Adult Programs & Events

Stories Aboard The Titanic

Join us at the Boulder Ridge Country Club for a fascinating program to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic.

Tickets will be available at the library’s Information Desk beginning March 5, 2012, at a cost of $30 each.

Date: 
Wed, 05/02/2012 - 9:30am - 11:30am

Win A Kindle Fire or iPod Nano!

Win A Kindle Fire or iPod Nano
If you don’t have a library card, now is the time to get one – you could win a Kindle Fire or iPod Nano! If you already have a card, you could win too! And entering to win couldn’t be easier.


Introduction to Excel '07

A hands-on class designed to familiarize you with the elements of Excel and provide an introduction to developing and managing information using spreadsheets.

Prerequisites: Basic computer skills.

Fee: $8

Registration begins 3/1/2012. To register call 847.669.5386 ext. 21

Date: 
Tue, 03/06/2012 - 9:15am - 11:15am
Sat, 03/10/2012 - 9:15am - 11:15am

Introduction to Microsoft Word

A 2-hour hands-on class designed to familiarize you with the elements of Word and introductory-level word processing.

Prerequisites: Basic computer skills required.

Registration begins 3/1/12. Call 847.669.5386 ext. 21 to register.

Fee:$8

Date: 
Tue, 03/20/2012 - 9:15am - 11:15am
Sat, 03/24/2012 - 9:15am - 11:15am

Downloading eBooks for eReaders

Let us introduce you to the library’s eBooks collection and show you how to browse titles, check out, and place holds.

Learn how to transfer them to an eReader, such as a Kobo, Nook, PanDigital Novel or Sony Reader.

Sign up for one of the sessions by calling (847) 669-5386 ext. 21.

Date: 
Thu, 03/08/2012 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Downloading eBooks/eAudiobooks

Learn how to download eBooks and eAudiobooks from the library’s collection to your iPad, tablet or smartphone.

We will show you how to browse titles, check out, and place holds.

Learn which app to use with our collection to download and read or listen to your books.

Sign up for one of the sessions by calling (847) 669-5386 ext. 21.

Date: 
Mon, 03/19/2012 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Intermediate Microsoft Excel

Learn to create charts, use and create formulas, functions, spreadsheets, and enhanced formatting features of Microsoft Excel.

Prerequisites: basic computer and Excel skills

Fee: $8

Registration begins 3/1/12. Call (847) 669-5386 ext. 21 to register.

Date: 
Tue, 03/13/2012 - 9:15am - 11:15am
Sat, 03/17/2012 - 9:15am - 11:15am

March 2012 Library Links Newsletter

The March 2012 edition of Library Links is now available online.

Find out about our March 2 closing, the Top Ten music downloads from Freegal, how teens can "Geek Out" at the Library.

Hunger Games fans will be able to partake in 3 fun events and the library will hold its first Comic Book and Manga Exchange.


Cash Dash

You may have assets you don’t know about! Representatives from the Illinois State Treasurer's Office will be at the library to help you search the Cash Dash database and find unclaimed property and/or money held in your name.

Drop-by anytime between 6:30-8 p.m.

Date: 
Tue, 02/28/2012 - 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Local Voices: Honor Flight Chicago

Honor Flight Chicago is a non-profit organization that recognizes the service of WWII veterans by flying them to Washington D.C. for a day of honor, remembrance and celebration.

Huntley resident and WWII veteran Al Jordi and Steve Schwertfeger, Honor Flight Guardian, will share their personal experiences with this program.

Dial 847.669.5386 ext. 21 to register.

Date: 
Sat, 02/25/2012 - 2:00pm - 3:30pm

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