Posts tagged with "Adults"
Heydays: Great Stories in Chicago Sports
Posted by daccurso on 06/03/10
Date and time: Thursday, June 17, 7 p.m.
Location: Hendrickson Room
The Chicago Blackhawks' quest for the Stanley Cup is the latest sporting event to electrify area sports fans. Celebrate Chicago sports history and learn more about other great teams from the past with local author Christopher Tabbert. He will relive some of Chicago’s most famous sports moments from unforgettable teams such as the 1908 Cubs, 1919 White Sox, 1985 Bears, 1996 Bulls, and many more that are included in his book, Heydays: Great Stories in Chicago Sports. A great Father's Day gift! Book sale and signing after the program. Register online or at the Reception Desk, 847-392-0100.Hollywood’s Addiction to Recycling Movies
Posted by daccurso on 02/27/12
This popular monthly film discussion program is presented by Daily Herald movie critic Dann Gire and film historian and novelist Raymond Benson. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
This month's program - “We Don’t Need No Stinkin’ Remakes” – Hollywood’s Addiction to Recycling Movies
Date and time: Thursday, March 8, 7:30–9:30 p.m.
Location: Hendrickson Room
Home Greening: It Is Easy (and Affordable)
Posted by daccurso on 08/10/11
Architect Bill Scholtens will offer information on how you can make affordable green improvements to your home that will conserve energy and natural resources and promote a healthy environment. Chicago Home and Garden Magazine calls him Best of the New Green Innovators. He recently was awarded a LEED Platinum rating, the highest green building designation, for a home he designed in Lincoln Park.
Date and time: Tuesday, August 30, 7 p.m.
Location: Hendrickson Room
How to Live Green in Arlington Heights
Posted by lmulford on 10/01/12
The Village of Arlington Heights invites you to join in its efforts to GO GREEN. Come hear about the latest village and regional programs and learn how you can help make a difference. This program is co-sponsored with the Village of Arlington Heights.
Date and Time: Tuesday, October 9. 7 p.m.
Location: Hendrickson Room
How Your Genetics Play a Role in Disease Development
Posted by daccurso on 05/17/11
Join Holly LaDuca, Genetic Counselor at Northwest Community Hospital, as she discusses the role of genetics in disease susceptibility. Learn the elements of a genetic counseling appointment and find out what genetic testing options are available. Understanding the hereditary risks for cancer will help you determine if a genetic counseling session is right for you. Register online at www.nch.org/classes or call Northwest Community Hospital at 847-618-4968.
Date and time: Tuesday, May 17, 7 p.m.
Location: Hendrickson Room
Human Library: What It's Like to Be a Stroke Survivor
Posted by lmulford on 01/10/13
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
Irish Heritage Singers
Posted by daccurso on 03/12/12
Keep the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day alive while enjoying the Irish Heritage Singers’ performance of traditional Irish and Irish-American music, as well as songs and music by contemporary Irish choral composers. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
Date and time: March 25, 2–3 p.m.
Location: Hendrickson Room
Join a Book Discussion Group
Posted by daccurso on 12/29/09
Sign up now for a book discussion group at the Library. Book titles and dates for all the groups are on our web site. Signup for some groups is monthly, and there are also openings for the second half of the year for Life Readers: Classical Study Group and the Novel Experience Group. You can sign up online or at the Welcome Desk, 847-506-2640.Letters of the Civil War
Posted by daccurso on 10/24/11
In observance of the 150th anniversary of the American Civil War, Historical Interpreters Rebecca Tulloch and Phil Lauricella give voice to the words written during the war by the men, women and children of the Blue and Gray. This 60-minute audio/video performance features period-attired Civil War actors dramatically interpreting over 30 original letters from the Civil War accompanied by music, period photographs, and historical-reenactment video footage.
Date and time: Sunday, November 6, 2 p.m.
Location: Hendrickson Room
Sign up also for the Civil War Book Discussion of 1861: The Civil War Awakening on Wednesday, November 2, 7:30 p.m.
Life Readers: Classics Study
Posted by daccurso on 12/08/11
It's not too late to sign up for our Life Readers: Classics Study book discussion group. Led by Newberry Library Independent Scholar, Julia Denne, the group will be focusing on close textual analysis of the work of Stendal, a pivotal figure in world literature whose influence shaped the modern conception of the novel. Join us December 15, February 16, and March 15 for a discussion of Stendal's The Red and the Black.
Register and pick up your reading list information at any time at the Welcome Desk, 847-506-2640.
