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JANUARY 22
YA After Hours Capture the Flag. 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Park Ridge Public Library, 20 S. Prospect Ave. Let the library become your indoor playground during these chilly months! For more information, visit www.parkridgelibrary.org.
JANUARY 23
Winter Fun: Sleigh Ride & Sledding. 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Ride in an old fashioned sleigh pulled by Belgian draft horses through the scenic countryside of Harvard. Bring your sled and enjoy the junior sledding hill (about 30′ high) with your family. Please bring a sled and money for lunch. Fee is per person; children must be accompanied by an adult. Departs from Maine Park Leisure Center.
JANUARY 25
Brush Up Your Shakespeare. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Niles Public Library, 6960 Oakton. High school students are invited to receive professional coaching from actors with The Shakespeare Project of Chicago. Get guidance on selecting and presenting the Shakespeare monologue/sonnet that is right for you. Whether you are preparing for the National Shakespeare Competition or just want to get better acquainted with the Bard, this workshop will help you gain insight, confidence, and growth in your presentation skills..
JANUARY 26
Walt Disney World for Grown-Ups with Karen Luster. 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Niles Public Library, 6960 Oakton, Niles. Join Karen Luster, avid Disney World fan and staff writer for the Disney website Magical DIStractions, as she proves that Walt Disney World isn’t just for kids and families! Find out about all the exciting options available for couples, or even adults traveling solo.
JANUARY 27
Job Seekers: Power Employment Workshop. 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Niles Public Library, 6960 Oakton St. This nationally recognized program, presented by Business and Career Services Inc. and Illinois workNet, provides expert guidance on SMART goals, resume writing, effective job searching, and interview techniques. Short breaks are provided. Brown bag lunch, snacks and covered drinks permitted. Contact Deirdre Junta at 847-437-7581 with questions. Registration required, online at www.worknetncc.com.
JANUARY 28
Cut the Cable Cord. 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Morton Grove Public Library, 6140 Lincoln Ave. Learn how you can slash your cable bill by streaming TV and movies! Also will cover services such as Netflix and Hulu and devices such as Roku and Chromecast.You will also learn how to use Hoopla to stream music, movies and more for free with your MGPL library card. For more information, visit www.mgpl.org.
How to Pay for College Without Going Broke. 7 to 8 p.m. at Park Ridge Public Library, 20 S. Prospect Ave. Do you have a student applying to colleges soon? The folks from My College Planning Team will detail how to save and pay for it without straining your budget. For more information, visit www.parkridgelibrary.org.
JANUARY 30
LEGO Day! 10-4 p.m. at Niles Public Library, 6960 Oakton St. Enjoy some huge fantastic LEGO displays courtesy of the Chicago Lego User Group, plus spend a little time building your own creations.
JANUARY 31
Synod of Bishops in Rome regarding Family Issues. 7 p.m. at St. John Brebeuf Church, 8307 N. Harlem Ave., Niles. This free event is part of the SJB 2015-16 Speaker Series, held in the Rev. Thomas P. May Ministry Center. Speaker: Dr. Daniel J. Olsen, PhD. For more information, call 847-966-8145 or visit www.sjbrebeuf.org.
5th Annual 90-Second Newbery Screening. 3 to 5 p.m. With the Niles Public Library. Field Trip to the Chicago Screening of the 90-Second Newbery Festival at the Vittum Theater, 1012 N. Noble St., Chicago. Free.