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The Dragon Awards are a set of literary and media awards presented annually since 2016 for excellence in various categories of science fiction, fantasy, and horror novels, movies, television, and games. The Dragon Awards are among the few awards nominated and voted on directly by fans.
Wednesday, November 08, 2023, 7:00 PM.
Just in time for Thanksgiving, join Maya Camille Broussard, star of Netflix’s Bake Squad, and owner of Chicago-based bakery, Justice of the Pies, for a demo from her cookbook of the same name.
Friday, October 20, 4:00 PM.
Have a favorite book or two (or four) you'd like to share with fellow readers and librarians? Drop into our BYO book club to tell us about them!
Thursday, October 19, 7:00 PM.
Laura Keyes is Charlotte Bronte on Zoom. Visit with Charlotte in 1847, as she reflects on her emotionally-charged experiences as both student and teacher at various boarding schools. Share with her the joy of seeing her deeply personal novel, Jane Eyre, in published form.
Thursday, October 19, 3:00 PM.
Join us for a walk through the neighborhood to view the fall colors. Wear your walking shoes!
Wednesdays, October 18 & November 15, 6:30 PM..
Join others who are interested in model building. Learn new skills and techniques. Work on your own project and get advice on making your project look it's very best. For modelers ages 8-17.
Wednesdays, October 18 & 25, 3:00 PM .
Enjoy crochet? Interested in learning new stitches or sharing your knowledge? Join us for our virtual crochet-a-long.
At the last meeting of the Bring Your Own Book Club, a bunch of book lovers chatted about the books we’ve all been reading lately including those listed below. Looks like we’ll be doing it again on September 22nd at 4:00 PM. If you’d like to tell us about some books or hear what your fellow readers suggest, join our Zoom chat.
Tuesday, October 17, 6:30 PM.
Join psychic entertainer Barbara G Meyer to learn the lore, theory, and practice of reading tarot cards. For teens and adults.
At Bouchercon, the world mystery convention, the winners of the Anthony Awards were announced. The “Anthonys,” named in honor of writer, reviewer, and editor Anthony Boucher, recognize the year’s best achievements in mystery and crime fiction.
Monday, October 16, 7:00 PM.
The Pen and Ink Writers Group gathers at the Library on the third Monday of each month to read short stories, poems or essays, all inspired by a common theme.
Monday, October 16, 6:00 PM.
Monday, October 23, 6:00 PM.
Learn the basics of making presentations with Powerpoint.
Monday, October 16, 10:00 AM.
Rubber stamping for seniors! We'll each make a card using a collection of stamps and various techniques.
The Mark Twain House & Museum has announced the shortlist for The 2023 Mark Twain American Voice in Literature Award!
This week there are 17 new books on the NYT Hardcover Fiction Best Sellers list, the NYT Hardcover Nonfiction Best Sellers list, and the USA Today Best Selling Books list.
Saturday, October 14, 11:00 AM-1:00 PM.
Have you ever wondered how our tiny moon can cover the enormous sun? Join us in the gardens, and learn about the science behind both solar and lunar eclipses. Participate in a scale model demonstration, and then enjoy a safe viewing of the October 14th partial solar eclipse.
Saturday, October 14, 2:30 PM.
Create a fanciful dinosaur out of faux foliage and greenery! Staff will provide guidance to create a dinosaur figure made with artificial leaves and flowers and hot glue on cardstock. Ages 12 and up.
Friday, October 13, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM.
Sports historian Charles Billington discusses one of Chicago's most beloved teams, the 1959 White Sox.
Thursday, October 12, 7:00 PM.
Laura Keyes is Charlotte Bronte on Zoom. Visit with Charlotte in 1847, as she reflects on her emotionally-charged experiences as both student and teacher at various boarding schools. Share with her the joy of seeing her deeply personal novel, Jane Eyre, in published form.