Centennial Celebration

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Centennial Programs

Musical Performance – The American Songbag: 1907-1957

To kick off the library’s Centennial Celebration,
the Michael J. Miles ensemble will present a decade-by-decade musical review of the first half of the 20th century on Sunday, January 21 at 2 p.m. This is a Centennial program.

This program is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council, a state agency. Cosponsored by Friends of the Library. 

 

Introduction to Digital Photography

Photographer Jerry Hug will demonstrate how to use digital equipment, software and various photo techniques on Wednesday, January 24 at 7 p.m. On February 7 at 7 p.m., Hug will demonstrate how to enhance digital images using a variety of software. These are centennial programs. more …

Decades of Dresses: 1910-1991

Special occasion dresses from the past will be presented along with information about women's history, fashion trends and related contemporary events on Wednesday, February 21 at 7 p.m. This is a Centennial program. more …

 

Piano Concert – Ragtime: A Retrospective

At 2 p.m. on Sunday, February 25, pianist Sue Keller will present a piano concert of ragtime music. This is a Centennial program. more …

 

Do You Live in a Sears House? The Mail Order House Phenomenon 

Historical architectural researcher Rebecca Hunter will present the program, “Do You Live in a Sears House? The Mail Order House Phenomenon: 1906-1946,” on Wednesday, February 28 at 7 p.m. The program includes a slide show on mail order homes, as well as the history and relationship of the major companies that sold the homes in the Midwest market. This is a centennial celebration program. more …

I Want My HDTV, But Need HELP!

On Wednesday, March 7 at 7 p.m. Eric Palm,
Assistant to the City Manager for the City of Des Plaines,
will present a program on the new types of televisions, the different complementary systems (such as DVDs and DVRs) and the differences between dish and cable. (Palm’s responsibilities include cable franchise enforcement and managing the City’s government access cable channel). This is a Centennial Program.

Living History – A Fireside Chat with Franklin D. Roosevelt

R. J. Lindsey will present a dramatic portrayal of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, March 14. This is a Centennial program.

 

Beer: A History of Brewing in Chicago

Bob Skilnik will present “Beer: A History of Brewing in Chicago,” a slide show about the rise and fall of the brewing industry in Chicago on Wednesday, May 23 at 7 p.m.

Getting the Most from Google: The Basics and Beyond

Librarian Steven Jablonski from the Skokie Public Library will present a lecture on how to get the most from the popular Internet search engine Google™ on Wednesday, June 6, 7 p.m. 

Ac•Rock                                 

A musical overview of rock 'n roll from the fifties to the nineties by Ac*Rock on Sunday, June 10, 2-3:30 p.m.
                            

 

Film Program: The Life and Times of Allen Ginsberg

The library will show a documentary film on the life and work of Beat Generation poet Allen Ginsberg on Wednesday, June 20 at 7 p.m.

Historic Route 66

Dave Clark will present a slide show on the history of the famous highway, Route 66 on  Wednesday, June 27 at 7 p.m.

A Tribute to the Beatles

Come hear the music of the Beatles performed by the tribute band Meet the Beetles on Sunday, July 8 at 2 p.m.

Old Fashioned Games

3rd-5th graders can experience games from days gone by on Monday, July 16 at 2 p.m.

Millennium Park Unveiled

Jeff Mishur presents a slide show exploring the architecture and public art of Chicago’s Millennium Park on Wednesday, September 5 at 7 p.m. Millennium Park opened in July, 2004. This program takes a look at the history of this epic project and at the central features of the park.

Selling Your Stuff on eBay

One person’s junk is another’s treasure. Learn the ins and outs of selling your stuff on eBay on Wednesday, July 18 at 7 p.m.

A Musical Tribute to Barbra Streisand

The concert on Sunday, August 5 at 2 p.m. will feature hit songs recorded and performed by one of the greatest voices of our time. The program will include Barbra's breakout hits People and Second Hand Rose as well as The Way we Were, Evergreen, You Don't Bring Me Flowers and more. Piano accompaniment.

Genetic Engineering

The past, present and future of genetic engineering will be presented by Mark Hayden of Abbott Molecular Diagnostics, Des Plaines on Wednesday, August 8, 7 p.m.

Occupations of Our Ancestors

Tuesday, August 14, 7 p.m.

Just What is American Food

This presentation on Wednesday, August 29, 7 p.m., looks at patterns of immigration to the United States in the 20th Century and how the integration of new groups of immigrants into American society is reflected in our cookbooks and food preferences.

Dramatic Portrayal: Ike and Mamie Eisenhower

William and Sue Wills will perform a dramatic portrayal of Ike and Mamie Eisenhower on Sunday, September 16, 2 p.m. Share the Eisenhowers’ experiences as a military family and their life in the White House.

Documentary Film

A feature length documentary film on the life and death of the electric car will be screened on Thursday, September 27, 6:30 p.m. Phone the Registration Desk at 847-376-2787 for the film title.