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Featured Events

Jul

30

2024
  • Tuesday

  • 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

  • Meeting Room

  • Adults
Seeking Spiceland
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Seeking Spiceland

Throughout most of the history of civilization, people have been seeking ways to get to southern India because a surprisingly large percentage of the world's most flavorful spices come from a relatively small area at the tip of the subcontinent. The pursuit of these spices has had a tremendous impact on world events. Come learn a bit more about the spice trade, the place of southern India in world events, and the delights to be enjoyed by a traveler today.

Aug

01

2024
  • Thursday

  • 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

  • Meeting Room

  • Adults
Watergate: 50 Years Later
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Watergate: 50 Years Later

This August marks the 50th anniversary of Nixon’s resignation. Join historian Tim Wilsey as he discusses the Watergate break-in, the involvement of the CIA, the work of Woodward and Berstein, and perhaps most importantly, why Nixon did it in the first place.

Aug

03

2024
  • Saturday

  • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

  • Meeting Room

  • Adults
Scrapbooking Trio Card Class
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Scrapbooking Trio Card Class

Stop in and make three cards with our local crafter, Mary Beth Sexton. A variety of themes will be presented. All materials will be supplied. No registration required.

Aug

06

2024
  • Tuesday

  • 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

  • Meeting Room

  • Adults
Scrapbooking: Paper Mini-Albums
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Scrapbooking: Paper Mini-Albums

Learn how to make a mini-scrapbook album with master crafter Mary Beth Sexton. All you need to bring is 15 -20 pictures of the same theme, the rest of the supplies will be provided. Space is limited, please register.

Aug

08

2024
  • Thursday

  • 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

  • Meeting Room

  • Adults
Illinois State Treasurer iCash Event
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Illinois State Treasurer iCash Event

The Illinois State Treasurer is holding more than $5 billion in unclaimed funds for Illinoisans. The State holds these lost funds until they are claimed by either the original owner or their heirs. Do you have any unclaimed funds? Staff from the Treasurer’s Office will be on hand to help you find out. Drop in prior to 6:30PM to ensure you get a turn.

Aug

12

2024
  • Monday

  • 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

  • Virtual

  • Adults
Facebook Basics
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Facebook Basics

Learn about profiles, messages, posts and adding content to Facebook in this introductory class. Attendees must have an account and be able to log-in during class.