Travel Savvy
Tuesday, June 18th, 7:00 pm

Travel broadens one’s horizons, but it brings with it risks, costs, hassles, health issues and other considerations. Learn travel tricks, products, guidelines, and resources from veteran international traveler, author and photographer Cynthia Clampitt. “Travel Savvy” will offer ways to save money, cut risks, reduce hassles and enjoy the road. Register for this program by calling the library at 708-448-1530 or use our on-line registration form here:

Fires, Floods & Flops Tour: Tragedies, Disasters and Screw-ups
Tues., June 25th, 7:00 pm

From the founding of Chicago to the recent past, nature, human error, and the powers that be have intervened on occasion with tragic and deadly results. Join historian Clarence Goodman for a "virtual tour" of the calamities and catastrophes of Chicago. Register for this program by calling the library at 708-448-1530 or use our on-line registration form here:

International Vintage Desserts
Tuesday, July 9th, 7:00 pm

Learn about the history of desserts bought to this area from different places around the world as depicted in 1940s-1980s vintage cookbooks. Samples will be provided. Seating is limited, register early for this program by calling the library at 708-448-1530 or use our on-line registration form here:

The Italian Riviera
Tuesday, July 23rd , 7:00 pm

Visit the resort towns and the coastal villages nestled in the mountainous coastline of the Italian Riviera in travel expert Al Popowitz’s virtual tour. Discover the popular spots of Tellaro and Portovenere, walk the Cinque Terre, learn the easiest way to get around and where to find hotels, food and best of the Riviera culture. Register for this program by calling the library at 708-448-1530 or use our on-line registration form here:

Be sure to read about the ancient charms of the Italian coast in the novel Beautiful Ruins by Jess Walter and join the Book Discussion Group on July 24th at 11 am.