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Handpicked by Meghan February 2019 Hello, I am the Adult Programming Librarian at the River Forest Public Library. My favorite hobbies include reading, travel, spending time with family, and going to see musicals. My reading tastes are all over the map, but the genres I tend to enjoy most often include nonfiction (especially Irish or American history), psychological thrillers, humor, memoirs, and fantasy. I love to get to know the amazing patrons of RFPL and help people discover books, movies, or television shows. Let's chat about books and media!
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Book Love by Debbie TungA cartoonist and illustrator conveys the thoughts and habits of book nerds everywhere. By the author of Quiet Girl in a Noisy World.
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In Deep: How I Survived Gangs, Heroin, and Prison to Become a Chicago Violence Interrupter by Angalia BiancaBefore Angalia Bianca became one of Chicago's foremost authorities on violence interruption and prevention, receiving international recognition and a Resolution for Bravery from the City of Chicago, she was a criminal, a master manipulator, and a brilliant con artist. Bianca spent twelve years in prison for forgery, embezzlement, drug dealing, and theft. But now she has gone far beyond the expectations for recovery to a life of service fueled by an unrelenting determination to make a difference. In Deep is a blunt, honest look at Bianca's life. Her story is at once fascinating, terrifying, and ultimately full of hope.
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Colette The story of French author Colette, who fought to make her talents known after she found success while being pressured to write novels under her husband's name.
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A Simple Favor Two women whose kids go to the same school become friends, and when one of them suddenly disappears, the other sets out to uncover the mystery.
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Criminal Minds
A team from the Behavioral Analysis Unit at the FBI profiles murderers and tries to anticipate their next moves.
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Only the Brave Based on the true story of the Granite Mountain Hotshots, a team of local firefighters train together to become one of the most elite firefighting teams in the nation and are tested when an historic wildfire threatens their town.
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Spotlight On: Upcoming Programs
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Adult Winter Reading December 17 - February 28Get rewarded for what you read by signing up for our Adult Winter Reading program! River Forest Library cardholders can log each book read between December 17 and February 28 online or by filling out a form at our second floor reference desk. Every book you read earns you an additional chance to win one of our fun raffle prizes. This year's prizes include: 2 tickets to a Chicago Bulls game, 2 tickets to Trevor Noah: Loud and Clear, and a gift certificate for the Lux Tasting for Four at Cooper's Hawk! Happy Reading!
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Art and Architecture of Ancient Egypt
Sunday, January 27, 2:00 pm
Meeting Room
When looking at Egyptian art, the poet Rainer Maria Rilke claimed he saw the "pollen of blossoming divinity." The art and architecture of ancient Egypt indeed leaves onlookers with a sense of awe and grandeur. At the same time, when compared to the art of ancient Greece or the Italian Renaissance, Egyptian art may seem inaccessible or archaic to us. In this lecture from The Oriental Institute, using some of the masterpieces of Egyptian art, including some artifacts in the Oriental Institute Museum, we will discuss a few simple rules of thumb to keep in mind when exploring the Egyptian gallery of a museum. We will also explore the most important features of Egyptian architecture, so you can understand the original contexts of much of what you see. Brought to you in partnership with River Forest Township.
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Sunflower Chamber Orchestra Concert
Sunday, February 3, 2:00 pm
Upstairs Fireplace
Join us for an afternoon of beautiful music by the Sunflower Chamber Orchestra-a children's orchestra located in River Forest! Brought to you in partnership with River Forest Township.
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Coffee Monday
Monday, February 4, 10:00 am
Meeting Room
Come to the library on the first Monday morning of every month for coffee, breakfast snacks, and conversation. It's a great way to get to know your neighbors and learn about things going on in the community. Senior exercise professionals will cover fitness for seniors.
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Great Decisions
Wednesday, February 6, 1:00 pm
Off-Site
Refugees and Global Migration. This program will be held off-site at the River Forest Community Center.
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Film Lover Fridays
Friday, February 15, 12:00 pm
Meeting Room
Join other movie lovers on the 3rd Friday of every month to watch popular and entertaining films! This season we're showing courtroom dramas! Today we'll be watching 12 Angry Men. Bring a sack lunch to enjoy before the film starts. Light refreshments will be served. This program is brought to you in partnership with River Forest Township.
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The Codebreaker and the POW: A Family Legacy of WWII
Saturday, February 16, 2:00 pm
Meeting Room
Author Sue Baugh describes how her father, born in Manila, became a codebreaker for the US Navy and helped crack Japanese codes before the Battle of Midway, while her grandfather fought on Corregidor Island and survived three years in a Japanese POW camp. She reveals the heroic efforts it took to defeat Japanese forces and liberate the Philippines. Brought to you in partnership with River Forest Township.
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Great Decisions
Wednesday, February 20, 1:00 pm
Off-Site
The Middle East: Regional Disorder. This program will be held off-site at the River Forest Community Center.
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