Be prepared! Don't miss this free open house event at the Library on Saturday,
May 17 from
10 a.m.-3 p.m. on safety and disaster awareness as well as community preparedness.
Special Events
- LifeSource Blood Drive from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. – Appointments are appreciated, but walk-ins are welcome. To schedule an appointment, please call the Library at 847/438-3433 or logon to http://www.lsbrighten.org/ and use our sponsor code LZ27.
- Touch A Truck from 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
- Meet Mascots from the Police and Fire Departments from 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
- Safety and Basic First Aid Presentations from 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.– Educational sessions on a variety of topics will take place every 30 minutes. See schedule below.
- Free Culver's custard from 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
- K-9 Demonstration Featuring Maxx from the Wauconda Police Department at noon.
- Illinois/Wisconsin Search and Rescue Dogs Demonstration at 1 p.m.
Presentations
10:30 a.m. -- Basic First Aid
11 a.m. -- Fire Extinguisher Demonstration
11:30 a.m. -- Medications -- Preparing for Individuals With Special Needs
noon -- AED Overview
1 p.m. -- Getting Started -- How to Prepare a Home Safety Kit
1:30 p.m. -- Is Your Child's Car Seat Properly Installed
2 p.m. -- Have a Plan
2:30 p.m. -- Water Safety -- WHALE (Water Habits are Learned Early) Tales -- for children in grades K-3rd
Cosponsored with the Lake Zurich Fire Department, Lake Zurich, Hawthorn Woods and Kildeer Police Departments, Red Cross, Good Shepherd Hospital, Coast Guard, Illinois/Wisconsin Search and Rescue Dogs and other community organizations.
Free key chain flashlights (while supplies last) and hourly raffles. No registration required.
Funded by a grant awarded by the Illinois State Library (ISL), a Division of the Office of Secretary of State, using funds provided by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), under the federal Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA).