Event List

Film expert Kelli Marshall will explore Hollywood's most prestigious award show and its unexpected connections to Chicago. Hear tales of winners, nominees, and game-changers who hail from Chicago and its suburbs.

Create handmade knitted and crocheted crafts for local organizations. Please bring your needles and/or hooks and some acrylic or cotton yarn.

Caroll Spinney has been Sesame Street's Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch since 1969; at 78-years-old, he has no intention of stopping. Cast: Frank Oz, Jim Henson, Steve Whitmire (2014, Documentary, 1 hr 30 min)

Join us for Part 2 of our project management series. PMI-certified instructor Michael Spilg will give a beginner-friendly introduction to using AI tools like ChatGPT to boost project productivity.

Socialize as you play this fun game. Small prizes will be awarded to those who Bingo!

A young woman grows tired of life in the city and returns to her hometown in the countryside. (2018, Korean, PG-13, 1 hr 45 min)

Tired of overpriced cable TV services? Learn about popular video streaming services and devices used to stream content.

This workshop will provide insider information on college cost-reduction strategies such as scholarships, grants, and loans to help make your college planning both successful and affordable.

Practice your English conversation skills while playing games. 

Sewing expert Mike Hall will go over all the basics of setting up and using a sewing machine. Sewing machines and supplies will be provided.

 

Jesse Owens' quest to become the greatest track and field athlete in history thrusts him onto the world stage of the 1936 Olympics, where he faces off against Adolf Hitler's vision of Aryan supremacy.

Tap into your inner creativity with a fun and easy craft project. This month: Valentine's Day Coasters

Tap into your inner creativity with a fun and easy craft project. This month: Valentine's Day Coasters

LitLounge is meeting in partnership with Skokie Public Library. Contact Cailyn Heintzelman (cheintzelman@mgpl.org) for details.

This meeting is being held at the Skokie Public Library, in the Cosmos Room.

Join Aaron Oliver, PharmD as he discusses over-the-counter medications everyone should have in their medicine cabinet and how to properly store them.

This virtual program led by Kenyan educator and storyteller Elizabeth Kahura will celebrate African American Heritage Month by bringing Africa’s history to life through stories, cultural artifacts, and interactive activities. 

Practice seated poses in one of the gentlest forms of yoga available, led by certified yoga instructor Joan McGee. All experience levels welcome. Wear comfortable clothes.

Create handmade knitted and crocheted crafts for local organizations. Please bring your needles and/or hooks and some acrylic or cotton yarn.

Bessie Coleman, portrayed by her great niece Gigi Coleman, shares her experiences which led her to become the first African American woman to earn a pilot's license. 

Learn how the Lake Placid Olympic Museum preserves and celebrates the legacy of the 1980 Winter Games. Join us for an engaging look at the history and impact of this iconic Olympic community. 

Test your knowledge on iconic moments in history and pop culture. This month's theme: Romantic Comedies!