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October 2018 Programs for Adults
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Travel Film Globe Trekker: Poland Monday, October 1, 1:00 pm Enjoy a tour of Poland, including a stop in the church where Pope John Paul II served as a young priest. Visit Wroclaw, the baroque streets of Gdansk and many more sites in this beautiful country.
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Prospect Heights Book Club Slade House by David Mitchell Monday, October 1, 7:00 pm Enter the mysterious Slade House, a mystical 19th century portal that appears once every 9 years, and then only to a chosen few. Those chosen never come out. What ties the victims together and what can stop the mysterious disappearances? The answer will leave you with chills. Register and pick up your book at the circulation desk.
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Tech Talk Microsoft PowerPoint Lesson 1: Basics Wednesday, October 3, 6:30 - 8:30 pm Learn how to use PowerPoint's basic features to add and delete slides, change slide layouts, format text, select themes, and add graphics to a presentation.
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Planning for Healthy and Happy Navigating Senior Living Options Thursday, October 4, 1:00 pm Learn about the many senior living options available to older adults and understand their differences. Diane Reier, of Brookdale Prospect Heights, explores the variety of services available in these different communities and how to find help in selecting the right community for yourself or your loved one.
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20/30 Something Art with Ali Thursday, October 4, 7:00 - 8:30 pm Bring your supplies or use ours, as you join us to spend an evening making art in a nonconstructive, encouraging environment. No experience? Lots of experience? All are welcome to grow and make art. |
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Movie RBG Friday, October 5, OR Friday, October 12 1:00 - 2:30 pm An award winning documentary that explores the exceptional life and career of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. With unprecedented access, the filmmakers explore how her early legal battles changed the world for women.
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20/30 Something Cosplay and Costume Making 101 Saturday, October 6, 2:00 - 3:00 pm Ages 20-39 Have you ever wanted to make your own costume of your favorite character for a party or convention? Or wanted to know how to get into cosplay but didn’t know where to start? Are you looking for a way to one up your Halloween costume this year? Join professional cosplay constructor Victor Rodriguez as he explains and shows tips and tricks to approaching basic costume making for any artistic level! Register
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Concert The Tim Wilsey Band Sunday, October 7, 2:00 pm Enjoy a melting pot of musical styles that laid the foundation for America's musical legends and styles, from Rock ‘n’ Roll, Country Western, Jazz, Hawaiian and Latin.
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AARP Smart Driver Course Tuesday, October 9, Noon - 4:00 pm AND Wednesday, October 10, Noon - 4:00 pm Learn valuable defensive driving skills and refresh your memory of the rules of road in this eight hour course presented by AARP volunteers. After completing the course you may be eligible for a discount on your car insurance. (Consult your auto insurance agent for details.) AARP will collect payment for this course, $15 for AARP members and $20 for non-members, on the first day of class. |
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The Great Chicago Fire Tuesday, October 9, 7:00 - 8:30 pm We highlight National Fire Prevention Week with a multi-media storytelling event weaving together the technical details of the great Chicago Fire of October 1871. Author William Pack brings to life all the excitement and terror through vivid firsthand accounts from those who lived through the blaze. This program is suitable for older children, teens and adults.
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Tech Talk MS PowerPoint Lesson 2: Special Effects Wednesday October 10, 6:30 - 8:30 pm Learn how to insert objects such as text boxes, shapes, charts, and more. Then discover how to apply animations and slide transitions to spruce up your presentation.
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Tech Tutor Saturday, October 13, Noon - 2:00 pm Our teen Tech Tutor volunteers are willing to take on any technology question on whatever device you have. First come, first served. No registration is required.
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Mysterious Easter Island Monday, October 15, 1:00 pm Join veteran traveler and District 214 Community Education Travel Manager Linda Kerr on a journey to the home of the striking Moai statues and hear about the lore surrounding these massive carved figures. Also visit the city of Santiago, Chile and its surrounding vineyards and coastal areas. Register
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Tech Talk Genealogy @ Your Library Wednesday, October 17, 2:00 - 3:15 pm Learn to effectively use the Library’s free online genealogy resources to find your ancestors online and jump start your family history research.
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History Book Club Journey of Crazy Horse: A Lakota History by Joseph Marshall Wednesday, October 17, 7:00 pm A biography of the peerless warrior who defeated the U.S. Army at the Battle of Little Bighorn. To his fellow Lakota Indians, Crazy Horse was a dutiful son and humble fighting man who, with valor, spirit, respect and unparalleled leadership, fought for his people’s land, livelihood and honor. Register and pick up your book at the circulation desk.
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Planning for Happy and Healthy Medicare Part D Open Enrollment Assistance Thursday, October 18, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm OR Thursday, November 15, 10:15 am - 3:30 pm Join a SHIP counselor from Wheeling Township Senior Services to review your current Medicare Part C Advantage plan or Part D drug plan coverage and discuss warranted changes to your plan for 2019. A yearly review is recommended as premiums, co-pays, deductibles, and covered drugs may change. Register for one 45 minute appointment.
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Baking With Vegetables Thursday, October 18, 7:00 - 8:30 pm We are excited to welcome back pastry Chef Rose Deneen as she demonstrates a few recipes from her first cookbook, Baking With Vegetables, and serves up some tasty samples! Copies of the book will be available for purchase and autographs.
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Edible Fiction Book Club My Not So Perfect Life by Sophie Kinsella Friday, October 19, 11:00 am When Katie Brenner is fired from her dream job in advertising in London, she goes home to her father’s farm in Somerset to help her stepmother turn their land into a glamping retreat. Applying her savvy marketing smarts, Katie masterminds a glamorous upscale resort to show her boss what she is capable of. Register and pick up your book at the circulation desk.
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PH Film Discussion Maudie Saturday, October 20, 1:30 pm OR Tuesday, October 23, 1:30 pm Maud Lewis, a Canadian folk artist, was crippled by arthritis and in an abusive marriage. Determined to pursue her art she rose above the challenges in her life, ultimately selling a painting to then Vice-President Richard Nixon.
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Reaching for the Heights Presents: St. Alphonsus Liguori Choir Sunday, October 21, 2:00 pm Come to enjoy a heavenly experience as these talented students of St. Alphonsus Liguori Choir perform classical, religious, and popular songs!
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Planning for Happy and Healthy Healthy Living: Brain and Body Monday, October 22, 1:00 - 2:30 pm Join Brittany Mabry of the Alzheimer's Association to hear about the latest research on diet, nutrition, exercise, cognitive activity and social engagement and their connection to a healthy brain and body. Learn hands-on tools to help you incorporate these recommendations into a plan for healthy aging.
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Tech Talk Maker Club Monday October 22, 7:00 - 8:30 pm Maker Club is a free, hands-on makers program for anyone interested in the maker movement, science, technology, engineering, computer sciences, DIY, and more! This month's topic is OpenSCAD, a popular 3D modeling program.
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Tech Talk Skype Basics Wednesday, October 24, 2:00 - 3:30 pm Learn how to use Skype to call, see, and message other people wherever they are!
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Paranormal: Legend Tripping in Illinois Thursday, October 25, 7:00 - 8:30 pm Join TnT Paranormal Investigators as they take you through a virtual tour of some of the most haunted locations in Illinois, including haunted places they have investigated! Learn about the claims and stories for the locations and review some of the data collected.
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Unwind With ArtFriday, October 26, 1:00 - 2:30 pm“Reimagining Picasso” Join local artist and illustrator Terri Murphy as we take some classic Picasso paintings and reimagine them using collage and paint/markers/textured paper. Abstract fun! All art skill levels are welcome! Register
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History RevealedJulius CeasarMonday, October 29, 1:00 - 2:30 pmJoin historian John Moore and learn about Julius Caesar’s fascinating life and the founding of the Roman Empire. Register
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The Life and Times of Martin Luther Tuesday, October 30, 7:00 - 8:30 pm German historian Anette Isaacs will explore Martin Luther's colorful and riveting life. Legend has it that on October 31, 1517 Martin Luther nailed his 95 Theses to the door of the Wittenberg Castle church, sparking the beginning of the Protestant Reformation.
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20/30 Something Movies With Ali: Halloween Tuesday, October 30, 7:00 pm Hate watching movies alone? Join us at AMC Randhurst Theatre for their $5 Tuesday special. We’ll watch a movie, and afterwards discuss it over food and drinks at a local eatery, with a raffle at the end of the evening! Register
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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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