Adult Programs - March 2008

PLEASE REGISTER for these programs at the Information Desk, by phone at 847-729-7500 ext. 112, or online unless noted.

Monday Afternoon Book Discussion
Monday, March 3 at 1 PM
The book discussed will be Broken Trail by Alan Geoffrian. No sign-up necessary.

Monday Evening Book Discussion
Monday, March 10 at 7:30 PM
The book discussed will be These is My Words by Nancy Turner. No sign-up necessary.

Forgotten Synagogues of Chicago
Tuesday, March 11 at 7 PM
Join author Robb Packer as he spans a 150-year history of Chicago synagogue architecture showing how these buildings, no longer synagogues, have evolved into churches, Asian temples, condos, community buildings and even a mosque. Packer shares personal stories going back 100 years along with his photos. Books will be available for purchase and signing.
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Quarterly Mystery Meeting
Thursday, March 13 at 7:00 PM
Come for a lively discussion – Weeding Out the Suspects: Herbal and Gardening Mysteries. Next meeting on June 12 will feature authors from the Chicago Blues Short Story Anthology. In the Maynard Room.

The Girls in Concert
Sunday, March 16 at 2 PM
Enjoy a delightful afternoon with lovely and talented vocalists Heather Donaldson Moran and Mary Monica Thomas. They’ll perform songs made famous by women vocalists, in honor of Women’s History Month, and share a song or two for St. Patrick’s Day. The two have performed in many Chicago nightclubs and are critically acclaimed in the press. Jeff Award winning composer and pianist George Howe is their accompanist and musical director. It’s “don’t miss it” music to make your day!
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Chicago Beat: Police Officers Stories
Wednesday, March 19 at 7 PM
Lake Claremont Press Author Daniel P. Smith has written On the Job: Behind the Stars of the Chicago Police Department, a behind-the-scenes look at their personal stories. Smith, an award-winning journalist and part of a Chicago Police family, explores the work/life juxtaposition of the men and women – mothers and fathers, realists and idealists, cynics and consolers – who wear the Chicago Police star. A book signing follows.
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Homer & Hopper at the Art Institute of Chicago
Tuesday, March 25 at 7 PM
Preview these current exhibits with Art Historian Claire Cross.View slides of Master Painter Winslow Homer’s watercolors reflective of 19th century American life outdoors and under sunlight. His well-known seascapes capture the dynamics of coastal waters. Learn about the influence and technique of this beloved American master. The paintings of Edward Hopper captured scenes of modern American life in the 20th century showing the lonely side of life. His most famous work, “Nighthawks” is part of the Art Institute’s permanent collection.
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Becoming Jane (Feature Film)
Friday, March 28 at 2 PM & 6:30 PM
No sign-up required. First-come-first-seated.

*PLEASE NOTE: Attendance at Library programs and events constitutes consent to be photographed for Glenview Public Library publicity purposes.