[ March 17, 2010; 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. ] .
Whitney M. Young, Jr. Library
7901 South King Drive – Chicago, IL
Volunteers from AARP provide free tax preparation assistance…
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[ March 17, 2010; 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. ] . Volunteers from AARP provide free tax preparation assistance… [ March 16, 2010; 6:15 pm; ] . Hear St. Patrick’s Day stories, learn about the history of the holiday and meet author Sean Callahan as he reads his books and shares excerpts of books he is currently writing. Come share in the fun and create a holiday… [ March 15, 2010; 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. ] . Volunteers from AARP provide free tax preparation assistance… [ March 13, 2010; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] . Award-winning lensman Bobby Sengstacke will be honored by his peers and colleagues at a film festival and interactive panel session. The event will include images from the 1960s civil rights movement through Barack Obama. A reception…  Print This Post |  Email This Post | Category: Events, Things to Do, Things to Eat or Drink, Things to Watch [ March 13, 2010; 11:00 am; ] . Join landscape artist Tobi Star Abrams to create a 3-D landscape scene in honor of artist Georgia O’Keefe. This make-and-take art project will be accented with brilliant colors and free-flowing flower forms like O’Keeffe’s art. Participants will have… [ March 8, 2010; 5:00 pm; ] . We are excited to be hosting Mr. Jeffery Hodges as he leads on an interactive journey through the world of rhythm. In our celebration of Teen Tech Week, Mr. Hodges will be teaching teens how to compose music using… [ March 23, 2010; 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. ] . Building green generates a number of positive impacts, from the increased market value on a home to lowered CO2 emissions. The Chicago Green Homes Program (CGHP) provides an integrated design approach for homeowners, residential… [ March 20, 2010; 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. ] . Join Matt Cole of Neighborhood Housing Services of Chicago (NHS) for a free workshop on practical, affordable ways to green your vintage home. The workshop will highlight strategies for making homes more energy efficient, improving indoor… [ March 18, 2010; 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. ] . SPEAKER: Brooks Scott, Patagonia This discussion will feature Patagonia, a leading manufacturer of environmentally conscious clothing. There will be a presentation on the company’s history, particularly its impact on the environment and how Patagonia views this as… [ March 16, 2010; 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. ] . The first of a multi-level education on energy saving mechanical systems, this session will introduce attendees to the basics of heating and cooling systems. We will consider appropriate mechanical systems for comfort in a home or… [ March 13, 2010; 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. ] . With urban development being one the most impending threats to a sustainable future, it is important that urban dwellers become more conscious about how their lifestyle choices will affect the future of our planet. Taught by current renters, this… [ March 11, 2010; 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. ] . You do not need a large space to produce all your own compost! We will begin with an overview of the basics of composting then go on to discuss how composting systems can fit neatly and attractively into small urban landscapes or even indoors… [ March 9, 2010; 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. ] . Natural finishes are exceptionally gentle on the planet, on a building’s fabric and on the senses. Locally sourced clay-rich soils can be made into paints, plasters, glues, heat sinks, and architectural ornaments that can complement … Print This Post | Email This Post | Category: Events, Things to Do, Things to Listen to, Things to Watch [ February 25, 2010; 4:30 pm; March 4, 2010; 4:30 pm; March 11, 2010; 4:30 pm; March 18, 2010; 4:30 pm; March 25, 2010; 4:30 pm; ] . You don’t need to know how to knit or crochet to join us. Materials available for use in the library. Ages 10 to adult… [ March 9, 2010; 9:00 pm; March 16, 2010; 9:00 pm; March 23, 2010; 9:00 pm; March 30, 2010; 9:00 pm; April 6, 2010; 9:00 pm; ] . Imagine a night in the Caribbean with the ambience of Bob Marley spiced with the newest latest dancehall hits straight out of Jamaica… Print This Post | Email This Post | Category: Adults Only, Events, Things to Do, Things to Listen to [ March 8, 2010 5:00 pm to March 10, 2010 5:00 pm. March 15, 2010 5:00 pm to March 17, 2010 5:00 pm. March 22, 2010 5:00 pm to March 24, 2010 5:00 pm. March 29, 2010 5:00 pm to March 31, 2010 5:00 pm. ] . What better way to enjoy an evening than by taking a stroll through the beautiful houses and outside gardens of the Garfield Park Conservatory with… [ January 8, 2010; 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm. February 12, 2010; 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm. March 12, 2010; 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm. ] . The Chicago Arts District hosts “2nd FRIDAYS Gallery Night”, the monthly opening receptions at the galleries and artists’ studios centered around South Halsted and 18th Streets in… Print This Post | Email This Post | Category: Events, Openings & Launches, Places to Visit/Tour, Things to Do [ March 2, 2010; March 9, 2010; March 16, 2010; March 23, 2010; April 20, 2010; ] . The Adler Planetarium — America’s First Planetarium — is home to three full-size theaters and is a recognized leader in science… [ February 24, 2010; 3:00 pm; March 3, 2010; 3:00 pm; March 10, 2010; 3:00 pm; March 17, 2010; 3:00 pm; March 24, 2010; 3:00 pm; ] . Join us for some afterschool fun each Wednesday at 3:00 p.m., and then at the conclusion of each adventure… [ February 28, 2010; 9:00 pm; March 7, 2010; 9:00 pm; March 14, 2010; 9:00 pm; March 21, 2010; 9:00 pm; March 28, 2010; 9:00 pm; ] . The Jam Session has been a long standing tradition of Jazz throughout the years. Jam sessions are often used to develop new material, find suitable arrangements, or… Location: Learn more about contemporary art in a fun, relaxed setting. Enjoy wine and cheese and mingling with neighbors and … Chicago’s Lakefront We invite you to walk, eat, jog, catch some rays, bike, rollerblade, sail, play volleyball, explore, or just relax along Chicago’s lakefront. The 2009 beach season runs… [ March 9, 2010; 1:00 pm; March 11, 2010; 1:00 pm; March 16, 2010; 1:00 pm; March 18, 2010; 1:00 pm; March 23, 2010; 1:00 pm; March 25, 2010; 1:00 pm; ] . Participants learn the basic fundamentals of how to play chess. Players learn description of the pieces, board setup, moving and… [ January 12, 2010; 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. February 9, 2010; 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. March 9, 2010; 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. April 13, 2010; 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. ] . The Brunk Children’s Museum of Immigration is an interactive, hands-on museum for children ages 3-12. The museum has a Swedish focus; however, the story… [ January 19, 2010; 6:00 pm; February 16, 2010; 6:00 pm; March 16, 2010; 6:00 pm; April 20, 2010; 6:00 pm; ] . A grab bag of “un-lectures” about a myriad of topics that create a variety show-like evening of artist presentations curated by different groups from around Chicago… [ January 20, 2010; 12:30 pm; February 17, 2010; 12:30 pm; March 17, 2010; 12:30 pm; April 21, 2010; 12:30 pm; ] . Every Wednesday, the public is invited to gather at the large table in the Randolph Café to discuss a pre-selected current event or… [ March 1, 2010; 7:30 pm; March 8, 2010; 7:30 pm; March 15, 2010; 7:30 pm; March 22, 2010; 7:30 pm; March 29, 2010; 7:30 pm; ] . Every Monday, the public is invited to gather at Intelligentsia Coffee to discuss a pre-selected current event or issue. Café Society is a fun and engaging place to… [ February 25, 2010; 7:00 pm; March 4, 2010; 7:00 pm; March 11, 2010; 7:00 pm; March 18, 2010; 7:00 pm; March 25, 2010; 7:00 pm; ] . Every Thursday, the public is invited to gather in Valois to discuss a pre-selected current event or issue. Café Society is a fun and engaging place to… [ February 26, 2010; 5:00 pm; March 5, 2010; 5:00 pm; March 12, 2010; 5:00 pm; March 19, 2010; 5:00 pm; March 26, 2010; 5:00 pm; ] . Every Friday, the public is invited to gather in Ron’s Barber Shop to discuss a pre-selected current event or issue. Café Society is a fun and engaging place to… |
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