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Markham Public Lib
Newsletter
Volume II, Issue I
16640 S KEDZIE AVE
MARKHAM,IL 60428
(708) 331-0130
Mayor David Webb Jr. wins Outstanding
Government Official Award
The 2009 MLS Annual Meetings
& Awards took place on Wednesday, October 21, 2009. The Outstanding Government Official
award recognizes a government
official for support of Metropolitan Library System member
libraries. The nominator, Xavier
Menzies, Director of the Markham Public Library made the
following statement:
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Monday—Thursday
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Friday & Saturday
9am-5pm
“Mayor Webb has been an
extremely outspoken advocate for
libraries and literacy throughout
his administration in Markham.”
Inside this issue:
Children Chat
2
Programs & Events
3
Mayor David Webb Jr.
Library Info
4
Bookmobile
5
Periodico Bibliotecaria
6
Photo Gallery
7
Last Page
8
January —March 2010
Posen Board President Donald
Schnering wins Special
Recognition Award
Congratulations to Donald Schnering for
winning the Special Recognition Award.
This award recognizes an individual or
library for their distinguished and significant contribution to the community. The
nominator, Kathleen Miller wrote the
following comment:
“I am so proud to be working with this
young man who puts the people of Posen first and foremost.
I can’t imagine any other trustee out there in Illinois that’s
more exceptional.”
Donald Schnering
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR NEWEST BOARD
MEMBER!
Help us welcome our newest Board
member Latoya Trotter! She is a resident of Markham and is passionate
about our youth and their education.
Ms. Trotter is a library card holder
and has taken advantage of our latest
feature, patron imaging and digital
signature!
Happy New Year! Starting off with saying thank you to Fuddruckers restaurant for their generous “Food for
Thought” reading program and also, thank you to those who participated, hope you enjoyed your meal. If you are a
participant of the Chicago Bears “Tackle Reading Challenge”, the deadline for the “overtime” portion will be February
25, 2010. Don’t forget, all you need to do is read 4 books and write and submit a book report or a short essay on
what you’ve read. With that being said, here are children programs to help kick off the New Year.
Toddlers Story Time (2-5yrs)
Do You Know! (7-11yrs)
Every Wednesday starting
January 6, 2010
10am
February 2, 2010
5pm
Can you put a name with a face? Do you know
why they are famous for Black History?
Arts and crafts, finger play, puppet shows
and light snacks.
Hot Cocoa Social (7-11yrs)
The Peanut Man! (all ages)
January 7, 2010
February 4, 2010
5pm
5pm
In the winter, the best way to spend your
time is with hot chocolate and a good book.
Do you know where peanut butter came from?
Did you know it’s a part of our Black History?
Chicago Wolves Reading Program (8-12yrs)
African American Hall of Fame (8-12yrs)
Mondays, January 11- February 22, 2010
February 11, 2010
5pm
“Come have fun while reading” Minimum of six
books have to be completed to receive a prize.
MONEY: Kids & Cash (all ages)
January 14, 2010
5pm
5pm
It’s time to know why our African American are
our heroes.
Dr. Suessville (all ages)
March 2, 2010
It’s time for kids to know to why and
how they can earn money.
5pm
It is Dr. Seuss birthday and we are here to help
him celebrate. Games, sing-along, activities and
fun.
Happy Birthday Dr. King (all ages)
January 16, 2010
2pm
We’re celebrating on behalf of Dr. King’s birthday
with stories, crafts and birthday fun.
Act like a Lady (7-12yrs)
March 8, 2010
5pm
Do you know how to act like a lady? We will
enjoy the fun way of acting like ladies.
Money Management: Teaching Kids to Save! (all ages)
January 19, 2010
6pm
Kids need to be aware about the importance of saving.
They will learn to about sharing, saving and spending.
3 Letter Words:
ART, BIG, ONE USE
4 Letter Words
AWAY, NEXT, TOYS, YEAR
5 Letter Words
ACTOR, EATEN, FUNNY, TASTE
WORD FIT: Can you fit all the words
correctly into the grid? Two have
already been entered for you.
7 Letter Words
BUFFALO, EXTINCT, NEAREST,
STUDENT
PROGRAMS AND EVENTS
TEEN AFTER HOURS BOOK CLUB (Ages 13-19)
JOB READINESS SKILLS
1st & 3rd Monday of the month, 6-7 pm
Read the book or plan to. Come once or every time.
Free dessert and lemonade!
Thursday, January 14th, 6:30 pm
Are you ready to work? Let Veronica Thorpe give you
the professional development skills you need to enter
the work force. Her focus will be on:
 Job search skills
 Key words in job advance
 Interview skills
 Transition & coping skills
 Q&A
SENIOR COMPUTER CLASS (Ages 56 & older)
Every Tuesday of the month, 10:30-12:30 am
February classes are now forming with limited space. The
following will be taught in four sessions:
 How to use the mouse and keyboard.
 Basic windows desktop.
 How to set up an email account.
 How to use email and the internet.
ADULT COMPUTER CLASS (Ages 18-55)
Classes are now forming with limited space. Please call the
library for more information.
BEGINNER’S CHECKERS (Ages 7-13)
Every Tuesday of the month, 4-6 pm
Space is limited to 8 people. There will be 6 classes and the
last class will compete in a tournament
“IT’S SO EASY!” SPANISH FOR BEGINNER’S
Tuesdays, Feb 16th & 23rd, Mar 2nd, 9th, & 16th , 6-7:30 pm
This is a repeat of the popular class that started in October
of last year. Seating is limited so please register as soon as
possible!
WII WEDNESDAY
Youth - Every Wednesday of the month, 6-7 pm
Space is limited on a first come first serve basis. There will be
a time limit of 20 minutes per party/group.
Senior Fitness – Every Wednesday of the month, 10-12 am
Choices are bowling, tennis or golf. Light refreshments will be
served.
BEGINNER’S CHESS (Ages 14 & older)
Every Thursday of the month, 6-7 pm
Space is limited to 12 people. There will be 6 classes and the
last class will compete in a tournament.
MOVIE NIGHT
The 3rd Thursday of the month, 6pm (In March it
will be held on the 4th Thursday)
Remember you can bring your own snacks. The movies
featured will be:
 January 21st – Up
 February 18th – The Wiz
 March 25th – G-Force
TIPS ON WRITING A BETTER RESUME
Tuesday, January 20th, 6:30-8 pm
Rick Hansen – Senior Writer and Coach for A Better
Resume Service/Career Pro, will be at the library to
provide guidance and answer questions on writing a
professional resume that will stand out from the crowd.
Bring a pen and paper to take lots of notes. In addition
bring your resume and cover letter for a free evaluation
after the workshop!
NATIONAL PIE DAY!
Saturday, January 23rd
When you visit the library and check out a book, you
will receive a free slice of pie. One slice of pie per
patron.
THE LOST ART OF SHOE SHINE
Saturday, February 20th, 11 am-2 pm
Learn the Seven Easy Steps from 40 Year Master,
Cornelius Majied, “Mr. Shine”. The Skill and Art of
Shoe Shone is on DVD and can be checked out at the
circulation desk.
OLADIJI’S DAYCARE PRESENTS: NATIVE
AFRICAN DANCE, STORIES, SONGS,
APPAREL & FOOD
Thursday, February 25th, 6:30 pm
Last year was standing room only; make plans to join
us this year! Visit our website for pictures of last year’s
event.
HAPPY TO BE NAPPY: THE BASICS OF
RETURNING TO NATURAL HAIR
Tuesday, March 9, 6:30 pm
Join us as Kimberly Joy Brayboy presents the basics of
how African American women can return their hair to
its natural state.
CELEBRATING WOMEN’S MONTH WITH
STORYTELLER VELMA GLADNEY
Thursday, March 18th, 6:30 pm
Velma Gladney is an early childhood educator with a
Master’s of Science degree in Education. She uses her
storytelling gifts to help young people develop strong
imaginations, self-esteem, character and an
appreciation for the written word.
DRAMATIC PRESENTATION BY CHERYL
GATHINGS
YOU’RE INVITED TO ENJOY!
SPECIAL EVENTS
Thursday, March 18th, 6:30 pm
Writer-Community Activist-Independent Film Producer and
Youth Activist.
Enjoy! is a Suburban Bank & Trust program for anyone age
50 & older, who would like to take part in community
activities and events. Upcoming library events are as follows:
 Enjoy! Credit Repair Workshop
Saturday, February 20th, 10-12 pm
 Enjoy! Bingo
Tuesday, March 16th, 10-12 pm
Fore more information or to reserve your seat,
call SBT at (708) 339-4700.
ADOPT-A-PET
Starting March 1st, the library will have one animal on display monthly, for patrons that have not observed the likes of before. Up
close and personal, patrons are welcome to come in and observe, touch and gently handle the animals. At the end of each month,
essays will be written on the featured animals. After they are collected and reviewed, the essay winner will be awarded the pet to share
their home and family with! Fore more details, please inquire at the reference desk.
SERVICES & TECHNOLOGY
Markham Public Library is not your average library! We have state of the art technology to fit all your
needs. Stop in and take advantage of our services today!
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Circulation Desk
Color Copying
* Online Fine Pay
Faxing
* Digital Signature
Scanning
* Patron Imaging
Museum Pass Check-Out * Inter Library Loans
Reference
* Win-Way Resume Software
* Donor’s Forum Grant Research
* Research Pro
* OCLC First Search Database
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Computers
Laser Printing
WiFi Café
Wireless Printing
Other Services
* Self Check-Out
* Self Reservation Station
* Online Book Club
* Talking Books (for visionimpaired or homebound
patrons)
“HOT READS”
ADULTS BOOKS
Say You’re One of Them
Author: Uwen Akpan
Mama Dearest
Author: E. Lynn Harris
The Memory Quilt
Author: T.D. Jakes
Dream Big
Author: O (Oprah)
CHILDREN BOOKS
Eating the Alphabet
Author: Cecilia Johnson
Sort it Out
Author: Barbara Mariconda
Llama Llama Red Pajamas
Author: Anna Dewdney
Sahwira
Author: Carolyn Marsden
SPANISH BOOKS
¿Quién está en el baño?
Author: Jeanne Willis
Don Pingüino de la Mancha
Author: Luis Dario
Padrisimo, Natacha!
Author: Alfaguara
El primer otono de Clifford
Author: Norman Bridwe
The Bookmobile staff would like to thank you for making the Bookmobile the success it is today. With your support we have
made 128 stops, and serviced 510 patrons. Along the way we have processed 50 new library cards, renewed 37 library cards,
circulated 1,530 items, and fulfilled countless Inter Library Loans as of November 2009. We have also added material to our
Bookmobile collection from requests we have received from patrons. So remember if there is something you would like to
see on the Bookmobile shelves, fill out a request sheet and we will get it for you. We now have a new route beginning
January 5th, so familiarize yourself with it, and come out to one of our convenient stops with your library card. With the
weather getting colder our doors will be closed, however anytime you see the Bookmobile parked, we are ready to serve the
community. We look forward to seeing you!
January 5th thru April 30th 2010
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Markham City Hall
Golden Age Chateau
16313 S. Kedzie
(Markham)
15652 Homan Ave.
(Markham)
Anointed Word Food
Pantry
Ralph Bunche
Elementary
@ 10am
@ 10am
15839 S. Trumbull
(Markham)
16500 Park Ave.
(Markham)
Canterbury Mall
Posen Elementary
@ 9am
@ 10am
14545 California Ave.
(Posen)
Canterbury Mall
@ 12pm
159th & Kedzie (Markham)
@ 11:30am
Wal-Mart
Supercenter
The Bookmobile
will be available
on Fridays for
Homebound
Service and
Special Requests.
@ 12pm
167th & Pulaski
(Country Club Hills)
Johnny’s Wee Nee
Wagon
Robert Frost Jr.
High
@ 1pm
159th & Kedzie (Markham)
Robert Frost Jr.
High
2206 W. 167
(Markham)
th
@ 1:30pm
Community
Mennonite School
3215 W. 162nd St.
(Markham)
15743 S. Crawford
(Markham)
2206 W. 167th
(Markham)
@ 2pm
@ 1:30pm
Posen Village Hall
Link Option
2440 W. Walter Zimny Dr.
(Posen)
Posen Village Hall
2440 W. Walter Zimny Dr.
(Posen)
@ 3pm
15652 Homan Ave.
(Markham)
@ 3pm
@ 3pm
@ 3pm
The bookmobile schedule is subject to change without notice for
periodic maintenance or inclement weather.
Please call the Bookmobile at (708) 331-0130 Ext. 1010,
or the library at (708) 331-0130, for further information.
Every Saturday
Posen Village Hall
2440 W. Walter Zimny Dr.
(Markham)
@ 10 am
Check the Bookmobile for the craft or story of the week!
The activity will be held at the 3:00 pm Link Option stop!
Donald Schnering de Posen, Il gano el
Premio de Reconocimiento Especial.
Felicitaciones a la Junta Directiva Donald
Schering por ganar del Premio de
Reconocimiento especial.
Este premio simboliza un individual o
biblioteca por la contribucion distinguida y
significativa a la comunidad.
Un Reconocimiento Especial por Sr.
Rick McCarthy.
Arquitecto, Sr. Rick Mc Carthy y su
companía Burnridge Cassell Associates que
fueron responsables por la construción de
nuestra hermosa biblioteca.
Sr. McCarthy regreso el verano pasado para
donar una caja de libros.
¡Gracias Sr. Mc Carthy por ayudar a la
biblioteca de Markham expandiendo nuestra
colección de libros para mejorar y servir
nuestra communidad!
Sra. Storyteller
(Febrero)
Ella se viste de Harriet Tubman y nos cuenta
su historia.
Celebrando El Mes De Mujeres Con
La Sra. Velma Gladney.
Jueves Marzo 18- 6:30 p.m.
La Sra. Gladney es un educador infantil con
una Maestría De Ciencias en la educación.
Ella usa sus regalos de narración de cuentos
para ayudar los jovenes con imaginaciones
fuertes, caracter y agradecimiento por la
palabra escrita.
Programas y Eventos
Miercoles de WII
Jovenes – Cada Miercoles del mes 6-7 p.m.
El espacio esta limitado al basis de primer
llegado primer servido.
Va estar un tiempo de limite de 20 minutos
cada parte/grupo.
Fitness Alto-Cada Miercoles del mes.10
a.m.-12 p.m.
Boliche, tenís o golf. Refrigerios serán
servidos.
Damas Principiantes (14 - pa arriba)
Cada Jueves del mes 6-7 p.m.
El espacio va estar limitado al 12 personas.
Van hacer 6 clases y la ultíma clase va a
competir en un torneo.
Clase de Computación Superiores
Cada Martes del mes. 10:30 – 12:30 p.m.
Las clases de Febrero están formadas ahora
con un limite de 6 personas cada clase.
El Arte Perdido De La Limpiabotas
Sabado, Febrero 20 . 11:00 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Aprende los Siete Pasos Facíles de Sr.
Cornelius Majied Maestro de 40 anos.
La Habilidad Y El Arte de Limpiabotas esta
disponible en dvd. Pregunta por mas
información a la mesa de circulación.
Servicios / Tecnología
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Los libros que hablan
Club de libros en línea
Puesta tiene
Escanando
Fax
Firmas digitales
Imagines de patrocínadores
Firmas digitales
Pagar la multa en línea
Pase de museo autoservicio
Pago autoservicio
Adoptar una Mascota
Llame a la biblioteca por mas
informacíon.
Noche De Pelicula
El tercer Jueves del mes 6p.m.
Recuerda puede traer sus propios
apertivos
Enero- UP
Febrero- The Wiz
Marzo- G-Force
Chess Class taught by Maurice Jones
Wii Wednesday
Prairie Hills Elementary School visits the library
Family Reading Night
Thursday Movie Night
Spanish Class taught by Joanne Roe
Lynne Clayton, Storyteller
Special recognition to
Rick McCarthy for his generous
book donations
Markham Board of Trustees
Glenda Timpton, President
Keith Gomillia, Vice President
Roberdia South, Treasurer
Terry Durkin, Secretary
LaToya Trotter, Trustee
Dr. Jacqueline Anderson, Trustee
Diane Bell, Trustee
Mary Ann Woods, Trustee
Steven R. Miller, Library Attorney
Xavier Menzies, Library Director
Posen Board of Trustees
Donald (D.J) Schnering Jr. President
Patricia J. Brownlow, Vice President
Important Closed Dates To Remember
Jan 1st - 2nd & Jan 18th
Feb 15th
Library Hours
Monday – Thursday 9am- 8pm
Friday & Saturday 9am – 5pm
Website: www.markhamlibrary.org
Everything you want to know,
about everything you want to know @ your library!!
Valerie Dorsey, Treasurer
Kathleen J. Miller, Secretary
Raymond Badali, Trustee
Michele L. Devlin, Trustee
Raymond Juarez, Trustee
Markham Public Library
Bradford Anderson Oglesby
16640 S Kedzie Ave
Markham, IL 60428
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