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Wilmette Public Library Upcoming Adult Events

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Armchair Travels

    When: Thursday, May 31, 2012 - 1:00 PM
    Where: Auditorium

    Travelers to various regions of the world present their photos, mostly in digital formats. Visit Minnesota and Isle Royale with Foil Miller.

  • Senior Book Talk at MALLINCKRODT CENTER

    When: Friday, June 01, 2012 - 10:30 AM

    Join librarian Amy Barrow for a hour of book reviews and readings from books of current interest.

  • Art Opening: Bridgetter Schnider

    When: Friday, June 01, 2012 - 6:00 PM
    Where: Auditorium

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