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Programs and Registration Main Library Adult Programming |
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Thursdays, 1:30 - 3:00 p.m. March 4, April 1 Join us for a game of Scrabble on the first Thursday afternoon of each month! We’ll supply the boards and a Scrabble dictionary. Register, ext. 132. Read about Social Scrabble on Triblocal! Making Your Home Energy Efficient Thursday, March 4, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Find out how to increase the comfort of your home while lowering your utility bills! At this seminar, Energy360 Solutions will describe common home performance issues, identify possible causes, and suggest practical remedies. St. Patrick’s Day Music on the Hammered Dulcimer Saturday, March 6, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. Join Phil Passen for this festive, St. Patrick’s Day celebration. Laughter Club Wednesdays, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. March 10, April 14 Join us for a program that combines laughter, gentle stretching exercises, and talking about good-hearted living (and chocolate!). Library materials about humor, health, and happiness will be available for checkout. For more information and to register, contact Gwenyth Udd, Certified Laughter Leader, ext. 108.
Thursday, March 11, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Henri Matisse is widely regarded as one of modern art’s greatest artists. On the occasion of a Matisse exhibition in Chicago scheduled for 2010, art historian Jeff Mishur presents this lecture that examines Matisse’s career from his association with the Fauves, or Wild Beasts, to his work with paper cutouts. The program will explore Matisse’s fascination with the processes of making art as well as his connections with fellow modernists such as Pablo Picasso. Wau-Bun: Stories of the Early Days with Juliette Kinzie A Performance by Betsey Means of WomanLore Wednesday, March 31, 7:00 - 8:15 p.m. Juliette Magill married the famous fur trader and U.S. Indian sub-agent John H. Kinzie in 1830. He invited her to share with him the great adventure of life in the Northwest Territory. Come celebrate the early days of the frontier with writer, historian and pioneer Juliette Magill Kinzie!
Wednesday, April 7, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Back by popular demand! Jill Cataldo will teach you how to maximize your grocery savings and purchase hundreds of dollars worth of groceries for just pennies! Register beginning Monday, March 1. Super-Couponing 2: Save on Everything Wednesday, April 28, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. This workshop features advanced couponing techniques designed to save you even more money. Register beginning Monday, March 1. It is recommended that you attend Super-Couponing 1 before taking this class. Iran Thursday, April 15, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Join Bill Helmuth for a guided tour spanning the marvels of Ancient Persis and the reality of Modern Iran. Bill’s photos will introduce you to the friendly people and show you the magnificent sights of this beautiful, and oft en controversial, country.
Tuesday, April 20, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Prepare for an exploration of the recent discoveries of extra-solar planets - planets orbiting distant stars within our neighborhood of the Milky Way Galaxy. We’ll first look at our own Solar System to get perspective and then discuss the detection methods used by the Planet Hunters to make these incredible discoveries. We’ll examine images of these distant worlds and cover the remarkable results to date. Our evening will conclude with a discussion of the possibility of other Earths. Get Ready for a Garage Sale Tuesday, April 27, 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Join Beth Randall of Joe Organizer for this informative, how-to class meant to get you ready for a successful garage sale! Beth will cover topics such as: picking the best day, advertising, creating displays, organizing your stuff, setting up, and pricing.
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Alexian Brothers Health Programs Register online at www.alexianbrothershealth.org or by calling AlexianConnects at 866-ALEXIAN (253-9426). |
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Autism
Autism is a complex neurobiological disorder that oft en lasts throughout a person’s lifetime. 1 in 150 individuals is affected by autism and it is four times more likely to strike boys than girls. Please join Dr. Amy Davis, pediatric neuropsychologist, for this informative seminar that will address evaluation, symptoms, interventions, and the existing therapeutic treatment options. Irritable Bowel Syndrome Thursday, April 22, 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. The symptoms of IBS - abdominal pain, bloating, gas, diarrhea, and constipation - can be embarrassing and may possibly represent something more serious. Dr. Peplow will discuss the newest treatment options available and how to best control your symptoms.
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Friday Morning Adult Book Discussion Fridays, 9:30 - 11:00 a.m. |
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Copies of the book will be available at the Reader Assistance Desk beginning the first Friday of the month before each meeting. To register, call 847-358-5881 ext. 132.
Blackberry Wine by Joanne Harris April 2 Three Cups of Tea by Greg Mortenson
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Monday Evening Adult Book Discussion Mondays, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. |
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Copies of the book will be available at the Reader Assistance Desk beginning the third Monday of the month before each meeting. To register, call 847-358-5881 ext. 132.
The Uncommon Reader by Alan Bennett April 19 Blackberry Wine by Joanne Harris
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Tuesdays, 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. |
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Join us for a special senior event on the third Tuesday of each month featuring books, sharing and refreshments. Bring a book you’ve enjoyed - on any topic - and tell us about it! We’ll have new library books on display for you to check out. To register, call 847-358-5881 ext. 166 or ext. 108. March 16 April 20
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Tuesdays, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. |
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Have you been promising yourself that you’d get around to reading some really good literature, and want a chance to share the experience? The next few years we will be reading from the Great Books Foundation Short Story Omnibus (which has 39 selections). Purchase a copy for the discounted price of $30 at the 2nd Floor Reference Desk. To learn more or register, call 847-358-5881 ext. 166.
The Country Husband by John Cheever The Ledge by Lawrence Sargent Hall April 20 Looking for Mr. Green by Saul Bellow Sonny’s Blues by James Baldwin
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Saturday, March 20, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Linda Fairstein is the best-selling author of legal thrillers featuring alter ego Alex Cooper. Copies of Killer Heat, the tenth book in the series, will be available at the Reader Assistance Desk beginning February 20. Register, 847-358-5881 ext. 132. Meet Precious Ramotswe of the No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency Saturday, May 15, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Love The No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency books by Alexander McCall Smith? Performer Suzanne Hale will bring this popular series to life through her innovative portrayal of Botswana’s only female detective, Precious Ramotswe. Register, 847-358-5881 ext. 132.
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Thursdays, 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. |
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Non-Fiction can contain characterizations, style, pace, and plot that can please even someone who usually reads fiction. Copies of the book will be available at the Information Services Desk beginning the second Thursday of the month before each meeting.
Babylon by Bus by Ray Lemoine and Jeff Neumann with Donovan Webster Available Thursday, February 11. A funny, smart, scathing, and surprising story of a couple of t-shirt vendors who find themselves in Baghdad working for the Coalition Provisional Authority. April 8 Faith Club: A Muslim, a Christian, a Jew - Three Women Search for Understanding by Ranya Idliby, Suzanne Oliver and Priscilla Warner Available Thursday, March 11. Recruited to write a children’s book about their three religions, these women realize their own struggles with faith. May 13 I Feel Bad About My Neck: And Other Thoughts about Being a Woman by Nora Ephron Available Thursday, April 8. With her disarming, intimate, completely accessible voice, and dry sense of humor, Ephron shares her ups and downs in a candid look at women who are getting older.
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Wednesday, March 10, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Cancelled Want to write for TV but not sure where to start? Screenwriter and novelist James Strauss will share his knowledge at this insightful presentation of basic screenwriting strategies. Mr. Strauss has contributed scripts for popular television series including House, M.D. and Saving Grace. Demystify the Publishing Process with Sara Wolski Saturday, May 8, 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. Sara Wolski, a local literary agent and editorial consultant, will describe the fundamentals of getting published. Learn how to effectively query an agent, turn your manuscript into the newest book display at Barnes & Noble, and much more! Register, 847-358-5881 ext. 132.
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Social
Scrabble
Henri
Matisse: From Painting to Paper Collage
Super-Couponing
Exoplanets:
Worlds Beyond Our Solar System
Tuesday,
March 2, 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
March
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March 15
March 16
Book Discussion: Killer Heat by Linda Fairstein
March 11
Screenwriting 101: The ABC’s
This page was last updated on Monday, 08. March 2010.