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Events

  • Suspicious Minds: Gone Girl
    Thursday, June 20, 2013 - 7:00pm
    Civic Room

    Leah White leads a discussion of the hugely popular thriller "Gone Girl" by Gillian Flynn as part of the Suspicious Minds mystery discussion group. A man is suspected of murdering his wife after she disappears on their fifth wedding anniversary.

  • Organize and Reduce Paper Clutter
    Thursday, June 20, 2013 - 7:00pm
    Auditorium

    Do you have piles of unfiled papers, waste time trying to find what you’re looking for, and have a hard time deciding what to keep? Professional organizer Bonnie Hillman Shay will share practical techniques to help you get organized. Learn how to reduce the amount of paper you receive, how to sort your papers and set up a filing system, and how to build habits to help you maintain your new system.

  • Gentle Yoga
    Friday, June 21, 2013 - 10:30am
    Auditorium

    Yoga instructor Olga Rudiak leads a series of yoga sessions for improved physical strength, relaxation and mental clarity. Exercises are done in a chair or standing not on the floor.

  • Introduction to Wordpress
    Friday, June 21, 2013 - 2:00pm
    Interactive Classroom

    Find out how to create your own free, Wordpress blog in this hands-on class for beginners. Requires basic internet/mouse skills and a working email account.

  • Global Adventure Club
    Friday, June 21, 2013 - 4:00pm
    Youth Services Activity Room

    Match your where-in-the-world wits with other kids in this awesome club for the geographically inclined. Be forewarned: you may learn things your parents don't know. We will play strategy games and explore the rich world of internet geography. Call 847.272.4300 to register.

  • Mocha & More Book Discussion - Jr. High Edition (Grades 6-8)
    Friday, June 21, 2013 - 7:00pm

    The False Prince
    by Jennifer Nielsen

    Set in the imaginary medieval kingdom of Carthya, Sage, a 15 year old orphan is purchased, along with several other orphans, and forced to participate in a brutal, winner-take-all contest to earn the right to assume the identity of the long lost Prince Jaron and ascend the throne. The competition turns fierce when the boys realize the winner will be the only survivor.

    This Special Edition Mocha & More is JUST for students in or going into Junior High! Same rules apply, though – free book to the first 7 people to register, your first drink is on us and we meet at Starbucks on Cherry.

  • AARP Driver Safety, part 2
    Saturday, June 22, 2013 - 9:30am
    Pollak Room

    This two-session defensive driving course sponsored by AARP will help make you a better and safer driver. You may be eligible for a discount on the liability portion of your car insurance.

    Register at Reader Services, 847-272-2958. The fee for AARP members is $12; for nonmembers $14.

  • Asia FantAsia (Kindergarten+)
    Saturday, June 22, 2013 - 1:00pm
    Auditorium

    Join master storyteller Robert Kikuchi-Yngojo on an adventure of the imagination as he weaves folk tales and myths from Korea, Japan, China, Tibet, Afghanistan and other Asian cultures with music, movement and wild facial gestures to bring the characters and places to life.

  • Games Outside the Box (All Ages)
    Monday, June 24, 2013 - 2:00pm

    Calling all Gamers, Techies, Engineers, Builders, Strategists, Creators, Geeks and Out-of-the-Box thinkers - it's time to play! Each week we'll be featuring a different game, program, hardware or toy. Stop in and let's see what you can do!
    June 17: MaKey MaKey
    June 24: Legos
    July 1: Chess and other Strategy Games
    July 8: Rube Goldberg/Domino Races
    July 15: Minecraft
    July 22: K’Nex
    July 29: Legos

  • Teen Screen - The Hunger Games (PG-13)
    Monday, June 24, 2013 - 6:00pm
    Youth Services Activity Room

    School is out, the days are long and we have the whole summer in front of us! We’ve already read the book, so let’s get comfortable and watch the movie! We’re going to do it right, with lots of popcorn, soda and movie candy. Be prepared to fanatically debate/defend your position on Gale v. Peeta, book v. movie and Katniss v. Tris.

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