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APRIL 15
Kids Flicks – “The Good Dinosaur.” 4 p.m. at Morton Grove Public Library, 6140 Lincoln Ave. Bring the whole family to the library to watch the kids flicks movie, “The Good Dinosaur” (2016, PG, 1 hr 40 min). What if the asteroid that forever changed life on Earth missed and giant dinosaurs never became extinct? In this epic journey into the world of dinosaurs, an Apatosaurus named Arlo makes an unlikely human friend. All ages; children under 8 must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver. For more information about this event, visit www.mgpl.org or call 847-965-4220.
APRIL 17
The Maxwell Street Klezmer Band. 2 to 3 p.m. at Niles Public Library, 6960 Oakton. This six-piece band played throughout the U.S. and Europe, including at Carnegie Hall and London’s Barbican Centre. Maxwell Street has delighted audiences for over three decades with their joyous, soulful and humorous spin on Yiddish music.
APRIL 18
Yoga for Kids – Stretch, Bend, Breathe. 4:30 to 5:15 p.m. at Niles Public Library, 6960 Oakton. Join the library on the third Monday of each month to learn yoga poses and breathing techniques and feel relaxed and energized afterward. No experience needed. Caregivers need to stay in the room with children through grade 2. For ages 4 and up.
APRIL 19
Salute in Story – A We Honor Vets Event. 4:30 to 9 p.m. at Niles Senior Center, 999 Civic Center Drive. Rainbow Hospice and Palliative Care is hosting Salute in Story, a We Honor Veterans event honoring our service men and women through the stories they share. Veterans and community members are welcome to join to listen to veterans’ stories and gain a better understanding of their issues. Sign up to attend at www.rainbowhospice.org/salute_in_story or contact Katie Kirby, Volunteer Services Manager at Rainbow Hospice and Palliative Care, at 847-653-3199 or KKirby@RainbowHospice.org.
APRIL 20
Scrabble for Adults. 2 to 4 p.m. at Morton Grove Public Library, 6140 Lincoln Ave. Exercise your brain and enjoy friendly games of Scrabble with other word-lovers. For more information about this event, visit www.mgpl.org or call 847-965-4220.
APRIL 22
Sew Sweet. 4:30-6 p.m. Grades 7-12. Design a coin purse using candy wrappers, duct tape and a zipper. A special event to celebrate Earth Day and the Library’s Sweet Home Chicago exhibit.
APRIL 23
River Trail Nature Center Presents Birds of Prey. 2 to 3 p.m. at Morton Grove Public Library, 6140 Lincoln Ave. Bring the whole family to the library to hear The River Trail Nature Center present on Birds of Prey! They will be bringing a live raptor to the library along with bird artifacts like feathers and bones to demonstrate the amazing adaptations these predators use to survive. They will discuss native hawks, owls and eagles, their vital role in our environment, and how you might observe one in your backyard. For more information about this event, visit www.mgpl.org or call 847-965-4220.
APRIL 24
The Power of Glamour. 2 p.m. at Niles Historical and Cultural Center, 8970 Milwaukee Ave., Niles. Roberta Randall in her “One Woman Theater.” It evokes a unique Hollywood era and five of the goddesses – Joan Crawford, Great Garbo, Katherine Hepburn, Tallulah Bankhead and Marlene Dietrich, who enchanted the world and left their legacy. Admission is free. For more information, call 847-390-0160.
APRIL 25
CheckMates Chess Academy. 7 to 8 p.m. at Morton Grove Public Library, 6140 Lincoln Ave. Learn how to play chess with a master chess expert from the CheckMates Chess Academy. Your child (Grades 1-6) will start with the basics and eventually learn the advanced moves to win the game, all with fun activities and real chess matches. For more information about this event, visit www.mgpl.org or call 847-965-4220.