Apr. 17, 2022 E-NEWS Questions? 847-566-8702 Monday to Thursday 9am – 9pm Fridays 9am – 6pm Saturday 9am – 5pm Sunday 1 – 5pm
Library Closed April 17 All programs require registration unless noted. Click on the newsletter to open in Issuu which links to the individual program registrations.
Magical Macarons
Monday, April 18, 7:00pm
Chef Jessica Ellington demonstrates how to make the perfect macaron, the beautiful and delicious French meringue-based sandwich cookie. (Virtual in library/online)
A History of the Mundelein Seminary
Wednesday, April 20, 7:00pm
Louisa Catherine Adams A Reluctant First Lady Wednesday, April 27, 7:00pm
Laura Rocklyn portrays Louisa on the day of her husband’s inauguration, reflecting on her life as the wife of an American diplomat in Europe during the Age of Revolutions. (Virtual in library/online)
Fr. Thomas Franzman marks the centennial of the Mundelein Seminary in a talk that discusses George Cardinal Mundelein, the 1926 Eucharistic Congress he hosted there, and more. (In person/online)
Guided Meditation & Chair Yoga Thursday, April 21, 11:30am
Seek calm and take time to relax and focus in the comfort of your own home. (Online)
Resume Reboot
Thursday, April 21, 4:00pm
Brainfuse JobNow and job search coach Ashley Watkins present this online workshop on resume writing, including keywords to include, resume design, and more. (Online)
The Hermitage A Virtual Tour
Monday, April 25, 7:00pm
Join Olga Cardamone of Eagle Travel for a virtual tour of the Hermitage, in St. Petersburg, Russia--one of the most famous museums in the world. (In person/online)
Fremont Writers Group Tuesday, April 26, 3:15pm
Join with your fellow writers to share your work and improve your writing. The group meets the second and fourth Tuesday of the month on Zoom. (Online)
Illinois Libraries Present: Nick Offerman & Jeff Tweedy Wednesday, April 27, 7:00pm
Join us for an evening with actor, humorist, woodworker, and star of the acclaimed TV series Parks and Recreation, Nick Offerman, in conversation with his friend Jeff Tweedy of Wilco. (Online)
Great Books: - Selected Poems by Gwendolyn Brooks Saturday, April 30, 10:00am
A monthly book discussion of enduring works of literature and history. (Online)
Senior Connections - Caste by Isabel Wilkerson Friday, May 13, 10:30am
Join us for our monthly book discussion. (In person/online)
YOUTH
Tuesday, May 3, 5:30pm Grades 3-5. Join us for a book discussion online with the whole family. One free book given to each registered family.
National Library Week Scavenger Hunt April
All Ages. Celebrate National Library Week with a scavenger hunt in the Library. Collect a prize at the Youth Desk when completed. (In person)
Young Adult
Memory Match Storytime Thursday, April 28, 10:00am
Ages 2-5 with an adult. Play a matching game to determine which books we read during storytime! (Online)
TEEN
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Grades 9-12
Read 4 books from our monthly selections, and get a free book! Find it in the library, or online on Hoopla or Overdrive/Libby!
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Grades 6-12: Take a spring photo and send it to us! Winner will receive a $15 gift card to a place of their choice. Click for more information.