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ELMHURST PUBLIC LIBRARY Autumn 2021
Inside
One Book, One Community
EPL Goes Fine Free
Common Connection: Remember
Prepare To Be Amazed
IN this issue
September 2021 • October 2021 • November 2021
For COVID-19 related updates, visit elmlib.org/covid-19
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A frightful and Beyond One Community Connection: The Makery Corner
assortment of Test prep, Get in on the Remember Make your Ideas and
bone-chilling college prep, and conversation! Rekindle winter holidays resources to
programs for career resources Read about and memories and extra special. make the most
all ages. for high school discuss local discover Get started on of your time with
students and ecosystems with new-to-you custom-made loved ones.
their parents. your community. history. gifts now!
Table of Contents
Page 4 Page 11 Page 21
Community Connection Technology Create
Page 5 Page 12 Page 24
Family Business + Career Inclusive
Parents Page 13 Library Insiders
Page 6 Travel Smart Page 25
Storytime Page 14 Book Discussions
Page 7 20 + 30 Somethings EPL Reading Adventure
Elementary School Page 16 Page 26
Page 8 Author Events Coming Attractions
Middle School Page 19
Page 9 Social Issues Learning Group
High School
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in the know
Meeting Rooms
Our Meeting Rooms are once again
available to reserve by community groups!
Reservations can be made up to three
months in advance. Find room details and
the Meeting Room Application online.
elmlib.org/meetings
Lobby Exhibits
Are you part of a non-profit organization
that would like to be showcased? Is there a
Great news! Elmhurst Public Library no longer charges fines hobby, club, or collection you’d like to show
on overdue items checked out at our Library. The “Fine Free” off? Applications are now open to reserve
movement is growing in the library world and has been adopted our Lobby display case in 2022.
by many local libraries. EPL is excited to break down this elmlib.org/display
access barrier and more equitably serve our community. We
hope to welcome back anyone who felt discouraged about using
the Library due to a fine on their account.
Attending Programs
Here’s how things work with overdue items:
Items still have due dates. Event Key:
You will get due date updates via text and/or email. Sign up In-person Virtual Hybrid
at elmlib.org/textalerts or elmlib.org/account.
When an item is two weeks overdue, your account will be Hybrid: These events are offered both in-
blocked until you return the item. person at the Library and online. Register
at elmlib.org/events for the format of your
For more details visit elmlib.org/finefree choice to reserve your seat or receive the
link to join from home.
YouTube: No registration required. Just
visit elmlib.org/youtube to watch.
Zoom: Register at elmlib.org/events or call
us to receive an email and link to the live
video. Note: Not online? Call us to learn
how you can listen to Zoom programs via
phone.
Minecraft, Discord, or Roll20: Register at
elmlib.org/events to receive information
to join.
Expanded WiFi ADA Accommodations
Our WiFi signal is strong enough that it’s Available for programs and Library visits. Call
(630) 279-8696 or email reference@elmlib.org.
available in our parking lot. Take a conference
call, shoot some quick emails, or just savor
the silence. No password required and no
need to come inside the Library. Photo Policy
elmlib.org/wifi
Visitors may be photographed. These photos
are for Library use and may be published in
Library publicity materials. Notify staff if you
do not wish to be photographed.
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Spooky Season
In-person event Virtual event Hybrid event
A Look Behind Orson Welles’ Tarot 101 Trick or Treat: A Cultural
“War of the Worlds” Broadcast Wednesday, Oct. 20 • 7-8 p.m. History of Hallowe’en
Tuesday, Oct. 5 • 7-8 p.m. Large Meeting Room + Live on Zoom Tuesday, Oct. 26 • 7-8:30 p.m.
Large Meeting Room + Live on Zoom Adults + Grades 9-12 Large Meeting Room + Live on Zoom
Adults + Grades 6-12 Demystify the tarot with cartomancer Adults + Grades 9-12
On the eve of Halloween 1938, a young Orson Morgan Sedano and learn the basics Halloween, as we know it, is a surprisingly
Welles broadcast a radio drama based on to reading for fun, divination, and self- modern holiday. Learn about the true origins
the novel The War of the Worlds. While betterment. Participants will tap into their of the spookiest night of the year, some of
the original broadcast had a relatively small intuition and discover a wonderful, magical the wildest ways people have celebrated,
audience, the impact it had—and continues new hobby. Register at elmlib.org/events. and the legends that surround this holiday.
to have—on American culture is staggering. Register at elmlib.org/events.
But how much of that impact was reality, and GreenMan Theatre
how much has been exaggerated over the Presents: Spooky Stories The Zombie Zone:
years? Were there really riots in the streets Available starting Saturday, Oct. 23
from panicked listeners? Did Orson Welles Terrors and Treats
Adults + Grades 6-12 Thursday, Oct. 28 • 4-5 p.m.
know he would frighten people, or was this Hear a collection of spine-chilling stories
an accident? Register at elmlib.org/events. Kids’ Program Room • Grades 3-5
from the GreenMan Theatre storytellers. Revel in tales of the undead, create edible
No registration required. brains, and more. This program is not for the
Makery Craft: Halloween + View at elmlib.org/youtube. faint of heart.
Día de los Muertos Register at elmlib.org/events.
Reservations open Tuesday, Oct. 12-24 Weird Science: It’s Electric!
The Makery • Adults + Grades 6-12 Saturday, Oct. 23 • 2-3 p.m. Celebrate Day of the Dead
Book a reservation during Makery hours to Large Meeting Room • Families Available starting Monday, Nov. 1 • Families
create a Halloween and Día de los Muertos- Join us for some spooky science full of Learn the culture surrounding Day of the
inspired craft. All materials provided. Limit 1 electricity! See your hair stand on end, make Dead and how to create your own tiny
per EPL card. Contact makery@elmlib.org a ghost float, stick pumpkins to the walls, ofrenda and sugar skulls.
or (630) 279-8696 to book your session. and more. Register at elmlib.org/events to No registration required.
reserve a time slot. View at elmlib.org/youtube.
Culture Club:
Chicago’s Spooky Secrets Short and Scary Contest Murder Mystery Party
Thursday, Oct. 14 • 10:30-11:30 a.m. Winners Read Their Stories Friday, Nov. 5 • 6:30-9 p.m.
Large Meeting Room + Live on Zoom • Adults Sunday, Oct. 24 • Families (Best for K+) Teen Space • Grades 9-12
Think you know Chicago? Join author Jessica Be prepared to get scared! Student winners Join us for an evening of role-playing and
Mlinaric for an hour of weird Chicago trivia of the Short and Scary Writing Contest share murder! Our party will be interrupted by a
from the city’s spookiest secret places. their spooky tales. This program is sponsored death. Will it be the perfect murder? Or can
Jessica’s book, Secret Chicago: A Guide to by the Friends of the Library. the guests and detectives solve the mystery?
the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure, details No registration required. Costumes are encouraged. Refreshments
90 unique and unusual places, like a grave View at elmlib.org/youtube. will be served. You must register with your
in a junkyard and an energy vortex in an email address so we can send your character
alley. Test your knowledge and learn about See page 7 for info on how to enter the information. Register at elmlib.org/events.
some of Chicago’s most obscure surprises! Short and Scary Writing Contest.
Register at elmlib.org/events.
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Community Connection
Elmhurst StoryWalk® Project
Autumn 2021 • Offsite: Eldridge Park
This installation promotes early literacy, physical activity, and family time together in nature.
See back cover for more information.
Family Book Haunt
Oct. 1-31 • For Families
Haunt your home by reading creepy stories in kooky places and earn a spooky surprise!
More info at elmlib.org/community.
One Book, One Community: Author Visit with Douglas Tallamy
Wednesday, Nov. 17 • 7-8:30 p.m.
Join us for an evening with the author of Elmhurst’s 2021 One Book, One Community title,
Nature’s Best Hope: A New Approach to Conservation That Starts in Your Yard.
For more information about the book and other OBOC events, see page 15.
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family + Parents
In-person event Virtual event Hybrid event
Grandparents’ Treasury Weird Science: It’s Electric!
of Stories* Saturday, Oct. 23 • 2-3 p.m.
Large Meeting Room • Families
* @Home Kits
Available starting Thursday, Sept. 9
Families Join us for some spooky science full Enhance your program experience
Learn how to make a book that your of electricity! See your hair stand on with @Home Kits, which contain
grandparent or elder relative can fill with end, make a ghost float, stick pumpkins creative and educational materials. All
stories from their childhood. @Home Kits to the walls, and more. Register at kits are available at the Drive-up, while
are available at the Drive-up while supplies elmlib.org/events to reserve a time slot. supplies last. One kit per Library card.
last. No registration required.
View at elmlib.org/youtube. Short and Scary Contest More details at elmlib.org/kits.
Winners Read Their Stories
Music Factory Available starting Sunday, Oct. 24 Note: Kits are not required to
Monday, Sept. 27 • 1:30-2 p.m. Families (best for K+) participate in programs.
Kids’ Program Room • Families (best for 1-5) Be prepared to get scared! Student winners
Have fun exploring musical instruments of the Short and Scary Writing Contest share
and making sounds. A great start for young their spooky tales. This program is sponsored
listeners, singers, strummers, and drummers. by the Friends of the Library. Family Minecraft:
Register at elmlib.org/events. No registration required.
View at elmlib.org/youtube.
Ocean Adventures
Monday, Nov. 15 • 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Outdoor Explore: Clouds* Live on Minecraft and Discord • Families
Available starting Thursday, Oct. 7 See page 7 for info on how to enter the
Ahoy mateys! Meet on the EPL Minecraft
Families Short and Scary Writing Contest.
server and Discord voice chat for a night of
Share cool activities, rhymes, and books swashbuckling challenges.
about science and nature, perfect for your Celebrate Day of the Dead Register at elmlib.org/events.
preschool naturalist at home. @Home Kits Available starting Monday, Nov. 1 • Families
are available at the Drive-up while supplies Learn the culture surrounding Day of the
last. No registration required. Dead and how to create your own tiny
Family Gratitude Jar
Available starting Thursday, Nov. 18
View at elmlib.org/youtube. ofrenda and sugar skulls.
Grades K-8
No registration required.
Start a family tradition with this activity.
View at elmlib.org/youtube.
A gratitude jar is a wonderful place to put
notes about what you’re grateful for to pull
out on a hard day. @Home Kits are available
at the Drive-up while supplies last.
No registration required.
View at elmlib.org/youtube.
Learning What is Hanukkah?
Available starting Monday, Nov. 29
Families
Links
Learn about the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah
in this family-friendly program. Find out
about the culture and traditions surrounding
this special time of year.
No registration required.
View at elmlib.org/youtube.
Enrichment materials
Parenting: Helping Your
are available for parents, Kids Ease the Tease
Tuesday, Nov. 30 • 7-8 p.m.
teachers, and students. Large Meeting Room + Live on Zoom
Parents
This program for parents outlines ways to
Located in the Kids’ Library help your young child gain self assurance
when faced with teasing. Author Mimi Black
near the Help Desk. and social worker Tracey Orick present ideas
and take your questions.
Register at elmlib.org/events.
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STORYTIME
Kids ages 2-11 are required to wear masks at in-person events.
Songs and Stories Wonderful Ones and Twos
Every Saturday • 9:30-10 a.m. 9:30-10 a.m. • Kids’ Program Room Free to Be Three Storytime
Kids’ Program Room • Ages 1-2 w/ adult Ages 1-2 w/ adult 9:30-10 a.m. • Kids’ Program Room
Come for stories, rhymes, and music that Join in rhymes, books, and musical activities Age 3 w/ adult
keep toddlers and their grownups moving to engage emerging language skills for ones Stories, songs, active rhymes, and more are
and smiling. Register for each month at and twos. Register for one of the series just right for your three-year-old’s emerging
elmlib.org/events. below at elmlib.org/events. literacy skills! Register for one of the series
Wednesdays, Sept. 8-29 below at elmlib.org/events.
Saturday Stories Wednesdays, Oct. 6-27 Fridays, Sept. 10-Oct. 1
Every Saturday (no session Sept. 11) Wednesdays, Nov. 3-24 Fridays, Oct. 8-29
10:30-11 a.m. • Kids’ Program Room Fridays, Nov. 5-26
Families Zoom in Your Jammies
Join us for stories, music, and movement, Wednesday, Sept. 8 • 6:15-6:45 p.m. Grandparents Are Great!
just right for families to share together. Live on Zoom • Families (best for 1-5) Zoom Storytime
Register for each individual session at Enjoy a round of stories and songs with your Saturday, Sept. 11 • 10:30-11 a.m.
elmlib.org/events. Library friends before bedtime. Live on Zoom • Families
Register at elmlib.org/events. Celebrate grandparents with us! Zoom in for
Little Wigglers Storytime stories, rhymes, and songs about the wonders
Join us for stories, nursery rhymes, and Fun for 3s, 4s, and 5s of grandparents. Register for the Zoom link
music to keep little ones gleefully engaged. Tales packed with rhyme and vocabulary, to this program, then tell your grandparents
Virtual • Every Tuesday • 9:30-10 a.m. storytelling, and lively musical activities to register as well, so you can enjoy together!
Live on Zoom • Families (best for 1-5) make it an exciting morning. Register at elmlib.org/events.
Register at elmlib.org/events. Virtual • Every Thursday
In Person 9:30-10 a.m. • Live on Zoom Mother Goose and Me
10:15-10:45 a.m. • Kids’ Program Room Ages 3-5 w/ adult 9:30-10 a.m. • Kids’ Program Room
Families (best for 1-5) Register at elmlib.org/events. Newborn to 11 months w/ adult
Register for one of the series below at In Person Enjoy meeting other parents of newborns
elmlib.org/events. 10:15-10:45 a.m. • Kids’ Program Room to share rhymes, activities, and resources.
Tuesdays, Sept. 7-28 Ages 3-5 w/ adult Register for one of the series below at
Tuesdays, Oct. 5-26 Register for one of the series below at elmlib.org/events.
Tuesdays, Nov. 2-30 elmlib.org/events. Mondays, Sept. 13-Oct. 4
Thursday, Sept. 9-30 Mondays, Oct. 11-Nov. 1
Thursday, Oct. 7-28 Mondays, Nov. 8-29
Thursday, Nov. 4-18
Coming Attractions
Reserve your copy online:
elmlib.org/kidsnewbooks
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Elementary School
In-person event Virtual event Hybrid event
Unicorn Book Party Kids’ Conservation: Short and Scary
Monday, Sept. 13 • 4-4:45 p.m. Native Plants and Insects Writing Contest
Kids’ Program Room • Grades K-2 Tuesday, Sept. 21 • 4-5 p.m. Deadline: Oct. 11 • 9 p.m. • Grades K-8
We love unicorns! Share favorite unicorn Meet in Kids’ Program Room • Grades 3-5 Quick! Scare us with your own original
books, activities, and crafts. Help save the earth, starting in your own super-short story or poem. Create a scary
Register at elmlib.org/events. backyard. Learn about some of the amazing work that’s 15 sentences or less. Winners get
wildlife in our community, explore nature’s a Barnes & Noble gift certificate, a spot in
Celebrate Día! YouTube plant and insect interconnections, and our Kid’s Ink magazine, and an opportunity to
Reviews for Diverse Books learn how helping them also helps us. read their entry for a video on the Library’s
Available starting Fridays, Sept. 17, Oct. 15, Conservationist Emily Kenny leads the YouTube page. Entry info at elmlib.org/scary.
and Nov. 26 • Grades 2-8 program. Dress for the outdoors!
Celebrate a year of Día (Diversity in Action) Register at elmlib.org/events. See page 5 for info on the Short and Scary
by reading books featuring kids from many Winning Writers Read Their Stories event.
backgrounds. On each program date, we Straw Rockets*
share suggestions for new titles to read. Available starting Thursday, Sept. 23 The Zombie Zone:
Choose your favorites, then get started on Grades K-8 Terrors and Treats
making your own book review! Learn how to make a simple rocket from Thursday, Oct. 28 • 4-5 p.m.
No registration required. a straw! @Home Kits are available at the Kids’ Program Room • Grades 3-5
View at elmlib.org/youtube. Drive-up while supplies last. Revel in tales of the undead, create edible
No registration required. brains, and more. This program is not for the
Kids’ Online Chess View at elmlib.org/youtube. faint of heart.
Sundays, Sept. 19, Oct. 24, and Nov. 21 Register at elmlib.org/events.
3-4 p.m. • Live on Zoom • Grades K-8 Online LEGO Club
Chessmaster Jeff DiOrio teaches winning Wednesdays, Sept. 29 and Nov. 24 Make a Spectroscope*
strategies to improve your game. Players 4-4:45 p.m. • Live on Zoom • Grades K-2 Available starting Thursday, Nov. 4
must know all of the basic rules to join. Pour out your LEGO bin at home and join Grades 1-5
Register at elmlib.org/events. us on Zoom for some exciting LEGO building Make a homemade spectroscope with a
challenges. See your friends, accept the few simple materials and explore the light
challenges, and share what you create at spectrum with this science activity. You’ll
home with your own LEGOs. see all kinds of rainbows! @Home Kits are
Register at elmlib.org/events. available at the Drive-up while supplies last.
No registration required.
Want to participate but don’t have LEGOs View at elmlib.org/youtube.
at home? Contact us at kids@elmlib.org and
we will supply you!
Dog Man Trivia
Wednesday, Nov. 10 • 4-4:45 p.m.
Book Party: Kids’ Program Room • Grades 1-5
Judy Moody Saves the World If you enjoy Dog Man by Dav Pilkey, join us
Tuesday, Oct. 5 • 4-4:45 p.m. for an afternoon of trivia.
Kids’ Program Room • Grades 2-3 Register at elmlib.org/events.
Judy Moody wants to save the world, and you
can too! Join us for activities featuring that
lively book character and ways you can help
save the world. Register at elmlib.org/events.
A Gathering of * @Home Kits
Native American Tales
Available starting Monday, Oct. 11 Enhance your program experience
Grades K-8 with @Home Kits, which contain
Celebrate Indigenous People’s Day, Oct 11. creative and educational materials. All
Ojibwa elder Kim Sigafus shares her native kits are available at the Drive-up, while
culture through a family program of Native supplies last. One kit per Library card.
American storytelling. Gather together for
an Ojibwa creation story and a tale about More details at elmlib.org/kits.
the Dreamcatcher. No registration required.
View at elmlib.org/youtube. Note: Kits are not required to
participate in programs.
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Middle School
Kids ages 2-11 are required to wear masks at in-person events.
Minecraft Mondays C2IA: Community Change Jean Jacket Shrinky Dinks*
Every Monday • 4-5 p.m. in Action Available starting Thursday, Oct. 21
Live on Minecraft + Discord • Grades 6-12 Fridays, Sept. 24 and Nov. 5 • 6-7 p.m. Grades 6-8
This is a fun, relaxing time to visit with other Middle School Hangout • Grades 6-8 Learn how to create Shrinky Dink pins to
players, gain skills, show off your builds, or Want to talk with other middle schoolers adorn your jean jacket. @Home Kits are
just share your enthusiasm for the Minecraft about things that need changing in our available at the Drive-up while supplies last.
world. Register at elmlib.org/events. world? Be a part of the solution—think, talk, No registration required.
act! Register at elmlib.org/events. View at elmlib.org/youtube.
Minecraft UHC
Every Monday • 5-6 p.m. Middle School Cooks: Golden Shovel Poetry
Live on Minecraft + Discord • Grades 6-12 Friday, Nov. 19 • 4-5 p.m.
This fun, weekly contest is a last-player- Dinner and a Movie Kids’ Program Room • Grades 6-8
standing survival game where the world Available starting Friday, Oct. 8 Learn how to write “Golden Shovel” poetry.
shrinks as the timer ticks on. The winner Grades 6-8 This program brings the power of poetry to
receives an in-game prize and a chance to Chef Kristyn Slick presents a virtual feast life, using poems from the past to create new
be recognized on the leaderboard. that you can make! She prepares the perfect poems in your own voice.
Register at elmlib.org/events. dish with some great Friday night movies. Register at elmlib.org/events.
No registration required.
View at elmlib.org/youtube.
Coming Attractions
Reserve your copy online:
elmlib.org/msnewbooks
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high School
In-person event Virtual event Hybrid event
Minecraft Mondays Teen Crafternoon
Banned
Every Monday • 4-5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 17, Oct. 15, Nov. 19
Live on Minecraft + Discord • Grades 6-12 4-5:30 p.m. • Teen Space • Grades 9-12
This is a fun, relaxing time to visit with other Feeling crafty? Come hang in the Teen Space
players, gain skills, show off your builds, or and make something! Each month we provide
Books
just share your enthusiasm for the Minecraft materials and ideas. You get to take home a
world. Register at elmlib.org/events. new skill and a finished project!
Register at elmlib.org/events.
Minecraft UHC
Every Monday • 5-6 p.m. GarageBand Basics
Week
Live on Minecraft + Discord • Grades 6-12 Saturday, Sept. 18 • 2-3:30 p.m.
This fun, weekly contest is a last-player- 2nd Floor Lab • Adults + Grades 9-12
standing survival game where the world GarageBand is Apple’s free music creation
shrinks as the timer ticks on. The winner software used for recording and creating
receives an in-game prize and a chance to audio projects with vocals, instruments, and
Sept. 26 - Oct. 2 be recognized on the leaderboard.
Register at elmlib.org/events.
loops. Register at elmlib.org/events.
Teen Culinary Adventure
Teen Advisors Friday, Sept. 24 • 6-9 p.m.
Every Wednesday • 6:30-7 p.m. Large Meeting Room • Grades 9-12
Live on Discord • Grades 9-12 Learn how to decorate sugar cookies using
Help plan programs for teens at the Library, royal icing and other delicious ingredients.
voice your opinion, and make new friends. This is a hands-on class that covers baking
Register at elmlib.org/events. basics, recipes, and a variety of design
techniques to create beautifully-iced
Video Game Tourney Night cookies. Register at elmlib.org/events.
Every Wednesday • 7-8:30 p.m.
Kossmann Room • Grades 9-12 Murder Mystery Party
We’re mixing up the Smash Bros. Friday, Nov. 5 • 6:30-9 p.m.
Tournament by adding alternative games Teen Space • Grades 9-12
and tournaments. Spectators welcome! Join us for an evening of role-playing and
Register at elmlib.org/events. murder! Our party will be interrupted by a
death. Will it be the perfect murder? Can the
Spill! guests and the detectives solve the mystery?
Every Thursday, starting Sept. 9 • 4-5 p.m. Refreshments will be served and costumes
(No sessions when District 205 is off) are encouraged. You must register with your
Teen Space • Grades 9-12 email address so we can send your character
A chance for teens to share thoughts and information.
explore current topics with EPL’s social Register at elmlib.org/events.
worker. No registration required.
Intro to Logic Pro X
Dungeons & Dragons Saturday, Nov. 20 • 2-3:30 p.m.
Tuesdays, Sept. 14, Oct. 12, and Nov. 9 2nd Floor Lab • Adults + Grades 9-12
Win a York Theatre Logic Pro X is Apple’s professional music
6-9 p.m. • Live on Roll20 + Discord
or City Centre gift card! Grades 9-12 creation software available in our Creative
The adventure continues ... Upon the eclipse Studios. Take a step up from GarageBand
Check out the 2nd and learn more about Logic Pro X.
of the full moon, an ancient portal has opened
Floor display for details. in the ruins of Ar-Dranor. King Lewelian is Register at elmlib.org/events.
calling on the brave and strong to discover
Additional banned teen what lies beyond the mysterious gate. Will
books and comics quiz you venture into the unknown, before the
gateway closes? Join our thriving D&D online
available in the Teen Space. community on Roll20 for an original campaign
led by internationally acclaimed DM Thomas
Win extra prizes!
Lewis. First timers must create an account
before playing. High School Students
More information at elmlib.org/events. You are welcome at most adult programs!
Check out pages 11-25.
9High School
How to Begin Your College Search Understanding the Sticker Price of Higher
Tuesday, Sept. 21 • 7-8 p.m. Education
Meeting Room A + Live on Zoom • Grades 9-12 and Parents Tuesday, Oct. 19 • 7-8:30 p.m.
Finding the right college for you does not mean just choosing Large Meeting Room + Live on Zoom • Grades 9-12 and Parents
where a college-bound student will live for the next four years. It Each year the price of college tuition rises higher than the yearly
means finding the best academic, social, and financial fit for them. rate of inflation. How can college-bound families afford to pay for
In this presentation, Thomas Jaworski of Quest College Consulting college with these annual increases? Thomas Jaworski of Quest
provides high school families with tips and advice on how to break College Consulting shares his expertise on breaking down the cost
down the stressful college search process, including how to virtually of college, including changes to the financial aid process and how to
interact with colleges. find scholarships. Register at elmlib.org/events.
Register at elmlib.org/events.
College Financial Aid Process
College Major and Career Planning Tuesday, Nov. 2 • 7-8 p.m.
Thursday, Oct. 14 • 7-8 p.m. Large Meeting Room + Live on Zoom • Grades 9-12 and Parents
Large Meeting Room + Live on Zoom • Grades 9-12 and Parents This session outlines the general financial aid process and provides
Entering college with a career direction and choosing the right insight on how financial aid works, how to apply for it, student
major contributes to students’ happiness, success, and likelihood of eligibility, and how it can be used to help pay for college. We
graduating on time. Presented by Career Vision. introduce the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA),
Register at elmlib.org/events. along with summarizing state and federal aid programs, among other
topics. Presented by the Illinois Student Assistance Commission
(ISAC). Register at elmlib.org/events.
Coming Attractions
Reserve your copy online:
elmlib.org/hsnewbooks
10Technology
In-person event Virtual event Hybrid event
Google Docs, Sheets, Video Subscription Exploring Video Games
and Slides Services and Technology Friday, Oct. 22 • 2-3:30 p.m.
Friday, Sept. 3 • 2-3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 22 • 6:30-8 p.m. 2nd Floor Lab • Adults + Grades 9-12
2nd Floor Lab • Adults + Grades 9-12 2nd Floor Lab • Adults + Grades 9-12 Video games can be fun, but getting started
Learn how to create, save, and share Learn about subscription services and what may seem complex and overwhelming. We
documents and files with your Google you need to watch video on your TV or share the easiest and most accessible ways
account. Bring your Gmail username and mobile devices. Review apps, platforms, and to begin your video game journey.
password. Register at elmlib.org/events. equipment for streaming video. Register at elmlib.org/events.
Register at elmlib.org/events.
Excel Basics Excel Intermediate
Wednesday, Sept. 8 • 10-11:30 a.m. Skills You Need to Wednesday, Oct. 27 • 2-3:30 p.m.
2nd Floor Lab • Adults + Grades 9-12 2nd Floor Lab • Adults + Grades 9-12
Work From Home Go further in Excel with formulas, functions,
Get started creating spreadsheet projects Monday, Oct. 4 • 5-6:30 p.m.
using basic formulas and functions. and formatting options.
2nd Floor Lab • Adults + Grades 9-12 Register at elmlib.org/events.
Register at elmlib.org/events. Working from home has gained popularity.
Familiarize yourself with some helpful apps
Apple/Mac Basics to improve your focus, organization, and Advanced Excel:
Tuesday, Sept. 14 • 10-11:30 a.m. productivity. Register at elmlib.org/events. Pivot Tables
2nd Floor Lab • Adults + Grades 9-12 Wednesday, Nov. 3 • 6:30-8 p.m.
Great for beginners, this class introduces Digitize Cassettes, Records, 2nd Floor Lab • Adults + Grades 9-12
users to the Mac computer and operating Improve your spreadsheets with pivot
system. Register at elmlib.org/events. and Film tables to sort, summarize, and analyze data.
Thursday, Oct. 7 • 2-3:30 p.m. Register at elmlib.org/events.
2nd Floor Lab • Adults + Grades 9-12
GarageBand Basics Learn about the equipment available at the
Saturday, Sept. 18 • 2-3:30 p.m. Library to digitize your memories so they can Cricut Design Space
2nd Floor Lab • Adults + Grades 9-12 be enjoyed easily with modern technology. Tuesday, Nov. 9 • 6-7:30 p.m.
GarageBand is Apple’s free music creation Register at elmlib.org/events. 2nd Floor Lab • Adults + Grades 9-12
software used for recording and creating Learn how to create projects for the Cricut
audio projects with vocals, instruments, and cutting machine. Design t-shirts, paper crafts,
loops. Register at elmlib.org/events. Intro to TikTok mugs, and more.
Tuesday, Oct. 12 • 6-7:30 p.m. Register at elmlib.org/events.
2nd Floor Lab • Adults + Grades 9-12
Join millions of people editing and sharing
videos on TikTok, a popular app in the world Microsoft Office Overview
of social media. Wednesday, Nov. 10 • 10-11:30 a.m.
Register at elmlib.org/events. 2nd Floor Lab • Adults + Grades 9-12
Get introduced to apps that can be essential
for both personal and business projects.
Register at elmlib.org/events.
iPhone iOS
Friday, Nov. 19 • 2-3:30 p.m.
2nd Floor Lab • Adults + Grades 9-12
Learn about the useful features included in
iOS and ask questions about your iPhone.
Register at elmlib.org/events.
Intro to Logic Pro X
Saturday, Nov. 20 • 2-3:30 p.m.
2nd Floor Lab • Adults + Grades 9-12
Logic Pro X is Apple’s professional music
creation software available in our Creative
Drop-in Tech Help Studio. It’s used for recording and creating
Find solutions to your tech questions by audio projects with vocals, instruments, and
stopping by the 2nd Floor or remotely, loops. Register at elmlib.org/events.
through our Virtual Information Desk
at elmlib.org/videochat.
11Business + Career
Elmhurst Business
Connection
Thursdays, Sept. 16, Oct. 21, and Nov. 18
8-10 a.m. • Live on Zoom • Adults
Join Fox Valley SCORE mentors for a
roundtable discussion on new topics each
month. Meet with business owners in the
Elmhurst community to get advice, network,
and share experiences with peers.
View topics and register at elmlib.org/events.
Plan and Prepare for a
Successful Career Transition
Monday, Sept. 20 • 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Large Meeting Room + Live on Zoom
Adults
Use your applicable work experience and
skills to assist you in finding a job in a new
industry. Understand how to plan and
prepare for a career change, review tools
to assist in the process, and gain confidence
in your journey. Presented with People’s
Resource Center.
Register at elmlib.org/events.
Business Librarian Cheryl Fortman can answer your job search and business-related Interview Perspectives
questions or help with one-on-one research. from Across the Desk
Monday, Oct. 18 • 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Phone: (630) 279-8696 Email: Cheryl.Fortman@elmlib.org Large Meeting Room + Live on Zoom
Adults + Grades 9-12
Gain real-world interview advice from
the viewpoint of a human resources
manager. Learn to identify and understand
Career Services Resources areas of concern, stand out during an
interview, and answer difficult questions
concerning job gaps, firings, and more.
Available through the Library Local Organizations
Presented with People’s Resource Center.
Register at elmlib.org/events.
Career Center from Tutor.com People’s Resource Center
Get career help in real time in a secure, Connect with personalized job coaches.
anonymous, online classroom. DuPage residency required. Repetition Leads to
elmlib.org/tutor peoplesrc.org Success! Mock Interviews
Monday, Nov. 15 • 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
LinkedIn Learning WorkNet DuPage Large Meeting Room + Live on Zoom
Learn new skills to gain a competitive Job seeker workshops, resume reviews, Adults + Grades 9-12
edge and increase your employability. and assistance for Certificate Programs. Improve interview skills and receive real-
elmlib.org/linkedinlearning worknetdupage.org time feedback from job coaches through a
series of mock interviews. Learn how to set
Reference Solutions by Data Axle Goodwill Workforce Connection Center a positive tone for the interview and answer
Find jobs and internships, research Provides convenient access, tools and difficult questions, including the dreaded
companies, and attend free webinars on technology, and support to job seekers. “tell me about yourself.” Presented with
career search strategies. goodwillchicago.com/help-for-the-job- People’s Resource Center.
elmlib.org/dataaxle seeker/workforce-connection-centers Register at elmlib.org/events.
12travel smart
Expert librarians stock our Travel Center with the best materials to help you plan your trip, no matter the destination.
Browse these items near the fireplace on the 2nd Floor.
elmlib.org/travel
National Parks Be Culture Smart! Road Trips Learn a Language
423 parks. Have a richer and Fill up the gas tank Phrasebooks help you
85 million acres. more meaningful and head out on the get versed in your
Commune with nature experience abroad open road. Check out destination.
and use our guides through a better the Library’s books
to focus your trip. understanding of the about sights to see Try the Transparent
local culture. while traveling by car. Language app at
elmlib.org/languages
Bucket List Atlases Moon Guides Travel Magazines
Make a list and check Find your way with Authentic and diverse Get inspired by the most
off the world’s must-see atlases and folding maps authors prioritize local up-to-date info about
travel spots. to use during your trip. businesses, outdoor travel and destinations.
recreation, and
sustainable traveling. Read magazines online
at elmlib.org/digital
Foodies Antarctica Disney Travelogues
Plan your trip Go where you never Know before you go: Transport yourself
around your thought possible. Get the inside scoop to a new place
tastebuds. on hotels, restaurants, through travelogues
and attractions. and memoirs.
1320 + 30 Somethings
In-person event Virtual event Hybrid event Programs marked 20s/30s Adults are limited to ages 18-40.
Connect • Engage • Thrive
Connect with others in the community,
while navigating all the challenges that come with adulthood.
Board Game Night Cake & Canvas Tarot 101
Friday, Sept. 3 • 7-8:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 17 • 7-8:45 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 20 • 7-8 p.m.
Large Meeting Room • 20s/30s Adults Large Meeting Room • 20s/30s Adults Large Meeting Room + Live on Zoom
Join us for a night of open gaming with other We may not be able to have a paint and Adults + Grades 9-12
board game fans. Bring your own game to sip with alcohol, but we can have the next Demystify the tarot with cartomancer
share or play one of ours. best thing: cake! Enjoy a sweet treat while Morgan Sedano and learn the basics
Register at elmlib.org/events. learning how to create a masterpiece using of reading for fun, divination, and self-
acrylic paint. All supplies provided. betterment. Participants tap into their
20s/30s Book Discussions Register at elmlib.org/events. intuition and discover a wonderful, magical
Wisdom from a Humble Jellyfish new hobby. Register at elmlib.org/events.
by Rani Shah DIY Dry Erase Board
Friday, Sept. 10 • 7-8:15 p.m. Friday, Oct. 1 • 7-8:30 p.m. Grownup Storytime
Gathering Room • 20s/30s Adults Large Meeting Room • 20s/30s Adults Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark
From the resting habits of jellyfish to Create a personalized dry erase board to Friday, Oct. 29 • 7:30-8:30 p.m.
the pearl-producing immune response organize your life with this crafty picture Outside: Reading Garden • 20s/30s Adults
of oysters, nature has a lot of lessons to frame hack. Make a calendar, meal plan, Relive the fear and excitement of sharing
teach us about dealing with adversity if fantasy football bracket, message board, or spooky stories as a kid with this after-dark
you know where to look. This charmingly whatever else you can imagine. All materials storytime for grownups featuring the Scary
illustrated book will guide and delight you provided. Register at elmlib.org/events. Stories to Tell in the Dark collections by Alvin
with self-care tips and interesting plant Schwartz. Register at elmlib.org/events.
and animal trivia to help the lessons stick. A Deeper Dive into Car
Register at elmlib.org/events. Art Therapy Night
Ownership and Maintenance
Friday, Oct. 15 • 7-8:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 19 • 7-8:30 p.m.
The Midnight Library by Matt Haig Large Meeting Room • 20s/30s Adults
Thursday, Nov. 11 • 7-8:15 p.m. Large Meeting Room + Live on Zoom
Adults + Grades 9-12 Come unwind with adult coloring books and
Gathering Room • 20s/30s Adults other forms of art therapy while enjoying
Who hasn’t imagined how their life would Are you ready to really understand what’s
happening under the hood of your car? friendly conversation and soothing music.
be different if they made other choices? Bring your own materials or use ours.
In this bestselling novel, Nora Seed is an Chaya Milchtein, the Mechanic Shop
Femme, provides a comprehensive view Register at elmlib.org/events.
unhappy woman at a personal crossroads
who finds herself in a mystical library of of your vehicle’s needs—including cleaning,
infinite books, each representing a life fuel systems, brakes, and transmission fluid. Brooklyn Nine-Nine Trivia
she could have lived, and an enigmatic Never live in fear of that pesky check engine Tuesday, Nov. 23 • 7-8 p.m.
librarian who gives her the opportunity light again. Live on YouTube • Adults + Grades 9-12
to exchange her life for a different one. Register at elmlib.org/events. Test your knowledge and compete for
Nora’s excursions into different lives and prizes online. For the best experience, use
her eventual decisions deliver intriguing a computer to access the YouTube Live
philosophical lessons on fulfillment and presentation while using a smartphone to
regret. Register at elmlib.org/events. submit your answers. Live on YouTube:
Register at elmlib.org/events.
14One Book, One Community
In-person event Virtual event Hybrid event
About the Program
One Book, One Community is an opportunity for the entire Elmhurst
community to read and engage with the same book title. The Library offers
discussions and programming around the book’s topics. We encourage
book clubs, families, and workplaces to consider using the title as a basis
for discussion.
Join the Discussion
Nature’s Best Hope by Douglas W. Tallamy
Thursday, Sept. 16 • 1-2:15 p.m. • Gathering Room
Thursday, Sept. 16 • 7-8:15 p.m. • Live on Zoom
With 95% of the USA developed, 3 billion birds lost in the last 50 years, and
insect species declining and endangered, Professor Douglas W. Tallamy’s
solution is to set up functional ecosystems in our yards; in effect, to create
the Homegrown National Park, with an estimated 20 million acres of
conservation corridors. “The quality of our lives depends on the quality of
our local ecosystems,” he says, urging us to take part in his plan in order to
preserve wildlife. Register at elmlib.org/events.
How Do I Get a Copy?
Nature’s Best Hope is available through EPL’s catalog in book, audio, and
digital formats. Discover all your reading options at elmlib.org/hope.
Rachel Carson: Silent Kids’ Conservation: Composting: Building Your
Spring and the Birth of the Native Plants and Insects Garden from the Ground Up
Modern Ecology Movement Tuesday, Sept. 21 • 4-5 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 12 • 7-8 p.m.
Tuesday, Sept. 7 • 7-8 p.m. Meet in Kids’ Program Room • Grades 3-5 Large Meeting Room + Live on Zoom
Large Meeting Room + Live on Zoom Help save the earth, starting in your own Adults + Grades 6-12
Adults + Grades 9-12 backyard. Learn about some of the amazing Learn the benefits of composting to improve
Biologist and author Rachel Carson wildlife in our community, explore nature’s the health and vitality of your garden by
warned the world of the potentially dire plant and insect interconnections, and using the organic matter generated in your
environmental impact of chemical pesticides learn how helping them also helps us. home and yard. Presented by the University
in her best-selling 1962 book, Silent Spring. In Conservationist Emily Kenny leads the of Illinois Extension.
this living-history program set in 1963, actress program. Dress for the outdoors! Register at elmlib.org/events.
and historian Leslie Goddard portrays Register at elmlib.org/events.
Carson as she discusses her childhood love Native Plants and
for the living world, her passion for writing, Beneficial Bugs Pollinators for Our Local
and her work to awaken the world to the Tuesday, Sept. 28 • 7-8 p.m.
beauty and fragility of nature. Large Meeting Room + Live on Zoom Landscapes
Register at elmlib.org/events. Adults + Grades 6-12 Monday, Nov. 8 • 7-8 p.m.
Not all bugs are bad; some of them help us Large Meeting Room + Live on Zoom
Adults + Grades 6-12
Growing Greens Indoors defend against harmful insects. Horticulturist
Dig into native plants best suited for your
Tuesday, Sept. 14 • 7-8:15 p.m. Sharon Yiesla teaches how to identify
common beneficial organisms, how they landscape. Discover the benefits of native
Large Meeting Room + Live on Zoom plants at home, including less maintenance,
Adults + Grades 6-12 benefit gardeners, and how to get the good
guys into our gardens and keep them there. water conservation, and improved soil
Uncover the basics for growing greens year- condition. Then, get tips for planting natives
round inside your home. We discuss tools Register at elmlib.org/events.
to attract pollinators, including butterflies,
and practices. Find inspiration in a variety of bees, and hummingbirds, and support other
set-ups and possibilities for a green garden wildlife. Register at elmlib.org/events.
indoors! Register at elmlib.org/events.
15Author Events
The Color of Law &
Reversing Segregation:
Author Visit with Richard
Rothstein
Wednesday, Oct. 13
7-8 p.m.
Live on Zoom • Adults
Author of The Color of Law: A
Forgotten History of How Our
Government Segregated America,
Richard Rothstein presents on the
policies that led to racial segregation
in American communities, and what can be done to reverse
these practices and work towards racial equity. Rothstein is
a Distinguished Fellow of the Economic Policy Institute and
a Senior Fellow (emeritus) at the Thurgood Marshall Institute
of the NAACP Legal Defense Fund. In partnership with
Racial Awareness in the North Shore (RAIN) and Together
is Better Alliance (TiBA). Co-sponsored with area libraries.
Register at elmlib.org/author.
Social Issues Learning Group
How Cities Were Built On Segregation
Thursday, Oct. 7 • 7-8:30 p.m. • Live on Zoom • Adults
Read The Color of Law: A Forgotten History of How Our
Government Segregated America by Richard Rothstein. Then,
join us for discussion on the racial segregation of neighborhoods.
Register at elmlib.org/events.
One Book, One Community:
Author Visit with Douglas Tallamy
Wednesday, Nov. 17 • 7-8:30 p.m.
Large Meeting Room + Live on Zoom • Adults + Grades 9-12
Join us for an evening with Douglas Tallamy, author of our 2021 One
Book, One Community read, Nature’s Best Hope: A New Approach
to Conservation That Starts in Your Yard. Tallamy speaks about
his book, the dangerous decline of plant and animal populations,
and how we can help solve the problem, starting in our own
backyard. Q&A to follow. Presented with the Elmhurst Cool Cities
Coalition. Sponsored by the Friends of the Elmhurst Public Library.
Register at elmlib.org/events.
One Book, One Community is sponsored by the Friends of the
Elmhurst Public Library.
Since 1941, the Friends have enhanced the Library’s resources
and supported EPL programs through funds from their dues and
various fundraising ventures. Working separately but alongside
the Library, the Friends further the mission of EPL by securing
materials beyond the scope of the ordinary budget to add
further enrichment opportunities to the citizens of Elmhurst.
Join at elmlib.org/friends.
16Common Connection: remember
In-person event Virtual event Hybrid event
The Common Connection is a series of
programs using lectures, discussion, and
critical thinking to identify topics that
influence the world today — no matter who
we are. Coming together with the Library
to learn and discuss these complex issues
is the first step towards forging a deeper
understanding of the world around us and
the unique individuals who comprise our
community.
This issue’s topic is
Remember.
The Library invites you to revisit the past to
more closely examine our collective history.
The past is the framework that lends its
shape to the present. Asking questions,
seeking new perspectives, and discussing
what came before will paint a clearer picture
of how we got to where we are today—and
how to move forward.
elmlib.org/common
Driving Forces: A Date We Will Always
100+ Years of Women Influencing, Buying, Remember: September 11, 2001
Designing, and Driving Automobiles Monday, Sept. 13 • 7-8:30 p.m.
Thursday, Sept. 9 • 7-8:30 p.m. • Live on Zoom Large Meeting Room + Live on Zoom • Adults + Grades 6-12
Large Meeting Room + Live on Zoom • Adults + Grades 6-12 On September 11, 2001, the world seemed to stop. To this day,
From the very start, women have been right there next to men in it is a powerful tragedy that Americans remember vividly, a day
the history of automobiles: influencing, buying, designing, driving, when innocent lives were tragically lost. Heroes were made of
and racing! Beginning in 1888 with Bertha Benz's historic long- the firefighters, police, first responders, and everyday Americans
distance outing in a horseless carriage, explore a host of female who sacrificed and risked their lives to help save others during
automotive pioneers including the first woman to drive across the and after the attacks. Historian Jim Gibbons explains the
United States, the first female auto designers at General Motors, events that took place before, during, and after the attacks.
the need for speed women of auto racing, the first female CEO at Register at elmlib.org/events.
GM, and a number of other notables. Register at elmlib.org/events.
17Common Connection: remember
Retro Cooking After You're Gone: 160 Minutes:
Wednesday, Sept. 22 • 7-8 p.m. Preserving Your The Race to Save the Titanic
Large Meeting Room + Live on Zoom Wednesday, Nov. 3 • 7-8 p.m.
Adults Genealogy Research
Monday, Oct. 11 • 7-8 p.m. Large Meeting Room + Live on Zoom
Rev up your time machines—we're taking Adults + Grades 9-12
your kitchen back in time! Chef Kristyn Slick Large Meeting Room + Live on Zoom
Adults One hundred and sixty minutes: that is all
demos some favorite recipes of decades the time rescuers had before the largest
past. History has never been so tasty! Have you ever considered what will happen
to your years of genealogy research ship in the world slipped beneath the icy
Register at elmlib.org/events. Atlantic. Hear tales of amazing heroism and
once you're gone? Learn how to ensure
that your hard work is saved. Through astounding incompetence surrounding the
Genealogy Club: Dig Into a combination of planning, common sinking of the Titanic in 1912. Learn about the
Your Research sense, and new technologies, create an 28 ships involved in the rescue and the two
Monday, Oct. 4 • 7-8 p.m. action plan for your genealogy research. telegraph operators who made any hope of
Live on Zoom • Adults + Grades 9-12 Register at elmlib.org/events. rescue possible.
Join other genealogy enthusiasts for a virtual Register at elmlib.org/events.
meeting. Bring your questions and share your The Flickering Empire:
knowledge. Staff is available to talk about The Happy Invention:
online Library genealogy resources. Silent Film in Chicago
Wednesday, Oct. 20 • 1-2 p.m. The History and Significance
Register at elmlib.org/events.
Large Meeting Room + Live on Zoom of Picture Postcards
Adults + Grades 9-12 Monday, Nov. 29 • 7-8 p.m.
A Look Behind Orson Welles’ Hear tales from the early 20th Century, Large Meeting Room + Live on Zoom
“War of the Worlds” Broadcast when Chicago was the unlikely capital of Adults + Grades 9-12
Tuesday, Oct. 5 • 7-8 p.m. American film production before Hollywood. In America, the first picture postcards were
Large Meeting Room + Live on Zoom Learn about the rise and fall of Chicago printed for the 1893 World's Columbian
Adults + Grades 6-12 movie studios in the Silent Film Era and the Exposition in Chicago—making Illinois the
On the eve of Halloween 1938, a young Orson larger-than-life historical figures that played birthplace of the American picture postcard.
Welles broadcast a radio drama based on a role, including Thomas Edison, Charlie In 2016, the world's largest public collection
the novel The War of the Worlds. While Chaplin, and Orson Welles. Presented by of postcards and related materials, the
the original broadcast had a relatively low Adam Selzer, co-author of Flickering Empire: Curt Teich Postcard Archives, was given to
audience, the impact it had—and continues How Chicago Invented the US Film Industry. the Newberry Library. Katherine Hamilton-
to have—on American culture is staggering. Register at elmlib.org/events. Smith, the founding curator of the Teich
But how much of that impact was reality, and Archives, presents a look at the power and
how much has been exaggerated over the Trick or Treat: A Cultural significance of picture postcards and the
years? Were there really riots in the streets role Illinois played in their history.
from panicked listeners? Did Orson Welles History of Hallowe'en Register at elmlib.org/events.
know he would frighten people, or was this Tuesday, Oct. 26 • 7-8:30 p.m.
an unintended accident? Large Meeting Room + Live on Zoom
Explore
Register at elmlib.org/events. Adults + Grades 9-12
Halloween, as we know it, is a surprisingly
modern holiday. Learn about the true origins
The Great Chicago Fire of the spookiest night of the year, some of
Your
Wednesday, Oct. 6 • 7-8:30 p.m. the wildest ways people have celebrated,
Large Meeting Room + Live on Zoom and the legends that surround this holiday.
Adults + Grades 6-12 Register at elmlib.org/events.
150 years ago, the Great Chicago Fire started
on October 8, 1871, near DeKoven Street in
Chicago. Approximately 300 people died
in the fire, over 100,000 residents were
left homeless, and over three miles of the
Movie Melodies:
The Music of Cole Porter
Thursday, Oct. 28 • 7-8 p.m.
history
city were destroyed. Historian Jim Gibbons Large Meeting Room + Live on Zoom
Write your own story with home
discusses the events that took place before, Adults
during, and after the Great Chicago Fire and Many beloved classic Hollywood films access to Fold3 and HeritageQuest
the role it played in Chicago's history. Learn were made all the more memorable by the Library Edition. Research military
the theories on how the fire began, its impact musical talents of American songwriter and
records, search for ancestors, and
on the area and its residents, and how fire composer Cole Porter. Join film historian Dr.
prevention and building codes were affected Annette Bochenek as she presents on the look for living relatives!
and updated after the fire. influence of Cole Porter in classic film, some
Register at elmlib.org/events. of his most popular songs, and his continuing
Access through elmlib.org/genealogy
legacy. Register at elmlib.org/events.
18Enrich
In-person event Virtual event Hybrid event
Lyric Opera Lectures
Large Meeting Room • Adults
Social Issues Learning Group Hear the story, learn about the composer,
and listen to music.
Meet with other community members to discuss social Register at elmlib.org/events.
issues, both locally and nationally. Learn more about issues Macbeth
of race, gender, education, poverty, and other topics by Sunday, Sept. 12 • 3-4 p.m.
reading books and articles, listening to podcasts, or watching Elixir of Love
films, then discussing together in a respectful manner. Sunday, Sept. 19 • 2:30-3:30 p.m.
The Magic Flute
The U.S. Labor Market Sunday, Oct. 17 • 2:30-3:30 p.m.
Thursday, Sept. 2 • 7-8:30 p.m. • Large Meeting Room Florencia en el Amazonas
Adults Sunday, Oct. 31 • 2:30-3:30 p.m.
Listen to the podcast episode, “Labor Market Mysteries”
from NPR’s It’s Been a Minute with Sam Sanders, then join Ciao Italia!
us for a discussion of the 2021 U.S. labor shortage. Mondays, Sept. 20, Oct. 18, and Nov. 15
Register at elmlib.org/events. 7-8:30 p.m. • Kossmann Room • Adults
Interested in the language and customs of
How Cities Were Built on Segregation Italy? Improve your Italian language skills (all
Thursday, Oct. 7 • 7-8:30 p.m. • Live on Zoom • Adults skill levels welcome) and pick up travel tips
Read The Color of Law: A Forgotten History of How Our to aid in your adventures.
Government Segregated America by Richard Rothstein. Register at elmlib.org/events.
Then, join us for discussion on the racial segregation of
neighborhoods. Register at elmlib.org/events.
Great Decisions
Meet the author at a virtual program on Oct. 13. 1:30-3 p.m. • Large Meeting Room • Adults
More info on page 16. Learn about critical issues facing America
with professor Gary Midkiff.
The Flint Water Crisis Register at elmlib.org/events.
Thursday, Nov. 4 • 7-8:30 p.m. • Large Meeting Room The Two Koreas
Adults Tuesday, Sept. 28
During the program, watch and discuss the PBS Frontline The World Health Organization’s
documentary Flint’s Deadly Water. Response to Covid-19
Register at elmlib.org/events. Tuesday, Oct. 26
The End of Globalization?
Tuesday, Nov. 23
Culture Club: Classical Music 101
Awesome Australia 1-2:30 p.m. • Adults Culture Club:
Thursday, Sept. 9 • 10:30-11:30 a.m. Large Meeting Room + Live on Zoom Chicago’s Spooky Secrets
Large Meeting Room + Live on Zoom Classical music has produced some of Thursday, Oct. 14 • 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Adults humankind’s most magnificent creations, Large Meeting Room + Live on Zoom
With his tapestry of original photographs but it can be hard to get into. In five Adults
and deep well of stories, world traveler 90-minute presentations, Elmhurst music Think you know Chicago? Join author Jessica
Brian Michalski illuminates ten months of teacher Uli Widmaier opens up classical Mlinaric for an hour of weird Chicago trivia
backpacking and working in the Land Down music for you and boosts your appreciation. from the city’s spookiest secret places.
Under, including exotic destinations like the Register at elmlib.org/events. Jessica’s book, Secret Chicago: A Guide to
Australian Outback, Great Barrier Reef, Sunday, Sept. 12 the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure, details
and Tasmania. Learn about the country’s From the Beginnings to Bach 90 unique and unusual places, like a grave
fascinating history, grand traditions, chic Sunday, Sept. 26 in a junkyard and an energy vortex in an
urban life, charming slang, deadly animals, The Heart of Classical Music: alley. Test your knowledge and learn about
and Aboriginal influences. This is one Mozart, Beethoven, and Schubert some of Chicago’s most obscure surprises!
adventure you won’t want to miss! Sunday, Oct. 10 Register at elmlib.org/events.
Register at elmlib.org/events. Big Sounds and Big Emotions:
Romantic Music
Sunday, Oct. 24
Ridiculous Plots and Even Bigger
Emotions: Opera
Sunday, Nov. 7
Maestros and Virtuosos:
The Great Performers
19enrich
A Deeper Dive into Car
Ownership and Maintenance
Friday, Oct. 15 • 7-8:30 p.m.
Large Meeting Room + Live on Zoom
Adults + Grades 9-12
Are you ready to really understand what’s
happening under the hood of your car?
Chaya Milchtein, the Mechanic Shop
Femme, provides a comprehensive view
of your vehicle’s needs—including cleaning,
fuel systems, brakes, and transmission fluid.
Never live in fear of that pesky check engine
light again. Register at elmlib.org/events.
Tarot 101
Wednesday, Oct. 20 • 7-8 p.m.
Large Meeting Room + Live on Zoom
Adults + Grades 9-12
Demystify the tarot with cartomancer
Morgan Sedano and learn the basics
of reading for fun, divination, and self-
betterment. Participants tap into their
intuition and discover a wonderful, magical
new hobby. Register at elmlib.org/events.
Fake News, Real News, and
How to Tell the Difference
Friday, Oct. 22 • 7-8:30 p.m.
Large Meeting Room + Live on Zoom
Adults + Grades 9-12
Whether you call it propaganda, urban
legend, misinformation, disinformation, or
alternative facts, fake news is nothing new.
Learn how to identify fake news, evaluate
the potential biases of the real news you’re Check out these themed sets of DVDs for a
consuming, and even flex your fake news spectacular movie night!
spotting skills so that you can encounter the
news with more confidence.
Register at elmlib.org/events.
elmlib.org/bingebox
Culture Club:
Uncover Ancient Egypt
Thursday, Nov. 11 • 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Large Meeting Room + Live on Zoom
Adults
Join Nancy McCully on a trip to discover the How Elmhurst City Brooklyn Nine-Nine Trivia
secrets of the Pyramids of Giza, the Valley of Government Works Tuesday, Nov. 23 • 7-8 p.m.
the Kings, and the temples near Luxor and Tuesday, Nov. 16 • 7-8:30 p.m. Live on YouTube • Adults + Grades 9-12
Abu Simbel. We will cruise the Nile, examine Large Meeting Room + Live on Zoom Test your knowledge and compete for
tomb paintings and reliefs, and explore Adults + Grades 9-12 prizes online. For the best experience, use
Ancient Egypt’s remarkable culture. Join Ward 1 Elmhurst City Alderman Marti a computer to access the YouTube Live
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