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Money Goals Month

Tuesday, April 30, 2024
Indian Trails Public Library District - Main
Librarywide
Join us all month long for Money Goals Month, a month-long library wide initiative promoting relevant techniques and goals for financial education.

This month includes:

Adult Services

    • Coins Around the World exhibit

    • Financial education programs

      • Outsmart the Scammers

      • Wills, Trusts, and Estate Planning

      • Sell Your Stuff Online

      • What are Your Old Coins, Currency, and Gold or Silvery Jewelry Worth? 

Launchpad 

    • Craft Supply Swap

    • Save with Sewing: Hem & Darning

    • My Grown Up and Me: Money Smart

Youth Services

    • Scavenger Hunt

    • Word Connections handout

    • Coloring sheet

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Office Hours with Congressman Brad Schneider's Office

9:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Indian Trails Public Library District - Main
Lobby
Neighborhood Office Hours is back and ready to help 10th district constituents access local resources and services in community centers across the 10th district. The staff of Congressman Brad Schneider will be available every other Thursday to connect individuals to help, and aid with:
  • Medicare
  • Social Security
  • Immigration
  • Veterans Affairs
  • Passports
  • IR
  • Other Federal Services. 
By hosting Neighborhood Office Hours and bringing services directly to communities, a constituent can rest assured that the Office of Congressman Schneider is ready to help them improve their lives and navigate the federal agency bureaucracy. We hope to see you there!
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Spring STEAM

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Indian Trails Public Library District - Main
The Launch Pad
Drop in to the Launch Pad to participate in a short STEAM activity. 
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Got Science?: Non-Newtonian Fluids

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Indian Trails Public Library District - Main
Youth Activity Room
Grades 3-5. Make ooblek and learn about non-Newtonian fluids. Dress to get messy. Registration required.
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Memory Cafe

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Offsite
OFFSITE- Buffalo Grove Alcott Center, 530 Bernard Drive, Buffalo Grove, IL 
If you or a loved one are experiencing memory loss, you are invited to join us for activities and socialization at Memory Café meetings at the Alcott Center. For questions, please contact the Adult Services Desk at 847.459.4100, extension 3. Registration required. 

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Citizenship Classes

6:30 PM - 8:15 PM
Virtual
Live Zoom program 
Prepare for your citizenship test in this small online group class. Content includes speaking, reading and writing English, along with U.S. history and civics. Students will receive a textbook to keep. You must attend all classes in the 12-week session. 

Register online by clicking this link  with HIAS Immigration Citizenship. Once registered you will need to pick up your textbook tote bag at the HIAS Skokie office, located at: Goldie Bachmann Luftig Building, Seigle Campus, 5150 W. Golf Rd., 1st Floor, Skokie IL 60077. For questions, contact Adri Arango, HIAS Outreach & Education Specialist, 872.250.1029.
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Good Friday

All Day

Toddler Storytime

10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Indian Trails Public Library District - Main
Youth Activity Room
Ages 2-3 with a caregiver. Start your day with books, rhymes and songs. Limit: 15. Free tickets distributed 30 minutes before the program.
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Preschool Storytime

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Indian Trails Public Library District - Main
Youth Activity Room
Ages 3-5 with a caregiver. Boost early literacy skills with books, movement and songs. Limit: 15. Free tickets distributed 30 minutes before the program.
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Spring STEAM

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Indian Trails Public Library District - Main
The Launch Pad
Drop in to the Launch Pad to participate in a short STEAM activity. 
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Escape Room

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Indian Trails Public Library District - Main
Lake-Cook Room
Grades 6-8. Put your minds to the test as you work together to solve clues and try to escape the room. Will you find the solution in time? Registration required.
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Finding the Right 3D Model

5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Indian Trails Public Library District - Main
Training Lab
Ages 12 and older. Ever wonder where to find files that become 3D printed objects? We’ll explore Thingiverse.com to find 3D models that are right for you. Registration required. 




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Noche de Lotería / Lotería Night (Branch)

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Indian Trails Public Library District - Branch
Branch
All ages. Join us for a family night of Lotería game. Calling all Damas y Catrines! Juguemos! Gana premios! Limit: 20. Free tickets distributed 15 minutes before the program.
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Volunteer Kit

9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Indian Trails Public Library District - Main
Bag pickup: 9 am-9 pm 
Grades 9-12. Complete and return a volunteer craft kit by the end of the month to count towards one hour of community service. Pickup and drop off at the Adult Services Desk. Registration required.
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Stitch Together Meet-Up

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Indian Trails Public Library District - Main
The Launch Pad
Ages 12 and older. If your craft of choice uses needles or hooks, this group is for you. Bring your knit, crochet, embroidery or cross stitch projects already in progress to work and chat with others. Registration required.
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Tech Assistance

3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Indian Trails Public Library District - Main
Training Lab
Have a basic question about your device and thinking of trying Cloud Library, Hoopla or another library app? Talk to library staff about these topics and more. Registration required. 

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Bookworms Book Club: Simon B. Rhymin' by Dwayne Reed

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Indian Trails Public Library District - Main
Lake-Cook Room
Book pickup begins March 4.
Grades 4 & 5. Simon dreams of becoming a world-famous rapper. For now, he's just a Chicago fifth grader who's small for his age and afraid to use his voice. Will Simon gain the confidence to rap his way to an A? Registration required.
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Tech Assistance

4:15 PM - 4:45 PM
Indian Trails Public Library District - Main
Training Lab
Have a basic question about your device and thinking of trying Cloud Library, Hoopla or another library app? Talk to library staff about these topics and more. Registration required. 

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Traditional Chinese Tea Demonstration

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Indian Trails Public Library District - Main
Lake Room
According to Confucianism, the art of tea is as much transformative on an introspective level as it is on a ceremonial level. Gain a brief background on the origin of tea and its role in East Asian social interactions along with its many benefits. Engage in the ritual of tea handling, tea ware function and identification, and proper tea steeping. Yvonne will offer two types of tea tasting, including one non-caffeinated option. Registration required.
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Journey Into Outer Space

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Indian Trails Public Library District - Main
Youth Activity Room
Grades K-2. Get ready to blast off for an out-of-this-world adventure. We’re heading into the final frontier for stories, activities and an interstellar craft. Limit: 20. Free tickets distributed 30 minutes before the program begins.
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Chess Club

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Indian Trails Public Library District - Main
Cook Room
Grades 3-8. Discover chess moves, strategies, and checkmate techniques with the guidance of National Chess Masters Arjun & Gauri Manoj from Glenview Chess. All experience levels welcome. Materials provided. Registration required.
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Writers Workshop

6:30 PM - 8:45 PM
Indian Trails Public Library District - Main
Lake Room
Ages 18 and older. Share your work with others in a supportive atmosphere at this monthly community writers group led by author Ginnie Foley. Registration required.
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Resume Writing Workshop

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Virtual
Live Zoom program. 
Learn to write an eye-catching and informative resume that’ll help you land the job you want. Create a document unique to your skills, experience and goals. Avoid common mistakes and overcome issues like work gaps or age discrimination. (Newly updated with information for veterans.). The program is hosted by Northbrook Public Library.

Registration with a valid email address required. The confirmation email you receive from the library will include a link to join the program. If you do not receive a confirmation email, check your spam folder or contact the library at 847-459-4100. Registration required.

This program is in collaboration with Lake Cook Career Collaborative member libraries. Learn more about this group and view program offerings here: https://www.careercollab.org/
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Read to Learn

9:00 AM - 12:15 PM
Indian Trails Public Library District - Main
Lake-Cook Room
District 214 Read to Learn Adult Literacy Program. For more information please contact: 
Jo Ann Fletcher
Read to Learn Coordinator
District 214 Community Education
Adult Education & Family Literacy
2121 S. Goebbert Rd.
Arlington Heights, IL  60005
847-718-7720
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