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Tangerine Lotion Bar

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Workshop Lab at Main Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Adults
About This Event:

Use coconut oil, mango butter, and beeswax to make a luxurious lotion bar that melts on your skin. Materials provided. Sign up begins 5/6. For Palatine cardholders only.

Required
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Monday Evening Book Group

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room 1 at Main Library
Program Type:
Discussions
Age Group:
Adults
About This Event:

If I Survive You by Jonathan Escoffery A Jamaican American family struggles to survive economic hardships and natural disasters in Miami. Available April 15.

Open
Required
This event is in the "Adults" group.

ESL Conversation Club - Virtual

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Discussions, Multicultural
Age Group:
Adults
About This Event:

Practice your English conversation skills with staff and friendly volunteers.  Basic conversation skills recommended.

Required
Virtual Event
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Chair Yoga

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room 1 at Main Library
Age Group:
Adults
About This Event:

Explore gentle postures, breathwork, meditation, and deep relaxation with Karen Fotopoulos, a registered yoga teacher from Discover Yoga with Karen. Sign up begins two weeks prior

Required
This event is in the "Adults" group.

ESL Read Together

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
North Hoffman Branch
Program Type:
Discussions, Multicultural
Age Group:
Adults
About This Event:

Develop your English reading skills in a welcoming environment by reading the book We Were Liars, by E. Lockhart together.  Copies available at the Information Desk and North

Open
Required
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Picnic Perfection - Virtual

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Lectures & Performances
Age Group:
Adults
About This Event:

Learn how to prepare a picnic-worthy meal with a focus on seasonal ingredients. Explore recipes for fresh salads, gourmet sandwiches, and portable desserts.

Required
Virtual Event
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Bonnie and Clyde

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room 1 at Main Library
Program Type:
Lectures & Performances
Age Group:
Adults
About This Event:

Bonnie Parker was a poor waitress who daydreamed of adventure and true love. Clyde Barrow was the bold, passionate man for whom she would do anything even if it meant a life of cri

Required

Memorial Day

All Day
Main Library, North Hoffman Branch, Rand Road Branch, In the Community, Virtual
Closing
This event is in the "Adults" group.

ESL Conversation Club

Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 9:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room 1 North at Main Library
Program Type:
Discussions, Multicultural
Age Group:
Adults
About This Event:

Practice your English conversation skills with friendly staff and volunteers.  Basic conversation skills recommended.

Required
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Save It to the Cloud

Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room 1 at Main Library
Program Type:
Lectures & Performances
Age Group:
Adults
About This Event:

Learn how to back up your documents, music, and photos to online cloud solutions. Explore free and paid cloud storage options and useful strategies for safety and security. Sign up

Required
This event is in the "Adults" group.

ESL Conversation Club - Virtual

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Discussions, Multicultural
Age Group:
Adults
:

About This Event:

Practice your English conversational skills with staff and friendly volunteers.  Basic conversation skills recommended.  Sign up begins two weeks prior to each date.

Required
Virtual Event
This event is in the "Adults" group.

RESCHEDULED Dr. Temple Grandin: The Hidden Gifts of Visual Thinkers

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Discussions
Age Group:
Adults
About This Event:

Rescheduled from Wednesday, April 3 to Tuesday, June 4. Register at: https://bit.ly/ILP_TempleGrandin Join us on Zoom for a special event with Dr. Grandin, one of the wo

Virtual Event
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Meet the Maker: Michael Hall

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Workshop Lab at Main Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
About This Event:

Come kick-off the Maker in Residence series and meet sewing expert, Michael Hall, as well as other local sewing enthusiasts from beginners to advanced. Ages 11 and up. Sign up

Required
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Genealogy Group

Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Discussions
Age Group:
Adults, All Ages
About This Event:

Join others interested in genealogy for a session of sharing tips and learning about new research tools. Presented: Zoom

Required
Virtual Event
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Inkscape for Beginners

Monday, June 10, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Workshop Lab at Main Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
About This Event:

Inkscape is a free software that can be used to make graphics and designs for your next laser cutting or embroidery creation. Ages 11 and up. Sign up begins 5/27.

Required
This event is in the "Adults" group.

ESL Conversation Club

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 9:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room 1 at Main Library
Program Type:
Discussions, Multicultural
Age Group:
Adults
About This Event:

Practice your English conversation skills with friendly staff and volunteers.  Basic conversation skills recommended

Required
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Embroidery Pattern Design for Beginners

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Workshop Lab at Main Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Adults
About This Event:

Learn how to use Inkscape and Ink/Stitch to design your own pattern for use on the embroidery machine. Ages 13 and up. Sign up begins 5/29.

Required
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Sewing Advice Drop-In Hours

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Workshop Lab at Main Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
About This Event:

Michael Hall lends you advice for your personal sewing projects. Drop in.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Digitizing Those Precious Memories

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Lectures & Performances
Age Group:
Adults
About This Event:

With additional resources and handouts, learn the best ways to digitize your projects through scanning, archiving, and organizing.  Presented: Zoom 

Required
Virtual Event
This event is in the "Adults" group.

ESL Conversation Club - Virtual

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Discussions, Multicultural
Age Group:
Adults
:

About This Event:

Practice your English conversational skills with staff and friendly volunteers.  Basic conversation skills recommended.  Sign up begins two weeks prior to each date.

Required
Virtual Event
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Cricut Design Space for Beginners

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Workshop Lab at Main Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
About This Event:

Learn how to navigate the software so you can put your designs on various materials using the Cricut. Ages 11 and up. Sign up begins 6/4.

Required
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Sewing Advice Drop-In Hours

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Workshop Lab at Main Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
About This Event:

Michael Hall lends you advice for your personal sewing projects. Drop in. 

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Sewing Patterns 101

Friday, June 21, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Workshop Lab at Main Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
About This Event:

Learn how to get started reading different sewing patterns to give you a foundation of creating garments and other designs. Ages 11 and up. Sign up begins 6/7.

Required