Learn to Draw Pokémon!

Calling young artists and Pokémon lovers! Our How to Draw Pokémon program on Saturday, May 11, at 2:00 p.m. will teach you how to become an expert at drawing the Pokémon of your choice! Children in grades 2–6 will learn to draw with local artist and art instructor Christine Thornton. Study some of your favorite Pokémon characters from an artist’s point of view, and you'll be able to draw the same character at different stages of evolution. Please contact the children's department to register for this unique program!

Rising From the Ashes Program

In the face of unbearable conditions, many people still have an astonishing urge to create. Our Rising From the Ashes program on Tuesday May 7th at 7:30pm will explore human creativity in the shadow of cruelty, including examples of art produced in the Nazi death camps, African-American spirituals, and artistic responses to the Cambodian genocide. The program will be presented by Glencoe resident Barbara Javore, who has a Ph.D in religious education from Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary and is director of children’s and youth ministry at North Shore United Methodist Church.

Annual Report Now Available

Did you know that nearly 8000 people attended library programs in our last fiscal year that ended on February 28th? We also loaned over 210,000 books, DVDs and CDs, and answered over 45,000 reference questions (5.2 per resident). These facts and more can be found in our newly published Annual Report, available online or in print at the library. Thanks to everyone for making it a busy year!

The Interurban Trains of Glencoe

Fifty years ago, the last train on the North Shore Line rolled through town, leaving only the Northwestern line to serve Glencoe. Train and local history enthusiasts will want to be sure to attend our Sunday, April 28th at 2pm program about the formation of both lines and how they served Glencoe, with emphasis on the North Shore Line. Maps, timetables, and photographs of the trains will be part of the discussion. Co-sponsored with the Glencoe Historical Society, this program will be presented by interurban train buff and GHS board member Barney Berlin.

Please Welcome the Next Executive Director - Juli Janovicz

The Glencoe Public Library Board of Trustees is pleased to announce the appointment of Juliann Janovicz as Executive Director.  Juli’s 24 years of experience at the Winnetka-Northfield Public Library District provides the background of experience needed for her new position. She has worked in public service, programming, automation, and collection development and represented the library in community events.

After earning her MLIS degree at UW-Milwaukee in 1985, Juli began her career at the Kenosha Public Library, followed by two years of experience as Public Services Librarian at Zion-Benton Public Library.  

Juli began work as Head of Reference at the Winnetka-Northfield Library in 1989, becoming Head of Adult Services in 1998. In 2011, she was named Assistant Director.  Juli has also served as Interim Director of the Library in 2011 and 2012.

Juli will start work here on Monday, June 3, 2013, overlapping with current Executive Director Peggy Hamil for a week, just to facilitate transition. Peggy’s last day will be Friday, June 7th.