The Chicago Northwest Suburbs had some of the best libraries in the state. The library that we will highlight this week is the Vernon Township Library that serves Buffalo Grove, Lincolnshire, Vernon Hills, Riverwoods and Long Grove
The services and programs the library will open in March will appeal to everyone. Whether you want to sell items on ebay or learn excel techniques, you will impressed with these free classes
When: Tuesday March 3rd, 2009 - 06:45 PM
Where: Meeting Room
Jack Waddick, full-time eBay Power Seller and eBay University Instructor, showcases advanced eBay seller tools, techniques and strategies used by some of eBay's most successful sellers. Registration is required.
When: Wednesday March 4th, 2009 - 07:00 PM
Where: Meeting Room
Put on your green and be ready to smile and sing along with Dan LeMonnier as he leads families in a celebration of Ireland. Registration is required.
When: Thursday March 5th, 2009 - 02:00 PM
Where: Meeting Room
Author John Wasik presents an updated discussion of his book The
Merchant of Power: Sam Insull, Thomas Edison, and the Creation of the Modern Metropolis. Learn how Sam Insull, forgotten energy tycoon whose original home is now known as the Cuneo Museum, developed innovations in electricity that made possible the consumer age. Registration is required.
When: Thursday March 5th, 2009 - 07:00 PM
Where: Meeting Room
musician Kerry Leung in this recital performance. Enjoy the sounds of traditional Chinese music, and learn about various Chinese instruments. Registration is required.
When: Friday March 6th, 2009 - 02:00 PM
Where: Meeting Room
Running Time: 97 minutes,Rated R. An upstate New York trailer mom, in a desperate financial situation, is lured into the world of illegal immigrant smuggling when she meets a Mohawk woman who lives on a reservation that straddles the US-Canadian border.
Cultures of the World Series: Coming to America
When: Sunday March 8th, 2009 - 02:00 PM
Where: Meeting Room
Dan LeMonnier returns to explore the richness of America through stories and songs that express the diversity of the immigrant experience. Learn about the remarkable tapestry that makes our country the melting pot of the world. Registration is required.
When: Tuesday March 10th, 2009 - 07:00 PM
Where: Youth Services Program Room
The Geography of Bliss by Eric Weiner. Travel with NPR foreign correspondent Eric Weiner as he journeys to the world's unheralded happy places to figure out why residents tell psychology researchers that they are actually quite happy. Copies of the book are available at the Adult Services Desk beginning February 1. Registration is required.
Eyewitness on Africa Series with World Traveler Bill Helmuth
When: Wednesday March 11th, 2009 - 12:00 PM
Where: Meeting Room
Part Three: Soul of South Africa. Discover the heartbreak and hope of South Africa. As the country has emerged from the scars of Apartheid, it strives to balance its natural riches of gold, diamonds and platinum with the development of its suppressed human potential. Registration is required.
Parenting Series: Mysteries of Autism
When: Wednesday March 11th, 2009 - 07:00 PM
Where: Meeting Room
Why are we seeing an increase in the number of autistic children? Laura Wald, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker from the Erikson Institute, presents the most up-to-date research. Find out first-hand from a parent of an autistic child about the various agencies that offer help for families facing this disorder. Learn effective strategies parents and schools use to help children with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Registration is required.
When: Thursday March 12th, 2009 - 10:00 AM
Where: Meeting Room
Thousand Pieces of Gold by Adeline Yen Mah. A limited number of books will be available to check out with a VAPLD card starting four weeks before each discussion. Registration is required.
When: Thursday March 12th, 2009 - 01:00 PM
Where: Board Conference Room
This spreadsheet program allows you to create lists and keep records on the computer. Learn how to create a basic spreadsheet. Microsoft Word experience is necessary. VAPLD cardholders only. Registration is required and begins Tuesday, January 27.
When: Thursday March 12th, 2009 - 06:45 PM
Where: Board Conference Room
This spreadsheet program allows you to create lists and keep records on the computer. Learn how to create a basic spreadsheet. Microsoft Word experience is necessary. VAPLD cardholders only. Registration is required and begins Tuesday, January 27.
Saturday at the Movies: Secret Life of Bees
When: Saturday March 14th, 2009 - 02:00 PM
Where: Meeting Room
Running Time: 110 minutes. Rated PG 13. In 1964 South Carolina, 14 year old Lily is haunted by memories of her late mother until she is taken in by a family of women beekeepers who hold the secret to her mother's past. Based on the best selling novel.
Chicago White Sox vs. Chicago Cubs
When: Sunday March 15th, 2009 - 12:00 PM
Where: Meeting Room
Join author/Sox fan Richard Lindberg (Total White Sox) and author/Cubs fan George Castle (Entangled in Ivy: Inside the Cubs' Quest for October) in this friendly debate about Chicago's beloved baseball teams.
When: Sunday March 15th, 2009 - 01:30 PM
Where: Upstairs Lounge
Get ready to dominate any barbecue, anytime, anywhere! Chef Michael Niksic shares grilling methods, tips and recipes, and serves us a sampling of barbeque favorites. Recipes and tasting are included.
"No, Mr. Bond, I Expect You to Die!"
When: Sunday March 15th, 2009 - 03:00 PM
Where: Meeting Room
Join Dann Gire (film critic of the Daily Herald) and Raymond Benson (thriller novelist, including nine James Bond books) for a lively film discussion of the James Bond movies, complete with film clips.
When: Tuesday March 17th, 2009 - 01:30 PM
Where: Meeting Room
Celebrate Saint Patrick's Day with The McNulty Irish Dancers! Dressed in exquisite costumes, these young dancers will captivate you with beautiful, powerful and traditional Irish Dance. Coffee and refreshments are served. Registration is required.
When: Thursday March 19th, 2009 - 01:00 PM
Where: Board Conference Room
Discover the basic skills needed to create and edit simple slide presentations. Microsoft Word experience is necessary. VAPLD cardholders only. Registration is required and begins Tuesday, January 27.
When: Thursday March 19th, 2009 - 06:45 PM
Where: Board Conference Room
Discover the basic skills needed to create and edit simple slide presentations. Microsoft Word experience is necessary. VAPLD cardholders only. Registration is required and begins Tuesday, January 27.
When: Thursday March 19th, 2009 - 07:00 PM
Where: Meeting Room
Discover the world famous Chicago "L" in all its grit and glory. Ride through time with author Greg Borzo (science writer for the Field Museum) on one of America's greatest urban treasures. Running from the Loop to Chicago's surrounding suburbs, the Chicago "L" is brought to life in this entertaining and educational program. Registration is required.
Buffalo Grove Symphonic Band Fourth Annual Recital
When: Sunday March 22nd, 2009 - 02:00 PM
Where: Meeting Room
Howard Green leads small ensembles of the Buffalo Grove Symphonic Band in this intimate spring recital featuring the Woodwind, Brass and Clarinet Quartets performing both classical and popular selections. Registration is required.
When: Tuesday March 24th, 2009 - 07:00 PM
Where: Meeting Room
Discover your brain color with author Sheila Glazov (What Color is Your Brain?). This program teaches you something about yourself, and it also helps you build harmonious relationships and improve your job performance. Registration is required.
Downloading Audio Books from the Library Website
When: Thursday March 26th, 2009 - 01:00 PM
Where: Meeting Room
Did you know you can download best selling audio books 24/7 to your PC or MP3 player from the comfort of home? Come to this demonstration to learn how you can take advantage of this free service offered on the library's website. Registration is required. VAPLD cardholders only.
The above information regarding was provided by Judy Greenberg, Realtor with Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage (Chicago Northwest Suburbs).
Judy's websites, www.buffalogroveareahomes.com and www.buffalogrovehomes.com and www.judygreenberg.com provide all the information regardless as to whether you are a potential buyer or seller.or lessor or lessee. Judy can be reached at 847-602-5435 or via email at info@buffalogrovehomes.com. Judy has helped people move in and out of the Chicago Northwest Suburbs. including but not limited to Arlington Heights, Long Grove, Kildeer, Buffalo Grove, Lincolnshire, Vernon Hills, and Wheeling Illinois
Judi, The Vernon Hills library is offering some great classes and programs. Excellent Localism post.
I'm all over the Excel....and Music in Ireland!!! Too cool!
Very informative, good looking post and I admire your willingness to invest the time and energy putting this together for your people in the Chicago area, great job!