Events

Adult Literacy Tutoring, Bonnie Caldwell and WJ

This computer class is for individuals who want to learn basic computer skills in Spanish. The class runs for four consecutive weeks April 29, May 6, 13, and 20 from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM and is held in the Computer Learning Center on the library’s main floor. Classes funded by Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity.

Stop by with your preschooler for stories, songs and crafts.

Toddlers love to move, so we’ve designed a lively storytime just for them! Join us for stories, fingerplays, songs and rhythm activities.

This class is for individuals who have successfully completed the BEGINNING and INTERMEDIATE computer classes in English. The class runs for four consecutive weeks May 7, 14, 21, & 28 from 10:30 to 12:30 PM and is held in the Computer Learning Center on the library’s main floor. Classes funded by Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity.

Stop by with your preschooler for stories, songs and crafts.

The fourth Wednesday of each month from September 2012 through June 2013 held in the Computer Learning Center on the library’s main floor receive assistance with job searching and resume writing. Registration kindly requested and walk-ins welcome. Lab hours funded by Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity.

Stop by with your preschooler for stories, songs and crafts.

Open to adults looking for help with reading, writing, math and beginning computer skills. Trained tutors are available to work with you. Please drop-in! There is no registration required (no cost).

Open to adults looking for help with reading, writing, math and beginning computer skills. Trained tutors are available to work with you. Please drop-in! There is no registration required (no cost).

Help your infant (6 to 23 months) develop new learning skills and sensory awareness by exploring books, singing songs and trying fun new activities together.

Stop by with your preschooler for stories, songs and crafts.

Are you thinking about purchasing an E-ink eReader? Do you own one but aren’t sure how to use it? Bring your lunch to the library on Wednesday, May 22 for a free workshop on using the Kindle, NOOK and Sony Reader. Learn how to set up your device and get free eBooks from the library.

Just bring your lunch, your library card, and your eReader if you have one. If you’re thinking about purchasing an eReader, you can even take one of ours for a test drive. The library will provide the expertise — and the dessert!

NOOK owners: Please note that in order to download eBooks from the library, you must also bring your own computer.

Professional Development Day

Free Educational program funded by Federal Government for ages 16-24

Every Sunday an open lab hour is available for those who wish to learn computer skills in an informal setting, those who wish to review recently attained computer skills, those who just want to brush up on computer skills, or those anywhere in between. All are welcome, registration is kindly requested, and walk-ins are welcome. Open lab hours funded by Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity.

Clases de preparación para el GED – grupos de estudio para ayudar con sus habilidades y preparación para obtener su diploma de equivalencia de escuela. Las clases se llevaran a cabo en español, según la materia (escritura, literatura, estudios sociales, ciencias, matemáticas y la constitución)

GED preparation classes – Study groups to help build your skills that will prepare you to get your high school equivalency diploma. Classes are taught in Spanish by subject area (writing, literature, social studies, science, math and the constitution)

Join Victor as he conducts a science experiment to bring his beloved dog Sparky back to life.

This computer class is for individuals who want to learn basic computer skills in Spanish. The class runs for four weeks May 5, 12, 19, & June 2 due to Memorial Day Holiday, from 2:30 to 4:30 PM and is held in the Computer Learning Center on the library’s main floor. Classes funded by Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity.

Children ages 8 to 14 are invited to sign up for computer classes to learn basic computer skills which include word processing, spreadsheets, and video uploading. Classes are in session for three consecutive Saturdays on May 4, 11, 18, & 25 from 2-4 pm. For more information contact David Villalobos at 847-623-2041 x 234. Classes funded by Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity.

Kids ages 4 to 7 will give their imaginations a workout, listening to stories, singing songs and creating craft projects in the art center.
Niños de 4 a 7 años trabajarán con sus imaginaciones, escuchando historias, cantando y creando proyectos de manualidades en el centro de artes.

Homeschooled kids will channel their right-brain skills with creative stories and art projects that vary weekly based on a theme. For all ages.

Stop by with your preschooler for stories, songs and crafts.

“In spring, at the end of the day, you should smell like dirt,” says author Margaret Atwood. Join us as we prepare for another bountiful growing season! We’ll sponge paint aprons, create a Mosaic Seed Art picture, and plant seeds to nurture at home until planting time. Last year, this program filled up quickly, so please register early! Limit: 15 gardeners, ages 4 to 8, plus four helpers, ages 9 to 12. Members will continue the club in June.

A place to hang out with friends,meet people from other schools and play videogames and boardgames. For 6th, 7th and 8th graders.

WHS students will discuss and watch manga and anime.

The children will conduct a variety of hands-on science experiments.

Homework help for students grade 1st - 12th. Library volunteers help students in all subjects. Participating students also enroll in “A is for Awesome” prize incentive program. Questions call 847-623-2041 x234.

Self taught Spanish reading and writing computer program for native Spanish speakers. Limited to 8 people. To register contact Carmen Patlan, 847-623-2041 x 262. Classes funded by Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity.

This is an educational community workshop for all families in Lake County

Homework help for students grade 1st - 12th. Library volunteers help students in all subjects. Participating students also enroll in “A is for Awesome” prize incentive program. Questions call 847-623-2041 x234.

This class is for individuals who have successfully completed the BEGINNING and INTERMEDIATE computer classes in Spanish. The class runs for four consecutive weeks May 7, 14, 21, & 28 from 5:30 to 7:30 PM and is held in the Computer Learning Center on the library’s main floor. Classes funded by Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity.

Walk-ins are welcome. Practice for the naturalization interview.

Homework help for students grade 1st - 12th. Library volunteers help students in all subjects. Participating students also enroll in “A is for Awesome” prize incentive program. Questions call 847-623-2041 x234.

This innovative program will provide practical training to immigrants about office environments, thereby broadening their number of future job opportunities and potentially increasing their future earnings.

The SKILL Program is a ten week program, set to run in the second quarter of 2013. It will include 10 weeks of classroom time, 2 hours per week, and is augmented by 100 hours of concurrent practice time, 10 hours per week. The practice portion is completed at area nonprofit organizations willing to host a program participant. An additional, the final session of the SKILL Program will be a graduation ceremony honoring participants, and presentation of certificates of completion.

Because the sessions will be conducted in English (with Spanish language support available), SKILL Program participants should understand and speak conversational English with decreasing hesitancy and difficulty, have basic reading comprehension and writing skills in English, and be able to function in an English-speaking environment with occasional support. Each session will include important vocabulary and key phrases, as well as learning activities to complete during the session and/or at home.

Training modules for the 2013 SKILL Program -

1. Orientation to Office Environments (phone, copier/scanner, postage machine, etc.)

2. Confidence, Goal Setting & Appearance

3. Computer Use & Creating and saving files

4. Internet Use & Google searches

5. Keyboarding Skills and Improving Written Communications

6. Microsoft Office products

7. Email

8. Databases & Contact Management Systems (Salesforce)

9. Performing in a Multicultural Environment

10. Financial Literacy

Please contact Denise Rolando at denise [at] bennulegal [dot] com or 847-736-2667 with questions or to register.

This computer class is for individuals who want to learn basic computer skills in English. The class runs for four consecutive weeks May 1, 8, 15, & 22 from 5:30 to 7:30 PM and is held in the Computer Learning Center on the library’s main floor. Classes funded by Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity.

Play a variety of interactive games such as Four Corners and Eye Spy.

Fun and interactive bilingual learning time in which stories are combined with hands-on extension activities ,such as science experiments, art projects, and drama activities that expand concepts presented in the stories read.

Un tiempo de aprendizaje bilingüe divertido e interactivo, en el cual las historias se combinan con actividades manuales, tales como experimentos de ciencia, proyectos artísticos, y actividades de drama que expanden los conceptos presentados en las historias que se han leído.

Aprenda a tener una conversación en ingles.Registración requerida, contacte a Carmen Patlan al 847 623-2041 x 262. Learn to have a conversation in English. Registration is required contact Carmen Patlan at 847 623-2041 x 262.

Stop by with your preschooler for stories, songs and crafts.