Wilmette Public Library Upcoming Events
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Current Events Roundtable
When: Monday, May 21, 2012 - 10:00 AM
Where: Auditorium
Current Events Roundtable is the place to enjoy your second cup of coffee along with a roundup on the leading national, international and local news of the day. Moderated by Deerfield resident Don Levinthal, the group covers all points on the political spectrum. Newcomers are welcome. -
Alzheimer's Support Group
When: Monday, May 21, 2012 - 7:00 PM
Where: Auditorium
Families who have a loved-one with Alzheimer's disease are invited to attend support group meetings. Mike Denesha, the group's facilitator, is a Wilmette resident who holds a Master's degree in family caregiving. Newcomers are welcome. -
Selecting an E-Book Device
When: Tuesday, May 22, 2012 - 2:00 PM
Where: Auditorium
What is the difference between a tablet and an ereader? Is a Kindle better than a Nook? Come discover different devices and find the right one to meet your needs. No registration necessary. -
Preventing Foreclosures; Avoiding Predatory Loans
When: Tuesday, May 22, 2012 - 6:30 PM
Where: Auditorium
Wilmette is not immune to home foreclosures. Jasmine Brewer, director of housing counseling at the Interfaith Housing Center of the Northern Suburbs, will focus on fair lending red flags that everyone should be aware of. Get a better understanding of the lending industry and the tactics that get people into predatory and unfair lending loans. -
A 1,000 Mile Walk on the Beach
When: Wednesday, May 23, 2012 - 1:00 PM
Where: Small Meeting Room
One Woman's Trek of the Perimeter of Lake Michigan by Loreen Niewenhuis. A rep from Go Green Wilmette will lead a discussion of this chronicle of the author's mostly solo walk around the lake. -
A 1,000 Mile Walk on the Beach
When: Wednesday, May 23, 2012 - 7:00 PM
Where: Small Meeting Room
One Woman's Trek of the Perimeter of Lake Michigan by Loreen Niewenhuis. A rep from Go Green Wilmette will lead a discussion of this chronicle of the author's mostly solo walk around the lake. -
Armchair Travels
When: Thursday, May 24, 2012 - 1:00 PM
Where: Auditorium
Travelers to various regions of the world present their photos, mostly in digital formats. Lyn Persson and Larry Sloma take us to Cambodia this week. -
Musikgarten
When: Friday, May 25, 2012 - 9:30 AM
Where: Youth Program Room
Join special guest Wendy Morgan for singing, dancing, and fun with musical instruments. Each child must be with a parent or caregiver. For ages birth to 5. Space is limited. Sign-up begins Monday morning and continues until the week's program is full. You may sign up for only one Musikgarten program per week. -
Musikgarten
When: Friday, May 25, 2012 - 10:30 AM
Where: Youth Program Room
Join special guest Wendy Morgan for singing, dancing, and fun with musical instruments. Each child must be with a parent or caregiver. For ages birth to 5. Space is limited. Sign-up begins Monday morning and continues until the week's program is full. You may sign up for only one Musikgarten program per week. -
Jazz Quintet
When: Friday, May 25, 2012 - 7:30 PM
Where: Auditorium
Start the weekend with jazz with the Adam Kromelow/Larson Quintet. Pianist Adam Kromelow, a Wilmette native, returns to the Library with Adam Larson who plays saxophones - alto and soprano. Also in the ensemble are Jason Burger on drums, Martin Nevinon on bass and Nils Weinhold on guitar. -
Animeniacs
When: Saturday, May 26, 2012 - 10:30 AM
Where: Youth Program Room
This club is open to kids from grade 6 and up. Anime screenings and discussions, trivia contests, plus Fanart (drawing) and Manga workshops are all part of the fun.
