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11:30 AM
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Movies, Munchies, and More: History of Comedy
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Laugh and reminisce with historian Larry Bergnach as he discusses early comedy screen stars Charlie Chaplin, Buster Keaton, and W. C. Fields; the original jokes and comedy of radio and television stars Milton Berle, Bob Hope, Jack Benny, Burns and Allen, Danny Thomas, Red Skelton , Jackie Gleason, Victor Borge, Groucho Marx, Martin and Lewis, Lucile Ball, Joan Rivers, Johnnie Carson, Henny Youngman, Rodney Dangerfield, and more.
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Location: Baxter Room - Auditorium (main floor)
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4:30 PM
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5:30 PM
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Summer Volunteer Training
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Attend one of the two Summer Volunteer Training Sessions in order to volunteer for the Youth Services Summer Reading Program over the summer. You must also have filled out and turned in an application. Applications are located in the Teen Section and at the Youth Services Desk.
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Location: Cooperman Room (second floor)
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There are 12 spaces available.
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6:30 PM
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9:00 PM
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Northern Illinois Stereo Camera Club: meeting
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This is not a Library-sponsored event.
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Location: Baxter Room - Auditorium (main floor)
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7:00 PM
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8:30 PM
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Organizing Files and Folders
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This introduction to file management will cover basic skills such as saving files, finding files and creating folders on a Windows 7 PC. Registration is limited to 4. Morton Grove residents have priority.
Prerequisite: Beginning Mouse workshop, or experience in using a keyboard and mouse is required.
Registration opens: 9 am May 21, 2013
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Location: Cooperman Room (second floor)
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There is 1 space available.
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Wednesday June 5, 2013
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Go To Top
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10:00 AM
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11:30 AM
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Getting Started on the Web, Part 1
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An introduction to the Internet. Attendees will get a basic understanding of the Internet and its related terminology, and learn how to enter web addresses (URLs) and navigate webpages. Registration is limited to 5. Morton Grove residents have priority. Registration for Getting Started on the Web, Part 2 also opens on May 22.
Prerequisite: Beginning Mouse workshop, or experience in using a keyboard and mouse is required.
Registration for all classes in this series opens: 9 am May 22, 2013
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Location: Cooperman Room (second floor)
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There are 4 spaces available.
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1:00 PM
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2:00 PM
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Senior Center Book Talk: Beach Reads
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Summer is in full flight and it's time to get lost in a good book! We've got plenty of suggestions to carry you through the hot summer days. Materials will be available for checkout, so remember to bring your library card!
The book talk will be held at the North Shore Senior Center in Morton Grove: 6140 Dempster Street, Morton Grove, IL, 60053. To register please call: 847.470.5223.
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2:00 PM
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3:30 PM
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Introduction to Microsoft Excel 2010
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Learn fundamental spreadsheet skills: opening a new workbook, entering/editing data, and adding simple formatting. Registration limited to 4. Morton Grove residents have priority. Registration for Do More with Excel 2010 also opens on May 22.
Prerequisite: Must be experienced and comfortable with computer, keyboard and mouse.
Registration for all classes in this series opens: 9 am May 22, 2013
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Location: Cooperman Room (second floor)
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7:00 PM
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8:00 PM
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Teen Library Council (TLC) Meeting
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Do you have great ideas for the Library? Want to get involved and earn volunteer service hours? Come to the Teen Library Council meeting!
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Location: Cooperman Room (second floor)
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Thursday June 6, 2013
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Go To Top
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7:00 PM
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8:00 PM
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How to Conquer Fear of Public Speaking
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Learn how to become comfortable speaking to groups and large audiences from Cleo Scott, District Coach Retention Coordinator for Toastmasters International. Practice tips and tricks for interviewing and giving presentations.
Open to all ages.
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Location: Baxter Room - Auditorium (main floor)
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7:00 PM
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8:30 PM
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Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint 2010
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Use text, photos, clip art and more to design effective presentations for work, home or school. Learn how to create, edit and save slides. Registration limited to 6. Morton Grove residents have priority. Registration for Do More with PowerPoint 2010 also opens on May 23.
Prerequisite: Must be experienced and comfortable with computer, keyboard and mouse.
Registration for all classes in this series opens: 9 am May 23, 2013
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Location: Cooperman Room (second floor)
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There is 1 space available.
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Friday June 7, 2013
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Go To Top
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10:00 AM
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11:30 AM
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Learning to Use Gmail
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Learn how to compose and send email messages and send attachments with your Gmail account. Registration limited to 4. Morton Grove residents have priority.
Prerequisite: Must have an active Gmail account and be experienced and comfortable with using the Internet.
Registration opens: 9 am May 24, 2013
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Location: Cooperman Room (second floor)
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There are 3 spaces available.
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11:00 AM
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12:00 PM
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Wee Read: AM
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Ages 0-24 months
Drop in, meet new friends, and experience stories, songs, and interactive play aimed at our littlest listeners. Older siblings are welcome.
Wee Read also meets on Fridays at 1:30 pm and on the third Saturday of the month at 10 am.
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Location: Activity Room (lower level)
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