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May 27

iPads Basics: Virtually at 2 p.m. Thursday, May 27, Glenview Public Library. Are you a new iPad user? Learn to download apps, surf the web, customize your settings, and more. Demonstration only. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with an invitation to join the webinar. Register at http://bit.ly/GPL-iPad.

Heal 'Heel' Pain Naturally: Virtually at noon Thursday, May 27, North Suburban YMCA, Northbrook. Denise Schwartz, a licensed physical therapist, specializes in treating pain using a holistic approach to discover the root cause of pain and provide natural healing options. Free and open to the public. To register, visit www.nsymca.org/yes-speaker-schedule.

Book & Author; 'Plunder-A Memoir of Family Property and Nazi Treasure': Virtually at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, May 27, Illinois Holocaust Museum, Skokie. "Plunder: A Memoir of Family Property and Nazi Treasure" shares the incredible story of how Menachem Kaiser, a grandson of Holocaust survivors, fought to reclaim his family's property in Sosnowiec, Poland. Join for a captivating conversation with Menachem Kaiser. Free; registration required. Visit, http://ihm.ec/plunder.

Origami Peace Cranes: Virtually at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, May 27, Wilmette Public Library. Learn to fold three origami figures, including the paper crane, a symbol of good fortune and healing. Make more cranes and drop them off at Youth Services to be displayed to thank essential workers. For information, www.wilmettelibrary.info.

Take and Make - Puppets: Thursday, May 27, Winnetka-Northfield Public Library, 768 Oak St., Winnetka. Make puppet crafts. Tackle a crab, baby Yoda or "the child" and a pirate. Pick up the kits at the library, follow the included instructions and send the library photos of your masterpieces. Kits are released monthly on a first-come, first-served basis. Youth ages 5-8. For information, www.winnetkalibrary.org.

3D Design and Print Useful Tools: Virtually at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, May 27, Winnetka-Northfield Public Library. Design 3D printing files at home. For this program, you will use TinkerCAD. com, a free online software. At the end of the program, you will submit your file to be 3D printed. The library will design three main items: Ear savers, no-touch tools, and grocery holders. Please create a TinkerCAD.com account before the program to follow along. For information, www.winnetkalibrary.org.

All Ages Storytime: Virtually at noon Thursday, May 27, Winnetka-Northfield Public Library. Singing, dancing, stories, and bubbles. All ages with parent/caregiver. For information, www.winnetkalibrary.org.

Toddler Play Group: Virtually at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, May 27, Winnetka-Northfield Public Library. Looking for something fun to do with your toddler? Join for Zoom playtime. A Youth Services librarian will host a Zoom playtime with music and games to play. Ages 3-5. You will need a computer, tablet or smartphone with a camera and microphone to join the fun. Please stop by the Winnetka Library to pick up Zoom link instructions and a fun toy for playtime. For information, www.winnetkalibrary.org.

D & D - Second Campaign: Virtually at 5 p.m. Thursday, May 27, Glencoe Public Library. For children in grades 5 and up. Put on your robes and wizard hats and join the Glencoe Public Library for another Dungeons and Dragons campaign on Discord. For information, www.glencoepubliclibrary.org.

1000 Books Before Kindergarten Storytime: Virtually at 10 a.m. Thursday, May 27, Morton Grove Public Library. A special storytime event for participants of the 1000 Books Before Kindergarten Program. Read stories, share favorite books, and more. Learn more about 1000 Books Before Kindergarten and sign up at mgpl.org/1000books. To register for this event, visit mgpl.org/events or call (847) 965-4220.

Trivia Night: Virtually at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 27, Niles-Maine District Library. Join Trivia Master Carlos to show off your knowledge of all things to friends and strangers alike! Register at www.nileslibrary.org.

Job Talk: Virtually at 3 p.m. Thursday, May 27, Skokie Public Library. Get job search tips and network with other jobseekers during this online networking group, hosted by library career specialists. Sign up for this event and receive the Zoom meeting link. For information, https://skokielibrary.info.

Storytime: Virtually at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, May 27, Skokie Public Library. Join Ms. Cathy for stories and fun in this Storytime: Sign up for this event and receive the Zoom meeting link. For information, https://skokielibrary.info.

Teen Library Collaborative: Virtually at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, May 27, Skokie Public Library. For grades six-12. Give input on library services and events for teens in this casual open discussion space. Talk about current events and what's affecting your life right now, hear new perspectives, and be part of a community. Participants earn service hours. For information, https://skokielibrary.info.

Wacoal Fit for the Cure Event: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Thursday, May 27, Nordstrom Old Orchard Shopping Center, 4937 Old Orchard Shopping Center, Skokie. This spring, more than 590 Fit for the Cure events are taking place in stores across the United States and Canada. To keep everyone safe, Wacoal Fit Experts will be offering Touch-Free bra consultations rather than hands-on fittings at these events. For every woman who receives a complimentary bra consultation during a Fit for the Cure event, Wacoal will donate $2 to Susan G. Komen. Wacoal will donate another $2 for every Wacoal or b.tempt'd bra purchased at the event. No purchase is necessary to receive a bra consultation. Wacoal's donations support Komen's COVID-19 Action Fund, which aids more than 3,000 uninsured or underinsured breast cancer patients every year. For information, www.wacoal-america.com/fit-for-the-cure.

May 28

Family Storytime: Virtually at 10:30 a.m. Friday, May 28, Wilmette Public Library. Stories, songs, and rhymes for the whole family are offered. Register for the Zoom invitation. You need only register once per session. For information, www.wilmettelibrary.info.

First Chapter Fridays: Virtually Friday, May 28, Winnetka-Northfield Public Library. Join Youth Services librarians on YouTube as they share the first chapter of a different book each week and suggest readalikes. Titles will be from the Youth Fiction collection and geared toward ages 8-12. To view all of First Chapter selections, check out the library's YouTube Channel and look for the playlist "First Chapter Fridays." For information, www.winnetkalibrary.org.

Library Livestream: Virtually at 7 p.m. Friday, May 28, Glencoe Public Library. All ages. Chat with your Glencoe librarians on Twitch as they play Animal Crossing, Pokemon, Minecraft, and other favorite games. For information, www.glencoepubliclibrary.org.

Mystery Discussion: Virtually at 2 p.m. Friday, May 28, Glencoe Public Library. Join for a discussion of Peter Swanson's "Eight Perfect Murders." Discussion led by Ann Perks. Registration is required for this Zoom-based discussion. Zoom links will be emailed approximately 24 hours before the discussion. For information, www.glencoepubliclibrary.org.

Chair Yoga: Virtually at 10 a.m. Friday, May 28, Morton Grove Public Library. Practice seated poses in one of the gentlest forms of yoga available, led by certified yoga instructor Cher Walter in this online class. All experience levels welcome. Wear comfortable clothes. Zoom. To register for this event, visit mgpl.org/events or call (847) 965-4220.

Learn to Finger Crochet: Virtually at 4:30 p.m. Friday, May 28, Niles-Maine District Library. For children in grades two-six. Join on Zoom and learn how to crochet with your fingers. Pick up needed materials at the library. Register at www.nileslibrary.org.

Connect, Transform, Act - Teens Take Action and Take Care: Virtually at 3:30 p.m. Friday, May 28, Skokie Public Library. Transform your energy into action while caring for yourself and your community. This weekly "brave space" features opportunities to learn about and discuss issues that affect you, investigate the roots of these problems, and work toward potential solutions. On the second Friday of each month, educators from Response for Teens are featured to support mental and emotional well-being. This program is in partnership with Response for Teens, a JCFS Chicago program. Participants earn service hours. This program is best for teens in grades eight-12. For information, https://skokielibrary.info.

Family Art Party in a Bag: Friday, May 28, Skokie Public Library, 5215 Oakton St., Skokie. Enjoy an art activity as a family. For families with preschool and elementary-age children. This is not a timed event. The library will provide supplies for you to do the activity at home. Reservations close May 28. We will email information on picking up party supply bags after registration has closed. For information, https://skokielibrary.info.

Family Fun Storytime: Virtually at 10:30 a.m. Friday, May 28, Skokie Public Library. Enjoy songs and stories with Ms. Caitlin. Register for each week you wish to attend, and you will receive the Zoom link in your confirmation email. For information, https://skokielibrary.info.

Meal Distribution: 1 p.m. Friday, May 28, Skokie Public Library, 5215 Oakton St., Skokie. The library is distributing meals for kids younger than 18 and adults with disabilities. Each box includes two breakfasts and two lunches and needs to be refrigerated. Adults are welcome to pick up meals for their families (kids do not need to be present) or kids can pick up their own meals. The library is partnering with the Greater Chicago Food Depository to help get food to families that need it. For information, https://skokielibrary.info.

Show and Tell: Virtually at 4:30 p.m. Friday, May 28, Skokie Public Library. Showcase your talents, skills, games, hobbies and collections with librarians and other elementary-aged children (ages 6-9). Receive the Zoom link in your confirmation email. For information, https://skokielibrary.info.

May 29

Finals care packages: The Northbrook Public Library invites students in grades 9-12, or their parents, to stop by the library's main entrance to pick up a Finals Care Package from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. May 29 or 1 to 4:30 p.m. May 30. The packages will contain some fun treats and goodies to enjoy while studying at home.

Chalk Our Walk: 2-4 p.m. Saturday, May 29, Glenview Public Library, 1930 Glenview Road, Glenview. Help decorate the sidewalk with a spring theme between the library and Jackman Park. Chalk provided or bring your own. Just drop in. Free; for information, http://bit.ly/GPL-chalk.

Your City @ Home; Elmhurst History Museum: Virtually at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 29, Glenview Public Library. Just before the first man landed on the moon, Charlie Brown and Snoopy soared through space with NASA's Apollo 10 mission in May 1969. The exhibition, "To the Moon: Snoopy Soars with NASA," examines the history of Apollo 10 and the Peanuts characters' role in that flight and in the NASA Manned Flight Awareness safety program. This traveling exhibit is organized by the Charles M. Schulz Museum and Research Center in Santa Rosa, California. Attendees will also get an exclusive tour of "By All Accounts: The Story of Elmhurst" which examines how the city has changed and grown over the past 165+ years. Program presented virtually via Zoom. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with an invitation to join the webinar. Register at https://bit.ly/yourcity-elmhurst.

Wilmette French Market: 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays, Wilmette Metra, 722 Green Bay Road, Wilmette. A French styled open air market featuring fresh produce, baked goods, local retail businesses and community groups. For information, www.wilmette.com/visitors/french-market.

Quaranteen Game Night: Virtually at 7 p.m. Saturday, May 29, Glencoe Public Library. Socially distant socializing is easy with Quaranteen Game Night, intended for grades 6-12. Just join in on Twitch or join the library's Discord server for fun multiplayer games. For information, www.glencoepubliclibrary.org.

Weekend Storytime: Virtually at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 29, Skokie Public Library. Join Ms. Meleesa for songs and stories. Sign up for this event and receive the Zoom meeting link. For information, https://skokielibrary.info.

Mandarin-English Bilingual Storytime: Virtually at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 29, Wilmette Public Library. Presented by local educator Ling Liu, expect stories, songs, and fun in Mandarin and English. Register for the Zoom link (once per family). For information, www.wilmettelibrary.info.

May 30

Youth Open Volleyball: 6-7:30 p.m. Sunday, May 30, Techny Prairie Activity Center Complex, 180 Anets Drive, Northbrook. Stay in shape, improve your skills and enjoy the game of volleyball. Following a warm-up players divide into teams for games. Registration is required. For information, www.nbparks.org/events/youth-open-volleyball/2021-05-30.

May 31

Glenview Memorial Day observance: Glenview will honor its fallen soldiers with a small Memorial Day ceremony at 10 a.m. on Monday, May 31, at the Veterans Memorial, Glenview Road and River Drive.

Northbrook Memorial Day observance: Virtually at 10:30 a.m. Monday, May 31. Join in observing Memorial Day to honor those who gave their lives for our country. In lieu of in-person events, the village will be streaming a virtual ceremony. Watch on Facebook at facebook.com/NorthbrookIllinois; YouTube at youtube.com/channel/UCrwGN4CxyPE4Ps0fej1kX-w or on NCTV - Cable Channel 17. For information, northbrook.il.us/819/Community-Events.

Winnetka Memorial Day observance: 10 a.m. Monday, May 31, Village Green, 535 Maple, Winnetka. Join for a ceremony this Memorial Day to remember and honor those who gave their lives serving our country. Due to COVID-19, there will not be a parade before the ceremony. The Village Green will be split into four sections, with a limited number of attendees in each section to maintain social distancing. Participants must register in advance for their desired section. Register online at www.winpark.org/event/memorial-day.

June 1

An Evening with Martha Hall Kelly: Virtually at 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 1, Glenview Public Library. Join for a delightful evening with Martha Hall Kelly, author of "Lilac Girls," "Lost Roses" and the new title "Sunflower Sisters," released this year. Kelly will speak about her writing process and the inspiration for her stories. Discussion and Q&A will be moderated by library staff. This program is sponsored and presented in partnership with the Cook Memorial, Des Plaines, Elmhurst, Glenview, Highland Park, Orland Park, Park Ridge, Vernon Area and Zion-Benton public libraries. Program presented virtually via Zoom. Register at http://bit.ly/GPL-MHK.

Read It, Make It: Virtually at 4 p.m. Tuesday, June 1, Glenview Public Library. For children ages 3-6 w/adult. Listen to a favorite children's book and then make a craft inspired by the story. Kit Pickup begins one week before program date. Email a photo of your finished creation to ysdepartment@glenviewpl.org. Register online: http://bit.ly/read-make-june.

Summer Reading at Northbrook Public Library: Tuesday, June 1, Northbrook Public Library, 1201 Cedar Lane, Northbrook. S Summer Reading program for every age - from birth to adult, with fun prizes and incentives for reading throughout the summer. Starting June 1, you can sign up and log your reading using the READsquared app. You can also call, email, or stop by the library to sign up. For information, www.northbrook.info/summer-reading.

A cappella concert: Join Glenbrook North's a cappella groups Ow! and Fermata Nowhere for An Evening of A Cappella from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 1, in the GBN Student Mall. In case of rain, the concert will move indoors to the Sheely Center for the Performing Arts. Tickets are free and available from current a cappella members or director Kelsey Nichols. Space is limited.

Storybook Theatre Circle: 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 1, Wilmette Recreation Center, 3000 Glenview Road, Wilmette. Join Miss Wendy to read, laugh, and bring to life stories through basic theater skills and character exploration. For information, contact Julie Nichols at jnichols@wilpark.org. For children ages 3-5. $15-$19. Register at https://tinyurl.com/y3cz397a.

Wilmette Local Legends Audio Tour: Tuesday, June 1; Wilmette Historical Museum, 609 Ridge Road, Wilmette. Stop outside the homes of some Wilmette notables. Explore by car, bicycle, or on foot to hear the audio on your phone. Part One begins June 1; Part Two begins Aug. 1. Get maps from the webpage or pick up at the museum during open hours. For information, email museum@wilmette.com or call (847) 853-7666. Visit www.wilmettehistory.org/event/wilmette-local-legends-audio-tour.

Children's Department Visit: 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 1 and Wednesday, June 2, Glencoe Public Library, 320 Park Ave, Glencoe, Glencoe. RSVP for a family group (6 people or fewer) or individual 30-minute visit to the second floor Children's Department. Browse the collection, get suggestions/assistance with library materials, and use internet computers. Not available at this time: games, toys, puzzles, coloring sheets, and scavenger hunts. For information, www.glencoepubliclibrary.org.

June 2

Cloud Storage: 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 2, Glenview Public Library, 1930 Glenview Road, Glenview. What is "cloud" storage and how does it work? Learn about storing your files and pictures digitally. Program presented simultaneously in the Tech Lab and virtually via Zoom. Register through the calendar to attend in-person, or register virtually via Zoom. Register at http://bit.ly/GPL-cloudstorage.

Elder Law Q&A: 9 a.m. Wednesday, June 2, North Suburban YMCA, 2705 Techny Road, Northbrook. Have mom's health care issues been keeping you up at night? Have you been meaning to create or make changes to your estate plan, but don't know where to start? Estate Planning and Elder Law Attorney Matt Margolis will answer all of your questions relative to estate planning and elder law. Free; for information, www.nsymca.org.

Power of attorney for students: The North Suburban Legal Aid Clinic and the New Trier Township Community Forums partner with attorney Adam Garber from Levenfeld Perlstein to present The Health Care Power of Attorney Document - Why Students Need It from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 2. This free virtual clinic is for parents/guardians of high school- or college-age students with a permanent address in Lake County and suburban Cook County. Registration is required at info@NSLegalAid.org. A Zoom link and Power of Medical Attorney form will be sent upon event registration. Notary services for newly issued POA documents are being provided free by New Trier Township from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Thursday, June 3, at New Trier Township's temporary site at the Village of Winnetka, 510 Green Bay Road. A health care POA is a legal document that allows an individual to empower another person to make decisions about their medical care. A POA refers to both a legal document and a specific person with legal authority. The document can name the parent/guardian as the sole point of contact and decision-maker should the student become medically incapacitated.

K.W.O.E. - Nelson Mandela and Social Justice Spoken Word Performance: Virtually at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 2, Illinois Holocaust Museum, Skokie. Join us for a live social justice and Nelson Mandela-inspired spoken word performance and Q&A with Kareem K.W.O.E. Wells and K.W.O.E Foundation Executive Director Judith Allen. His performance will be focused on the four centerpieces of his rising movement in Chicago and how they relate to Mandela. Free; registration required. Visit https://ihm.ec/kwoe.

Wiggleworms Party: Virtually at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 2, Wilmette Public Library. During the storytime break, tune in with your little ones for music and dancing with Laura Doherty, award-winning recording artist and music teacher from the Old Town School of Folk Music. For information, http://wilmette.libnet.info/event/5147527.

EHNTJC Sisterhood Installation and Concert: 1 p.m. Wednesday, June 2, Ezra-Habonim, the Niles Towship Jewish Congregation, 4500 Dempster St., Skokie. Music and an installation will highlight the culminating program of 2021 for the Sisterhood of Ezra-Habonim, the Niles Township Jewish Congregation. The musical part of the program will be Cantor Hasha Musha Perman, a dynamic innovator in Jewish music. For information, www.ehnt.org.

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