The library will be closed on Friday, October 23rd for staff training. There are various programs for both children and adults scheduled throughout October, including cooking classes, knitting clubs, storytimes, computer classes, book discussions, and more. The Northern Illinois LEGO Train Club will have a display in the library from October 17-18. The Friends of the Library will hold a used book sale on October 24th.

1. WELCOME

2. The Library will be closed Friday, October 23 for a Staff In-Service

3. Monday, October 12 Cook with Judy! For Grades 2-5 1:00-1:45 p.m. OR 2:30-3:15 p.m.

5. Monday, October 12 Knitting Club For Grades 3-8 4:00-5:00 p.m.

7. Tuesday-Friday Fall Storytimes in Youth Services Drop-in and Registered

8. Tuesday, October 13 Adult Services Computer Class Genealogy Online 2:00-3:00 p.m.

9. Tuesdays, October 13-November 7 Healthy Relationships Workshop Series for Middle School Aged Youth 6:30-8:00 p.m.

10. Wednesday, October 14 Adult Services Book Discussion 7:30 p.m.

11. Thursday, October 15 Homeschool Scavenger Hunt For grades 3-6 1:00-2:00 p.m.

12. Thursday, October 15 Adult Services Program Learn to Knit 1:30-3:00 p.m.

14. Thursday, October 15 Youth Services Program Knit-Twit For grades 4-8 4:00-5:15 p.m.

16. Thursday, October 15 Adult Services Fall Program Winning Sweepstakes Secrets 7:00-8:00 p.m.

17. Northern Illinois LEGO Train Club Display Saturday, October 17 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. & Sunday, October 18 1:00-5:00 p.m. in the Main Meeting Room

19. Have you tried our Self-Service Check-Out Station? Located across from the Circulation Desk, near the stairs. Please ask if you need help!

20. HOW DO I… Sign up for a program? You may sign up in person, by phone, or online! To sign up online, go to www.gepl.org and click on the Calendar tab. Find the event you are interested in, click again and complete the registration form.

21. Need something to help you carry home all those great items you’re checking out? Ask for one of our BOOK BAGS! Available for check out at the Circulation Desk.

23. Monday, October 19 Grades 1-3 Book Discussion 4:00-5:00 p.m.

24. Monday, October 19 High School Book Discussion 6:30-7:30 p.m.

25. Thursday, October 22 Adult Services Fall Program Understanding the Value of Hospice & Palliative Care 7:00-8:00 p.m.

26. DID YOU KNOW… You can come to the library and “Check Out” a museum? Free admission or special discounts at 17 Chicago area museums! Ask for more details or visit www.gepl.org and look for Museum Adventure Pass.

27. Saturday, October 24 The Friends of the Library USED BOOK SALE 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. in the basement

29. Monday, November 2 Grades 3-5 Book Discussion 4:00-5:00 p.m.

30. Saturday, November 7 Saturday Movie Matinee in Youth Services 2:00 p.m.

31. Would you like the library to acquire books for your Book Discussion Group? Please ask at the Adult Services Information Desk or visit www.gepl.org . Click on Reader’s Corner , then Information for Book Groups.