Every Thursday, 4:00 - 5:30 PM.
Writers in grades 7-12 are invited to join us every week for some socializing, discussion, and, of course, writing! Share your poems and stories in a supportive space or listen to others read.
Every Thursday, 4:00 - 5:30 PM.
Writers in grades 7-12 are invited to join us every week for some socializing, discussion, and, of course, writing! Share your poems and stories in a supportive space or listen to others read.
Every Thursday, 4:00 - 5:30 PM.
Writers in grades 7 - 12 are invited to join in on a Zoom video chat for some socializing, discussion, and, of course, writing! Share your poems and stories in a supportive space or listen to others read.
Every Thursday, 4:00 - 5:30 PM.
Writers in grades 7 - 12 are invited to join in on a Zoom video chat for some socializing, discussion, and, of course, writing! Share your poems and stories in a supportive space or listen to others read.
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Every Thursday, 4:00 - 5:30 PM.
Writers in grades 7 - 12 are invited to join in on a Zoom video chat for some socializing, discussion, and, of course, writing! Share your poems and stories in a supportive space or listen to others read.
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April is National Poetry Month, a marvelous opportunity to celebrate the expressiveness, delight, and pure charm of poetry.
Friday, March 18, 2022, 3:00 PM.
Join us for this quarterly discussion group exploring all things speculative: fantasy, sci-fi, horror. This quarter we'll be reading The Spindle Splintered by Alix Harrow.
During World War II if you needed to help stop the Germans as they trampled across Vichy France, your go-to person was New Jersey native Virginia Hall.
Friday, February 04, 3:00 PM.
We're reading and discussion the books that have stood the test of time and finally tackling the books on our to-read lists. Join us this month to discuss some wintery folk tales, Hans Christian Andersen's The Snow Queen and Jan Brett's The Mitten.
If you, like me, believe that fairy tales are much darker than Disney portrays, this new retelling of Sleeping Beauty by Alix Harrow should be just what you’re looking for.
Friday, December 10, 3:00 PM.
We're reading and discussion the books that have stood the test of time and finally tackling the books on our to-read lists. This time, get ready for visits from the ghosts of past, present, and future, and join us to discuss Charles Dickens' enduring holiday tale, A Christmas Carol.
Friday, September 17, 2021, 3:00 PM.
Join us in a video chat to discuss Douglas Adams' comedic sci-fi masterpiece, The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy.
Friday, July 23, 2021, 3:00 PM.
Join us in a video chat to discuss Agatha Christie's And Then There Were None.
Friday, May 28, 2021, 4:00 PM.
Join us in a video chat to discuss William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream.
The Brain Injury Association of America leads the nation in observing Brain Injury Awareness Month in March each year. The theme for the 2021 to 2023 campaign is More Than My Brain Injury.
If you’re interested in the art of acting you’ll find something exciting in these suggestions of books on actors and acting. Elizabeth Streb will make you want to become your own film action hero. Uta Hagen offers a bible for …
Friday, March 19, 2021, 4:00 PM.
Join us in a video chat to discuss Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury.
Hooray for cosplay! Dressing up allows us to wear our fandom with pride and to express ourselves however we wish. These books all focus on costuming and feature characters who know how important cosplayers are.
Friday, January 22, 2021, 4:00 PM.
Join us in a video chat to discuss The Pillow Book of Sei Shonagon.
Need to brighten things up for the holidays? Check out these crafting books to get some ideas for handmade fashions, jewelry, and other gifts for yourself or your loved ones.
In a Tennessee town named after the founder of the Ku Klux Klan, Dill, Lydia, and Travis are the high school misfits. All they need to do is graduate to escape, but there are so many things in their way.
This tale of a diabolical circus coming to take over a town will have shivers running down your spine even if it’s not Halloween. Ray Bradbury uses words like no one else, so even if you don’t like the story you can revel in the language.
Wednesday, August 19, 2020.
We can't take bus trips right now but, thanks to the internet, we can explore the world from the comfort of our homes. Every Wednesday, we're presenting a series of links to cultural institutions in Chicago and beyond. Today we'll go far from Chicago by visiting the International Space Station.
