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Learn to set up your own account on Flickr and how to store, organize, and share your photos online with everyone or just friends and family.
Date and Time: Wednesday, January 23, 1:30-3 p.m.
Location: Training Center
Come learn how the library can help you tell your story. Local author Paula Burzawa will talk about her experiences using library resources to write her novels. Then staff member Alex Hoffman will demo the tools available in the Studio and show how to use them to capture your family history or personal story. An optional open house of the Studio will follow.
Date and Time: Thursday, January 24, 7 p.m.
Location: Hendrickson Room
Most of eBay's top sellers use an eBay Store to maximize their sales and profits. eBay University Instructor Jack Waddick will talk about the latest tools and strategies for setting up a successful eBay store and include real-time demos on eBay.com.
Date and Time: Wednesday, January 23, 7 p.m.
Location: Hendrickson Room
We're five for five! For the fifth year in a row, the library has received a five-star rating, the highest of Library Journal's national public library ratings. We are one of only 30 libraries across the country to have received this distinction for all five years that Library Journal has named Star Libraries. This award speaks to the tremendous support we receive every day from you, our five-star community!
See Library Journal's 2012 Index of Star Libraries.
Meet Thomas Edison and learn how his early childhood and natural curiosity influenced his later inventions. For school age.
Date and Time: Monday, January 21, 10:30 -11:30 a.m.
Location: Hendrickson Room
Please note: Due to the popularity of this program, please register each child and adult individually.
View the documentary 9000 Needles, the story of Devin Dearth, who suffered from a devastating stroke at age 40 and underwent acupuncture in China as part of his treatment. After the movie, at 2:30 p.m., Dr. Masahiko Matsushita, owner of Ace Chiropractic Clinic in Arlington Heights, will discuss acupuncture.
Date and Time: Sunday, January 20, 1 p.m.
Location: Hendrickson Room
Alina Celeste is a kindie music artist who emphasizes folk and traditional songs with a modern twist. She brings an eclectic mix of genres to her performances, from calypso to bluegrass to indie rock. Don't be surprised if you find yourself singing and dancing all the way home! For ages 2--7.
Date and Time: Saturday, January 19, 4-4:45 p.m.
Location: Hendrickson Room
You have survived the holidays, and in some cases, your final exams, so come to the library and enjoy watching this thrilling dystopian adventure on our big screens. Free popcorn and pop. For teens 12-18.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
Date and Time: Friday, January 18, 6-8:30 p.m.
Location: Hendrickson Room
Managing your business accounts on social media sites such as Twitter and Facebook is easier than ever with free management tools. Learn about HootSuite and other tools to make social media easier.
Date and time: Monday, January 14, 7–8 p.m. or Tuesday, January 15, 10–11 a.m.
Location: Business Center
Register for January 14
Register for January 15
Local resident Jim Niehoff suffered from a stroke at the age of 44 that left him unable to speak, read or write. Come hear about his road to recovery, including how he used the resources of the library's Literacy Office.Chuck Osgood, former Chicago Tribune photojournalist and co-author of Sidewalks: Portrait of Chicago, will moderate.
Date and Time: Tuesday, January 15, 7 p.m.
Location: Hendrickson Room
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