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Alsip-Merrionette Park Public Library District

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Historic Photos

Some important milestones in the history of the Alsip-Merrionette Park Library. Video created for the Grand Opening of the renovated building, March 2013
Alsip Library History
Trailer staffed by volunteers
1970 Ribbon Cutting for Trailer
Library Trailer
Bookmobile Exterior
Bookmobile Interior
May 1973 Referendum for a Library District
Voters Say Yes!
Thank You to the Voters
Library Doors are Open
Trustees Sworn In
September 1973
First Library Board Meets
L to R: Mary McKendree Poremba, John Woodville, Matt Cramer
Board at Work
Library in a House
Trustee John Woodville and friends created award-winning floats for a number of years.
Trustee Woodville as Ben Franklin
Parade Promotion
Storefront at 11951 S Pulaski
Homework
Library Materials
Circulation Desk
Trustee John Woodville with the long-time mayor
Trustee and Mayor Andrews
Story Times
Halloween in Youth Dept.
Anita Boyer portrays a witch
Fun Programs
Young Patrons
Flannel Graph
Land for New Building
1980 Groundbreaking
Time Capsule in 1981
Staff gather in newly-built 1981 building
Library Staff
1980-1990s Library
Trustee Schneider poses (with The Polar Express book) for a staff-created READ poster.
Trustee Mary Jane Schneider
Library Board President Mary Poremba
Trustee Judy Buergel
Former Trustee Sandy Ceretto
Mr. Woodville holds a train book as he poses on the Youth Services train in 2005.
Trustee John Woodville
Business Manager Cathy Regan
In 2004, older building
Adult Librarian Maritza Ruiz in 2004
In older building
Rosalind Peterson in Patron Services
Cynthia Blietz's bear was our model for this staff-designed shirt.
2004 Summer Reading Program Shirts
Former Director Ruthann Swanson with Patron Services Assistant Marie Slak
2005 Toy Drive
Maritza Ruiz (L) and Mary Poremba (R) pose with the program rpesenters
White Sox History Program
2008
Tom Hartmann at the Reference Desk
2008
Our First Digital Sign
2008
Kathy Alberts Works on our DVD Collection
L to R: Cynthia Blietz, Shelver Gwen, Former Director Ruthann Swanson, Current Director Sarah Cottonaro
AMPL Winning Trivia Team
L to R: Director Ruthann Swanson, Trustees Schneider, Engelbrecht, McKendree Poremba, Dujsik
Trustee Groundbreaking: Fall 2011
Director and Staff at the Groundbreaking
Ground is Broken!
Fall 2011- Library Closes for Renovation
Library Moves to Swing Space for Renovation
Temporary Library at 12838 Cicero
Ed and Nancy hard at work.
Temporary Patron Services
We spent 16 months at 12838 Cicero Avenue
Temporary Library
Temporary Reference Area
Temporary Youth Area
Birds Eye View
Meanwhile, back at 11960 Pulaski. . .
Renovation Begins
The trustees check out the progress made in the renovated building.
Inspecting the Renovation
Wiring the Internet Cafe
Preparing the Youth Area
Our helpful moving company transported the books and equipment to the temporary space and back to the renovated library.
February 2013
Moving the Books
Helpful Movers
Trustees Bob Olson and Mary Poremba watch the move.
Trustees Olson and Poremba
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Current Photos

Rebecca and Barb in Patron Services
New Books and Library of Things
Teen Collection
Read to a dog
Once Upon a Cuento
Painting
Play Time
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Youth Videos

Steam Train, Dream Train by Sherri Duskey Rinker read by Sergio
Steam Train, Dream Train by Sherri Duskey Rinker read by Sergio
Harry and the Snow King by Ian Whybrow read by Jimena
Harry and the Snow King by Ian Whybrow read by Jimena
Danny's First Snow by Leonid Gore read by Alyson
Danny’s First Snow by Leonid Gore read by Alyson
Goodnight Little One by Margaret Wise Brown read by Esmeralda
Goodnight Little One by Margaret Wise Brown read by Esmeralda
Porque te Amo Mucho by Guido Van Genechten read by Alina
Porque te Amo Mucho by Guido Van Genechten read by Alina
Sleepyheads by Sandra J. Howatt read by Alyson
Sleepyheads by Sandra J Howatt read by Alyson
Sleepy Bears by Mem Fox read by Jimena
Sleepy Bears by Mem Fox read by Jimena
Con Mucho Amor by Jenny Torres Sanchez read by Esmeralda
Con Mucho Amor by Jenny Torres Sanchez read by Esmeralda
Hush Little Polar Bear by Jeff Mack read by Gabby
Hush Little Polar Bear by Jeff Mack read by Gabby
Katie Discovers Winter by Liesbet Slegers read by Alyson
Katie Discovers Winter by Liesbet Slegers read by Alyson
I Color Myself Different by Colin Kaepernick read by Sergio
I Color Myself Different by Colin Kaepernick read by Sergio
La Llama Llama Rojo Pijama by Anna Dewdney read by Alina
La Llama Llama Rojo Pijama by Anna Dewdney ready by Alina
Sleepyheads by Sandra J Howatt ready by Alyson
Sleepyheads by Sandra J Howatt read by Alyson
Goodnight Lulu by Paulette Bogan read by Daniella
Goodnight Lulu by Paulette Bogan read by Daniella
A Kiss Goodnight by Claire Freedman read by Jimena
A Kiss Goodnight by Claire Freedman read by Jimena
Bedtime for Sweet Creatures by Nikki Grimes read by Crystal
Bedtime for Sweet Creatures by Nikki Grimes read by Crystal
Time to Say Goodnight by Sally Lloyd-Jones read by Gabby
Time to Say Goodnight by Sally Lloyd Jones read by Gabby
Con Mucho Amor by Jenny Torres Sanchez read by Esmeralda
Con Mucho Amor by Jenny Torres Sanchez read by Esmeralda
Night Night, Emily by Claire Freedman  read by Alyson
Night Night, Emily by Claire Freedman read by Alyson
Spanish Family Storytime Week 2 Yellow/Amarillo
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Instructional Videos

Learn about several genealogy databases: HeritageQuest, Fold3 and Ancestry Library. For additional information, contact the Information Desk at 708.926.7024.
Genealogy Databases
Get an overview of Ancestry Library Edition from Proquest. Please note that it must be used in the library building. For additional information, contact the Information Desk: 708.926.7024.
Ancestry.com Offered by ProQuest
Tips to help you use hoopla on your Android phone or tablet. Questions? Contact the Information Desk at 708.926.7024.
Introduction to hoopla for Android
Get tips on using the SWAN Libraries Mobile App! Questions? Call the Information Desk at 708.926.7024.
SWAN Libraries Mobile App: Getting Started
Learn how to use the SWAN Library Services app to see your checkouts, find books in our catalog, and much more!
How to Use the SWAN Library Services App
Find out how to use the Libby app to checkout ebooks and eaudiobooks on your mobile device! Log in with your library card to get started.
How to Use Libby
Find obituaries and more!  Available with your Alsip-Merrionette Park Library card or in the library building. Start at alsiplibrary.info and select Research Databases. Contact the Adult Services Department for additional information: 708.926.7024.
HeritageHub powered by NewsBank
Find out how to use Hoopla with your library card and check out ebooks, movies, TV shows, music, and more with your library card! Watch this video to get started!
How to Use Hoopla
Are you curious about taking a DNA test for genealogy, health or fun? Not sure which one is right for you? Well, dare to compare! Our presentation will review the options, so you can decide which test kit is right for you. Link to the PDF of the presentation here (as the slides are cut off in the video.)
DNA Tests for Genealogy and Health
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