Des Plaines Public Library notes
For more information, call the Des Plaines Public Library at (847) 827-5551.
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.
PJ storytime: Three to six-year-olds are invited to wear their PJs for 45 minutes of bedtime stories, songs and a craft at 7 p.m. Tuesday. Visit www.dppl.org and click on Events to register or call (847) 376-2839.
Library board meeting: The library board of trustees will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday. The meeting will be videotaped for broadcast. The public is invited.
Green Living Slide Lecture: Environmental educator Caron Wenzel will discuss alternative energy, composting, organic gardening, permaculture, recycling, green buying habits and more at 7 p.m. Wednesday. Go to www.dppl.org and click on Events to register or call (847) 376-2787.
Caudill Club: Fourth to eighth grade students who participated in the library's Caudill Club voting are invited to learn the winner of the 2008 Rebecca Caudill Award and enjoy pizza from 4 to 4:45 p.m. Wednesday. Register by April 15. Visit www.dppl.org and click on Events to register or call (847) 376-2839.
Sunday Afternoon Movie: Friends of the Library will sponsor a feature film at 1:30 p.m. Sunday. Call (847) 376-2841 for the film title.
Teen Advisory Board Meeting: TAB will meet at 4:30 p.m. April 21, in the Teen Lounge on the third floor to suggest books, movies, music and plan library programs for teens. All teens are welcome. Snacks provided.
"Rules" author Cynthia Lord Talks about Autism: Newbery honor award winner Cynthia Lord, author of the book "Rules," will talk about her book, answer questions and sign books at 7 p.m. April 21.
What Students Need to Know About Credit: This "Money Smart Week" program at 4 p.m. April 22 helps teens learn how to use credit wisely. Topics covered include obtaining credit, credit reports, credit information and personal identity theft, warning signs for credit trouble and what to do when in debt. Visit www.dppl.org and click on Events to register or call (847) 376-2787.
Introduction to the Internet: Class for Internet beginners covers basic techniques and explains what's in cyberspace. Includes how to use the library Web page and online catalog from 10 a.m. to noon April 22, and 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. April 24. Go to www.dppl.org and click on Events to register or call (847) 376-2841.
Financing Your Small Business: Kate Johnson of ACCION Chicago presents this "Money Smart Week" workshop at 7 p.m. April 23. It is designed to help the start-up and established business owner prepare to approach a lender for financing. Go to www.dppl.org and click on Events to register or call (847) 376-2787.
Winslow Homer -- The Great Themes: Jeff Mishur will present a slide lecture on the artwork of Winslow Homer (1836-1910) at 7 p.m. April 24. The program examines the themes of Homer's career, beginning with his treatment of Civil War subjects for Harper's Weekly and concluding with his renderings of the sea. Visit www.dppl.org and click on Events to register or call (847) 376-2787.