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VIRTUAL Can't-Put-It-Down Nonfiction Discussion: Elsewhere
VIRTUAL Mystery Book Group: The Cuckoo's Calling
Big Books / The Prince
This three-week discussion series will be led by Joseph
Alulis, who has a Ph.D. in political science from the University of Chicago and
is on the faculty at North Park University. He also teaches for the University
of Chicago’s Basic Program of Liberal Education. Registration
opens Nov. 23. Space is limited; Glencoe residents will get priority if the
class fills up. Sponsored by the Friends of the Glencoe Public Library.
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR THIS VIRTUAL PROGRAM, WHICH WILL TAKE PLACE ON ZOOM. About 24 hours prior to the program, you will receive an e-mail message with a link to the program and instructions. If you do not receive the message prior to the program, please check your spam folder before contacting the library. Questions? Contact Grace Hayek, Head of Programs & Communications, at ghayek@glencoelibrary.org.
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VIRTUAL Staying Comfortable While Conserving Energy
There’s
snowplace like home! When the
days are short and the nights are cold, how can homeowners keep energy bills
down? Learn about free energy assessment programs, in-depth energy audits, and
how to identify energy leaks and implement solutions to reduce energy use while
improving comfort in your home. Presented by Priority Energy. Cosponsored with the Glencoe
Sustainability Taskforce.
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR THIS VIRTUAL PROGRAM, WHICH WILL TAKE PLACE ON ZOOM. About 24 hours prior to the program, you will receive an e-mail message with a link to the program and instructions. If you do not receive the message prior to the program, please check your spam folder before contacting the library. Questions? Contact Grace Hayek, Head of Programs & Communications, at ghayek@glencoelibrary.org.
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VIRTUAL PROGRAM - American Musical Theater Legends with Susan Benjamin
Barbra Streisand: The
Soul of Stardom - Part 2
Barbra Streisand’s current status as an American diva belies her early struggles with low income and low self-esteem. Her rise not only stardom, but to multi-faceted heights (writing, producing, directing, etc.) provides an inspirational story. This two-part program is sprinkled with examples of her best film and television work, from Funny Girl to the present.
VIRTUAL PROGRAM - Answering the Call: Artists of the Harlem Renaissance
VIRTUAL Wednesday Book Discussion: A Long Petal of the Sea
VIRTUAL The Green Bay Trail: From Founding through Restoration
A Green Bay Trail stroll from founding through restoration The Friends of the Green Bay Trail celebrates its 10th anniversary with a review of its beginning to today’s greatly appreciated healthy habitat. What began as a spontaneous small volunteer effort to remove buckthorn trees has evolved into an extensive restoration of a long-neglected portion of the Green Bay Trail. It is now a valued North Shore recreational asset and a destination location to relax, refresh and restore. The Friends will share beautiful images of people enjoying the Trail last summer, highlights from its fall Photo Contest and its plans for the future.
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR THIS VIRTUAL PROGRAM, WHICH WILL TAKE PLACE ON ZOOM. About 24 hours prior to the program, you will receive an e-mail message with a link to the program and instructions. If you do not receive the message prior to the program, please check your spam folder before contacting the library. Questions? Contact Grace Hayek, Head of Programs & Communications, at ghayek@glencoelibrary.org.
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VIRTUAL PROGRAM - Talking Pictures with Susan Benjamin
VIRTUAL Mystery Book Group: Nothing More Dangerous
VIRTUAL Discussion of "The Long Shadow" with director Frances Causey
This virtual
screening-and-discussion event centers around The Long Shadow, a
documentary in which director Frances Causey traces her family's legacy
of white privilege, placing it in the context of the history of anti-Black
racism in the United States that began with slavery and continues to affect our
society even now.
“Frances Causey’s personal journey in exposing
her own family’s history of slaveholding and how the institution of slavery
continues to have an impact today is both brave and incredible.” – Yolanda Smith,
Executive Director, NAACP Houston
Conversation and Q&A
with Frances Causey
Wednesday, February 24, 7-8 p.m.
Join us on Feb. 24th for a live Zoom conversation and Q&A with director Frances Causey. Registration is required.
This event is co-sponsored by 30 Illinois libraries and held in partnership with Racial Awareness in the North Shore (RAIN) and Together is Better Alliance (TiBA).
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VIRTUAL Can't-Put-It-Down Nonfiction Discussion: Hidden Valley Road
VIRTUAL Walking Chicago with Author Robert Loerzel
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR THIS VIRTUAL PROGRAM, WHICH WILL TAKE PLACE ON ZOOM. Zoom links will be emailed about 24 hours prior to the program.
If you'd like to purchase a copy of Walking Chicago, click here to order one through the Book Stall.
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VIRTUAL Mystery Book Group: Nothing More Dangerous
VIRTUAL Historical Fact & Fiction:WW2 Art Theft
Please join us for a Zoom discussion of Laura Morelli's novel The Night Portrait: A Novel of World War II and Da Vinci's Italy and Robert Edsel's The Monuments Men: Allied Heroes, Nazi Thieves, and the Greatest Treasure Hunt in History. Discussion led by Ann Perks. Registration is required. Zoom links will be emailed approximately 24 hours prior to the discussion.
VIRTUAL Wednesday Book Discussion: Florence Adler Swims Forever
VIRTUAL Historical Fact & Fiction: WW2 Art Theft
Please join us for a Zoom discussion of Laura Morelli's novel The Night Portrait: A Novel of World War II and Da Vinci's Italy and Robert Edsel's The Monuments Men: Allied Heroes, Nazi Thieves, and the Greatest Treasure Hunt in History. Discussion led by Ann Perks. Registration is required for this Zoom-based discussion. Zoom links will be emailed approximately 24 hours before the discussion.
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VIRTUAL Can't-Put-It-Down Nonfiction Discussion: Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents
