Friday, April 21 • 1:30-2:30 p.m. or 2:30-3:30 p.m.
Tell Me a Story: An Oral History Project
Does your grandmother have a story to share? Have you wondered about your dad’s immigration experience but never asked? Honor a loved one by having a meaningful one-on-one recorded conversation together in our Creative Studio. You’ll leave with a copy of the conversation on CD or MP3. Each session is 45 minutes long. Register online, in person, or by phone with your valid EPL card.
Friday, April 21 • 2-4:30 p.m.
Friday Features: Queen of Katwe
Enjoy an afternoon at the movies every Friday watching the latest and greatest DVD releases. Find each week’s featured film at elmlib.org/friday. No registration required.
Friday, April 21 • 6:30-9 p.m.
Date Night at the Movies: Bridget Jones’s Baby
Spend a night out at EPL! Watch the movie Bridget Jones’s Baby and enjoy fresh popcorn. Hire a babysitter, grab your spouse or a friend, and enjoy a night out! This film is rated R. Ages 18+. No registration required.
Saturday, April 22 • 10-11:30 a.m.
Music Studio Class
This 3-week course teaches how to use EPL’s music software and recording equipment to write, record and produce your music. This class is open to all ages (under 7 w/ a parent).
Sunday, April 23 • 2-4 p.m.
Elmhurst Writers Group
Your story is waiting. Let us help you make it great. Bring your short story, poem, memoir, or other pieces of work to share and discuss. This group meets twice a month on Sundays. Register online, in person, or by phone.
Monday, April 24 • 7-8 p.m.
Being Mortal Film Screening and Discussion
Based on the bestselling book by Dr. Atul Gawande, this PBS Frontline documentary explores the hopes of patients and families facing terminal illness and their relationships with the doctors, nurses, and family member who care for them. Presented with JourneyCare. Register online, in person, or by phone.
Tuesday, April 25 • 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Learn to Knit @ Brewpoint (124 W. Park Ave.)
Pick up a new skill while enjoying Brewpoint Coffee’s great atmosphere.
This DIY program introduces you to a new skill and how the Library can support your creativity. For adults and high school students.
Tuesday, April 25 • 7-8 p.m.
Write Your Family Story
Genealogists are good at doing research and collecting facts about their families, but often delay publishing the results of this research. Learn how to publish your findings in ways that vary from short and simple to detailed books. Reach your goal and share your findings with your family as soon as possible. Presented by Mike Karsen, past president of the Jewish Genealogical Society of Illinois.
Wednesday, April 26 • 6:30-8 p.m.
Library Insiders: Karaoke Night
An evening of Karaoke, games and pizza. Library Insiders is a series of programs specially designed for adults with disabilities. Register online, in person, or by phone.
Thursday, April 27 • 3-4:30
Digital Organization: Evernote Basics
Evernote is a website and app that allows users to share and organize their best ideas across devices. In this program we’ll show you how to create, edit, and tag notes, insert attachments and more.
Thursday, April 27 • 7-8 p.m.
A Family’s Tale Unplugged: Sculpting Your Story
Author Terri Guldan shares thirteen years of research and methods in sculpting her debut novel, The Letter, A Family’s Tale Unplugged. The book explores family life with a child at war in Vietnam. Learn about her research, the process of sharing the story, why she wrote the book from the viewpoint of her ten-year-old self and more.
Friday, April 28 • 2-4 p.m.
Friday Features: Loving
Enjoy an afternoon at the movies every Friday watching the latest and greatest DVD releases. Find each week’s featured film at elmlib.org/friday. No registration required.
Friday, April 28 • 7:30-9 p.m.
Friends of the Library Annual Poetry Contest Reading
The winning poets present their poems to the public.
