Upcoming Events

This month we will be reading The Tobacco Wives by Adele Myers. Set in North Carolina in the 1940s, this novel tells the story of a young seamstress who works for the wealthy wives of Big Tobacco moguls. While working on the edges of their ...

This month we will be reading O Beautiful by Jung Yun:  Elinor, the child of a military man and his Korean wife, never felt at home in her small North Dakota town. Attempting to restart her life as a journalist after a somewhat succ...

Offered by the Center on Halsted, this presentation will cover a brief history of trans people and gender identity, which is not new or unique to 21st-century America. Topics covered will include spotlights on historical figures and how terminology a...

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This masterclass demonstrates how to make simple syrups and herb extractions to craft a myriad of herb- flavored and scented alcohol-free beverages. Learn about the history of herbs in alcoholic beverages while creating components for mocktails to sa...

Garret Rosiek, MA, MBA, will share valuable information for job seekers with disabilities, from navigating the pre-employment process to how to self-identify and discuss workplace accommodations. In addition, Garret will provide a list of potential e...

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From traditional blankets and granny squares to untraditional amigurumi creatures, learning how to crochet will open your world to endless crafty possibilities. You’ll learn about hooks, yarn, reading patterns, and the beginning crochet stitches in t...

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Whether you’re writing for fun or to be published someday, foster your creativity with like-minded authors in this monthly group. Bring in original work to be read aloud and get constructive feedback from your peers. Ages high school and up. Regis...

Calling all crafters! Gather together over snacks, movies, and dedicated time for creating what you love. We’ll decide as a group what to watch while enjoying each other’s company and working on our own projects. As long as you can get your supplies ...

This month we will be reading Erotic Stories for Punjabi Widows by Balli Kaur Jaswal: Nikki has spent most of her life distancing herself from the traditional Sikh community. After her father's death she takes a job teaching a creative writin...

Learn the art of embroidery using traditional stitching techniques with contemporary sensibilities. This workshop is great for beginners to see what this medium has to offer as well as experienced students who want to push their embroidery work furth...

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This month we will be reading The Five Wounds by Kristin Valdez Quade: In the small town of Las Peñas, New Mexico, 33-year-old unemployed Amadeo Padilla is preparing feverishly for a role in a Good Friday procession when his 15-year-old daugh...

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Bring your iPhone and iPad to meet fellow Apple users and learn to do more with your device.   ...