Upcoming library events at Northbrook Public Library

Illinois Poetry Society Meeting

When: Sunday, May 19, 2013 - 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Where: Civic Room

The Illinois State Poetry Society has a chapter that meets at the library. New members are welcome. Bring 10-12 copies of two of your poems.

Great Books

When: Monday, May 20, 2013 - 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Where: Civic Room

Readings are from the book "Politics, Leadership and Justice." Participants can buy the book from the Great Books website or by calling 1-800-222-5870.

Book Discussion: Arcadia

When: Tuesday, May 21, 2013 - 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Where: Civic Room

Nancy Buehler leads a discussion of "Arcadia" by Lauren Groff.

A boy who grows up in a back-to-nature commune in 1970s New York State must come to grips with the outside world when the commune eventually fails.

Springtime in Paris

When: Tuesday, May 21, 2013 - 7:00 PM - 8:45 PM
Where: Auditorium

Chef Michael Maddox will entertain you while preparing foods that will transport you to a French café. Menu items sure to become family favorites include smoked salmon with potato latkes and citrus crème; a wild mushroom, leek, and bell pepper strudel; and a Parisian citrus tart with caramelized Italian meringue.

Samples and recipes will be provided.

Books on Tap: The Worst Hard Time

When: Wednesday, May 22, 2013 - 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Books on Tap is the library's book club in a pub. Meet in the private room of the Landmark Inn to relax, talk books, and enjoy a tasty beverage and snacks.

Leah White leads a discussion of "The Worst Hard Time" by Timothy Egan: An oral history of the dust storms that devastated the Great Plains during the Depression, following several families and their communities in their struggle to persevere despite the devastation.

Great Ideas

When: Thursday, May 23, 2013 - 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Where: Pollak Room

Focus on Russian history.

Gentle Yoga

When: Friday, May 24, 2013 - 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Where: Auditorium

Yoga instructor Olga Rudiak leads a series of yoga sessions for improved physical strength, relaxation and mental clarity. Exercises are done in a chair or standing not on the floor.

Great Ideas

When: Thursday, May 30, 2013 - 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Where: Pollak Room

Focus on Russian history.

Gentle Yoga

When: Friday, May 31, 2013 - 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Where: Auditorium

Yoga instructor Olga Rudiak leads a series of yoga sessions for improved physical strength, relaxation and mental clarity. Exercises are done in a chair or standing not on the floor.

Adult Summer Reading Club Begins

When: Saturday, June 01, 2013 - All Day

Join the Adult Summer Reading Club and earn video coupons and other prizes for every 5 books you read. Our theme is Explore Our Book Club Section. Be one of the first to join and receive a reusable tumbler and straw. Register in Reader Services starting June 1.

Book Discussion: Carry the One

When: Monday, June 03, 2013 - 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Where: Civic Room

Isabel Soffer leads a discussion of "Carry the One" by Carol Anshaw.

When a car of inebriated guests from a wedding hits and kills a girl on a country road, the people involved in the accident connect, disconnect and reconnect throughout 25 subsequent years of marriage, parenthood, holidays and tragedies.

Poetry Discussion

When: Tuesday, June 04, 2013 - 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Where: Civic Room

Join us for poetry discussions with literary critic Isabel Soffer. No advance reading is required.

Introduction to the Feldenkrais Method

When: Thursday, June 06, 2013 - 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Where: Pollak Room

Learn to move with ease and become more flexible with this non-strenuous way to keep active throughout your life. Led by certified Feldenkrais practioner Adrienne Glazov.

Part of the First Thursday Group discussion series.

Gentle Yoga

When: Friday, June 07, 2013 - 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Where: Auditorium

Yoga instructor Olga Rudiak leads a series of yoga sessions for improved physical strength, relaxation and mental clarity. Exercises are done in a chair or standing not on the floor.

Salon Concert

When: Friday, June 07, 2013 - 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Where: Auditorium

Come to the June Parisian Salon Concert and you could leave with free lawn tickets to select concerts at this summer’s Ravinia Festival. Ravinia has given the library 100 pairs of tickets to be given out. Simply come and enjoy an evening of world-class entertainment, bring your library card to register, and after the concert, your free tickets could be waiting for you!

Essential Tremor Support Group

When: Saturday, June 08, 2013 - 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Where: Pollak Room

Informal discussions emphasize medication and coping techniques.

Youth Film Festival

When: Monday, June 10, 2013 - 7:00 PM - 8:45 PM
Where: Auditorium

Students in junior high through college are invited to have their film or video showcased at the Northbrook Youth Film Festival. Any genre film or video from 2 to 12 minutes in length will be considered.

This year a $300 grand prize will be awarded. The film festival is co-sponsored by the Northbrook Youth Commission, the Northbrook Arts Commission and the Northbrook Public Library.

Films or videos must be submitted by May 31 to the Northbrook Library Multimedia Department or the Village Hall, marked Attention: Jason Batalden, Northbrook Youth Commission. For more information, call Jason Batalden at 847-664-4417.

Low Vision Support Group

When: Tuesday, June 11, 2013 - 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Where: Pollak Room

Learn about advances that may help improve your reading experiences and quality of life.

The Essential PT Barnum

When: Tuesday, June 11, 2013 - 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Where: Auditorium

Author William Pack reveals the amazing life of P.T. Barnum through dynamic storytelling and recreations of historical sideshow performances. Years before he revolutionized the circus, P.T. Barnum was already a famous name. Hear life lessons that shaped this great showman, meet the extraordinary people that changed his life, and experience the wonders of his American museum.

PowerPoint 2007

When: Wednesday, June 12, 2013 - 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Where: Interactive Classroom

Learn the fundamentals of using the PowerPoint presentation software.

Great Ideas

When: Thursday, June 13, 2013 - 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Where: Pollak Room

Focus on Russian history.

Northbrook Voices

When: Friday, June 14, 2013 - All Day
Where: Interactive Classroom

Northbrook Voices is an oral history project co-sponsored by the Northbrook Historical Society and the Northbrook Public Library. Our mission is to record and preserve the stories of life in Northbrook for the education and enrichment of future generations.

Gentle Yoga

When: Friday, June 14, 2013 - 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Where: Auditorium

Yoga instructor Olga Rudiak leads a series of yoga sessions for improved physical strength, relaxation and mental clarity. Exercises are done in a chair or standing not on the floor.

AARP Driver Safety, part 1

When: Saturday, June 15, 2013 - 9:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Where: Pollak Room

This two-session defensive driving course sponsored by AARP will help make you a better and safer driver. You may be eligible for a discount on the liability portion of your car insurance.

Writing Workshop

When: Saturday, June 15, 2013 - 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Where: Civic Room

Kathleen Anne Fleming presents a workshop on Imitation as Flattery. She has led workshops throughout the Midwest and is the author of three mystery novels.