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Featured Events
Featured Events
"Heroes on Deck" Documentary Screening
Nov 3rd | 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Join for a screening of Harvey Moshman's documentary film, "Heroes on Deck: World War II on Lake Michigan"
Genealogy Drop-In
Nov 7th | 10:00am - 11:30am
Have some genealogy questions? Drop in for this genealogy get together. Two local genealogists will be on hand to answer your questions.
The Perfection Campaign - author event with Jill Vanneman
Nov 14th | 4:30pm - 5:45pm
Jill Vanneman discusses being stifled by overachieving parents, family expectations, and societal pressures...and the road to authenticity.
Upcoming Author Events
Upcoming Author Events
Resurgency: Outlasting the War on Terror in Iraq
Nov 2nd | 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Join cultural anthropologist Kali Rubaii of Purdue University for a lecture on her book Resurgency: Outlasting the War on Terror in Iraq.
Creativity and Protected Speech: Marc Fischer
Nov 8th | 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Artist, writer, publisher, and good steward of the zine landscape Marc Fischer will discuss his approach to zine publishing.
Words, Power, and Community: Dr. Eve L. Ewing
Nov 12th | 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online Event
Engage in an important and thoughtful conversation with Dr. Eve L. Ewing, acclaimed author, educator, poet, and cultural organizer.
Doorways of Chicago - author event with Ronnie Frey
Dec 2nd | 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Join us for a presentation and book signing with Ronnie Frey, as he shares Doorways of Chicago, a colorful photographic tour of Chicago.
Health and Wellness Events
Health and Wellness Events
Ageless Grace® Brain and Body Fitness
Nov 9th | 11:00am - 12:00pm
A brain and body fitness program that consists of 21 simple exercise tools, done seated, to create healthy longevity of the body and brain.
Balance & Posture for Healthy Aging
Nov 9th | 5:00pm - 6:00pm
A gentle, guided session designed to help you build strength, steadiness, and self-assurance in everyday movement — no experience necessary.
Line Dancing with Ro Stevenson - aha! for Older Adults
Nov 12th | 11:00am - 12:00pm
Are you an older adult who is looking to keep healthy and active in a fun way? Join us for aha! (active healthy aging) fitness sessions. 60+
Better Blood Sugar, Better Energy
Nov 18th | 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Join Dr. Teresa Pangan, PhD, RDN, for a discussion about how everyday food choices influence blood sugar, energy, and metabolic health.
Violet Goes Voting
Halloween Family Storytime
Oct 31st | 10:30am - 11:00am
Join us for this not-so-scary storytime with songs, stories & Halloween fun! Costumes welcome. For children of all ages & their caregivers.
Kids Event
Kids Halloween Dance Party featuring DJ D.I.M.E.
Oct 31st | 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Drop-in to our family-friendly Halloween Dance Party featuring local DJ D.I.M.E. For children ages Birth-Grade 5 with parents & caregivers.
Upcoming Kids Events
DÃa de los Muertos: Voyage of the Monarch
Nov 1st | 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Learn how the monarch butterfly symbolizes remembrance in Mexican tradition with this bilingual storytime. For ages 3 & up with caregivers.
Kids Timely Lists
Ghosts and Goblins and Ghouls, Oh My!
Get in the Halloween spirit with these thrilling titles!
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