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Friday 9 am - 6 pm
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Events

  • 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.

  • The Maker Lab (Drop-In)
    Wednesday, June 26, 2013 - 1:30pm
    Youth Services Activity Room

    Want to take the Summer Reading Club further and get a Create or Play stamp for your passport? Drop-in to write a new book ending or create a book related craft or movie. We'll have the supplies; you bring the ideas. Completed projects can be displayed in our Create/Play Gallery. For Youth Summer Reading Club participants only.

  • Wednesday-ology (Grades 2-5)
    Wednesday, June 26, 2013 - 4:00pm
    Youth Services Activity Room

    Love the Monsterology and Dragonology Handbooks? We’ll cover your favorite topics each week with an assortment of interactive and ridiculously fun activities. Call 847.272.4300 to register.

  • Mock Newbery Book Discussion - The Center of Everything by Linda Urban (Gr. 4-7)
    Wednesday, June 26, 2013 - 7:00pm
    Youth Services Activity Room

    As twelve-year-old Ruby waits to give a speech to honor the town's founder and inventor of the doughnut, she remembers recent events that she wishes she could change. Call 847.272.4300 to register. Pick up a copy of the book at the Youth Services Desk.

  • Books and Brews
    Wednesday, June 26, 2013 - 7:00pm

    In addition to our Books on Tap discussion series, we meet in alternate months for a casual discussion of books over beverages and snacks. Join us at the Landmark Inn on Shermer to tell us what you're reading now and hear about great books from fellow tappers.

  • Great Ideas
    Thursday, June 27, 2013 - 10:00am
    Pollak Room

    Focus on Russian history.

  • Introduction to Tumblr
    Thursday, June 27, 2013 - 10:00am
    Interactive Classroom

    Discover what Tumblr is, how to create an account on this micro-blogging site, and how to create posts and follow others. Requires basic internet/mouse skills and a working email account.

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The Art School in Glenview