RISE AND SHINE HUMANITIES SERIES:
A CAVALCADE OF LESSER HORRORS

Peter Smith, known for his essays on Minnesota Public Radio, discusses his book, essays collected in a memoir about growing up in Chicago, moving to Libertyville and on to Minnesota. Books will be for sale and the event will conclude with a book signing.

Wednesday, May 9, 10:30 a.m.
Presented with the Highland Park Senior Center.
Sponsored by Highland Park Nursing and Rehab.
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BOOK DISCUSSION: THINKING FAST AND SLOW

Noted book discussion leader Judy Levin leads a book discussion about Nobel prize-winning psychologist's Daniel Kahneman's research into human thought and decision making and its applications to economic and political theory.

Tuesday, May 22, 1 p.m.
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FILM SHOWING AND DISCUSSION: THE COVE

View an award winning documentary that focuses on a secluded cove where thousands of dolphins are hunted for meat and underhanded dealing to the entertainment industry. William Bogot, chair of the Highland Park Natural Resources Commission, will lead a discussion after the screening.

Sunday, May 20, 2 p.m.
Presented with the Highland Park Natural Resources Commission.
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FILM DISCUSSION: THE DESCENDANTS

Film instructor Dick Adler discusses this award-winning film starring George Clooney as a middle-aged Hawaiian forced to re-examine his past and embrace his future.

Wednesday, May 23, 7 p.m.
The film will be shown on Monday, May 21, at 6:30 p.m.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
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YOUTH EVENTS

JUNIOR PAGE VOLUNTEER

Help out in the Youth Services Department. Shelve books, do odd jobs, assist with summer reading and gain work experience. Volunteers can work one hour per day. For all students entering 6th, 7th, 8th or 9th grades.

Session I: Monday, June 4 - Saturday, June 30.
Orientation: Thursday, May 31, 7:00 p.m. or Saturday, June 2, 10:30 a.m.

Session II: Tuesday, July 2 - Saturday, July 28.
Orientation: Thursday, June 28, 7:00 p.m. or Saturday, June 30, 10:30 a.m.

Register in the Youth Services Department or by calling 847-681-7030 beginning May 1.*

MEET MICHAEL JORDAN'S MOTHER

Michael Jordan's mother, Deloris Jordan, will discuss her new picture book DREAM BIG: Michael Jordan and the Pursuit of Olympic Gold about Michael and his Olympic dreams. Books will be for sale and the afternoon will conclude with a book signing.

Saturday, May 5, 2 - 3:30 p.m.
All Ages
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MEET THE AUTHOR: SHARON DRAPER, OUT OF MY MIND

Children's and young adult author Sharon Draper has won multiple awards for her books including the Coretta Scott King Award for Forged by Fire and Copper Sun. She's best known for her novel Darkness Before Dawn as well as The Battle Of Jericho and Out of My Mind. Books will be for sale and the afternoon will conclude with a book signing.

Saturday, May 12, 1 - 2:30 p.m.
All ages.
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SATURDAY STORIES FOR FAMILIES

Share stories and fun times with your child.

Saturday, May 12 and May 26, 10:30 - 11 a.m.
For children up to age 6, accompanied by an adult.
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MISS DEENA'S SUMMER STORYTIMES

Miss Deena's summer storytime sessions, with activities designed to foster pre-reading skills for newborns to six-year-olds, begin in June and July.

Registration begins Tuesday, May 29.
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* Registration required and limited to residents of Highland Park or residents of the North Shore School District 112 service area.