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On October 10, 2011, the Melrose Park Public Library will be celebrating forty years at our current location at 801 Broadway. In order to commemorate the occasion and to pay tribute to the many changes and transformations the library has experienced during these years, staff members have planned a number of special events. (p.2) If you have visited the library during the past several weeks, you may have noticed a photo display being exhibited next to the new fiction shelves located at the front of the library. These photographs chronicle the journey of our library over the course of the last four decades, providing a visual stroll down memory lane. Be sure to stop in to take a fond look back.

In 1935, the federal government built a brand new post office for the Village of Melrose Park at 801 N. Broadway. By the 1960s, this building was obsolete and a new post office was constructed on 25th just south of North Avenue. In 1969, the village bought the property on Broadway in order to convert the old post office building into a brand new library, and on October 10, 1971, the library was dedicated and opened to the public. Join us as we commemorate the 40th anniversary of our library here on Broadway Avenue. As we celebrate “40 Years On Broadway,” we’ll be sharing with you photos of our library’s construction, it’s history throughout those years and vintage newspaper stories from the Herald and the Star-Sentinel.

Family Game Night Tuesday, October 4: 6:30-8pm Bring the entire family in for a fun-filled extravaganza. We will be playing some of 70s era games. Guaranteed fun for the entire family. Retro-Crafts Saturday, October 15: 11-1 pm Remember potholder looms, macramé bracelets, and bedazzling? Join us to make

some crafts that were popular forty years ago. Retro Disaster Flick: Airport Saturday, October 1: 11am Join us as we screen one of the first and finest “disaster movies” ever made. Throwback Week: October 11-15

• Bring back the bell bottoms! Staff members will be dressing 70s-style all week long.

• Fine rollback: Melrose Park Books with a due date from Sept. 19-Oct.14 will be charged only .05 a day. Does not apply to fines and fees already accrued and excludes DVDs and CDs. Offer expires Oct. 16.

• Throwback basket drawing

• 70s book and movie displays

• Trivia Contest

• Jonathan Livingston Seagull

• Expanded Consciousness • All in the Family • ERA • Billie Jean King and

Bobby Riggs • Caftans • Charlie’s Angels • The Captain and Tennille

• Smiley Faces • Pukka Shells • Bell Bottoms • The Gas Crisis • Disco • Watergate • Communes • Ford Pintos • White Belts • Hip Huggers

• The Village People • Maxiskirts • Macrame • Annie Hall • Shag Rugs • Kiss • Pet Rocks • Key Punch Operators • Platform Shoes • Harvest Gold Appliances

40 Years on Broadway Presents: 40 Years on Broadway Presents: 40 Years on Broadway Presents: 40 Years on Broadway Presents:

Do You Remember?....

SAM

computer that is available. To log on to a computer, you will need your library card. To use SAM: • Visit the front desk and

put money on your SAM account for printing.

• Sit down at an available computer and enter your library card # and PIN.

• Guest passes are avail-able for $3 for 1.5 hrs.

We may be going retro in October, but you have probably noticed some recent changes in the library. In addition to eReaders and eBooks, we now have a brand new computer reservation and printing system. With “SAM,” Patrons are now able to log directly onto any

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Library News

“I AM WOMAN

HEAR ME ROAR,

IN NUMBERS

TOO BIG TO

IGNORE...” ~HELEN REDDY

• Two 15-minute express computers are available. • Patrons age 14 and over

may use the Adult Computers.

• Kids go straight to the Youth Services Room.

• Wireless printing is also available with SAM.

Mayor Jake LaSpisa cuts the Ribbon at the Library Dedication, 10/10/71

QB VII Leon Uris

The Day of the Jackal Frederick Forsyth

The Winds of War Herman Wouk

The Exorcist William Peter Blatty

Breakfast of Champions Kurt Vonnegut, Jr.

The Thorn Birds Colleen McCullough

Rhoda

Police Woman

The Mary Tyler Moore Show

Hawaii Five-O

The Partridge Family

The Bob Newhart Show

‘70s Bestsellers

Revisit 70s TV

A Clockwork Orange

Brian’s Song

Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory “6/28/2011

Julius Caesar

The French Connection

Dirty Harry

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Fall 2011

“ALL WE ARE

SAYING IS

GIVE PEACE A

CHANCE.”

~JOHN LENNON AND

YOKO ONO

‘70s Film Blockbusters

Remember Pukka Shells?

Halloween Masks & Photo Booth

Come Trick-or-Treat at the library! We will have a mask craft station set up and a fun photo booth where you can model your Halloween costume or mask craft.

Craft: Monday, October 31: 3-5pm

Photo Booth: Monday, October 31: 3-8:45pm

Get Crafty

It’s time to get out your creative side! The library is hosting a monthly craft event for children in grades K-3 to make a special treasure to take home. Crafts are limited to 15 kids per month, so be sure to register early to reserve your spot.

Wednesdays: 4-5pm September 14, October 12, November 9, December 14

I Spy!

Come to the library and join our giant game of “I Spy.” Pick up a worksheet at the Youth Services desk and spy the different objects all over the library. Once you finish your sheet, turn it in to enter our raffle to win an “I Spy” book.

All ages No registration required Tuesday, November 22: 3-8pm

Magic Tree House Join us each month as we take an adventure with Jack and Annie! We will have games, trivia, and activities all about the Magic Tree House series by Mary Pope Osbourne. Grades K-5. Wednesdays: 4-5pm September 21, October 12, November 9, December 14

Author Adventures Join us each month as we celebrate a famous children’s author! We will have stories, games, and a simple craft. For kids in grades K-3. Registration is required. Thursdays: 4-5pm September 22, October 20, November 9, December 14

Lego Club Join us for a monthly Lego club! Kids in grades K-5 will be able to make Lego creations at the library. Wednesdays: 4-5pm September 7 October 26 November 2 December 7

Crafts ‘n More

Family Fun

Storytimes

Afternoon Storytime Join us once a month for a afternoon storytime with songs, rhymes, crafts, and books. All families with children ages 3-7 are invited to attend. Registration is required. Tuesdays: 4-5pm September 13 October 11 November 8, December 13

Daycare Storytime

Looking for an outing for your daycare? Join us each week for songs, rhymes, and lots of great books. Please fill out a Daycare Information Sheet prior to registration.

Fridays: 10-10:45am September 9-October 28 December 2– January 20

Morning Storytime

Join us each week for songs, rhymes, crafts and lots of great books in our storytimes. All families with children 5-years-old or younger are invited to attend. Registration is required. Thursdays: 10-10:45am Setptember 9-October 28 December 1-January 19

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Kid’s Corner

"YOU ALWAYS

MAKE EACH DAY A

SPECIAL DAY. BY

JUST BEING YOU.

THERE'S ONLY ONE

PERSON EXACTLY

LIKE YOU IN THE

WHOLE WORLD.

AND THAT'S YOU

YOURSELF, AND I

LIKE YOU.

~MR. ROGERS

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Cabin Fever Release Party

The sixth book comes out on November 15, and you are cordially invited to come and celebrate at the library! We’ll play games, draw comics, and talk about the books—anD one lucky kid will win their very own copy of Cabin Fever.

Diary of a Wimpy Kid Release Party!

Reread these 70s classics

Teen Book Club

Registration is required.

Tuesdays: 5-6pm September 20 October 18 November 15 December 20

Every month, Teen Book Club meets to discuss a book together. To sign up and get your copy of the book, talk to someone at the Youth Services Desk. This program is for teens in grades 6-12. Registration is required.

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Fall 2011

"WELL, ALL DAY

LONG AT

SCHOOL I HEAR

HOW GREAT

MARCIA IS AT

THIS OR HOW

WONDERFUL

MARCIA DID THAT!

MARCIA, MARCIA,

MARCIA!”

~JAN BRADY

• Library Board members once considered opening a branch library.

• In 1971 the price of a copy was .10 and The Head Librarian’s salary $6,048.00

• Providing a bookmobile service was discussed by the Library Board.

Library Board and Dignataries, 1971

Pictured, among others, Head Librarian Marie Young, and Board President Anthony Loizzo.

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Did You Know?

“THE ATTIRE OF

THE PAGE GIRLS

WAS DISCUSSED,

AND IT WAS

DECIDED THAT

UNIFORMS

WOULD PROVIDE

THE CONFORMITY

IN DRESS WE ARE

SEEKING”

~MPPL BOARD, 1973

Library Fun Facts

Library staff members sport spiffy uniform smocks in 1971

1. Complete Don Cornelius’ Soul Train Sign-Off: We wish you love,——,and soul. A music B joy C happiness D peace 2. What pop singer was once known as "The Man of A Thousand Glasses"? A Rod Stewart B Jim Croce C Elton John D John Denver 3."Good Times" was a spinoff of what two television series? A "Maude" and "The Jefferson's" B"The Jefferson's" and "All In the Family" C "Maude" and "All In the Family" D "Happy Days" and "Laverne and Shirley" 4. Name the singer of "Midnight At the Oasis."? A Maria Muldaur B Donna Summer C Gloria Gaynor D Minnie Ripperton 5.Who won the men's decathlon in the 1976 Summer Olympics? A Bruce Boxleitner B Bruce Jennings C Bruce Jenner D Bruce Lee 6. What Olympic figure skating medalist made her wedge haircut famous? A Peggy Fleming B Dorothy Hamill C Rozlyn Sumner D Katerina Witt 7."Police Woman" starred who? A Lindsay Wagner B Angela Lansbury C Farrah Fawcett D Angie Dickinson 8.Patricia Hearst was abducted by what organization? A The PLO B The KGB C The SLA D The PTA 9. Name the singing group that performed "SOS"? A The Electric Light Orchestra B ABBA C Supertramp D The Bay City Rollers 10. In what year did Star Wars premiere? A 1979 B 1973 C1977 D 1970 11. What major league ballpark hosted Disco Demolition Night, 1979? A Wrigley Field B County Stadium C. Busch Stadium D. Comiskey Park 12. Who was not an original SNL cast member? A Garrett Morris B Bill Murray C John Belushi D Gilda Radner 13. Which clothing item was not in style during the 70s? A Leisure Suits B Platform Shoes C Maxi Skirts DLeg Warmers 14. What was Archie Bunker’s wife’s name? A Louise B Ethel C Edith D Gloria 15. Which were the most popular girl/boy names in the 70s? A. Jennifer/Michael B Melissa/Jason C Heather/Brian D Kimberly/James Answers on back page

Where were you in ‘72?

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70s Pop Culture Trivia Challenge

In forty years on Broadway Think of the changes we’ve seen; From the printed page, To the digital age And everything else in between.

In forty years on Broadway, We’ve come such a long way;

From the card catalog, To eBooks and blogs,

And the information highway.

Oh! What an amazing story, Oh! The tales to tell; Please join the parade,

Celebrate the changes we’ve made, And the library’s journey as well.

(To be sung to the tune of Forty-Five Minutes From Broadway)

40 Years on Broadway!40 Years on Broadway!40 Years on Broadway!40 Years on Broadway!

801 Broadway Melrose Park, IL 60160

Phone: 708-343-3391 Fax: 708-531-5327 E-mail: mpref@melroseparklibrary.org Library Hours Monday– Thursday: 9-9 Friday: 9-5 *Saturday:10-2 Sunday: Closed *The Library is closed the last Saturday of every month . Library Board of Trustees Loretta Gustello, President Teri Cervone, Treasurer Veronica Bonilla-Lopez, Secretary John Culotta Henry Latzke John Misasi Carl Alaimo The Library Board meets on the first Monday of every month except in July and August.

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Hey, what’s the Web?

Better ask a librarian!

New Library Groundbreaking: 12/13/1970

Trivia Answers: 1.D 2.D 3.C 4.A 5.C 6.B 7.D 8.C 9.B 10.C 11.D 12.B 13.D 14.C 15.A.