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Stop Motion Mania, Conversion Stations and the Ultimate Fax Machine!

Posted on October 1, 2016 by Snoopy
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1 Afternoon at MoviesWoodstock and I brought our popcorn for Afternoon at the Movies!  This month’s film was Joy. (Our Afternoon at the Movies event occurs on the 4th Tuesday of each month at 2pm)

 

 

 

 

 

2 Teen HangoutFor a fun and relaxing place to play video games, work on crafts, and just hang out, come to Teen Hangout. (The next Teen Hangout will be on Wednesday, October 26th at 6-7:30pm, ages 12-17)3 Teen Hangout 2

 

green screen snoopyStop Motion Mania was out of this world!  It was great learning how to create stop motion movies.

 

 

 

5 ScanFax MachineNEW AND IMPROVED Scan & Fax Machine

Gone are the old days of agonizing over the process of sending a fax.  Our Scan and Fax machine has got you covered!  Send a fax anywhere in the U.S. and Canada for FREE within minutes.  Scan documents, bookpages, and more to USB, email, Google Drive…..

It’s easy to use and fast

 

6 Conversion StationsConversion Stations

Do you have old VHS tapes just sitting around that you’d like to convert into DVD’s?  Look no further!  Come to the library and reserve our VHS to DVD Conversion Station!  If you have never used a converter before, sign up for a Book-A-Librarian session to learn how to use our machine.

If you have tapes ready to be converted into CD’s, the Warrenville Library has got you covered too!  Just bring in your respected items to be converted (VHS or Tape), and a DVD or CD.  DVD’s and Rewritable CD’s are also sold at the Information Desk for $1 each.

 

Thank you to everyone who wrote me letters this month; I loved learning your favorite things about the Warrenville Library and am excited to continue exploring.

Woodstock and I are off on a new adventure!  See you around!

For more information and to register for upcoming events at the Warrenville Library, please visit the library in person, go to our online calendar, or contact Circulation at 630-393-1171 x100, or the Reference Desk at 630-3939-1171 x121.

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Library Card Sign-Up Month, September 2016, September 26-30, Snoopy's Library Adventure 2016 | Leave a reply

Snap Circuits, Science Explorers, Downtown Abbey, and Frank Sinatra!

Posted on September 25, 2016 by Snoopy
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1 Crafty Kids

I made a new friend while making crafts at Crafty Kids this week!  (Crafty Kids next meets Wednesday, October 19th from 10:30-11:30am, ages 2-5).

 

 

 

 

 

2 Snap circuits 14 Snap circuits 3Woodstock and I couldn’t get enough of snap circuits today!  Snoopy even got to pilot a plane!  There are so many things to explore at Snap Circuits!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5 Super smash brosAnother great night of gaming at Friday’s Super Smash Bros Tournament..  (Super Smash Bros Tournament next meets Friday, October 28th from 4:30-6pm, ages 12-17).

 

 

 

 

6 frank sinatra concertI’ve been listening to Frank Sinatra music all week in preparation for our Sunday Musical Matinee: A musical Tribute to Frank Sinatra on Sunday, September 25th.  This is  the first performance in a series of Sunday Matinee Concerts at the Warrenville Library.  Visit the full performance schedule for more information.

 

8 science explorersI was a complete MESS after Science Explorers but he had a blast playing with all the goops and goos. (Science Explorers next meets on Saturday, October 22nd, from 10:30-11:30am, ages 5-7)

7 science explorers (2)

 

10 dowton abbey costumesI adore the television series Downton Abbey and can’t wait to attend the Costumes of Downton Abbey presentation on Monday, September 26th at 7pm.  I’ve been reading all about the show this week.

 

 

 

The Ins and Outs of Interlibrary Loans! Today I learned how the Warrenville Library processes interlibrary loans.

11 ILLS RequestIf our library doesn’t have the item you’re looking for, you can fill out a request form at the front desk or online and we will try to get the item for you from another library.

From there, our adult service librarians will conduct a state-wide search to find the nearest library that has the item you requested.  If we cannot find the item within Illinois, and you selected the option to authorize the $3.00 out of state charge, we will do a nation-wide search for the item. 12  ILL rails binOnce your item arrives in our blue mail bin, one of our librarians will process the item and pass it along to a circulation clerk who will do further processing and notify you of its arrival.13 librarians process

 

 

 

For more information and to register for upcoming events at the Warrenville Library, please visit the library in person, go to our online calendar, or contact the Information Desk at 630-393-1171 x101.

 

 

 

 

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Library Card Sign-Up Month, September 20-25, September 2016, Snoopy's Library Adventure 2016 | Leave a reply

Techno-Crafts, Pirate World, and Limitless eReading!

Posted on September 20, 2016 by Snoopy
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1 Hologram Techno craftsThe teens at Techno-Crafts created a hologram with Woodstock and me! (Techno-Crafts is for ages 12-17)

 

 

 

 

 

 

2 Pirate ShipPirate World Argh, Matey! It’s a pirate’s life for me!  With Woodstock as my parrot, we sailed high on the seven seas!  We had a blast celebrating Talk Like a Pirate Day this year with our fellow pirate mateys!  Even staff got involved in the piratey fun!

3 Pirate Kids

5 Pirates Staff

 

 

 

4 Pirate Kids 2

 

 

 

 

 

 

6 RBP Library Card

I helped Woodstock become a reciprocal borrower at the Warrenville Library.  Even though Woodstock doesn’t live in Warrenville, he can still check out items using his home library card (from Woodstock, Illinois).

 

 

 

 

 

Overdrive, Hoopla, and Kindles, oh my!

In our extensive collection of mobile devices and tech services we provide, we have everything imaginable to meet your e-reading needs.

7 KindlesCheck-out a Kindle to explore popular reads in a more portable way.  We have Kindles designated for specific ages (Youth, Young Adults, & Adults), as well as covering specific themes (Award Nominees, Popular…etc) and genres. If you (like me) have your own Kindle, Ipad, or other E-Reading device, there are still more ways you can get the best use out of our library’s digital services.

8 eMedialibraryOverdrive eMedialibrary, and Hoopla are great services for book lovers on the go! Overdrive’s eMedialibrary allows you to check-out ebooks and audiobooks through an extensive digital library collection.  You can even place holds and renew your digital items.  Hoopla is also a great service for checking out ebooks and audiobooks, as well as CD’s, Television Shows, and Movies, all in one place!

9 Hoopla

Book-A-Librarian  If you need help navigating your tablet, or would like a more thorough introduction to ebooks and e-reading please stop by the front desk or call us at 630-393-1171 ext. 101 to schedule a 1 hour one-on-one appointment with one of our  librarians through our Book-A-Librarian program.  Any other technology related inquires are welcome.

 

Postcards From You  Thank you everyone for sending me your wonderful suggestions on what I should do at the library.  I love hearing from you!

One patron wrote:

10 Patron Postcard

“Dear Snoopy,

I love the books Smile, Sisters, and Drama all by raina telsemiger.  You should really read som!  PS. Your dog house is not a real airplane”

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Library Card Sign-Up Month, September 12-19, September 2016, Snoopy's Library Adventure 2016 | Leave a reply

Tech, Reading, Storytime and More!

Posted on September 11, 2016 by Snoopy
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1 Tech ClubAt Tech Club, I explored our mobile device collection.  We played some cool games to strengthen our minds on a GIANT tablet.  (Tech Club next meets Thursday, October 1st at 4:30-5:15pm, ages 8-12)

 

 

2 Book Discuss GroupThe topic of September’s Evening Book Discussion Group was Think of a Number by John Verdon.  It was a fun time sharing my thoughts with my fellow readers.  (The Evening Book Discussion Group meets the first Thursday of each month at 7:30pm)

 

 

3 Family StorytimeI read with Miss Diana at Family Storytime.  We had a blast listening to stories, learning rhymes and playing games!  (Family Storytime meets Tuesdays at 10am)

 

 

 

 

 

4 Teen Writing ClubTeen Writing Club is the perfect place to explore your writing side!  I hung out with some fellow writers and worked on a short story.  Whether you need feedback on your writing, or just want to chill out with other teen writers, this is the place to be! (Teen Writing Club next meets Wednesday, October 5th, ages 12-17)

 

 

 

 

5 Toddler TimeToddler Time was filled with reading, songs, and fun!  A great place for kids to use up all that energy!(Toddler Time meets Thursdays at 10am, ages 1 1/2-3)

 

 

 

 

6 Nintendo ClubWoodstock and I wowed everyone with our awesome gaming skills at Nintendo Club, a great place to hang out and game away.  (Nintendo Club next meets Friday, October 14th at 4:30-6pm, ages 12-17)

 

 

 

 

 

 

7 Roku Chicago in the MoviesIn preparation for the Chicago in the Movies event on Monday, September 12th, I checked out a Roku Streaming Video Player to catch up on some great Chicago based films.  The Roku allows users to easily and freely stream movies and TV shows.

 

 

 

 

 

*For more information, and to register for upcoming events at the Warrenville Library, please visit the library in person, go to our online calendar, or contact the Information Desk at 630-393-1171 x101.

 

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Library Card Sign-Up Month, September 1-11, Snoopy's Library Adventure 2016 | Leave a reply

Library Card Sign-Up Month 2016!

Posted on September 1, 2016 by Snoopy
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1 PlaneeMy name is Snoopy and I’m here to tell you about all the exciting things happening at the Warrenville Public Library this month!  September is National Library Card Sign-Up Month and libraries across the U.S. are working to remind residents of the importance of having a library card.  I’ve returned again this year to take my post as the honorary chair of Library Card Sign-up Month, and hope to share with you all the fun things our library has to offer.

Throughout the month, I will be traveling around the Warrenville Library, visiting as many events and programs as I can to find out where my library card can take me.  But I need your help!  We will have a table set up in September with postcards for you to fill out and send to me, detailing your favorite things to do and see at the Warrenville Library.  I’ll be taking your suggestions for my travels, and maybe you’ll spot me flying around in my plane somewhere. My adventures will be chronicled right here on Beyond Dust Jackets, as well as in a slideshow featured at the front desk.

For more information and to register for upcoming events at the Warrenville Library, please visit the library in person, go to our online calendar, or contact the Information Desk at 630-393-1171 x101.


 

Today I got my very first library card; let the adventures begin!

2 New Library Card3 Self-service Checkout

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I also learned how to use the self check-out station, and I got one of my favorite books.

4 Hold Shelf Pickup

Placing a request at the library is easy as pie!  I called to put my name on the request list for the new movie, Angry Birds, and it just came in for me.  You can request an item over the phone, in person, or using your online account at Warrenville.com.

 

 

 

5 Making New Patron FoldersI got a behind the scenes look making new patron information folders with the circulation clerks.  It’s chock full of great resources!

 

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