest is available on the library’s website. These online resources allow you to search for your roots. The library has many books to help you with your family tree research. Don’t forget, the Dead Relative Society meets once a month at the library. We share our successes and “brick walls” and help each other. Beginners are welcome!

Don’t miss the upcoming Genealogy Programs presented by Grace DuMelle.

Halloween Costume Contest

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Youth Programs & Events
Oct 30, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
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Stop in any time between 9-5!
[Grades 5 and under]

Stop by the Youth and Teen Service desk in your costume for a treat.

We will take a digital photo of each child that wears a costume.
All participants will be featured the following week on Lansing Public Library’s
webpage, and winners will receive a prize!

No sign-up required.

Computer Class Registration Begins

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Lansing Public Library
Nov 1,
]]>Register in person at Adult Services for classes in November & December.
Check the newsletter for class topics, dates & times.

Election Day

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Community Room (Lower Level)
Nov 2, 6:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.
]]>Find your polling location, list of candidates and more at
http://www.cookcountyclerk.com/ELECTIONS/Pages/default.aspx

Book Discussion: I Was Amelia Earhart

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Conference Room (Upper Level Near Circulation)
Nov 3, 6:30 p.m.
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I Was Amelia Earhart by Jane Mendelsohn
Amelia Earhart tells us what happened after she and her navigator, Fred Noonan, disappeared off the coast of New Guinea one windy day in 1937.

Discussions are always open to new members!

Books are available at the Circulation Desk one month before the discussion.

Wrigley Field's Last World Champions: The Rise and Fall of the 1963 Chicago Bears with Charles Billington (R)

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Community Room (Lower Level)
Nov 4, program at 6:30 p.m., tailgate at 5:30 p.m.
Registration required. Call (708) 474-2447 or register online..
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Register for this fun program!

Author and sports historian Charles Billington returns to
reexamine a revered event for every football fan in the Chicago area, the unforgettable 1963 Chicago Bears’ World Championship. The Bears called Wrigley Field their home in those days, a beloved period in Chicago’s pro football history, and the 1963 season proved to be the last hurrah for the team’s star-crossed founder, owner, and coach, Papa Bear George Halas.

Billington brings his unique perspective of how sports events weave into the social fabric of their time as he analyzes this successful team’s development, its meaning to Chicago in its time of triumph, and the team’s sudden and tragic
decline, ironically brought about by the same individual responsible for so much of the team’s legendary success over the decades.

Billington’s comprehensive review of this great era includes everything from a financial analysis of pro football at that time to rare film footage of the Bears’ 1963 season.

***Tailgate starts at 5:30 p.m. in the Community Room***
Free brats and pop to those wearing Bears colors!!!
Register for this fun program.

Friends' Book Sale

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Book Sale Room (Lower Level by the Stairs)
Nov 6, 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. (Members only 9-10)
]]>Members Only 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.
Memberships for sale at the door for $5.00

General Public 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

Sales are cash only.

Friends Meeting

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Community Room (Lower Level)
Nov 8, 6:30 p.m.
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Friends of Lansing Library meeting.

New Lansing Library Catalog Debuts!

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Lansing Public Library
Nov 11,
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Our new catalog launches today! Sign-up for hands-on classes to learn how to search, place requests and check your borrower account!

Computer Class: Lansing Library Catalog (R)($)

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Activity Room (Lower Level)
Nov 16, 6:00 p.m.
]]>Class Length: approx. 1 hour.

How do you search for Lansing Library items such as books, CDs, DVDs, and audiobooks?
Learn how to navigate the new catalog design. Learn how to place items on hold, and check your borrower account, renew items online and more!

Hands-on session. Minimum 3, Maximum 8 per class.
$5 deposit and valid library card required. Register at the Adult Services Desk.

Registration begins November 1, 2010.

Skill level: Beginner

Prerequisite: Mouse experience recommended.

Computer Workshops & Labs:

$5 refundable deposit & valid library card required for each
workshop.
Register at the Adult Services Desk.
Limit 8 students per workshop.

Workshops with less than 3 people registered will be
canceled. Open to adults of any age, senior citizens welcome!

Making the Most of Your Images for Scrapbooking (P)

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Community Room (Lower Level)
Nov 18, 6:30 p.m.
Registration required. Call (708) 474-2447 or register online..
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3H Camera Club presents tips.

Please register.

Computer Class: Lansing Library Catalog (R)($)

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Activity Room (Lower Level)
Nov 19, 10:00 a.m.
]]>Class Length: approx. 1 hour.

Hands-on session. Minimum 3, Maximum 8 per class.
$5 deposit and valid library card required. Register at the Adult Services Desk.

Registration begins November 1, 2010.

Skill level: Beginner

Prerequisite: Mouse experience recommended.

Computer Workshops & Labs:

$5 refundable deposit & valid library card required for each
workshop.
Register at the Adult Services Desk.
Limit 8 students per workshop.

Workshops with less than 3 people registered will be
canceled. Open to adults of any age, senior citizens welcome!

Computer Class: Lansing Library Catalog (R)($)

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Activity Room (Lower Level)
Nov 20, 10:00 a.m.
]]>Class Length: approx. 1 hour.

Hands-on session. Minimum 3, Maximum 8 per class.
$5 deposit and valid library card required. Register at the Adult Services Desk.

Registration begins November 1, 2010.

Skill level: Beginner

Prerequisite: Mouse experience recommended.

Computer Workshops & Labs:

$5 refundable deposit & valid library card required for each
workshop.
Register at the Adult Services Desk.
Limit 8 students per workshop.

Workshops with less than 3 people registered will be
canceled. Open to adults of any age, senior citizens welcome!

Computer Class: Lansing Library Catalog (R)($)

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Activity Room (Lower Level)
Nov 30, 6:00 p.m.
]]>Class Length: approx. 1 hour.

Hands-on session. Minimum 3, Maximum 8 per class.
$5 deposit and valid library card required. Register at the Adult Services Desk.

Registration begins November 1, 2010.

Skill level: Beginner

Prerequisite: Mouse experience recommended.

Computer Workshops & Labs:

$5 refundable deposit & valid library card required for each
workshop.
Register at the Adult Services Desk.
Limit 8 students per workshop.

Workshops with less than 3 people registered will be
canceled. Open to adults of any age, senior citizens welcome!

Computer Class: Lansing Library Catalog (R)($)

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Activity Room (Lower Level)
Dec 4, 10:00 a.m.
]]>Class Length: approx. 1 hour.

Hands-on session. Minimum 3, Maximum 8 per class.
$5 deposit and valid library card required. Register at the Adult Services Desk.

Registration begins November 1, 2010.

Skill level: Beginner

Prerequisite: Mouse experience recommended.

Computer Workshops & Labs:

$5 refundable deposit & valid library card required for each
workshop.
Register at the Adult Services Desk.
Limit 8 students per workshop.

Workshops with less than 3 people registered will be
canceled. Open to adults of any age, senior citizens welcome!

Read For a Lifetime Reading Deadline

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Teen Programs & Events
Mar 31,
]]>Read four books off the Read for a Lifetime book list by March 31, 2011 and you will receive a Certificate of Achievement from the State of Illinois and enter a drawing to win a gift card. Completion of Read for a Lifetime also looks great on college applications!