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Family History for Beginners & Experienced Genealogists: Part 1

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  Join us with returning guest speaker Vicki Ruthe Hahn for a 2-part genealogy class series at the Library. Please register for the sessions separately. In Part 1 of this 2-part series, learn how to effectively find the most that you can about your family history with hands-on exercises and examples. Be successful using basic […]

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Family History for Beginners & Experienced Genealogists: Part 2

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  Join us with returning guest speaker Vicki Ruthe Hahn for a 2-part genealogy class series at the Library. Please register for the sessions separately. In Part 2 of this 2-part series, learn more extensive information on learning how to decide which genealogy databases and software to use, how to effectively search archives and online, […]

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Medicare A, B, C, & D’s

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When the time comes to choose a Medicare plan or review your existing coverage, the options can become overwhelming. To help get you started, we invite you to attend this free educational seminar with presenter Jeff Klinger of EverSmart Insurance Agency. You’ll learn all about your Medicare choices, with resources that make it easy to […]

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Recurring Event Illinois Libraries Present

Erika Sánchez Author Event

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Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Illinois Libraries Present and Erika Sánchez, award-winning author of I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter. She will be joined in conversation by Cynthia Pelayo. Erika L. Sánchez is the daughter of Mexican immigrants. Her debut poetry collection, Lessons on Expulsion, was a finalist for the PEN America Open Book […]

Morning Movie: The Boys in the Boat

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Join us for a free morning showing of The Boys in the Boat (2023, PG-13) at the library. Starring Joel Edgerton and directed by George Clooney, during the height of the Great Depression, members of the rowing team at the University of Washington get thrust into the spotlight as they compete for gold at the […]

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Recurring Event Make & Mingle

Make & Mingle

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Join us for Make & Mingle, the Library's monthly craft activity for adults. In October, we will make macrame ghost wall hangings. All supplies provided. Advance registration is required. To sign up and reserve your spot at 1:00pm, please fill out the form below.  

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Recurring Event Make & Mingle

Make & Mingle

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Join us for Make & Mingle, the Library's monthly craft activity for adults. In October, we will make macrame ghost wall hangings. All supplies provided. Advance registration is required. To sign up and reserve your spot at 6:00pm, please fill out the form below. One session per person.  

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Car Maintenance Basics: Part 1

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  Whether you are an experienced driver needing a refresher, or a new driver, join us with Nisi Rockcastle, auto mechanic at DeCraene’s Service Center in Harvard, to learn the basics of car maintenance in this free 2-part class. During Part 1 today, we will discuss and have hands-on practice with checking fluids, batteries, hoses […]

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Recurring Event Illinois Libraries Present

Jason Reynolds Virtual Author Event

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Welcome Jason Reynolds, #1 New York Times bestselling author, advocate, mentor, and 2020-2022 National Ambassador for Young People's Literature. The recipient of a Newbery Honor, a Printz Honor, a Carnegie Medal, an NAACP Image Award, and multiple Coretta Scott King honors, Reynolds' beloved and award-winning titles include Stamped (with Ibram X. Kendi), Stuntboy, the Track […]

Car Maintenance Basics: Part 2

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  Whether you are an experienced driver needing a refresher, or a new driver, join us with Nisi Rockcastle, auto mechanic at DeCraene’s Service Center in Harvard, to learn the basics of car maintenance in this free 2-part class. During Part 1 on October 21, we will discuss and have hands-on practice with checking fluids, […]

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