Music, flea market part of Schaumburg library week celebration
"I don't believe in the kind of magic in my books," said Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling, "But I do believe something very magical can happen when you read a good book."
If you agree, celebrate Magical Possibilities @ Your Library from noon to 3 p.m., Sunday, April 12, at the Schaumburg Township District Library, 130 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg. This kickoff event for National Library Week will include activities for all ages, and lobby music performed by pianist Abraham Levitan. The library will be celebrating reading, writing, music, movies and much more. Check out these featured events:
The Magical Emporium Craft Fair & Flea Market will take place from noon to 4 p.m. (an hour longer than the other events) in the Rasmussen Room. Unique handmade items, including jewelry, glass birdhouses, embellished handbags, and more will be for sale on the craft fair tables. Gifts of the World, a fair trade retailer, will sell artwork and crafts created by artisans in third-world countries. Flea market tables will include art, clothing, décor, small appliances, jewelry, purses, toys, games, books, kitchenware and many other items. All ages are welcome, but children 12 and younger must be accompanied by an adult. Items can be purchased with cash or checks, but not credit cards. Shop 'til you drop for new and used items at this fun indoor market.
Children ages 3 and up, along with their parents or guardians, are invited to a free magic show, "The Wizard's Apprentice," which will be presented at 12:30 p.m. and 1:45 p.m. in the Adult Classroom on the second floor. Tickets for these 45-minute shows may be obtained from the kidsZone Desk 20 minutes prior to each performance. Come and be entertained with illusions and humor at this reading-themed event.
How about a little movie magic? Come to the Audiovisual Theatre at noon to see "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" or at 3 p.m. to see Disney's "Fantasia." At 6 p.m., the library will show "The Sorcerer's Apprentice." All of these family-friendly movies are free and open to all ages.
The magic will continue later in the week with "Science or Magic?" for children ages 7 to 14. This program will be held from 3:30-4 p.m. Wednesday, April 15, at the Hoffman Estates Branch. Children will participate in hands-on activities to determine the difference between science and magic. No registration is required for this drop-in program.
The "Discovery of Magic" program for adults will take place from 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, April 16, in the Rasmussen South Room. Author and magician William Pack will reveal a secret world of colorful characters and amusing adventures as he recreates baffling magic tricks. To register, call (847) 923-3347 or visit the Information Desk on the library's second floor.
How about a free book? Come to Community Book Night, also on Thursday, April 16, from 4-6 p.m. in the Central Library lobby. As a continuation of our National Library Week celebration, this event provides the opportunity for you to choose a free book from our selection. Librarians will be on hand to answer questions about books, genres and authors, in order to enhance your reading experience.
For teens, "Movie Magic" will be held from 5-6 p.m. Thursday, April 16, at the Hoffman Estates Branch, and will be repeated Tuesday, May 12, at the Hanover Park Branch. Teens will learn how to edit green screen footage using software available at the library, and use the library's portable green screen to shoot footage, key out and add background using iMovie and Adobe Premier Pro software. This program is limited to 10 participants due to the amount of available computers. Registration is required. Register by calling (847) 923-3240 or emailing teen@stdl.org.
Ready to burst into spring with a fun celebration? Come to the library for books, movies, performances and a plethora of magical possibilities.