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White Oak TV Special YouTube Videos Microwave Goodies with Mr. Max
Do you have a sweet tooth? Join Mr. Max as he demonstrates how to make easy tasty treats using your microwave. Time for Funfetti Mug Cake!
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WOW the GrandkidsDIY Halloween Treat Bags
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Virtual - Time To Glow! DIY Skin Health Series: Part One Learn how to make a simple sugar scrub recipe that will smell like summer and sunshine, and leave your hands incredibly soft and smooth.
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Halloween Carpool Movie Nights
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The Lockport Branch is showing Casper (1995) on an outdoor projection screen. The screen is being lent to us courtesy of Mistwood Golf Club. And, thanks to the First Midwest Bank, we'll be showing the movie in their larger lot, adjacent to our building (entrance on Hamilton Street). We are encouraging families to attend in their vehicles. Lawn chairs outside of the vehicle are okay as long as participants wear masks. Please register your car and arrive by 6:15 pm to guarantee a spot. Please note that your choices for listening to the movie will be either your car radio tuned in to an FM channel or a portable radio that you bring with you. A concession stand will be available for packaged chips, juice boxes, and candy. In case of inclement weather, a rain date of October 27th has been set. All registered participants will be notified if we cancel due to weather. Lockport Branch Tuesday, October 20 6:30 - 8:00 pm
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We're transforming our parking lot into a movie venue! We're showing Coco (2017) for a night of Halloween-fun for the entire family! The movie will begin at 6:30 pm, so please allow time to get your vehicle parked prior to the start of the movie, and for kids to pick up their movie kits! Mr. Salty's food truck will be on site for snacks! Please register your vehicle only and indicate how many children will be in attendance. Drive-In Movie Tips: - Bring a battery-operated radio to tranmit the movie's sound (and prevent a dead car battery)
- Dress for the weather
- Pack blankets and chairs
In case of inclement weather, the rain date is scheduled for Wednesday, October 28, 2020. Please call the library with any questions. Special thanks to the Mistwood Golf Club for helping make this evening possible. Crest Hill Branch Wednesday, October 21 6:30 - 8:30 pm REGISTER NOW
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Halloween Carpool Movie Night at the Romeoville BranchThe Romeoville Branch is having a Carpool Moving night - showing the The Addams Family (2019)! Thanks to Mistwood Golf Club, we will be changing our parking lot into a Carpool movie site! The movie will be starting at 6:30 pm and capacity will be limited to 40 cars, so early arrival is encouraged! The audio for the movie will be played via radio, so the options for the audio are either your vehicle's radio tuned to an FM channel or a portable radio that you can bring with you. Bringing lawn chairs to sit outside your vehicle is allowed (please wear masks). We'll also have other activities. - Goody bags for the first 100 children
- Dress in a Halloween costume and take a picture at our Halloween-themed backdrop
- Mr. Salty's food truck will be selling tasty snacks
Masks will be encouraged any time you and your family are outside of your vehicle. There no registration for this event. Vehicles will be let in on a first-come, first-served basis. We will be letting cars park starting at 5:30 pm. Arrive early to get a spot. Romeoville Branch Thursday, October 22 6:30 - 8:00 pm NO registration RAIN DATE Thursday, October 29 6:30 - 8:00 pm
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West Suburban Community Pantry Visit Access free groceries faster and easier! online food pantry makes it easy and fast to get free groceries for those in need of food assistance. Grocery pick-up is the 2nd Wednesday of each month at the Romeoville Branch Library. Don't forget to bring bags to take your items home. Romeoville Branch -Parking Lot Wednesday, October 14 4:00 - 5:00 pm
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We're adding to our Virtual Programs all the time. Be sure to visit our website to check out all our programming.
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Virtual - Time To Glow! DIY Skin Health Series: Part Two Welcome to the second installment of Time to Glow: A DIY Skin Health Series! This month we're making a simple coffee mud mask. Now that it's fall and the weather is getting chilly, it's important to give your skin some extra attention! This mask will leave your face feeling heavenly! Make sure you come into one of the three White Oak Library District branches (Crest Hill, Lockport, or Romeoville) to obtain a face mask kit! *KITS ARE LIMITED SO SIGN UP BY LIBRARY STAFF IS REQUIRED VIA PHONE OR IN PERSON AT ONE OF THE LIBRARY BRANCHES* Kits will be available to pick up on Saturday, October 10th. *IMPORTANT* One kit per person. Make sure to pick up your kit by October 24th! When kits are no longer available, you will find the ingredient list in the description box of the YouTube video.
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Got Beer - Virtual Edition Join us for a virtual beer tasting with former Professional Brewer and Master Beer Judge Michael Pezan. The White Oak Library District has partnered with new Lockport brewery: Nik & Ivy Brewing Co. They will be creating a special 4 pack for this event and at a discounted price for library patrons that register for the event! We will have a beer list available a week and a half before the program. Sign up today! Must be 21 years or older. *Registration required. When you register for this virtual program, please include your email and you'll receive the Zoom link information in your Inbox as a quick reminder. The log-in information is also here: Time: Friday, October 16 - 7:00 pmJoin Zoom Meeting Dial in: +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) Meeting ID: 863 5900 8217 Passcode: 479708 Friday, October 16 7:00 - 8:30 pm
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Virtual - Original Dungeons & Dragons Join DM Scott as he runs you virtually through the infamous dungeons of Castle Greyhawk, with just the original 1974 Dungeons & Dragons rules on your side! The virtual session will take place on Zoom. The address will be sent to registrants. Registration required. Please provide an email address you can be reached at so we can send out information for the event. Saturdays - 12:30 - 2:30 pm
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Motown: Music that Moved the World In Detroit in the 1960's Motown Records produced hits after hits. It was the "Sound of Young America", sung by performers like The Supremes, The Temptations, Marvin Gaye, and Stevie Wonder. Using audio and visual media, we'll trace this amazing musical journey from the power of soul of "Dancing in the Street" and "I Heard It Through the Grapevine" to the psychedelic soul of "Cloud Nine" and "What's Going On" to the pop soul of The Jackson 5. We'll explore this timeless music that moved us then, and still moves us now.
Join us on Zoom. Please make sure to provide us with an email address so we can send you a reminder and a link to the Zoom meeting. Thursday, October 22 6:30 - 7:30 pmREGISTER NOW to get the Zoom link.
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Take & Make - Día de Los Muertos Paper Mache Sugar Skulls Traditionally, sugar skulls are created as an offering for an altar, or ofrenda, during the Day of the Dead celebration honoring those who have passed. While supplies last, pick up a kit at any of the three branches to make your own Paper Mache Sugar Skull. Kits will include: one balloon, newspaper strips for paper mache, and tissue paper for decoration. Patrons will need to provide their own diluted white craft glue or flour mixture for paper mache, paint for decoration, and any other decor.
Kits will be available starting on October 15th at all our branches. Visit the adult services desks to pick up the kits.
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Take & Make - Día de Los Muertos Paper Skulls Instead of a sugar skull, create your own Dia de Muertos decoration out of a paper. Included in our kits are the materials to make a 3D paper Skull. Decorate with yours with supplies such as color pencils, crayons, color paper, paint, and more. Tradition decorations for Dia de Muertos tend to be colorful and floral. Feel free to take your own spin on this fun 3D craft. Available at all three branches while supplies last. Kits will be available starting on October 15th at all our branches. Visit the adult services desks to pick up kits.
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Day of the Dead / Día de los Muertos Attendees of all ages will learn about and experience Day of the Dead and how it is different from the Halloween experience. If you are registering for more than one person, please register as a group. All ages welcome (adults, family, teens, tweens, seniors). This program will also be available LIVE on Zoom. Please register so we can send you the Zoom link. Thursday, October 29 6:30 - 7:30 pm
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Bingo on Zoom We’ll be using Zoom and another website to interact with each other and play bingo, so each player will need their own computer, laptop, tablet, smartphone, or other device to play. Must be 18+ to play. Regular bingo only, only one card per player, and no grand prize or special rounds. Prizes will be available for pick up at the Adult Reference Desk at any of our three branches after the program. Please make sure to provide us with an email address so we can send you a reminder and a link to the Zoom meeting. Tuesday, October 13 6:30 - 7:30 pm Dial in: +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) Meeting ID: 925 8238 2855 Passcode: 757048
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What Is New in Teen Books? ZOOM Adult Edition Are you a teacher, a parent or just and adult who loves reading teen books? Are you looking for something new to read? Do want to show off to your students? Need a new graphic novel? Join us for our first virtual book talk for ADULTS who want to explore teen literature. This event is for adults. Register with an email to receive a link to the ZOOM meeting. Thursday, October 15 7:30 - 8:00 pm
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Children's Virtual Programs Storytimes Virtual Storytime with Miss Morgan Friday, October 2 - LINK to VIRTUAL program - MonstersFriday, October 23 - LINK to VIRTUAL program - Spooky Stories Virtual Storytime with Miss Jaci Virtual Storytime with Miss Terri Ghost in the House Saturday, October 31 - LINK to VIRTUAL program - Mouse's First Halloween Virtual Storytime with Miss Julie Virtual Storytime with Miss Jane Virtual Storytime with Miss Yumarys: Día de Los Muertos Virtual Storytime with Miss Jessica - Halloween Virtual Storytime with Miss Ellen Hubble Bubble, Granny Trouble More Children's Virtual Programs Poems of the Night and other Book Talks Join Mr. Max as he reads poetry from the book "Dark Emperor and Other Poems of the Night" Joyce Sidman. You'll learn some fascinating facts about nocturnal creatures. Book Talks with Mr Max - W. Bruce Cameron Mr. Max will be introducing us to the works of author W. Bruce Cameron. Some of his books include "A Dog's Purpose", "Puppy Tales" series, and "Lily to the Rescue" series. Virtual Book Talk Tuesday Want to learn about what's new in middle-grade fiction and graphic novels? Explore great reads just waiting for you to discover. Virtual Jump Start Jump Start is a program that promotes school readiness of children from ages four to five by enhancing their cognitive, social, and emotional development. We focus on areas such as language and literacy and many other aspects of preparing a child for their first school experience. Each week we will have a packet created for you to pick up and work on with your child at home. There will also be links and a video for additional packet assistance. Please make sure to pick up the packet in the Children's Departments. Every Tuesday. Virtual Tasty Treats with Miss Terri - Rice Krispies Treat Monsters Put on your apron and let's make some tasty treats that you and your family can enjoy! We are making Rice Krispies Treat Monsters this week. Listed below are the ingredients you will need as we go step-by-step in the video to make these delicious summer treats. Tasty Treat recipes are fun, easy-to-make with ingredients you can find around your kitchen! Ingredients Needed: C = cup, t = teaspoon, T = tablespoon - 6 C Rice Krispies cereal
- 1/2 tt vanilla extract
- 1/4 C butter
- 1 bag large marshmallows
- Food coloring of your choice
- Chocolate chips
- Cooking spray
Materials Needed:- Mixing bowls
- Microwave safe bowls
- Wax paper
- Mixing spoons
- Baking pan
- Spatula
Virtual Tasty Treats with Miss Terri - Dracula Dentures Tuesday, October 27 - LINK to VIRTUAL program Ingredients Needed: - 1 baked cookie
- 1 container of white frosting
- 1 bag of mini marshmallows
- Red food coloring
- 1 piece of candy corn
Virtual Spooky Slime with Miss Kellen Come watch Miss Kellen as she brews up a spooky slime concoction. Wednesday, October 21 LINK to VIRTUAL program Ingredients Needed: - 1 bottle of white glue
- 1 Tbsp. of Baking Soda
- 3 Tbsp. of Saline solution
- Spooky add-ons like glitter, spiders, eyeballs
Virtual Spooky Crafts with Miss Jaci: Bookish Monster - An old paperback book
- Large googly eyes
- Glue & paper
- Markers
Virtual Spooky Crafts with Miss Jaci: Mummy Thursday, October 15 - LINK to VIRTUAL program Supply List: - Paper plate
- White, black, green and orange paper
- Scissors & glue
- Black marker
Virtual Kids Crafts with Miss Morgan : Monster Bookmarks We'll be making our very own bookmarks with things you have at home. Supply List: - Colored paper
- Googly eyes
- Glue & Scissors
- Markers (or something else to color with)
Virtual Kids Crafts with Miss Morgan : Autumn WhirligigThursday, October 22 - LINK to VIRTUAL program. Supply List: - Paper plate
- Paint (or something to color with)
- Colored pencils (red, oranges, and yellows)
- Glue & Scissors
- Hole punch (or you can use a pencil)
- Pen & string
Virtual Crafty Kids with Miss Ellen - Pup Puppet Create your own puppet! Supply List: - Brown paper bag
- Small pieces of black & pink paper
- Larger piece of brown paper
- Scissors & glue
- Brown marker for drawing eyes OR (2) googly eyes
Virtual Crafty Kids with Miss Ellen - Ghastly Ghost Let's make our own ghost! Supply List: - White paper plate
- (5) pieces of toilet paper
- Black marker
- Scissors & glue
- Hole punch & yarn or string to hang your ghost
Virtual Kids Crafts with Miss Julie: Heart Hat We're making an awesome elephant. Supply List: - Paper plate (1 or 2)
- Crayons, markers, paint, or chalk
- Small piece of white paper
- Black marker
- Scissors & glue stick
Virtual Kids Crafts with Miss Julie: "Me" Tree We're making an awesome elephant. Supply List: - Piece of regular printer paper
- Pencil
- Crayons, markers, paint, or chalk
- Construction paper
- Scissors & glue
TEEN VIRTUAL PROGRAMS What is New in Teen Books? ZOOM Teen Edition Are you a teen looking for something new to read? Do want to show off to your teachers? Need a new graphic novel? Join us for our first virtual teen book talk. This event is for grades 7-12. Register with an email to receive a link to the ZOOM meeting. Teen Trivia - Disney Villains on ZOOM Think you know everything there about Disney? How well do know the Disney Villains? Enjoy a fun trivia game focused around some of the best characters in Disney History, the Villains! If you love Malificent, Cruella De Vil, Hades, and more come play! All questions will be multiple choice for even the causal Disney fans. Winner gets a gift card of their choice! Register with your email address so we can send you to Zoom link. Click Here to join us on Zoom. Thursday, October 29 6:30 - 8:00 pm
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Virtual Haunted House Escape Room for Teens -All Day Release date - Wednesday, October 14 Today is a special Haunted House Virtual Escape Room! Enjoy it for the rest of October!
Warning Haunted House does depict acts of violence so it is not for the faint of heart. Sign up to get the link emailed to you the day of release!
REGISTER to have link emailed to youSign up not required to enjoy though! You are on a day trip to a pumpkin patch with a group of three friends when suddenly the car dies. Apparently someone forgot to gas up the car. Two of your friends, Emily and Christian, walk to a nearby gas station. You and your friend Jonas are left behind. After accidentally getting locked outside the car it starts to rain. You and Jonas take shelter in a nearby house that you didn't notice was there before. Despite that sinking pit in your stomach you enter the house only to be trapped inside. Explore the house to find a way out, but beware something is trying to make sure you don't leave, at least not alive! Grades 7 & Up Only
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Crafts to TAKE & MAKE at Home
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Take & Make Kits: Trick or Trick Coffin Vampires are back! The release of the new Twilight book, Midnight Sun has brought vampires back into popularity! What better way to celebrate the spookiest month of the year than with a vampire craft for teens. Make your own personalize coffin to hold many things including the candy provided with the kit! Available throughout the month of October while supplies last at all three White Oak Library District Branches! For TEENS only - grades 7-12.
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Take & Make - Fall Burlap & Floral Wreath Stop by the Crest Hill, Lockport, or Romeoville branch to pick up the supplies to make a decorative burlap and floral wreath. Our instructional video will premiere on the library’s website and Facebook page on October 19th and remain online for you to watch at your convenience. Hope you can join us for this virtual craft program! One kit per person. Pickup supplies at any Adult Services Desk. Available while supplies last. One kit per person. Registration required.
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Take & Make: Papercraft Masks! Stop in at one of our three branches in Lockport, Crest Hill or Romeoville and grab a Take & Make Papercraft Mask Kit! Kits include instructions, card stock for the mask pieces, and paracord for the strap. Patrons will need their own scissors, glue, and tape. Use glitter or tissue paper to give your mask some decorative flair! Kits are first come, first serve
Disclaimer: Papercraft masks may not be used to prevent the spread of COVID. They are intended for decorative and costume use only.
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Teen Take & Make : Shrinky Dinks Pick up cool Shrinky Dinks to make at home. You will have your choice of Disney, Animal Crossing and Hamilton. Remember to be careful when make them and have a parent or guardians supervision. Must have an oven or toaster oven at home and sharpies. First Come First serve. Check out our YouTube page for a how to video. This craft is for teens in grade 7-12.
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Not-So-Spooky-Stories & S'mores Bring the family to the Crest Hill Branch for some (not-so) spooky stories and s'mores! Each family will be provided with a s'mores kit and (not-so) scary stories to enjoy for your own socially-distanced storytime. The fire pit will be out in the children's outdoor space, so be sure to bring blankets and chairs to establish your own space. In case of inclement weather, s'mores kits will be available for pick up and (not-so) spooky stories can be checked out. Registration is required. Crest Hill Branch Wednesday, October 7 5:00 - 6:00 pm REGISTER NOW
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Adult Memoir Writers Club Everyone has a story to tell. Has yours been told, in a way that will be remembered? Come discuss how best to write your life story, and schedule a time to have your oral history recorded. You can attend in-person or choose to attend virtually via Zoom. Saturday, October 3 - 10:00 - 11:30 am The Zoom log-in information is also here: Time: Saturday, October 3 - 10:00 am Join Zoom Meeting Dial in: 312-626-6799 Meeting ID: 897 7516 6815 Passcode: 416477
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Brandon James: A Night of Music Those 40 years of age and older, come out for a Night of Music with Brandon James. The event will be held in the Library's parking lot with social distancing in place. Please bring your own beverage to enjoy. Only groups from the same household may sit with one another. Bring a mask to visit with others with a mask. Romeoville Branch Saturday, October 3 6:30 - 8:30 pm REGISTER NOW
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Hooks, Needles, and More Bring your needlework or other craft projects, and sit back and enjoy chatting and sharing skills with other "crafters." In keeping with Coronavirus/Covid-19 safety precautions, attendees must wear a face mask for the entire program. Also, social distance seating will be in place. Registration Required to attend this meeting. Lockport Branch Wednesday, October 7 6:30 - 8:00 pm REGISTER NOW
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Lizzie Borden - Did She Do It? In 1892, a young woman named Lizzie Borden found herself the accused murderer of her father and stepmother. Though she was acquitted of all charges, rumor mills and gossipmongers pursued her the rest of her life. The name Lizzie Borden still conjures the image of an axe-wielding murderess. Our presentation will peel away decades of hearsay and misinformation to reveal the real Lizzie Borden of Fall River. Attendees must wear a face mask and social distancing seating will be in place. Lockport Branch You can also attend this event virtually via Zoom using the log-in information below: Time: Oct 14, 2020 06:30 PM Dial in: +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) Meeting ID: 867 1806 1432 Passcode: 347287
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Exploring FamilySearch FamilySearch is one of the leading free online genealogical resources available today, so come learn what makes this database essential for all levels of genealogists. This class will familiarize users with the basic features of FamilySearch and teach strategies to help find relevant records and stay organized. Basic computer skills are necessary for this program. The class meets downstairs in the Computer Lab. Romeoville Branch Wednesday, October 21 - 1:00 - 2:00 pm
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Protect Your Facebook from Hackers This webinar will teach you how to protect your Facebook account from hackers. After implementing what you learn, your Facebook account will be a lot safer! This is a live program using Zoom. The program will be recorded and available to those who are not able to attend. On the day of the program, Tuesday, October 27th, please visit our EVANCE calendar program description for the Zoom link. Tuesday, October 27 2:00 -3:00 pm
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Edgar Allan Poe: To Tell a Tale Literary chills abound in this spine-tingling program as historical storyteller Terry Lynch offers a brief sketch about Edgar Allan Poe's life, and then retells some of Poe's greatest works, including "The Raven" and "The Tell-Tale Heart." For adults and teens. In keeping with Coronavirus/Covid-19 safety precautions, attendees must wear a face mask/face covering for the entire program. Also, social distance seating will be in place. *Registration is required Lockport Branch Wednesday, October 28 6:30 - 7:30 pm You can also join the event virtually via Zoom using this information: Lockport Branch Library is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Time: Wednesday, October 28 6:30 - 7:30 pm Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 845 9455 6858 Passcode: 029081 Dial in: 312-626-6799
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Book Club : The Lost Girls of Paris This month, we are chatting about The Lost Girls of Paris by Pam Jenoff. Please register and pick up your copy of the book at the Lockport Branch Reference Desk, available one month before the discussion. You are welcome to join us either in person (socially distanced and wearing masks) or via Zoom with this log-in information: Topic: Tuesday Morning Book Club Time: October 13th -10:30 AM Central Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 833 7029 1241 Passcode: 528035 Dial by your location +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
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Books Not Beer : Something in the Water Books Not Beer : Something in the Water Come to the Romeoville Branch Library on the second Tuesday evening of each month for a book group. We will be seated socially distant and masks are required. This month's book is ..... Something in the Water by Catherine Steadman A shocking discovery on a honeymoon in paradise changes the lives forever of a picture-perfect couple. This book will be available one month prior to the discussion and can be picked up at the Romeoville Branch Library's Adult Services Desk Romeoville Branch Tuesday, October 13 6:30 - 8:00 pm
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True Crime Book Club The True Crime Book Club is back! Do you listen, read, and watch information on true crime, serial killers, and unsolved mysteries? Do other people look at you like you're a nut when you tell them to, "Stay sexy and don't get murdered"? The True Crime Book Club is the place for you to meet like-minded people! October's Book is Furious Hours: Murder, Fraud, and the Last Trial of Harper Lee by Casey Cep "In Furious Hours, Casey Cep masterfully brings together the tales of a serial killer in 1970s Alabama and of Harper Lee, the beloved author of To Kill a Mockingbird, who tried to write his story. Books will be available for checkout at the book club meeting the month prior, as well as at the Crest Hill Branch Adult Services Desk. Please register to attend the book club via Zoom. You will be sent the Zoom information after your register. Crest Hill BranchThursday, October 15 6:00 - 7:00 pm
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Wednesday Morning Nonfiction The Sixth Extinction Nothing like waking up to a discussion of a good book. Focusing exclusively on nonfiction, our book club will be discussing Elizabeth Kolbert's The Sixth Extinction: an Unnatural History. The book argues that Earth is in the midst of a modern, man-made extinction. You can attend in-person, observing social distancing, or participate virtually from home via Zoom. (Note: In-person attendance limited to ten people; Zoom address will be shared with registered participants.) Please pick up a copy of this book at the Romeoville Branch - Adult Services Desk - lower level. Romeoville Branch Wednesday, October 21 10:00-11:30 am
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