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Knowledge is of two kinds. We know a subject ourselves, or we know where we can find information upon it.
- Samuel Johnson
And of course, we think the Library is the best place to find the information you need--and the staff who can help you find it. Give us a try. Come in, call or send us an email to ask your questions.
- Susan McNeil-Marshall, Library Administrator
Celebrate Teen Tech Week @ Your Library March 7 - 13
 Check out some of our special tech-related programs and materials especially for teens:
Teen Scene e-Newsletter
Take a sneak peek at the hottest new titles for young adults. From science fiction to romance, history to mystery, these monthly picks for teens offer something for every reader.
Go to our e-newsletters page to subscribe.
Woodridge Public Library Video Gaming (www.wplvg.org)
Take a look at this site devoted exclusively to our popular Super Smash Brothers Brawl and Melee video gaming tournaments, and maintained by teens.
Don't forget to register for the Monday, March 29 tournament (1:00 - 4:00 PM)! Please register at the Adult/Young Adult Department Reference Desk or by phone at 630-964-7899.
Connect2Reading Summer Reading Blog (connect2reading.blogspot.com)
While the summer of 2010 is still a few months away, you can check out teen book reviews from last summer's reading program blog.
Media On Demand
Don't forget to download a book to your computer, MP3 player, iPod, or smartphone!
ILA Snapshot Day 2010
On Wednesday, February 10, 2010 the Woodridge Public Library joined other libraries across Illinois in participating in “Snapshot: One Day in the Life of Your Library” by collecting information, comments, and photographs from events in a typical library day.
New Online Language Learning Resource
Mango Languages
Check out our new online language learning resource! With Mango Languages, you can learn Arabic (Levantine), Chinese (Mandarin), Dari, Farsi (Persian), French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Hindi, Irish, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Pashto, Portuguese (Brazil), Russian, Spanish (Latin America), Tagalog, Thai, Turkish, Urdu and Vietnamese.
Arabic (Egyptian), Chinese (Cantonese and Mandarin), French, German, Greek, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, Polish, Portuguese (Brazil), Russian, Spanish (Latin America) and Vietnamese speakers can use Mango Languages to learn English.
New users should type in their 14 digit Woodridge Public Library barcode number when prompted.
Research Your Stock and Mutual Funds Online
Morningstar Investment Research Center
Visit this well-regarded investment site and check up on your stocks and mutual funds. Quicktake Reports provide hundreds of financial data points on nearly 8,000 stocks and more than 13,000 funds. Additionally, over 50 stock and fund analysts provide guidance through a collection of Analyst Reports. This resource is available both from computers within the Library and remotely to patrons with a Woodridge Public Library card.
Video Console Games
The Library now offers access to circulating Wii, PlayStation3, and Xbox 360 games rated E (Everyone), E10+ (Everyone 10 and older), and T (Teen). The loan period is one week and renewals are not allowed. Blank cases for these games are displayed on a display unit in the front lobby. Blank cases can be exchanged for cases containing game discs at the Circulation Desk. Because of the popularity of these titles, you may want to browse our lists of titles (click on the above links) and place holds (requests) on those that are already checked out. Also, check back soon ... more games are arriving regularly.
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 Are you interested in being kept up-to-date on Library happenings, including programs, exhibitions, selected new materials, and much more via email? Send us your email address and we’ll put you on the mailing list for our monthly e-newsletter.
Go to our newsletter sign up page and send us your email address!
The Big Read
 The bestselling novel The Help by Kathryn Stockett is the 2010 choice for The Big Read. Some libraries in the western Cook and eastern DuPage counties of Illinois will conduct book discussions and present programs around The Help during March and April 2010. Detailed listings are forthcoming.
The Big Read is a cooperative project of the Clarendon Hills, Downers Grove, Hinsdale, Indian Prairie, La Grange, La Grange Park, Lisle, Thomas Ford, Westmont, and Woodridge public libraries that seeks to connect communities through literature. The Big Read encourages patrons at all ten libraries to read the same book with the goal of promoting reading, sparking discussion, and building community.
Registration is required for all library programs (unless otherwise noted) by calling or stopping by the Woodridge Public Library. Registration for all programs begins Monday, February 1. Space is limited. Patrons from participating libraries of The Big Read are welcome to attend any program. Some programs are offered at more than one library. Visit www.thebigread.org for more information.
Big Read Program: History Singers: Mr. Tambourine Man
Sunday, March 21, 2:00 PM
The 1960s were turbulent, filled with changes and contradictions. But there was one unifying factor--the music that reflected the times. This program includes three sections. It’s Only Love covers the theme of love. Dear Prudence addresses life, self, and experience. The Times They Are A-Changin’ includes songs about political conscience, its frustrations and inspirations.
Registration required. Register at the Adult/Young Adult Department Reference Desk or by phone at 630-964-7899.
Big Read Program: Book Discussion
Join us for great reading and lively discussions at your Library, led by reference librarians.
Tuesday, March 23, 7:00 PM
The Big Read: The Help by Kathryn Stockett
Registration required. Register at the Adult/Young Adult Department Reference Desk or by phone at 630-964-7899.
Steve Cooper: Jazz Memories
Sunday, March 14, 2:00 PM
 Popular bandleader Steve Cooper returns (last time he did Big Band Memories) with his clips of great moments in jazz, featuring Louis Armstrong, Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Al Hirt, Henry Mancini, and many others. This is a program everyone will enjoy!
Registration required. Register at the Adult/Young Adult Department Reference Desk or by phone at 630-964-7899.
Dave Rudolf’s Beach Party
Sunday, March 28, 2:00 PM
 Kick-off Spring Break with this fun, interactive show, featuring hula hooping, bubbles, limbo-ing and much more. Dave will sing some original music as well as some “Fun in the Sun” songs such as “Hot, Hot, Hot” and “Sonora.”
This family program, for patrons three years of age and older, is open to Woodridge Public Library cardholders only. Please bring your Woodridge Public Library card to the Children’s Department Reference Desk to register and pick up tickets beginning Saturday, March 20. Sorry, no phone registrations will be taken.
Love Letters: A Play
Wednesday, April 7, 7:00 PM
 To celebrate National Poetry Month we are offering a two-person play, Love Letters, by A.R. Gurney, which is a type of poetry through letters. The letters a man and a woman write to each other span 50 years and chronicle their disappointments and happiness, and the long-standing relationship between the two of them. This is lovely, funny, charming, and touching.
Registration required. Register at the Adult/Young Adult Department Reference Desk or by phone at 630-964-7899.
The Children’s Theatre of Western Springs Presents: Miss Nelson is Missing!
Saturday, April 10, 2:00 PM
 Grades K & up. Registration begins Saturday, April 3 with your Woodridge Public Library card.
When Viola Swamp shows up as Miss Nelson’s substitute, her class realizes that maybe they haven’t been very nice students. No recess, lots of detention, and an abundance of homework from Miss Swamp make the kids start wishing that Miss Nelson would come back, and they set out on a mission to find out just what happened to her. Join us as Harry Allard’s book comes alive here at the Library!
Registration required. Register at the Children’s Department Reference Desk or by phone at 630-964-7899.
Serenity Gardens
Sunday, April 11, 2:00 PM
 Learn how to inexpensively transform your backyard or patio into a tranquil haven. Kathleen Obirek, a landscape designer, will show you how to create elegant and relaxing spaces.
Discover how to screen a section of your yard with container plants, giving you a sense of enclosure without isolation. A door prize will be given away!
Registration required. Register at the Adult/Young Adult Department Reference Desk or by phone at 630-964-7899.
National Library Week: Communities Thrive @ Your Library
Sunday, April 11 - Saturday, April 17
 Celebrate National Library Week 2010! First sponsored in 1958, National Library Week is a national observance sponsored by the American Library Association (ALA) and libraries across the country each April. It is a time to celebrate the contributions of our nation's libraries and librarians and to promote library use and support.
Neil Gaiman is this year’s Honorary Chair. He is the winner of the 2009 Newbery Medal for The Graveyard Book, is a bestselling author for readers of all ages, and prolific creator of works of prose, comics, poetry, film, journalism and drama.
For more information about National Library Week visit http://www.ala.org/ala/aboutala/offices/pio/natlibraryweek/nlw.cfm
Stop by and see what your Library has to offer!
Book Discussions
Join us for great reading and lively discussions at your Library, led by reference librarians. Register for any or all discussions and pick up a copy of the book at the Adult/Young Adult Reference Desk. Copies of the books will be available one month before the discussion.
 Mornings – Third Tuesdays at 10:00 AM
March 16 The Mercury 13 by Martha Ackmann
For information call the Adult/Young Adult Department Reference Desk at 630-964-7899.
Super Smash Brothers Melee & Brawl Tournament
 Go to www.wplvg.org for winners, dates and photos ...
Maximum of 25 players. Please register at the Adult/Young Adult Department Reference Desk or by phone at 630-964-7899.
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Friendlies or The Other March Madness?
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Monday
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March 29
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1:00 - 4:00 PM
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March Art Gallery Showing – Creative Digital Images Group: Unique Digital Photography
 During the month of March the Woodridge Public Library will be displaying the works of Creative Digital Images Group (CDI): unique digital photography.
CDI began with four photographer friends, who would meet in each other’s homes to discuss digital photography. They eventually founded CDI approximately seven years ago. Their primary objective was to educate each other on the many aspects of digital photography, image editing software and digital printing, etc.
For further information on the March showing or on upcoming exhibitions call the Adult/Young Adult Department Reference Desk at 630-964-7899 or email
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Pictured: Big John by John Wiet
Winter Snow
As a public building, the Library tries to remain open through all kinds of weather. If it is necessary to close early or to open late, as it sometimes is this time of year, the changes in hours will be posted on our Web site at the top of the home page and will be reflected in our answering machine message.
We appreciate everyone’s patience at such times.
New Museum Adventure Pass Program
Learn about 17 museums and places of interest that have free or reduced admissions for Woodridge Public Library cardholders.
BookLetters
Sign up for one or more of our e-mail newsletters and you’ll gain access to upcoming book discussions, the hottest new titles and authors, and professional reviews. You can even link to titles within our catalog and reserve the items directly from your newsletter.
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