Join us for a discussion of Death of the Mantis by Michael Stanley. Led by Ann Perks.

JOHN SINGER SARGENT AND CHICAGO'S GILDED AGE

Anticipating the Sargent exhibition that will run at the Art Institute of Chicago from July 1 to September 30, art historian Jeff Mishur returns to discuss the highlights of John Singer Sargent’s career as a portraitist, muralist, and plein air painter. Sargent’s society portraits, including “Madame X,” gave him the financial freedom to paint diverse subjects and to travel in Italy, England, France, and Spain. 

Join us for a discussion of Death of the Mantis by Michael Stanley. Led by Ann Perks.

Got a new device and need help setting it up? Questions regarding technology features or a new App? Visit our all new drop-in Device Advice sessions. Feel Free to bring in your laptop, tablet, or mobile device so we can help you learn the in's and outs. This is a drop in session with no agenda so feel free to stop by during of the open door time. If possible email your questions ahead of time

Susan Benjamin presents the life and work of Cole Porter.

Northbrook attorney Eric Matlin wrote Not Dead Yet, So Plan Your Estate to educate and entertain people about the importance of estate planning. It’s a serious how-to handbook made fun with a colorful graphic novel woven throughout the text. Copies of his book will be available for purchase and signing.

Join Judy Levin for a discussion of The Hearts of Men by Nickolas Butler.

Anton Chekhov’s short stories depict everyday life with all its simplicity and complexity. “There are no easy answers to be found in Chekhov's writing,” said Michael Enright, in a CBC special, “Chekhov for the 21^st Century.” “He shows us people as they are, not as we would like them to be. And the world as it is, not as it should be.” 

Our three-week summer session will allow us to dive into some of Chekhov’s best stories. Leading the discussion will be Barbara Joyce, who has been teaching English at New Trier High School for 15 years. She holds master’s degrees in religious studies and in writing, making her acutely impressed with Chekhov’s ability to infuse the mundane with meaning.

The Big Books discussion series is sponsored by the Friends of the Glencoe Public Library. Registration is required and space is limited. Glencoe residents will get priority if the class fills up. Registration opens June 1; visit the library’s website or call to register. The class will meet July 11, 18 and 25, 7:00-8:30 pm. Please sign up only if you can attend all three sessions.

Writers of any age working in all forms and genres are invited to share their work at these community literary evenings. If you want to read your work, please email the moderator, Bob Boone, in advance at ycagsc@gmail.com so he can coordinate the evening’s roster. Everyone is welcome to participate by reading or just by being an appreciative audience for the many talented writers in our community.

Enthusiasm is required but experience is not in this two-hour introductory class for adults. Why not give it a try? The class will be led by Frances Vail, a Northbrook artist and experienced art instructor. The library will provide the supplies needed. Registration opens June 1. Space is limited and Glencoe residents have priority if the class fills up. [Note: this class was originally scheduled for June 25 but had to be rescheduled to July 12.]

If you register for the class but find you can't attend, PLEASE notify the library at least 24 hours in advance so that someone else can take your spot in this sure-to-be-waitlisted class!

CALIFORNIA TYPEWRITER

California Typewriter is a documentary portrait of artists, writers, and collectors who remain steadfastly loyal to the typewriter as a tool and muse. Luminaries like Tom Hanks, David McCullough, Sam Shepard and others weigh in, even while California Typewriter movingly documents the struggles of the Berkeley, California, shop that lends the film its name, one of the last such repair shops in America. In the process, the film delivers a thought-provoking meditation on the changing dynamic between humans and machines, and encourages us to consider our own relationship with technology. "Anyone who loves machines, poetry or, better yet, the poetry of machines should see it." -- Stephanie Zacharek, Time.

103 minutes. Not rated.

CALIFORNIA TYPEWRITER

California Typewriter is a documentary portrait of artists, writers, and collectors who remain steadfastly loyal to the typewriter as a tool and muse. Luminaries like Tom Hanks, David McCullough, Sam Shepard and others weigh in, even while California Typewriter movingly documents the struggles of the Berkeley, California, shop that lends the film its name, one of the last such repair shops in America. In the process, the film delivers a thought-provoking meditation on the changing dynamic between humans and machines, and encourages us to consider our own relationship with technology. "Anyone who loves machines, poetry or, better yet, the poetry of machines should see it." -- Stephanie Zacharek, Time.

103 minutes. Not rated.

Regular Monthly meeting of the Library's Board of Trustees.

Enjoy an afternoon of thought-provoking cinema and discussion with Susan Benjamin. We'll screen The Battle of the Sexes and follow it with a discussion.

Got a new device and need help setting it up? Questions regarding technology features or a new App? Visit our all new drop-in Device Advice sessions. Feel Free to bring in your laptop, tablet, or mobile device so we can help you learn the in's and outs. This is a drop in session with no agenda so feel free to stop by during of the open door time. If possible email your questions ahead of time

The essay is the only part of a college application that’s completely in the student’s control. Learn how to make the most of it from returning presenter Hanna Stotland, a college admissions consultant with a national clientele. She will cover getting started, subjects to avoid, and how to stand out from the crowd. Students and parents welcome.

Join us for a discussion of Black Widow by Christopher Brookmyre. Led by Ann Perks.

Get acquainted with virtual reality through apps and devices you can use at home. After class, give the library's VR devices a try! 

Join us for a discussion of Black Widow by Christopher Brookmyre. Led by Ann Perks.

Got a new device and need help setting it up? Questions regarding technology features or a new App? Visit our all new drop-in Device Advice sessions. Feel Free to bring in your laptop, tablet, or mobile device so we can help you learn the in's and outs. This is a drop in session with no agenda so feel free to stop by during of the open door time. If possible email your questions ahead of time

Join Judy Levin for a discussion of Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng.

Susan Benjamin presents the life and work of Jule Styne.

The Florida Project

Got a new device and need help setting it up? Questions regarding technology features or a new App? Visit our all new drop-in Device Advice sessions. Feel Free to bring in your laptop, tablet, or mobile device so we can help you learn the in's and outs. This is a drop in session with no agenda so feel free to stop by during of the open door time. If possible email your questions ahead of time

LAST MEN IN ALEPPO

Nominated for the Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature and universally acclaimed, Last Men Aleppo show us examples of inspiration, heroism, and stubborn humanity in the midst of one of the most troubled places on earth. The filmmakers, with considerable courage in their own right, follow the internationally-recognized White Helmets, ordinary citizens who rush toward explosions in the hope of saving lives. Most impressively, Last Men in Aleppo traces the lives of three of the group’s founders as they grapple with the chaos about them. Last Men in Aleppo is, simply, "a masterpiece." -- Nick Frasier, The Guardian. 

103 minutes. Not rated. 

In Arabic, with English subtitles