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The Many Lives of Kal Penn

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online
Room: Virtual (Live)
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture & Travel, Books, Authors & Writing, Illinois Libraries Present, Special Event, Special Presenters & Performers, Virtual
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Kal Penn (kalpenn.com) is an actor, writer, producer, and former Associate Director of the White House Office of Public Engagement.

Sewing with Rachael: Microwavable Heating Pads

5:30pm - 7:00pm
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: The Studio
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Crafts & Making, Education & Skills, Special Presenters & Performers
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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Always wanted to learn how to sew? Join Rachael as she teaches a different project each month, helping you gain different skills when it comes to sewing with a machine or by hand. Registration required.

Card Making & Paper Craft with Kathy Congreve

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Teens, Adults
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts & Making, Special Presenters & Performers
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Join Kathy Congreve, Creative Memories Advisor as she guides you through an easy-to-follow method of making your own decorative greeting cards.

Unlocking the Magic: A Guide to Planning a Disney Vacation

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Education & Skills, Special Presenters & Performers
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 29
Event Details:

Have you always dreamed of a trip to Walt Disney World but are too overwhelmed with all of the details? Come hear insider tips and tricks for planning a magical Disney World vacation!

(New Date!) Dr. Temple Grandin: The Hidden Gifts of Visual Thinkers

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online
Room: Virtual (Live)
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Books, Authors & Writing, Education & Skills, Illinois Libraries Present, Special Event, Special Presenters & Performers, Virtual
Event Details:

NEW DATE TUESDAY, JUNE 4: Our Illinois Libraries Present program with Temple Grandin was orginaly scheduled in April. If you registered for the April event you DO NOT need to register again.

Summer Kickoff with Crosstown Exotics

1:00pm - 2:00pm
All Ages, Birth - Pre-K, School-Age Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Outdoor Naturescape
Age Group: All Ages, Birth - Pre-K, School-Age Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Nature & the Environment, Special Presenters & Performers, Summer Learning Challenge
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 75
Event Details:

Help us kick off the Summer Learning Challenge with Crosstown Exotics Reptile and Bug Show!

Discovering Witches: The Real Historical Records and Manuscripts Seen in Movies, Books, and TV Shows

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture & Travel, History & Genealogy, Special Presenters & Performers
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Witches are iconic figures in popular culture. They appear in some of your favorite silver screen and streaming media shows alongside archaic books and strange texts.

World Blue Mind Day

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Teens, Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Education & Skills, Nature & the Environment, Special Presenters & Performers, Summer Learning Challenge
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 35
Event Details:

July 23rd is World Blue Mind Day. Have you ever found yourself around water and noticed that you feel more relaxed and more connected? There may be a reason!

Mr. Scott's Giant Bubble Show

2:00pm - 3:00pm
All Ages
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Outdoor Naturescape
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Special Presenters & Performers, Summer Learning Challenge
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 75
Event Details:

All Ages  Join us for a fun and interactive bubble show perfect for the whole family! Don't forget your blanket or lawn chairs for optimal viewing of this amazing outdoor bubble display! Weather permitting.

Biomimicry: Looking to Animals to Solve Today's Problem

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Education & Skills, Nature & the Environment, Special Presenters & Performers
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 70
Event Details:

How did a Kingfisher improve a high speed train? How has a gecko helped astronauts? How are hedgehogs are helping reduce the chances of concussions. The answer is biomimicry.

Container & Small Space Gardening

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Nature & the Environment, Special Presenters & Performers
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 35
Event Details:

Even if you live in an apartment, dorms or townhouse, you can still have a garden! Join Master Gardener, Nancy Kuhajda as we explore solutions for small space gardening.