Wilmette Public Library Upcoming Adult Events
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World War II Veterans' Roundtable
When: Wednesday, June 19, 2013 - 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Where: Auditorium
World War II veterans gather for regular meetings from 10:00-11:30 at the Library. Conversations are lively, the coffee plentiful and participants rarely miss a meeting. Newcomers are welcome. -
Prince Among Slaves (documentary) - 60 minutes
When: Wednesday, June 19, 2013 - 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Where: Auditorium
Movie screening - In 1788, Abdul-Rahman arrived as a slave on a ship out of West Africa; he was also a prince. During his enslavement he toiled on the Foster plantation, married, and fathered nine children. His story also eventually made him the most famous African in America at the time, attracting the support of powerful men such as President John Quincy Adams. See this powerful reenactment of his life and times. -
Writers Group
When: Wednesday, June 19, 2013 - 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Where: Small Meeting Room
This group meets weekly and offers peer reviews of submitted works within a supportive environment. Facilitator Julie Johnson coordinates the group. Newcomers welcome. -
Armchair Travels
When: Thursday, June 20, 2013 - 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Where: Auditorium
Travelers to all parts of the world--whether overseas or the next county--of the world present their photos. Library staff is available to help with computer equipment. Dieter Klagge takes us to Kamchatka, Siberia today. -
Caregivers of Children with Mental Illness Support Group
When: Friday, June 21, 2013 - 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Where: Small Meeting Room
Meetings of a support group for caregivers of children with mental illnesses, diagnosed or undiagnosed, take place in the Small Meeting Room from 9:30-11:00. The sessions are facilitated by a volunteer from NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness. For information, call 847-716-2252 or visit the NAMI website at www.namiccns.org. -
Bryan Bowers Headlines Friday Night Folk Music
When: Friday, June 21, 2013 - 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Where: Auditorium
Bryan Bowers, a renowned master autoharpist, singer, songwriter and storyteller, comes to the Library! From his unglamorous beginning as a street singer, Bryan Bowers has become a major artist on the traditional music circuit. -
Alzheimer's Support Group
When: Monday, June 24, 2013 - 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Where: Small Meeting Room
Families who have a loved-one with Alzheimer's disease are invited to attend support group meetings. Mike Denesha, the group's facilitator, is a Wilmette resident who holds a Master's degree in family caregiving. Newcomers are always welcome. -
SCORE Counseling
When: Tuesday, June 25, 2013 - 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Where: Small Meeting Room
Schedule a free, one-hour session with Mark Lieberman, a SCORE mentor and Kellogg MBA, who started four small businesses. Go to www.scorechicago.org and click on Make an Appointment to sign up for Library sessions. -
YIVO: Eileen Berman Yiddish Music
When: Tuesday, June 25, 2013 - 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Where: Auditorium
Doors open at 1:30; performance begins at 2pm. -
Tech Users Group
When: Wednesday, June 26, 2013 - 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Where: Auditorium
Whether you're a technology expert or novice, join this informal roundtable. Bring questions, share experience and even learn something new.
