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Friday 9 am - 6 pm
Saturday 9 am - 5 pm
Sunday 1 pm - 5 pm

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Events

  • The Great Scott Comedy & Illusion Show (For Families)
    Saturday, May 18, 2013 - 10:00am
    Auditorium

    You'll howl with laughter from start to finish! Better yet, you'll be part of the show! Even mom, dad, and the grandparents will love it.

  • Gaining Financial Control of Your Divorce
    Saturday, May 18, 2013 - 10:00am
    Pollak Room

    Graham Craig, a financial advisor and Certified Divorce Financial Analyst, will conduct a workshop showing you how to avoid some of the most common financial mistakes people make during the stressful divorce process. He will also discuss financial resources that may be available to you as a result of your divorce.

    Registration required. Call 312-578-2678 to register.

  • Writing Workshop
    Saturday, May 18, 2013 - 2:00pm
    Civic Room

    Kathleen Anne Fleming presents a workshop on Using the Memory. She has led workshops throughout the Midwest and is the author of three mystery novels.

  • Illinois Poetry Society Meeting
    Sunday, May 19, 2013 - 1:00pm
    Civic Room

    The Illinois State Poetry Society has a chapter that meets at the library. New members are welcome. Bring 10-12 copies of two of your poems.

  • Great Books
    Monday, May 20, 2013 - 10:00am
    Civic Room

    Readings are from the book "Politics, Leadership and Justice." Participants can buy the book from the Great Books website or by calling 1-800-222-5870.

  • Book Discussion: Arcadia
    Tuesday, May 21, 2013 - 10:00am
    Civic Room

    Nancy Buehler leads a discussion of "Arcadia" by Lauren Groff.

    A boy who grows up in a back-to-nature commune in 1970s New York State must come to grips with the outside world when the commune eventually fails.

  • Musical Mayhem (Families)
    Tuesday, May 21, 2013 - 10:30am
    Auditorium

    What do you get when you combine music, shakers, scarves, and dancing? A half hour of high energy fun! Come to the library and get ready to boogie.

  • Kindle Fire ebook Class
    Tuesday, May 21, 2013 - 2:00pm
    Interactive Classroom

    Learn how to get a library ebook onto your Kindle Fire! For Kindle Fire tablet users only. Bring you device and your library card.

  • Science Explorers (Grades 1 & 2)
    Tuesday, May 21, 2013 - 4:15pm
    Youth Services Activity Room

    Itching to experiment? Explore basic science concepts with hands on activities. Get ready to get messy and learn something too. Call 847.272.4300 to register.

  • Springtime in Paris
    Tuesday, May 21, 2013 - 7:00pm
    Auditorium

    Chef Michael Maddox will entertain you while preparing foods that will transport you to a French café. Menu items sure to become family favorites include smoked salmon with potato latkes and citrus crème; a wild mushroom, leek, and bell pepper strudel; and a Parisian citrus tart with caramelized Italian meringue.

    Samples and recipes will be provided.

Current Art Exhibit:
The Art School in Glenview