Community Outreach - Morton Grove Public Library

2011-09-02T09:05:00.000-07:00

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Cucumbers are in season! Delicious!

2011-08-24T06:44:00.000-07:00

The Morton Grove Public Library's Community Global Garden continues to blossom!

The Library's Global Community Garden has brought at least 20 to the "Garden Check" program weekly. Girl Scouts, Camp USA, Niles West and Morton Grove Garden Clubs, local residents all enjoy hands-on learning in the garden.

The volunteers have been weeding, thinning and harvesting weekly. Karina Guico and Brenda Metelka (Library Staff) have lead instructional cooking demonstrations using fresh produce from the garden.

The Library donates fresh produce from the garden to the Niles Township Food Pantry at every harvest.

Anyone is welcome to help us in the garden. Hope to see you on Tuesdays, at 4:00 on the front lawn of the Library!

It's All about the Card!

2011-08-15T06:18:00.000-07:00

Now is the time to sign up! Morton Grove residents who sign up for a new Library card or who renew their cards in September will receive a free, environmentally friendly book tote that can be used to carry all sorts of things in addition to Library materials. It's easy to get a Library card, and it's free! All you need is one form of identification with your current address.

Learn how easy it is to get a Morton Grove Public Library Card by going to getacard.webrary.org or calling the Circulation Desk at 847.929.5103.

Final Show!

2011-08-12T07:17:00.000-07:00

This was the last of three classic and antique car shows held this summer. The Library participated in the first show back on June 16 and made another appearance at the final show on August 11.

Robina Button (Youth Services Staff) facilitated "Mario Kart" and "Dancing" wii games during the event. Robina also did a science demonstration and wowed the crowd. It is estimated that 200 cars were available to view and 800 to 1,000 people attended the show.

Can't wait until next summer!

Collection of School Supplies

2011-07-14T06:00:00.000-07:00

School Supplies Needed!

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Join the Morton Grove Public Library in bringing school supplies to the Youth Services Department and place them in the shopping cart.

Beginning July 1 through August 14, the Youth Services Department will be collecting school supplies for distribution at the Niles Township Food Pantry.

A suggested list is available on the Webrary Home Page under Kids' Webrary and in the Library's Event Keeper posting.

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Thanks so much for you support!

My World and My Garden!

2011-07-13T07:26:00.000-07:00

Here is a glimpse of Mary Ann Rohn's July 12th Listen-Up and Park District Camp Storytime "My Garden". Children read and learned about their beautiful garden world of cultures. Teams of readers visited the Library Garden and used a kaleidoscope to "see the garden" in a "new light". The shared story was a classic Russian Folktale A little story about a big turnip, by Tatiana Zunshine.

Come to Listen-Up and explore with Mary Ann every Tuesday at 10:00 in the Morton Grove Public Library!

Take Back the Night

2011-07-12T06:46:00.000-07:00

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Join the fight to end the silence and to spread awareness about sexual violence and abuse.

Everyone is invited on July 30, from 6:00 p.m to 10:00 p.m. at Niles West High School football stadium to help support and empower victims of sexual violence and take a stand against all forms of sexual violence as a community.

Food, several musical performances, and activities including Clothesline project, tree of hope, aid organizations, and a march from Niles West to the Skokie Public Library is planned.

For more information or inquiries about volunteer opportunities, please contact:

Alex Knorr at alexknow@gmail.com

or Emily Iverson at emilywi513@gmail.com

Look at our Garden Grow!

2011-07-11T13:15:00.000-07:00

Every Tuesday, "Garden Checks" at the Library starts at 4:00.

Thinning out the garden where needed.

Weeding and more...

Come join us!

See you on Tuesday!

Library at the Market

2011-07-10T06:32:00.000-07:00

Library at the Farmers' Market every Saturday!

The Market's Featured Vendor of the Day was John Bailey's Honey! John and his wife brought a beehive and did demonstrations of how they extract the honey from the beehive.

Samples were given. It was delicious!

The following week, Lyon's Fruit was the Vendor of the Day. Lyon's brought delicious blueberries, raspberries and more! Lyon's also were giving away beautiful market baskets with the purchase of $15 or more. It was a wonderful day for a market.

We also had Boy Scout, Blake Helton at the market to talk about his Eagle Project "Share Your Soles!" Blake is coordinating a 5K Run/Walk at Niles West High School on Saturday, July 23rd at 9:00 a.m. If you are interested in registering go to: http://flylikeaneagle5k.org

The market now has a knife sharpener, Fred Adams from Boston Sharpening Service in Mt. Prospect. He is located in the northwest corner of the Market.

See you Saturday!

What's Your Library Card Worth?

2011-07-01T06:24:00.000-07:00

Coming soon to a business near you...

September is Library Card Sign-Up Month, and the Morton Grove Public Library wants to make sure you’re a part of it! To celebrate this most exciting time of the year (at least for those of us here at the Circulation Desk), the MGPL has partnered with dozens of your favorite local businesses who will provide discounts and/or free gifts to all Morton Grove Public Library card holders throughout September! Keep an eye on our website or at the Circulation Desk for more information, appearing soon.

If you are a Morton Grove Business and would like to participate in the September program, contact Rosetta Metz, Head of Outreach, PR & Programming at 847.929.5120.

Make sure you don’t miss anything. If you don’t already have a library card, NOW is the perfect time to sign up!

Classic and Antique Car Show

2011-06-29T09:40:00.000-07:00

This is the First of three, Thursday Night Car Shows with an upwards of 100 cars, a magician and a stilt walker. Bring the family!

The Library was there June 16th with Wii Games for all to play. The car show is located outside Kappy's Restaurant at 7200 W. Dempster, Morton Grove.

There will be two more car shows, one on July 14 and the other August 11.

Look for the Library on August 11 with more Wii games!

Hope to see you soon!

Sponsored by Kappy's Restuarant and the Economic Development Commission.

"Fly Like An Eagle" 5K Run/Walk

2011-06-28T07:00:00.000-07:00

At Niles West High School, 5701 Oakton Street, Skokie, IL for All ages Saturday, July23, 2011 at 9:00 a.m. is a 5K Run/Walk for an Eagle Scout Project bringing shoes to those in need around the world.

MG Community Day at the Market

2011-06-27T11:01:00.001-07:00

Library participates this weekend in the Morton Grove Farmers' Market "Community Day"

Deb from the Library's Reference Department assisted in getting new library cards to residents and signed up many for the Summer Library Challenge.

Robina from the Library's Youth Services Department had kids and adults make their own ice cream!

Produce is coming in!

Many organizations from the community participated in the Morton Grove Community Day.

The Village's Community Relations Commission sponsored "Community Day" at the market.

Thanks to everyone who participated and can't wait to see you next Saturday. The Library is at the market every Saturday until October 15. The market is located at 8930 Waukegan Road in Morton Grove from 8:00 to 1:00.

See you soon!

Ready to Rock n' Roll

2011-06-24T10:08:00.000-07:00

Planting Day Arrives at the Library!

June 21, 2011

Volunteers were instrumental in planting day and continue to play a major role in caring for this lovely space.

Many thanks to all our volunteers:

The Niles West Garden Club

The Girl Scouts

The Boy Scouts

Camp Fire USA Group

Many Area Teens

Residents

Farmers' Market

Library and Village Trustees

Morton Grove Garden Club

And all of our future volunteer gardeners to come...

Health and nutritional education achieved by engaging in the garden is a great way for the Library to continue mentoring, educating and enhancing one's quality of life.

"Education is not always done in books. Hands-on-training cannot be easily measured, but some of the lessons learned, especially at this young age are carried throughout life through these experiences." RBlock

Young adults and children volunteering and learning in the garden will become more focused, independent thinkers and be self-motivated individuals.

This garden encourages community involvement! If you are interested in volunteering in the garden, contact Rosetta Metz at rmetz@webrary.org or 847.929.5120.

Getting Ready!

2011-06-21T10:16:00.000-07:00

Final touches were added to the garden beds in preparation for planting day.

The Niles West Garden Club is stringing the garden. This is done to give each box its own grid to show the uniqueness of the Square Foot Garden (SFG). The Library is using the SFG gardening method. To learn more about this method check out, Mel Bartholomew's All New Square Foot Gardening: Grow More in Less Space!

Inside, Jerusalem Lutheran Camp and the Library's Listen Up Class were very busy making garden sticks to assist all of our gardeners for planting day!

Once the beautiful garden sticks were created the children came outside and happily placed them where each plant would be later that day.

The campers were so good at following directions and now have the garden beds ready for planting.

Thanks so much for all your hard work and we will see you next week for more learning in the garden!

If you are interested in volunteering your time in our garden, please contact Rosetta Metz, Head of Outreach, PR and Programming at 847.929.5120 or rmetz@webrary.org.

So Green! So Cool!

2011-06-17T08:14:00.000-07:00

"Global Garden"

A New Community Edible Garden Program

Come and volunteer at the “Global Garden,” a new Community Edible Garden Program located here at the Morton Grove Public Library. Planting day will be on Tuesday, June 21 at 4:00 on the Library’s front lawn.

Avon, MB Financial and Creative Promotional Products are sponsoring the program. Three 4x8 garden beds were constructed and placed on the south side of the Library facing Lincoln Avenue. A portion of the garden will have herbs and plants that are global to represent the various cultures in Morton Grove and compliments the Library’s Summer Library Challenge, “One World, Many Stories.”

The benefits of an edible global garden at the Library are many as the garden creates a healthful village where residents have access to information, education, and healthy food and where active lifestyles is encouraged and supported through our programs.

Through the development of the “Global Garden,” the Library contributes to preventing the increasing rates of overweight and obesity and the rise of preventable diseases, including diabetes and heart disease. This garden is a model for other organizations, community groups to follow suit and develop similar programs, promoting green literacy and healthy eating.

Local teens volunteered to put the final layer of dirt into the garden beds. They also served

as mentors to the kids from Camp MorGrove. Together they poured the top soil into the

beds and talked about local gardening.

Many of the children were excited to see the garden at the Library where they can help weed,

water or just read stories. They can't wait until it grows!

We asked the children, "What would you grow in your garden?" How about you? Share your

garden experiences with us in the comment section.

Thanks for your help. See you next week!

If you are interested in volunteering your time in our garden, please contact Rosetta Metz, Head of Outreach, PR and Programming at 847.929.5120 or rmetz@webrary.org.

First Pitch

2011-05-27T09:34:00.000-07:00

What a great day at Harrer Park! This past Saturday, the Morton Grove Baseball and Softball Association had a fantastic fun all-day baseball & softball extravaganza!

The Morton Grove Public Library is a sponsor for the"Purple Fanatics" and their game started at 2:00 p.m. Library Trustees, Paul Berg and Mark Albers were on hand to accept a team plaque and had the opportunity to toss out the first pitch.

Mark Albers tossed out the first pitch of the game, while Paul Berg was ready for the first catch!

Great job Purple Fanatics! We hope you have a wonderful season!

Food for Fines

2011-05-25T08:44:00.000-07:00

"Food for Fines was a HUGE success!"

Caitlin Savage, Head of Circulation tells us, as we took in over 475 food items to the Food Pantry!

The Morton Grove Public Library and the Friends of the Library sponsored a Food for Fines program at the Library from May 17 through May 23. Patrons brought in canned foods to the Library and had their overdue fines reduced, or even eliminated. Every food item brought in resulted in $1 of fines being waived. Patrons were able to bring in as much food as they wanted, but the program was only applicable to the overdue fines, not charges for lost materials or for interlibrary loans. The cans of food were brought and donated to the Niles Township Food Pantry.

Thanks to all who donated!

TechFest 2011

2011-05-23T10:20:00.001-07:00

TechFest 2011, a set on Flickr.

Morton Grove Public Library's 2nd Annual TechFest was a complete success!

Check out all the new technology your Library Technology Experts are ready to show you!

Local Inland Bank Appreciates You!

2011-05-18T12:52:00.001-07:00

Inland Bank invites you to their Morton Grove location to listen to an informative presentation by the Morton Grove Police Department.

Join Inland staff for a free lunch from 12:00 - 2:00 to learn more about senior exploitation. Call 847.583.1907 to reserve your seat!

Spring Blast 2011

2011-05-02T12:05:00.001-07:00

Spring Blast 2011, a set on Flickr.

Check out this year's Spring Blast!

So much fun! Was great to see you!

Can't wait for next year!!!

Struggling to hold onto your home?

2011-04-29T06:23:00.000-07:00

Struggling to hold onto your home? Behind on mortgage payments? Nearing foreclosure?

Mortgage Relief Project

9 a.m. to 1 p,m, (registration until noon)

Saturday, May 14, 2011

Lincoln Park High School (auditorium)

2001 North Orchard Street

Chicago, IL 60614

Governor Pat Quinn has established the Mortgage Relief Project to help you take advantage of new government programs that can help you lower your mortgage payments, avoid foreclosure and keep your home. Learn more at your local Mortgage Relief Project outreach event.

FREE housing counseling is available. We will also teach you to recognize the tell-tale signs of mortgage fraud.

Be sure to bring your latest mortgage documents (bills, statements, notices, etc.), two most recent paystubs, and your state ID or driver's license. For a list of all the documents that you would need to complete a full application for a loan modification, go to www.idfpr.com.

To register for the event or for more Mortgage Relief Project information, call toll-free at 1-800-532-8785 or visit www.idfpr.com.

Co-Hosted by:

State Senate President John Cullerton

State Representative Ann Williams

Alderman Vi Daley

Alderman Tom Tunney

Open To All?

2011-04-26T12:18:00.000-07:00

Open To All? Different Cultures

Same Communities:

A Look at Immigrants and Housing in Chicago's Northern Suburbs

Morton Grove Public Library

Wednesday, May 4, 2011

7 pm

Recently released U.S. Census Bureau figures show that Morton Grove is one of the most culturally diverse towns in Illinois. The largest demographic shift has been an increase in the number of Asian residents. Having such a diverse population presents challenges in the form of languages and cultural barriers.

Janet Smith, Co-director of the Voorhees Center at UIC, will present findings of a recent census study done for the Interfaith Housing Association which shows the impact of the changing population on housing and living in Morton Grove.

This program is co-sponsored by the Morton Grove Community Relations Commission and ELL (English Language Learners) Parent Center.

4th Annual Spring Blast is upon us!

2011-04-25T07:06:00.000-07:00

The Morton Grove Public Library's 4th Annual Spring Blast is on Saturday, April 30 from 10:00 to 2:30 at 6140 Lincoln Avenue in Morton Grove.

The day starts at 10:00 with:

(10:00-2:30)
-Children's Games/Prizes
-Crafts - All Ages (Outdoors)
-Crazy Caterpillar Wind Tunnel
-ELL Parent Center
-Face Painting & Tattoos
-Farmers' Market Activity Table
-Friends of the Morton Grove Public Library's Book Sale
-Free Popcorn
-The Grill Restaurant
-Henna Art
-Lin-Mar Motor's Crashed Car & Tow Truck
-Master Gardeners & the Clever Clover 4-H Club
University of Illinois Extension
-Morton Grove Board of Environmental Health
-Morton Grove Community Relations Commission
-Morton Grove Historical Museum
-Morton Grove Park District
-Morton Grove Woman's Club
-Music - DJ
-Scavenger Hunt for all ages
-Super Bouncy Looneybin
-TechFest Tee-Off miniature golf course
-Urban Worm Girl

Other Activities:
(10:00-12:00) Crafts - Adults (indoors)
Morton Grove Fire Department's "Touch a Truck"

(11:00) Mike Davis the Science Guy - Auditorium
(11:00 -11:30) Teen Silent Library
(11:00 - 1:00) Balloon Artist
(12:00 -12:30) Bingo
(1:00) Vodohray Dance Ensemble - Auditorium
(1:00 - 1:30) Teen Silent Library

Video Gaming Schedule

Guitar Hero / Rock Band / Wii Games
10:00-11:00
12:00 - 1:00
1:45 - 2:30

The Library festival is free and open to all! Please come and celebrate this wonderful community!

Promoting your business for FREE!

2011-04-20T07:17:00.000-07:00

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Learn how to Promote your business for FREE!

Morton Grove Public Library is partnering with TribLocal and Patch.com to help you learn how to promote your business or non-profit organization to a region wide audience. Elizabeth Vassolo, TribLocal Community Producer and Carrie Porter, Patch Editor will be leading hands-on workshops designed for small business and non-profits so they can exploit the power of the internet and a leading newspaper to market their business or services to the public using TribLocal and Patch. If you are interested in signing up for these Free Workshops, contact Rosetta Metz, Head of Outreach, PR & Programming at the Morton Grove Public Library, 847.292.5120 or rmetz@webrary.org.

For more information:

phone: 847-965-4220
email: rmetz@webrary.org
website: http://www.webrary.org

2011 Morton Grove " Community Choice" Business Awards Program!!!

2011-04-15T06:47:00.000-07:00

The Village of Morton Grove's Economic Development Commission is pleased to announce the...

2011 Morton Grove "Community Choice" Business Awards Program

Do you know of a business in Morton Grove that should be recognized for its appearance efforts?

Would you like to have your business be honored for its excellent appearance?

If so, then submit the business name and address (along with phone number and contact information) to: commdev@mortongroveil.org for consideration. Nominees will be accepted through June 30, 2011 in the following categories:

Building facade/appearance
Grounds/landscaping
Sign(s)

Only businesses within Morton Grove are eligible; businesses can be nominated in more than one category. Review and judging will take place after the June 30 deadline, with award-winners to be honored at a future Village Board meeting.

This awards program will recognize and honor local businesses for beautification and cleanliness efforts, thereby promoting these businesses to the local community and championing appearance as an important factor contributing to business success.

Any questions regarding the program can be referred to the Village of Morton Grove Department of Community Development at: commdev@mortongroveil.org or 847.470.5231.

FREE Tutoring - Weekly - Comes to MGPL

2011-03-24T07:05:00.000-07:00

Need help with School Work?

Come to the Morton Grove Tutoring Program located at the Morton Grove Public Library!!

Wednesdays from 4:30 - 8:00 pm

Just Drop In!

Downstairs Activity Room at the Morton Grove Public Library

Alex Knorr, student from Niles West High School, developed a free tutoring program. Volunteer high

school students will be available to help middle and elementary school students with their school

work. Tutors can provide help in a wide range of subjects, including Math, English (inclusive of reading

and comprehension), Science, History, and foreign languages (Spanish, German and French).

Library Board Candidates Public Forum

2011-03-23T09:16:00.000-07:00

Library Board Candidates Public Forum

March 24, 2011

7:30 p.m.

Library Board Candidates Public Forum:

Moderated by the Union League of Chicago

Open public forum with Library Board Candidates sharing their views on the future of the Morton Grove Public Library with citizens will be held at the Morton Grove Public Library on Thursday, March 24, 2011 starting at 7:30.

A live feed will be available in the Estelle Cooperman Board Room for families with children. Coloring pages, games, etc. will be provided.

Last Chance for BASEBALL!

2011-03-03T08:03:00.000-08:00

Morton Grove Baseball and Softball Association is currently registering kids of all ages for their baseball and softball programs. If you are interested in playing, ask mom or dad to call 847.965.7558 x5 or go to: www.mgbsa.com for more information.

It's another wonderful way to connect you to your community!

PLAY BALL!

Come Support the Scouts

2011-02-28T10:28:00.000-08:00

SCOUT PANCAKE BREAKFAST

Sounds Delicious - Hope to see you there!

Facebook for Parents

2011-02-25T07:57:00.000-08:00

Facebook for Parents

Celebrate Teen Tech Week by learning about technology young adults use. Come on Tuesday, March 8, starting at 7:00 pm to learn at this lecture and demonstration. Hear how teens use Facebook to share information and learn tips to help them maintain a positive digital reputation.

This workshop is a lecture/demo and registration is required.

Click here to register: MGPL Calendar

Family Storytime at the ELL Parent Center

2011-02-22T06:40:00.000-08:00

Come and listen to the story of Willie Wins, read aloud by author Almira Astudillo Gilles

Please attend the February 28, Monday Night Family Storytime starting at 6:00 located at the ELL Parent Center. This is free program in conjunction with the "Coming Together in Skokie" focus on the Philippines. All participants will have a chance to meet the author, purchase books, and autographed by the author. An activity is also planned on this evening.

The ELL Parent Center is located at: 9440 N. Kenton Ave., Skokie

For more information contact the center at: 847.568.7617

TRY IT!

2011-02-11T07:39:00.001-08:00

Brownies come to the Morton Grove Public Library!

Brownie Troop visit the Morton Grove Public Library and work with Ms. Ronnie to earn their

"Quilting Try It" patch.

Women & Power!

2011-01-27T08:50:00.000-08:00

The Morton Grove Chamber of Commerce & Industry's Women's Power Lunch was recently held at the Morton Grove Public Library.

Local business women came to MGPL to learn how to participate in a Business Development Workshop. The Library has partnered with Triblocal to have these workshops for Morton Grove local organizations, businesses and eventually it will be offered to our residents. Elizabeth Vassolo, Community Producer for TribLocal's Morton Grove website and print edition, is teaching the workshops here at the Library for your convenience.

It's FREE and easy to use and will give your organization the exposure you might be looking for.

TribLocal is an online paper (part of the Chicago Tribune). It is an excellent tool that can be used for community organizations such as the Women's Club or Garden Club, or a business to promote your efforts. You can access it by going to www.triblocal.com.

This workshop had 20+ students and was well received. If you are a local organization or business and are interested in participating in a free workshop, please contact Rosetta Metz, Head of Outreach, PR & Programming at 847.929.5120.

Schedule a workshop for your local Morton Grove business or organization today.

See you soon!

International Celebration of Cultures

2011-01-25T17:20:00.000-08:00

Golf School District 67 celebrated its 7th Annual International Celebration of Cultures this past Friday evening, January 21, from 6:30 to 8:30 at the Golf Middle School located on Waukegan Road in Morton Grove.

Many cultural foods and dance were shared.

Dance!

Beautiful Clothes!

Food!

More Dance!

Music!

Attendees learned about different cultures and traditions.

Brenda Glenn, School Liaison Librarian (pictured below), Jill Wehrheim, Young Adult Librarian & Claude Covington, Head of Maintenance were all there to help during the celebration of cultures with books, popcorn and more!

This was a successful event bringing the community together to celebrate the many different cultures in Morton Grove.

What to do this winter?

2011-01-24T08:01:00.000-08:00

Have you signed up for MGPL's Winter Library Challenge yet?

It's never too late! Hurry in or do it all online at timetoread.webrary.org

Adults and Teens:

Are you up for the challenge of reading more books, seeing more films, and listening to more music this winter? Beginning January 10, you can “track” items checked out and MGPL programs attended on a a dog-sledding map or online at timetoread.webrary.org. You’ll get a drawing entry for every checkpoint and your choice of lip balm or an ice scraper after you complete every four items (limit 2 prizes per partici- pant). The drawings will be for:

• Teens: A snowboard

• Adults: Winter Survival Gift Bag: gifts and food items

Complete all the checkpoints and receive a knit hat.

Children from Birth through 6th Grade

Visit the Library every week between January 10 and March 6. Each visit earns you a ticket for a drawing for one of several gift cards to Toys R Us. Complete 6 of 8 weeks and earn a “cool” MGPL knit cap. Do mini book reviews for

a chance to win Chicago Wolves tickets. Visit the MGPL website, or stop by or call the YS desk to register or for more information. Preregistration begins December 20.

GRAND PRIZES for All Ages

All participants will be eligible to enter a grand prize drawing for one of three prizes: family memberships at the Field Museum, the Adler Planetarium, or the Kohl Children’s Museum. One prize per family.

The Power of Social Networking

2011-01-23T09:14:00.000-08:00

Social Networking put into Action

The 2nd Haiti Sewing Workshop & Fashion Show held on January 22, 2011 was very successful due to the numerous volunteers who came as word traveled along through various social networking sites.

This not-for-profit group used Social Networking channels (facebook, linkedIn, etc.) to seek volunteers to make dresses and short pants for the children of Haiti. These items were created using pillowcases and t-shirts donated by each volunteer.

Some volunteers brought their sewing machines, irons, ironing boards and more to accomplish this great task.

Communities & Social Networking - A Way of the Future?

Towards the end of the workshop a family-style fashion show took place to model some of the finished products going to Haiti.

Dresses and shorts will be hand-delivered to little girls / boys living in orphanages in Haiti.

Have you ever used social networking to help your community?

Share your stories in our comment section.

Happy New Year!

2011-01-11T08:44:00.000-08:00

A wonderful look at the Library in review!

Looking forward to another fantastic year!

EVERYTHING YOU NEED IS HERE!

Let's make this another wonderful year!

See you soon!

Music to your ears...

2010-12-21T08:45:00.000-08:00

Suzuki Holiday Music Concert at the Morton Grove Public Library

Talented string students of Local instructor Rhona Reagan played a wonderful selection of Holiday favorites this past Sunday, December 19th.

Rhona Reagen is a Suzuki method violin and viola teacher in Skokie, Illinois. The studio gives semi annual concerts open to the public as well as a yearly Solo Festival. All students participate in all events!

Mittens, Gloves, Hats and Scarves - So Warm...

2010-12-10T07:29:00.000-08:00

The Weather Outside is Frightful, but the Library is so Delightful!

2010-12-08T07:35:00.000-08:00

Winter Library Challenge: Sled and Skate to the Library

There are many ways to get to the Library, and there is something for everyone!

Happy 2011! Start off the New Year by participating in the Winter Library Challenge. Need an incentive to get going on your resolutions to read more books, see more movies, listen to more music? You'll be rewarded for every item you check out of the Library and for every program you attend. You will earn choices to win prizes as well.

Adults and Teens:

• Teens: A snowboard

• Adults: Winter Survival Gift Bag: gifts and food items

Complete all the checkpoints and receive a knit hat.

Children from Birth through 6th Grade

a chance to win Chicago Wolves tickets. Visit the MGPL website, or stop by or call the YS desk to register or for more information. Preregistration begins December 20.

GRAND PRIZES for All Ages

Tickets for Cirque Du Soleil Dralion Drawing

Win a family four-pack of tickets to see Dralion by Cirque Du Soleil at the Sears Centre Arena in Hoffman Estates. From December 20 to January 9, when you preregister for the Winter Library Challenge, you can enter the drawing for the tick- ets. The Dralion performance will be Thursday, January 27, 2011 at 7:30 pm. The Library has partnered with the producers of Dralion; the tickets have been donated to the Library and are not exchangeable or refundable.

2010-12-05T07:06:00.000-08:00

Niles Township Food Pantry

Volunteers needed Monday, December 20th for Children's Holiday Party at the Niles Food Pantry located at 5255 Main Street - Annex, Skokie, during regular operating hours 9:30 to 11:30 am and 1:00 to 4:00 pm.

The Friends of the Niles Township Food Pantry will be assisting the pantry staff with a children's craft table as well as greeting clients and distributing gifts. Parents and children are welcomed to come and help.

Pictures: Credited from The Friends of the Niles Township Food Pantry facebookpage

If you are not able to assist during the holiday party, donations of food, personal items, new gifts, holiday wrapping paper, craft supplies, new mittens/gloves/hats/scarves are always appreciated.

If you have any questions about the party, the food pantry, or how to prepare your child for community service, please visit the Friends of the Pantry facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/NilesFoodPantry, e-mail us at friendsnilesfoodpantry@gmail.com, or call Pantry Director Cynthia at (847) 983-0073.

Point, Click and Go Try-It

2010-12-04T06:46:00.000-08:00

Local Girl Scouts come to the Library and earn an important patch. Point, Click and Go Try-It

consists of accomplishing three goals on the computer:

1. Be Prepared - The girls read through the Girl Scouts Internet Safety Information

2. Writing a Story - The girls went to a website, wrote and shared their own stories

3. Creating - The girls created an ecard to send to a friend or family member on the American girl website.

Liz Kaiz, Youth Services Librarian worked with the Girl Scouts to assist them in achieving the requirements for this important patch.

Congratulations on a job well done. We are proud of you!

Trolley Tour - 2010

2010-11-16T06:57:00.000-08:00

Niles Township English Language Learners' (ELL) Parent Center partners with District 70 School, Park View & the Morton Grove Public Library to tour Morton Grove!

Families from Park View School participated in the ELL Family Field Trip on a trolley through Morton Grove.

The trolley departed Park View School at 10:30 a.m. and traveled to the Morton Grove Public Library.

The children played games, puzzles and read books while the parents received a tour of the Library facility and its services.

Over 40 people participated, speaking many different languages such as: Malayalam, Assyrian, Bulgarian, Polish, Tagalog, Urdu, Gujarati, Korean & Spanish.

The Trolley continued on its journey through Morton Grove to see Niles West High School, Molloy School, MCC School, Village Hall, finally stopping at the Morton Grove Park District.

Brian Sullivan gave the families a tour of the facility and sent them on their way to the ELL Parent Center, located in Skokie.

The families enjoyed lunch and a presentation by Corrie Wallace, the ELL Parent Center Director.

Families were also able to get Morton Grove Library Cards at the Library and the ELL Parent Center.

Good-Bye!

Help Morton Grove Public Library Win the 2010 Playaway Picture This Cont...

2010-11-09T09:00:00.000-08:00

VOTE NOW! $10.000

2010-11-01T09:44:00.000-07:00

Playaway "Picture This" Contest Finalist!

Morton Grove Public Library is thrilled to announce that we are one of the top 10 finalists in the nationwide Playaway Picture This Contest, selected from hundreds of entries. This gives us a chance to win $10,000 for the library.

Playaway books are audiobooks in an all-in-one package that requires nothing more than a set of earbuds. No bigger than a pack of cards, Playaways make audiobooks accessible for everyone, regardless of age or ability. Look for the bright orange cases on our audiobook shelves to find a Playaway for you!

We need your vote to help the Morton Grove Public Library win the $10,000 prize! Vote online at http://vote.playaway.com/mortongrove between November 1, 2010 and December 17, 2010. You can vote once per registered email address so remember to vote using all your email addresses! And don’t forget to spread the word!

Questions? You can send us an email us or give us a call at: (847) 965-4220.

Please vote and pass along!

Final Farmers' Market -

2010-10-31T09:12:00.000-07:00

The final Farmers' Market celebrated Halloween and had costume contests throughout the day!

The Library had stories to share, songs to sing and dancing for all!

The Library also had fun WII games for the all the kids stopping by!

Books and more were available for check-out at the market too!

Library Cards were distributed to Morton Grove residents throughout the market.

We can't wait to see you next year at the same location, 8930 Waukegan Road, Morton Grove!

Point, Click and Go!

2010-10-25T08:59:00.000-07:00

Park View Girl Scout Troop worked on their "Try-It" patch for "Point, Click and Go" earlier this month in the Morton Grove Public Library's computer lab.

Librarian Liz Kaiz from Youth Services assisted the scouts in completing the three requirements of this important patch.

1. Be Prepared

An Internet Safety program designed for the Girl Scouts.

2. Writing a Story

The Girl scouts were able to learn how to create a story and share it on the web.

3. Creating

The Girl scouts learned how to create an ecard and was able to share it with family, friends or other scouts on the American Girl website.

Stay tuned for more exciting patches the Girl Scouts may be accomplishing next...

SILENT LIBRARY - MGPL STYLE!

2010-10-20T12:54:00.000-07:00

TEEN WEEK

Morton Grove Teens Play "Silent Library" MGPL style in the evening hours at the Library during Teen Week.

Be sure to check the calendar for future events planned for TEENS this week!

Libraries - What do you think?

2010-10-19T10:40:00.000-07:00

Recent Library articles published - comments from readers speaking about the issues.

What do you think?

Where's a 'no' when you need it? :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: Letters to the Editor

2010-10-19T10:39:00.000-07:00

Where's a 'no' when you need it? :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: Letters to the Editor

Stick to lending books, suburb mayor tells library :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES ::

2010-10-19T10:38:00.000-07:00

Stick to lending books, suburb mayor tells library :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES ::