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Glenview and Northbrook: Mark your calendars

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June 10

Lurvey's Outdoor Living Festival: 5:30-8 p.m. Thursday, June 10, Lurvey, 2550 E. Dempster St., Des Plaines. Tour the nine acres of everything that grows and everything that goes into the landscape while enjoying enticing drinks and delicious food. Learn how to embrace outdoor spaces from the color-obsessed mother-daughter design team of Mandy & Carol Madsen of Madsen Home Design. $25. For information, eventbrite.com/e/151729463911.

Draw Your Own Coloring Book with Mark Anderson: Virtually at 4 p.m. Thursday, June 10, Glencoe Public Library. Grades K-three. Students follow along step-by-step and create fun coloring book pages. Tropical fish, outer space, flowers, superheroes, and more. Then kids will color them any way they want. Make sure to have some crayons, markers, or colored pencils handy. Registration required. For information, www.glencoepubliclibrary.org.

Glencoe Farmers Market: 3:30-7:30 p.m. Thursdays through Sept. 30, Wyman Green, 675 Village Green Court, Glencoe. The market feature farm-fresh produce and fruit, eggs, honey, flowers and much more, including organic. For information, www.glencoechamber.org.

D & D - Second Campaign: Virtually at 5 p.m. Thursday, June 10, Glencoe Public Library. For children in grades five and older. The Glencoe Public Library has started another Dungeons and Dragons campaign on Discord, and want you to join. For information, www.glencoepubliclibrary.org.

Much Ado About Mysteries: Virtually at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 10, Glenview Public Library. Join fellow fans of the mystery genre in a quarterly discussion of favorite authors, titles, series and more. June's topic is "Renaissance Mysteries: Henry, Elizabeth, and More." Discussion will be held virtually via Zoom. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with an invitation to join the webinar. Register at http://bit.ly/GPL-mysteries.

Navigating the Job Search; Resumes and Marketing Material: Virtually at 3 p.m. Thursday, June 10, Glenview Public Library. Join career professionals Jerry Donahue and Joan Neumahr to learn the best ways to market yourself during the pandemic. Learn techniques to create an optimal resume, LinkedIn profile, cover letters, and more. Register via the Skokie Library's program calendar at http://skokie.libnet.info/event/4954026?registration=true.

Alliance Française du North Shore Ciné Club: Virtually at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, June 10. Join online for a discussion in French of a French film with English subtitles: "Plein soleil." Watch the film on your own through streaming: hoopla, Kanopy, YouTube & Amazon. For information and the meeting link, RSVP at Meetup.com/afnorthshore or write to info@AFnorthshore.org. Visit www.AFnorthshore.org.

WITS Workout; Brain Exercise Class: Virtually at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, June 10, Glenview Public Library. Participants are led through fun and engaging activities designed to exercise the brain to maintain and enhance brain health. Class size is limited. Register at http://bit.ly/WITS-june.

Grow an Herb Garden: Virtually at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 10, Niles-Maine District Library. For ages 6-9. Take home a kit that will help children plant and grow three different herbs this summer. Start seeds together via Zoom and learn how to care for and what you can eat with each herb. Register for one time slot only. Visit https://nmdl.libnet.info/event/5036901.

Are You Prepared?: 9 a.m. Thursday, June 10, North Suburban YMCA, 2705 Techny Road, Northbrook. Faith Avner will lead a lively discussion about the emotional and financial benefits of cemetery and funeral planning for ourselves and our families. She will guide you through the simple steps of making your wishes known and protecting the associated costs. Free; for information, www.nsymca.org.

Art Studio: 1:30 p.m. Thursday, June 10, Village Green Community Room, 1810 Walters Ave, Northbrook. Open to Senior Center members only. Bring your own supplies and get creative with like-minded people. Share techniques such as oils, pencils and acrylics with other participants. For information, www.nbparks.org.

Outdoor Fitness - WERQ: 5:30 p.m. Thursday, June 10, Techny Prairie Activity Center, 180 Anets Drive, Northbrook. This wildly addictive cardio dance class is based on the hottest pop and hip-hop music. The workout is nonstop with repetitive athletic moves and fresh dance steps. Class meets in the parking lot at Techny Prairie Activity Center. Outdoor fitness classes are free for members and members can drop in to any outdoor class. Nonmembers pay a $7 per class drop-in fee or save with a five class pack available for $30 (only redeemable for outdoor classes). For information, visit nbfitness.org.

Outdoor Fitness - Yoga Tune up: 9:30 a.m. Thursday, June 10, Techny Prairie Park and Fields, 1700 Techny Road, Northbrook. Enjoy a morning of yoga on the turf field at Techny Prairie Park and Fields. Outdoor fitness classes are free for members and members can drop in to any outdoor class. Nonmembers pay a $7 per class drop-in fee or save with a five class pack available for $30 (only redeemable for outdoor classes). For information, visit nbfitness.org.

Storytime: Virtually at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, June 10, 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, June 10, Skokie Public Library. For grades 6-12. 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.

Lunch & Learn; Anne Frank and Nelson Mandela: Virtually at noon Thursday, June 10, Illinois Holocaust Museum, Skokie. Hear a special presentation by Marlene Bethlehem, the first woman to be elected as national chairwoman of the South African board of deputies. Bethlehem served as chair of the "Anne Frank in the World Exhibition" and traveled with Mandela to Israel on his visit to Yad Vashem. Bethlehem will be in conversation with her daughter-in-law, Emilia Potenza, curator of Exhibitions & Education, Apartheid Museum, Johannesburg South Africa. Free; registration required at https://ihm.ec/annefrankmandela.

K-9 Reading Buddies of the North Shore: 4 p.m. Thursday, June 10, Wilmette Public Library, 1242 Wilmette Ave., Wilmette. Children can read a favorite story to a trained therapy dog. Register for a 15-minute slot at the Youth Desk or by phone at (847) 256-6945. For information, www.winnetkalibrary.org.

Navigating Your Job Search: Virtually at 3 p.m. Thursday, June 10, Wilmette Public Library. Career professionals share tips and strategies for navigating your job search. For information, www.winnetkalibrary.org.

Wilmette Local Legends Audio Tour: 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.

Author Visit: Virtually at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, June 10, The Book Stall, Winnetka. The Book Stall welcomes author Ed Achorn for a virtual event. He'll be joined by bookseller Jon Grand as they discuss his brilliantly conceived and vividly drawn nonfiction title, "Every Drop of Blood: The Momentous Second Inauguration of Abraham Lincoln. Free; registration is required. Visit www.crowdcast.io/e/ed-achorn-every-drop-of/register.

June 11

ACT or SAT Practice Test: Register by 9 p.m. Friday, June 11, Glenview Public Library. Register by 9 p.m. Friday, June 11 to receive a practice ACT or SAT test on Saturday, June 12 via email to take at home and return to College Nannies + Tutors of Glenview. Professional tutors review your test and send you your score. Please provide student name, phone and email, and choose either ACT or SAT. Space limited; registration required at http://bit.ly/GPL-test.

Family Storytime: Virtually at 10:30 a.m. Friday, June 11, Glenview Public Library. Join for a weekly live storytime with Youth Services librarians. Program presented virtually via Zoom. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with an invitation to join the webinar. Children of all ages with adult. Register at http://bit.ly/storytime-summer.

Northbrook Chamber Golf Outing & Dinner: 11:30 a.m. Friday, June 11, Glenview Park Golf Club, 800 Shermer Road, Glenview. Make new friendships and solidify business relationships at the Northbrook Chamber's annual golf outing and dinner. Includes a best-ball tournament, skills contests, box lunch, snacks and beverages, a cocktail hour and dinner. Space is limited. For information, https://northbrookchamber.org.

Yoga 101 for Teens: Virtually at 4 p.m. Friday, June 11, Glenview Public Library. Teens in grades nine-12, challenge your body and mind as a YogaSix instructor skillfully guides you through a full-body experience, including breath work, developing strength, flexibility, comfort level, and stamina. Class is designed for both the beginner and advanced yoga student. Registration required, at http://bit.ly/GPL-yoga101.

Chair Yoga: Virtually at 10 a.m. Friday, June 11, 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. To register, visit mgpl.org/events or call (847) 965-4220.

Friday Palooza: Virtually at 10 a.m. Friday, June 11, Niles-Maine District Library. You are invited to celebrate the love of reading with Miss Rosie. This storytime is bilingual Spanish and English with music, interesting stories and fun rhymes. Register at www.nileslibrary.org.

Meal Distribution: 1 p.m. Friday, June 11; 1 p.m. Monday, June 14; 1 p.m. Wednesday, June 16, 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/events/14350/meal-distribution.

Show and Tell: Virtually at 4:30 p.m. Friday, June 11, Skokie Public Library. Showcase your talents, skills, games, hobbies, and collections with children's librarians and other elementary-aged children (ages 6-9). Receive the Zoom link in your confirmation email. For information, https://skokielibrary.info.

Teen Take & Make - Rainbow Wind Spinner: Friday, June 11, Wilmette Public Library, 1242 Wilmette Ave., Wilmette. Start out the summer with a colorful blast with the DIY kit to make a rainbow wind spinner out of Perler beads. Then hang it inside or outside where there's a good breeze. grades nine-12. For information, www.wilmettelibrary.info.

June 12

New Faces Sing Broadway 1979: 8 p.m. Saturday, June 12, North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie, 9501 N. Skokie Blvd., Skokie. Porchlight Music Theatre announces its first live, in-person production of 2021, "New Faces Sing Broadway 1979," with host multi-award winner Alexis J Roston, directed by Brianna Borger and music directed by Linda Madonia. This concert is part of the Out Back Summer Sessions series presented by the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie. The performance is held outdoors in the back parking lot. Ticket reservations are general admission and are sold to groups of two-six persons in the same accepted health safety bubble. Groups are escorted to designated spots by staff beginning at 7 p.m. Patrons are asked to bring their own chairs. Tickets are $35 and $45 per person. For tickets, visit PorchlightMusicTheatre.org.

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

Summer Reading Saturdays: Red, White & Bike!: 10 a.m. Saturday, June 12, Glencoe Public Library, 320 Park Ave., Glencoe. All ages. Celebrate summer reading with outdoor activities. Join on Wyman Green each Saturday morning, weather permitting. The weekly schedule of events is: June 12: Summer Reading signup; June 19:11 a.m. storytime; June 26: storywalk; July 3: Red White & Bike (patriotic bike decorating); July 10: storywalk: July 17:11 a.m. storytime/family bingo; July 24: storywalk; July 31: End of summer celebration - activities TBD. For information, www.glencoepubliclibrary.org.

Jodi Jigglejam Band: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 12, Glenview Public Library, 1930 Glenview Road, Glenview. Get ready to jiggle and jam in this lively outdoor concert with Jodi and the Jigglejam Band. Limited space available on a first come- first served basis in Jackman Park. Masks required. Concert subject to state COVID-19 safety guidelines. For information, www.glenviewpl.org.

Norwegian Genealogy Research: Virtually at 1 p.m. Saturday, June 12, Glenview Public Library, 1930 Glenview Road, Glenview. Learn how to navigate the major genealogical resources for Norwegians and Norwegian Americans. Share tips and tricks and learn to develop your Norwegian family history sleuthing skills. Presented in partnership with the North Suburban Genealogical Society. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with an invitation to join the webinar. Register at http://bit.ly/norwegian-genealogy.

Morton Grove Park District Blood Drive: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, June 12, Morton Grove Park District, 9325 Marion Ave., Morton Grove. Donate blood - save a life. Make your appointment now at vitalant.org or (877) 258-4825 and look for group code 896B. All presenting donors will receive a coupon for a free slice of cake from Portillo's. Walk-ins welcome if space allows. There is no cost to donate blood.

Somewhere on the Rainbow: Virtually at 3:30 p.m. Saturday, June 12, Skokie Public Library. In this two-part conversation series, the library hopes to bring folks together to celebrate and affirm our existence, no matter where we fall on the rainbow. Whether you have been confident in your identity as long as you can remember or you are still discovering pieces of who you are, this is a space for you. It is open to as much participation as you are comfortable with - quiet observers are just as welcome as those who are open to discussion. Sessions will take place June 12 and June 26. Attend one or both. You will receive the Zoom link in your confirmation email. For information, https://skokielibrary.info.

Teen Dungeons and Dragons One Shot: Virtually at 1 p.m. Saturday, June 12, Skokie Public Library. This game is very limited - six players in grades 6-12, beginner and intermediate adventurers. This will be a fifth edition one-shot using Tier 2 characters (levels 5-9) from the Player's Handbook. Email: teenteam@skokielibrary.info to express interest and get an invite to meet on the Discord server. For information, https://skokielibrary.info.

Weekend Storytime: Virtually at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 12, 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.

LGBTQ Genealogy - Inclusion of All our Ancestors: Virtually at 3 p.m. Saturday, June 12, Wilmette Public Library. Using clues in genealogical records, find ancestors who may have been LGBTQ. For information, http://wilmette.libnet.info/event/5055303.

Tie-Dye Extravaganza: 2 p.m. Saturday, June 12, Wilmette Public Library, 1242 Wilmette Ave, Wilmette. Bring your own prewashed cotton T-shirt or other item to tie-dye. Registration is by groups of up to four people. If there are more than four in your group, please register a second group. For information, http://wilmette.libnet.info/event/5151777.

Alliance Française du North Shore's Régions de France Classe begins: Virtually at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 12. Virtual AFduNS Régions de France Class: Three-part mini-course led by Mme Gigi Olmstead to explore regions of France, 10:30 a.m. to noon, on the third Saturday of each month, June-August. Class fee: AFduNS members $45; nonmembers $60. For information, visit afnorthshore.org/coursesregions.htm or write to education@AFnorthshore.org.

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.

Park Ridge Farmers Market: 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday through Oct. 30, 15 Prairie Ave., between Main and Garden, in Park Ridge. This market, is open rain or shine. Find a great selection of fruits, vegetables and other local food products. The vendors change each week, so be sure to check back for the freshest food and latest events. Free; for information, www.parkridgefarmersmarket.com.

June 13

Self-Care Sunday: Virtually at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 13, Glencoe Public Library. Some simple self-care activities are offered for those in grades six-12. Follow along on Twitch to help you stay relaxed and centered. For information, www.glencoepubliclibrary.org.

Reading Colors Your World; Community Rainbow Art Installation: 4:30 p.m. Sunday, June 13, Niles-Maine District Library, 6960 Oakton Street, Niles. Color the Library with these outdoor art projects for the whole family. Wear your messy clothes and mask, and meet outdoors in the parking lot. Register each family member attending. For information, https://nmdl.libnet.info/event/5076448.

Outdoor Fitness - Pilates Fusion: 8:45 a.m. Sunday, June 13, Techny Prairie Park and Fields, 1700 Techny Road, Northbrook. This class takes the best practices from Pilates and fuses them with yoga poses and strength training for a full body, well rounded workout. Class meets at the Techny Prairie Park and Fields Ball Field #27. Outdoor fitness classes are free for members and members can drop in to any outdoor class. Nonmembers pay a $7 per class drop-in fee. For more information, visit nbfitness.org.

'Company': 2 p.m. Sunday, June 13, Devonshire Park, 4400 Greenwood St., Skokie. The Devonshire Playhouse presents Stephen Sondheim's musical comedy "Company." On the night of his 35th birthday, confirmed bachelor, Robert, contemplates his unmarried state. The habitually single Robert is forced to question his adamant retention of bachelorhood during a hilarious array of interactions. An outdoor performance; bring lawn chairs or blankets. $20. For information, www.eventbrite.com/e/151703436061.

Pride Storytime: Virtually at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, June 13, Skokie Public Library. Join for a spectacular storytime celebrating Pride month. You will receive the Zoom link in your confirmation email. For information, https://skokielibrary.info.

June 14

American Musical Theater Legends: Virtually at 1 p.m. Monday, June 14, Glencoe Public Library. American Musical Theater Legends, highlighting Bing Crosby, presented by Susan Benjamin. For information, www.glencoepubliclibrary.org.

Absolute Science Presents - Streaming Science Fun: Virtually at 8 a.m. Monday, June 14, Morton Grove Public Library. Each week the library will stream a new hourlong science video from Absolute Science on YouTube. More information at mgpl.org/events or (847) 965-4220.

Meditation: Virtually at 10 a.m. Monday, June 14, Morton Grove Public Library. Cher Walter leads a beginner-friendly guided meditation for all levels. Wear comfortable clothes. Class will be held over the phone. Registrants will receive a call the day before the class with instructions on accessing the class. Registration and information at mgpl.org/events or (847) 965-4220.

Creative Collage: Virtually at 7 p.m. Monday, June 14, Niles-Maine District Library. For grades one-eight. Use old book pages, selected pictures and other scraps to make and learn techniques for collage composition. Pick up materials at the library ahead of time. Register at www.nileslibrary.org.

Outdoor Fitness - Body Weight and Bands Strength: 5:30 p.m. Monday, June 14, Techny Prairie Activity Center, 180 Anets Drive, Northbrook. Make the most of warmer weather with outdoor fitness classes. Classes are free for TPAC members to drop in. Nonmembers pay a $7 per class drop-in fee. For information, www.nbparks.org.

Open House: Virtually from 7-8 p.m. Monday, June 14, Christian Heritage Academy, 315 Waukegan Road, Northfield. A one-hour online get-together with Admissions Director Tessie Chung and members of the administration and faculty. Learn about the academics, qualified teachers, extracurricular offerings, and Christ-centered PK-12 programs. Accepting applications for 2021-22. Register your attendance at https://christianheritage.org/visit.

Face-to-Face Time: Virtually at 1:30 p.m. Monday, June 14, Skokie Public Library. Join a children's librarian for some one-on-one quality fun time on Zoom. Select a short storytime or show and tell. the team will be in touch with your Zoom link to join and to schedule a 10-minute segment within the hour dedicated to you. For information, https://skokielibrary.info.

Food For Thought Cookbook Book Club; Snack Time: Virtually at 7 p.m. Monday, June 14, Winnetka-Northfield Public Library. Do you love browsing through cookbooks and trying new recipes? Check out one of the spotlighted cookbooks, try some recipes and discuss with members over Zoom. The books are available for checkout at the library and through Hoopla. This month's selection: "Snack Time Snacking Cakes: Simple Treats for Anytime Cravings" by Yossy Arefi; "Real Snacks: Make Your Favorite Childhood Treats Without All the Junk" by Lara Ferroni; and "Salty Snacks: Make Your Own Chips, Crisps, Crackers, Pretzels, Dips, and Other Savory Bites" by Cynthia Nims. For information, www.winnetkalibrary.org.

June 15

Tales for Tots: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 15, Glencoe Public Library, 320 Park Ave., Glencoe. All ages family story times are back at the library. Join Ms. Linda for stories, songs and more outside on Wyman Green. Bring your own blanket. This outdoor event will be held with social distancing measures in effect. In the event of inclement weather, storytime will be canceled. Cancellations will appear on the calendar no less than one hour before the scheduled storytime start. For information, www.glencoepubliclibrary.org.

Financial Planning Appointments: Virtually between 9-11 a.m. Tuesday, June 15, Glenview Public Library. Do you have questions about how to invest, budget or safeguard your finances? Schedule a free, virtual, one-hour consultation with a Certified Financial Planner. To register call (847) 729-7500 ext. 7700 or visit https://calendly.com/glenviewpl-business.

SCORE Counseling Appointments: Virtually between 1-4 p.m. Tuesday, June 15, Glenview Public Library. SCORE North Cook & Lake Counties provides mentoring to local small business owners and entrepreneurs. Meet virtually with a mentor to discuss strategies for these uncertain times. Register and schedule your appointment at https://northchicago.score.org/find-mentor-726.

Summer Storytime: Virtually at 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 15, Morton Grove Public Library. Listen to stories, sing songs and more as library staff bring the library to your home. Visit the library's Facebook page to watch live and on demand. Birth through kindergarten with a parent/caregiver. Registration and information at mgpl.org/events or (847) 965-4220.

Andertoons Drawing Workshop: Virtually at 4 p.m. Tuesday, June 15, Northbrook Public Library. Join for this fun and creative drawing workshop led by professional cartoonist Mark Anderson. Kids will learn to draw awesome superheroes and villains and then decide what happens next. For children in grades K-six. Advance registration is required, visit https://visit.northbrook.info/event/5016542.

How to Have Conversations About Race: Virtually at 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 15, Northbrook Public Library. Join lifelong equal justice advocate Van Gilmer to learn how to build skills to navigate conversations about race. Advance registration is required, visit https://visit.northbrook.info/event/4899790.

Medicare 101: Virtually at 11:a.m. Tuesday, June 15, North Suburban YMCA, Northbrook. If you are thinking about retirement soon or if you are new to Medicare and would like a refresher on the topic, join Le Anh Blanchard to learn about the basics. Free and open to the public. Visit https://www.nsymca.org/yes-speakerschedule to register for this virtual program.

Outdoor Fitness -Sculpt & Tone: 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 15, Techny Prairie Park and Fields, 1700 Techny Road, Northbrook. Try Sculpt & Tone classes on the turf field at Techny Prairie Park and Fields. Outdoor fitness classes are free for members and members can drop in to any outdoor class. Nonmembers pay a $7 per class drop-in fee. For information, visit www.nbfitness.org.

Library Dance Party: Virtually at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 15, Skokie Public Library, 5215 Oakton St., Skokie. Dance to a few of your favorite hits with Ms. Cathy. Sign up for this event and receive the Zoom meeting link. For information, https://skokielibrary.info.

'One Museum, One Book' Book Club: Virtually at 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 15, Illinois Holocaust Museum, Skokie. "We Were Strangers" is the true story of Magda Preiss, a breathtaking masterpiece of Holocaust literature, composed in her own words upon arriving in America in the 1940s. Join for the "One Museum, One Book" Book Club to talk about the book. Editor AJ Greenberg will moderate. Registration required, visit http://ihm.ec/wewerestrangersbookclub.

Babytime on the Lawn: 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 15, Wilmette Public Library, 1242 Wilmette Ave., Wilmette. A bonding experience for caregivers and babies. Space is limited. Tickets for all time slots will be distributed at the Reading Boy statue on a first-come, first-served basis starting at 9:15 a.m. For information, http://wilmette.libnet.info/event/5142389.

Bring a Box Storytime - Blast Off to the Red Planet: 4 p.m. Tuesday, June 15, Wilmette Public Library, 1242 Wilmette Ave., Wilmette. Bring a box to inhabit during storytime and decorate as you listen. The library provides the markers. Blast off to Mars, the red planet, and explore other outer space topics. For information and to register, http://wilmette.libnet.info/event/5151886.

June 16

Career Counseling Appointments: Virtually from 6:15-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 16, Glenview Public Library. Consult virtually with a career expert for resume help, LinkedIn profile review, and job search strategies for any stage of your career. To register, call (847) 729-7500 ext. or visit https://calendly.com/glenviewpl-business

LGBT+ Pride Storytime: Virtually at 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 16, Morton Grove Public Library. At this Pride Month storytime, read books and sing songs that celebrate all kinds of families. Zoom. Registration and information at mgpl.org/events or (847) 965-4220.

Stories in the Park: 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 16, Morton Grove Public Library, 6140 Lincoln Ave., Morton Grove. Morton Grove Youth Services librarians present a storytime at a different Morton Grove park each week. Registration and information at mgpl.org/events or (847) 965-4220.

Page to Screen Book Club: Virtually at 4 p.m. Wednesday, June 16, Niles-Maine District Library. For ages 8 and older. Is the book better than the movie? Have fun discussing books that were made into movies in this book club. Books are available at the Library for pick up ahead of time. Title this month is "Harriet the Spy" by Louise Fitzhugh. Register at www.nileslibrary.org.

Outdoor Fitness - Zumba: 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 16, Techny Prairie Activity Center, 180 Anets Drive, Northbrook. Have fun while staying fit with Zumba! This cardiovascular fitness class meets outdoors at the Techny Prairie Activity Center parking lot. Outdoor fitness classes are free for members and members can drop in to any outdoor class. Nonmembers pay a $7 per class drop-in fee. Nonmember fees are paid at the TPAC front desk and you will receive an admission ticket that is submitted to the instructor. For information, www.nbparks.org/events/outdoor-fitness-zumba/2021-06-16.

Park Board of Commissioners: 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 16, Joe Doud Administration Building, Northbrook. Administration & Finance Committee meets at 5:30 p, m.; Golf Operations Committee Meeting at 5:45 p.m. or immediately following the Administration & Finance Committee meeting; Parks & Properties Committee meeting at 6 p.m. or immediately following the Golf Operations Committee meeting. For information, www.nbparks.org/events/park-board-of-commissioners-2.

The Power of Nonviolent Struggle for Social Change: Virtually at 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 16, Northbrook Public Library. Henry Cervantes will share the history and philosophy of nonviolent action for social change. Cervantes teaches nonviolence at schools, prisons, jails. He has trained youth in Chicago and around the world in the methods of nonviolence. Free; registration required. For information, www.northbrook.info.

ESL Cafe: Virtually at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 16, Skokie Public Library. Conversation on Zoom with members of the community. Tutors from the Niles Township Schools' ELL Parent Center help with conversations and answer questions. You will receive the Zoom link in your confirmation email. For information, https://skokielibrary.info.

Zoom into the Movies - 'Miss Juneteenth': Virtually at 8 p.m. Wednesday, June 16, Skokie Public Library. Chris and Sharon discuss this movie, in which Nicole Beharie stars as a former beauty queen and single mom who prepares her rebellious teenage daughter for the annual "Miss Juneteenth" pageant. Also starring Alexis Chikaeze and Kendrick Sampson. Directed by Channing Godfrey Peoples, this film is in English, with English subtitles. Watch the film via the library's free streaming service Kanopy, and then join with your questions and comments. For information, https://skokielibrary.info.

Foul Play; Mystery Book Discussion: Virtually at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 16, Winnetka-Northfield Public Library. "The Sentence Is Death" by Anthony Horowitz. New York Times - bestselling author Anthony Horowitz and eccentric detective Daniel Hawthorne team up again in a new mystery, the sequel to the brilliantly inventive "The Word Is Murder," to delve deep into the killing of a high-profile divorce lawyer and the death, only a day earlier, of his one-time friend. For information, www.winnetkalibrary.org.

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