Schaumburg Township District Library notes
For information, call (847) 985-4000.
Adult programming: The "Selling on eBay" program was canceled recently due to weather, and is rescheduled for 7:30 p.m. Feb 28 in the Adult Classroom. Presenter Michael Madden will explain the process of selling items on eBay and share tips and techniques for success.
• For those interested in travel to London, tour guide Linda Putnam will present a slide show, "London's Less Traveled Treasures," from 7:30 to 9 p.m. today in the Rasmussen South Room. She will show numerous sites hovering right in the shadows of St. Paul's Cathedral.
• Good sleep is necessary for good health, but sometimes elusive. Dr. Alexander Golbin will present "Quest for Rest" from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Wednesday in the Rasmussen South Room. Golbin, author of three books on sleep disorders, will discuss ways to improve sleep.
• Lyric Opera lecturer John Rammel will highlight "The Barber of Seville" from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Feb. 20 in the Rasmussen South Room. Audience members will hear musical highlights of this well-known comic opera, as well as learn about the composer and story.
• Seats are still available for the Feb. 29 "Chicago History Museum Tour," which leaves from the library parking lot at 9:15 a.m., returning at 3:30 p.m. The motorcoach will take participants to the Chicago History Museum, currently featuring "Schaumburg: From Cornfield to Woodfield." Lunch at the Chicago Brauhaus is included in the $60 fee, which also covers transportation, gratuity and admission.
To register for adult programs, call the Information/Magazine Desk at (847) 923-3347. Payment for the museum tour can be made in person or by phone using a credit card.
ThinkFast at STDL:ŒThe fast-paced game "ThinkFast" is coming to the Schaumburg Township District Library in March. "ThinkFast Trivia Challenge" is open to ages 14 through adult, and begins at 1 p.m. March 8 in the second floor Rasmussen Room.
This head-to-head trivia contest will pit one team against another, and one player against another. Teams of three are needed to compete.
To register three-person teams, call Amy Peterson or Kris Kenney at (847) 985-4000 by Friday, or register at stdl.org/thinkfast. Registration must be received by 10 p.m. Friday.
February programming:ŒAll ages are invited to escape the winter blues in February, with a variety of programs and opportunities scheduled at the Schaumburg Township District Library, 130 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg.
• Prices keep rising, but Chef Lou Buchenot will demonstrate ways to get the most for your food dollar with "Meals on a Budget" from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Monday in the Rasmussen South Room. He will provide tips and recipes for making several meals from one main meal.
• Teens in grades seven to 12 are invited to join the monthly Teen Advisory Board (TAB) or Teen Writing Club. The TAB meets at the central library in Schaumburg, as well as at the Hanover Park Branch.
Members play games, enjoy food (usually pizza) and beverages, celebrate holidays, do crafts, hold gaming tournaments and plan library programs.
Writing Club members share stories and poems, as well as learn tips on writing and getting published from author Catherine Stier. Times and dates for these monthly clubs are available in the Program Guide or online at www.stdl.org/teenpage.
• The popular Ethnic Food Fest returns to the library from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Feb. 23 in the Rasmussen Room. All ages are welcome to experience our community's diversity through food.
Attendees will have the opportunity to taste foods from several different countries, all provided by local ethnic restaurants and served by high school students. No registration required.
To register for adult library programs, call (847) 923-3347. To register for teen programs, call Amy Alessio at (847) 923-3120 or e-mail her at aalessio@stdl.org.
Investor education programs: Thanks to a $31,000 grant, the Schaumburg Township District Library will present effective investor education programs to the community. STDL is one of 13 libraries nationwide selected for participation in Smart Investing @ your library, a joint grant program sponsored by the American Library Association and the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority Investor Education Foundation.
"Over the past few years, the national savings rate has continued to fall," said Rebecca Teasedale, director of reference services. "With the funding from this grant, the library will help residents of Schaumburg Township become more knowledgeable as savers and investors. We will create a series of videos that community members can view on our Web site and on YouTube to learn more about a variety of investing topics. We'll also highlight free resources available at the library and how people can use them to get started with smart investing."
As part of the outreach for the program, STDL will work with a number of local civic groups to present programs. These will be announced in the newspaper and the library's Program Guide.
"STDL has always been a valuable source of information for Schaumburg Township, and we are pleased to be able to help them expand their offerings in the area of investor education," said American Library Association President Loriene Roy. "Whether choosing what type of savings plan makes most sense for a family, researching a potential stock investment or learning more about bank products, STDL offers the needed resources to help its patrons make smart investing decisions."