Events in Burbank, IL

Lunch and Learn: Northstar Digital Literacy

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Northstar Digital Literacy is an online resource that defines basic skills needed to perform tasks on computers and online. Online, self-guided modules assess the ability of individuals to perform tasks based on these skills. Join us for lunch and an information session about this new resource. This program is being run in relation to a grant from Age Options and is restricted to patrons 60 years and older. This is not a series. Each session will be the same as the previous one.

Stickney Public Health District Nurses Offer FREE Blood Pressure Checks at the Prairie Trails Library

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Lunch and Learn: Northstar Digital Literacy

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Northstar Digital Literacy is an online resource that defines basic skills needed to perform tasks on computers and online. Online, self-guided modules assess the ability of individuals to perform tasks based on these skills. Join us for lunch and an information session about this new resource. This program is being run in relation to a grant from Age Options and is restricted to patrons 60 years and older. This is not a series. Each session will be the same as the previous one.

Adult Coloring Pages

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Take home adult coloring packets are still available every month. Please visit the Adult Services department if you would like one

Trivia Night

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Test your knowledge in Trivia Night on June 30 , featuring a fun mix of questions spanning history, pop culture, music, and more. Participants of all skill levels are welcome, whether you’re a trivia pro or just playing for fun. Bring friends, form a team, or join one when you arrive for a lively evening of friendly competition.

Creative Writing Club

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Join the monthly Creative Writing Group! At each meeting, we'll generate new work using prompts and share our writing with the group. Writers of all levels are welcome to write, discuss, and critique work.

Drop-In Stitch Club

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No Registration is required, but space is limited. Please note that this program will be meeting in person. Bring your project-in-progress and trade advice with other knitters, crocheters, embroiderers, and other stitchers during our drop-in stitch club. Materials and instructions will not be provided, but coffee and conversation will be!

Adult Coloring Night

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Coloring is a relaxing activity that adults can enjoy, too. Come join us for an evening of coloring and conversation. We provide the coloring pages, colored pencils, and peaceful environment. You sit back, relax, and color! Please note that we are returning to in-person Adult Coloring Night meetings.

Adult Coloring Pages

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Take home adult coloring packets are still available every month. Please visit the Adult Services department if you would like one

Creative Writing Club

prairietrails

Join the monthly Creative Writing Group! At each meeting, we'll generate new work using prompts and share our writing with the group. Writers of all levels are welcome to write, discuss, and critique work.

Adult Coloring Night

prairietrails

Coloring is a relaxing activity that adults can enjoy, too. Come join us for an evening of coloring and conversation. We provide the coloring pages, colored pencils, and peaceful environment. You sit back, relax, and color! Please note that we are returning to in-person Adult Coloring Night meetings.

Drop-In Stitch Club

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No Registration is required, but space is limited. Please note that this program will be meeting in person. Bring your project-in-progress and trade advice with other knitters, crocheters, embroiderers, and other stitchers during our drop-in stitch club. Materials and instructions will not be provided, but coffee and conversation will be!

Adult Coloring Pages

prairietrails

Take home adult coloring packets are still available every month. Please visit the Adult Services department if you would like one

Creative Writing Club

prairietrails

Join the monthly Creative Writing Group! At each meeting, we'll generate new work using prompts and share our writing with the group. Writers of all levels are welcome to write, discuss, and critique work.

Drop-In Stitch Club

prairietrails

No Registration is required, but space is limited. Please note that this program will be meeting in person. Bring your project-in-progress and trade advice with other knitters, crocheters, embroiderers, and other stitchers during our drop-in stitch club. Materials and instructions will not be provided, but coffee and conversation will be!

Adult Coloring Night

prairietrails

Coloring is a relaxing activity that adults can enjoy, too. Come join us for an evening of coloring and conversation. We provide the coloring pages, colored pencils, and peaceful environment. You sit back, relax, and color! Please note that we are returning to in-person Adult Coloring Night meetings.

Adult Coloring Pages

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Take home adult coloring packets are still available every month. Please visit the Adult Services department if you would like one

Sage Stories Culture Club

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Sage Stories Culture Club will feature discussions of books and media with characters and information relevant to the fastest growing age group in the United States. At each meeting, we will discuss, enjoy light refreshments, and share our perspectives and insights with one another. This month's discussion will be We Need No Wings by Ann Dávila Cardinal. Please pick up a copy of the book on the first floor. The e-book is available on Hoopla by clicking here. The e-audiobook is available on Ho...

Online Shopping

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Learn the basics of shopping safely on the internet.

AI and Copyright

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Find out how copyright applies to AI-generated content.

Star-Painted Shirts

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All ages Create your very own fabric painted T-shirt! We'll provide design ideas and inspiration; please provide your own white shirts or bags to paint. While supplies last.

The Underground Railroad Connected to the Blue Island Ridge

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Local Historian Carol Flynn presents a history of the Underground Railroad in Chicago's south suburbs, and local efforts to help freedom seekers in the Civil War era. Slide show and talk will follow with Q & A.

PowerPoint Basics

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Create a slideshow presentation, try out templates, learn to insert images and more.

The Yarnery Club

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Bring your handicraft projects–crochet, knitting or sewing–and spend an hour enjoying conversation while your needles do the work.

Online Travel Planning

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Discover travel planning apps you can use to take charge of your vacation.

Timeless Trivia with Panorama (PACE): The 1930s-1940s Edition

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Join Panorama (PACE) this summer for a fun trivia series in the Encore Room from 2:00pm to 3:00pm! Step back in time and put your knowledge to the test with trivia inspired by the 1930s and 1940s. From memorable music and movies to historical moments and everyday life, this event celebrates the stories that shaped these decades. Participants can enjoy a relaxed, social atmosphere with light refreshments, friendly competition, and prizes for top trivia teams. Whether you remember these years f...

Friends Book Discussion Group

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Book Discussion Group meets every fourth Wednesday at 1 p.m. Pick up books at the Adult Reference Desk on the second floor, one month in advance. Jan. 28: "The Pirate's Wife: The Remarkable True Story of Sarah Kidd" by Daphne Palmer Geanacopoulos Feb. 25: "The Kitchen House" by Kathleen Grissom March 25: "The Great Divide" by Christina Henriquez April 22: "The Women" by Kristin Hannah May 27: "The Butterfly's Daughter" by Mary Alice Monroe June 24: "Can't Wait to Get to Heaven" by Fannie Flag...

Cut the Cable Cord

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Find out how you could potentially save money by using streaming subscriptions like Netflix and Hulu.

3D Printing Basics

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Try Tinkercad, a free 3D modeling web program used to create and find 3D print designs. Requires basic computer skills.

Is Entrepreneurship Right for You?

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Velvetta Young with the business mentorship program SCORE asks all the right questions to help you discover whether you’re ready to start a new business. The session will focus on entrepreneurship essentials including time management, technology, and goal setting.