September 10, 7:00 p.m.
Many of us have experienced loss, grief, overwhelm, distress, and confusion in recent months. A nurse practitioner wellness expert will present ideas on how to approach complexity and chaos, how to practice self-leadership, mental agility, and extreme self-care, no matter your circumstances.
Join us for this lively, supportive discussion on Zoom with Eileen T. O'Grady, Ph.D., RN, NP to explore strategies to preserve your sanity in this unprecedented time.
Register to receive the Zoom attendance link via email.
|
|
|
|
September 9, 11 a.m. -7:00 p.m.
Register to read with a librarian.
Each child will receive their own 20 minute appointment to read one on one via Zoom. A great way to build confidence and increase fluency.
Sign up each week for a slot, families with multiple readers sign up each reader individually.
|
|
|
|
Family Fun Storytime at the Park
Get the whole family together because all ages will have fun at the park with stories, music, and some dancing.
Meeting at Converse Park
628 E State Rd, Island Lake, IL 60042
Weather permitting
Registration Required
Please register for only one storytime per week. Repeated Tuesday & Thursday.
Masks and social distancing are required for anyone aged 2 and over for the safety and enjoyment of everyone.
|
|
|
|
September 14, 10:00 a.m.
Join instructor Isabel Raci, C-IAYT, online for a gentle session of guided meditation and chair yoga. We will meet via Zoom. To participate, registration is required.
After you register, before the class you will receive an email with the link to join the Zoom session.
|
|
|
|
Monday, September 14, 3:00 p.m.
Boom! Pow! If you like to draw superheroes and supervillains, then join Mark Anderson via Zoom for his cartooning class. Participants will learn to draw characters including Arach-Ned, Stink Bug, Coldsnap, Lady Lava, Sgt. Shield, Count Catastrophe, Wrench, and Earth-Quack! His classes are easy to follow, engagingly interactive, and just plain fun! Registered participants will receive an email with a link to join the virtual program.
For ages 5-12
|
|
|
|
Tuesday, September 15, 7:00 p.m.
Erica Reckamp from Job Search Like a Pro, TopResume, and Monster.com will discuss how to craft a stand out resume and navigate a successful job search, from the latest tech tools through networking and virtual interviews. Special topics include job searching remotely and emphasizing remote capabilities.
|
|
by Gail Godwin
Submitted by Terri S.
This beautifully crafted story is an intimate account of two women who meet as dorm-mates at a small, exclusive fine arts college in the mid 1950’s. The two are together at school for a short time before one returns home due to a family tragedy, but not before a strong bond forms between them. Their relationship continues over the course of their adult lives through infrequent visits and written correspondence. Both are writers, so there is quite a bit of energy given to the craft – story development, sources for inspiration, etc. This is the kind of novel that we could use more of – character driven, engaging, stellar writing. Gail Godwin is such a master, and here in her most recent novel, she shines so bright.
|
|
by Chris Wallace with Mitch Weiss
Submitted by Molly J.
Everyone knows about the atomic bomb over Japan and how it ended World War II, but what has always been unclear to me was the secrecy and complexity of how a project of that size was pulled off undetected by the US’s opponents. Countdown 1945 details the events leading up to the atomic bomb drop, the lives of the pilots whose planes dropped the bombs, the politics, and more.
The book was a very interesting one all around, though all aspects of World War II were quite tragic for everyone on the global stage.
|
|
by Courtney Stevens
Submitted by Emily D.
As we move into colder weather, I'm looking for books that feel like a nice warm blanket. This definitely hits the mark.
As a preacher's daughter, Billie has always felt like she doesn't fit into the right mold but has always felt confident in her core group of friends. When the friend circle gets shaken up, they all begin to learn more about themselves, acceptance, and identity.
2020-2021 Abraham Lincoln Award Nominee
|
|
by S.K. Ali and Aisha Saeed
Submitted by Stefanie M.
This book features fifteen different Muslim authors writing about the vastly different practices and traditions that different families celebrate during both Eid holidays every year. From picking out the perfect Eid outfit, to crafting the most delicious brownies, to longing to find a community to celebrate with, to dealing with loss and grief--there is something here for everyone, whether you celebrate the holidays, or are completely new to them.
Recommended for Grades 4+
|
|
by Rob Sanders
Submitted by Kelly M.
This is a beautiful, historically accurate retelling of the Stonewall uprising. A must read in these emotionally charged times. A reminder that activism and change are hard but necessary.
|
|
by Bob Shea
Submitted by Patty G.
Perfect laugh out loud picture book for grades 1-4.
Compassionate friends try to help solve the mystery of the dreaded wet pants.
Is it a crime or a cover up?
|
|
|
|
Language-learning software teaches practical conversation in over 70 languages, with free mobile apps, hands-free learning features, and progress tracking.
Completely FREE with your Wauconda Area Library card.
|
|
Follow us on our social media! |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
