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August 2018 Programs for Adults
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Tech Talk Windows 10 Wednesday, August 1, 2030 - 3:30 pm Learn how to navigate, use the task manager, manage your files, and more with Microsoft's latest operating system, Windows 10. Register
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Movie Chappaquiddick Friday, August 3, or Friday, August 4, 12:30 - 2:15 pm In this riveting suspense drama, learn about the scandal and mysterious events surrounding the tragic drowning of a young woman as Ted Kennedy drove his car off the infamous bridge. Not only did this event take the life of an aspiring political strategist and Kennedy insider, but it ultimately changed the course of presidential history forever. Rated PG-13. 2018.
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Travel Film Globe Trekker: Switzerland Monday, August 6, 1:00 pm Chocolates, watches, cheese, famous physicists and beautiful Alpine scenery. Enjoy an exciting Swiss journey beginning in French-speaking Geneva and travel by train to the lakeside town of Vevey. Visit Charlie Chaplin's house, Zurich and many more sites. |
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Prospect Heights Book Club The Lost City of the Monkey God Monday, August 6, 7:00 pm National Geographic correspondent and popular fiction writer Douglas Preston tells the true story of a carefully planned trip to remote Honduras jungle to find the rumored ruins of a pre-Columbian civilization. Register and pick up your book at the circulation desk.
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Save the Date! Make your appointment now! LifeSource "Give a Pint, Get a Pint" Blood Drive Saturday, August 11, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Donate a pint of blood during critical demand this summer season and you will receive a coupon valid for one free pint of Culver’s fresh frozen custard, and find out your blood type for free! Appointments preferred and taken first—walk-ins welcome.
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History Book Club Last Days of the Romanovs: Tragedy at Ekaterinburg Wednesday, August 15, 7:00 pm 100 years ago, on July 16, 1918, assassins killed the Tsar of Russia and his family. This book presents a moment-by-moment account of the last days of the Imperial family's lives, examining their imprisonment, the political maneuverings of those out to save or destroy them, and their brutal deaths. Register and pick up your book at the circulation desk.
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PH Film Discussion Jackie Saturday, August 18, 1:30 pm or Tuesday, August 21, 1:30 pm As First Lady, Jackie Kennedy was determined to keep her private and public lives separate, and even more so after her husband's assassination. When Theodore H. White later interviewed her about the emotionally devastating events after the assassination she maintained her right to control what would and would not be published.
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Tech Talk Genealogy @ Your Library Wednesday, August 22, 7:00 - 8:15 pm Jump start your family history research! Learn to effectively use the Library's free online genealogy resources to find your ancestors.
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Tech Talk Internet Security Friday August 24, 4:00 - 5:15 pm Learn to navigate the web safely by using secure passwords, avoiding spyware and viruses, recognizing suspicious emails and websites, and understanding antivirus and security settings.
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Travel Film Weekend in HavanaMonday, August 27, 1:00 pmTravel to Cuba's vibrant, alluring, and rapidly changing capital city of Havana with host Geoffrey Baer. View everyday life in this "old city trying to find its place in the modern world," a place off-limits to Americans for decades.Register |
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Tech Talk Computer Maintenance Friday, August 31, 4:00 - 5:15 pm Learn tips and tricks for improving your computer's performance, stability, and speed through common maintenance tasks.
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Prospect Heights Public Library District12 N. Elm Street, Prospect Heights, Illinois 60070 847-259-3500 • www.phpl.info
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