Plum Library Adult Programming

Friday, November 5, 7:00 – 8:00
(immediately following the Friends’ Board Meeting)

Please join Mary K. Cowen of Anderson’s Book Shop in Naperville, for this fun and informative presentation on new and noteworthy books. This event is free and open to all. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

The Path to ‘On the Job’: Murder, reflection, and where TV cop shows fail

Friday, October 15, 7:20 - 8:50 PM
(Immediately following the 7PM Friends’ Board Meeting).

Local author, award-winning, nationally published journalist and noted speaker (WGN-TV/Radio, Chicago Public Radio, History Channel), Daniel P. Smith guides readers into the closed-door society that is the Chicago Police Department in his compelling debut work, “On the Job: Behind the Stars of the Chicago Police Department”. Sharing never-before-told stories of the tolls the job exacts on the officers and their lives while interweaving a discussion of Chicago’s criminal landscape, police department culture, and history, Smith discusses the personal experiences that led him to pen “On the Job” and the unique perspective he was able to achieve given his background. Includes a question and answer session. Copies of “On the Job” will be available for the discounted price of $15. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Determining when and how to plan and apply for Social Security retirement benefits can be a confusing process. Questions abound: How soon am I eligible? Should I apply right away or wait a few more years? How does this affect other family members? Can I still work and receive benefits? Where does Medicare fit into all of this? Lawrence Kellor, Social Security Administration Public Affairs Specialist, and Susan L. Esses CFP, Principal Financial Group will guide you through the complexities of today’s Social Security benefits. Susan will also give an overview of what types of financial tools are available to create a roadmap of where you want to go with your retirement.

Is it really possible that students can identify potential career directions and college majors while still in high school? You bet! Parents will learn what they need to know before choosing a college, and how identifying a college major and career direction can build a student’s motivation and confidence while reducing college expenses. Receive information and resources to guide your student and take the stress out of making these important decisions. Each family will receive a complimentary copy of Career Vision’s award-winning parent guide, Getting Started: Talking with Your Child About Career Choices.

"Two Towns and a Book"
R.J. Lindsey returns as WWI officer General Charles Dawes

Sunday, October 3 2:00-3:00PM

(1:30 – 2:00 WWI artifacts display accompanied by WWI era wax cylinder recordings on antique Atwater Kent radio!)

Be sure not to miss the first event for the Helen Plum and Villa Park Libraries' month-long community reading series, “A Farewell to Arms, Hemingway, and WWI”, exploring World War I. R.J. Lindsey ("FDR's Fireside Chats") impersonates General Charles Dawes, WWI officer, Nobel Peace Prize recipient and Calvin Coolidge's Vice President. Lindsey's slide show features battle scenes and photos of European monarchs together before the war that would cost most of their thrones. There will also be highlights from the Paris Peace Conference where the borders were drawn for much of the modern Middle East, including the creation of Iraq. Like Ernest Hemingway, Charles Dawes was a Chicago area resident whose Evanston home is now a museum and educational center (www.evanstonhistory.org).

Discover the value of LinkedIn, a free online platform for professional networking and employment opportunities. This session will present job seekers and business users with information on the basics of using LinkedIn. Participants will learn how to build a professional network and how to leverage the power of their connections to find employment or promote their business. The session will present an overview and a demonstration of the basic capabilities of LinkedIn. Presented by Renee Anderson, social media enthusiast and volunteer at the Naperville Community Center.

Genealogy Program - Cobbler, Tailor, Trunkmaker: How My Grandpappies Made a Living

Genealogy enthusiasts are invited to this special program to mark the beginning of our new Genealogy Group! Doing family history is more than collecting names and dates. Most of us want to "get to know" our ancestors as much as possible and to understand their lives. How we make a living is an important part of who we are and why we do things. Through the use of case studies, this talk will explain methods for discovering more details about our ancestors’ occupations. Even if we can't find specifics such as employment records, there are other ways to gain a better picture of how our ancestors lived and worked.
The program will be presented by Newberry Library Research Librarian Ginger Frere.
Our Genealogy Group will meet at 7:00PM on the 4th Tuesday of each month. The next meeting date is October 26.

Attorney John Pankau will discuss changes in Federal tax laws that will take effect in 2011. Find out what these changes will mean for your estate plan. The basics of wills, trusts and power of attorney will also be covered. John Pankau specializes in estate planning, estate administration and probate law. A graduate of the Chicago Kent College of Law, John has gained experience as a part time faculty member at the College of DuPage and at the American Institute of Paralegal Studies. John’s law practice, The Law Offices of John Pankau, is located in Itasca, Illinois.

Your home may be your biggest asset, but your ability to work and earn an income is your most valuable asset. Even if you have disability insurance through your employer, you may not be completely covered, as that benefit is often taxed. Bob Herman, CLU, Disability Regional Vice President, and Susan L. Esses, CFP, Investment Advisor Representative, of the Principal Financial Group will present a step by step guide to disability. Find out what you should do if you become too sick or hurt to work, what would happen to your income, and how you would maintain your lifestyle and pay your bills. Learn what you should look for in a disability policy; the language in the contract is critical to obtaining the exact coverage you need. If you have a small business, there are some important things you must know about disability insurance, and how you can protect yourself and your business.

Musical Duo Bill and Susan Goodman Return

Sunday, September 12, 2:00-3:00 PM

Enjoy an afternoon of musical entertainment as the Helen Plum Library welcomes back this popular music duo. Bill Goodman’s swinging clarinet and saxophone back up Susan’s beautiful vocal/piano renditions of favorite Broadway show tunes and operetta classics, including the compositions of such musical greats as George Gershwin, Irving Berlin and Fats Waller.

New and existing Medicare recipients should be aware of upcoming changes in Medicare coverage, including the new preventative care benefits. Exciting changes and updates to Part D prescription coverage will also be included in this informative presentation. An overview of Medicare Parts A (hospitalization), B (medical), C (Medicare Advantage), as well as information about deductibles, co-pays and patient responsibility will also be covered. Presenter Dan Cantu has spent 24 years with Blue Cross/Blue Shield, currently serving as a Community Representative.

Venture into an aardvark den, and master a mythical maze. Come face to face with a human-headed winged bull, and sit peacefully in a Japanese garden.

Your pass to these adventures, and many more, is already in your hands. Beginning September 1st, Helen M. Plum Memorial Library card holders can receive free admission, through the library, to 17 exciting museums and cultural institutions throughout the Chicago area. What a great way to celebrate Library Card Sign-up Month! But it gets better - the passes will be available for the whole year.

This special opportunity is made possible by a generous contribution from Macy's, in partnership with the DuPage Library System.

You will need to visit the library to pick up a one week pass for the museum of your choice. Each museum is contributing four weekly passes, for two or four free admissions, depending on location. They are available on a first come, first served basis.

So many adventures await - some you might never have expected! All you need to take part in these learning adventures is a valid library card. Note: You can only check out passes from your home library. One Museum Adventure Pass may be checked out per person, per loan period.

For a full listing of participating institutions and for check-out guidelines, ask us the next time you visit the library.

Tuesday, September 21, 2010	7 PM	Macbeth by Giuseppe Verdi	Lecturer: Mary Hobein
Tuesday, October 12, 2010	7 PM	Carmen by Georges Bizet	Lecturer: Loretta Caputo
Tuesday, November 2, 2010	7 PM	A Midsummer Night's Dream by Benjamin Britten	Lecturer: George Meschel
Tuesday, November 16, 2010	7 PM	A Masked Ball by Guiseppe Verdi	Lecturer: Virginia Jach
Tuesday, November 30, 2010	7 PM	The Mikado by Sir Arthur Sullivan & W.S. Gilbert	Lecturer: Margaret Fournier
Tueseday, January 18, 2011	7 PM	The Girl of the Golden West by Giacomo Puccini	Lecturer: Carla Thorpe
Tuesday, February 8, 2011	7 PM	Lohengrin by Richard Wagner	Lecturer: Charlie DeWitt
Tuesday, March 1, 2011	7 PM	Hercules by George Frideric Handel	Lecturer: Judith Marshall

Move to the Beat: Jazz/Hip-hop Dance Lesson
Thursday, October 21 7:00-8:00 (Ages 13-19)

Want to add a little style to your dancing? Join us for a night of fun and “move with the beat” with Penny Bovelli from The Lombard Dance Centre. She will teach teens some basic jazz steps which will feature hip-hop, musical theater, lyrical and Latin styles. You do not need to wear any special shoes or clothes. Come as you are! No registration is required.

Teens ages 13 to 18 are invited to join the Teen Advisory Board of the Plum Library.
Board members plan library events and give library staff input on library materials geared towards teens.
For more information, call the library at 630-627-0316 and ask for Jeannie.

Friends of the Library Book Discussion

Helen Plum Library Card holders are welcome to join the Friends' Book Discussion Group.
Contact Adult Services to register or for more information.

Thursday, October 21, 2010
1 PM or 7:30 PM
A Farewell to Arms by Ernest Hemingway
(watch for related programs: “World War I and Hemingway”)

Thursday, November 18, 2010
1 PM or 7:30 PM
Look Me in the Eye: My Life with Aspberger’s by John Elder Robison

Thursday, January 20, 2011
1 PM or 7:30 PM
A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith

Thursday, February 17, 2011
1 PM or 7:30 PM
When the Emperor was Divine by Julie Otsuka

Thursday, March 17, 2011
1 PM or 7:30 PM
The Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet by Jamie Ford

Need help filling out online job applications? Want to create an email account? Want to learn how to search the internet for jobs? The Reserve A Librarian service is available to all Helen Plum Library card holders, high school age and older.

This service will be available on an appointment basis only. Appointments must be made at least three days in advance. To make an appointment, please call the Adult Services Department at 630-627-0316. Your request will be processed and a librarian will call you back to set up your personal appointment.

If you would like to volunteer to help at the booksale please contact Judy Kott.

September 2010	October 2010	November 2010
The New Medicare for Baby Boomers and Beyond	*Two Towns and a Book - A Farewell to Arms, WWI and Hemingway*	Book Talk

Musical Duo Bill & Susan Goodman Return	Start Early Start Smart: College Planning for Parents and Teens

From Here to Security: A Step by Step Guide to Disability Insurance	Social Security Benefits

Keeping Uncle Sam Out of Your Estate Plan	The Path to ‘On the Job’

Genealogy Program - Cobbler, Tailor, Trunkmaker: How My Grandpappies Made a Living

Link Up With LinkedIn



Macy's Museum Pass Program	Macy's Museum Pass Program	Macy's Museum Pass Program
Ongoing Workshops and Programs	Ongoing Workshops and Programs	Ongoing Workshops and Programs
Reserve a Librarian	Reserve a Librarian	Reserve a Librarian
Lyric Opera Lecture	Lyric Opera Lecture	Lyric Opera Lecture
Friends of the Library Book Discussion	Friends of the Library Book Discussion	Friends on the Library Book Discussion
Teen Advisory Board	Teen Advisory Board	Teen Advisory Board