The document provides information about programs and events at the Midlothian Public Library in June 2013. There will be a Summer Reading Program from June 3rd to August 10th for adults, teens, and children. The library will host various events throughout June related to the theme "Have Book - Will Travel" including crafts, storytimes, movies, and more. Meeting information is also provided for the Library Board of Trustees.

1. Midlothian Public Library
14701 S. Kenton Avenue Midlothian, IL 60445 (708) 535-2027
www.midlothianlibrary.org www.facebook.com/midlothianpubliclibrary
JUNE2013
Ruth Becker, President Brenna Baker, Secretary
Louis Ceja, Treasurer
Roz Gray Jeff Heilman
Tom McDermott Jackie Murawski
Library Board of Trustees
meetings are held on the third
Tuesday of each month, at 7:00 p.m.
The public is welcome to attend.
Next Meeting: June 21st 2013
Library Board of Trustees
Mary Beth Sharples
Library Director
Michelle Vanis
Newsletter Editor
SPOTLIGHTON...
Have Book - Will Travel
Monday, June 3rd - Saturday, August 10th
Participants earn t-shirts and win prizes for books read.
To register, you must be 13 to18 years old or entering 8th through 12th grade
and be a Midlothian Public Library cardholder.
Registration may be done online or in person, starting June 3.
TEEN / YOUNG ADULT
YOUTH
Have Book - Will Travel SRP Kick-Off
Saturday, June 8th from 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Drop by between 12:00 and 3:00 for crafts, games, tattoos and more!
Midlothian kids, ages 3-12, (with access to a valid Midlothian library card) can sign
up for the Summer Reading Program, and pick up a Summer Reading Passport.
Caterpillar Club (ages 0-36 months)
Have a little one? Join the Caterpillar Club. Sign up at the children’s desk with your
Midlothian Library card, and receive an activity log. Complete eight activities to receive a
special surprise!
Celebrate Summer Reading
Have Book - Will Travel
Monday, June 3rd - August 10th
Summer is the time when you can read whatever suits your fancy!
We want you to travel to the library and escape into a book!
The Summer Reading Program is simple: You read books and earn prizes!
There are three levels of the Summer Reading Program:
• Adults (18 yrs. and up)
• Teens/Young Adults (13 yrs. - 18 yrs.)
• Children ages 3 yrs. - 12yrs.)
Most events are open to everyone, but you must be a Midlothian resident with a valid
library card to register for the Summer Reading Program. If you don’t live in Midlothian
and would like to sign up for a reading program, please contact your home library to ask
about their summer reading programs. Registration begins on June 3rd.

2. YOUTH DIY Craft – drop by the children’s department on Mondays from 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm or
Thursdays from 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm and make a craft. Some crafts will be easy, others more
challenging, but all kids ages 3 & up are welcome to try!
Voyagers’ Storytime – Tuesdays (June 11th, 18th and 25th); 12:30 pm - 1:15 pm; Take a
trip without leaving the library! (No registration; all ages)
D.E.A.R Time – Fridays (June14th, 21st and 28th); 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm; Drop Everything
and Read at the library! Stop by the children’s department, and READ with a teen volunteer,
a staff member or by yourself. Catch up on your weekly minutes.
Special Programs in June
Thursday, June 6th from 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Mad Science Club- Roller Coasters - Ages 8-12 Registration required
Wednesday, June 12th from 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Zoom to the Moon – Ages 5-8 Registration required
Saturday, June 15th from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Bike Rodeo - Bring your bike helmet and hit the course!
Monday, June 17th from 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Tween Games - Ages 8 & up Registration Required
Wednesday, June 19th from 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Movie: Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga’Hoole
Rated PG; Registration and parent permission required. Children 7 & under must be
accompanied by an adult during the movie.
Thursday, June 20th from 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
LEGO Club - Ages 4& up
Friday June 21st from 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Baby Bounce (For ages 0-24 months with a caregiver) Registration required
Saturday, June 22nd from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Reader’s Theater (Ages 6-9); Registration required
Monday, June 24th from 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Tween Readers’ Club (Ages 8-12)
Wednesday, June 26th from 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
See a Juggler, Be a Juggler – No registration required; All ages.
Weekly programs – beginning Monday, June 10th

3. TEENYOUNGADULT
All programs at the Midlothian Public Library are free and open to the public.
Register online at www.midlothianlibrary.org or call the Reference Desk at 708-535-2027
Book “Speed Dating”
Wednesday, June 19th from 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Need suggestions of what to read this summer? Come prepared to briefly introduce others
to your favorite books and to “meet” the favorite books of other teens. Refreshments will
be served.
Teen Writing Club
Tuesday, June 11th at 6:30 pm
In even-numbered months, this club meets to share and constructively
critique each others’ writing and engage in writing activities and games.
Please come even if you do not wish to share your work; you can still do
the activities and support other writers. In odd-numbered months, the
club works on editorial business related to the publication of our
newsletter, blog, and literary magazine.
“Travel With Your Taste Buds”
Wednesday, June 12th from 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Come sample foods from various international cultures while listening
to world music.
“Map-cessorize”
Wednesday, June 26th from 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Using recycled travel maps, decorate items for your room or personal
use—e.g., picture frames, journals, and more!
Game Night
Tuesday, June 25th from 6:45 pm - 8:00 pm
Play DDR, Karaoke Revolution, and board games.
Refreshments will be served.
Book-to-Movie Event: The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
Saturday, June 22nd from 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Come watch and discuss this movie based J. R. R. Tolkien’s classic.
Popcorn and beverages will be served.
VOICE Meeting
Tuesday, June 25th from 6:00 pm - 6:45 pm
The members of this teen advisory council believe in volunteerism and advocacy for libraries.
Members must be teens who live in or attend school in Midlothian. Interested in joining?
Stop by the reference desk for more information.

4. June 2013 PROGRAMS
MONDAYS
DIY Craft
Mondays from 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Tween Games
Monday, June 17th at 4:00 pm
Tween Readers’ Club
Monday, June 24th at 4:00 pm
TUESDAYS
Voyagers’ Storytime
Tuesdays, (June 11th, 18th &25th)
at 12:30 pm
Teen Writing Club
Tuesday, June 11th at 6:30 pm
VOICE Meeting
Tuesday, June 25th at from 6:00
pm
Game Night
Tuesday, June 25th at 6:45 pm
WEDNESDAYS
Zoom to the Moon – Ages 5-8
Wednesday, June 12th at 2:00 pm
“Travel With Your Taste Buds”
Wednesday, June 12th at 6:30 pm
Movie: Legend of the Guardians:
Wednesday, June 19th at 4:30 pm
Book “Speed Dating”
Wednesday, June 19th at 6:30 pm
See a Juggler, Be a Juggler
Wednesday, June 26th at 2:00 pm
“Map-cessorize”
Wednesday, June 26th at 6:00 pm
THURSDAYS
DIY Craft
Thursdays from 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Mad Science Club
Thursday, June 6th at 6:00 pm
Career Paths and Coffee
Thursday, June 13th at 6:30 pm
LEGO Club
Thursday, June 20th at 3:00 pm
Ramadan Food Rituals
Thursday, June 20th at 6:30 pm
AARP Driver Safety Class
Thursday, June 27th at 9:00 am
FRIDAYS
D.E.A.R Time
Fridays (June14th, 21st and 28th)
at 12:00 pm
Baby Bounce
Friday June 21st at 11:00 am
AARP Driver Safety Class
Friday, June 28th at 9:00 am
SATURDAYS
Friends of the Library- Book Sale
Saturday, June 1st
from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Basic Computer Class
Saturday, June 1st at 9:00 am
Adult Book Discussion:
Saturday, June 8th at 10:00 am
Bike Rodeo
Saturday, June 15th
from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
“Enjoy the Ride”
Saturday, June 15th at 11:00 am
Reader’s Theater (Ages 6-9)
Saturday, June 22nd
from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Book-to-Movie Event: The Hobbit
Saturday, June 22nd
from 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
ADULT
Basic Computer Class
Saturday, June 1st at 9:00 am
Learn the basics of using a computer: the parts of the computer;
how to use the mouse and keyboard; how to use Windows and
search on the Internet. Registration Required.
Midlothian residents will be given preference in registration.
AARP Driver Safety Class (must attend both sessions)
Thursday, June 27th & Friday, June 28th from 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
The two-day course is aimed at drivers aged 50 and older who want a refresher course on
avoiding driving hazards which can lead to accidents. Drivers who complete the 8-hour course
may be eligible for car insurance premium reduction. The fee for the course is $12.00 for AARP
members who show a valid membership card or $14.00 for non-
AARP members. Payment (by check made out to AARP) must be
made to the instructor at the start of class. Please have AARP
membership card ready when registering or making payment.
Ramadan Food Rituals:
“The Way of Eating During the Islamic Holy Month of Fasting”
Presented by Yvonne M. Maffei, MA.
Thursday, June 20th at 6:30 pm
Ms. Maffei will present an introduction to Islam and Muslim culture, as well as an explanation
of Halal cooking and the Food Rituals of Ramadan. A short cooking demo and food samples
will be included. Come discover fusion cooking for healthy eating!
Friends of the Library-
Book Sale
Saturday, June 1st
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Adult Book Discussion
Saturday, June 8th at 10:00 am
Light Between Oceans by M.L. Stedman
After four harrowing years, Tom Sherbourne returns to Australia
and takes a job as the lighthouse keeper, nearly half a day’s journey
from the coast. Tom brings a loving wife, Isabel. Years later, after
two miscarriages and one stillbirth, the grieving Isabel hears a
baby’s cries on the wind. A boat has washed up onshore carrying a
dead man and a living baby.
Against Tom’s judgment, they claim her as their own. When she is
two, Tom and Isabel return to the mainland and are reminded that there are other people in the
world. Their choice has devastated one of them.
“Enjoy the Ride” Teaching your Child
Bicycle Safety
Saturday, June 15th from 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
ABC Quick check before every ride, helmet fit, safe riding tips and more...
Career Paths and Coffee
Thursday, June 13th at 6:30 pm