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BiblioBag Sign-Up
Monday, April 22, 2024
Friday, May 10, 2024
Glencoe Public Library
Sign up for our quarterly BiblioBag and enjoy the spring air with custom-picked books (and DVDs, if you so choose) and a few bookish treats and goodies.
How It Works:
How It Works:
Step 1: Sign up online or in person using the form below between April 22 and May 10.
Step 2: Glencoe’s fabulous librarians will pick the best books for you and check them out to you with other fun goodies.
Step 3: Come check out your BiblioBag beginning May 20, find your favorite garden chair, and discover your new favorite books!
Check back for a sign-up link beginning Monday, April 22.
Open to teens (grades 9+) and adults. Please note that you must have an active library card to check out a BiblioBag. Quantities are limited, and priority will be given to GPL cardholders.
Registration is closed
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IN LIBRARY Big Books / Buddenbrooks
Thursday, April 18, 2024
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Glencoe Public Library
Hammond Room
Thomas Mann’s first and most popular novel, Buddenbrooks: The Decline of a Family (1901), traces a patrician family's decline during the years of German unification. Mann's novel required him to be, as Rainer Maria Rilke observed, both a chronicler, “the calm and unexcited reporter of events” in the lives of four generations of a family, and a poet, one able “to imbue many figures with convincing vitality, with warmth and substance.” The discussion will be guided by returning leader Joseph Alulis of the University of Chicago’s Graham School.
This class will meet on Thursdays, April 18 through May 23, in the library's Hammond Room. Please note that the May 9 session will take place in the Forte Room due to overlap with another library program.
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IN LIBRARY Mystery Group: The Secret History
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Glencoe Public Library
Hammond Room
Ann Walters will lead a discussion of The Secret History by Donna Tartt. This program will take place in the Hammond Room on the mezzanine level of the library. Register as soon as possible so that the library can locate a copy of the book for you.
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IN LIBRARY Big Books / Buddenbrooks
Thursday, April 25, 2024
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Glencoe Public Library
Hammond Room
Thomas Mann’s first and most popular novel, Buddenbrooks: The Decline of a Family (1901), traces a patrician family's decline during the years of German unification. Mann's novel required him to be, as Rainer Maria Rilke observed, both a chronicler, “the calm and unexcited reporter of events” in the lives of four generations of a family, and a poet, one able “to imbue many figures with convincing vitality, with warmth and substance.” The discussion will be guided by returning leader Joseph Alulis of the University of Chicago’s Graham School.
REGISTER HERE for this in-library program. The class will meet on Thursdays, April 18 through May 23, in the library's Hammond Room. Please note that the May 9 session will take place in the Forte Room due to overlap with another library program.
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IN LIBRARY Nonfiction Group: Master Slave Husband Wife
Thursday, May 02, 2024
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Glencoe Public Library
Hammond Room
Judy Levin will lead a discussion of Master Slave Husband Wife: An Epic Journey from Slavery to Freedom by Ilyon Woo. All are welcome. This program will take place in the Hammond Room on the mezzanine level of the library. Register as soon as possible so that the library can locate a copy of the book for you.
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IN LIBRARY Big Books / Buddenbrooks
Thursday, May 02, 2024
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Glencoe Public Library
Hammond Room
Thomas Mann’s first and most popular novel, Buddenbrooks: The Decline of a Family (1901), traces a patrician family's decline during the years of German unification. Mann's novel required him to be, as Rainer Maria Rilke observed, both a chronicler, “the calm and unexcited reporter of events” in the lives of four generations of a family, and a poet, one able “to imbue many figures with convincing vitality, with warmth and substance.” The discussion will be guided by returning leader Joseph Alulis of the University of Chicago’s Graham School.
REGISTER HERE for this in-library program. The class will meet on Thursdays, April 18 through May 23, in the library's Hammond Room. Please note that the May 9 session will take place in the Forte Room due to overlap with another library program.
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IN LIBRARY Book News
Friday, May 03, 2024
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Glencoe Public Library
Hammond Room
Join us for refreshments and a bouquet of staff reviews of this spring’s best fiction and nonfiction titles. The reviewers will be Sara, Matthew, Allie and Jake. This GPL tradition is a wonderful way to build your beach reading list!
Parking around the library can be tricky in the afternoons, so plan on coming early, parking in the commuter lots, or walking if possible. Seating will be on a first-come, first-served basis. A recording of the program will be available on the library's YouTube channel within a few days.
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VIRTUAL The Many Lives of Kal Penn
Tuesday, May 07, 2024
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Glencoe Public Library
Virtual
Join us for an entertaining evening with Kal Penn: actor, writer, producer, and former Associate Director of the White House Office of Public Engagement. Penn released his first book, You Can't Be Serious, in 2021. In 2023, he wrapped production on the climate change docuseries, Getting Warmer with Kal Penn, a new comedy, Surina & Mel, and has taken two turns behind the desk of The Daily Show following the departure of host Trevor Noah.
REGISTER HERE for this Zoom program. A recording will be available for a limited time on the Illinois Libraries Present YouTube channel, and a link will be emailed to all registrants.
Originally from New Jersey, Kal Penn has an undergraduate degree in sociology, theater, film, and television from the University of California, Los Angeles, and a graduate certificate in international security from Stanford University. He has taught courses at the University of Pennsylvania and the University of California, Los Angeles. He is known for starring roles in Designated Survivor, House, The Namesake, the Harold & Kumar franchise, and much more.
From 2009 to 2011, Penn took a sabbatical from acting to serve as the President’s Liaison to Young Americans, Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, and the Arts community. He worked on a range of issues, including the repeal of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell, the Affordable Care Act, arts and culture programs, and the DREAM Act. In 2012, he was a co-chair for the Obama/Biden re-election campaign and served on the President’s Committee for the Arts and Humanities.
This event is made possible by Illinois Libraries Present, a statewide collaboration among public libraries offering premier events. ILP is funded in part by a grant awarded by the Illinois State Library, a department of the Office of Secretary of State, using funds provided by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services, under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA).
Registration is open
IN LIBRARY Wednesday Fiction Group: Hang the Moon
Wednesday, May 08, 2024
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Glencoe Public Library
Hammond Room
Judy Levin will lead a discussion of Hang the Moon by Jeannette Walls. All are welcome. This program will take place in the Hammond Room on the mezzanine level of the library. Register as soon as possible so that the library can locate a copy of the book for you.
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IN LIBRARY All About Compost
Wednesday, May 08, 2024
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Glencoe Public Library
Hammond Room
Let’s talk dirt! To celebrate International Compost Awareness Week, a panel of speakers with experience in composting will help you get started and address your questions, comments and concerns. The panel will consist of residents and community and business leaders with experience in either composting on their own or hiring composting companies. Cosponsored with the Glencoe Sustainability Task Force.
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IN LIBRARY Big Books / Buddenbrooks
Thursday, May 09, 2024
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Glencoe Public Library
Forte Reference Room
Thomas Mann’s first and most popular novel, Buddenbrooks: The Decline of a Family (1901), traces a patrician family's decline during the years of German unification. Mann's novel required him to be, as Rainer Maria Rilke observed, both a chronicler, “the calm and unexcited reporter of events” in the lives of four generations of a family, and a poet, one able “to imbue many figures with convincing vitality, with warmth and substance.” The discussion will be guided by returning leader Joseph Alulis of the University of Chicago’s Graham School.
REGISTER HERE for this in-library program. The class will meet on Thursdays, April 18 through May 23, in the library's Hammond Room. Please note that the May 9 session will take place in the Forte Room due to overlap with another library program.
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Registration is open
IN LIBRARY Mid-Century Modernism and Design: A Personal Journey
Thursday, May 09, 2024
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Glencoe Public Library
Hammond Room
The mid-century modern aesthetic
resurged in the 21st century, but what was originally behind this movement of
the late 1940s-1960s and how did it develop as a style for living? Glencoe architect and art commentator Joseph Madda will explore the evolution of this intriguing period and style via his personal journey of owning and living in four
different MCM homes in Los Angeles and Chicago for over 40 years.
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This program will be recorded; register to receive a link to the video. Walk-ins welcome!
About the presenter: Joseph Madda is a licensed architect, educator and author of
short fiction, design commentary, and communications essays. After growing up
in Chicago, he earned a bachelor’s degree in fine arts at Georgetown University
and a master’s degree in architecture at Harvard University. A 40-year,
award-winning design and construction career in Los Angeles followed in which
he participated in over 500 projects around the globe. He returned to the
Midwest in 2015, where he concentrated on the power of words. He has presented to many cultural, governmental and institutional organizations, including the J. Paul Getty Museum, the U. S. Naval Facilities Command, the American
Institute of Architects, Loyola University/Chicago School of Medicine, Frank
Lloyd Wright Trust, and Open House Chicago. He has a special interest in
cross-disciplinary examinations of American culture and in its artistic,
socioeconomic and technological milieus.
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IN LIBRARY Friday After Hours: Short Stories Live
Friday, May 10, 2024
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Glencoe Public Library
Johnson Room
Do you love reading and discussing stories? For a no-homework literary experience and a right-in-town night out, join us for our first post-Covid “Friday After Hours” evening. A trained actor will read aloud a classic or contemporary short story, followed by an engaging discussion guided by professional discussion leader Alice Moody. We’ll gather in the Johnson Room, partake of light refreshments, and enjoy the camaraderie. For adults 21 and over. Registration encouraged. If the event fills up, Glencoe residents will have priority.
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IN LIBRARY - American Musical Theater Legends
Monday, May 13, 2024
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
IN LIBRARY AI: ChatGPT and Beyond
Tuesday, May 14, 2024
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Glencoe Public Library
Hammond Room
ChatGPT and other artificial intelligence products have
seemingly arisen from nowhere and are taking the world by
storm. We’ll look at the most discussed AI tech and
speculate on the future implications of AI on the workplace
and society. Presented by Mike Gershbein of Very Smart People.
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IN LIBRARY Big Books / Buddenbrooks
Thursday, May 16, 2024
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Glencoe Public Library
Hammond Room
Thomas Mann’s first and most popular novel, Buddenbrooks: The Decline of a Family (1901), traces a patrician family's decline during the years of German unification. Mann's novel required him to be, as Rainer Maria Rilke observed, both a chronicler, “the calm and unexcited reporter of events” in the lives of four generations of a family, and a poet, one able “to imbue many figures with convincing vitality, with warmth and substance.” The discussion will be guided by returning leader Joseph Alulis of the University of Chicago’s Graham School.
REGISTER HERE for this in-library program. The class will meet on Thursdays, April 18 through May 23, in the library's Hammond Room. Please note that the May 9 session will take place in the Forte Room due to overlap with another library program.
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Registration is open
IN LIBRARY Adult Craft Class: Macrame Market Bag
Friday, May 17, 2024
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Glencoe Public Library
Hammond Room
Get ready for farmer's market season and macrame a handy mesh bag to carry home fresh produce or other seasonal odds and ends. Materials will be provided.
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Registration is required and Glencoe residents will have priority if the class fills up. This class is being offered twice—please only sign up for one date and time. For adults and teens.
To register for the Monday, May 20 session at 6:30pm, click HERE.
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IN LIBRARY - Monday at the Movies
Monday, May 20, 2024
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Glencoe Public Library
Hammond Room
RETURN TO SEOUL
Freddie finds herself in Seoul for the first time since she was a baby,
prior to being adopted and raised in France. She decides to seek out her
biological parents, but little about the personal odyssey plays out easily or
as expected for the defiant heroine or her biological family. 119 minutes.
In French and Korean with English subtitles.
Registration is open
IN LIBRARY Adult Craft Class: Macrame Market Bag
Monday, May 20, 2024
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Glencoe Public Library
Hammond Room
Get ready for farmer's market season and macrame a handy mesh bag to carry home fresh produce or other seasonal odds and ends. Materials will be provided.
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Registration is required and Glencoe residents will have priority if the class fills up. This class is being offered twice—please only sign up for one date and time. For adults and teens.
To register for the Friday, May 17 session at 2pm, click HERE.
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IN LIBRARY Leslie Goddard as Pan Am Betty
Tuesday, May 21, 2024
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Glencoe Public Library
Johnson Room
Fasten your uniform buttons and get ready to travel back to the golden age of air
travel. In the 1960s, when jets were new, the stewardess was an all-American
fantasy: hostess, nurse, cook, therapist and even sex symbol. In this historical
portrayal, historian Leslie Goddard, Ph.D., returns to take you on an exciting, true story about
the real-life stewardesses for Pan Am, the most glamorous U.S. airline. Learn about
serving the rich and famous, about the strict height, weight and age requirements,
about cooking gourmet meals and enduring some wild rides. Buckle up – this is one
flight you won’t forget. Registration encouraged.
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IN LIBRARY Mystery Group: All the Sinners Bleed
Tuesday, May 21, 2024
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Glencoe Public Library
Hammond Room
Ann Walters will lead a discussion of All the Sinners Bleed by S.A. Cosby. This program will take place in the Hammond Room on the mezzanine level of the library. Register as soon as possible so that the library can locate a copy of the book for you.
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IN LIBRARY Big Books / Buddenbrooks
Thursday, May 23, 2024
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Glencoe Public Library
Hammond Room
Thomas Mann’s first and most popular novel, Buddenbrooks: The Decline of a Family (1901), traces a patrician family's decline during the years of German unification. Mann's novel required him to be, as Rainer Maria Rilke observed, both a chronicler, “the calm and unexcited reporter of events” in the lives of four generations of a family, and a poet, one able “to imbue many figures with convincing vitality, with warmth and substance.” The discussion will be guided by returning leader Joseph Alulis of the University of Chicago’s Graham School.
REGISTER HERE for this in-library program. The class will meet on Thursdays, April 18 through May 23, in the library's Hammond Room. Please note that the May 9 session will take place in the Forte Room due to overlap with another library program.
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IN LIBRARY Bring Your Own Craft
Friday, May 24, 2024
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Glencoe Public Library
Johnson Room
Calling all crafters! BYOC is our monthly meet-and-make series for adults in the Johnson Room. Drop by with your own knitting, crochet, cross-stitch, embroidery, hand-sewing, or other portable project and socialize with other creatives in the community. All levels of experience are welcome. Registration encouraged.
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VIRTUAL - The Art of Georgia O'Keeffe with Jeff Mishur
Monday, June 03, 2024
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM