Space FOR US ALL

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!

Teens please see page 6.

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 to receive a chance to win a telescope or an annual family pass to the Adler Planetarium. One winner will be pulled from each age group (Youth, Teen and Adult). One entry per person.

The History of Blues in America

Sunday, July 23, 2:30pm

Music historian and acclaimed guitarist Joey Leone covers the history, influence and impact of American Blues Music. (In person)

Infusing Spirits with Herbs

Monday, Aug. 14, 7:00pm

Learn the vast history of fermented beverages, how to decide which herbs to choose, the health benefits of herbs, and discuss flavor profiles with Julia Zoltowsky. (Virtual in library/online)

Out of this WORLD

Space Food

Monday, June 5, 7:00pm

Discover space eats from the early days of space travel, how food is grown on the International Space Station, and what food might look like for future longterm missions with Michelle Nichols. (Virtual in library/online)

Navigate Your Stars:

A Conversation with Jesmyn Ward

Tuesday, June 6, 7:00pm

Join us for an evening with two-time National Book Award winner Jesmyn Ward, where she will discuss her life, literary vision, and unique perspectives on love and loss. (Online)

Astrology 101

Wednesday, July 19, 7:00pm

Jez Layman covers the sun, moon and rising signs; planets and houses; and teaches you how to read your natal chart so you can avoid problems, find strengths, and be your best. (In person/online)

Hollywood Goes to Space

Monday, July 24, 7:00pm

Film Historian Dr. Annette Bochenek presents classic Hollywood science fiction films that depict space and its residents. (In person/online)

Live Long And Prosper

Introduction to Salsa Dancing

Sunday, Aug. 20, 2:00pm

Join dance instructor Denita Inez from Desueño Dance for an introduction to Salsa dancing! This is a footwork workshop, so no partners are necessary. (In person)

Game Night

Wednesday, Aug. 30, 6:00pm

Whether you are looking for something new or to replay a favorite, from strategy games like Risk to cozy games like Cat Lady, we’ll have a variety of games for you to enjoy. (In person)

LIFE On earth

Wild Ones: Babbling Brooks

Tuesday, June 6, 7:00pm

Jeff Weiss will discuss the stressors to our rivers, streams and wetlands. Learn how you can take part in improving water quality and ecosystems for future generations. (In person/online)

Braiding Sweetgrass: A Conversation with Robin Wall Kimmerer

Wednesday, June 21, 7:00pm

Robin Wall Kimmerer will share her unique perspective on the interconnectedness of humans and nature, and the importance of recognizing and respecting the gifts of the earth. (Online)

Wild Ones: How Fungi Help Shape the Midwest

Tuesday, July 11, 7:00pm

Dylan T. Taylor will discuss the direct and indirect relationships that savannahs, prairies and dense forests have with native species of fungi. (In person/online)

Wild Ones: Adventures in Food Forestry

Tuesday, Aug. 1, 7:00pm

Judy Speer will present the story of 14 years of growth in a (mostly) native food forest in northern Illinois. (In person/online)

Cuisine Quest: South and Central America

Monday, Aug. 28, 7:00pm Take a bite out of The Americas as we join Brian Michalski on his search for the most delectable dishes that Peru, Argentina, Brazil, Nicaragua, and other countries have to offer. (In person/online)

History Countdown

Joseph Goebbels: The Man Who Seduced a Nation

Monday, July 17, 7:00pm

German Historian Anette Isaacs presents fascinating insights into the life and mind of Hitler’s mouthpiece and powerful manipulator, Joseph Goebbels. (Virtual in library/online)

Meet Irena Sendler

Monday, Aug. 7, 7:00pm

In this one-woman show, Paddy Lynn tells the story of Irena Sendler, a Polish social worker who rescued over 2,500 Jews in the Warsaw Ghetto. (In person)

Robberies, Holdups, and Shootouts: True Crimes of Lake County

Wednesday, Aug. 16, 7:00pm

Hear infamous true crime stories of Lake County ranging from the Rondout Train Robbery to the Fox Lake Massacre. (In person/online)