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State Services: Rep. Gong-Gershowitz & Senator Fine
Rep: Gong-Gershowitz: Tuesday, November 1, 4-6 PM • Senator Fine: Tuesday, October 4, 4-6 PM • Lobby
Ask questions and get help from constituent advocates from the offices of State Senator Laura Fine (8th District) and State Representative Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz (17th District). Advocates can help with Medicaid, SNAP benefits, senior services, rental assistance, unemployment benefits, and Secretary of State services. Drop in.
Game On! Board Game Night for Adults (ages 18+)
Tuesdays, September 20, October 18 & November 15, 6:30-8:30 PM • Multipurpose Room
Whether you’re a veteran or new to the hobby, we have a game for you. Play one of our games or bring your own to teach. Drop in.
Mike Amezcua on Making Mexican Chicago
Wednesday, September 21, 7-8 PM • Via Zoom
Georgetown University Professor Mike Amezcua discusses how the Windy City became a Mexican metropolis in working-class neighborhoods like Pilsen and Little Village, exploring a powerful multiracial history of Chicago that sheds new light on the origins of urban inequality.
Family Trivia Night Spooktacular (ages 7+)
Tuesday, October 4, 7-8:30 PM • Community Room
Trick-or-treat! Get your spook on with some scary Halloween trivia. Costumes encouraged. Prizes awarded to the top scoring teams.
Cuisine Quest: South America
Thursday, October 13, 7-8 PM • Community Room
Take a bite out of The Americas and travel in search of the most delectable dishes from Peru, Argentina, Brazil, Nicaragua, and more. Gain insight into stylistic influences, local agriculture, and how climate change impacts food security. Includes recipes and restaurant recommendations.
Gardening That Matters: Fall Cleanup and Planting
Monday, October 17, 7-8 PM • Via Zoom or Community Room East
Learn eco-friendly practices from Leslie Shad, founder of Natural Habitat Evanston, as she describes what fall cleanup means for birds, pollinators, and soil health, including leaving the leaves, planting native, and reimagining your yard. Presented in partnership with Greener Glenview.
Organize and Declutter Your Home
Tuesday, October 18, 7-8 PM • Via Zoom or Community Room West
Does your house feel cluttered or chaotic? Join Jessica Litman, blogger, consultant, author, and owner of The Organized Mama, as she talks about strategies and practical tips to help you get organized and create welcoming, inviting, and cozy spaces.
Why Patti Smith Matters
Wednesday, November 9, 7-8 PM • Via Zoom
Join author Caryn Rose as she discusses writing and researching her book Why Patti Smith Matters, going deep into Smith’s catalog, from her first album, Horses, to her highly acclaimed memoirs.
Abraham Lincoln: On the Gettysburg Address
Tuesday, November 15, 7-8:30 PM • Community Room
Experience Mr. Lincoln as he talks about his most famous speech, providing background and context to familiar phrases and events happening at the same time and examining the varied responses to his speech. This program is structured as a one-man play.
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