Events for Adults

Thursday, May 24 2012, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Adult
Main Library

How strong is your profile? Bring your resume and increase your visibility online with help from the Harper College Professional Center.

Wednesday, May 30 2012, 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Adult
Main Library

National Senior Health and Fitness Day
Wednesday, May 30
Bring a sack lunch and stay for both of these programs. Beverages and healthy snacks will be served.

Because of the aging of our population, fall prevention is becoming more and more important! However, having an accident or fall can happen to anyone, anytime! Don't let it happen to you! Join Susan Grossinger, Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital's Older Adult/Senior Advocate Coordinator to learn the risk factors for falling and how to take control to prevent it!

Wednesday, May 30 2012, 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Adult
Main Library

Bring a sack lunch and stay for both of these programs. Beverages and healthy snacks will be served.
Ellin Learned, Registered Dietitian, from AgeOptions, will teach participants how to eat healthier by using simple guidelines. Find out how to choose foods low in saturated fat, sodium and calories and how to sort out information and misinformation in the media. Meal tips, healthy snack tips and recipe substitutions will also be discussed.

Wednesday, May 30 2012, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Adult
Main Library

A clinician from Alexian Brothers Neurosciences Institute will help you understand more about stroke-it’s prevention, treatment and recovery
To sign up, please call 1-866-ALEXIAN or log
onto www.alexianbrothershealth.org.

Thursday, May 31 2012, 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Adult
Main Library

How to make the most of your Apple iPhone/iPad

Thursday, Jun 07 2012, 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Adult
Main Library

Come play a game with us! To register, please call 847-358-5881, ext. 132.

Thursday, Jun 07 2012, 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Adult
Off Site

One of the largest genealogical collections available today, Ancestry Library Edition contains coverage of the United States including census, vital, church, court, and immigration records. Join an online session with an Ancestry trainer to get an introduction to the basics of the platform and contents. This course covers basic content, functions, and features of, as well as tips for using Ancestry Library Edition. We will also try to answer any questions and show you how to access support, including help pages and documentation.

Thursday, Jun 07 2012, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Adult
Main Library

Beer brewers Seth and Jenn Moland–Kovash will discuss the art of serving the appropriate beer to compliment a variety of different foods.

Friday, Jun 08 2012, 9:00 am - 1:30 pm
Adult
Main Library

Get a review of your resume and tips to help you make improvements. Appointments are available with a resume expert from the Harper College Career Stimulus Program. To schedule your 45 minute appointments, please call the Reference Desk, at 847-358-5881.

Tuesday, Jun 12 2012, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Adult
Main Library

Learn how to redesign on a dime with interior decorator Rhody Hausauer. Bring in photos of your home on a flash drive for a chance to receive personalized recommendations!