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History Revealed: The Night Thoreau spent in Jail and Civil Disobedience July 1846

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
either Meeting Room A&B OR via Zoom at Prospect Heights Public Library District
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History, Presenter LIVE in the Library, Virtual AND In Person Option
Age Group:
Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors
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While living at Walden Pond in July 1846, writer Henry David Thoreau was put in jail refusing to pay a tax he believed supported an unjust war, The Mexican American War, and slaver...

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Estate Planning

Wills, Trusts & Estate Planning Basics

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
either Meeting Room A&B OR via Zoom at Prospect Heights Public Library District
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Community, Presenter LIVE in the Library, Virtual AND In Person Option
Age Group:
Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors
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Learn about wills, trusts, powers of attorney probate and guardianship. Take the first step to create or update a plan that is appropriate for you. Attorney Jacob K. Ehrensaft will...

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Estate Planning

ENCORE Wills, Trusts & Estate Planning Basics

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Virtual Programs at Prospect Heights Public Library District
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Community, Presenter LIVE in the Library, Virtual AND In Person Option
Age Group:
Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors
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Enjoy this recording for 1 week.Learn about wills, trusts, powers of attorney probate and guardianship. Take the first step to create or update a plan that is appropriate for you. ...

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Fashion

Little Fashionista on the Prairie

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
either Meeting Room A&B OR via Zoom at Prospect Heights Public Library District
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Virtual AND In Person Option
Age Group:
Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors
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Have you ever found yourself wondering what Laura Ingalls Wilder actually wore during her time on the prairie? If you imagine a parade of calico dresses capped with a pink sunbonne...

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Cherry Blossom

Celebrating the Cherry Blossom Festival

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
either Meeting Room A&B OR via Zoom at Prospect Heights Public Library District
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Presenter LIVE in the Library, Virtual AND In Person Option
Age Group:
Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors
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Japan has been a fascinating American tourist attraction for decades. Educator Yvonne Wolf lived and worked in Japan. She will give a brief overview of Japan and welcome Spring the...

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Hidenburg

The Hindenburg Disaster

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
either Meeting Room A&B OR via Zoom at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
History, Presenter LIVE in the Library, Virtual AND In Person Option
Age Group:
Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors
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It’s 7p.m. on May 6, 1937 and you are waiting outside in the evening air for the much discussed arrival of The Hindenburg, the largest airship in history! Noted for its speed, comf...

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No Applesplatter: Short Stories About Thinking

Monday, May 12, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
either Meeting Room A&B OR via Zoom at Prospect Heights Public Library District
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Presenter LIVE in the Library, Virtual AND In Person Option
Age Group:
Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors
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Howard will be presenting in the library, please join us in the library!Join the author for a reading and discussion of his book No Applesplatter. It was written to help ...

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Asian Tales and Travels

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
either Meeting Room A&B OR via Zoom at Prospect Heights Public Library District
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Presenter LIVE in the Library, Virtual AND In Person Option
Age Group:
Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors
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Anne begins by telling some Japanese folk tales. She continues with a show a slide show with photographs of my trips to Japan in 2017 and 2019, including Tokyo, Osaka, Hiroshima, K...

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Dementia Friends

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
either Meeting Room A&B OR via Zoom at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Community, Presenter LIVE in the Library, Virtual AND In Person Option
Age Group:
Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors
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Have your business or group become dementia friends through the Illinois Cognitive Resource Network. Learn more about dementia and how you can support those who suffer from the dis...

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1893

1893 Cold Storage Fire at the World’s Fair

Thursday, May 29, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
either Meeting Room A&B OR via Zoom at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
History, Presenter LIVE in the Library, Virtual AND In Person Option
Age Group:
Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors
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On July 10, 1893 the World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago was rocked by a devastating fire at the Cold Storage Building.  It was the largest single loss of firefighters in ...

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Nutrition and Aging

Monday, June 16, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
either Meeting Room A&B OR via Zoom at Prospect Heights Public Library District
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Community, Presenter LIVE in the Library, Virtual AND In Person Option
Age Group:
Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors
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Learn about what nutrients and health choices we can make to support healthy aging and a healthy body.Olivia will be presenting in the library, please join us in the library or on ...

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Film

Queer In Hollywood: LGBTQ+ Depictions In Classic Film

Thursday, June 19, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
either Meeting Room A&B OR via Zoom at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
History, Movie, Virtual AND In Person Option
Age Group:
Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors
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Celebrate Pride Month at the Movies! Depictions of queer individuals have occurred in films dating back to the earliest days of the filmmaking industry. Join Film Histori...

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From Civil War to Civil Rights: The 13th, 14th and 15th Amendments

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
either Meeting Room A&B OR via Zoom at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
History, Presenter LIVE in the Library, Virtual AND In Person Option
Age Group:
Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors
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The Civil War amendments ended slavery, guaranteed birthright citizenship, and transformed the relationship between the federal and state governments. Yet their brig...

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