FROM THE MAGAZINE SHELF

FROM THE MAGAZINE SHELF is an occasional feature of the FOUNTAINDALE LIBRARY REFERENCE BLOG. Postings will highlight titles that you might find of interest, but haven’t yet picked up to read and explore.

If you happen to be a fan of books and enjoy reading reviews and articles about authors and their works in the Chicago Tribune, you may have seen notices about some new publications from that newspaper earlier this year. The new publications are PRINTERS ROW JOURNAL and PRINTERS ROW FICTION. The library now subscribes to both. They come out each Sunday and can be found in our Magazines and Newspapers area on the 2nd Floor, with the magazines.

Among the features of PRINTERS ROW JOURNAL are book reviews, author profiles and essays, book club guides and reports, and news from Midwest publishing circles. PRINTERS ROW FICTION presents original short works of fiction (around two dozen pages, in booklet form) by Chicago authors. The pictures in this post show a recent sample of each of the publications.

Also on the radar of book fans in the Chicagoland area is the major event coming up this weekend, June 9 and 10. Returning for its 28th year is the Chicago Tribune Printers Row Lit Fest. It’s the largest free outdoor literary event in the Midwest. Among this year’s headlining authors will be noted cookbook celebrities Rachael Ray, Rick Bayless, and Daisy Martinez. Also on hand will be former news reporter, Dan Rather and sports writer, Frank DeFord, among others. In all, close to 200 authors will be at the Fest.

The event draws book lovers from across the country and will feature more than 200 booksellers who will be displaying and selling new, used, and antiquarian books. For a more complete listing of what’s happening, check out this link: Chicago Tribune Printers Row Lit Fest.

- Tom D.

What’s New In Adult Programming October 2011

Be sure to check our Events Calender regularly to find out about new and exciting programming. Check out what October has to offer:

• Yoga
• Knitting and Crochet Class
• Knitter’s Nest Weekly Drop-In
• Drawing from A-Z
• Skin Care and Make-Up Application
• Enchanting Door County
• Truly Terrifying Thursdays
• Boil, Boil, Toil and Trouble Tea
• Genealogy Club
• E-Reader’s: Try It Before You Buy It
• Edgy Vampires in the Movies

We also have book clubs – because we know you LOVE to read:

• Coffee and Conversations
• Great Reads
• Horror Book Club
• X-Meets-Y for adults in their 20′s and 30′s

To check for dates and times and to register for these and many other exciting programs, you can visit us online, in person, or call 630-685-4176.

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What’s Going on in October?

There’s always something new and exciting happening at Fountaindale Public Library and we invite you to join us for the fun. Here’s what’s coming for the month of October:

• Wednesday Night Mystery Book Club
• Bolingbrook Writer’s Workshop
• Coffee and Conversation Book club
• Horror Book Discussion Group
• Super Couponing
• X Meets Y Book Club
• Yoga
• Genealogy Meeting
• Great Reads Book Club
• Organizing for the Holidays

As always we offer a selection of computer classes ranging from:

• Basic Computing
• Getting Started on the Internet
• Introduction to Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Intermediate Excel

For details, dates and times, or to register for these events, be sure to visit us online or on site. You can also reach us at 630-685-4176. Spaces may be limited so don’t wait; register today.

Rozie