Programs for Adults
March Programs
Sunday, March 7th, 1:30-5:00 p.m., Free Hearing Screenings
Sound Care Hearing Group will be at the library for free hearing screenings. Call 708-366-5205 to register for a time slot. Screenings will take approximately 15 minutes.
Be Active About the Environment Programs
This March, join us at RFPL for a series of environmentally-focused programs and services.
Monday, March 15th, 7:00 p.m.
Dominican University staff members Dan Bulow and Dawn Morse will discuss the renewed use of an old 60,000 gallon cistern on campus. The cistern will help save the Village of River Forest 4-6 million gallons of water each year.
Thursday, March 18th, 7:00 p.m., FRESH Film Screening
Join us for a screening of FRESH, a documentary which celebrates farmers, activists and business people who are reinventing our food system. Forging healthier, sustainable alternatives, they offer a practical vision of our food and our planet’s future.
Saturday, March 20th, 10-11:30 a.m., “Green Your Property” Panel!
Our panel of experts (including a local architect, weatherization contractor, ecological landscape designer/installer, and green home supply store owner) will offer helpful strategies for “greening” your home and property. Members of the panel are experienced with energy upgrades and additions to historic homes, new construction, renewable energy, composting, rain harvesting, and can recommend a host of materials and products for your home. We will leave plenty of time for Q & A!
Tuesday, March 23rd, 7:00 p.m.
Concordia Biology professor Rebecca Trueman presents: Let’s not Pass the Tipping Point: A Short Science Lesson and Uncommon Changes to Reduce your Carbon Footprint. This interactive session will illuminate current science, the dangers of passing the “tipping point”, and what you can do to reduce radiation-trapping gases such as carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. Bring your comments and questions!
Saturday, March 27th, 1:00 p.m., Something Old, Something New
Diane Sapienza will teach us to repurpose old doilies, plates, jewelry and more for a creative contribution to going green.
Monday, March 29th, 7:00 p.m., RFPL Creative Writing Club
This is the first meeting of the River Forest Public Library Creative Writing Club. We will have a meet and greet, and will discuss guidelines for the group. You can also bring a piece of writing to share (4 pages or less). Writing prompts may be suggested from meeting to meeting. The main focus of this group will be to encourage each other to explore our creativity and become better writers. Refreshments will be provided and registration is not required. Just drop in!
You can also view the Friends of the Library programs by visiting their page here.
Computer Classes
The library is now offering free basic computer classes! Click here for a schedule of upcoming classes and class descriptions.
Fireside Chats
Wednesday, March 17th, 2010, 7:00-8:45 p.m.
Join us for a discussion of “Counterparts” by James Joyce. Pick up your copy at the Reference desk on the 2nd floor.
