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Tuesday, May 7th, 2024 from 6:30 - 8:00 pm Lockport Branch - Meeting Room A/B Step into the post-Capone era as we welcome back historian and musician, Clarence Goodman, for part 2 of his 4-part series, "Murder, Mayhem, & the Mob." This presentation delves into the aftermath of the Capone era, exploring how organized crime adapted and persisted in the changing landscape. Discover this lesser-known chapter of Mob history and learn about the trajectory of the Mob as it entered the modern era. From power struggles to illicit enterprises, explore the intriguing dynamics that defined the Mob's presence after Capone.
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Wednesday, May 8th, 2024 from 5:30 - 6:30 pm Romeoville Branch - Meeting Room A Experience the thrill of LoterĂa! Dive into the vibrant world of this traditional Mexican game. With colorful cards featuring iconic characters and symbols, LoterĂa brings friends and family together for fun-filled entertainment. Get ready to shout 'LoterĂa!' and immerse yourself in an exciting cultural experience.
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We are always looking for donations of high quality materials. If we can use them in the library’s collections we will, otherwise the Friends of the Library will use them in one of their book sales. In certain circumstances you may even gain a tax benefit from this type of donation (again check with your accountant or whoever prepares your tax return). If you have any materials to donate please drop them off at one of our 3 branches. Thank you!
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RECORDED PROGRAMS Check out our YouTube channel for a plethora of videos made by library staff!
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Monday, May 6th, 2024 from 4:00 - 6:00 pm Lockport Branch - Meeting Room A/B Earn service hours by attending TVN (Teen Volunteer Night). Make new friends and develop new skills! We will have fun activities for you to do each month. Check in at the Adult services desk. For teens in grades 7-12.
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Monday, May 6th, 2024 from 3:30 - 8:00 pm Crest Hill Branch - Meeting Room A/B Come try your hand at speed painting - regular painting but with a fun and creative twist! Each teen will have 5 minutes to create the beginnings of their artwork, but when those 5 minutes are up it’s time to switch to the next canvas. Keep switching every 5 minutes to see what will become of your canvas when everyone gets a chance to add their own artistic touch. For teens in grades 7-12.
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Wednesday, May 8th, 2024 from 3:00 - 4:30 pm Romeoville Branch - Meeting Room B Middle and High schoolers are welcome to hangout and play games in our after school open gaming club. For teens in grades 6-12.
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Monday, May 6th, 2024 from 6:30 - 8:00 pm Lockport Branch - Computer Lab Learn how to create a document, edit, format your text, and copy & paste. Create a document from scratch or pick a ready-to-use template to make your work so much easier! You'll master all of these tasks and so much more! Basic computer skills are required prior to taking this class.
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Tuesday, May 7th, 2024 from 9:30 am - 12:30 pm Romeoville Branch - Meeting Room B Drop in for Pinochle Club! New members are encouraged to join. Whether you play for fun or for the challenge, come enjoy this beloved card game. All skill levels are welcome, but players should have some familiarity with the game. The library will provide all materials necessary for game-play.
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Thursday, May 9th, 2024 from 11:00 - 12:30 pm Crest Hill Branch - Computer Lab Join us for a 90 minute class on the basics of Google Workspace. In these sessions we will walk you through how to create and use a Gmail account, introduce you to the similarities between Google Docs and Microsoft Word, and discuss how to make your budgeting easier with Google Sheets.
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