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Book Discussion at Thomas Ford
Wednesday, December 2, 7:30 p.m.

Infidel Infidel by Ayaan Hirsi Ali

Ayaan Hirsi Ali was born in Somalia and, because of her father's politics, went into exile with her family to Saudi Arabia, then Kenya. As she grew up she became increasingly rebellious against her strict Muslim upbringing and female repression, finally fleeing to the Netherlands where she became involved in politics. This book is an inspiring and beautifully written account of her life and her fight for the rights of Muslim women.

Flu Season Information

With flu season upon us again, patrons will find hand sanitizer and antibacterial wipes for library use at our service desks. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have a wealth of information about such topics as hand washing, h1n1, and vaccines. You can also browse our Health and Medicine Databases at home or in the library for more information about health concerns.

Our Online Library Expands

Thomas Ford has added over sixty new electronic titles to its database collection! This means that you will have access to many more vetted informational resources for your research and interests, ranging from EBSCO's Automobile Repair Reference Center (EBSCO) to Gale's Small Business Resource Center. Many of these databases, including Fine Arts and Music Collection and Health & Wellness Resource Center, give you access to trustworthy articles from magazines, professional journals, and books. All may be accessed from your home at any time with your Thomas Ford library card. For more information, come by or call our Reference Desk, 246-0520.

Museum Adventure Pass

Venture into an aardvark den or master a mythical maze. Come face to face with a human-headed winged bull and sit peacefully in a Japanese garden. Your pass to these adventures and many more is already in your hands. Beginning in September, Thomas Ford Library card holders can receive free admission to 17 exciting museums and cultural institutions throughout the Chicago area, such as the Chicago Botanic Garden, Brookfield Zoo, Graue Mill, Morton Arboretum and Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies.

This special opportunity is made possible by a generous contribution from Macy's in partnership with the Metropolitan Library System.

You must visit the Library to pick up a pass for the museum of your choice. Each museum is contributing four passes each week, good for two to four free admissions depending on location. They are available on a first come, first served basis. So many adventures await! All you need to take part in these learning adventures is a valid library card. Note: You can only check out passes from your home library. One Museum Adventure Pass may be checked out per person, per loan period.

For a full listing of participating institutions and for check-out guidelines, go to www.museumadventure.org, or ask a Reference Librarian the next time you visit the Library.

Join the Thomas Ford Collection Club!

The Thomas Ford Library Board and Thomas Ford Library Foundation have unveiled a new way for you to support your library and community. Through the Thomas Ford Collection Club, you can designate gifts that will strengthen Library's collections. For further details, check our Thomas Ford Collection Club web page.