Programs and Events - Page 18 of 18

Lately, I find that when I read, see or hear about something interesting, I've gotten into the habit of wondering whether or not it would make for a great program at the Library. Such was the case recently when I received an email from the Chicago Art Institute announcing an upcoming lecture on the restoration… Read More

  “Someday I’m going to write a book” is something many of us say, but few rarely do.  However, if you consider yourself an aspiring writer, don’t miss our upcoming program, Find the Novel Inside of You, on Saturday, October 18 at 1:30 p.m. William Hazelgrove, the best-selling author of The Pitcher and soon-to-be-released Real Santa, will be… Read More

After you’ve checked out the Magritte show at the Art Institute, and the David Bowie exhibit at the Museum of Contemporary Art, there is one more hot art show this fall you will not want to miss. Mark your calendar because it is one night only and, no kidding, it is in Deerfield! The Deerfield… Read More

Every month when I get my electric bill, I do two things:  First, check how much I owe and second, try and figure out why I owe so much!  If you've looked at your electric bill lately (and I recommend that you do), you’ll notice a lot of information that doesn't really tell us anything… Read More

I know, I know, it seems like September is way too early to be thinking about prepping for the ACT and SAT tests. And discussing college preparedness? Get out of here! In reality though, I’ve found that hosting these events early in the Fall eases both parents and Teens minds as they’re introduced to the… Read More

One of my favorite things about fall is the start of football season. There is something about a cool, crisp, sunny Sunday afternoon at a football game that I just love. And when it gets cold, there is nothing better than curling up on the couch with a bowl of popcorn and watching the Sunday… Read More

We always hear about the benefits of social media and mobile marketing for a small business, but there is an even better tool available to the small business owner that unfortunately gets neglected: email marketing. Studies repeatedly show that email marketing is the most effective way to reach and retain customers. If you thought about… Read More

We had a great turnout for our Glamour Pet Shot event a couple of weeks ago as part of our summer reading program, Paws to Read.   Here's just a few of the great photos taken by pet photographer Marge Hudson of Wetnoze Photography. Thanks to everyone for a great summer of reading! Read More