Glenview, Northbrook and North Shore events: March 2-9
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March 2
Nonfiction Book Group - 'Crying in H Mart': 1 p.m. Thursday, March 2, at Glencoe Public Library, 320 Park Ave., Glencoe. Judy Levin will lead a discussion of "Crying in H Mart: A Memoir" by Michelle Zauner. All are welcome. www.glencoepubliclibrary.org.
Armchair Travels: 1 p.m. Thursday, March 2, at Wilmette Public Library, 1242 Wilmette Ave., Wilmette. Take a musical journey through Ireland with Belfast native Ian Gould. (847) 256-5025 or www.wilmettelibrary.info.
Lego Builders: 4 p.m. Thursday, March 2, at Glencoe Public Library, 320 Park Ave., Glencoe. For children in grades one-six. Do you love Lego and using your imagination? The library will bring out its stash of Lego pieces for an awesome building challenge. Registration required. Lego classes are supported by the Janet Hauser Fund www.glencoepubliclibrary.org.
Glenview's Got STEAM - Chemistry: 4:30 p.m. Thursday, March 2, at Glenbrook South High School, 4000 W. Lake Ave., Glenview. For children in grades five-eight. Presented by Glenview's Got STEAM of Glenbrook South. No prior knowledge required. Register , (847) 729-7500 or www.glenviewpl.org.
K-9 Reading Buddies of the North Shore: 6 p.m. Thursday, March 2, at Wilmette Public Library, 1242 Wilmette Ave., Wilmette. Read some of your favorite stories to a trained therapy dog. Register for a 15-minute slot at the Youth Desk or by phone at (847) 256-6945. Wilmette and Kenilworth residents only. (847) 256-5025 or www.wilmettelibrary.info.
Cuisine Quest - South and Central America: 7 p.m. Thursday, March 2, at Winnetka-Northfield Public Library, 768 Oak St., Winnetka. Take a bite out of the Americas and accompany Brian Michalski on his search for the most delectable dishes that Peru, Argentina, Brazil, Nicaragua and other countries have to offer. Gain insight regarding local agriculture, overlapping stylistic influences, and how climate change is impacting food security. Michalski also shares recipes and endorsements of top-notch restaurants, so that you can take your appetite on many satiating adventures to come. (847) 446-7220 or www.winnetkalibrary.org.
DIY Your Own Reaction Gif: Virtually at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 2, through the Wilmette Public Library. Create a short video and turn into a gif - a moving image - using ezgif.com. Register. (847) 256-5025 or www.wilmettelibrary.info.
BookBites Book Discussion: 7 p.m. Thursday, March 2, at Hackney's on Lake, 1514 E. Lake Ave., Glenview. March's discussion title will be "A Fall of Marigolds" by Susan Meissner. Books are available at the library one month prior to meetings. Drop in. (847) 729-7500 or www.glenviewpl.org.
Quilt Lecture by Maggie Weiss: 7 p.m. Thursday, March 2, at Lutheran Church of the Ascension, 460 Sunset Ridge Road, Northfield. Weiss explores quilts that convey social justice themes or challenging topics that get us thinking and keep us aware of the wider world and the calls to action in our many cultures and on our planet. These art quilts serve to validate, support and educate viewers, and most importantly, inspire change. $10. (630) 222-1930 or www.illinoisquilters.com.
Kabir Dalawari Jazz Concert: 7 p.m. Thursday, March 2, at Northbrook Public Library, 1201 Cedar Lane, Northbrook. Join in the library's Auditorium to enjoy a set of original pieces that blend traditional jazz language with a contemporary approach inspired by African, Indian and Western roots. Registration required. (847) 272-6224 or visit.northbrook.info.
March 3
Chair Yoga: Virtually at 10 a.m. Friday, March 3, through the Winnetka-Northfield Public Library. Join instructor, Isabel Raci, for a session of gentle chair yoga and guided meditation. Tune in to stretch, breathe, gain flexibility and strengthen the body in an accessible way with seated poses. Perfect for beginners, students will leave class feeling relaxed and grounded. (847) 446-7220 or www.winnetkalibrary.org.
Sensory Shenanigans: 10 a.m. Friday, March 3, at Winnetka-Northfield Public Library, 768 Oak St., Winnetka. Join for an hour of interactive free play. Activities in this program will foster fine and gross motor skills, and concepts through play. Wear clothes you don't mind getting dirty. Ages 0-4 with a caregiver. (847) 446-7220 or www.winnetkalibrary.org.
Career Counseling Appointments: 11 a.m. Friday, March 3, at Glenview Public Library, 1930 Glenview Road, Glenview. Consult in-person with a career expert for resume help, LinkedIn profile review and job search strategies for any stage of your career. Appointments are offered in person on the first Friday of the month or via Zoom/phone on the third Wednesday of the month. Register. (847) 729-7500 or www.glenviewpl.org.
Make Your Own Milk Jug Planter: 11 a.m. Saturday, March 4, at Northbrook Public Library, 1201 Cedar Lane, Northbrook. Make your own milk jug planter to get your family's garden ready for spring. This hands-on program led by the Northbrook Garden Club is for families - adults with children grades 1-8 - and all materials will be provided. Learn why we need bees and other pollinators, as well as the importance of native plants while planting seeds you will later grow in your own yard. Register each child and each additional guest attending. (847) 272-6224 or www.northbrook.info/events.
Friends Book Sale: 4:30-6:30 p.m. Friday, March 3; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, March 4; noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, March 5; 9 a.m. to noon Monday, March 6, at Glencoe Public Library, 320 Park Ave, Glencoe, Glencoe On Friday, the sale is open to Glencoe residents who donate to the Friends of the Glencoe Public Library. Sunday is half-price day and Monday is a $4 Bag Sale. www.glencoepubliclibrary.org.
March 4
Mandarin-English Bilingual Storytime: 10 a.m. Saturday, March 4, at Wilmette Public Library, 1242 Wilmette Ave., Wilmette. Join for stories, songs and fun in Mandarin and English. Presented by local educator Ling Liu. (847) 256-5025 or www.wilmettelibrary.info.
Try Hockey For Free Day: 2:40-3:40 p.m. Saturday, March 4, at Northbrook Sports Center, 1730 Pfingsten Road, Northbrook. USA Hockey's Try Hockey for Free event provides new players an introduction to the sport. The event is a joint effort between USA Hockey, National Hockey League, Northbrook Youth Hockey, and Northbrook Park District. Every player must be wearing a helmet, winter gloves and skates. Limited helmet and skate rentals are available. (847) 291-2995 or www.nbparks.org.
'Ghosts & Zombies': 7 p.m. Saturday, March 4; 3 p.m. Sunday March 5, at Devonshire Playhouse, 4400 Greenwood St., Skokie. A blood curdling spin on Ibsen's classic drama. Mrs. Alving is preparing to open an orphanage while welcoming her son home from a long absence. However, things soon take a turn for the weird and scary as their country estate becomes overrun by the undead. $15-$20. (847) 674-1500, ext. 2400 or www.skokieparks.org.
March 5
Glenview Reads Together - Virtual Author Interview with Haben Girma: 2 p.m. Sunday, March 5, at Glenview Public Library, 1930 Glenview Road, Glenview. An interview with Haben Girma, author of "Haben: The Deafblind Woman Who Conquered Harvard Law," the Glenview Reads Together 2023 featured title. Join us in the library to watch author interview together, or watch virtually via Zoom. Register. (847) 729-7500 or www.glenviewpl.org.
'Invisible Warriors': An Introduction to the Film: Virtually at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 5, through the Northbrook Public Library. Join for any or all of the events in a three-part exploration of the documentary film, "Invisible Warriors: African American Women in World War II," which tells the stories of a small group of women who represent the 600,000 Black women who fled lives as domestics and sharecroppers to work in factories and U.S. government offices during World War II. Documentary historian Gregory S. Cooke will introduce his film. When you register for this program, you will also get a link to stream "Invisible Warriors" at home on-demand from March 5-15. Registration required. www.northbrook.info/invisible-warriors
Chess Club: 2:30 p.m. Sunday, March 5, at Wilmette Public Library, 1242 Wilmette Ave., Wilmette. Learn the basics or improve your skills with the guidance of an experienced chess player. Beginners and seasoned players welcome. Bring chess sets, if possible. (847) 256-5025 or www.wilmettelibrary.info.
NSYMCA Art Reception: 3-4:45 p.m. Sunday, March 5, at Northbrook Public Library, 1201 Cedar Lane, Northbrook. The Art Show Reception will be held in Children Services. (847) 272-7250 or www.northbrook.info.
Magic of Gary Kantor: 3 p.m. Sunday, March 5, at Niles-Maine District Library, 6960 Oakton St., Niles. Gary Kantor entertains with thrilling vanishing acts, mind-reading, and a variety of hilarious magic tricks. Register. www.nileslibrary.org.
March 6
Great Decisions Discussion Series - Politics in Latin America: 12:30 p.m. Monday, March 6, at Winnetka-Northfield Public Library, 768 Oak St., Winnetka. Broaden your perspective on important international issues, from the economy to climate change, by participating in weekly Great Decisions discussions. A briefing book published by the nonpartisan Foreign Policy Association provides a short informative article on each topic followed by suggested discussion questions. The Great Decisions series is sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Winnetka-Northfield-Kenilworth in cooperation with the Winnetka-Northfield Public Library District. (847) 446-7220 or www.winnetkalibrary.org.
Barry Bradford Presents - Fabulous First Ladies: 1 p.m. Monday, March 6, at Senior Center, 3323 Walters Ave., Northbrook. For ages 55 and older. The role of First Lady was not given a moment's thought by the Founding Fathers. Nonetheless, our first ladies represent an amazing array of accomplished women, each with a unique story and place in American history. In this original presentation, a list of Bradford's "Top Ten Fabulous First Ladies" will be shared as you look at some of the fascinating women who served along with the unexpected challenges they faced and their influence on the changing role of women throughout history. Register. www.nbparks.org.
Page Turners Book Discussion: 1 p.m. Monday, March 6, at Glenview Public Library, 1930 Glenview Road, Glenview. Indulge your passion for literature with the Monday Afternoon Page Turners. March's discussion title will be "Haben" by Haben Girma. Books are available at the library one month prior to meetings. Drop in. (847) 729-7500 or www.glenviewpl.org.
Little Bookworms Book Club: 4 p.m. Monday, March 6, at Glencoe Public Library, 320 Park Ave, Glencoe. For children in grades one-two. Build reading and comprehension skills with friends. Read a short book together, talk about it, and do a book-connected activity. No reading assignments, no homework, just fun. Registration required. www.glencoepubliclibrary.org.
Opera Lovers Lecture Corps: Virtually at 7 p.m. Monday, March 6, through the Wilmette Public Library. Learn about the Lyric Opera's production of Bizet's "Carmen." (847) 256-5025 or www.wilmettelibrary.info.
Appearance Review Commission: 7 p.m. Monday, March 6, in the Training Room at Wilmette Village Hall, 1200 Wilmette Ave., Wilmette. Send written comments to publiccomment@wilmette.com. All emailed comments received two hours prior to the start of a meeting will be provided, unredacted, to the applicable board/commission in the meeting packet. Emails received at any time within two hours of the beginning of the meeting until its adjournment will be included in the draft minutes of the meeting. www.wilmette.com
March Book Madness: Monday, March 6, at Glencoe Public Library, 320 Park Ave., Glencoe. Which books will come out on top in our 2023 literary tournament of champions? Two titles will be awarded: one for picture books and readers, and the other for chapter books. Vote for Picture Books: http://bit.ly/gpl-mbm-picture. Vote for Chapter Books: http://bit.ly/gpl-mbm-chapter. Vote in the library or online beginning Monday, March 6. New winners will advance to the next round each week, with the ultimate champions crowned on April 3. Best of all, voters will be entered in a drawing to win the year's winning books. One entry/vote per week per person. www.glencoepubliclibrary.org.
March 7
Northbrook Garden Club Meets: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 7, at United Methodist Church, 1190 Western Ave., corner of Western and Cherry, Northbrook. The public is welcome to attend. Register at NBKgardenclub@gmail.com.
Symbols of Technology: 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 7, at Wilmette Public Library, 1242 Wilmette Ave., Wilmette. Icons are everywhere. Learn common technology symbols and what they mean in this program. (847) 256-5025 or www.wilmettelibrary.info.
Pre-Academy Awards Lecture & Discussion with Zbigniew Banas: 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 7, at Northbrook Public Library, 1201 Cedar Lane, Northbrook. Join Loyola film professor and journalist Zbigniew Banas for an informative dive into this year's Academy Awards and the contending films. Advance registration required. (847) 272-6224 or www.northbrook.info.
Jackbox Party at Glencoe Youth Services: 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 7, at Glencoe Public Library, 320 Park Ave., Glencoe. For children in grades five-eight. Come to the Glencoe Youth Services field house and play popular Jackbox party games like Quiplash and TKO. Just drop in. www.glencoepubliclibrary.org.
State Services: 4 p.m. Tuesday, March 7, at Glenview Public Library, 1930 Glenview Road, Glenview. Ask questions and get help from constituent advocates from the offices of state Sen. Laura Fine (8th District) and state Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz (17th District). Advocates can help with: Medicaid, SNAP benefits, senior services, rental assistance, unemployment benefits, and Secretary of State services. Drop in. (847) 729-7500 or www.glenviewpl.org.
Senior Polka Association Meeting: 5 p.m. on the first Tuesday of each month, at Lone Tree Manor, 7730 N. Milwaukee Ave., Niles. Join the Senior Polka Association for live polka music from 5-6 p.m., a short meeting at 6 p.m., followed by cake, coffee, and bingo. Join us for an enjoyable evening. Yearly membership is $10. For information, call Richard at (847) 209-1385.
Purim At The Stadium: 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 7, at Lubavitch Chabad of Northbrook, 2095 Landwehr Road, Northbrook. You are invited to Purim in the Stadium celebration. Megillah reading (5:15 p.m.), concession stand dinner, sports fun with Chai Athletics, halftime show by Andy, dress up as your favorite sports team. Fun for the entire family. $12-$24. RSVP at chabadnorthbrook.com/stadium. (847) 564-8770 or www.ChabadNorthbrook.com.
Make a Paper Flower Wreath: 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 7, at Wilmette Public Library, 1242 Wilmette Ave., Wilmette. Learn how to make paper flowers using tissue paper and put them together to create a flower wreath. Materials will be provided. (847) 256-5025 or www.wilmettelibrary.info.
Historical Fiction Group: Virtually at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 7, through the Glencoe Public Library. Ann Perks will lead a virtual discussion of "The Confessions of Young Nero" by Margaret George. www.glencoepubliclibrary.org.
March 8
Morning Movie - 'Dora and the Lost City of Gold': 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 8, at Skokie Public Library, 5215 Oakton St., Skokie. Dora and her friends embark on an adventure with two aims - to save Dora's parents and to solve the mystery of the lost city of gold (2019/102 minutes/ PG). (847) 673-7774 or skokielibrary.info.
Speaking with the Dead - What Bones Can Tell Us About Life in the Past: Virtually at 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 8, through the Glencoe Public Library. Join London-based archaeologist Ellen Green to see how skeletons can help us build biographies of the people they once were, and how that helps us understand past civilizations. Learn how the latest forensic and medical knowledge can be applied to people who died thousands of years ago in order to create a window into their lives and their deaths. This presentation will include pictures of (archaeological) human remains. Register. www.glencoepubliclibrary.org.
Using Apple's iCloud: Virtually at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 8, through the Winnetka-Northfield Public Library. Apple's iCloud service can store your photos, videos, documents, apps and more. Learn how to quickly and safely access what you want, when you want it. (847) 446-7220 or www.winnetkalibrary.org.
Sensational STEAM: 4 p.m. Wednesday, March 8, at Winnetka-Northfield Public Library, 768 Oak St., Winnetka. Join us for an exciting hour of hands-on STEAM (Science, Technology, Art, Math) activities. For children ages 7 and older. (847) 446-7220 or www.winnetkalibrary.org.
Snacking for Mindfulness: 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 8, at Glenview Public Library, 1930 Glenview Road, Glenview. For children in grades three-five. Learn how to make snacks even better. By engaging all of our senses, we can make snack time a time for mindfulness too. Register. (847) 729-7500 or www.glenviewpl.org.
Business After Hours: 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 8, at Avidor, 650 Waukegan Road, Glenview. A monthly gathering that helps forge new business relationships and renew existing bonds, Business After Hours rotates among member businesses and provides a relaxed, casual atmosphere. This free event is an excellent opportunity to finish the business day in the company of fellow members and grow your circle of contacts. This event is open only to chamber members and prospective members. business.glenviewchamber.com.
Breast Cancer Prevention & Screening Methods: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 8, at Niles-Maine District Library, 6960 Oakton St., Niles. Join breast cancer experts from the Breast Imaging Center at Lutheran Hospital and My Density Matter to learn about breast cancer screening methods and myths. Register. (847) 663-1234 or www.nileslibrary.org.
Behind the Movie Magic - Iconic Moments in Classic Film: Virtually at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 8, through the Winnetka-Northfield Public Library. Classic Hollywood has achieved a wide variety of iconic scenes that simply take one's breath away. Movie characters have parted the Red Sea, dodged crop dusters, scaled skyscrapers and more, leaving audiences wondering, "How'd they do that?!" Join Film Historian Annette Bochenek for a multimedia presentation about how some of classic Hollywood's most memorable movie scenes were developed, approached and accomplished. (847) 446-7220 or www.winnetkalibrary.org.
The Equal Rights Amendment: 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 8, at Wilmette Public Library, 1242 Wilmette Ave., Wilmette. Celebrate Women's History Month with an update on the status of the Equal Rights Amendment. (847) 256-5025 or www.wilmettelibrary.info.
Intro to 3D Printing: 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 8, at Glenview Public Library, 1930 Glenview Road, Glenview. Dive into the world of 3D printing. Learn about the tools and programs used to successfully design, discover, and print your very own 3D creations. Register. (847) 729-7500 or www.glenviewpl.org.
Ongoing
'Once': Runs through March 26, at Writers Theatre, 325 Tudor Court, Glencoe. This 2012 Tony Award-winner for Best Musical is based on the 2007 Irish musical film and features gorgeous songs like the Oscar-winning "Falling Slowly." Performed by an accomplished cast of actors playing their own instruments on the intimate Nichols Theatre stage, this will be a "Once" like you've never seen it before. $20-$85. (847) 242-6000 or www.writerstheatre.org.
Special Exhibition - 'The Negro Motorist Green Book': Museum hours through April 23, at Illinois Holocaust Museum, 9603 Woods Drive, Skokie. "The Negro Motorist Green Book" highlights the history of "The Green Book," the annual guide created in 1936 by Harlem postman Victor Green, that provided African American travelers with information on restaurants, gas stations, department stores and other businesses that welcomed Black travelers during the Jim Crow era. Developed by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service, in collaboration with award-winning author, photographer and cultural documentarian, Candacy Taylor, "Green Book" offers an immersive look at the reality of travel for African Americans in midcentury America, and how the guide served as an indispensable resource for the nation's rising African American middle class. For information, (847) 967-4835 or ihm.ec.
Babytime: 9:30 a.m. Thursdays through March 23, Wilmette Public Library, 1242 Wilmette Ave., Wilmette. A bonding experience for caregivers and babies, up to 24 months, with songs, cuddles and bounces. (847) 256-5025 or www.wilmettelibrary.info.
Family Storytime: 9:30 a.m. or 5:45 p.m. Thursday, March 2, 9 and 16, at Glenview Public Library, 1930 Glenview Road, Glenview. Children of all ages with an adult can join for stories, songs and fun with the Youth Services librarians. Drop in. (847) 729-7500 or www.glenviewpl.org.
Baby Storytime: 10:30 a.m. Thursday, March 2, 9 and 26; 9:30 a.m. Monday, March 6 and 13, at Glenview Public Library, 1930 Glenview Road, Glenview. Rhymes, songs, and fun for ages, birth-23 months with an adult. (847) 729-7500 or www.glenviewpl.org.
Tales for Tots: 10:30 a.m. Thursdays through March 23 and Tuesdays through March 21, at Glencoe Public Library, 320 Park Ave., Glencoe. Join for books, songs and more to build early literacy skills, then stick around after stories to play and socialize. Stories: 10:30-11 a.m.; play: 11-11:30 a.m. Drop in for children of all ages; space may be limited by room capacity. www.glencoepubliclibrary.org.
Drop-In Free Play: 9:30 a.m. Mondays, at Wilmette Public Library, 1242 Wilmette Ave., Wilmette. Little ones can drop in to explore and play with a different selection of toys and manipulatives each week. (847) 256-5025 or www.wilmettelibrary.info.
Monday Movers: 10:30 a.m. Mondays, March 6 and 13, at Glenview Public Library, 1930 Glenview Road, Glenview. Wear your dancing shoes and join the Youth Services librarians as they twirl into the week. Drop in. (847) 729-7500 or www.glenviewpl.org.
Baby Time: 11 a.m. Monday, March 6, 13 and 20, at Glencoe Public Library, 320 Park Ave., Glencoe. For children through 14 month with a caregiver. Build early literacy skills with songs, rhymes, bounces and books while enjoying the company of other babies and caregivers. www.glencoepubliclibrary.org.
Baby Time - Stay and Play: 11:30 a.m. Monday, March 6, 13 and 20, at Glencoe Public Library, 320 Park Ave. Glencoe. Babies through 14 months with caregiver. After attending Baby Time, stay and play for a while. www.glencoepubliclibrary.org.
Tech Help: 1-3 p.m. Monday, March 6 and 20, at Glenview Public Library, 1930 Glenview Road, Glenview. Get help using your device to access eBooks, social media, email and more. Help is first-come, first-served and limited to 15 minutes. Bring your questions and your device. Drop in. (847) 729-7500 or www.glenviewpl.org.
Family Storytime: 9:30 or 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 7, 14 and 21; and Wednesday, March 8, 15 and 22, at Wilmette Public Library, 1242 Wilmette Ave., Wilmette. Stories, songs and rhymes for the whole family. (847) 256-5025 or www.wilmettelibrary.info.
Toddler Storytime: 9:30 or 10:30 a.m. Tuesday March 7 and 14, at Glenview Public Library, 1930 Glenview Road, Glenview. Shake your sillies out at this fun, interactive storytime for children, ages 2-3 with an adult. (847) 729-7500 or www.glenviewpl.org.
Big Kid Storytime: 4 p.m. Tuesday, March 7, 14, and 21, at Wilmette Public Library, 1242 Wilmette Ave., Wilmette. Stories and songs for children, ages 4 and older. (847) 256-5025 or www.wilmettelibrary.info.
Lapsit Storytime: 9:15 a.m. Wednesday, March 8 and 15, at Glenview Public Library, 1930 Glenview Road, Glenview. Children, through age 1 with an adult. share rhymes, bounces, and tickles. Register. (847) 729-7500 or www.glenviewpl.org.
Preschool Art Storytime: 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 8 and 15, at Glenview Public Library, 1930 Glenview Road, Glenview. Children, ages 3-5 with an adult, can celebrate art through stories, songs, and hands-on activities. Register. (847) 729-7500 or www.glenviewpl.org.