Friday, September 28, 2007

Used Book Sale Coming Up

Be sure to reserve some time on Saturday Oct 20 - Monday Oct 22nd to check out the Used Book Sale, sponsored by the Friends of the Glencoe Library. The book sale takes place from 9 to 5 on Saturday, 1-5 on Sunday (everything half price) and 9 to 12 on Monday ($2 per bag). More information can be found here.

Skolnik Reception and Art Program

Did you know that in 1934 the library received a painting from the Public Works Art Project? The is "Composers" by William S. Schwartz and we will be having a reception in honor of Ken Skolnik for the gift of restoring and framing the painting. The painting will be on display and Madron Gallery art swpecialists Bruce Bachman and Yin Shen will share information about Chicago artist Schwartz and the Works Project Administration Federal Arts Program.

Celebrate Banned Books Week

Come to the library to learn about Banned Books Week. We have booklists, bookmarks and the display near the entrance has a selection of the evil books. Banned Books Week beings September 29th.