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ADULT PROGRAMMING
WHAT IS
INSIDE
HOW THE LIBRARY CAN ASSIST
PARENTS AS CHILDREN RETURN
TO SCHOOL
As the back-to-school season approaches, public
libraries are invaluable resources for parents preparing
their children for a successful academic year. Libraries
offer a wealth of free materials such as books,
educational games, and multimedia resources that can
help reinforce learning and spark curiosity.
Additionally, public libraries can serve as a hub for
community connections and support. Through storytimes,
homework help sessions, and reading challenges,
libraries create opportunities for children to engage with
their peers and develop essential skills in a supportive
environment. For parents, these programs can provide
practical tips and tools to enhance their child's learning
experience at home, making the transition back to school
smoother and more enjoyable for the whole family.
THE SCOOP
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The official newsletter of
the Whiting Public Library
TECH CORNER
STAFF PICKS
INSIDE SCOOP
CHILDREN AND TEENS
BESTSELLERS
FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY
LIBRARY INFORMATION
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C O M I N G U P A T T H E L I B R A R Y
Teen Corner
TEEN VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT:
ERIN LASETER, 16
School: Whiting High School
Grade: 11
Future Career: Cosmetologist
Hobbies: Sewing, crochet, hanging with friends
Favorite program or thing at the library: Pride Club
& Tween/Teen Makers
T.A.B.
The Teen Advisory Board (T.A.B.) is a group of teens in
grades 7-12 who meet the first Wednesday of the month to
play games, chat, review books, plan teen events, and
volunteer at the library. Free membership is required and
entitles you to volunteering opportunities and exclusive
events at the library, including after-hours events,
participating in library social media, and putting your own
programs together. Register online (scan the code below for
more info!)
Teen Advisory Board (TAB) Meetings:
Every first Wednesday at 2:30pm. Must be registered.
Tween/Teen Makers:
10/10 3:15pm - DIY Press-On Nails (registration required)
11/14 3:15pm - Glass Magnets
12/12 3:15pm - Shrinky Dinks
Teen Anime:
10/25 3:15pm - Spooky Origami
11/22 3:15pm - Candy Sushi
12/27 3:15pm - TBD
Pride, No Prejudice:
Meets 4th Tuesdays from 6pm-7:30pm. Informal social club for
LGBTQ+ teens and allies.
Teen Programming
Check out more details in the
Teen Newsletter, News Flash
Children’s Programming
Night Owls Storytime:
Every first Tuesday of the month. Stuffed Animal Sleepover
in December!
Preschool Storytime:
Every Wednesday at 10am
Monday Mash-Up:
Every Monday after school
Barbie Club:
Every second Tuesday at 3:15pm
Family Bingo:
Every second Tuesday at 6pm. Bluey bingo in November!
Lego Club:
Every third Wednesday at 2:30pm
Itty Bitty Storytime:
Second and fourth Fridays at 10am
Little Explorers Sensory Play:
Every third Friday at 10am
Family Game Night:
Every fourth Tuesday at 6pm
Kids Crafternoons:
Every fourth Wednesday at 2:30pm
Art Club:
Every fourth Thursday at 3:15pm (no Art Club in Nov. & Dec.
due to holidays)
Upcoming Special Events
Bleached Skull T-Shirts - 10/19 @ 2pm
Bring your own black shirt
Balloon Show & Trick or Treat - 10/29 @ 6pm
Show at 6pm, trick-or-treating following the show
Kids Vote - 11/5 all day long
Bring your kids to the library to vote for their favorite pet!
Pictures with Santa - 12/7 @ 12:30-2:30
Noon Year’s Eve Party - 12/31 @ 11am
Dancing and countdown!
A Big Thank You!
I’d like to take a moment to send out a heartfelt thank-you to everyone who has donated snacks for our After-School Snack
Initiative! This program, which we started last year, is entirely supported by generous donations. The kids and I are so
grateful for your kindness—it’s truly helping to keep the kids fueled and happy after school. We appreciate you! We are
always accepting (individually pre-packaged) snacks!
New Phonics Books Are Here!
We’ve been busy growing our Phonics book collection, designed to help kids build their reading and writing skills by
connecting letters and sounds. These books are perfect for beginners and reluctant readers, offering fun, engaging stories
that help build confidence step by step. Plus, we have online printable worksheets and interactive kits full of games that
make learning even more exciting. Stop by and let us help you find the right resources to support your little reader!
STEAM Kits for the Win!
Don’t forget, we also have a great selection of take-home STEAM kits packed with games, activities, and toys all centered
around science, technology, engineering, art, and math. Each kit comes with books and fun activities for the whole family
to enjoy together. You can check them out for a week with an adult library card. These kits are a fantastic way to spark
creativity and learning at home! Ms. Adrienne
Youth Services Librarian
C H I L D R E N A N D T E E N S
October 22 At 6pm
Trivia Night
Are You Afraid Of The Dark?
History Of Beer
Join Us For A Night Of
Treats And Scary Tales
This Program Is
Suited For Teens
And Adults
October 19 At 2pm
October 26 At 2pm
October 4th At 6pm
With Tony
Mary Shelley
Come Watch An Interesting
Documentary Every Week
REAL REELS
Thursdays At 2:30 pm
October 3 - Street Gang
October 17 - Spaceship Earth
October 24 - Twist
October 31 - Maidentrip.
October Documentaries
Come test your trivia
knowledge and see if
your team comes out
on top!!!
A prize will be
awarded to the
winning team
Scott Pointon will discuss
the history of beer.
This program will
quench your thirst for
knowledge and leave
you with a newfound
appreciation for the
brew that has stood
the test of time.
Megan Wells will
transport the
audience to the
shores of Lake
Geneva, where the
idea for this
groundbreaking novel
Frankenstein was
conceived.
Travels With Tony
Nov 26th At 6pm
Trivia Night
United States, Lyndon Baines
Johnson amidst the JFK
assassination and during his
presidency.
Dec 3rd At 6pm
Trivia Night
FAMILY Chocolate
BINGO
Each BINGO winner
will win a candy bar.
This program is for
all ages. Children
must be with
an adult.
C O M I N G S O O N T O T H E L I B R A R Y
Every Tuesday At 11amEvery Monday
At 2:00pm
Cards & Conversations
Stop By the library
every week to
play some cards
A Fun Exercise
Program To Help
You Stay Fit!
We Got The Beat
A D U L T P R O G R A M M I N G
OCTOBER
Jim Gibbon will
discuss his years as a
sales representative
for the E.J. Brach &
Sons Candy
Company. He will take
you back to a time
when life was sweet.
Nov 2nd At 2pm
The Sweetest Job Ever
NOVEMBER DECEMBER
Nov 23rd At 2pm
Journey on a cinematic tour
through the seasons in
Michiana. The trip begins in
the Spring with a stop to the
South Bend History Museum.
In the Summer you will visit
some historic homes in
Elkhart.
The Fall season will take you to the Potawatomi
Zoo. And, the year ends with a visit to Michigan
City’s Barker Mansion decked out for the holidays.
With Tony
Come test your trivia
knowledge and see if
your team comes out
on top!!!
A prize will be
awarded to the
winning team
Nov 30th At 2pm
Bob Nelson Book Signing
Join author Bob Nelson as he
talks about his book “LBJ’s
Mortal Wound. This is an
“inside look” at one family’s
struggles against the
President of the
Come Watch An Interesting
Documentary Every Week
REAL REELS
Thursdays At 2:30 pm
November 21 - Becoming Santa
November Documentary
With Tony
Come test your trivia
knowledge and see if
your team comes out
on top!!!
A prize will be
awarded to the
winning team
December 7th At 1:30pm
December 14 At 2pm
A Midcentury Christmas
Historian Leslie Goddard
will talk about Christmas
in America from the
1940s through
the 1960s.
December 14th
10am - 4pm
Friends Of The Library
Craft Fair & Bake Sale
Come buy some
homemade Items and
some yummy baked
goods
Come Watch An Interesting
Documentary Every Week
REAL REELS
Thursdays At 2:30 pm
December 5 - Dear Santa
December 12 - Believe
December 19 - Dreaming of a
Jewish Christmas
December Documentaries
Every 3rd Tuesday 6pm
A Fun Night of
Crafting and
Painting for Adults!
Adult Crafting Night
Bookworm Book Club
Oct 23 - Frankenstein
Nov 20 - Jeeves
Dec 18 - Killers of a Certain Age
I N S I D E S C O O P
Did you know that the Whiting Public Library has a Library of Things? The Library of Things is
an ever-expanding collection of items that aim to make your life easier (such as with the Sun
Joe Pressure Washer), delight you (with our Giant Jenga), or allow you to try something you
have thought about purchasing (such as a telescope, a camping tent, or a ping-pong set).
Access to the New York Times newspaper, games, and recipes, as well as the
Wirecutter and the Athletic, are now free with your Whiting Library card!
I N S I D E S C O O P
MANGA/ COMIC NEWS!!
Discover everything manga has to
offer for free with your library card!
Read popular manga series—like
Attack on Titan, Battle Angel Alita,
One Piece, My Happy Marriage,
Naruto, Vampire Knight, Deadman
Wonderland, My Neighbor Seki and
Berserk—online or download them to
your mobile device with the Hoopla
Digital app or with the Libby app.
Our constantly growing collection
means both seasoned manga readers
and those new to the format can
always find something fresh and
exciting to read.
T E C H C O R N E R
“Libraries store the energy that fuels the imagination.
They open up windows to the world and inspire us to
explore and achieve, and contribute to improving our
quality of life” Sidney Sheldon
WHAT TO WATCH!
With your Whiting Public Library card
you can now watch must-see classic
films or indulge in Indie festival and
world cinema sourced from award-
winning filmmakers globally.
Each month you’ll get 30 viewing
tickets. Each video will say how
many tickets are needed and the
lending period. Kanopy can be
accessed from any device, including
iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku and
Chromecast.
Kids can also enjoy Kanopy’s wide
range of children’s content with a
variety of age-appropriate animated
storybooks, movies and shows.
T E C H C O R N E R
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERS NOW AVAILABLE FOR CHECK OUT AT WPL
N E W A T T H E W P L
BESTSELLERS NOW AVAILABLE AT WPL
S T A F F P I C K S
CHECK OUT WHAT OUR STAFF IS READING!!
BOOK REVIEWER: ANGELA
TITLE: SLOW DANCE
AUTHOR: RAINBOW ROWELL
Rainbow Rowell's "Slow Dance" is an exquisite portrayal of love, friendship, and the
enduring power of connection. Set against the backdrop of North Omaha, the story
follows Shiloh and Cary, childhood best friends whose lives took unexpected turns.
Rainbow masterfully weaves together past and present, unraveling their intertwined
history with tender nostalgia and raw emotion. Shiloh, now in her thirties and grappling
with a life vastly different from her teenage dreams, finds herself unexpectedly reunited
with Cary at a friend's wedding. What unfolds is a poignant exploration of second
chances and the complexities of growing up.
The characters are beautifully nuanced, each carrying their regrets and hopes, yet united
by a bond that time couldn't erase. Rainbow Rowell's prose is heartfelt and evocative,
effortlessly capturing the bittersweet essence of missed opportunities and rediscovered
love.
"Slow Dance" is not just a romance story; it's a testament to the enduring strength of
friendship and the resilience of the human heart. Rainbow Rowell invites readers on a
nostalgic journey, reminding us that sometimes, the most meaningful dances are the ones
that take us back to where it all began.
My top recommendation is Assistant to the
Villain by Hannah Nicole Maehrer. From the
start, I was captivated by the characters,
especially the dynamic between Evie Sage
and the Villain—it made for such an
entertaining read! Even the blurb is intriguing
and draws you in:
ASSISTANT WANTED: A notorious, high-ranking
villain seeks a loyal, level-headed assistant
for unspecified office tasks, supporting staff
in random mayhem, terror, and other Dark
Things. In General—discretion is required.
Excellent benefits.
Their witty banter kept each chapter lively,
and the mystery surrounding the “bad” guy
had me eagerly turning pages. I don’t want to
spoil anything, but I promise you’ll thoroughly
enjoy this book!
BOOK REVIEWER: ASHLEY
TITLE: ASSISTANT TO THE VILLAIN
AUTHOR: HANNAH NICOLE MAEHRER
One of the summer’s latest books I loved was The Glassmaker
by Tracy Chevalier. The story takes place with the Russo family
in 1486 on the island of Murano near Venice with the main
focus being on Orsola Rosso the eldest daughter in a family of
glassblowers. Chevalier started out in 1486 and ends the story
in the present time and uniquely plays with the concept of
time. Time plays a vital role in the story, and time passes
differently for the people of Venice and Murano than for
everyone else on the continent. What I loved about this novel
is that it shows how artisan families survived on their crafts
and the importance of women in the history of glass making,
especially with glass beads from the Rosetta bead to seed
beads made and strung up by women called impiraressa.
Chevalier weaves fictional characters alongside historical
figures from Maria Barovier, the inventor of the Rosetta bead,
Josephine Bonaparte, and the Marchesa Luisa Casati. Readers
are pulled into a world where the concept of time stops and
focuses on the love and losses of the women of one family
through the centuries. Venetian glass-making was heavily
guarded, and there were periods when glassmakers who left
the island to move to other parts of Italy or Europe were
executed to protect the secrets of the trade. If you like glass
figurines, glass beads, or crafts in general, you would like this
novel and be intrigued by the process of making glass and
how intense it is to work with glass. Orsola Rosso is a strong,
independent woman who fights for herself and her passions,
while Chevalier tells the history of glass-making and Venice
through Orsola.
BOOK REVIEWER: EMILY
TITLE: THE GLASSMAKER
AUTHOR: TRACY CHEVALIER
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