Upcoming library events

Regular Board Meeting

When: Wednesday, May 22, 2013 - 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Where: New Board Room

Monthly Board Meeting of the Library Board of Trustees. The meetings are opened to the public.

Money Smart for Adults 4 week Series: To Your Credit

When: Thursday, May 23, 2013 - 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Where: Large Meeting Room A&B

This program is one of many ongoing financial education programs being offered through our Smart Solution$ Initiative. Programs will provide unbiased financial information on such topics as retirement preparedness, predatory financial practices, investment fraud, and identity theft. TOPIC: TO YOUR CREDIT. This workshop offers a better understanding of credit and its importance. This is program #3 of a series of 4 programs.

Special Film Program - The Great Gatsby

When: Thursday, May 23, 2013 - 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Where: Large Meeting Room A&B

The Great Gatsby - 1974, Rated PG, 144 min. - Starring Robert Redford and Mia Farrow.

Literacy - Spring Session (PM Classes)

When: Thursday, May 23, 2013 - 6:00 PM - 8:45 PM
Where: Large Meeting Room B

Registration , Thurs., 1/10/13
1st class: Mon., 1/14/13
No classes: 1/21, 2/11,2/14, 2/18, 3/25, 3/28, 4/18, 4/22, 5/27
Last class: Thurs., 6/6.
Class begins at 6 PM and ends at 8:30 PM.

Pit Stop Storytime

When: Friday, May 24, 2013 - 11:30 AM - 11:45 AM
Where: Youth Services Program Room

Stop by for a Pit Stop Storytime. In this 15-minute storytime, children and caregivers will listen to two stories and sing one song. This is for designed for children who are just learning to sit in a group setting and listen to a story. Ages 2-6

Bad Kitty Throws a Party

When: Friday, May 24, 2013 - 4:45 PM - 5:45 PM
Where: Large Meeting Room A&B

Bad Kitty doesn't mean to be bad ... she just always seems to get herself into trouble. Join us for crafts and games as we celebrate the newest Bad Kitty book: Bad Kitty School Daze!

Family Movie Wreck-It Ralph

When: Saturday, May 25, 2013 - 2:00 PM - 3:45 PM
Where: Large Meeting Room A&B

Drop in on the fourth Saturday at 2p.m. for a big movie and a little snack. This week: Wreck-It Ralph. PG, 101 min. Caregivers need to stay in the room with children grades K-2.

Memorial Day - Library Closed.

When: Sunday, May 26, 2013 - All Day

The Library is closed on Sunday, 5/26 and Monday, 5/27 in observance of Memorial Day.

Memorial Day - Library Closed.

When: Monday, May 27, 2013 - All Day

The Library is closed on Sunday, 5/26 and Monday, 5/27 in observance of Memorial Day.

Babytime CANCELLED

When: Monday, May 27, 2013 - 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Where: Large Meeting Room A&B

Babytime Cancelled - Library is closed for Memorial Day

Lego Club CANCELLED

When: Monday, May 27, 2013 - 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Where: Large Meeting Room A&B

Lego Club is cancelled as the library is closed for Memorial Day.
Join us on the 4th Monday of each month to create masterpieces at our new Lego Club. Ages 5+. No registration necessary.

SCORE Small Business Counseling (by appointment only)

When: Tuesday, May 28, 2013 - 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Where: New Board Room

Take advantage of private one-hour sessions of business coaching.
Counselers from the Chicago Chapter of SCORE® will be at the Library to advise small business owners and start-ups with planning, marketing or financial solutions.
The sessions are free but you must make an appointment. To set up your appointment online, visit the counseling page at www.scorechicago.org/. If you have questions, call SCORE at 312-353-7724 or email info@scorechicago.org.
Held in the Library's Board Room on the third floor, sessions begin at 5:00pm, 6:00pm or 7:00pm.