Villa Park Public Library

On the Job Front: Upcoming Veterans Career Fair & Workshop

Adult Services — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 17:12:32 +0000

Veterans Career Fair

College of DuPage, Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs and the Illinois Department of employment Security (IDES) are hosting a FREE career fair for veterans, military personnel and their spouses on Tuesday, July 9 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

College of DuPage

Student Services Center (SSC) Atrium

425 Fawell Blvd.

Glen Ellyn, IL

To register: cod.edu/veteranscareerfair

Pre-registration closes Wednesday, June 26 at 5 p.m.

Pre-career fair workshop

How to Navigate a Career Fair

College of DuPage

Student Services Center (SSC)

Room 3260 (Veterans Lounge)

425 Fawell Blvd,

Glen Ellyn, IL

This workshop take place on Wednesday, June 26 at 11 a.m. It will focus on interviewing techniques and perfecting a 30-second elevator pitch. You will also learn what documents you need to bring with you.

To register: cod.edu/veteranscareerfair

An Imaginary Conversation

jcooper — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 14:28:14 +0000

In light of the interesting titles that have been published recently, I began to imagine a conversation between two popular suspense authors using their titles as the conversation progresses.

Imagine, if you will, the following chat between Mary Higgins Clark and Lisa Jackson………

Mary Higgins Clark - Where Are You Now?

Lisa Jackson - You Don’t Want to Know

MHC - Daddy’s Gone a Hunting

LJ - Running Scared

MHC - I’ll Walk Alone

LJ - Shiver

On the Job Front: Area-Wide Job Fair on Thursday, June 20

Adult Services — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:32:11 +0000

AREA-WIDE
EMPLOYMENT JOB FAIR
Real Jobs – Real Employers

Thursday, June 20th
10am – 4pm

Veteran’s early
access
10am – 11am

General admission
11am – 4pm
Niles West High School
5701 W. Oakton Street, Skokie, IL

For details visit: www.worknetncc.com and look in main news “Upcoming Job Fairs”
•FREE PARKING – Public Transportation via CTA/PACE Bus • No registration required for job
seekers • Dress professionally • Bring resumes • Come prepared for immediate interviews •
Employer details will be available on the website by 6/15.

The Illinois workNet Center and Business and Career Services Inc. provide equal access to all job seekers. For specific access
information or accommodation requests please email: contact@bcsillinois.org

Sci-Fi Characters Who Survived Their Planet’s Destruction

mrundgren — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:21:14 +0000

For years, in books and movies Science Fiction movies often have plot lines that involve characters who survive the destruction of their home planet.

Neil Spencer wrote an interesting article exploring that topic. For the full article click here.

Some books to try:

Small Business: It’s National Small Business Week June 17 – 21

Adult Services — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 18:38:05 +0000

SBA is gearing up for National Small Business Week, June 17-21. This year the organization is offering educational panels and workshops on topics like how to start business, social media 101, how to protect your business against cyber security threats, how to start exporting, to name a few. This year marks the 50th anniversary of National Small Business Week.

It is possible to tune into events via live stream at www.sba.gov/smallbusinessweek, and by joining the daily Google + Hangouts with additional business and social media experts. During National Small Business Week, you are also encouraged to visit your favorite local small business and tell about it on Twitter with the official hashtag #SBW2013.

Hang Out with SBA and Industry Experts

As part of National Small Business Week, SBA is hosting a series of Google+ Hangouts which will be streamed live at www.sba.gov/smallbusinessweek, http://www.youtube.com/sba, and http://plus.google.com/+sbagov. All Hangouts will start at 4pm ET. Topics and panelists include:

June 17 – Getting Started with Social Media

Panelists from Twitter, Constant Contact, W20 Group and Google will hang out. Bill Murphy Jr., author and columnist for Inc.com will moderate the Hangout.

June 18- Managing Your Business’s Online Reputation

Panelists from Yelp, LinkedIn, OpenSky, Dun and Bradstreet Credibility Corp., Google and Manta will hang out. Rieva Lesonsky, CEO of GrowBiz Media will moderate the Hangout.

June 19- How a Mentor Can Help Your Business

Panelists from the SBA’s Office of Entrepreneurial Development, America’s Small Business Development Centers, and Women’s Business Centers will hang out. Fran Tarkenton, NFL legend and entrepreneur will moderate the Hangout.

June 20- How to Get a Business Loan

Panelists from Wells Fargo, SCORE, SBA Office of Capital Access, and SBA loan recipient Ninkasi Brewing Company will hang out. Calvin Goings, SBA regional administrator will moderate the Hangout.

Founding Fathers

Adult Services — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 17:08:56 +0000

While it is hard to believe, the 4th of July is almost here! To celebrate our nation’s birthday take a look at our new display of biographies of the founding fathers. Learn about the men (and women…despite the term founding “fathers”) who made our nation possible and created the documents we are still governed by today. The display can be found on the first floor in Adult Services near the windows.

For more information, visit the library in person, call us at 630.834.1164 ext. 104, or check us out online: www.vppl.info

A Long Walk to Water by Linda Sue Park

MissSusan — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 01:28:36 +0000

The setting for A Long Walk to Water is Sudan, an African country experiencing civil war, and there are two stories told. One story is set in 1985 and the other in 2008. We see how extremely difficult life is in this African desert nation, where the struggle for survival literally takes all the time and energy of our young characters Salva and Nya. Imagine walking for hours each day to fetch water for your household. Imagine fleeing violence and walking with a group of near-strangers for days without food. There is no time for school for either of these children, no time for playing, very little food or water, and no comfortable bed at night. Based on a true story, this novel shares how hope and hard work can bring about positive change for the future.

Summer Reading Club

admin — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 14:13:13 +0000

Check out this great video about our summer reading club!

(VPPL Summer Reading Club by mpolanek )

FYI: FEMA Disaster Assistance

Adult Services — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 20:59:26 +0000

If you sustained losses or damage from severe storms or flooding, you may be eligible for disaster aid.

You can call to apply: 1.800.621.3362
The TTY number is: 1.800.462.7585For 711 or Video Relay Service, call: 1.800.621.3362
For more information or to apply, go to: www.DisasterAssistance.gov
Or apply on your smartphone at: m.fema.gov

When you apply for disaster assistance please have the following available:

Social Security Number (including your spouse’s)
Private insurance information, if available
Address and zip code of the damaged property
Directions to the damaged home or property
Daytime telephone number
A telephone number where you can be reached or sent a message
A mailing address
If you want your disaster assistance funds sent directly to your bank, provide the FEMA agent with your bank account type (savings / checking), account number and routing number.

Disaster recovery assistance for eligible recipients is available without regard to race, color, gender, religion, national origin, age, disability, English proficiency or economic status.

Villa Park – Elmhurst Chess Club

Mona — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 23:35:58 +0000

At Villa Park Public Library: June 28, July 19
At Elmhurst Public Library: July 5

Chess coach Ed Thomas will facilitate these sessions, held at the Villa Park Public Library and the Elmhurst Public Library (125 S. Prospect Avenue) two Fridays each month. Chess enthusiasts will have fun playing chess while improving their skills and strategy. Be sure to bring your Villa Park Public Library card to the Elmhurst sessions, too.