Des Plaines Public Library notes
Programs are free and open to the public. Advance registration is required for most activities. (R) Register at the Registration Desk, (847) 376-2787. (R-YS) Register at the Youth Services Desk, (847) 376-2839. General number: (847) 827-5551. Spanish Information Line: (847) 376-2904. Friends of the Library: (847) 376-2922.
Friends of the Library: Friends of the Library will meet at 7 p.m. today.
"Frank Lloyd Wright: Genius and Egotist": The library will present speaker Bill Hinchliff's lecture titled, "Frank Lloyd Wright: Genius and Egotist" at 7 p.m. Wednesday. The slide show and lecture will outline the career highlights of this great American architect. Register by calling (847) 376-2787 or through the library's Web site, www.dppl.org; click on "Events."
Violin Concert: The Magical Strings of Youth will perform a violin concert at 3 p.m. Sunday. The group features students from the Betty Haag Academy of Music. The group has performed around the world for such dignitaries as the British Royal Family and Pope John Paul II. (R)
Tuesday Morning Book Discussion: Readers' Services Assistant Joel Sawyer will lead a discussion of "The Plot Against America," by Philip Roth at 10 a.m. Dec. 4. Books are available one month prior at the Readers' Services Desk. (R-RS)
Chess Tournaments: Children at both Novice and Intermediate levels are invited to participate in the chess tournament at 4 p.m. Dec. 5. First place, second place and consolation titles will be awarded at both levels. (R-YS)
Friends of the Library Holiday Book Sale: Friends of the Library will hold their holiday book sale from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 8. Quality books suitable for gift giving will be available.
Sunday Afternoon Movie: Friends of the Library will sponsor a feature film at 1:30 p.m. Dec. 9. Call (847) 376-2841 for the film title.
Family Book Discussion: Youth Services Librarian Sara McLaughlin will lead a discussion of "Project Mulberry," by Linda Sue Park at 7 p.m. Dec. 10 for families of children in fourth grade and older. The book is a 2007 Suburban Mosaic book selection. Suburban Mosaic is a Northwest suburban community reading program that seeks to foster cultural understanding through literature. Books are available one month prior at the Youth Services Desk. (R-YS)
Medicare Part D Updates: Representatives from Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Illinois will talk about new 2008 changes to Medicare Part D from 10 to 11 a.m. on Dec. 11. They will discuss eligibility, cost, formulary, coverage gap, true out of pocket expenses regardless of your Part D provider and offer other resources. (R)
Meet with state Sen. Kotowski's representative: District Director Janie Morrison from state Sen. Dan Kotowski's office will answer questions privately about state services and benefits from 10 a.m.-noon Dec. 11 in a third-floor study room. No appointments are required.
One-on-One Career Counseling: Edie Kleinman, a licensed career counselor from Jewish Vocational Service, will provide 30-minute one-on-one assistance with interviewing, resume writing and other aspects of the job search process from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Dec. 12 in a fourth-floor study room. Appointments are required. Please sign up at the Registration Desk. A waiting list will be kept. (R)
Library Information: Hours: Monday-Friday: 9 a.m.-9 p.m., Saturday: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday: 1-5 p.m. Main phone number: (847) 827-5551. TTY: (847) 827-0515. Reference information after hours: (847) 803-3977. Live online reference service: www.myweblibrarian.com. Library Web site: www.dppl.org.