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Across the
Librarian's
Desk
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inston Churchill said that
we shape our buildings and
thereafter they shape us. Those
words have a special resonance
for me. This month marks the
end of almost eight years of
remodeling and renovating the
library. The intimacy I have had
with this building in those years
has indeed shaped me. I would
like to think the building is now
in as good a shape as it was when
I first came to work here twentyeight years ago. All departments
have been renovated, the ADA
code has been addressed, a new
elevator has been added, and new
boiler system has been installed.
On December 12, we will rededi
cate our refurbished Youth
Services room, named in memory
of Dr. Diego Redondo.
In many ways the past few
years have been like playing an
extended game of Snakes and
Ladders or an object lesson in the
herding of cats. Anyone who has
ever supervised a home remodel
ing project will understand exact
ly what I mean. I am now on a
first name basis with electricians,
plumbers, painters, carpenters,
continued on back page
Year of Renewal
This is Deerfield Library’s official theme for the
year 2000. The new century really begins December
31, 2001 so we are offering a whole year of great
activities culminating on December 31, 2000, the beginning
of the new millennium. We join the Village of Deerfield in look
ing forward to a bright new year!
Centuiy Readers Club
January 3, 2000 - December 3, 2000
Join our Century Readers Club. Read one hundred
books this year! Sound like a lot? Get family and
friends to help! You can register for this Readers
Club as an individual or as a group.
When you register, we will give you a reading log to help you keep track of the books
you’ve read. After every ten books you can come in and get it stamped. Once you’ve
reached your goal, bring us your completed log. We’ll display all the logs at our final cel
ebration!
The names of all the readers who complete our Century Club will be part of a special
display in the front lobby. Participants will also receive invitations to a private end of the
year event.
Register at your convenience any time in the year 2000. Children and families may reg
ister in the Youth Services Department; older students
and adults can register in the Fiction Room.
Rosemary Sazonoff Creative Writing
Contest, Fourth Annual!
January 3- February 12, 2000, for Deerfield residents
Parties and Monetary Awards!
Adults: Non- fiction essays on the theme of person
al renewal: write about your past or your future, what
you might have done, what you’d like to do. 3000
words or less.
Children: Write about change! This could be a story, poem, or essay including change
of seasons, changing your mind, changing into someone else, moving, doing something
differently, etc. More specifics about the contest will be available in the library.
Children: Save 7 pm Thursday, February 24 for end of the contest party. Adult gather
ing will be held at 2 pm Sunday, February 27. Entryforms will be in the library at the
end of December.
�Morning Book Discussions in
the Fiction Room
Thursdays, 10:30 am
■ December 9 The Gutenberg
Elegies by Sven Birkerts. Birkerts
discusses the fate of reading in an
electronic age.
■ January 13 Amsterdam by Ian
McEwan. A composer and a newspaper
editor enjoy an uneasy friendship after
the woman they both loved dies.
■ February 3 The Volcano Lover by
Susan Sontag. Book group leader Judy
Levin will lead a discussion of
Sontag’s latest novel.
Evening Book Discussions
in the Fiction Room
Tuesdays, 7 pm
■ December 14 Running in the
Family by Michael Ondaatje. Book
group leader Judy Levin will lead a
discussion of Onadaatje’s memoirs.
■ January 18 The Virgin Suicides by
Jeffrey Eugenides. The deaths of the
five Lisbon sisters reveal how little
anyone really knew them.
■ February 22 A Farewell to Arms by
Ernest Hemingway. An American
ambulance driver falls in love with a
British nurse on WWI’s Italian front.
Hands-on Internet
Training
Librarians will again
offer mini-classes,
no reservation, first
come first served
/ on Internet funda^ mentals, in the Reference
Department. Each 30 minute introductory class will be limited to four peo
ple. Classes will meet in the mornings,
Thursday, January 13, Tuesday,
January 18 and Monday January 24.
February’s classes will be posted in the
department.
Adult Programs
Programs arefree but reservations are requested
The Choraliers
Monday, December 13, 7:15 pm
The Fine Arts Commission of Deerfield
begins its Arts 2000 series at the library, with
holiday classics sung by Deerfield High
School’s choral group. Join us for some holi
day cheer.
Organizing Your Personal
Records
Wednesday, February 2
Susan Buhbinder presents a record keeping
workshop that offers information and guide
lines on how long to store documents, where
to keep them, and how to organize personal
checks, bills and forms.
Heart Healthy Cooking
Wednesday, January 12, 7 pm
Heed your New Year’s resolution and renew
yourself. Highland Park Registered Dietician
Kristen Ospina offers nutritionally sound
plans for healthy eating and talks about the
new fad diets vs. balanced plans.
Experience the Nyckelharpa:
A Concert
Sunday, Januaiy 16, 2 pm
Jim Kendros plays the Swedish keyed violin.
You’ll be enchanted with Appalachian, Israeli
folk music, popular standards, light classical
and original compositions on this violin
which is built like a guitar and played like a
folk fiddle.
Great Decisions Foreign Policy
Discussion Group
Nine Tuesdays, 7:30 pm Januaiy 25-March
21
Deerfield’s Tom Jester convenes this popular
group to study: U.S. Interests in the World;
Russia—Report Card on Survival; Indonesia
in Aftershock; Middle East Realignments;
Euro’s Challenge to the Dollar; Africa,
Prospects for the Future; The Military and
Defining Humanitarian Intervention.
Participate in these stimulating discussions!
Introduction to the Internet
Wednesday, January 26, 9:30-11 am
Back by popular demand! Alex Valvassori,
teacher and technology professional, repeats
his Fall program. He’ll define terms and tell
you what you need to access the ‘net.
China: A
Country of
Contrasts
*
Tuesday, February 8, 7 pm
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Experience the quiet beauty of '/ \
this country with an
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enchanting spirit:
I
the Great Wall, the
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Forbidden City,
booming Shanghai, Yunan Province and the
ethereal Huanghan swirling mountains.
Graphic Artist Phil Smith
Deerfield Fine Arts Commission
Arts 2000 program
Wednesday, February 16, 7:15 pm
Award-winning artist, Deerfield resident Phil
Smith provides an interactive evening about
his role as a graphic artist. In his work he
merges the disciplines of painting and photog
raphy constructing mixed media collages. He
portrays the humorous and serious interpreta
tion of societal changes.
Searching the ‘Net
Wednesday, February 23, 7 pm
Alex Valvassori explores how to find informa
tion on the Internet, visits web sites and
shows how to use search engines. This is a
repeat of the popular Fall program.
Rosemary Sazonoff Contest
Awards/Readings
Sunday, February 27,2 pm
�Youth Services
Drop In Events
Registered ActivitiesI:
■ Toddler Time
You and your family
are cordially invited to
A Beary Great Party!
Sunday, December 12, 2-3 pm
• To thank you for bearing with us
during remodeling
• To re-dedicate our Dr. Diego
Redondo Children’s Room
• Refreshments, music,
Chicago Bears Tickets
& Teddy Bear door prizes
No RSVR Just come and see
our new look!
Children must have a program card on file
with the Youth Services Department in
Come to a special storytime designed for
the very young. Children ages 18 months to or^er to registerfor these activities. Please
2i years and their caregivers are welcome
register early since space is limited.
to drop in at 11 am on the third Thursday
■ Summer Down Under
and Friday of each month. No registration
Saturday, December 18 at 10 am and 2 pm.
necessary. December 16 & 17; January 20
For grades K-3.
& 21; February 17 & 18
Summer in December? It is in Australia!
Special Events
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Deeifield Library Card holders must regis
ter with the Youth Services Departmentfor
these events. Limit of 5 seats perfamily.
Children under seven must be accompanied
by an adult. Please register early since
space is limited.
■ Punch and Judy Players Present
“Puss and Boots”
Wednesday, December 29 at 2 pm and 7
pm. All ages welcome.
Join our puppeteers as they tell the story of
a boy and the cat who helped him win his
heart’s desire. Registration begins
Wednesday December 1.
■ Jim Gill — A Concert of
Music and Play
Saturday, January 15 at 10 am.
Recommendedfor preschoolers but all
ages welcome.
Jim Gill, winner of two Parents’ Choice
Awards, presents a concert filled with
imaginative songs and play activities that
are meant to be shared by children and the
adults who care for them. Registration
begins Wednesday, December 15.
■ Yo-Yo Man
Saturday, February 19 at 10 am. All ages
welcome.
Yo! Whether he’s “Walking-the-Dog” or
doing a “Loop-the Loop , you 11 be amazed
by the Yo-Yo Man’s awesome agility.
Registration begins Wednesday, January 19.
Join us for Australian stories, crafts and
more! Registration begins Wednesday,
December 1.
■ Chinese New Year Party
Saturday, February 5 at 10 am and 2 pm.
For ages 4-7.
Celebrate the Year of the Dragon! Join us
for a shadow puppet show and snacks.
Registration begins Wednesday, January 5.
Registered Storytimei5
January 11 - February 10
Registration begins on Monday, December
13 and continues until Monday, January
17. Children must have a program card on
file with the Youth Services Department in
order to register for these storytimes.
Sessions may be added or canceled depend
ing on demand.
■ Tots Together
Ages 2$ -3£ with an adult.
Tuesdays 9:30 am - 9:50 am
This program is for young children and a
special adult. Older or younger siblings
cannot be accommodated.
■ Stories ‘n’ More
Ages 3i - 5
Tuesdays at 10 am or Thursdays at 1:30 pm
Children must have been bom on or before
July 11,1996. Children attend this storytime without an adult; however, parents or
caregivers must remain in the building,
■ After-School Stories
Grades K-2
Thursdays at 4 pm
This program is designed for younger
grade-school children and features stories
and crafts.
�Also in the library:
LIBRARIAN IN THE LOBBY:
Saturdays, January 8 and February 12
HELP WITH YOUR TAXES:
Tuesdays and Fridays, 1-4 pm February
1 to April 14. AARP volunteers offer
free assistance. No appointments, bring
last year’s form.
VOTER REGISTRATION:
Saturdays, January 29, February 12
and February 19.
LIBRARY BOARD:
Third Wednesdays of every month,
8 pm open meetings.
Reminder: We love your book dona
tions, but please remember, we appreci
ate new books in good condition. We do
not have the staff or time to sort
through older books in poor condition
that cannot be added to our collection.
Important Library Numbers
Telephone: 847-945-3311
Renew by phone: 847-676-1846
FAX: 847-945-3402
Email: deerfield.library@nslsilus.org.
Library Home Page:
www.deerfield-il.org
(under “Community”)
To dial in to our computer catalog:
847-675-0750
Library programs and services:
Cable TV Infochannel 10
TTY: 847-945-3372
Across the Librarian’s Desk (cont.)
cement cutters, brick layers, contractors and
architects. It has been my privilege to work with
four gifted and talented architects: Cecil
Gobeaux, Don Wrobleski, Karl Sugihara and
Scott Javore. A special thanks to interior designer Juele Blankenburg. It has been an interesting
odyssey. The library staff and Board could not
have been more helpful or supportive.
The foresight of Mayor Forrest and the Village
Trustees made all of our renovations possible.
These projects were carried out with the use of
Tax Increment Financing and did not cost the
taxpayer any money. The library incurred no
debt—and no new taxes.
Two remarks stand out in my memory that
shaped the mind-set of the entire project. They
stand out because of their easy wisdom. The
first was from our former Board President, Tom
Parfitt, when our ADA building audit had been
done by O’Donnell, Wickland, Pigozzi and
Peterson. We needed to change and alter many
things in our building to be ADA compliant;
frankly this would cost a lot of money and dis
turbed everyone on the board. We named our
Fiction Room for Tom because of what he said
that night, “This is not a set back, this is an
opportunity.” The second came when we were in
the design throes of the lobby renovation and
the architect was describing how a double-hung
door (which we now have) fully complied with
ADA because of the low pressure needed to
open it. Yvonne Sharpe got right to the point by
asking. “What if the patron doesn’t have any
hands?” So we added an automatic door, too. I
believe those two insights defined everything we
Deerfield Public Library
920 Waukegan Road
Deerfield, Illinois 60015
Deerfield Public Library
Jack Hicks, Administrative Librarian
Library Board
Sue Benn, President
David Wolff, Secretary
William Seiden, Treasurer
Ken Abosch
Jack Anderson
Sunday Mueller
Yvonne Sharpe
Library Hours
Mon.-Thurs:
9:00 am - 9:00 pm
9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Friday:
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday:
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Sunday:
Editor: Sally Seifert
have done in the past eight years. Do the thing
right, in spirit as well as statute. Not the cheap
est, not the most expensive, we chose the right
way throughout the whole project.
Bill Seiden always kids me about the six
Family Day Parade 1st prizes I have in my
office. I am proud of them because they make it
clear how this library relates to and reflects the
community and residents. This library is part of
the community. We help kids learn to read, do
story hours, provide fiction books, answer refer
ence questions, teach research skills, help plan
science fair experiments, teach the Internet and
do puppet shows. We supply all our Deerfield
residents with their reading needs and informa
tion needs and provide lifetime learning. So, as
Winston Churchill said, we shape our buildings
and thereafter they shape us.
The bricks and mortar period is over. Now
the hard part begins—planning for the future.
The Board and staff will not waver from that
responsibility. It will take hard work and
courage to develop a vision for the future.
Technology, remote access, fiber optic networks,
distance learning, and computers will shape our
future. To have a vision and plan in place will
take study. The revitalized Youth Services
Department reflects our commitment to the
young people of Deerfield—our future—and the
room makes some promises. It promises chal
lenge and reward, service and wisdom, comfort
and warmth. Most of all, I pledge that it promis
es an entrance to the future for all our children.
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—
Wck Alan Hicks
Administrative Librarian
Non Profit Org.
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Carrier Route Presort
Deerfield Postal Patron
Holiday Closings: December 24,25 and January 1- all day • December 31-close at 3 p.m.
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Browsing | Deerfield Public Library | Winter 1999-2000
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Vol. 15, No. 2
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Seifert, Sally Brickman
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December 1999 - February 2000
A Farewell to Arms
Africa
Alex Valvassori
American Association of Retired Persons (AARP)
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Amsterdam
Appalachia
Australia
Bernard Forrest
Cecil Gobeaux
Chicago Bears
China
Chinese New Year
David B. Wolff
Deerfield Family Days
Deerfield Fine Arts Commission
Deerfield Fine Arts Commission Arts 2000 Series
Deerfield High School
Deerfield High School Choir
Deerfield Illinois
Deerfield Infochannel
Deerfield Public Library
Deerfield Public Library Adult Services Department
Deerfield Public Library Board of Trustees
Deerfield Public Library Board of Trustees Trustee in the Lobby
Deerfield Public Library Book Discussions
Deerfield Public Library Browsing Newsletter
Deerfield Public Library Century Readers Club
Deerfield Public Library Donations
Deerfield Public Library Programming
Deerfield Public Library Renovations
Deerfield Public Library Storytimes
Deerfield Public Library Toddler Times
Deerfield Public Library Tots Together
Deerfield Public Library Youth Services Department
Deerfield Village Board of Trustees
Deerfield Website
Diego Redondo
Diego Redondo Children's Room
Donald F. Wrobleski
Ernest Hemingway
Foreign Policy Association
Foreign Policy Association Great Decisions Program
Graphic Artist
Highland Park Illinois
Huanghan Mountains
Ian McEwan
Income Tax Assistance
Indonesia
Internet
Israel
Jack A. Hicks
Jeffrey Eugenides
Jim Gill
Jim Kendros
John A. Anderson
Judy Levin
Juele Blankenburg
Karl Sugihara
Kenan Abosch
Kristen Ospina
Lisbon Portugal
Michael Ondaatje
Middle East
Nyckelharpa
O'Donnel Wicklund Pigozzi and Peterson Architects
Parents Choice Awards
Phil Smith
Punch and Judy Players
Registered Dietician
Rosemary Sazonoff Writing Contest
Running in the Family
Russia
Sally Brickman Seifert
Scott Javore
Searchable PDF
Shanghai China
Snakes and Ladders
Sunday G. Mueller
Susan Buhbinder
Susan L. Benn
Susan Sontag
Sven Birkerts
Sweden
Tax Increment Financing Funds
The Forbidden City
The Great Wall
The Gutenberg Elegies
The Virgin Suicides
The Volcano Lover
Thomas E. Parfitt
Thomas Jester
Voter Registration
William S. Seiden
Winston Churchill
World War I
Yo-Yo Man
Yunan Province China
Yvonne Sharpe