1. Consider putting audiobooks by type instead of mixed CDs and cassettes.  People can only use one or the other.

We agree – we will do this in January!

2.  No food for fines?  No hat, mittens tree?  Why?  Disappointed and sad.

Our Food for Fines program ran from mid December through January 12. In addition, outerwear donations were welcome.  All of the items (food or clothing) will be donated to the Wauconda/Island Lake Food Pantry during the week of January 13. 

3.  Please buy “And They’re Off” by Phil Georgeoff.  I love horse racing.  Great book, I’ve heard.

This book has been purchased.

4.  Wonderful fondue program!! The instructor is entertaining, interesting, and knowledgeable.  Please keep up the great work!

We’re happy to hear that you enjoyed the program!  Check the January issue of the library newsletter for more fun cooking & craft programs.

5.  I have two kids ages 7 and 9.  I often feel that our library is great, but sometimes we don’t or can’t find anything for this age group (7-11) to do.  They are not little kids but not quite young adults.  Our library needs to find interesting and stimulating things for this age group to do.  It seems both the park district and the library seem to ignore this age group.  Please help!  Things especially geared toward boys are hard to find.

We will be offering several programs this winter designed specifically for children in grades 1-3 (the “Happy Birthday, Dear Author” club) and 3-5 (the “Reading Patch Club” and “Win With Reading.”) Additionally, we will be sponsoring a children’s author visit: Jim Aylesworth will be coming to the library on Sunday, February 16^th.  There will be art classes during National Library Week in April and six drop-in craft days throughout winter and early spring. You can read all about these programs in the January issue of the library’s newsletter or on the library’s web site. We hope to see you and your children at the library often!