Event List

Art historian Jeff Mishur will discuss art in the Vatican Museums including works by Leonardo, Michelangelo, Raphael and Caravaggio and will examine objects from the Early Christia...

Go behind the scenes of National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation and dive into the world of the Griswold family with Chicago Movie Tours! You'll challenge your knowledge of the mov...

Join instructor Isabel Raci,C-IAYT, for a session of gentle chair yoga and guided meditation. Tune in to stretch,breathe, gain flexibility, and strengthen the body in an accessible...

Join UK travel/relocation consultant and former UK resident Claire Evans, author of “High Tea and the Low Down,” for a delightful culinary tour of the UK inspired by “The Great Bri...

Illinois Libraries Present Raina Telgemeier, author and illustrator of the graphic novels Smile, Drama, Sisters, Ghosts, and Guts, all #1 New York Times bestsellers. She also ...

Learn about the weirdest birds on our planet.  These birds showcase the incredible diversity and weirdness of the avian world, each with unique adaptations that make them trul...

Join instructor Isabel Raci,C-IAYT, for a session of gentle chair yoga and guided meditation. Tune in to stretch,breathe, gain flexibility, and strengthen the body in an accessible...

For decades, Christmas in Chicago meant a trip or two to State Street. This new lecture explores the history of Christmas at the big department stores stores on State Street. Histo...

Elvis revolutionized popular music when he exploded onto the scene in 1956 with his unique blend of rhythm & blues and country music. His “energetic” performances, distinctive ...

Join instructor Isabel Raci,C-IAYT, for a session of gentle chair yoga and guided meditation. Tune in to stretch,breathe, gain flexibility, and strengthen the body in an accessible...

Do you know Laura Ingalls Wilder? Not the girl from the books or the woman from the television, but the real Laura Wilder. In this presentation, you will hear the real history...

Your iPhone/iPad is a powerful video camera. This class will teach how to use your device to edit your videos. Cut out parts you don’t want, add transitions, combine videos into a ...

Illinois Libraries Present Steve Dolinsky, well known Food Guy reporter at NBC 5 (Chicago) and James Beard Award winner for his TV, radio and podcast work. Steve is host of th...

Learn how to organize photos on your iPhone or iPad so that you will find what you are looking for, without having to go through hundreds (or thousands) of photos every time.

Join instructor Isabel Raci,C-IAYT, for a session of gentle chair yoga and guided meditation. Tune in to stretch,breathe, gain flexibility, and strengthen the body in an accessible...

Join German historian Anette Isaacs to explore the extraordinary musical journey of Fanny and Felix Mendelssohn, 19th century German siblings and prolific composers, as we in unrav...