Adult Book Discussion: Me Before You
Bus Trip: Schweikher-Langsdorf Home & Studio
125 True Stories of Amazing Pets
Invisible Girl by Mariel Hemingway
“What makes a family sad? It’s a hard question to answer. Maybe it’s better to think about what makes a family happy and then subtract it.”
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Adult Book Discussion: Me Before You
Monday, November 09, 2015, 7:00 PM.
Tuesday, November 10, 2015 2:00 PM.
This month's Adult Book Discussion book will be Me Before You by Jojo Moyes.
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Bus Trip: Schweikher-Langsdorf Home & Studio
Friday, September 18, 2015, 9:30 AM - 2:00 PM. $45.00.
Hop aboard our bus as we visit one of Illinois' hidden architectural gems, architect Paul Schweikher's 1938 home and studio sited on 7.5 acres in Schaumburg. An organic integration of eastern and western sensibilities, Mid-century Modern before such a term existed, we'll tour the home, including its Japanese garden, then enjoy the included lunch catered by Elegante Cuisine.
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125 True Stories of Amazing Pets
“Paw through these pages and find 125 of National Geographic Kids’ favorite true tales of animal heroes, silly tricks, spoiled-rotten critters, and even pets that have pets of their own.”
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Writing in the Margins: Fall 2015
It seems like almost every store has a loyalty program. There are some good ones out there. I am a fan of the Ulta and Sephora loyalty programs. Fannie Schmoe’s Bakery has offered a punch card that rewards customers after so many visits. However, the issue with many loyalty programs is that they track your purchases. Author Cory Doctorow has called this “putting a premium on privacy.” In other words, discounts are only offered when you agree to disclose some of your personal information.
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