Ela Area Public Library

The Friends of Ela Library are no longer accepting donations of books, CDs, DVDs, computer software and other items.

Please consider donating these items to the following organizations:
Barrington Area Public Library
Fremont Public Library
Wauconda Area Public Library

Join Gary R. Peplinski, MD, FACS and colleagues from General Surgery at Mercy Health System, Janesville, WI, as they discuss and demonstrate the new advances in minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery with the daVinci computer-assisted system on Monday, February 15 from 5:30-8 p.m. The daVinci Computer-Based Surgical System provides surgeons with an alternative to traditional laparoscopic or open operations with greater precision. Dr. Peplinski and colleagues will discuss what encompasses computer-assisted surgery and the many advantages to using the daVinci System. Currently, this technology is being used at Mercy Hospital for operations for the colon, adrenal gland, spleen, hiatal hernia, gastroesophageal reflux (GERD), uterus, and prostate. Free dinner beginning at 5:30PM, enter to win an I-Pod NANO, I-Robot Roomba, giveaways and much more!

Want to make this an especially lucky year? Don’t miss the Library’s Chinese New Year Celebration on Saturday, February 13 from 1-4 p.m. Families and children of all ages will enjoy an afternoon of music, crafts, live performances, light refreshments and all the festivities we associate with this time. No registration is required.
· 1-2 p.m. The Chicago Chinese Cultural Center will perform The Story of the Lion Dance featuring colorful costumes and music.
· 2-3 p.m. Multi-instrumentalist Kerry Leung will entertain with a Moon Concert. Hear melodies played on flutes, the Chinese Lute, mandolin, fiddle and Moon guitar.
· 3-4 p.m. Students from the Fenghua Chinese Academy in Lake Zurich will demonstrate several ancient Chinese arts including folk dancing and Tai Chi.

If you know someone who doesn't have a library card, this promotion is for you. Bring a friend to the Libray to register for a new library card and we'll give you a picnic blanket tote. Just stop by the Circulation Desk with your friend to receive your gift.

To apply for a free library card, please bring two forms of identification, one showing proof of current address within the Ela Area Public Library District. The Library District includes most, but not all, of Lake Zurich, Kildeer, Hawthorn Woods and some surrounding unincorporated areas. To obtain an Ela library card you must live within our District.

Most of our 2,600 digital audiobooks will now sync with your iPod®, iPhone®, iPod touch®, and iPod nano®. Enjoy our popular collection of bestselling fiction, mystery, romance, nonfiction, children’s, and young adult titles. Click here for more information.

The Ela Area Public Library recently installed a new pay-for-print software system that's easier to use and provides many exciting new features. Users now have the ability to print from wireless laptops, email-enabled cell phones, off-site locations such as your home or office or anywhere you have access to the Internet.

In addition to the new system, the Library now offers two new high-capacity color laser printers for public use.

For instructions on remote printing, click on the Remote Printing link on the left. For a brief overview of how the new system works, check out our Library Print System page.

If you get stuck, just ask one of our friendly staff for assistance.

Did you know the Library provides notary service at the Reference Desk located on the second floor? There have been some changes in the notary law and our procedures, so please read our Notary Procedures before coming, call us at (847) 438-3433 x502 or Instant Message (IM) us at http://www.eapl.org/ask/index.asp with your questions.

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Have you ever wondered how much you would pay out-of-pocket for the Library services you use? The figure might surprise you.