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3rd Annual Variety Show

Baxter Room
7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Register at Youth Services Desk.
Come and be entertained by the young people in Morton Grove and our surrounding communities. Gifted kids of all ages will gather and perform their favorite talent.

Meet the Author: Harriette Gillem Robinet

Baxter Room
11:00 a.m.
Saturday, May 17, 2008
No Registration Required.
Come to the Library and meet celebrated author Harriette Gillem Robinet. Ms. Robinet is the author of many highly honored and Award winning works of historical fiction for children. Find out what inspires her and how she discovers the history behind her stories. Ms. Robinet's books will be for sale for the author to sign.

Meet the Illustrator and Author - Tom Lichtenheld

Activity Room
1:00 p.m.
Saturday, May 17, 2008
No Registration Required.
Meet Tom Lichtenheld who is the artist for our Summer Reading Program. Tom will talk about his books and what it is like to be a children's book author, and he will demonstrate how he illustrates a story. Future writers and readers will really enjoy meeting this wonderful artist and author.

Make a Book Work Shop - ages 7-12

Activity Room
1:30 p.m.
Saturday, May 17, 2008
Registration begins April 1, 2008.
If you have ever wanted to try and write and illustrate your own book, this is the place to be. Tom Lichtenheld an Illinois children's book author and illustrator, will help you create your very own illustrated children's book.

Origami Workshop with Jean Mishima - ages 6-10

Activity Room
4:00 p.m.
Friday, May 23, 2008
Registration begins April 1, 2008.
May is Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. Come celebrate and learn about the ancient Asian art form of Origami by learning how to fold paper into amazing forms such as animals, dolls and even nesting boxes. Space is limited and registration is required so sign up now for this multi-cultural experience.

Origami Workshop with Jean Mishima - ages 11-18

Activity Room
4:00 p.m.
Friday, May 30, 2008
Registration begins April 1, 2008.
May is Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. Come celebrate and learn about the ancient Asian art form of Origami by learning how to fold paper into amazing forms such as animals, dolls and even nesting boxes. Space is limited and registration is required so sign up now for this multi-cultural experience.

Lego Enthusiasts Club - ages 8 and up

Activity Room
10:30 a.m.
Saturday, June 7, 2008
Registration begins April 1, 2008.
WHY Share ideas based on Lego creations WHO Ages 8 and up WHAT Lego type models, or original Lego type designs WHERE Activity Room Bring your own Legos (sharing is discouraged) or use pieces provided.

Wheel of Wisdom Show

Activity Room
2:00 p.m.
Saturday, June 14, 2008
No Registration Required.
Get in the Game with this fun and interactive show. Come and see the giant Hollywood style Game Show set and participate as a contestant, wheel spinner or be part of the audience lifeline. There will be ten unique categories of questions placed on the giant wheel that will challenge children from Kindergarten through 6th grade.

Father Daughter English Country Dance

Baxter Room
7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
Registration begins April 11, 2008.
Fathers and their daughters will learn to dance just like Jane Austen did in the Regency Period style of the 1820s. These english country dances are surprisingly easy to learn and make a beautiful presentation. The beautiful period music is a delight to dance to and there will be light refreshments and tea. Period costumes are welcome but not necessary and you should definitely wear your dancing shoes. Registration is required and space is limited. For girls in grades 5-12 and their fathers.

Princess Party - ages 3-7

Activity Room
2:00 p.m.
Sunday, June 22, 2008
Registration begins April 1, 2008.
Join us for a royal time with our special guest Marissa Weiler, Miss Teen Morton Grove 2007 and Dream Girls USA Illinois Supreme Royalty 2008. Listen to delightful stories about Princesses and have some light refreshments. Craft a stately crown and learn about the many things a Morton Grove Princess will need to know like how to have the very best manners, posture and how to always work hard and help others. Please come dressed up in your very favorite Princess outfit. Registration is required, 25 limit ages 3-7 years old.

All Morton Grove Public Library programs are free and open to the public. To attend, register by phone or in person at the Youth Services Desk beginning on the stated registration date for each program. Some programs may not require advance registration; if registration is required, a registration date will be noted in the program description.

NOTE: Children under the age of eight must be accompanied by an adult. The Library is located at 6140 Lincoln Avenue. For more information, or for mobility and communication access assistance, please call 847-965-4220. TDD 965-4236.



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