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Craft Corner: Paper Bag Snowflakes

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Arts & Culture, Kids & Families, Sustainability
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lobby Community Space
Age Group: Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Kids & Families, Sustainability
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Seats Remaining: 9

Craft Corner

Craft Corner is an all-ages, intergenerational program that brings the community together to create projects throughout the year. With a focus on using different materials and upcycling when possible, each craft is designed to appeal to kids, teens, and adults. Bring your family or neighbors for some hands-on fun! If you'd like, you can even bring your own materials to make the planned craft or create something uniquely your own.

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Join us to make stunning, reusable 3-D snowflakes out of flat bottomed paper bags (like grocery or lunch sacks). All materials provided, as well as instructions so you'll be able to turn your next grocery run into a winter delight.

Earth Lounge: An Environmental Book Discussion: "The Terraformers"

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Authors & Books, Equity & Anti-Racism, Sustainability
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Authors & Books, Equity & Anti-Racism, Sustainability
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Seats Remaining: 31

Earth Lounge: An Environmental Book Discussion

Explore the curiosities and complexities of nature, environmentalism, and sustainability through fiction and nonfiction literature on the third Wednesday of every other month. Learn more about library-led book discussions »

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In The Terraformers by Annalee Newitz Destry's life is dedicated to terrafo

Vegetable Gardening 101

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Health & Wellness, Sustainability
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Sustainability
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Seats Remaining: 37
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Interested in learning how to start growing vegetables but feeling intimidated? Join certified urban farmer Chamika Moore in this workshop to learn the basics of how to begin growing seeds indoors for a successful spring vegetable garden.

VIRTUAL: Earth Lounge: Discussion Hour

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Authors & Books, Equity & Anti-Racism, Sustainability
Virtual
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Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Room: Virtual Program
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Authors & Books, Equity & Anti-Racism, Sustainability
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Seats Remaining: Unlimited
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Join us for an open discussion on climate change and other environmental topics. You are invited to share an article, book, podcast, or film related to environmental issues that you'd like to discuss.

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Virtual Program

After you register (below), you will receive an email with a specific Zoom link to join the event.

By registering, you agree to library policy and understand that no conduct is permitted that may reasonably be expected to create a disturbance or otherwise interfere with the safe use and enjoyment of the library and program by others. All times are listed in Central time.

Conversations About AI: Deepfakes

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Arts & Culture, Careers & Businesses, Civic Learning, Digital Learning, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural, Sustainability
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Creative Studio
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Careers & Businesses, Civic Learning, Digital Learning, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural, Sustainability
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Join Creative Technology Specialist Kay and Health & Wellness Specialist Claire for a discussion of the social and ethical issues surrounding deepfakes, including the Digital Voice and Likeness Protection Act and other new Illinois legislation

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Masks Encouraged

Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program.

Film Screening and Discussion: Farming While Black

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Arts & Culture, Equity & Anti-Racism, Sustainability
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Equity & Anti-Racism, Sustainability
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Join us for an exclusive screening and discussion of Farming While Black, a feature-length documentary film that examines the historical plight of Black

Earth Lounge: An Environmental Book Discussion: "The Backyard Bird Chronicles"

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Authors & Books, Equity & Anti-Racism, Sustainability
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Authors & Books, Equity & Anti-Racism, Sustainability
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Seats Remaining: 31

Earth Lounge: An Environmental Book Discussion

Explore the curiosities and complexities of nature, environmentalism, and sustainability through fiction and nonfiction literature on the third Wednesday of every other month. Learn more about library-led book discussions »

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The Backyard Bird Chronicles begins in 2016, when author Amy Tan grew overwhelmed by the state of the world: Hatred and misinformation becam

Sew Simple: Introduction to Hand Sewing

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Arts & Culture, Students Grades 6-8, Sustainability
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Middle School Space
Age Group: Middle School
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Students Grades 6-8, Sustainability
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Seats Remaining: Unlimited
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Learn the basics of hand sewing! Stop in to learn how to sew patches and buttons onto clothing.

Seed to Sprout: Start Your Own Garden

4:30pm - 5:15pm
Students Grades 6-8, Sustainability
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Middle School Space
Age Group: Middle School
Program Type: Students Grades 6-8, Sustainability
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Seats Remaining: Unlimited
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Learn how to germinate seeds to start your own garden.

Earth Lounge: An Environmental Book Discussion: "A darker wilderness: Black nature writing from soil to stars"

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Authors & Books, Equity & Anti-Racism, Sustainability
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Authors & Books, Equity & Anti-Racism, Sustainability
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Seats Remaining: 32

Earth Lounge: An Environmental Book Discussion

Explore the curiosities and complexities of nature, environmentalism, and sustainability through fiction and nonfiction literature on the third Wednesday of every other month. Learn more about library-led book discussions »

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Earth Lounge: An Environmental Book Discussion: "Walkaway"

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Authors & Books, Equity & Anti-Racism, Sustainability
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Authors & Books, Equity & Anti-Racism, Sustainability
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Seats Remaining: 32

Earth Lounge: An Environmental Book Discussion

Explore the curiosities and complexities of nature, environmentalism, and sustainability through fiction and nonfiction literature on the third Wednesday of every other month. Learn more about library-led book discussions »

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In Walkaway by Cory Doctorow, Hubert, Seth, and their ultra-rich heiress fr

Earth Lounge: An Environmental Book Discussion: "How far the light reaches: a life in ten sea creatures"

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Authors & Books, Equity & Anti-Racism, Sustainability
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Authors & Books, Equity & Anti-Racism, Sustainability
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 32

Earth Lounge: An Environmental Book Discussion

Explore the curiosities and complexities of nature, environmentalism, and sustainability through fiction and nonfiction literature on the third Wednesday of every other month. Learn more about library-led book discussions »

Event Details:

In How far the light reaches: a life in ten sea c