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(R) Registration Required
(NR) Registration Not Required
One Book, One Reading Community Kick-Off Event featuring the North Central 'O' Gaugers (NCOG) Model Railroad Club
Stop by and visit with the North Central 'O' Gaugers Model Railroad Club. Drive a train on the NCOG modular traveling 12' x 28' layout, learn about the rail history of North America and see prototypical models of both steam and diesel-powered locomotives. Festivities will also include door prizes, refreshments and free caricature drawings (noon-4 p.m. only).
All aboard for a great day!
9:30 am - 4:00 pm Sat., Jun. 7 (NR)
Great Train Journey through the United States
All aboard for a visual feast of a lifetime. Travel enthusiast Bill Helmuth shares his 6000 miles on Amtrak from Chicago to New Orleans to Los Angeles to San Francisco and back to Chicago. School-age students and adults welcome.
7-8 pm Wed., Jun. 4 (R)
Will Rogers Now
Join actor Lance Brown as he shares Will Roger's philosophies and his lasso rope tricks in this highly-entertaining tribute to one of America's most beloved and enduring performers, authors and humorists. School-age students and adults welcome. Co-sponsored with Ela Township "55-Plus."
7 - 8:30 pm Tues., Jun. 10 (R)
Creative Memories
Sue Schulte, a Creative Memories consultant, will present this slide/lecture sharing helpful tips and ideas for creating a bound photo album with digital photos. Teens and adults welcome.
10 - 11:30 am Sat., Jun. 14 or 7 - 8:30 pm Mon., Jun. 30 (R)
Big Top Elephant Craft
Drop-in and decorate your own paper pachyderm. Families welcome.
11 am - 4 pm Mon., Jun. 16 for all ages (NR)
Elephants in Thailand
Esther Perica is an elephant enthusiast and trained as a Mahout (elephant driver) in Northern Thailand. She has helped care for rescued and homeless elephants in both Thailand and India. Learn about daily life at an elephant driving school, as well as elephant history, traditions and stories. Information will be available on how to enjoy elephant experiences in the U.S. School-age students and adults welcome.
7 - 8 pm Thurs., Jun. 19 (R)
Those Were the Days Radio Players
Back again to present a program featuring popular Depression era radio shows, this group of radio enthusiasts promises to entertain audiences of all ages. Watch as they demonstrate how sound effects were made during the golden age of radio. School-age students and adults welcome.
7 - 8 pm Tues., Jun. 24 (R)
The Chicago "L"
Travel through time with author Greg Borzo as he presents slides portraying the growth and development of one of America's greatest, most enduring icons the "L." The "L" has been running 24/7 for 115 years. Come learn how it came to be and why it needs to be preserved. School-age students and adults welcome.
7 - 8 pm Wed., Jul. 9 (R)
The Art of Norman Rockwell
Take a closer look at the development of Rockwell's career from his earliest days at the Post to the years after he left and began illustrating for Look and Life magazines. Presented by art historian Jeff Mishur. Teens and adults welcome.
7 - 8 pm Wed., Jul. 16 (R)
Going Straight to the Source-Pointers on Oral Histories
Learn to preserve the crucial stories of family members on audio tape. Genealogist Grace DuMelle shares examples and provides tips on how to prepare, interview and follow through on a project that could be one of the most meaningful you'll ever do. Teens and adults welcome.
7 - 8:30 pm Thurs., Jul. 31 (R)
Pocket Circus
Enjoy a front row seat as these performers from Argentina amaze you with acrobatics, juggling, magic and music. Families welcome. Sponsored by the Friends of Ela Library.
10 am Fri, Aug. 1 for all ages (NR)