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Adult Programs

  • 1940 Census Treasures
    Thursday, June 13, 2013 - 2:00pm
    Interactive Classroom

    Learn tips and strategies for accessing the wealth of new information available in the recently released 1940 U.S. Census. There will be hands-on practice for the last part of the class.

  • Gentle Yoga
    Friday, June 14, 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.

  • AARP Driver Safety, part 1
    Saturday, June 15, 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.

  • Writing Workshop
    Saturday, June 15, 2013 - 2:00pm
    Civic Room

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

  • Intermediate Excel 2007
    Monday, June 17, 2013 - 9:30am
    Interactive Classroom

    Learn how to insert charts into spreadsheets,validate formulas and functions, change chart types, and review Excel templates.

  • Great Books
    Monday, June 17, 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.

  • Advanced Excel 2007
    Monday, June 17, 2013 - 1:00pm
    Interactive Classroom

    Explains autofill, absolute addressing, NOW and IF functions, conditional formatting and data bars. Also explores pivot tables.

  • Search Engines
    Tuesday, June 18, 2013 - 9:30am
    Interactive Classroom

    Learn strategies for using Google and Bing more effectively.

  • Essentials of Google Docs
    Tuesday, June 18, 2013 - 2:00pm
    Interactive Classroom

    Learn tips on how to create and share your work using a free web-based word processing program. A Google account is required. If you do not have a Google account, please come to the class 15 minutes before the class to create one.

  • Food Patriots
    Tuesday, June 18, 2013 - 7:00pm
    Auditorium

    Northbrook filmmaker Jeff Spitz discusses food, health, and the environment. Sparked by his son's struggle with foodborne illness, Spitz created Food Patriots, a humorous documentary on nutrition and the people who are leading the good food revolution. Last year Spitz sparked discussion of raising backyard chickens, a topic which is featured in the film.

    This will be the first viewing in Northbrook. A question and answer session will follow the screening.

Current Art Exhibit:
The Art School in Glenview