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February 2012

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			1 9:45 AM - Storyshop Storyshop 9:45 AM—10:15 AM Offered at 9:45 and 10:30 am. Stories, music, movement, and more are featured in this weekly program for children ages 3 to 5. It's always interactive and always fun! For parents with preschoolers only; groups should attend Storyshop at the Douglass Branch at 10:30 am Wednesdays, or call Children's Services at 217/4032030 to schedule a group visit. » Main Library, 200 W. Green St., Nate & Lillie Story Room Click for reminder, e-mail, and print options. 4:00 PM - Crafts 4 Kids Crafts 4 Kids 4:00 PM—5:00 PM Children of all ages are invited to make a craft at the Branch. » Douglass Branch Library, 504 E. Grove St., Meeting Room Click for reminder, e-mail, and print options. 6:00 PM - Creating Your Résumé Creating Your Résumé 6:00 PM—7:00 PM In a single, one-hour class, we'll show you how to create a basic résumé you can use to apply for a job. We'll also introduce you to Career Transitions, an online tool to help you with résumé creation, cover letters, and interviewing and applying for a job. This free class is led by Denise Osler-Brown, and is offered every Wednesday. Registration is not needed. Additional weekly computer classes are: Using a Computer & the Internet (Mondays) Setting Up & Using E-mail (Tuesdays) Finding & Applying for a Job (Thursdays) One-on-one computer help is also available at the Branch on a drop-in basis from 5 to 8 pm, Monday through Thursday. » Douglass Branch Library, 504 E. Grove St. Click for reminder, e-mail, and print options.	2 10:30 AM - Baby Time Baby Time 10:30 AM—11:00 AM Drop in for lap bouncing, nursery rhymes, music, and play time for the littlest ones, up to age two. » Douglass Branch Library, 504 E. Grove St., Meeting Room Click for reminder, e-mail, and print options. 1:00 PM - Free eBooks for Your iPad or Tablet PC Free eBooks for Your iPad or Tablet PC 1:00 PM—2:00 PM Do you have an iPad or Android tablet? Learn how to check out popular eBooks from the library, free of charge. Please bring your tablet with you. To find eBooks in the library catalog, look for the blue bar with "Download eBooks & Audiobooks," then click "My Media Mall." Get how-to tips on our website. » Main Library, 200 W. Green St., Foundation Conference Room (222) Click for reminder, e-mail, and print options. 6:00 PM - Finding & Applying for a Job Finding & Applying for a Job 6:00 PM—7:00 PM In a single, one-hour class, we'll cover the basics of how to use the Internet to find job postings, complete an online job application, and upload a résumé. This free class is led by Denise Osler-Brown, and is offered every Thursday. Registration is not needed. Additional weekly computer classes are: Using a Computer & the Internet (Mondays) Setting Up & Using E-mail (Tuesdays) Creating Your Résumé (Wednesdays) One-on-one computer help is also available at the Branch on a drop-in basis from 5 to 8 pm, Monday through Thursday. » Douglass Branch Library, 504 E. Grove St. Click for reminder, e-mail, and print options.	3 10:30 AM - Tales for Twos Tales for Twos 10:30 AM—11:00 AM Enjoy stories, songs, and movement activities for children aged two, with a caregiver. » Douglass Branch Library, 504 E. Grove St., Meeting Room Click for reminder, e-mail, and print options.	4 1:30 PM - FriendShop Used Books Open FriendShop Used Books Open 1:30 PM—4:30 PM Buy bargain-priced used books, movies, and music. The Library Friends manage this great little book shop on our lower level, where most items cost just 50 cents to $1. Become a member of the Friends and enjoy special "buy-1-get-1-free" discounts on the second weekend each month. Open every Saturday and Sunday from 1:30 to 4:30 pm. » Main Library, 200 W. Green St., FriendShop Used Book Store Click for reminder, e-mail, and print options.
5 1:30 PM - FriendShop Used Books Open FriendShop Used Books Open 1:30 PM—4:30 PM Buy bargain-priced used books, movies, and music. The Library Friends manage this great little book shop on our lower level, where most items cost just 50 cents to $1. Become a member of the Friends and enjoy special "buy-1-get-1-free" discounts on the second weekend each month. Open every Saturday and Sunday from 1:30 to 4:30 pm. » Main Library, 200 W. Green St., FriendShop Used Book Store Click for reminder, e-mail, and print options.	6 9:45 AM - O Baby! O Baby! 9:45 AM—10:05 AM Offered at 9:45, 10:15, and 10:45 am every Monday. Drop in for 20 minutes of lap bouncing, nursery rhymes, music activities, and stories for the littlest ones, up to age 2. » Main Library, 200 W. Green St., Nate & Lillie Story Room Click for reminder, e-mail, and print options. 6:00 PM - Using a Computer & the Internet Using a Computer & the Internet 6:00 PM—7:00 PM Computer beginners welcome! In a single, one-hour class, we'll cover the basics of how to use a mouse; type, print, and save a document; search the Internet using Google; and explore popular websites. This free class is led by Denise Osler-Brown, and is offered every Monday. Registration is not needed. Additional weekly computer classes are: Setting Up & Using E-mail (Tuesdays) Creating Your Résumé (Wednesdays) Finding & Applying for a Job (Thursdays) One-on-one computer help is also available at the Branch on a drop-in basis from 5 to 8 pm, Monday through Thursday. » Douglass Branch Library, 504 E. Grove St. Click for reminder, e-mail, and print options.	7 9:45 AM - Tuesday Twos Tuesday Twos 9:45 AM—10:05 AM Offered at 9:45, 10:15, and 10:45 am every Tuesday. Enjoy stories, songs, and movement activities for two-year-olds with a parent or grandparent. » Main Library, 200 W. Green St., Nate & Lillie Story Room Click for reminder, e-mail, and print options. 3:00 PM - Volunteering 101 for Teens Volunteering 101 for Teens 3:00 PM—4:00 PM Get a taste of what it's like to be a library volunteer while helping with actual library projects. For middle and high school students. No registration needed. Part of the Tuesdays @ the Library series. » Main Library, 200 W. Green St., Robeson Pavilion Room C Click for reminder, e-mail, and print options. 6:00 PM - Community Cinema: "More Than a Month" Community Cinema: "More Than a Month" 6:00 PM—9:00 PM Filmmaker Shukree Hassan Tilghman sets off on a cross-country campaign to end Black History Month. His tongue-in-cheek journey explores the complexity and contradictions of relegating an entire group's history to one month in a so-called "post-racial" America. Stay afterwards for a discussion examining how issues raised in the film impact our community. » Main Library, 200 W. Green St., Robeson Pavilion Room A & B Click for reminder, e-mail, and print options. 6:00 PM - Setting Up & Using E-mail Setting Up & Using E-mail 6:00 PM—7:00 PM Computer beginners welcome! In a single, one-hour class, we'll cover the basics of how to set up a free Gmail or Yahoo e-mail account; send and receive e-mail; organize and save messages; and make a contact list. This free class is led by Denise Osler-Brown, and is offered every Tuesday. Registration is not needed. Additional weekly computer classes are: Using a Computer & the Internet (Mondays) Creating Your Résumé (Wednesdays) Finding & Applying for a Job (Thursdays) One-on-one computer help is also available at the Branch on a drop-in basis from 5 to 8 pm, Monday through Thursday. » Douglass Branch Library, 504 E. Grove St. Click for reminder, e-mail, and print options. 6:30 PM - Goodnight Storyshop Goodnight Storyshop 6:30 PM—7:00 PM Busy parents are invited to bring their preschoolers to this before-bedtime program of stories, music, and movement. Come any Tuesday evening. For ages 2 to 5. » Main Library, 200 W. Green St., Nate & Lillie Story Room Click for reminder, e-mail, and print options.	8 9:45 AM - Storyshop Storyshop 9:45 AM—10:15 AM Offered at 9:45 and 10:30 am. Stories, music, movement, and more are featured in this weekly program for children ages 3 to 5. It's always interactive and always fun! For parents with preschoolers only; groups should attend Storyshop at the Douglass Branch at 10:30 am Wednesdays, or call Children's Services at 217/4032030 to schedule a group visit. » Main Library, 200 W. Green St., Nate & Lillie Story Room Click for reminder, e-mail, and print options. 10:00 AM - Lifelong Learners @ the Library: FELA! The Man Who Inspired the Broadway Show Lifelong Learners @ the Library: FELA! The Man Who Inspired the Broadway Show 10:00 AM—12:00 PM This free monthly series offers talks on a variety of topics. This month, learn about Fela Kuti, the fascinating Nigerian musician and political activist whose life became a Tony Award-winning Broadway musical. Our speaker will be Jessica Hammie, an art history instructor who coordinates the College for Kids program at Parkland College. Come for refreshments at 9:30 am, sponsored by the Library Friends; the program starts at 10 am. » Main Library, 200 W. Green St., Robeson Pavilion Room A & B Click for reminder, e-mail, and print options. 6:00 PM - Creating Your Résumé Creating Your Résumé 6:00 PM—7:00 PM In a single, one-hour class, we'll show you how to create a basic résumé you can use to apply for a job. We'll also introduce you to Career Transitions, an online tool to help you with résumé creation, cover letters, and interviewing and applying for a job. This free class is led by Denise Osler-Brown, and is offered every Wednesday. Registration is not needed. Additional weekly computer classes are: Using a Computer & the Internet (Mondays) Setting Up & Using E-mail (Tuesdays) Finding & Applying for a Job (Thursdays) One-on-one computer help is also available at the Branch on a drop-in basis from 5 to 8 pm, Monday through Thursday. » Douglass Branch Library, 504 E. Grove St. Click for reminder, e-mail, and print options.	9 10:30 AM - Baby Time Baby Time 10:30 AM—11:00 AM Drop in for lap bouncing, nursery rhymes, music, and play time for the littlest ones, up to age two. » Douglass Branch Library, 504 E. Grove St., Meeting Room Click for reminder, e-mail, and print options. 1:30 PM - Cover to Cover Book Discussion Group Cover to Cover Book Discussion Group 1:30 PM—2:30 PM This group gathers on the second Thursday of each month to discuss popular literary works. Registration is not required; read the book and drop in! Spring 2012 titles are: Jan 12: I Capture the Castle by Dodie Smith Feb 9: The Secret Life of Buildings by Edward Hollis Mar 8: Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck Apr 10: Sag Harbor by Colson Whitehead (Note: This is a joint discussion with the library's other book groups at the Douglass Branch Libary at 6:30 pm.) May 10: The group will choose discussion titles for September 2012 through August 2013. » Main Library, 200 W. Green St., Robeson Pavilion Room C Click for reminder, e-mail, and print options. 6:00 PM - Finding & Applying for a Job Finding & Applying for a Job 6:00 PM—7:00 PM In a single, one-hour class, we'll cover the basics of how to use the Internet to find job postings, complete an online job application, and upload a résumé. This free class is led by Denise Osler-Brown, and is offered every Thursday. Registration is not needed. Additional weekly computer classes are: Using a Computer & the Internet (Mondays) Setting Up & Using E-mail (Tuesdays) Creating Your Résumé (Wednesdays) One-on-one computer help is also available at the Branch on a drop-in basis from 5 to 8 pm, Monday through Thursday. » Douglass Branch Library, 504 E. Grove St. Click for reminder, e-mail, and print options.	10 10:30 AM - Tales for Twos Tales for Twos 10:30 AM—11:00 AM Enjoy stories, songs, and movement activities for children aged two, with a caregiver. » Douglass Branch Library, 504 E. Grove St., Meeting Room Click for reminder, e-mail, and print options.	11 10:00 AM - E-Publishing for Writers & Readers E-Publishing for Writers & Readers 10:00 AM—11:00 AM Local author and screenwriter Marcus Wynne will discuss changes in publishing and self-publishing, weighing the pros and cons for aspiring writers (and for readers) entering the world of electronic books. His 11 years of full-time writing have offered plenty of practical, real-world lessons for the aspiring creative. » Main Library, 200 W. Green St., Robeson Pavilion Room A & B Click for reminder, e-mail, and print options. 1:00 PM - Black History Stories Black History Stories 1:00 PM—2:30 PM Students from the Black Law Student Association at the University of Illinois will visit the library in costume to share the stories of famous African Americans. » Douglass Branch Library, 504 E. Grove St., Meeting Room Click for reminder, e-mail, and print options. 1:30 PM - FriendShop Open: 2-for-1 Members' Sale FriendShop Open: 2-for-1 Members' Sale 1:30 PM—4:30 PM Note: It's the second weekend of the month, when Library Friends members get 2-for-1 savings on all regular-priced items. This month (and every other month), the sale includes 50% off specially priced books - the best in the shop. Buy bargain-priced used books, movies, and music. The Library Friends manage this great little book shop on our lower level, where most items cost just 50 cents to $1. Become a member of the Friends for $10 and enjoy "buy 1, get 1 free" discounts on the second weekend each month. Open every Saturday and Sunday from 1:30 to 4:30 pm. » Main Library, 200 W. Green St., FriendShop Used Book Store Click for reminder, e-mail, and print options. 2:00 PM - The Little Gym The Little Gym 2:00 PM—2:45 PM Get into the swing of things by joining in physical activities that help young ones develop their bodies and minds, using music and fun. » Main Library, 200 W. Green St., Robeson Pavilion Room A & B Click for reminder, e-mail, and print options.
12 1:30 PM - FriendShop Open: 2-for-1 Members' Sale FriendShop Open: 2-for-1 Members' Sale 1:30 PM—4:30 PM Note: It's the second weekend of the month, when Library Friends members get 2-for-1 savings on all regular-priced items. This month (and every other month), the sale includes 50% off specially priced books - the best in the shop. Buy bargain-priced used books, movies, and music. The Library Friends manage this great little book shop on our lower level, where most items cost just 50 cents to $1. Become a member of the Friends for $10 and enjoy special "buy-1-get-1-free" discounts on the second weekend each month. Open every Saturday and Sunday from 1:30 to 4:30 pm. » Main Library, 200 W. Green St., FriendShop Used Book Store Click for reminder, e-mail, and print options. 2:00 PM - In Concert at CPL: The High Cross Road Band In Concert at CPL: The High Cross Road Band 2:00 PM—3:00 PM Taking their name from the road east of Urbana, these bluegrass boys have blazed their own musical trail since 1983. With the McCabe brothers, Randy and Ken, on guitar and bass, Walter Vispoel on mandolin, and Doug Covington on banjo, their tight vocal harmonies and great instrumentals have won awards at bluegrass festivals from Missouri to Ohio. » Main Library, 200 W. Green St., Robeson Pavilion Room A & B Click for reminder, e-mail, and print options.	13 9:45 AM - O Baby! O Baby! 9:45 AM—10:05 AM Offered at 9:45, 10:15, and 10:45 am every Monday. Drop in for 20 minutes of lap bouncing, nursery rhymes, music activities, and stories for the littlest ones, up to age 2. » Main Library, 200 W. Green St., Nate & Lillie Story Room Click for reminder, e-mail, and print options. 4:00 PM - Black History Monday: Scavenger Hunt Black History Monday: Scavenger Hunt 4:00 PM—5:00 PM Follow the clues through the library to discover notable people, places, and events in black history. All ages can join in the hunt! » Douglass Branch Library, 504 E. Grove St., Meeting Room Click for reminder, e-mail, and print options. 6:00 PM - Using a Computer & the Internet Using a Computer & the Internet 6:00 PM—7:00 PM Computer beginners welcome! In a single, one-hour class, we'll cover the basics of how to use a mouse; type, print, and save a document; search the Internet using Google; and explore popular websites. This free class is led by Denise Osler-Brown, and is offered every Monday. Registration is not needed. Additional weekly computer classes are: Setting Up & Using E-mail (Tuesdays) Creating Your Résumé (Wednesdays) Finding & Applying for a Job (Thursdays) One-on-one computer help is also available at the Branch on a drop-in basis from 5 to 8 pm, Monday through Thursday. » Douglass Branch Library, 504 E. Grove St. Click for reminder, e-mail, and print options.	14 9:45 AM - Tuesday Twos Tuesday Twos 9:45 AM—10:05 AM Offered at 9:45, 10:15, and 10:45 am every Tuesday. Enjoy stories, songs, and movement activities for two-year-olds with a parent or grandparent. » Main Library, 200 W. Green St., Nate & Lillie Story Room Click for reminder, e-mail, and print options. 3:00 PM - Un-Valentine's Day Un-Valentine's Day 3:00 PM—4:00 PM If the sappy hearts and smelly flowers of Valentine's Day make you cranky, join us for some snacks and activities celebrating the unlucky in love. For middle and high school students. No registration needed. Part of the Tuesdays @ the Library series. » Main Library, 200 W. Green St., Robeson Pavilion Room A & B Click for reminder, e-mail, and print options. 6:00 PM - Setting Up & Using E-mail Setting Up & Using E-mail 6:00 PM—7:00 PM Computer beginners welcome! In a single, one-hour class, we'll cover the basics of how to set up a free Gmail or Yahoo e-mail account; send and receive e-mail; organize and save messages; and make a contact list. This free class is led by Denise Osler-Brown, and is offered every Tuesday. Registration is not needed. Additional weekly computer classes are: Using a Computer & the Internet (Mondays) Creating Your Résumé (Wednesdays) Finding & Applying for a Job (Thursdays) One-on-one computer help is also available at the Branch on a drop-in basis from 5 to 8 pm, Monday through Thursday. » Douglass Branch Library, 504 E. Grove St. Click for reminder, e-mail, and print options. 6:30 PM - Goodnight Storyshop Goodnight Storyshop 6:30 PM—7:00 PM Busy parents are invited to bring their preschoolers to this before-bedtime program of stories, music, and movement. Come any Tuesday evening. For ages 2 to 5. » Main Library, 200 W. Green St., Nate & Lillie Story Room Click for reminder, e-mail, and print options. 6:30 PM - Table Talk Book Club Table Talk Book Club 6:30 PM—7:30 PM Join our casual monthly get-togethers to talk about books by contemporary African American writers. Table Talk meets at the Douglass Annex, 804 N. Fifth St., right next to the Douglass Branch Library. New members are welcome; call 403-2090 for more information. Books for this spring are: Jan. 10: When the Thrill Is Gone by Walter Mosley Feb. 14: Color Me Butterfly by L.Y. Marlow Mar. 13: How to Get Out Your Own Way by Tyrese Gibson Apr. 10: Sag Harbor by Colson Whitehead Note: This is a joint meeting with the library's other book clubs. May 8: Peace from Broken Pieces by Iyanla Vanzant » Douglass Branch Library, 504 E. Grove St. Click for reminder, e-mail, and print options.	15 9:45 AM - Storyshop Storyshop 9:45 AM—10:15 AM Offered at 9:45 and 10:30 am. Stories, music, movement, and more are featured in this weekly program for children ages 3 to 5. It's always interactive and always fun! For parents with preschoolers only; groups should attend Storyshop at the Douglass Branch at 10:30 am Wednesdays, or call Children's Services at 217/4032030 to schedule a group visit. » Main Library, 200 W. Green St., Nate & Lillie Story Room Click for reminder, e-mail, and print options. 3:30 PM - Library Friends Board Meeting Library Friends Board Meeting 3:30 PM—5:30 PM The Champaign Public Library Friends Board of Directors meets on the third Wednesday of the month. » Main Library, 200 W. Green St., Library Friends Conference Room (215) Click for reminder, e-mail, and print options. 4:00 PM - Game Time Game Time 4:00 PM—5:00 PM Rain or shine, join us for a fun-filled afternoon of board games at the Branch. » Douglass Branch Library, 504 E. Grove St., Meeting Room Click for reminder, e-mail, and print options. 6:00 PM - Creating Your Résumé Creating Your Résumé 6:00 PM—7:00 PM In a single, one-hour class, we'll show you how to create a basic résumé you can use to apply for a job. We'll also introduce you to Career Transitions, an online tool to help you with résumé creation, cover letters, and interviewing and applying for a job. This free class is led by Denise Osler-Brown, and is offered every Wednesday. Registration is not needed. Additional weekly computer classes are: Using a Computer & the Internet (Mondays) Setting Up & Using E-mail (Tuesdays) Finding & Applying for a Job (Thursdays) One-on-one computer help is also available at the Branch on a drop-in basis from 5 to 8 pm, Monday through Thursday. » Douglass Branch Library, 504 E. Grove St. Click for reminder, e-mail, and print options.	16 10:30 AM - Baby Time Baby Time 10:30 AM—11:00 AM Drop in for lap bouncing, nursery rhymes, music, and play time for the littlest ones, up to age two. » Douglass Branch Library, 504 E. Grove St., Meeting Room Click for reminder, e-mail, and print options. 5:30 PM - Library Board of Trustees Meeting Library Board of Trustees Meeting 5:30 PM—7:30 PM The public is welcome to attend the monthly meetings of the library's Board of Trustees, generally held on the third Thursday of the month. Take the elevator to the library's third floor. » Main Library, 200 W. Green St., Julia F. Burnham Conference Room (324) Click for reminder, e-mail, and print options. 6:00 PM - Finding & Applying for a Job Finding & Applying for a Job 6:00 PM—7:00 PM In a single, one-hour class, we'll cover the basics of how to use the Internet to find job postings, complete an online job application, and upload a résumé. This free class is led by Denise Osler-Brown, and is offered every Thursday. Registration is not needed. Additional weekly computer classes are: Using a Computer & the Internet (Mondays) Setting Up & Using E-mail (Tuesdays) Creating Your Résumé (Wednesdays) One-on-one computer help is also available at the Branch on a drop-in basis from 5 to 8 pm, Monday through Thursday. » Douglass Branch Library, 504 E. Grove St. Click for reminder, e-mail, and print options.	17 10:30 AM - Tales for Twos Tales for Twos 10:30 AM—11:00 AM Enjoy stories, songs, and movement activities for children aged two, with a caregiver. » Douglass Branch Library, 504 E. Grove St., Meeting Room Click for reminder, e-mail, and print options.	18 1:30 PM - FriendShop Used Books Open FriendShop Used Books Open 1:30 PM—4:30 PM Buy bargain-priced used books, movies, and music. The Library Friends manage this great little book shop on our lower level, where most items cost just 50 cents to $1. Become a member of the Friends and enjoy special "buy-1-get-1-free" discounts on the second weekend each month. Open every Saturday and Sunday from 1:30 to 4:30 pm. » Main Library, 200 W. Green St., FriendShop Used Book Store Click for reminder, e-mail, and print options.
19 1:30 PM - FriendShop Used Books Open FriendShop Used Books Open 1:30 PM—4:30 PM Buy bargain-priced used books, movies, and music. The Library Friends manage this great little book shop on our lower level, where most items cost just 50 cents to $1. Become a member of the Friends and enjoy special "buy-1-get-1-free" discounts on the second weekend each month. Open every Saturday and Sunday from 1:30 to 4:30 pm. » Main Library, 200 W. Green St., FriendShop Used Book Store Click for reminder, e-mail, and print options.	20 9:45 AM - O Baby! O Baby! 9:45 AM—10:05 AM Offered at 9:45, 10:15, and 10:45 am every Monday. Drop in for 20 minutes of lap bouncing, nursery rhymes, music activities, and stories for the littlest ones, up to age 2. » Main Library, 200 W. Green St., Nate & Lillie Story Room Click for reminder, e-mail, and print options. 6:00 PM - Using a Computer & the Internet Using a Computer & the Internet 6:00 PM—7:00 PM Computer beginners welcome! In a single, one-hour class, we'll cover the basics of how to use a mouse; type, print, and save a document; search the Internet using Google; and explore popular websites. This free class is led by Denise Osler-Brown, and is offered every Monday. Registration is not needed. Additional weekly computer classes are: Setting Up & Using E-mail (Tuesdays) Creating Your Résumé (Wednesdays) Finding & Applying for a Job (Thursdays) One-on-one computer help is also available at the Branch on a drop-in basis from 5 to 8 pm, Monday through Thursday. » Douglass Branch Library, 504 E. Grove St. Click for reminder, e-mail, and print options.	21 9:45 AM - Tuesday Twos Tuesday Twos 9:45 AM—10:05 AM Offered at 9:45, 10:15, and 10:45 am every Tuesday. Enjoy stories, songs, and movement activities for two-year-olds with a parent or grandparent. » Main Library, 200 W. Green St., Nate & Lillie Story Room Click for reminder, e-mail, and print options. 3:00 PM - Tuesdays @ the Library Tuesdays @ the Library 3:00 PM—4:00 PM Are you a teen looking for something fun to do after school? Look no more! Join us at the library on Tuesdays and you'll learn something new. No registration needed. » Main Library, 200 W. Green St., Robeson Pavilion Room A & B Click for reminder, e-mail, and print options. 6:00 PM - Setting Up & Using E-mail Setting Up & Using E-mail 6:00 PM—7:00 PM Computer beginners welcome! In a single, one-hour class, we'll cover the basics of how to set up a free Gmail or Yahoo e-mail account; send and receive e-mail; organize and save messages; and make a contact list. This free class is led by Denise Osler-Brown, and is offered every Tuesday. Registration is not needed. Additional weekly computer classes are: Using a Computer & the Internet (Mondays) Creating Your Résumé (Wednesdays) Finding & Applying for a Job (Thursdays) One-on-one computer help is also available at the Branch on a drop-in basis from 5 to 8 pm, Monday through Thursday. » Douglass Branch Library, 504 E. Grove St. Click for reminder, e-mail, and print options. 6:30 PM - Goodnight Storyshop Goodnight Storyshop 6:30 PM—7:00 PM Busy parents are invited to bring their preschoolers to this before-bedtime program of stories, music, and movement. Come any Tuesday evening. For ages 2 to 5. » Main Library, 200 W. Green St., Nate & Lillie Story Room Click for reminder, e-mail, and print options. 8:00 PM - BYOB: Bring Your Own Book BYOB: Bring Your Own Book 8:00 PM—9:00 PM Note: In February, we're meeting at Escobar's Restaurant, 6 E. Columbia Ave., Champaign.You can grab a drink or a bite to eat; we'll bring the books, and together we'll kick back for a great discussion. This laid-back book club gathers at a CU food and beverage establishment on the third Tuesday of each month. Register to attend, and we'll e-mail you a reminder with location details. Each time we meet, we hand out copies of the next book for discussion. Upcoming book titles are: Jan. 17: Bird Cloud: A Memoir by Annie Proulx Feb. 21: Into the Beautiful North by Luis Alberto Urrea Mar. 20: Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen Apr. 17: Mornings in Jenin by Susan Abulhawa May 15: Unbroken by Lauren Hillenbrand Jun. 19: My Father's Daughter by Hannah Pool Jul. 17: Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil by John Berendt Aug. 21: Moneyball by Michael Lewis » Main Library, 200 W. Green St. Click for reminder, e-mail, and print options.	22 9:45 AM - Storyshop Storyshop 9:45 AM—10:15 AM Offered at 9:45 and 10:30 am. Stories, music, movement, and more are featured in this weekly program for children ages 3 to 5. It's always interactive and always fun! For parents with preschoolers only; groups should attend Storyshop at the Douglass Branch at 10:30 am Wednesdays, or call Children's Services at 217/4032030 to schedule a group visit. » Main Library, 200 W. Green St., Nate & Lillie Story Room Click for reminder, e-mail, and print options. 6:00 PM - Creating Your Résumé Creating Your Résumé 6:00 PM—7:00 PM In a single, one-hour class, we'll show you how to create a basic résumé you can use to apply for a job. We'll also introduce you to Career Transitions, an online tool to help you with résumé creation, cover letters, and interviewing and applying for a job. This free class is led by Denise Osler-Brown, and is offered every Wednesday. Registration is not needed. Additional weekly computer classes are: Using a Computer & the Internet (Mondays) Setting Up & Using E-mail (Tuesdays) Finding & Applying for a Job (Thursdays) One-on-one computer help is also available at the Branch on a drop-in basis from 5 to 8 pm, Monday through Thursday. » Douglass Branch Library, 504 E. Grove St. Click for reminder, e-mail, and print options.	23 10:30 AM - Baby Time Baby Time 10:30 AM—11:00 AM Drop in for lap bouncing, nursery rhymes, music, and play time for the littlest ones, up to age two. » Douglass Branch Library, 504 E. Grove St., Meeting Room Click for reminder, e-mail, and print options. 1:00 PM - Free EBooks for Your Kindle Free EBooks for Your Kindle 1:00 PM—2:00 PM Do you have a Kindle? Learn how to check out popular eBooks from the library for free, to read on these devices. Bring your Kindle and your Kindle's USB cable. We also offer a step-by-step video tutorial. » Main Library, 200 W. Green St., Busey Bank Computer Room Click for reminder, e-mail, and print options. 6:00 PM - Finding & Applying for a Job Finding & Applying for a Job 6:00 PM—7:00 PM In a single, one-hour class, we'll cover the basics of how to use the Internet to find job postings, complete an online job application, and upload a résumé. This free class is led by Denise Osler-Brown, and is offered every Thursday. Registration is not needed. Additional weekly computer classes are: Using a Computer & the Internet (Mondays) Setting Up & Using E-mail (Tuesdays) Creating Your Résumé (Wednesdays) One-on-one computer help is also available at the Branch on a drop-in basis from 5 to 8 pm, Monday through Thursday. » Douglass Branch Library, 504 E. Grove St. Click for reminder, e-mail, and print options.	24 10:30 AM - Tales for Twos Tales for Twos 10:30 AM—11:00 AM Enjoy stories, songs, and movement activities for children aged two, with a caregiver. » Douglass Branch Library, 504 E. Grove St., Meeting Room Click for reminder, e-mail, and print options.	25 10:00 AM - Battle of the Books: Playoffs - Morning Battle Battle of the Books: Playoffs - Morning Battle 10:00 AM—12:00 PM Students in grades 3 to 5 can celebrate Black History Month by challenging their book knowledge in our 9th annual Battle of the Books. Find copies of the required books at the Douglass Branch and Main Library. Every participant will receive a prize book. Teams can have up to 12 students. Contact your school to see if they are organizing a team. Register your team by Wed., Feb. 1, 2012; call 217/403-2090. Teams will be assigned to the morning (10 am) or afternoon (2 pm) battle when registering. Click to see the list of Battle books: In the library catalog As a print-friendly Word document » Main Library, 200 W. Green St., Robeson Pavilion Room A & B Click for reminder, e-mail, and print options. 1:30 PM - FriendShop Open: Tag Bag Sale FriendShop Open: Tag Bag Sale 1:30 PM—4:30 PM This weekend only, for just $1 you can fill a bag with merchandise tagged with a particular color. (What color? Find out at the sale!) Bring your own grocery-sized bags. Buy bargain-priced used books, movies, and music. The Library Friends manage this great little book shop on our lower level, where most items cost just 50 cents to $1. Become a member of the Friends and enjoy special "buy-1-get-1-free" discounts on the second weekend each month. Open every Saturday and Sunday from 1:30 to 4:30 pm. » Main Library, 200 W. Green St., FriendShop Used Book Store Click for reminder, e-mail, and print options. 2:00 PM - Battle of the Books: Playoffs - Afternoon Battle Battle of the Books: Playoffs - Afternoon Battle 2:00 PM—4:00 PM Students in grades 3 to 5 can celebrate Black History Month by challenging their book knowledge in our 9th annual Battle of the Books. Find copies of the required books at the Douglass Branch and Main Library. Every participant will receive a prize book. Teams can have up to 12 students. Contact your school to see if they are organizing a team. Register your team by Wed., Feb. 1, 2012; call 217/403-2090. Teams will be assigned to the morning (10 am) or afternoon (2 pm) battle when registering. Click to see the list of Battle books: In the library catalog As a print-friendly Word document » Main Library, 200 W. Green St., Robeson Pavilion Room A & B Click for reminder, e-mail, and print options.
26 1:30 PM - FriendShop Open: Tag Bag Sale FriendShop Open: Tag Bag Sale 1:30 PM—4:30 PM This weekend only, for just $1 you can fill a bag with merchandise tagged with a particular color. (What color? Find out at the sale!) Bring your own grocery-sized bags. Buy bargain-priced used books, movies, and music. The Library Friends manage this great little book shop on our lower level, where most items cost just 50 cents to $1. Become a member of the Friends for $10 and enjoy "buy-1-get-1-free" discounts on the second weekend each month. Open every Saturday and Sunday from 1:30 to 4:30 pm. » Main Library, 200 W. Green St., FriendShop Used Book Store Click for reminder, e-mail, and print options.	27 9:45 AM - O Baby! O Baby! 9:45 AM—10:05 AM Offered at 9:45, 10:15, and 10:45 am every Monday. Drop in for 20 minutes of lap bouncing, nursery rhymes, music activities, and stories for the littlest ones, up to age 2. » Main Library, 200 W. Green St., Nate & Lillie Story Room Click for reminder, e-mail, and print options. 4:00 PM - Black History Monday: Mancala Mania Black History Monday: Mancala Mania 4:00 PM—5:00 PM All ages can show off their skills at this African board game. If you don't know how to play, here's your chance to learn. » Douglass Branch Library, 504 E. Grove St., Meeting Room Click for reminder, e-mail, and print options. 6:00 PM - Using a Computer & the Internet Using a Computer & the Internet 6:00 PM—7:00 PM Computer beginners welcome! In a single, one-hour class, we'll cover the basics of how to use a mouse; type, print, and save a document; search the Internet using Google; and explore popular websites. This free class is led by Denise Osler-Brown, and is offered every Monday. Registration is not needed. Additional weekly computer classes are: Setting Up & Using E-mail (Tuesdays) Creating Your Résumé (Wednesdays) Finding & Applying for a Job (Thursdays) One-on-one computer help is also available at the Branch on a drop-in basis from 5 to 8 pm, Monday through Thursday. » Douglass Branch Library, 504 E. Grove St. Click for reminder, e-mail, and print options. 6:30 PM - Family Reading Night Family Reading Night 6:30 PM—7:30 PM Bring a favorite book, or choose one at the library, to read and share with others. We'll have refreshments and give away free books, too. » Douglass Branch Library, 504 E. Grove St., Meeting Room Click for reminder, e-mail, and print options.	28 9:45 AM - Tuesday Twos Tuesday Twos 9:45 AM—10:05 AM Offered at 9:45, 10:15, and 10:45 am every Tuesday. Enjoy stories, songs, and movement activities for two-year-olds with a parent or grandparent. » Main Library, 200 W. Green St., Nate & Lillie Story Room Click for reminder, e-mail, and print options. 3:00 PM - Dance Off! Dance Off! 3:00 PM—4:00 PM Show off your mad skills at our first-ever dance contest. Middle and high school students can have a snack, a laugh, and good time. No registration needed. Part of the Tuesdays @ the Library series. » Main Library, 200 W. Green St., Robeson Pavilion Room A & B Click for reminder, e-mail, and print options. 6:00 PM - Setting Up & Using E-mail Setting Up & Using E-mail 6:00 PM—7:00 PM Computer beginners welcome! In a single, one-hour class, we'll cover the basics of how to set up a free Gmail or Yahoo e-mail account; send and receive e-mail; organize and save messages; and make a contact list. This free class is led by Denise Osler-Brown, and is offered every Tuesday. Registration is not needed. Additional weekly computer classes are: Using a Computer & the Internet (Mondays) Creating Your Résumé (Wednesdays) Finding & Applying for a Job (Thursdays) One-on-one computer help is also available at the Branch on a drop-in basis from 5 to 8 pm, Monday through Thursday. » Douglass Branch Library, 504 E. Grove St. Click for reminder, e-mail, and print options. 6:30 PM - Goodnight Storyshop Goodnight Storyshop 6:30 PM—7:00 PM Busy parents are invited to bring their preschoolers to this before-bedtime program of stories, music, and movement. Come any Tuesday evening. For ages 2 to 5. » Main Library, 200 W. Green St., Nate & Lillie Story Room Click for reminder, e-mail, and print options. 7:00 PM - Between the Lines Book Discussion Group Between the Lines Book Discussion Group 7:00 PM—8:00 PM This group gathers on the fourth Tuesday of each month to discuss popular literary works. Registration is not required; read the book and drop in! Spring 2012 titles are: Jan 24: City of Thieves by David Benioff Feb 28: Half Broke Horses by Jeanette Walls Mar 27: Room by Emma Donoghue Apr 10: Sag Harbor by Colson Whitehead (Note: This is a joint discussion with the library's other book groups, at the Douglass Branch Library at 6:30 pm.) May 22: The group will choose discussion titles for September 2012 through August 2013. » Main Library, 200 W. Green St., Robeson Pavilion Room C Click for reminder, e-mail, and print options.	29 9:45 AM - Storyshop Storyshop 9:45 AM—10:15 AM Offered at 9:45 and 10:30 am. Stories, music, movement, and more are featured in this weekly program for children ages 3 to 5. It's always interactive and always fun! For parents with preschoolers only; groups should attend Storyshop at the Douglass Branch at 10:30 am Wednesdays, or call Children's Services at 217/4032030 to schedule a group visit. » Main Library, 200 W. Green St., Nate & Lillie Story Room Click for reminder, e-mail, and print options. 4:00 PM - Rookie Cooks Rookie Cooks 4:00 PM—5:00 PM Join a staff member from U of I Extension in this fun, hands-on cooking class for school-age children. Kids can sample what they cook! » Douglass Branch Library, 504 E. Grove St., Meeting Room Click for reminder, e-mail, and print options. 6:00 PM - Creating Your Résumé Creating Your Résumé 6:00 PM—7:00 PM In a single, one-hour class, we'll show you how to create a basic résumé you can use to apply for a job. We'll also introduce you to Career Transitions, an online tool to help you with résumé creation, cover letters, and interviewing and applying for a job. This free class is led by Denise Osler-Brown, and is offered every Wednesday. Registration is not needed. Additional weekly computer classes are: Using a Computer & the Internet (Mondays) Setting Up & Using E-mail (Tuesdays) Finding & Applying for a Job (Thursdays) One-on-one computer help is also available at the Branch on a drop-in basis from 5 to 8 pm, Monday through Thursday. » Douglass Branch Library, 504 E. Grove St. Click for reminder, e-mail, and print options.