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Fox Valley Reads Community Read 2011

This year we commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Civil War
with book discussions and engaging programs for all ages.
 
September 24 thru October 31. Find out more.

Make Thank You Cards for the Troops!

 Wednesday, September 21
11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Boots
Take some time to show our troops how much you appreciate them!
Visit the Youth Services Department to write Thank You cards and
make blank note cards for soldiers to send home.  

All Ages.  Drop in program -- No registration necessary.

September is full of surprises @ your library!

Celebrate National Library Card Sign-up Month during September!
Register for a new library card during September 2011 and receive a free tote bag.
Children & teens: Visit Youth Services, show your valid library card, and get a prize!

Fall Survey and Drawing 
Enter your name to win a $25 Barnes & Noble or a $25 iTunes gift card!
During September, complete a library survey and enter your name for a chance to win.

Last Chance to See New Harry Potter Movie First!

Don't forget to purchase your tickets to see
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
 at the Randall 15 Theater Thursday, July 14 at 6:15 p.m.!
Registration must be made in person at the Youth Services Desk
before Thursday, July 14th.  Ticket packages are available for $12
and include movie admittance and a coupon for discounted concessions.
Click here for more information!

Upcoming Library Closings

The Messenger Library will be closed Sunday, July 3 and
Monday, July 4 for the Independence Day holiday.
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Jim Gill's Family Room Tour!

Join us Saturday, June 4th to kick off the Summer Reading Program
with an outdoor concert by rockstar children's musician Jim Gill!
Jim Gill
Click here for more information and registration.
Please note that everyone attending must register.
 

Blu-ray Discs Now Available!

Blu-Ray
Check the adult and children's DVD sections or search the library catalog
for "blu ray"
to see the Blu-ray discs available for checkout.

 

Finding Sanity in Today's World: De-Cluttering Your Life

Tuesday, May 3

7:00-8:00 pm

Is all the STUFF in your life driving you crazy? Consumer and family economics educatorSusan Taylor will help you develop a personized plan to give you easy-to-do tips to get started de-cluttering. Register now!