Event List

In February 1982, a Mozart symphony was discovered that had been missing since 1799!

Learn about your Chinese Zodiac animal! On February 17, 2026 a large part of East Asia will welcome the Year of the Horse!

When people think of the Underground Railroad, they likely think of Harriet Tubman and other brave abolitionists who led enslaved people through dark forests and across steep mountain ranges. But most enslaved people actually escaped by boat.

Romance amongst the famous! Award-winning romantic comedy filmmaker Lorrisa Julianus shares true stories to delight and entertain, whether you consider Cupid a bestie or a frenemy.

In 1974, shortly after the 1980 Olympic Winter Games were awarded to Lake Placid, members of the community decided to create a collection of materials pertaining to the Games for future use in a museum/research facility.

Join historian Annette Bochenek in the library, and learn about depictions of football in Hollywood films.

This program is presented in celebration of both Women's History Month and our country's 250th Anniversary!

Join author and film historian Susan Gibberman as she discusses the history of the Academy Awards. Trivia questions will follow!

Join us for this special presentation to celebrate International Women's Day! 

Discover the highly expressive worlds of women composers of the nineteenth century!

Ever since Erik Larson’s Devil in The White City, the murderous, swindler H.H. Holmes has been linked to the Chicago World’s Fair of 1893.  What else was Holmes involved with in Chicago? What new links to two heavyweights Thomas B.

The Essential Houdini is a biographical journey through the life of the world’s most legendary escape artist—from his birth in Budapest to his final curtain call.

For much of the 20^th Century Chicagoland was the manufacturing capital of the WORLD! More appliances, bicycles, candy, clothing, electronics, furniture, musical instruments, office equipment, pinball machines, toys, tools, trac

Enjoy a game of strategy and luck! Participants will learn the rules and experience hands-on game play. This session is great for both beginners and competitive players.