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Events By EmailApril 2015
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Welcome to Events by Email, a monthly publication by the Glenview Public Library. This electronic newsletter provides you with a list of upcoming programs and services available at the Library. Use the links provided to access the online events calendar and program registration.
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Holiday Closing — The Library will be closed Sunday, April 5, for the Easter holiday. Book Drops will be locked. No materials are due on dates when the Library is closed.
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National Library Week: Unlimited Possibilities @ Your Library — Sunday, April 12-Saturday, April 18. During this annual celebration to honor our nation’s libraries and the communities they serve, let your imagination soar with special programming for all ages. See Adult, Teen, and Children & Family sections for details. National Library Week DVD Offer — Look to the Library to rent all those movies and TV series you’ve been meaning to watch. During National Library Week (April 12-18), the Library is offering you an excellent opportunity to enjoy two of your favorite DVDs or TV series for half the regular cost. Rent one DVD for $1.00 and get the second one free. Think of the possibilities and the savings! Patron Appreciation Reception — Thursday, April 16, 2-4 PM. The Circulation Services Staff invites you to a reception in the Library Lobby in honor of National Library Week. Drop in for light refreshments to celebrate this special week that honors our nation’s libraries, librarians, and patrons. Low Vision Fair — Friday, April 17, 10 AM-1 PM. Location: Glenview Park Center, Lakeview Room, 2400 Chestnut Street, Glenview. This year’s event will feature Dr. Frank P. La Franco, MD, board-certified Ophthalmologist at Retina Services of Illinois. Dr. La Franco will speak about the care and treatment of low vision disorders from 12-12:45 PM. Vendors and representatives serving those with low vision will display materials/products and be available to talk with attendees. The Park Ridge Lion’s Club will provide screenings for diabetic retinopathy. The Low Vision Fair is co-sponsored by the Glenview, Morton Grove, Niles, Northbrook, Park Ridge, Skokie, and Vernon Area libraries. Light refreshments served. For details, call the Glenview Library Outreach Librarian at 847-729-7500 x 2612. Just drop in. Money Smart Week® —Saturday, April 18–Saturday, April 25. Live your life the Money Smart way. Programs and activities designed to help consumers of all ages better manage their personal finances. See Adult Enrichment, Career & Finance, Teen, and Children & Family sections for Money Smart program listings.
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When Art Meets Design — Through Wednesday, May 6. Glenview artist Claudia Bianchi started painting at age nine, experimenting with many art forms throughout her life. Claudia’s profession as a product designer and textile artist has been hugely influential—her design skills and personal art intimately intertwined. A watercolor she painted is turned into tablecloth patterns. Graphic design influences her personal canvases. Discarded threads from a textile project find their way into a painting. Whether it is her new nature series, a comic she is working on with her son, or honing her watercolor skills while painting with her mom, Claudia’s sunlit studio in her Glenview home is infused with the reminder of how life affects art.
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Adult Enrichment Please register here, call 847-729-7500 x 7600, or visit the Reader Services Desk. An Evening with Poet Jim Reiss: The Poet Within Series — Tuesday, April 7, 7-8 PM, Community Room. In honor of National Poetry Month, Jim Reiss, award-winning and frequently published poet, will read from his latest book, The Novel. Enter Jim’s world as he speaks of the ordinary in his extraordinary voice. Open mic opportunity follows the reading. Register here. Bram Stoker’s Dracula: The Vampire Story that Shook the World — Tuesday, April 14, 7-8:30 PM, Community Room. Written in 1897, Bram Stoker’s Dracula is the most popular and widely read vampire novel. Although Bram Stoker did not invent the vampire, his treatment gave the folklore archetype its most recognizable and literary form. Experience the gothic thrill of this masterpiece as performed by actress and award-winning storyteller Megan Wells in this powerful one-woman show. A National Library Week special performance. Register here. Hidden Treasure: Turn Your Dusty Attic into $$$ — Tuesday, April 21, 7-8:30 PM, Community Room. It’s Money Smart® Week! No better time to take a trip up to the attic to find that stashed heirloom. Professional appraiser Karl Gates will explain the attributes to look for in determining the value of keepsakes. Bring along an item for appraisal—the first 50 items will be evaluated. Register here. Where in the World is Rob Petrie? The Dick Van Dyke Story — Wednesday, April 29, 7-8 PM, Community Room. Dick Van Dyke, icon of American comedy, turns 90 this year. Join award-winning cultural historian Barry Bradford for an insightful look at the Dick Van Dyke Show as we celebrate National Humor Month. Through sidesplitting video clips and little-known anecdotes, you will learn how the Dick Van Dyke Show ushered in the 1960s and changed TV comedy forever. Register here. On That Note ● Music Appreciation The Music Room Quarterly Listening & Music Discussion Group: Emerging Sounds: New Artists for 2015 — Wednesday, April 8, 7-8 PM, Multipurpose Room. Explore music found in the Library’s Popular Music CD collection with AV Librarian Michael White. April’s discussion will focus on new artists emerging in 2015. As spring brings a thaw, we’ll see if we can forecast which new bands and artists will make a lasting impact on popular music this year. Please join us as we listen to selected tracks and discuss some of the year’s more interesting new artists and anticipated new releases. Just drop in. Chicago Philharmonic Lecture: How the Classical Music World Killed Classical Music & What We Can Do to Revive It — Thursday, April 30, 7-8:30 PM, Community Room. Chicago Philharmonic’s Artistic Director and Conductor, Scott Speck, discusses how classical music got its reputation for being elitist, uninviting and irrelevant, and how modern orchestras are working to dispel the myths and get back to the joy of making and sharing music with everyone. The Chicago Philharmonic is the official orchestra of the Joffrey Ballet, performs at Ravinia, and also hosts a symphonic season at Pick-Staiger Concert Hall in Evanston. Please register here, call 847-729-7500 x 7600, or visit the Reader Services Desk.
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GLENergy presents: The Starlite Singers: Glenview Senior Center Chorus — Thursday, April 9, 1-2 PM, Community Room. The Starlite Singers will fill the Community Room with an hour of joyful singing. Their repertoire includes favorite show tunes, uplifting music from the Broadway stage, and a taste of the finest composition by classical composers—as well as familiar tunes we grew up with and continue to sing today. The songs are infectious, happy, and are meant to inspire and entertain. Don’t miss this opportunity to enjoy one of Glenview’s very own. GLENergy is a partner program with the Village of Glenview Senior Services and North Shore Senior Center. Please register here, call 847-729-7500 x 7600, or visit the Reader Services Desk. One-On-One CJE Senior Life Counseling — Tuesday, April 28, 9:30 AM-Noon, Second Floor Study Room. 30-minute appointments. Do you have questions about retirement or health insurance options? CJE SeniorLife Resource Specialists provide counseling to adults 60 and over, their families, and caregivers. Counseling includes topics such as the selection of appropriate retirement benefits, picking the right health insurance and Medicare programs, determining housing needs, and identifying supportive resources. For more information and to make an appointment, call Kathy Gaeding at CJE SeniorLife, 773-508-1054.
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GlenVIEWINGS Spring Film Series
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A casual audience-led discussion follows matinee screenings. Just drop in. Visit GlenVIEWINGS online to learn about the other films in the spring series. UNLIMITED POSSIBILITIES ● National Library Week Life Itself (R/120min/R/2014) — Sunday, April 12, 1:30 PM, Community Room. Award-winning filmmaker Steve James chronicles the inspiring life of film critic Roger Ebert—a life unlimited by daunting challenges. Based on his bestselling memoir, Life Itself explores Ebert’s legacy, from his Pulitzer Prize-winning film criticism to becoming one of the most influential cultural voices in America. The film’s Editor and Post-Production Supervisor will join us for insiders’ insights during the discussion. Wild (115min/R/2014) — Friday, April 17, 2 & 6:30 PM, Community Room. Battling grief and self-destructive behavior, Cheryl Strayed (Reese Witherspoon) makes a decision to put her life back together and reach for new possibilities. With a heavy backpack and little common sense, Strayed sets out alone to hike the Pacific Crest Trail, one of our country’s longest and toughest trails. Based on a true story.
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Adult Book Discussion Groups
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Book selections are available at the Reader Services Desk one month prior to meetings. New members are always welcome. Unless otherwise noted, just drop in. The 2015 discussion schedule for each group is available if you would like to read ahead. BookBites: Reading Social — Thursday, April 2, 7 PM. Location: The Glenview House, 1843 Glenview Road, Glenview. The April selection is We Are All Completely Beside Ourselves by Karen Joy Fowler. Coming of age in middle America, 18-year-old Rosemary evaluates how her entire youth was defined by the presence and forced removal of an endearing chimpanzee who was secretly regarded as a family member and who Rosemary loved as a sister. Co-sponsored by the Niles Public Library. Visit the BookBites Facebook page for details. Meets monthly. Page Turners — Monday, April 6, 1 PM, Community Room East. Flight Behavior by Barbara Kingsolver. Dellarobia Turnbow is a discontent farmwife engaging in a flirtatious relationship with a younger man when she discovers an unsual fire in a forested valley behind her house. This curiosity causes a stir in the scientific and local communities, garnering a great deal of media attention and leads to Dellarobia confronting and questioning everything she thought she believed in (from Novelist). Meets monthly. All Things Spanish — Wednesday, April 15, 7-8:30 PM, Multipurpose Room. All Things Spanish seeks to soak up and enjoy Spanish/Latino culture in all forms—from literature and language to music, film, and food. A meeting may include a Spanish short story reading, a Spanish film, or a discussion of hot topics. This adult group is made up of native and non-native Spanish speakers, some hoping to improve their Spanish and others looking to maintain their language skills. The meetings are conducted primarily in Spanish. For more information or to sign up for group updates, contact Carolyn Ramirez at cramirez@glenviewpl.org. Meets monthly.
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Free Adult Literacy Classes: Spring Session — Tuesdays and Thursdays through May 19, 9:15 AM-12:15 PM. A unique opportunity for native and non-native English speakers to improve their reading and writing skills. A small, friendly group, led by a teacher and volunteer tutors meets twice weekly. Classes are conducted by Oakton Community College in the Glenview Library’s Community Room West. Call 847-635-1426 for details.
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Exploring eBooks Workshops & Tutorials
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MyMediaMall & Zinio Individual Appointments — Mondays, April 6, 13, 20, and 27, 10 AM-1 PM. Meet with trained Library staff for a 45-minute one-on-one session and learn how to download an eBook, eAudiobook, or eMagazine to your portable device. Visit or call the Reader Services Desk at 847-729-7500 x 7600 to register and for appointment locations. Glenview Library card required. Introduction to MyMediaMall: Downloading eBooks & eAudiobooks — Friday, April 24, 10-11:30 AM, Technology Lab. Discover the Glenview Library’s collection of free, downloadable eBooks and eAudiobooks. Learn how to access MyMediaMall, browse the Library’s collection of digital materials, and checkout/download eBooks and eAudiobooks to your computer, eReader, tablet or mobile device. Instruction will be followed by Q & A’s. Glenview Library card required. Please register here, call 847-729-7500 x 7600, or visit the Reader Services Desk.
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Career & Finance • Money Smart Week® Programs
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Telephone & Utility Bill Clinic — Monday, April 20, 1-2:30 PM, Community Room East. Citizens Utility Board (CUB) staff will review your telephone, electric, and natural gas bills and recommend ways for you to cut costs. Please allow for wait time while CUB staff is helping other patrons. Limit 30. Please register here, call 847-729-7500 x 7700, or visit the Reference Services Desk. One-On-One Financial Planning — Tuesday, April 21, 9 OR 10 AM, Second Floor Study Room. Schedule a free one-hour consultation with a Certified Financial Planner®. No online registration. Please register at 847-729-7500 x 7700, or at the Reference Services Desk. Power Employment Workshop: Secret Strategies to Land a Job in 90 Days — Tuesday, April 21, 9:30 AM-2:30 PM, Community Room East. Discover proven strategies to land a job, as Illinois WorkNet Center speakers share what’s working and what’s not in today’s job market. This comprehensive workshop will discuss setting SMART goals to keep you on track, using social media to connect with active hiring managers, getting your resume through today’s Applicant Tracking Systems, and learning two critical interview skills to sell yourself and land a job. Please register here. Property Tax Appeals Seminar — Wednesday, April 22, 7-8:30 PM, Community Room. Are your property taxes too high? It’s never too late to reduce them. Taxpayer advocate Andrea Raila will show you how to lower property taxes, get tax exemptions and refunds, understand market value reassessment notices, use self-help tax links, and more. Please register here, call 847-729-7500 x 7700, or visit the Reference Services Desk.
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Genealogy Research Day — Saturday, April 18, 1-4 PM, Technology Lab and Genealogy & Local History Room. Need help getting started with genealogy? Have you hit a brick wall in your research? Join us in the Technology Lab where our genealogy experts can help you with your research or visit the Genealogy Room to use our print collections. Drop in any time between 1-4 PM to get individualized help, learn new tricks, and utilize our resources. Registration preferred: Please register here, call 847-729-7500 x 7700, or visit the Reference Services Desk. NEW! Chicago & Cook County Resources — Tuesday, April 21, 10-11:30 AM, Technology Lab. Discover genealogy resources to assist in searching for your Chicago and Cook County ancestors. Please register here, call 847-729-7500 x 7700, or visit the Reference Services Desk.
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Unless otherwise noted, registration with a Glenview Library card is required and workshops are held in the Technology Lab. Please register here, call 847-729-7500 x 7700, or visit the Reference Services Desk. NEW! Getting Started on Pinterest — Thursday, April 2, 10-11:30 AM. Learn what Pinterest is, how to create boards and attach material to this virtual bulletin board. Must have a valid email address. Register here. Beyond Google Group — Monday, April 6, 7-8:30 PM. Internet savvy is just a click away. Explore the latest Internet developments and search techniques. Your questions direct the discussion—bring them with you. New members are welcome. Just drop in. Internet Searching Intermediate — Wednesday, April 8, 2-3:30 PM. Spend less time searching and more time finding what you need. Basic search skills required. Register here. NEW! PUBLISHER 2010 Basics — Tuesday, April 14, 2-3:30 PM. Use tabs, templates, text boxes, and picture tools to create cards, posters, and more. Register here. Twitter — Thursday, April 16, 2-3:30 PM. What is Twitter, anyway? Get acquainted with this online social networking service that has more than just text messaging. Please sign up for a Twitter account before class. Register here. LinkedIn — Wednesday, April 29, 2-3:30 PM. Make connections. Build your professional identity. Learn how to network on this social media site. Must have a valid email address. Register here.
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Please register here, call 847-729-7500 x 7600, or visit the Reader Services Desk. Game Night! — Friday, April 10, 5-9 PM (Ages 13-18), Community Room. Play with the Library’s game systems and collections on big screens. Pizza is generously donated by Goode & Fresh Pizza Bakery. Register here. Cappuccino & Conversation @ Glenview Grind — Saturday, April 18, 2-3 PM (Ages 13-18). Location: Glenview Grind, 989 Waukegan Road, Glenview. Celebrate National Library Week by sharing your favorite reads while enjoying a free specialty drink of your choice. Just drop in. Money Smart Week: Resume Writing for Teens — Monday, April 20, 7-8 PM (Grades 9-12), Community Room West. A representative from the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) will focus on polishing and formulating quality resumes. Register here.
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For Children and Families
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Unless otherwise noted, registration is required and preference is given to Glenview Library cardholders. Please register here, call 847-729-7500 x 7900, or visit the Youth Services Desk. Explore the Deep Blue Sea! An Exciting Line-Up of Ocean-Themed April Programs StoryWalk®: Yummy Yummy! Food for My Tummy! by Sam Lloyd — Sunday, April 12–Sunday, May 24. Welcome back to the Storybook Trail in Little Bear Garden at Gallery Park, 2001 Patriot Blvd. Walk, skip, jog, or better yet, bike along the path to read about two monkeys living on neighboring islands who try to figure out a way to get together despite sharks in the water that make travel quite difficult. Presented by the Glenview Park District, the Bike Glenview Initiative and the Glenview Public Library. The StoryWalk® Project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, VT and was developed in collaboration with the Vermont Bicycle & Pedestrian Coalition and the Kellogg-Hubbard Library. Just drop in. Finding Nemo (100min/G/2013) The Interactive Family Movie Experience — Wednesday, April 1, 6:45-8:30 PM, Community Room. Come in costume because YOU are part of the movie. We provide props, snacks, and fun...you bring a blanket and enthusiasm. Special treats provided by Whole Foods Market Northbrook. Register here. Make It & Take It — Thursday, April 2, 10 AM-Noon OR 1-3 PM, Youth Program Room. Kids with a parent or caregiver are invited to make a special craft to take home. Just drop in. Flight-to-Fun Kids Club: Something’s Fishy: Live Music by Andre Gloeckner (ages 2-6) — Saturday, April 4, 10:30-11:30 AM. Location: The Book Market at Hangar One, 2651 Navy Blvd., The Glen Town Center. Enjoy an ocean-themed storytime and craft, along with live music by Andre Gloeckner. Storytime provided by Glenview Public Library. Flight-to-Fun Kids Club is co-sponsored by The Glen Town Center. Register here. Spark Park: Liquid Blue Oceans (grades K-3) — Tuesday, April 14, 4:15-5:15 PM, Youth Program Room. Spark your imagination, jump into exploring, and delight your senses! Jessie B. will share stories, fun facts, and cool experiences designed just for you. Get sparked with unlimited possibilities in the deep blue sea during National Library Week. Register here. YMCA Preschool Art Classes: Ahoy! Ocean Art (ages 3-5 with an adult) — Wednesday, April 15, 10-10:45 AM, Youth Program Room. The North Suburban YMCA Art Academy provides experiences for preschoolers to create art. Parent or caregiver must be present. Register here. Family Storytime: Sea Stories (ages 2-6 with family) — Thursday, April 16, 6:15-6:45 PM OR Friday, April 17, 10-10:30 AM, Community Room West. Bring the whole family for stories, songs, rhymes, and fun. Please Note: Thursday Storytime content will be repeated on Friday morning. Space is limited. Tickets will be given out to Glenview Library cardholders beginning 30-minutes prior to Storytime sessions. Funny & Freaky Fish: Explore the Caribbean Sea — Saturday, April 18, 10:30-11:15 AM, Community Room. The Ocean Adventure of California brings you along on an underwater expedition. Marine educators and award-winning photographers, Wayne and Karen Brown, present a stunning HD digital show. Discover how marine creatures have adapted for survival with this National Library Week special event. Register here. Toothless the Great White Shark — Saturday, April 25, 2-3 PM, Community Room. Deanna of Discover the Depths will “defang” the myths as she introduces Toothless, a life-size 15-foot model made of recycled plastics. Learn how you can help protect sharks, the ocean, and all its creatures. Hosted by our Friendship Club & Ambassadors Program. RATED E: E is for Everyone! The Glenview Public Library invites families with children of all ages and abilities to participate in this activity. Register here.
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Spring Preschool Storytime (ages 3-5) — April 6-May 7. Mondays: 10-10:30 OR 1:30-2 PM. Thursdays: 9:30-10 AM OR 10:30-11 AM OR 1:30-2 PM, Youth Program Room. Nurture a love for books and build early literacy skills as our librarians bring favorite stories, songs, and rhymes to life with puppets, props, and more. Call Youth Services to check for openings. Little Wigglers Storytime (ages birth-23 months) — Wednesdays, April 8 & 22, 9:30-10:15 AM OR 10:30-11:15 AM, Youth Program Room. Develop the foundations for early literacy with guidance from your Librarian. Learn songs, rhymes, and stories while making new friends. Lots of wiggle-time, too. Space is limited. Tickets will be given out to Glenview Library cardholders beginning 30-minutes prior to Storytime sessions. LEGO® Club (grades 1-4) — Wednesday, April 8, 4-5 PM, Youth Program Room. Junior LEGO® engineers, architects, and inventors—dabble, design, and dream at our monthly free-build. Space is limited. Register here. Smile & Rhyme Storytime (ages 2 & up with caregiver) — Friday, April 10, 10:30-11 AM. Location: Heinen’s Grocery Store, 1020 Waukegan Road, Glenview. Miss Fran shares stories, rhymes, and songs in the Café. Snack and chat after the program. Younger siblings welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Just drop in. Drop-In Chess Club (up to grade 8) — Friday, April 10, 7-8:30 PM, Youth Program Room. Learn fundamentals and improve your strategy with volunteer chess instructor, Steve Levenson. Bring your own chess set if possible. Children ages 8 and under must be accompanied by a parent. Romp & Rhyme (ages 12-24 months) — Saturday, April 11, 11 AM-Noon, Community Room. A special library time to play and share rhymes, stories, and songs. Parent or caregiver must be present. Just drop in. Storytime & Snacks (ages 2 & up with caregiver) — Wednesday, April 22, 10:30-11 AM OR 11:15-11:45 AM. Location: Whole Foods Market Northbrook, 840 Willow Road, Northbrook. Join Mrs. Schmitt for stories and fun in the Lifestyle Center. Younger siblings welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Just drop in. Service Day (grades 6-8) — Wednesday, April 22, 3:30-5:30 PM OR 6-8 PM, Youth Program Room. Earn service hours by building the Summer Reading Game Board and decorations. Dream Jobs & Cool Cash: A Parent/Child Playshop (grades 2-5) — Thursday, April 23, 7-8:15 PM, Community Room West. Glenview State Bank and your Librarians provide an interactive experience for parent/child entrepreneurial teams. Develop and present a backyard business idea, then become a consumer and spend your cool cash. Profits will be tallied—will you be Top Tycoon? A Money Smart Week® special program. Register here. Baby Signs®: FAMILY SIGN, SAY & PLAY™ (ages birth to 5) — Friday, April 24, 11 AM-Noon, Community Room West. Pre-readers learn sign language with their families—new vocabulary, songs, and play activities each month. Led by Jamie Stevens, ASL interpreter and certified Baby Signs® instructor. Just drop in.
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Glenview Public Library Board of Trustees
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Next Board Meeting — Thursday, April 16 7:30 PM Library Conference Room, Second Floor
The Library Board of Trustees, elected by the residents of the Incorporated Village of Glenview, IL, meets every third Thursday of the month. Please verify Board of Trustee meetings here or call the Business Office at 847-729-7500. All Glenview Public Library Board of Trustee meetings are open to the public. Additional information about the Trustees is available on the Library's website.
If you have any questions or suggestions about this e-newsletter, or library programs and services, please feel free to contact us via Speak Up! e-form. LIVING OUR MISSION The Glenview Public Library provides a welcoming environment that encourages lifelong learning with access to the world of information and ideas. The Library’s innovative programs and services strive to educate, enrich, inspire, and entertain to meet the needs of a diverse community, fostered by a dedicated staff committed to excellence in customer service. Glenview Public Library - 1930 Glenview Road Glenview, IL 60025 - 847-729-7500 www.glenviewpl.org
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