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126 Paddock Street
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
815.459.1687
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2008
Summer Reading Program |
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The Beacon -
The Newsletter of The Crystal Lake Public Library
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Celebrate
Life Photo Contest and Gala |
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Get
Caught Reading Winners |
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Jan
Polep, Head of Adult Services - Retiring |
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Playaways |
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Read,
Write and Win Award Ceremony |
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Roving
Librarians |
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The
Friends of Crystal Lake Library |
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Get
in the
Game, Read!
Get
in the Game, Read! - with our Summer Reading Program. It’s easy and
all ages can play. Just keep track of your minutes for chances to win
great prizes.
Sign
up during early registration beginning June 2. Games run June 16 through
August 9.
Play
hard! Our youngest gamers can read and Spin to Win for prizes from meal
tickets to bikes. All finishers receive a paperback book, plus Reading
Rewards items.
Show
off! Teen gamers can read for prizes like iTunes and GameStop gift
cards, paperback books, plus Reading Rewards items. Teens can show off
their video game moves at gaming programs, or participate in a Frisbee
contest with dogs.
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Get
smart! Adults can read to play Spin to Win for coupons, books, and
chances for gift certificates or even a tattoo. Adults can also join us
for Wii Wednesdays, just for grown-ups!
Game
on! Join our 2008 Summer Reading Program...the ultimate playground for
your mind!
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Celebrate
Life Photo Contest and Gala
Celebrate
life and infuse a little life into two very worthy causes.
Take
a photo celebrating life in one of three categories, nature, people or
pets, and submit it to our 2008 Celebrate Life Photo Contest. The first
place winners in each category will be awarded $100, have their photos
displayed at the Crystal Lake Public Library and the Raue Center, and
will be recognized at the Library Gala on July 26.
The
entry fee is $10 per photo. Each entry must have the following
information attached to the back of the photo: entrant’s name,
address, phone number, e-mail address, and title of photo as well as the
category into which the photo fits best. Please do not put any
identification on the front of your photo. The contest committee
reserves the right to re-categorize or deny any photo entry.
For more information about
the Celebrate Life Photo Contest and Gala, please pick up a brochure at
the Library or contact Brian Pappalardo at BVPops@comcast.net.
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Entries
should be dropped off at the Circulation Desk of the Library by July 1.
You may not make more than 25% of your annual income from photography to
enter this contest. Photos will not be returned.
The
top five winners in each category will receive a certificate. Photos
will be on display at the Gala, on July 26 at 3:00 pm, which is open to
the public.
All
proceeds benefit the work of the Library Foundation and Friends of
Chilama, an organization that provides practical assistance to the
earthquake- and hurricane-ravaged town in El
Salvador.
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Get
Caught
Reading Winners
Congratulations
to the following winners in our Get Caught Reading contest:
Adults
First
Place - Jennifer Austin
Second
Place - Dave Matts
Third
Place - Kim Diersen
Teens
First
Place - Courtney Jacquin
Second
Place - Kirsten Parke
Third
Place - Dallas Etzel
Youth
Kindergarten
- Second Grade
First
Place - Molly Matts
Third
Grade - Fifth Grade
First
Place - Emily Matts
Second
Place - Zach Wirth
Third
Place - Freddie Birr
Photos
are on display in the Library through the month of May.
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After
38 years of service to the Crystal Lake Public Library, Head of Adult
Services Jan Polep will retire
on
June 13.
Please
Join Us
Reception
for Jan Polep
Saturday,
June 14
1:00
- 4:00 pm
Ames Meeting Room
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Playaways
A
Playaway is the simplest way to listen to an audio book. It comes with
the book already on it. No cassettes, CDs or downloads - nothing to do
but listen. Find them in the Adult and Youth Services Departments. Our
new collection of Playaways includes: Artemis, Playing for
Pizza, Bungalow 2, Hoot and Charlotte’s Web.
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Read,
Write and Win
Award Ceremony
More
than 100 people attended the third annual Read, Write and Win literacy
contest held at the Crystal
Lake Public Library on Thursday, May 8. The contest, sponsored by
the Library and the Rotary Club of Crystal Lake, Dawnbreakers awarded
$100 to each of the first place winners, $75 to each of the second place
winners, and $50 to each of the third place winners.
Congratulations
to the following winners!
Frindle
First
Place - Amanda Potthast
Second
Place - Anya Naumovski
Third
Place - Emily Rennhak
Hoot
First
Place - Valerie Sveden
Second
Place - Meghan Anderson
Third
Place - Marissa Miller
City
of Ember
First
Place - Katherine Cree
Second
Place - Angie Rubeck
Third
Place - Johanna Sveden
Touching
Spirit Bear
First
Place - Shelby Kovack
Second
Place - Lauren Busch
Third
Place - Scott Levengood
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Roving
Librarians
Library
staff members are on the move throughout the Library. Their goal is to
be there when you need help. Can’t find a book, music or a movie?
Looking for more information to write a paper? Want a quick lesson on
the use of the online catalog? How about a quick lesson on downloading
books and movies from our website? Roving librarians have immediate
access to the Library website and the answers
you need.
Pictured
at right, Crystal Lake Public Library staff members with Michael
Stephens, Assistant Professor from Dominican University at a recent
Library 2.0 conference.
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The
Friends of the Crystal
Lake Library
The Friends of the Crystal Lake
Library want to make sure that you know about two opportunities for you
to contribute to the Library with (almost) no effort on your part. For
Jewel Shop & Share Days, you only need to pick up a coupon in the
Library or print one from www.focll.org. Bring the coupon to Jewel on
June 23, 24 or 25 and hand it to the cashier. Jewel will donate a
portion of the sale to the Friends. It couldn’t be easier.
Another
great opportunity to support the Friends, Market Days, will be held on
July 12 and August 9. Pick up an order form in the Library or order
online directly. You’ll find a link on our website, www.focll.org.
Finally,
May is membership month. Meetings are the third Monday of the month.
Please consider joining and becoming an integral part of the Library
community.
Thanks
for your support.
Sincerely,
Jeremy
Stamp, President
jeremystamp@hotmail.com
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e-audio books and e-videos 24/7 from your home, office or anywhere as
you travel.
Click
here
to begin your search. Call Adult Services at the Library (815)
459-1687 if you need more information.
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Instant Messaging Service
Send the Library an IM (instant message) for
answers to quick reference questions. Instant messaging is faster than
email, allowing you to chat with library staff in real time. Our IM
reference staff will be available during regular hours. To
start using our IM service, click here
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E-Pay Online
Pay overdue/lost and damaged fines, non-resident fees, or
make donations to CLPL by using "E-Pay," the secure electronic
online payment service sponsored by the state of Illinois. For
E-Pay, click
here
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Gifts from the Heart Program.
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