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For Adults

The Clarendon Hills Public Library offers a wide variety of programming in support of the educational and recreational needs of our community. Films, cooking demonstrations, travel lectures, author talks and tax preparation assistance are just a few examples of the kinds of events you may find going on at the library on any given day.

All programs are presented free of charge, but space is limited. For program registration, please call the library at 630-323-8188.

Book Discussion Groups

For information on the library's three ongoing groups, visit our "Book Discussion Groups" page.

Upcoming Programs

Call the library at 630-323-8188 to register for any of the free programs listed below.

Downloading Books Free from the Library: A Hands-On, How-To Session
Saturday, January 7th, 2:00-3:00 pm
Program postponed; new date to be announced soon

media_on_demand.gifDirector Lori Craft conducts an hands-on, how-to workshop to help you learn how to download e-books from the Library's Media on Demand service.  Feel free to bring your e-Reader to the workshop.

Earning Income in a
Low-Interest Environment
Thursday, January 19th, 2:00 pm

Julian Gorman of Merrill Lynch will discuss strategies to maximize the yield from your portfolio in today's market where interest rates are at historic lows.

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A History of the Candy Capital of America
Saturday, January 28th, 2:00 pm

Brach's Caramels, Mars Snickers Bars, Wrigley's Gum, Cracker Jack, Curtiss Baby Ruth Bars--all these plus many more well-known sweet treats were made or invented right here in Chicago.  We welcome Chicago historian Leslie Goddard to share some of the history behind these tasty treats and explore what made Chicago such a powerful location for candymakers.


Dickens_200_resized.jpgDickens at 200
Thursday, February 23rd, 7:00 pm

February, 2012 marks the 200th anniversary of the birth of Charles Dickens and we're celebrating!  Join Dickens scholar Linda Putnam for a look at the life and work of this famous and beloved author.  Accompanied by  more than 50 pictures, this presentation will examine how events in Dickens' own life intertwined with events in the lives of many of his characters.

 Lyric Opera Lecture Series

Lyric_logo_resized.jpgAgain this year we are pleased to partner with Indian Prairie Library to offer this series. To register for these free lectures, please call the hosting library:  Indian Prairie at 630-887-8760 and Clarendon Hills at 630-323-8188.

 

 

The Magic Flute
Thursday, December 1st, 7:00 pm
Indian Prairie Library

 Aida
Tuesday, January 10th, 7:00 pm
Clarendon Hills Library

Show Boat
Monday, February 13th, 7:00 pm
Clarendon Hills Library

 Rinaldo
Thursday, March 1st, 7:00 pm
Indian Prairie Library

 

 


The Big Read 2012:
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by Paula McLain

We're pleased to announce our participation in the 8th annual Big Read!

After much deliberation, the ten participating libraries have chosen Paula McLain's The Paris Wife, the story of Hadley Hemingway, first wife of Ernest Hemingway and the time they spent together along with many other fascinating American ex-patriates in Paris.

Resource guides with all the details about programs, movies, book discussions, as well as an exciting grand finale event will be available at the library on February 1st.

For updates, follow The Big Read on Facebook and Twitter!




Clarendon Hills Library
Film Series

Christmas in Connecticut
(1945) not rated
Tuesday, December 13th, 6:30 pm

 A food writer who hasChristmas_in_Connecticut_resized.jpg lied about being the perfect housewife must try to cover her deception when her boss and a returning war hero invite themselves to her home for a traditional family Christmas.  Stars Barbara Stanwyck, Dennis Morgan and Syndey Greenstreet.

 

The_Help_resized.jpgThe Help (2011) rated PG-13
Thursday, January 19th, 6:30 pm

An aspiring writer during the civil rights movement of the 1960's decides to write a book detailing the African-American maids' point of view on the white females for whom they work, and the hardships they endure daily.  Adapted from Kathryn Stockett's best-seller.

The Conspirator
 (2010) rated PG-13
Thursday, February 16th, 6:30 pm

 Mary Surratt is theThe_Conspirator_resized.jpg lone female charged as a co-conspirator in the assassination of Abraham Lincoln.  As the whole nation turns against her, she if forced to rely on her reluctant lawyer to uncover the truth and save her life.  Directed by Robert Redford.

Register for these free screenings by calling the library at 630-323-8188.
Refreshments will be served.

Fourth Tuesday
Movie Matinee

Woman of the Year
(1942) not rated
Tuesday, January 24th, 1:00 pm

The first of theWoman_of_the_year_resized.jpg Hepburn/Tracy films; it was on the set of this movie that this famous duo first met.  Tracy plays a sportswriter, Hepburn a sophisticated and famous international commentator.  They marry and eventually reach a compromise between his down-to-earth lifestyle and her fast-paced professional life.

 

A_Man_for_all_seasons_resized.jpgA Man for All Seasons
(1966) rated G
Tuesday, February 28th, 1:00 pm

The "Best Picture" Oscar winner for 1966, this film is the story of Thomas More, who stood up to King Henry VIII when the King rejected the Roman Catholic church to obtain a divorce and remarry.