October 2012 Newsletter

River Grove Library Newsletter

October 2012 Volume 2, Issue 10

BOOK SALE The Friends of the Library will be holding a large book sale on October 6

from 9:00 to 3:00. The sale will be open on Friday night from 7:00 to

9:00. for all members of the Friends of the Library. From 4:00 to 5:00

on the 6th

, books will be free for educators and non-profit personnel.

Book Club

The book club will meet on Monday, October 29, at 7:00. This

month’s selection is Mrs. Kennedy and Me by Clint Hill. Books

are available behind the circulation desk. Sign up is required for

this event.

Classes have begun in the following areas. Call the

Library to sign up for a class. Computer Classes in English and Spanish

Resume Makeovers

Online Job Search

Mock Interview Sessions

Tablet and Kindle

Coming Events

10/5 Book Sale open to Friends of the Library members only, 7:00 pm 10/6 Friends of the Library book sale open to public, 9:00 am 10/10 Library Board meeting, 7:00 pm 10/13 Illinois Worknet, 11:00 am 10/29 Book Club, 7:00 pm

River Grove Public

Library District 8638 W. Grand Ave.

River Grove, IL 60171 708/453-4484

Monday – Thursday

9:00 -- 9:00 Friday & Saturday

10:00 – 5:00

Happy 99th Birthday

River Grove Staff congratulated Louise Cozzi on her 99th

birthday. Louise has been coming to

our library for twelve years. She enjoys our expanding Large Print collection. Come in and check

out our Large Print collection yourself!

Need a job? Illinois Worknet Workshop is your access point to:

*Training programs to enhance your employability

*Job placement and retention services

*And much, much more!!

Join us on Saturday, October 13, from 11:00 -12:00. Bring your resume.

If you have any questions, call the River Grove Public Library at 708-453-4484. Registration is

required.

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CHILDREN EVENTS: Evening Tales

October 3, 10, 17 at 7:00. For ages 5-8 years. **

Story Time October 4, 11, 17 at 11:00 and 1:30. For ages 2-4 years. **

Halloween Show October 24 at 6:00. For ages 4-8. **

Winter Reading October 6 from 12:00-2:00. For ages 8 and under.

TWEEN EVENTS: Tween Reads

October 18 at 4:30. For ages 9 and up.**

Pumpkin Carving October 13 from 11:00 to 2:00. All ages. Sign up for time slot.

Trick-or-treat Bags October 22 at 4:30. For ages 6-12 years. **

**Registration is required.

A FEW OF OUR NEW DVD’s

A FEW OF OUR NEW BOOKS

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People Like Us

Seeking a Friend for the End of the World

Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter

Madagascar 3

That’s My Boy

Magic Mike

Mad Men (season 5)

The Round House by Louise Erdrich

Phantom by Jo Nesbo

Mad River by John Sanford

Dark Storm by Christine Feehan

The Twelve by Justin Cronin

Back to Blood by Tom Wolfe

The Racketeer by John Grisham

Angels at the Table by Debbie McComber

Coming soon….The River Grove Public Library is

hosting a blood drive on November 3. Please donate and

help save a life.

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