News @ your library Warren-Newport Public Library District 224 North O’Plaine Road, Gurnee, Illinois 60031 847-244-5150 www.wnpl.info February 13, 2018 Lunch & Learn @ WNPL Westward pioneers sang about land, soldiers sang about war, but eventually as the country settled, composers wrote songs about love. We invite you to join us for Love Songs of Four Generations on Wednesday, February 14, at 10:30 a.m. On Valentine’s Day, we would love for you to stop in to enjoy some music at the library. Please register online at wnpl.info or call 847244- 5150, “4.” Practice ACT for Teens On Sunday, February 18, teens in grades 6-12 are invited to take a Practice ACT from 1-5 p.m. A representative from Sylvan will provide a proctored practice ACT exam. Helpful strategies, quick tips and a healthy snack will be provided. Students must use #2 sharpened pencils (no mechanical pencils) and a non-phone calculator (ideally a graphing calculator) Please register online at wnpl.info or call 847-244-5150, “5.” Space is limited. Open President’s Day The library will be open on President’s Day which is Monday, February 19, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Movie Matinee for Kids No school? No problem. Bring your kids into the library on Monday, February 19, at 2 p.m. for our Movie Matinee. We will be showing Disney’s Robin Hood on our big screen and serving animal crackers to those who attend. You are welcome to bring your own snacks and beverages as well. A raffle drawing will be held to win the DVD. All ages are welcome with an adult. No registration is required. Game Night of Fun Adults are welcome to stop in for a fun game night on Wednesday, February 21, at 6 p.m. Come for tabletop gaming with treats and fantasy feats. We will have a selection of games or you can bring your own…with some friends! Want to learn Mahjong? We’ll have an instructor available for that! Please register online at wnpl.info or call 847-244-5150, “4.” Your 24-Hour Library Did you know you can check out and read thousands of books without ever leaving the comfort of your own home? Join us on Thursday, February 22, at 6 p.m. and learn how you can get books, audiobooks, movies, magazines and newspaper articles, phone directories, company research and more from any internet connection. Please register online at wnpl.info or call 847244- 5150, “4.” Have a Plan: Medicare Options If you have questions about Medicare options, come to the library on Thursday, February 22, at 6:30 p.m. Ela Venturi from Humana will discuss Medicare options (Parts A, B, C, D, Supplement  and Advantage plans). Also learn about qualification and enrollment. Please register online at wnpl.info or call 847-244-5150, “4.” Celebrate Black History Month Join us in celebrating Black History Month at the library. Enjoy exciting Storytelling by Oba William King on Saturday, February 24, from 2-3 p.m. Oba brings stories, poetry and cultural songs to life through his interactive, dynamic presentation celebrating African-American heritage. He weaves stories with rhythm and songs to create an entertaining and cultural event for all ages. Please register everyone attending online at wnpl.info or call 847-244-5150, “5.” Then, the DuSable Mobile Museum will visit the library on Tuesday, February 27, from 4-6 p.m. Come out and experience history through engaging exhibits and captivating story adventures! This traveling museum provides a unique learning environment to explore the life of Jean Baptiste Pointe DuSable, who in 1779 established a permanent settlement in the place called “Eschikagou” (also known as Chicago). Please register everyone attending online at wnpl.info or call 847-244-5150, “5.” The Warren-Newport Public Library District, founded by volunteers in 1973, serves a population of approximately 67,000 within a 55-square mile area that covers all or most of Warren and Newport townships, including Gurnee, Wadsworth, Park City, Wildwood, Grandwood Park, Old Mill Creek, and portions of Grayslake, Millburn, Lake Villa, Libertyville and Waukegan. Most programs are sponsored by the Friends of the Library. ###