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Sun: 1PM to 5PM
4613 N Oketo Ave
Harwood Heights, IL 60706
708-867-7828

4613 N Oketo Ave, Harwood Heights, IL 60706 708-867-7828

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H.H. Holmes: The True History of the White City Devil

H.H. Holmes: The True History of the White City Devil

September 22, 2017 | Comments Off on H.H. Holmes: The True History of the White City Devil

We've all heard the story of H.H. Holmes, the opportunistic killer who stalked the grounds of the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition. We know he killed hundreds of guests of his hotel using secret passages to dispose of the bodies. We've heard of the elaborate traps and torture devices he had built into the walls and basement of his famous "murder castle". We love Erik Larson's The Devil in the White City.


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The Dark Knight: Master Race

The Dark Knight: Master Race

September 20, 2017 | Comments Off on The Dark Knight: Master Race

In 1986, Frank Miller cemented his place in comic book history with his new take on Batman, The Dark Knight Returns. Miller offered a reinterpretation of Batman that shattered the common perception of the campy Adam West Batman TV series, replacing it with an aging Bruce Wayne, broken by the murder of his parents.


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Modern Times Film: La La Land

Modern Times Film: La La Land

September 10, 2017 | Comments Off on Modern Times Film: La La Land

Tuesdays, October 10, 2:00 PM & October 24, 6:00 PM.

Twice a month, the Modern Times Film Series showcases new additions to the library's movie collection. This month's movie will be the musical La La Land, starring Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling as an aspiring actress and a jazz pianist falling in love in Los Angeles. Rated PG-13. 2h 8m.


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Polish Heritage: We Were The Lucky Ones

Polish Heritage: We Were The Lucky Ones

September 8, 2017 | Comments Off on Polish Heritage: We Were The Lucky Ones

Thursday, October 12, 2017 3:00 PM.

Our English-language book discussion group focuses on literature related to Poland and Polish culture. This month we're discussing We Were The Lucky Ones by Georgia Hunter.


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After Hours Teen Time: Beetlejuice & Slime

After Hours Teen Time: Beetlejuice & Slime

September 8, 2017 | Comments Off on After Hours Teen Time: Beetlejuice & Slime

Friday, October 13, 2017, 5:00 - 8:00 PM.

Hang out in the library after everyone else has gone home. Watch the movie Beetlejuice and learn how to make your own gooey slime with artist Jessica Van Swol. We'll have pizza, too.


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