May 22, 2022 E-NEWS Questions? 847-566-8702 Monday to Thursday 9am – 9pm Fridays 9am – 6pm Saturday 9am – 5pm • Sunday 1 – 5pm
Library closed May 29 & 30 All programs require registration unless noted. Click on the newsletter to open in Issuu which links to the individual program registrations.
Library and Parking Lot Closed
From Saturday, May 28 at 5pm until Tuesday, May 31 at 9am the parking lot will be sealed and re-striped. This means the outside returns and donation boxes will also be unavailable. Please hold onto materials until Tuesday.
Greed in the Gilded Age The Brilliant Con of Cassie Chadwick Monday, May 23, 7:00pm
William Hazelgrove tells the story of one of the greatest con artists in American history, Cassie Chadwick, who scammed wealthy bankers out of millions in the 1890s. (In person/online)
Guided Meditation & Chair Yoga Thursday, May 26, 11:30am
Seek calm and take time to relax and focus in the comfort of your own home. (Online)
Great Books - On The Road by Jack Kerouac Saturday, May 28, 10:00am
A monthly book discussion of enduring works of literature and history. (Online)
Genealogy Interest Group Wednesday, June 1, 10:00am
Our Genealogy Librarian will be on Zoom to answer your questions and help you with your searches. Registration required. (In person)
The Kirk Players Present: Scenes from The Diary of Anne Frank Wednesday, June 1, 7:00pm
Fremont Writers Group
The Kirk Players present scenes from the powerful new adaptation of The Diary of Anne Frank. (In person)
Tuesday, May 24, 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: Jessamine Chan & Emily Maloney
Wednesday, May 25, 7:00pm
Jessamine Chan and Emily Maloney discuss the systems of power that impact our lives, families, & finances, through the lens of their books, The School for Good Mothers and Cost of Living. (Online)
Senior Connections - The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman Friday, June 10, 10:30am
Join us for our monthly book discussion. (In person/online)
Crying in H Mart: An Evening with Michelle Zauner Rescheduled to: Thursday, June 30 7:00pm
Fresh off a tour with her band Japanese Breakfast, Michelle will join ILP to discuss her bestselling memoir, Crying in H Mart, and more. (Online)
YOUTH Llama Storytime
Wednesday, May 25 10:00am
Ages 2-5 with an adult. Silly, funny, fuzzy llamas are the star of this storytime with Mr. Joel! (Online)
Swimmable Songs Concert with Laura Doherty
Emoji Feelings
Sunday, June 5, 3:00pm
May
All Ages. Drop by and design an emoji that shows how you feel!
TEEN
All ages with an adult; register every person attending. Boogie to Baby Beluga, sing along with Baby Shark, and dance in the Octopus's Garden at this interactive concert starring Laura Doherty! (In person)
SLC VOLUNTEER TRAINING Wednesday, May 25, 7:00pm Wednesday, June 1, 5:00pm Want to volunteer at the Summer Library Club Table this summer? Are you a teen 13+? We would love your help this summer! Attend a mandatory training session to learn how to work the table and more. (In person)
Young Adult Book of the Month -Grades 9-12 May
Denton Little’s Deathdate by Lance Rubin Read 4 books from our monthly selections, and get a free book! Find it in the library, or online on Hoopla!