Filmmaking by Todd Downing

You might want to check out this great new book before entering our 2011 Video Contest. It's a practical guide for the aspiring filmmaker. This book is packed with useful information from preproduction to choosing a camera, adjusting lighting and microphones, even film and sound editing. Once you understand the basics of filmmaking you will be one step closer to seeing your name in lights!

Now gather the family around and get inspired to make your short video of two minutes or less, answering the question "How do you have fun at the library?" for a chance to win cash prizes. Submit your entries February 1st- March 19th.

13 American Artists Children Should Know

This new book is a great addition to our collection. The artists featured may not all be American by birth, but they contributed art that reflects the uniqueness of being an American. Filled with colored photos of great American works of art, each page offers a timeline of events related to when the artwork was created, a short description of the artists life and a quick-fact section of the artist and their painting styles. From Mary Cassatt, to Edward Hopper, Georgia O'Keeffe, Jackson Pollock and Andy Warhol, this book paints an interesting picture of individual artists.

Winter Session Weekly Morning Storytime Programs

The Winter Session is about to begin. Plan to join us for a morning storytime!

January 10-February 19

Wiggle Worms

Mondays

10:30-11:00 a.m.

For pre-walkers up to 23 months

In the Storytime Room

Movers and Shakers

Mondays

11:15-11:45 a.m.

For pre-walkers up to 23 months

In the Storytime Room

Stories, music and fingerplays for babies from birth to 23 months with a caregiver.

Siblings under age 4 are also welcome.

Itsy Bitsy Toddler

Tuesdays

10:30-11:00 a.m.

For ages 1 1/2- 2 1/2

In the Storytime Room

Stories, music and fun for the growing toddler with a caregiver.

Siblings under age 4 are also welcome.

Tales and Tunes

Thursdays

10:30-11:00 a.m. and 11:15-11:45 a.m.

For ages 2-3 1/2

In the Storytime Room

Stories, music and a craft with a caregiver.

Simply Silly Storytime

Wednesdays

10:30-11:00 a.m.

For all ages

In the Meeting Room

For ages birth to 100 . . .

Make friends while you listen to stories, dance around and play with toys

Pinkalicious comes to the Library

Do you love pink? We do too! Celebrate everything pink with games, crafts and stories! We'll also have some pink lemonade and decorate pink cupcakes! Don't forget to dress in lots of pink!!

Registration begins January 8th.

Saturday, January 22nd
10:30-11:15 a.m.
For ages 3 and up
In the Meeting Room

New Year, new beginnings at the New Lenox Public Library!

Recently our Tech Center computers have been upgraded with new software. The Windows 7 platform features improved performance with an improved taskbar. The new "Superbar" allows many applications to be pinned to the taskbar so you can see more clearly the applications you have opened and running. All computers have also been updated with the latest Microsoft product, Office 2010, which features new text and editing images, new smart art templates and new animations for PowerPoint 2010. Keeping with a technology theme, we have added mini card readers to both our Tech Centers in Youth and Adult Services. The card readers can transfer data from Secure Digital, Mini SD, Micro SD, TransFlash, Compact Flash, MMC Mobile and MMC Plus cards So bring in your cameras or devices and upload pictures or files!

While we're excited about technology, we cannot forget about our books. All new materials added to the collections in Youth Services have been given a red sticker or label with the word "New" to help you easily identify the latest materials. Our new book section for J Fiction and Non-Fiction is near the Tech Center and the new picture books are across from the Easy Readers. New Audio titles are located on the top shelves above the audio collection. Feel free to ask a staff member to guide you to the new book sections on your next trip to the library

Last but not least in December we welcomed a new director! Please come in and give a warm welcome to Kate Hall who comes to us from the Park Ridge Library where she served as child services manager. We are so glad to have her here in New Lenox.

Family B*I*N*G*O

Looking for something to do for Family Game Night? Come play BINGO for you chance to win cool prizes! It's fun for the whole family and a great cure for the winter blues!

No registration is required, just stop by the Meeting Room on Monday, January 3rd, from 6:30-7:30 p.m. All ages are welcome.

The Babysitter's Survival Guide

Check-out this new book, The Babysitter's Survival Guide by Jill D. Chasse.

Its tabbed sections will help walk the aspiring babysitter through every step of the babysitting process from putting together a resume, marketing yourself, to landing the job. With a nice section on the developmental stages of children you will be equipped to address the needs of infants, toddlers and school-aged children. There are activity cards with great projects to do with children of all ages and guaranteed to be ‘boredom busters.’ Another section will help you make creative snacks and meals. This book is a must-have for babysitters regardless of age or experience.