Great American Movie Series

This year the movies explore a common theme of athletes as prototypical American Heroes. What does it mean to be the best of your sport? What price success. October’s movie is The Natural. Free. 3^rd Wednesday of each month at 7 pm.  Sign up at the Adult Information Desk

Make a Difference Day Book Sale

The library will have a book sale in the lobby of the Central Library as part of our contribution to Make a Difference Day.   100% of the proceeds from this event will benefit Journeys: From PADs to Hope, an organization that provides assistance to men, women, and families in northwest suburban Cook County who have become or are at risk of becoming homeless.
Wednesday, October 14 – 9am to 9 pm

Current Events Group Rescheduled

The Monday, October 12th  Current Events Group will now meet on Tuesday. Come for a cup of coffee and coffee cake while discussing local, national and international events with other interested men and women.
Tuesday, October 13        10 A.M. – Noon       Conference Room

Genealogy Group Program

Guest speaker Maureen Brady will present “Quhats in a Nayme?” Learn some tips on how to find your elusive ancestors using creative name searches. Room will open at 7 P.M. and the program starts at 7:30 P.M. Speaker presentation will start approximately 8 P.M. For further information, contact Tony Kierna at (847) 923-3390.
Tuesday, October 13 7:30 – 9:30 P.M.
Adult Classroom

Financial Fitness Checkup

Karen Chan, CFP and Consumer & Family Economics Educator with the University of Illinois Extension, will explain how to do a net worth statement , how to use that statement, credit history/score and income/expense report to analyze your financial situation. To register call the Information/Magazine Desk at 847-923-3347.
Thursday, Oct. 8          7:30 P.M. – 9 P.M.           Adult Classroom

Bright Start for College

Representatives from the Illinois State Treasurer’s Office will explain Bright Start, a smart, tax-advantaged way to help pay for a college education. To register, call the Information/Magazine desk at 847-923-3347.
Tuesday, October 6       7:30-9 P.M.      Rasmussen South

Charles Darwin

Meet Charles Darwin as he narrates a slide presentation revealing his childhood, the professors who nurtured his innate curiosity and the voyage that changed his life. R.J. Lindsey of Living History Programs presents this program. To Register call the Information/Magazine Desk at 847-923-3347.
Monday, October 5        7:30-9 P.M.        Rasmussen South

Piano Concert: Joe Bongiorno and Louis Landon

Traveling from New York and Seattle, Landon and Bongiorno will perform works from their solo piano CDs and a possible improvisation at the end. Music is neo-classical new age jazz. The grand piano is furnished by Piano Trends of Crystal Lake. For more information go to Musically Yours.
Sunday, October 4 – 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the Audiovisual Theatre

Dann & Raymond’s Movie Club – **UNCENSORED**

There are no fees to join Dann & Raymond’s Movie Club - just come and enjoy as Daily Herald film critic Dann Gire and award-winning author Raymond Benson continue their lively film genre discussions.  Tonight:  On the BANNED Wagon – Hollywood’s Forbidden Films
Thursday, October 1 – 7:30-9:30 in the AV Theatre

Don’t Confuse Tax Preparation with Tax Planning

Most families think about taxes only when they, or a professional tax preparer, sit down to complete their federal, and maybe state, income tax return for the previous year. Tax planning is a year-round  process that requires good record keeping to receive valuable tax deductions.  To register call the Information/Magazine Desk at 847-923-3347.
Monday, Oct. 5       7:30 P.M.– 9 P.M.           Adult Classroom