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Walk the Red Carpet & Win An Oscar
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A Night at the Oscars Walk the red carpet and enter for a chance to take home an Oscar (chocolate!) as Michael Phillips and Nina Metz of the Chicago Tribune tell you who will -- and should -- win this year's Academy Awards and show film clips. Chocolate Oscars donated by Confection Connection.
Wednesday, February 22, 7 p.m. Hardbound to Heartbound: Speed Dating @ The Library Do you love to read books? Are you looking for love with another reader? Make connections at the Library and join us for a night of speed dating. As an ice-breaker, bring your favorite book or check it out from the library! Suggested age range: 40-60. Presented with Jill Rudman, Ms. Matchmaker.
Thursday, February 9, 7 p.m. |
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MEET THE AUTHOR: DAN CHAON, STAY AWAKE National Book Award finalist Dan Chaon discusses his new book of short stories, Stay Awake. The haunting and suspenseful stories feature scattered families, unfulfilled dreamers, and anxious souls who find themselves in unexpected, dire, and sometimes unfathomable situations. Attendees can enter a raffle for a chance to win a copy of one of Dan Chaon’s books, thanks to Random House. Enjoy a Potbelly turkey sandwich lunch for $5, or bring your own brown bag lunch. Reservations required for lunch. To register for lunch, call (847) 432-0216.
Wednesday, February 15, 12 p.m. MEET THE AUTHOR: PETER ORNER, LOVE AND SHAME AND LOVE Writing with the same intensity for which all his work is known, Peter Orner explores themes of memory and nostalgia, regret and rebuilding in his new novel, Love And Shame And Love: A Novel. Covering four generations of the Popper family of Chicago, the book depicts the joys and struggles of the family, and is alternately comic and sorrowful. Books will be for sale and the event will conclude with a book signing.
Wednesday, February 29, 7 p.m.
RISE & SHINE HUMANITIES SERIES: Writer and producer Paul Basile presents highlights and discusses his award-winning film about a generation of Italian boys who became American men in the crucible of WWII.
Wednesday, February 8, 10:30 a.m. FILM SHOWING AND DISCUSSION: LUST FOR LIFE Bob Coscarelli, professor emeritus at College of Lake County, introduces and screens a series of films about art and artists. In this award-winning film directed by Vincent Minnelli, Kirk Douglas portrays Vincent Van Gogh, an artist torn between the inspiration of his genius and the desperation of his tormented mind. A discussion follows the screening.
Sunday, February 19, 2 p.m.
THEATRICAL READING: Equity actors from the Shakespeare Project of Chicago perform a theatrical reading of Shakespeare’s comedy – a battle of the sexes. A discussion with the actors follows the performance.
Sunday, February 26, 2 p.m. GET TECH SAVVY Not sure how to send a text message or how to access voice mail on your cell phone? Need help emailing an attachment? Bring your electronic devices – cell phones, ereaders, digital cameras, laptops – and your questions. Drop by and meet with a member of the Library’s teen tech-savvy team from Highland Park High School’s computer club for one-on-one guidance.
Saturday, February 4, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. CAREER COUNSELING Meet with a career counselor from College of Lake County for a free half-hour session. Learn job search strategies, find assistance writing or updating a resume, and prepare for a job interview. Register at the Reference Desk or call (847) 681-7031.
Wednesday, February 8, 1 - 4 p.m. SENIOR RESOURCES Meet with a Senior Resource specialist from CJE for one-on-one guidance. Find information, assistance and advocacy on issues important to seniors. For more information, call (773) 508-1072.
Tuesday, February 14, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. ______________________________________________________
YOUTH EVENTS DROP-IN CHESS Every level of play is welcome. Experienced players will be available and instructional opportunities may be available. Boards and sets will be provided.
Saturday, February 4, 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. SATURDAY STORIES FOR FAMILIES Share stories and fun times with your child.
Second and Fourth Saturday of the Month, Through May, 10:30 - 11 a.m. MISS DEENA'S STORYTIMES Join a winter storytime session, with activities designed to foster pre-reading skills for newborns to six-year-olds. Register Now! |
Highland Park's Here are the most requested titles at the Library this week:
#1 Death Comes to Pemberley
#2 The Drop
#3 Steve Jobs
#4 The Marriage Plot
#5 Catherine the Great: Portrait of a Woman ____________________ What else are your neighbors reading? Here's what they told us:
Jack Blane,
Carol Levenberg,
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