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Mississippi River Adventures

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online
Program Type:
Lecture
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Explore the Upper Mississippi from Galena to St. Louis with insider tips from our presenter, John Kokoris. Learn where to go, what to do—and all about the mighty river's storied pa...

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Planning for Retirement

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Online
Program Type:
Business
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Getting ready to retire? Join John Daly, CFP, for this session about how to prepare for a comfortable and stress-free retirement. Learn what to consider about when to retire, how m...

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Cooking with Heifa: Arab Cooking Demo

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at 95th Street Library
Program Type:
Arab American Heritage Month
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Come celebrate Arab American Heritage Month with local cookbook author and food blogger Heifa Odeh of Fufu’s Kitchen! Heifa will share recipes from her cookbook "Dine in Palestine"...

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Craft Kit: Mushroom Keychain

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Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Create an adorable mushroom keychain using felt and embroidery floss. Stop by the Adult Services Desk to pick up a kit, including an instruction sheet and all the materials needed....

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Navigating Student Loans

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Online
Program Type:
Business
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join Barbara Ginty, CFP® CEPA®, for a session on managing student loans and their impact on long-term financial goals, including retirement savings. Learn strategies to balance loa...

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Memory Café

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room A/B at 95th Street Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

A memory café is a social gathering for individuals with dementia and their care partners, whether they be spouses, children, friends, or professional caregivers. It provides a spa...

Required
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Tech Tutoring

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room C at 95th Street Library
Program Type:
Computers & Technology
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Have a question about your tech devices? Our teen tech tutors are here to assist! They can help you troubleshoot a problem or teach you about using your smartphone, tablet, or apps...

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Welcome to the Library Orientation

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Meeting Room A/B at 95th Street Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

If you're feeling lost in the stacks, don't sweat it! This crash course will give you all the tips and tricks you need to make the most out of your library card.

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Artemis: Returning to the Moon

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online
Program Type:
Lecture, STEAM/STEM
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

In the coming years, NASA will make history by landing the first woman and the first person of color on the Moon with the Artemis program. Join us as we discuss the exciting plans ...

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Trivia Night: Lord of the Rings

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room at Nichols Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Get ready for a night of trivia fun! Whether you're flying solo or teaming up with friends, test your knowledge on a featured topic, and let the competition begin! We’ll be using K...

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Green Screen & Sound Recording Studio Orientation

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Green Screen Room / Sound Recording Studio (95th Street) at 95th Street Library
Program Type:
Computers & Technology
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Whether you're creating videos, podcasts, or other projects, learn how to use our equipment to take your productions to the next level. This orientation is required to use the Gree...

Required
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NaperLaunch Academy: Starting a Business

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Coworking Space at Nichols Library
Program Type:
Business
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a four-week series where budding entrepreneurs will learn how to develop their business concept, create a unique value proposition, and explore funding strategies, pric...

Required
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Cookbook Club

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room C at 95th Street Library
Program Type:
Arab American Heritage Month, Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Love to cook? Join us for a monthly Cookbook Club, where you cook (and eat) at home then share your culinary adventures with fellow food enthusiasts at the Library!  Pick a co...

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Crafternoon: Mug Rug

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A at 95th Street Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Weave an adorable mug-sized "rug" for your coffee or tea! Space is limited to 20 participants.If you would like to receive a reminder about this program, please click on the clock ...

This event is in the "Adults" group.

The Art of Foraging with Alexis Nikole Nelson

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online
Program Type:
Lecture
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Alexis Nikole Nelson is a forager and an outdoor educator using her platforms, TikTok account alexisnikole and Instagram page blackforager, to celebrate all the edible pl...

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Criminal Spines

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Program Room (Naper Blvd.) at Naper Blvd. Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join our book club for fans of mysteries, thrillers, true crime, and all things suspense. We’ll keep you on the edge of your seat with a mix of thrilling reads that vary in excitem...

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Celebrate the Women of Jazz

Friday, April 11, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at 95th Street Library
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join "Jazz Friends Trio Plus One" featuring vocalist Jen Zias for a lively celebration of "The History of Women in Jazz." Enjoy classic jazz standards, while learning about the son...

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Make Ahead Pastries

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room at Nichols Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Wouldn’t it be great to greet your family with fresh pastries that you didn't have to wake up early to prepare? Chef Cherise Slattery reveals her secrets for making scones, muffins...

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Green Screen & Sound Recording Studio Orientation

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Green Screen Room / Sound Recording Studio (95th Street) at 95th Street Library
Program Type:
Computers & Technology
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Whether you're creating videos, podcasts, or other projects, learn how to use our equipment to take your productions to the next level. This orientation is required to use the Gree...

Required
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Genealogy Club

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Computer Classroom at 95th Street Library
Program Type:
Genealogy
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Whether you're just getting started or facing challenges with a tricky branch of your family tree, our Genealogy team is here to answer your questions as you dive into your family ...

This event is in the "Adults" group.

English Read-Aloud Book Club

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Conference Room (95th Street) at 95th Street Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs, English Language Learning
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Designed for intermediate-level English language learners, this book club offers a welcoming space to practice your reading skills and share your love of books.  At our March ...

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Readers' Rendezvous Daytime Book Club

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Program Room (Nichols) at Nichols Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Rendezvous at the Library for this daytime book club, where we explore a diverse range of topics, tastes, and genres. This month we will be discussing "Horse" by Geraldine Bro...

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Crafternoon: Mug Rug

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room at Nichols Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Weave an adorable mug-sized "rug" for your coffee or tea! Space is limited to 20 participants.If you would like to receive a reminder about this program, please click on the clock ...

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Decluttering Our Hearts and Homes

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online
Program Type:
Lecture
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

"I can’t get rid of that!"—we’ve all said it before when facing the challenge of decluttering our homes and workspaces. In this presentation, we’ll explore simple steps to declutte...

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