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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.

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.

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.”

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.

Adult Book Discussion: Destroyer Angel

Monday, October 05, 2015, 7:00 PM.
Tuesday, October 06, 2015, 2:00 PM.

This month's Adult Book Discussion book will be Destroyer Angel by Nevada Barr.

Modern Romance by Aziz Ansari

Aziz Ansari probably isn’t the first person you’d go to for dating advice, unless you’ve read this book.

The Rabbit Who Wants to Fall Asleep

The author of the self-published picture book The Rabbit Who Wants to Fall Asleep promises that it will put your children to sleep, and many tired parents are willing to try anything.

My Dog Is the Best by Laurie Ann Thompson

What could be more enchanting than the relationship between a child and their beloved pet? My Dog Is the Best is a tale of unconditional love that’s accented by simplistic illustrations, leaving readers with that warm and fuzzy feeling that’s so dear to any pet owners’ heart.

You’re Never Weird on the Internet (Almost) by Felicia Day

Felicia Day has made a name for herself within "geek" culture as an actress on favorite TV shows like Buffy and Supernatural, as well as lesser known cult favorites like The Guild and Dr. Horrible's Singalong Blog.

Polish Heritage: In America

Thursday, October 8, 2015, 3:00 PM.

This month we will discuss In America by Susan Sontag, a kaleidoscopic true story of Polish actress Helena Modjeska, her arrival in California in 1876, and her ascendancy to American stardom.

Refused: The Shape of Punk to Come

Like last week's recommended band, Veruca Salt, this week's band released a new record after nearly 20 years apart. The members of the Swedish hard-core quartet Refused put aside their differences for a reunion tour, ultimately leading to the release of Freedom, a record that unfortunately fails to capture the excitement of the 1998 classic, The Shape of Punk to Come.

Bus Trip: Sights of the City

Saturday, July 25, 2015, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM. $25.00.

Visit the Green City Farmer's Market. Shop for specialty foods from local producers and buy lunch. Take time to visit Lincoln Park Zoo or the Conservatory and then meet at the Peggy Notebart Nature Museum for a guided tour, including the Butterfly Room and the Wilderness Walk.

Adult Book Discussion: State of Wonder

Monday, September 14, 2015, 7:00 PM.
Tuesday, September 15, 2015, 2:00 PM.

This month's Adult Book Discussion book will be Destroyer Angel by Nevada Barr.

Uh-Oh Octopus! by Elle van Lieshout

"Octopus lived in a cozy home under the sea. He had nothing to complain about. He could make himself a decent meal. He had a wonderful view."

Arms and the Dudes by Guy Lawson

Check out Arms and the Dudes and learn about a stoner trio's unlikely success with foreign arms dealing before it comes to the big screen next spring.

Sleepless Knight by James Sturm

“Who do you think you are, throwing sticks in the middle of the night, waking up cute little animals?!

Veruca Salt: Ghost Notes

After about 17 years of changing line-ups, the original members of mid-90's, Chicago rockers, Veruca Salt have come together with "hatchets buried, axes exhumed" to release a new album.

Dorothea Lange: Grab a Hunk of Lightning

Recording the life and career of perhaps our finest documentary photographer, the latest entry in PBS’ American Masters series is a fascinating documentary.

Uprooted by Naomi Novik

Agnieszka lives in the valley outside the Blighted Woods. The evil of The Woods is held at bay by the wizard known as Dragon.

The Prom Goer’s Interstellar Excursion by Chris McCoy

Senior year isn’t going the way Bennett had hoped.

Whose Butt? by Stan Tekiela

"I love taking pictures of animals... Sometimes the animals run or fly away... I only get pictures of their butts..."

Bus Trip: Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike at the Goodman Theatre

Sunday, June 28, 2015, 12:30 PM - 6:00 PM. $45.00.

Join us for the Chicago debut of Christopher Durang's hilarious Tony winning play at the Goodman Theatre. Aging siblings Vanya and Sonia share a home where they bicker and complain about their lives. Suddenly, their movie-star sister, Masha, swoops in with her new boy toy, Spike to throw her woebegone family deeper into midlife crisis.

When Books Went to War by Molly Guptill Manning

When Hitler launched his war he didn’t merely launch one of tanks and planes, he also launched one of ideas. With Mein Kampf he began a campaign called total war, designed to take over not just the city and the body, but the mind as well. By the time the United States entered the war, the Nazis had banned and burned over 100 million books.

The New Small Person by Lauren Child

"The small person followed Elmore Green everywhere. It wanted to sit next to him; it wanted to copy everything that Elmore did. It wanted to be everywhere that Elmore was."