Lake Bluff Public Library

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Adult Programs

Children's Programs

Cozy Winter Reading:
New Books to Read and Give
Thursday, December 4 at 7:00 pm
Catherine Thompson, director of Lake Bluff Public Library, talks about new and forthcoming books, books to escape into…for cold weather, holiday and vacation reading enjoyment across genres, for men and women. New book ideas for seasonal gift-giving are included.
Call 847-234-2540 to register or with questions.

Saturday Morning Series for Parents!
Join Dr. Ilham Algayed, certified by the American Board of Pediatrics and a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics, as she presents this series of programs.

Advocating for Your Child at School
Saturday, December 6th at 10:30am

Showtime! Movies @ Lake Bluff Public Library
View two movies at Lake Bluff Public Library in December!
Refreshments are served.

Monday, December 8 at 6:45 pm
Young at Heart: A Documentary

Monday, December 22 at 6:45 pm
A Christmas Story

Wool Gatherers
Monday, December 15 at 7:00 pm

Adult Book Groups @ the Library
Join a library staff member and other lovers of books for a casual discussion. Books in print and in audio are available each month for check-out at the circulation desk.

The Library’s Evening Book Club
Second Thursday of every monthat 7:00 pm

Thursday, December 11th
The Welsh Girl by Peter Ho Davies

Thursday, January 8th
Out Stealing Horses by Per Peterson

Thursday, February 12th
Infidel by Ayaan Hirsi Ali

Take Me Away:
An Afternoon Book Club for Women

Tuesday, December 16th at 1:00pm
The Space Between Us by Thrity Umrigar

Tuesday, January 20th at 1:00pm
Crocodile on the Sandbank by Elizabeth Peters

Tuesday, February 17th at 1:00pm
My Antonia by Willa Cather

Winter Reading Club
Earn a reading badge (or 2 or 3 or 4) this winter. In our newly designed club, grades 3-8 can earn their badge by reading only 5 books on a theme. Grades 1-2 can earn their badges by reading only 10 books.

This program is designed for independent readers in grades 1 through 8 and runs Saturday, October 4th, 2008 through Saturday, May 2nd, 2009.

Parent/Child Reading Club
Boys and girls in grades 4-6 can bring a parent to our new reading group. Once a month we will meet to discuss a different book. Sign up now!!! Copies of the books will be available at the children's desk.

Monday, November 24 at 7:00 pm
Worth by A. LaFaye

This is just a selection of our programs.
For a complete list visit our
Adult Programs Page.

This is just a selection of our programs.
For a complete list visit our
Children's Programs Page.

For Your Consideration:

Everyone at the library wishes you all cheer of the season and a wonderful 2009! December offers some exciting programs and book-related events at which we hope to see you. Visit us in person or online. We hope to meet your informational and recreational needs. Ask us about our print and online reference resources. We're here for you!

Teen Programs

Emily Cheng -- Web Manager
Website Last Updated December 4, 2008