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August 2005

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Awards

McHenry-Nunda Public Library District, Stevenson Elementary School Library, and Zion Benton Public Library District were winners of the We The People "Freedom" Bookshelf awards. Winners will receive free copies of 15 classic books from the We the People Bookshelf project. The theme of this year's bookshelf is "freedom." For full details, read ALA's press release.

Exhibit

During the month of August, Indian Trails Public Library District is hosting an exhibit featuring paintings by patients who have Alzheimer’s or other types of dementia. Diane Newell Activity Coordinator at The Claremont, says, “Painting is an important part of the residents’ therapy because it gives them the opportunity to reminisce about past experiences, and focus on colors and the enjoyment of creating something special.”

Partnership

Pita Inn and WA-PHAGETTI'S Pizza in Wheeling have partnered with Indian Trails Public Library for the International Fair on August 7. The line-up includes bands, folk dances performed by students from the Polish School in Wheeling, and activities for the entire family.

Column

Elisa Topper, Dundee Township Public Library District, writes a montly column for American Libraries, entitled "Working Knowledge."

New Service

A cooperative effort by the Schaumburg Township District Library and the Schaumburg Township Disabled Deaf Services called Video Relay Service is available  to deaf and hard of hearing library patrons. It provides individuals the ability to communicate in American Sign Language to a hearing person via a  video interpreter on a computer. There is no additional cost to call anywhere within the United States and certain countries.

ALA Presentation

Fran Roehm, Skokie Public Library, presented a program about trends in business and career services in libraries with Marydee Ojala, Editor of Online magazine, entitled Online for Business: Trends and Resources for Public Libraries. View slides.

Anniversary

Barbara Sugden is celebrating 30 years as Executive Director at Barrington Public Library District.

Photo

NSLS Board member Barbara Balbirer rides a camel while on vacation in Egypt.

 

"Our Libraries" Daily Herald Column

The following libraries were mentioned in "Our Libraries" during the month of July:

• July 5, "Technology helps librarians check books in and out easily": Algonquin Area Public Library District, Ela Area Public Library District, Warren-Newport Public Library District
• July 11, "Drill cart teams take message to the streets": Cook Memorial Public Library, Evanston Public Library, Gail Borden Public Library District, Winnetka-Northfield Public Library District
• July 18, "Online book clubs offers convenient sampling of books": Morton Grove Public Library, Northbrook Public Library
• July 24, "Culture comes alive at libraries": Ela Area Public Library District, Gail Borden Public Library District, Highland Park Public Library, Indian Trails Public Library District, Skokie Public Library
  

What's New in Libraries?

The following libraries were featured in the August episode of What's New in Libraries?, Libraries Are at the Heart of the Community.

• Round Lake Area Public Library District
• Waukegan Public Library

Cartoon Corner

Start your day with a smile with this cartoon from Richard Lee, Waukegan Public Library.