Archive for May, 2008

Michigan Beachtowns

May 15, 2008

Join Nancy McCully for a discussion of Michigan’s rich history. See beautiful photographs of the longest stretch of freshwater beach in the world. For more information or to register call the Information/Magazine Desk at 847-923-3347.
Wednesday, May 21          7:30 - 9:00 P.M.      Rasmussen South

Craft Fair and Flea Market

May 13, 2008

Come and find a variety of beautiful handmade items, as well as used and new treasures. No entrance fee or registration is required. Items purchased must be paid for with cash. No checks, credit cards or debit cards will be accepted.
Wednesday, May 14             10 A.M. - 3 P.M.       Rasmussen Room

Ana Castellanos & Friends Display

May 12, 2008

Ana Castellanos displays a wonderful, creative collection of hand-knitted and embroidered dolls, animals, puppets and other toys and creations throughout the month of May in the lobby display cases.

Career Expo and Job Fair - August 7

May 7, 2008

Sponsored by STDL and Illinois WorkNet, this expo will be held at the Forest View Educational Center in Arlington Heights. For more information call 847-437-9425. Please note that the date for this expo in the library’s new program guide for June-July is incorrect.
Thursday, August 7 — Noon - 4:00 P.M.

Genealogy Group

May 7, 2008

Guest speaker Jeffrey Bockman will present “Living with Brick Walls”. Our originally scheduled speaker Carol Knigge is unable to present her program on “Using English Parish Records of England” due to an illness. The room will open at approximately 7 P.M., so participants can review handouts. For more information, contact Tony Kierna at (847) 923-3390.
Tuesday, May 13              7:30 P.M.                Adult Classroom

American Cinema Series

May 6, 2008

The American Cinema Discussion Series last movie until September will be on May 21st at 6:45 pm in the adult classroom. The movie will be Unforgiven.

Film/Book Discussion for May

May 6, 2008

This month we will discuss, “The Devil Wears Prada”. On Tuesday, May 27th at 7 pm the book will be discussed in Rasmussen North. For details regarding the film/book discussion, please call the library at 847-985-4000.

Exotic Africa

May 5, 2008

View spectacular Africa on this energetic journey with Bill Helmuth. For more information or to register call the Information/Magazine Desk at 847-923-3347.
Tuesday , May 6        7:30-9:00 P.M.        Rasmussen South

Our New Green Blog

May 2, 2008

Check out the library’s new green blog —  Come to the Green Side . Find green tips, recycling events such as hazardous waste collection days, and links to green resources. Check back often for new ideas.

Val Kanevsky Photographs Display

May 1, 2008

Local photographer Val Kanevsky displays a variety of beautiful outdoor photography on the 1st floor gallery walls in the month of May.