May 29, 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.
OCEANS OF POSSIBILITIES Summer Library Club June 1 - July 31 Visit your library or attend virtual programs six times in two months to earn an awesome prize!
Guided Meditation & Chair Yoga Thursday, June 2, 11:30am
Seek calm and take time to relax and focus in the comfort of your own home. (Online)
Russian-American Relations: What is to be Done? Monday, June 6, 7:00pm
Prof. Ben Whisenhunt will examine the events prior to the invasion of Ukraine, Vladimir Putin’s priorities, and what the future holds. (In person/online)
Wild Ones: Sustainable Yards Tuesday, June 7, 7:00pm
Need some inspiration to finally remove that pesky hedgerow of burning bush? Learn ways to make our native trees and shrubs the most attractive ecological and aesthetic option. (In person/online)
SUMMER READING CHALLENGE June 1 - July 31
Senior Connections The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman
Read or listen to 3 books and record them on the challenge card. Turn in the card by July 31 to receive a small gift and a chance to win a Galaxy Tablet! One entry per person.
Friday, June 10, 10:30am
Join us for our monthly book discussion. (In person/online)
Great Books North and South by Elizabeth Gaskell
Genealogy Interest Group Wednesday, June 1, 10:00am
Saturday, June 25, 10:00am
Our Genealogy Librarian will be able to answer your questions and help you with your searches. (In person)
The Kirk Players Present: Scenes from The Diary of Anne Frank Wednesday, June 1, 7:00pm
The Kirk Players present scenes from the powerful new adaptation of The Diary of Anne Frank. (In person)
A monthly book discussion of enduring works of literature and history. (Online)
Stay Crafty! June
Stop by the Reader’s Services desk to find out what adults can craft up this month! Craft kits are provided by the library beginning on the first of each month until they are gone; no registration required. Limit 2 per person, please.