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HOLIDAYS The library will be closed for the following holidays: Veterans Day – Nov. 11 Thanksgiving – Nov. 24 Christmas – Dec. 24, 25, 26 New Year’s – Dec. 31, Jan. 1 BOARD OF TRUSTEES Kevin Botterbush, President Dr. Kevin Chapel, Vice President Karen McAtee, Treasurer Dr. Melissa Batchelor, Secretary Dan St. Peters Peter Tassinari Mary Lou DeGrand Watson EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Bernadette Duvernoy

Fall 2016 Vol. XXV, No. 3

Be Ready to Vote! Register at Hayner Library

and a resident of your Madison County precinct address for at least 30 days immediately prior to an election.

The Hayner Public Library District offers many services to our patrons—including voter registration. Many members of the library staff are Deputy Registrars, who are able to register patrons to vote. Voter registration is usually available during normal library hours; however, you may wish to call the library at 462-0677 to ensure a Deputy Registrar is on duty before you visit.

Patrons who wish to register to vote must furnish two forms of identification, one of which must include your current name and residence address.

The last day to register to vote in the November 2016 election is Tuesday, October 11, 2016. The Hayner Public Library District will offer voter registration all day on Tuesday, October 11, until 8 p.m. at the Downtown Library and 9 p.m. at the Alton Square Library. According to the Madison County Clerk’s office, you may register to vote if you are a United States citizen

Madison County offers Grace Period Registration to voters who miss the registration deadline. Grace Period Registration is offered from the close of registration through Election Day and must be performed at the Madison County Clerk’s office in Edwardsville. Voters who participate in Grace Period Registration must also vote at the time of registration. For more information on voter registration, early voting, Grace Period Registration, polling locations, absentee voting, sample ballots, and more, please visit the Madison County Clerk’s website at www. madisonvotes.com and click on the Elections link.

Summer Reading Program 2016 Young patrons of Hayner Public Library had a wonderful time at this year’s Summer Reading Program, “Read for the Win.” The KidsSpace staff kept them busy with craft times, performers, movies, puppet shows, and stories. The program drew in more than 300 kids over six weeks. Each participant was rewarded each week with a prize and a raffle ticket for one of our three grand prizes. At the end of the program participants were treated to a party held at the Alton High School Commons where they were entertained by Laughing Matter. Each participant also received a free book, snacks, and a certificate for all their hard work. At the End-of-the-Summer-Reading Party a ticket was drawn for each of the three grand prizes. The winner of the Razor and Helmet was Ashley Stoeckel. The winner of the Kindle Fire was Everett Jumper. The winner of the Cardinal Basket was Aubrie Hancock. We hope to see everyone again next year at our 2017 Summer Reading Program, “Read by Design.” Congratulations to our winners! We would also like to thank our sponsors: Alton High Athletics, Marquette Athletics, Dollar General, and Rachel Brady’s Creative Dance Studio.

NEWSLETTER EDITOR Bernadette Duvernoy COPY EDITOR Kaitlyn Rose

Ashley Stoeckel Razor and Helmet

Aubrie Hancock Cardinal Basket



Everett Jumper Kindle Fire

2016 Teen Summer Reading Program “Read for the Win” The 2016 Teen Summer Reading Program, “Read for the Win,” was another great success! Teens were offered the opportunity to catch up on their reading for pleasure. Participants won great weekly prizes for their diligent reading and attended a weekly fun day at the Riverbender.com Community Center. We would like to congratulate this year’s grand prize winner for the most hours of reading, Tristian Turner. We would also like to thank all the participants. We hope to see everyone back for next year’s reading program.

An Evening of Classic Elton Benefiting the Lewis & Clark Music Program November 10, 2016, 7:30 p.m. Ann Whitney Olin Theatre in The Hatheway Cultural Center Godfrey campus of Lewis & Clark Community College Tickets: $20 General Admission

You won’t want to miss this outstanding benefit concert featuring Dogs of Society–The Ultimate Elton Rock Tribute to be held at Lewis and Clark Community College. This concert kicks off The Dogs of Society Scholarship at L&C with 50 percent of the night’s proceeds directly funding this financial resource for L&C music students to further their studies in music production and performance ensembles. Dogs of Society is thrilled to be a part of this initiative to support music education! Dogs of Society ROCKS the spot-on sounds of classic ’70’s Elton, with all the heat of the original vinyl, in an ALL-LIVE rock concert experience. The Dogs deliver a rockin’ musical experience more faithful to the spirit of the classic Elton John recordings, rather than a flamboyant imitation. With the broad appeal of Elton John’s well-loved catalog of hits, The Dogs believe Elton’s songs are the star of their show, from smash hits like “Bennie and the Jets” to “Tiny Dancer” and “Crocodile Rock” to deeper cuts like “Funeral for a Friend,” “Madman Across the Water,” “Mona Lisas & Mad Hatters” and many, many more. Dogs of Society has ROCKED crowds as large as 8,000 at arenas, large outdoor shows, city-wide celebrations, tribute concert series and national fundraisers, plus SOLD OUT shows at intimate theatre venues. Featuring a killer lineup of accomplished musicians including John Gore as Elton, Steve Johnston, Louis Michael, Curt Shaw, and Dave Johnson, the seasoned pros of Dogs of Society can often be found playing shows throughout the Midwest. The Dogs’ Keyboardist, Louis Michael, is also the Music Coordinator and a Professor of Music at Lewis & Clark. General admission tickets ($20) can be purchased at Riverbender.com or at the Lewis & Clark Community College Music office, 618-468-4731. In commemoration and recognition of Veteran’s Day, veterans may purchase half-price advance tickets (available through Veteran Services at LCCC, 618-468-5500). The Lewis & Clark Music Department has been a great partner in supporting Hayner’s Music Series, and we are happy to help promote this worthy event! For more information, please visit www.dogsofsociety.com.

Tristian Turner

Food for Fines

Hayner Cookbooks on Sale!

Yearly, we have held a fine amnesty program, Food for Fines, in October. We will waive current fines on Hayner material if you contribute a nonperishable food item for each fine during the amnesty period.

In September of 2014 Hayner’s first Cookbook, Read ’Em and Eat, was published as a fund-raiser for the library. There are over 900 delicious recipes from our patrons, staff, Facebook fans, and various authors. We are presently offering this book for $15 or 2 for $25. It makes a great gift. With the holidays fast approaching, Read ’Em and Eat may be just what you need.

Don’t Miss Friends of the Library Book Sale!

The next Friends of the Library Book Sale is scheduled for October 14 and 15, 2016. TONS of books of all genres are available at bargain basement prices. The hours for the sale are Friday, October 14, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Saturday, October 15, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Friends’ building is located at 327 State Street in Alton. Along with books, there are also magazines, videos, and music available.

During the holiday season, many community organizations hold drives to support centers such as the Crisis Food Center, but we often forget about helping those in need at other times of the year. We are holding this amnesty program in October to help people without waiting for the support of “holiday generosity.” It may also help make Thanksgiving a happier time for families in need. From October 1 through October 31, 2016, anyone who has an overdue item can pay his or her fine

with a canned food item. Library materials must be returned with food donations, at least one food item per fine, and only Hayner materials are eligible. All food items collected throughout the month will be given to the Crisis Food Center in Alton. Of course, even if you don’t have fines, feel free to donate items to help others in our community. Perhaps you have some Hayner materials that got lost under the couch or behind the DVD player. Now is a great opportunity to return those items to the library and avoid the fines that have accrued. Fine amnesty is a great way to support critically important community organizations such as the Crisis Food Center—and it is also a great opportunity to return “lost” materials to the library so they can be reshelved for circulation. Thank you for your support.

America’s Chess Board by James H. Taylor

You may recognize Alton High School Senior James Herschel Taylor from his spot on Season 2 of Genealogy Roadshow. In August 2014, the Hayner Genealogy & Local History Library hosted a production team from PBS while they filmed an episode of their nationally syndicated television show. James, who was 14 at the time of the filming, had been involved in researching his own family’s genealogy since he was eight years old. Over the years, through contact with extended family members and his own genealogical research, James had traced his family origins back to Mali. James was picked to tell his story on Genealogy Roadshow from over 1,000 other applicants. The episode aired in early 2015. James can now add published author to his list of accomplishments. After nine months of research and writing, America’s Chess Board came out this August. James is part of the chess club at school and decided to use chess to explain American society. James wanted to write about the relationships of different groups in America and how the history of this country formed the power divisions and shaped the lives of ethnic groups that are here today. He uses the chess pieces— kings, queens, rooks, bishops, knights, and pawns—to represent these groups. James’s parents, James and Berhonda, encouraged him and supported him from the beginning in this endeavor and in his past genealogy research. His publisher and mentor, Millie McGhee-Morris of New Writers in Action, guided him through the editing and publishing process. James hopes his work inspires others to do research and to be kind to others. His future plans include going to college to study history. He’s especially interested in biblical history. James mentioned that the Indiana Jones films first sparked his interest in history. James will be at the Genealogy & Local History Library at 2 p.m. on October 22 to sign copies of his book. Please see the Special Events section for more information on the book signing.

Wreaths Across America Wreaths Across America is a grassroots movement begun in 1992 by Maine businessman Morrill Worcester. The organization’s mission, “Remember, Honor, Teach,” is carried out by coordinating wreath-laying ceremonies on a specified Saturday in December at Arlington National Cemetery and at veterans’ cemeteries and other locations in all 50 states and beyond. Through the wreath-laying ceremonies and other coordinated events, the organization spreads its message about the importance of remembering our fallen heroes, honoring those who serve, and teaching our children about the sacrifices made by veterans and their families to preserve our freedoms. Thanks to local volunteers, this organization and its mission have been active in Alton since 2007. On Saturday, December 17, 2016, our community will participate in the national Wreaths Across America ceremony. The ceremony will start at 11 a.m. in the Alton National Cemetery at Pearl Street and Joesting Avenue. Third- and fourth-grade students from St. Ambrose Catholic School in Godfrey, with the assistance of area veterans, will participate and help lay the wreaths on the veterans’ graves. In 2015, through community financial donations, 560 wreaths were placed on gravesites in our local national cemetery. Every $30 of contributions enables the local organization to purchase three 20-inch live balsam wreaths. Every dollar you can donate helps ensure a wreath at every veteran’s gravesite. Help continue the success of this program by sending a financial donation to Wreaths Across America, P.O. Box 181, Alton, IL 62002. For more information, call Margaret Hopkins at 618-474-2005. More information is also available on the Web site www.wreathsacrossamerica.org. Support our community in carrying forward the mission “Remember, Honor, Teach.” Join the whole country in honoring our veterans, many of whom forfeited their own future Christmas celebrations for us.

Happy Birthday to Them! If you are looking for a reason to eat lots of cake, here is a list of famous authors who have birthdays within the next three months. Oh, and if you happen to have leftover cake, please keep us Hayner staff members in mind! October 3rd – Gore Vidal (1925–Present) 4th – Anne Rice (1941–Present) 14th – E. E. Cummings (1894–1962) 16th – Eugene O’Neill (1888–1953) 16th – Oscar Wilde (1854–1900) 17th – Arthur Miller (1915–2005) 25th – Anne Tyler (1941–Present) 27th – Dylan Thomas (1914–1953) 27th – Sylvia Plath (1932–1963) 31st – John Keats (1795–1821)

November 8th – Margaret Mitchell (1900–1949) 9th – Carl Sagan (1934–1996) 10th – Neil Gaiman (1960–Present) 11th – Kurt Vonnegut, Jr. (1922–2007) 29th – Lousia May Alcott (1832–1888) 29th – C. S. Lewis (1898–1963) 30th – Mark Twain (1835–1910) December 10th – Emily Dickinson (1830–1886) 16th – Arthur Charles Clarke (1917–2008) 16th – Jane Austen (1775–1817) 26th – David Sedaris (1956–Present)

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Olive Oil Marketplace – 10% off (excluding other promotions) Rib City Alton – Free appetizer with purchase of two entrees Sammi’s Sandwiches – 10% off

The following businesses are offering discounts for showing your Hayner library card during the week of Saturday, November 26– Saturday, December 3 as part of our fourth annual library card drive.

Retail 1904 General Store – 10% off Black’s Sporting Goods – 10% off The Cyclery and Fitness Center: Alton – 15% off most regularly priced parts and accessories (excluding Garmin, GoPro, and Oakley) Cleta’s Nutrition – 15% off Crown Vision Center – Free eye exam w/purchase of glasses Dick’s Flowers – Free rose Dora’s Spinning Wheel – 10% off The Grapevine of Alton Children’s Boutique – 10% off (excluding other promotions) Halpin Music – 10% off hazel2blue – 10% off (excluding other promotions) Infinity Spa (located at The Gift Box) – 10% off Jacoby Arts Center – 10% off in the Artist Shop JMC Design Gallery – 10% off fair trade, essential oils, & art Kinzels Flower Shop – 10% off Market Basket – 10% off Mississippi Mud Pottery – 10% off (excluding other promotions) Mosaic’s – Buy one item on sale, second item is 50% off Picture This & More – 15% off It’s Raining Zen – 10% off River Bend Yoga – 50% off regular and hot yoga classes Rumours Salon, Stylist Mary Beth Siampos – 10% off all hair services with Mary Beth Second Reading Book Shop – 10% off all used books St. Peters Hardware & Rental, Inc. – 10% off regularly priced merchandise Wild Hare Emporium – 10% off

Check Out These Local Business Discounts!

Are you an Alton, Godfrey, or Foster Township resident without a library card? Make sure to come get one at the Downtown or Alton Square library before the end of November! You will need to fill out a short library card application and provide a photo ID—a valid driver’s license or state ID with your current address. If your photo ID does not have your current address, you will need to provide a piece of business mail dated within the last 30 days as proof of residency. A huge thank-you to all of these businesses for supporting The Hayner Public Library District! Restaurants/Specialty Food Stores Chocolate Air – 10% off (excluding other promotions) Cookie Factory – Buy any salad and get a free 20 oz. soda or iced tea Duke Bakery – 10% off Godfrey Meat Market – 10% off (excluding alcohol) Grassroots Grocery – 10% off bulk items Hanson Meat – 10% off Johnson’s Corner – 20% off La Mia Cucina – 10% off Lovett’s Snoots, Fish, Chicken and More – 10% off LuciAnna’s Pastries – $.50 off any pastry Mister Donut – 10% off My Just Desserts – 10% off Nana’s Kitchen (located at The Gift Box) – 10% off Old Bakery Beer Company – 10% off Olga’s Kitchen – 10% off

Vintage Voices 2016 The 2016 “Vintage Voices: Notable Citizens of Alton” will take place at the Alton City Cemetery on October 1st, 8th, 15th, and 22nd, with continuous tours from 1 to 3 p.m. Tickets for the cemetery historical reenactments are $15 for adults and $10 for students. Presale tickets for the Cemetery Tours can be purchased at the Alton Visitor Center and WBGZ Radio. Tickets will also be sold at the main gate of the cemetery during each of the Saturday walking tours. A non-walking presentation will take place at the Jacoby Arts Center on Sunday, October 16, from 2 to 4 p.m. The cost of the non-walking presentation is $20 and includes a dessert buffet. Tickets are being sold online at www. altonlittletheater.org for the non-walking presentation.

This year’s selection of citizens to showcase includes John Meehan as Benjamin Godfrey, David Kibler as John Cousley, Kayla Mack and Diana Kay as Florence Haskell and Jennie Hayner, Pat Kulish and Patti Kruegel as Eunice Smith and Ellen Hatch, Loretta Williams as Julia Buckmaster, Chrissy Harders as Harriet Root, Jerome Minks as Lucas Pfeiffenberger, Jeff Pruett as Zepheniah Job, Mayor Brant Walker as Henry Calvin Priest, and Kerry Miller as Harrison Drummund. The characters of Rufus Easton (Michael Cox), William Porter (Lief Anderson) and Clara Judd (Lee Cox) will be added to the non-walking tour. Also, for the first time, Vintage Voices actors will be presenting at high school assemblies on September 27th, with presentations at Alton High in the morning and Marquette in the afternoon, AND some added characters like Scott Bibb will be portrayed in the hope of

helping students really grasp the rich history of the Alton area. Alton Little Theater Public Relations Director Lee Cox said that “this year’s vignettes will be dynamic and entertaining.” Come out in October, enjoy the beautiful fall weather and foliage, and learn about the fascinating personalities who shaped our local history. For questions or more information, please check the Alton Little Theater website at www. altonlittletheater.org or call 618-462-3205.

KIDSSPACE FALL 2016 ACTIVITIES

Alton Square Activities Bow-wow Pow-wow Note: This program is held the second Saturday of each month at the Hayner Alton Square Library, 132 Alton Square Mall, Multipurpose Room, Alton, Ill. Saturday, October 8 Saturday, November 12 Saturday, December 10 10:00–11:00 a.m. Join us for a Bow-wow Pow-wow. Certified therapy dogs will be in the Hayner Library at Alton Square Mall, and your child can read stories to them or just visit to receive furry hugs and wet kisses. It’s a great way to increase your child’s reading skills and absolute fun for everyone. Bring your camera! Movers and Shakers Story Time Come join us for this fun and interactive story time for 3–5-year-olds. Meeting dates are Mondays, October 3, October 10, October 17, October 24; November 7, November 14; December 5, December 12, and December 19, 2016, at 10 a.m. Limited space is available. Please register at 433-2881. Mommy and Me Story Time This story time is exclusively for the little ones ages birth–2 years old accompanied by an adult. This 30-minute story time includes themed stories, songs, finger plays, and manipulative. Meeting dates are Thursdays, October 6, October 13, October 20, October 27; November 3, November 10, November 17; December 1, December 8, December 15, December 22, 2016, at 10 a.m. Limited space is available. Please register at 433-2881. Spanish Story Time — Come join us in the KidsSpace at Hayner Public Library at Alton Square for Stories with Hector. Hector Lozano, from Hayner’s downtown location, will be assisting us for this special story time. This 45-minute activity is a lively combination of books, finger plays, and songs in both English and Spanish for preschool children ages 3–5. Hector will be here at 10 a.m. on the following Mondays: October 31, and November 28, 2016. Limited space is available. Please register at 433-2881. Legos @ Your Library — Bring your imagination and join us for an hour of building and creating Lego masterpieces. The library

will supply the Legos, or feel free to bring your own. Legos stay at the library and will be displayed between sessions. Legos @ Your Library will meet in the KidsSpace the second Thursday of each month. This program is for kids 6–11 years of age. Meeting dates are: Thursdays, October 13, November 10, and December 8, 2016, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Limited space is available. Please register at 433-2881.

Downtown Activities Evening Story Time — Kids can wear their pajamas and bring their favorite stuffed animal to Hayner Library downtown KidsSpace for stories, puppets, and finger plays before bedtime. For ages 2–5. This story time meets at 6:30 p.m. on Mondays, October 3, October 10, October 17, October 24, October 31; November 7, November 14, November 28; December 5, December 12, December 19, 2016. Limited space is available. Please register at 462-0677, ext. 2836. Mary Kay’s Story Times — Come join Ms. Mary Kay for an hour of fun and play! This story time encourages children to participate in songs, stories, finger plays, and crafts. Ages 3–5 years. Meeting time is 10 a.m. on Tuesdays, October 4, October 11, October 18, October 25; November 1, November 8, November 15, and November 29; December 6, December 13, December 20, 2016. Limited space is available. Please register at 462-0677, ext. 2836. After-School Fun — Kids, come join us for After-School Craft at Hayner Public Library downtown KidsSpace. The craft will be for children ages 6–11 years of age. The fun begins at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesdays, October 18, November 15, and December 20, 2016. Limited space is available. Please register at 462-0677, ext. 2836.

Special Activities All special activities will be held at Alton Square unless otherwise specified Edwardsville Children’s Museum Visit—Come join us and the Edwardsville Children’s Museum at the Downtown Hayner Library’s KidsSpace for 3 new fall programs. • Program one – “How Does Your Garden Grow” will be held on Tuesday, September 6, 2016, at 10 a.m. • Program two – “Messy Madness: An Art Explosion” will be held on Tuesday, October 4, 2016, at 10 a.m. • Program three – “Everyday Objects as Art: Art Is All Around Us!” will be held on Tuesday, November 1, 2016, at 10 a.m. Limited registration available, so please call and register today at 618-462-0677, ext. 2836. Halloween Program— Come join Mike Anderson as he entertains kids of all ages with his songs and stories in “Spooky Funny Halloween Show” on Monday, October 10, 2016, at 10 a.m. in the Hayner Library Performance Room at Alton Square. To register for this program, call 433-2881. Stories with Santa — Come join us for a fun-filled day including Santa, refreshments, and a performance by Circus Kaput. All the fun begins at 10 a.m. in the Performance Room on the upper level at Alton Square on Saturday, December 3, 2016. This program will be followed by cookies and a visit from Santa in the KidsSpace Multipurpose Room. Parents, don’t forget your cameras! To register for this program, call 433-2881. Star Wars Reads Day—Star Wars Reads Day is an international event that celebrates reading and Star Wars. It was launched in 2012 by Lucasfilm. This is Hayner Library’s third time participating in this event. The KidsSpace has invited Jennifer Grassle, owner/ operator of the Grokking Tree and art teacher from Jacoby Art Center to participate. Jennifer will introduce drawing styles and drawing instruments and encourage the students to find their own artistic style. All participants will leave with their own drawing sets. The fun begins at 10 a.m. on Saturday, October 8, 2016.

SPECIAL EVENTS AT HAYNER Join us for our fall 2016 semester of special events. These events are great for all ages, and they’re all free of charge. All programs do require registration. To register, call 1-800-613-3163. Unless otherwise stated, all programs will be held in 225 Alton Square Mall, upper level. NOTE: 225 Alton Square Mall is located on the east side of the mall, on the second floor between the escalators and J. C. Penney. REMINDER Often program registration fills up and rolls over to a waiting list. If you are not going to attend a program that you are signed up for, PLEASE call 1-800-613-3163 and let us know so we can fill your reservation from the waiting list.

Bow-wow Pow-wow Note: This program is held the second Saturday of each month at the Hayner Alton Square Library, 132 Alton Square Mall, Multipurpose Room, Alton, Ill. Saturday, October 8 Saturday, November 12 Saturday, December 10 10:00–11:00 a.m. Join us for a Bowwow Pow-wow. Certified therapy dogs will be in the Hayner Library at Alton Square Mall, and your child can read stories to them or just visit to receive furry hugs and wet kisses. It’s a great way to increase your child’s reading skills and absolute fun for everyone. Bring your camera!

2nd Annual Sidewalk Solar Party

Monday, October 10, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Note: This program will be held in the pocket park next to the downtown library, 326 Belle Street, Alton. With the generous help and time of Eddie Agha, Staff Astronomer at The Nature Institute, The Hayner Public Library District will host the 2nd Annual Sidewalk Solar Party at the pocket park next to the downtown library. Participants will be able to view the sun through a special solar telescope made to look at it safely. If the weather cooperates, everyone should be able to view the sun and its many wonders, including solar prominences and dark spots. Let Eddie guide you through the special

All library special events are funded by grants and/or private endowment. Photos may be taken during library programs. Your enrollment in our programs will be assumed as your consent to allow the library the right to use these photos in promotional material.

aspects of our great yellow dwarf star. Bring the whole family to see the sun as you have never seen it before! Registration is required at 1-800-613-3163.

Heritage Scrapbooking

Saturday, October 15 Saturday October 22 Saturday, November 12 Saturday, November 19 10:00 a.m. – 12 noon To be presented at the Genealogy & Local History Library, 401 State Street, Alton. Want to make your family research easy to access for the kids? Need a place to put the pictures and stories and paper stuff that tell the stories of your ancestors? Sounds like you need a Heritage Scrapbook. Join us for this 4-session workshop where we will explore ideas and techniques for creating very special scrapbooks. Topics include planning the layout of your scrapbook, journaling, necessary tools and supplies, and using color and design. No prior scrapbooking or genealogy experience necessary. Registration for the entire 4-part series required. Please call 618-462-0677, Ext. 2865 for questions or to register. Limited to 12 participants.

Social Justice and History Book Club Informal Planning Session

Saturday, October 15, 3:30 p.m. To be presented at the Genealogy & Local History Library, 401 State Street, Alton. A new Social Justice and History Book Club, hosted by Reneé Johnson, will explore titles that help place questions of social justice within their historical contexts. The club will officially start in 2017, but feedback gathered during this informal planning session will shape the structure of the club and help determine the first book selections. If you cannot make the planning session, please submit ideas by e-mail to Reneé (Renee. [email protected]) or Lacy (Lacy. [email protected]).

Curt Strutz Visiting the Beyond

Tuesday, October 18, 6:30 p.m. Curt has spent many years visiting some of the nation’s most haunted locations. Via a

PowerPoint presentation, he takes the audience, firsthand, through many of these locations, showing all original photography, telling of his experiences, and diving deep into the history (and unsettling past) of many of these locations. The Visiting the Beyond presentation is a deeply rooted historical and photographic tour through haunted buildings sharing architecture, ghost stories, and the creepy history behind the locales. Get in the Halloween spirit! Register at 1-800-613-3163.

Book Signing – America’s Chess Board by James H. Taylor

Saturday, October 22, 2–3:30 p.m. To be presented at the Genealogy & Local History Library at 401 State Street, Alton. James Herschel Taylor will be at the Genealogy & Local History Library to sign copies of his new book, America’s Chess Board, this October. It’s only fitting that the signing will happen in front of the very fireplace before which he and his parents were interviewed for his episode of PBS TV show Genealogy Roadshow. No registration required.

Mary Ann Pitchford Tai Chi Classes for Everyone

Mondays, October 24, November 7, 14, & 21, 1:00 p.m. Last fall’s successful Tai Chi classes are returning! HealthQuest Tai Chi varies from the martial arts–style; these gentle, meditative movements are beneficial to anyone with arthritic joint pain, diabetes circulation problems, and anxiety/depression. This method includes Qi Gong (for mental alertness and memory) and Tae Bo (for upper body strength). Each class meets once a week for four consecutive weeks beginning Monday, October 24, through Monday, November 21. All classes are limited to 40 people. These classes meet in the Hayner Library Performance Room, Alton Square Mall, 2nd

SPECIAL EVENTS AT HAYNER floor, at 1:00 p.m. and last about an hour. They are great for all ages and enjoyable for all levels of experience and flexibility. Learn the wonderful Tai Chi techniques that you can continue at home to develop strength, confidence, and flexibility. Registration required. Register at 1-800-613-3163. Please sign up for the entire series and not individual dates.

Alton’s Architectural Gem: The Mineral Springs Hotel

Saturday, October 29, 10:00 a.m. To be presented at the Genealogy & Local History Library at 401 State Street, Alton. Genealogy & Local History staff members Meghan Bellitto and Derek Alford have combined forces to give you a Halloween treat! The third architecture talk of our series will focus on the historical and architectural significance of the Mineral Springs Hotel, now the Mineral Springs Mall. Come learn about the hotel’s healing springs, see photos of the old J&K Bar and the Acme Bowling Alley, hear about current uses of the building, and find out why Mineral Springs is considered one of Alton’s most haunted places. Seating is limited. Register at 1-800-613-3163.

Job Search & Resume Tips Thursday, November 3, 2016, 6–8 p.m. Note: This class will be held in the Multipurpose Room in the Alton Square library. Is the job market getting you down? Have you been searching for a new job and keep running into dead ends? Let us help! Join us on Thursday, November 3, from 6–8 p.m., for tips on finding that perfect job. You will learn to navigate the top job search sites, as well as learn some important résumé-building skills. Register at 1-800-613-3163.

Moon Party

Monday, November 7, 6–7:30 p.m. Note: This program will be held in the pocket park next to the downtown library, 326 Belle Street, Alton. Join The Hayner Public Library District and The Nature Institute Astronomy Association’s own Eddie Agha for a special event to see the moon and stars as you’ve never seen

them before. Eddie will start with a short presentation on what will be seen when using the telescopes. Then we will begin viewing the moon with the telescopes you can rent from the library, and Eddie will bring one of his own special telescopes, which has a higher magnification to view the stars. Both children and adults will love this! Light snacks and drinks will be provided. Please register at 1-800-613-3163.

includes things like members of the Boston Tea Party, doctors and nurses rendering aid to the wounded, and even ministers who gave patriotic sermons and encouraged patriotic activity. Admission is free, and registration is not necessary.

Limited Edition Sounds of the Holidays

Herbal Workshop and Book Signing: Crystal Stevens

Sunday, November 27, 3:00 p.m. Note: This program will be held at the Evangelical United Church of Christ, 1212 Homer Adams Parkway West, Godfrey (the corner of Route 3 and Pierce Lane where Delmar intersects with Route 3). There is

After the class, a book signing for local author Crystal Stevens will be held. Her book, Grow Create Inspire: Crafting a Joyful Life of Beauty and Abundance, covers gardening, foraging, DIY natural household and beauty products, simple seed-to-table meals, canning and preserving, and more, rounded out by inspiring stories that bring the vision of a better world to life. Come join Crystal to learn of her passion for growing herbs and vegetables, and how to use them.

plenty of easy parking. A favorite event of the holiday season. Join Musical Director Susan Parton-Stanard and the incredibly talented choral group Limited Edition for a program of beautiful holiday sounds. This extraordinary ensemble always receives a standing ovation, and Susan has been known to throw in a surprise or two. Don’t miss this spectacular community event to kick off the holiday season. The program is free but does require registration. Register at 1-800-613-3163.

Saturday, November 12, 3–4:30 p.m. Note: This progam will be held in the Multipurpose Room at Alton Square library. Join us for an informative class on Herbal Support for Winter. You will learn how to use common herbs to build the immune system, how to make specific immune-building teas, and herbal honey. A separate children’s activity will be offered to children during the class. So bring the whole family.

DAR “FRIEND-RAISER” Fifth Annual Open House

Saturday, November 19, 1–3 p.m. To be presented at the Genealogy & Local History Library, 401 State Street, Alton. The Ninian Edwards Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution and the Genealogy & Local History Library invite you to our annual DAR Open House. We will have experienced researchers available to help you in your search for the Revolutionary War patriot in your family and to guide you through the DAR application process. Don’t think you have a soldier in your family? Not to worry, your patriot doesn’t have to be a fighter. There’s also the more general category of “Patriotic Service,” which

Switchback A Celtic Christmas in the Chapel

Sunday, December 4, 2:00 p.m. Note: This program is jointly sponsored by The Hayner Public Library District and the Music Department of Lewis & Clark Community College. It will be held

SPECIAL EVENTS AT HAYNER in the Benjamin Godfrey Chapel on the campus of Lewis & Clark Community College, 5800 Godfrey Road, Godfrey, Ill. They’re back!! The amazing duo Brian FitzGerald and Martin McCormack, who perform as Switchback, are returning to bring us a wonderful holiday program. Don’t miss another chance to see these award-winning musicians playing selections from their latest holiday album, Celtic requests, and favorites from their original songbook— truly a show for the whole family. Switchback always provides a beautiful touch of holiday magic. When they have performed for us previously, their program filled up immediately, so don’t wait to register for this event. Register at 1-800-613-3163.

Greg Mathis The Potters, Kilns, and Stoneware of Upper Alton in the Mid-1800s

Wednesday, December 7, 6:30 p.m. To be presented at the Genealogy & Local History Library at 401 State Street, Alton. Greg Mathis, member of Collectors of Illinois Pottery & Stoneware (C.O.I.P.S.), and member and webmaster of Blue & White Pottery/Old Sleepy Eye Collectors Club (BWPOSECC), has given numerous talks on 19th-century pottery production in White Hall, Upper Alton, and Anna, Illinois. Pieces from his impressive collection are currently on display at the Genealogy & Local History Library and represent work from the Anton Ulrich/John Wietfeld Pottery, George Swettenham, Western Stoneware Company at Buck Inn, Julius Wilhelms & Company, Isaac E. Warnack & Son, and W. J. Hahar Stoneware Manufacturer. Greg has also published two books in the Illinois Room collection: Traditional Stoneware of the Bluff City and The Potters, Kilns, and Stoneware of Upper Alton, Illinois. Seating is limited. Register at 1-800-613-3163.

Is your brain foggy after a summer at home with the

kids? Send them back to school and get your mind in gear! Both Downtown and Alton Square locations of Hayner are now circulating Playaway Launchpads. These hand-held tablets are preloaded with brain games to clear the cobwebs and get you back in top form. Playaway Launchpads are user-friendly and customizable—yet secure, as no personal information is needed for use. Ask for “The Ultimate Challenger: Brain Games” and “Hidden Objects: Brain Games” at our Customer Service desks.

Nature Greeting Cards and Wreath-Making Class

Alton’s Architectural Gem: Jennie D. Hayner Memorial Library 125th Anniversary Celebration: Holiday Open House

Saturday, December 10, 1 p.m. To be presented at the Genealogy & Local History Library at 401 State Street, Alton. Please note that, unlike previous architecture talks, this is an afternoon event. What is now The Hayner Public Library District began as the Alton Library Association in 1852, when citizens called a meeting “for the purpose of taking steps to organize a Reading Room and Library.” Almost 40 years later, prominent local businessman John Hayner funded construction of a library building in honor of his late wife, Jennie. The library association hired Theodore Link, a highly respected St. Louis architect who designed St. Louis’s Union Station Railroad Depot, to design the building. The Jennie D. Hayner Memorial Library opened on May 21, 1891. For the fourth and final architecture talk of our 2016 series, Lacy McDonald will discuss our very own Hayner Memorial Library Building, which now houses the Genealogy & Local History Library. Seating is limited for the talk. Register at 1-800-613-3163. Please join us after the architecture talk for the 125th Anniversary Celebration from 2–4 p.m. No registration is necessary for the celebration.

Wednesday, December 14, 6:30 p.m. Note: This program will be held in the Multipurpose Room in the Alton Square library. Just in time for the holidays—a class on greeting cards and wreath-making! Asta Sadauskas, owner of the Greenery in Godfrey, will teach the class. You will design your own greeting cards and wreaths—all with a little help from nature and Asta. Join us for an evening of fun while we create lush evergreen wreaths and greeting cards using a variety of fresh greens, pinecones, nuts, and other items from nature. All materials will be provided. This is a great class to share with friends and family. Class size is limited, so please register at 1-800-613-3163.

Computer Classes All classes will be taught in the Multipurpose Room of the Hayner Library in Alton Square Mall. Although the courses are free, registration is requested. Please note the skills taught in each session. You may register for one or more sessions at a time. To register, call 1-800-6133163. Please leave your name, phone number, and the name of the section(s) for which you are registering.

PC Basics: Introduction to Computers* (Class limit: 12) Part 1, October 19, 6 p.m.–8 p.m. Part 2, October 26, 6 p.m.–8 p.m. An introduction to personal computers. Overcome your fears and gain skills to use personally and professionally. After this class, you will be able to identify basic computer terminology as well as the components and operating systems features; execute basic mouse techniques, use the keyboard features, and printer; open and exit software programs; utilize storage media such as CDs and flash drives; and identify and use the various toolbars. Part 1 • Interacting with the computer, keyboard, and mouse Part 2 • Windows: Desktop/ Taskbar/Start Menu/ Open Files/Save Files/Flash Drive/Print Documents *If you already use a computer and a mouse, this course is not for you.

Fall Social Media

Please note: These programs will take place in the Multipurpose Room at Hayner Library at Alton Square Mall. Social Media Basics (Class limit: 15) Saturday, October 22, 10:00 a.m.–12 noon We’ll start with an overview of Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest; what they are and what they do. We’ll discuss pitfalls of social media and what you should avoid doing with each site. We will try to set up an account on at least one site, and cover a brief overview of how to upload photos to each site, as well as one on how to interact with other users. This class is presentational only. You do not need to bring laptops and tablets. Facebook Revealed (Class limit: 15) Saturday, November 12, 10:00 a.m.–12 noon

Internet Basics (Class limit: 12) November 2, 6 p.m.–8 p.m. This is an introduction to Web-surfing and e-mail. This class is designed for individuals with little to no experience in using the Internet. This class will teach you how to set up an e-mail account, use basic e-mail features, and use a search engine to locate information.

Flash Drives and Saving Files (Class limit: 12) November 30, 6 p.m.–8 p.m. Flash Drives, USB Drives, Thumb Drives, they’re all the same thing. In this class

Microsoft Word for Beginners (Class Limit: 12) Part 1, November 9, 6 p.m.–8 p.m. Part 2, November 16, 6 p.m.–8 p.m. This class is for the beginning or novice user of Microsoft Word. It totals 2 progressive sessions, which will teach you to create, save, copy, move, and retrieve electronic files. You will also be able to produce a document using a word processing program, edit it, use spell checker, and use editing features such as bold, italics, etc., to produce a finished product. You may register for both sections or register for each separately, according to your need. Topics that will be covered are listed below for each of the 2 sessions. Part 1 • Getting Started • Saving Documents/Page Formatting • Spacing/Columns • Printing/Indenting/Tabs Part 2 • Using Shapes/Text Boxes • Clip Art/ Formatting Pictures • Templates

knowledge for this class. You may bring your own flash drive to practice with after class. Flash drives will NOT be provided.

This class will start with the creation of a Facebook account and will then proceed to finding friends, uploading photos and videos, navigating the different applications, and finding a group to fit you. We’ll learn little tricks to make Facebook easier and more accessible, as well as cover some of the privacy settings. This class is presentational only. You do not need to bring laptops and tablets. Exploring Pinterest and Twitter (Class limit: 15) Saturday, November 12, 2:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m. Starting with the creation of accounts, we will then explore the uses and benefits of both sites, including sending Tweets and Pinning to a Board, uploading a Pin, and the art of “Following” people. This class is presentational only. You do not need to bring laptops and tablets.

you will learn how to use your flash drive properly, regardless of what you call it. Save, copy, and move files from your flash drive to your computer and back again. You do need to have basic computer

Computer Maintenance and Security (Class limit: 12) December 7, 6 p.m.–8 p.m. Explore your computer’s Control Panel. Learn the ins and outs of maintaining your computer, and what you should be doing to keep your machine preforming at top speeds. Learn about virus protection, and when you should run virus scans on your computer to keep it safe. Basic computer knowledge is preferred. You do NOT need your computer or tablets for this class.

e-Book and e-Audio Help for 3M Cloud Library For help downloading e-books and e-audios to your e-reader from the library catalog, librarians Jean Shimunek and Miriam Lozano will conduct a class on Saturday, October 15, 2016, on the basics of downloading e-books and e-audios. The class will be held in the Multipurpose Room of Hayner Library at Alton Square Mall from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Bring your personal reading device so we can help you download e-books or e-audios to it. This class is free of charge but does require registration. To register, call 1-800-6133163. Please leave your name, phone number, the number in your party, and the type of device you have.

TEENSPACE FALL 2016 ACTIVITIES Teen Movie Nights @ the Riverbender.com Community Center Come join the fun after school withTeen Movies @ the Riverbender.com Community Center. Each month Hayner Library will host a movie event exclusively for teens. The movie will be a PG-13 new release. Pizza is on the menu! Movie dates are: Wednesdays, October 19, November 16, and December 14, 2016. Movies start at 3:45 p.m. To register, call Shannon at 433-2872. Books, Books, and More Books! Hey, teens! Come join Hayner Library’s “Teen Book Club.” Once a month get together with other teens to share a cup of Joe and your thoughts about that month’s read. Meetings will be held at the Riverbender.com Community Center Library on: Wednesdays, October 5, November 2, and December 7, 2016, at 4 p.m. Everyone is welcome! For more information, call Shannon at 433-2872. Teen Read Week Event “Read for the Fun of It” The annual Teen Read Week, October 9–15, 2016, will spotlight all the great resources and activities available to help teens build literacy skills while reading for the fun of it. This year’s theme encourages libraries to help teens escape from the day-to-day grind of school, homework, family responsibilities, part-time jobs, and so on, by picking up something to read. We will interpret the theme in ways that highlight a variety of resources in our collection—fantasy novels, sci-fi, beach reads, travel books, tales of adventure and escape, and more! For more information, please call Shannon at 433-2872. Halloween Program – This year we would like to invite all kids ages 12–18 to join Madam Danielle for an evening of fun and fortune. Madam Danielle will do fun tarot card readings and will take a look into her crystal ball. This program will take place on Wednesday, October 26, 2016, at the Riverbender.com Community Center. To attend this program, call Shannon at 433-2872. Registration is required! Holiday Contest – Do you love to decorate cookies? If so, this is the contest for you! Come join us at the Riverbender.com Community Center on Wednesday, December 14, 2016, for our first annual Gingerbread House Decorating Contest. All participants will be given an array of items and thirty minutes to design their gingerbread house. The winner will receive a $25 gift certificate to spend at the Riverbender.com Community Center. Limited space available, so register today at 433-2861. Teen Coloring Meetups – Come meet up with other teens for a fun afternoon of coloring, music, and snacks. Teens will meet at the Riverbender.com Community Center on Wednesday, October 12, 2016, from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Coloring pages and pencils will be supplied. Please call Shannon to register at 433-2872.

Halloween Staff Picks

MOVIES It by Stephen King: Nobody writes about growing up better than Stephen King, especially if you are a bit of an outcast. That’s what makes It so scary! The book flows from situations that all kids face as they are growing up—scary enough— then puts those same kids in unimaginably menacing situations. Pennywise is one of the scariest clowns ever! —Brenda Abbot and Costello Meet Frankenstein (Not Rated): Two bungling baggage handlers find themselves face-to-face with Dracula, the Frankenstein monster, and the Wolf Man—with hilarious results. This film is recognized by the American Film Institute and the Library of Congress’ National Film Registry. —Mary Shadow of the Vampire (Rated R): A real vampire is secretly hired to play Dracula in a 1920s film—with terrifying results. A dark and genuinely creepy award-winning film that earned Willem Dafoe an Academy Award nomination. —Mary Hocus Pocus (Rated PG): Familyfriendly Halloween movie about three sister witches who are resurrected in Salem, Massachusetts, on Halloween night. It’s up to two teenagers, a young girl, and an immortal cat to put an end to the witches’ reign of terror once and for all. —Mary & Shannon It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown (Not Rated): Classic animated film that follows Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Linus, and the gang on their Halloween night adventures. The music alone (provided by the Vince Guaraldi Sextet) is reason enough to watch! —Mary One of the scariest movies I have ever seen was Misery, based on the book by Stephen King. I couldn’t watch the part with Kathy Bates using the sledgehammer; yet I still was compelled to finish it. It really grabbed hold of me. Even the ending was hard to shake off! —Jean Texas Chainsaw Massacre: I’m not easily scared by movies, but for months after watching this one I had to fall asleep listening to music because I was convinced I heard a chainsaw revving up outside! —Theresa Wait Until Dark: A cat-and-mouse thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very end. —Theresa

Michael Jackson’s Thriller: Not exactly a movie, but this music video scared me when I was a little kid. I loved the dance sequence (of course) but I could barely watch the werewolf transformation scene at the beginning, and the zombies rising from their graves was terrifying! —Theresa Practical Magic: Sally and Gillian Owens, born into a magical family, have mostly avoided witchcraft themselves. But when Gillian’s vicious boyfriend, Jimmy Angelo, dies unexpectedly, the Owens sisters give themselves a crash course in hard magic. Rated: PG-13 —Shannon The Nightmare Before Christmas: Jack Skellington, the pumpkin king, has become bored with his routine of frightening people in the “real world.” He accidentally stumbles on Christmastown, all bright colors and warm spirits; he plots to bring Christmas under his control by kidnapping Santa Claus and taking over the role. Rated: PG —Shannon Psycho!!! I couldn’t take a shower for years. —Jan BOOKS Intensity by Dean Koontz: A novel that lives up to its name. It’s the only time I can remember holding my breath while reading, because there were parts of this book that were so intense. —Theresa I have read some of Ruth Rendell books that are pretty scary, psychological thrillers, such as The Water’s Lovely. —Jean The Legend of Sleepy Hollow by Washington Irving: A tale of haunting set in the 1790s countryside of a Dutch settlement (what is now New York). An American classic. —Mary The Berenstain Bears and the Spooky Old Tree by Stan and Jan Berenstain: Delightfully “scary” children’s book that tells the tale of three adventurous little bears who happen upon a “spooky old tree.” —Mary It’s been a while since I’ve read any, but I always loved R. L. Stine teen horror books. One that sticks out in my memory in particular is Beach House. Basically, a group of teens are all hanging out at a beach house together and suddenly they all start getting killed one-by-one, and no one knows who the killer is. It’s a good level of mild suspense for younger readers, but I feel like I would enjoy reading it now, too, even just for nostalgic reasons. —Morgan

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Winter, Spring, Summer, or Fall – All You Have to Do Is Call We would all like to lead mobile, independent lives, but every so often we have to stay still; and when this happens, time has a funny way of slowing down. Say “bye-bye” to boredom with Hayner’s FREE delivery service! For nearly thirty years, Hayner’s Homebound Delivery Service has brought library materials to the doorsteps of senior citizens, people with disabilities, and those recovering from illnesses or surgeries. Getting started is simple: Call (618) 433-2863, and a member of our friendly staff will discuss the program in more detail and gather general information from you, such as whether you will need long- or short-term service. Once you are signed up, materials will be checked out and delivered directly to your house or residential facility. While Hayner Library offers books in largeprint formats as well as regular print, you are not limited to those alone. We offer a wide variety of movies, music, audiobooks, and magazines! Basically, anything that you can check out in person can be delivered. Along with each delivery we will provide you with a

convenient list of all the materials checked out for you to keep as a reference. Furthermore, if you find yourself in need of an extended enrollment, we will supply you with a handy calendar of your delivery dates. And there is no need to worry about falling behind with new releases; we will also bring you a copy of the most recent forthcoming book list containing books being released in the coming months by best-selling authors. We at Hayner Library would like our patrons to have mobile, independent lives. However, if you find yourself homebound for a long or short period of time and are unable to visit us, call (618) 433-2863 and we will visit you! Believe it or not, the Homebound Delivery Service Department consists of only two people! Here is what they have to say about their extraordinary job! Esther (Department Manager) “It is very satisfying to be able to provide library materials to patrons who otherwise would not have access to these items.”

Hector (Courier) “As the person who makes deliveries to the Hayner homebound patrons, to me it is rewarding to bring materials to people who otherwise would not be able to benefit from the great resources that the library offers. A lot of them are very lonely and physically ill, but they let me know with a smile that they appreciate the service we’re providing. I have been blessed to be able to offer words of encouragement for which they are very grateful. I enjoy what I’m doing and personally don’t see this as simply a job but as an opportunity to touch people’s lives with kindness.”