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Monday to Thursday 9am – 9pm Friday 9am – 6pm Saturday 9am – 5pm • Sunday 1 – 5pm
Tuesday, July 4 CLOSED All programs require registration unless noted. Click on the newsletter to open in Issuu which links to the individual program registrations.
Space for Us All Summer Library Club June 1 – July 31 Ages Birth – Adult
Visit your library six times in two months to earn prizes!
A Salon with Gertrude Stein Picasso, Picasso and Paris Monday, June 26, 7:00pm
Betsey Means portrays American writer Gertrude Stein, whose home at 27 Rue de Fleurus was a renowned gathering place for expatriate American artists and writers. (In person/online)
Fremont Writers Group Tuesday, June 27, 3:15pm
Join fellow writers to share and improve your writing. (Online)
Summer Reading Challenge June 1 – July 31
Ages Birth – Adult Read or listen to 3 books and record them on the challenge card. Turn in the card by July 31 for a chance to win a telescope or an annual family pass to the Adler Planetarium. One winner will be pulled from each age group (Teen, Youth and Adult). One entry per person.
Chicago Architecture: The Latest and Greatest Monday, July 10, 7:00pm
Architectural historian Laurie Petersen presents on the latest and greatest architecture projects in Chicago, from stunning new skyscrapers to restored gems in the neighborhoods. (In person/online)
Senior Connections The Warmth of Other Suns by Isabel Wilkerson Friday, July 14, 10:30am
The library leads this lively book discussion for seniors. (In person/online)
Guided Meditation & Chair Yoga Thursday, June 29, 11:30am
Isabel Raci, C-IAYT, leads us through a session of guided meditation and chair yoga every week. Sign up for the link. (Online)
Genealogy Interest Group Wednesday, July 5, 10:00am
Get tips from our Genealogy Librarian (and the group) on how to use Ancestry and other tools to research your family tree. (In person)
Explore More Illinois is a service from RAILS that offers online passes to attractions such as Lincoln Heritage Museum, American Writer’s Museum, Chicago Children’s Museum, Chicago History Museum, Chicago Maritime Museum, Museum of Science and Industry and more.