Operation Support Our Troops

Ela Library will run a collection for the troops May 16-30. Help our troops in the Middle East. A variety of specific items are needed for this collection. Visit our website for a detailed list www.eapl.org
We will also collect letters. Please address unsealed letters to "Dear Military Person". No postage needed. If you would like to receive a response, include your name and address. Collection boxes are located in the library's lobby. You can get a list of top ten items at www.osotil.org

Lunch With Bestselling Author Elizabeth Berg

Elizabeth Berg is the author of many bestselling novels as well as two works of nonfiction. Open House was an Oprah's Book Club selection; Durable Goods and Joy School were selected as ALA Best Books of the Year; and Talk Before Sleep was short listed for an Abby award. Her latest release The Last Time I Saw You will be available for purchase. Lunch included. 11am-2pm Thurs. May 6 Fee $25 at Kemper Lakes Golf Club
Please register and pay in person @Ela Library

Book signings 11am-noon @Kemper Lakes

2:30-3:30pm @ Ela Library

Green Your Routine-Recycling Event

Ela Area Public Library will host a recycling event. Learn how easy it is to be green. Activities include: free, secure *shredding of personal documents (limit 3 boxes), household battery recycling, a Swap-a-loosa (re-purpose your old books, CDs, DVDs, yarn & fabric and swap it for something new); a craft; opportunity to talk to local recycling organizations. Sponsored by the Friends of Ela Library, a 501(c)(3) organization. 10am-n00n Sat. May 1(No Registration)
*a donation of a non-perishable food item is requested

Business/Lunch&Learn @Ela Library

Social Media Bootcamp
Blogging,twittering,facebooking, podcasting...is it a good fit for your organization? Understand what the social media landscape looks like today, and discover the tools to develop your own social media strategy or plan. Free lunch. noon-1:30pm Wed., Jan. 20 Please register http://www.eapl.org/


E-Shopping: Tips, Tricks and Transactions
Learn the advantages and disadvantages of shopping online and how to protect yourself. Presented by Karen Chan, University of Illinois Extension Consumer Educator . Free lunch. noon-1:30pm Wed., Feb. 3 Please register http://www.eapl.org/