First time dog owners may benefit from a How to Train Your Dog presentation during the Morton Grove Public Library’s 2nd annual How-To Fest on Sept. 12 from noon to 2 p.m.
With over 20 different sessions in the lineup, the free outdoor festival is open to anyone who may or may not be a library card holder. The event will feature presentations all ages can attend, such as How to Straw Paint or How to Brew Beer and Cider.
After seeing a similar event at another library in Kentucky, librarian Melissa Mayberry felt it was something the Morton Grove Library could bring to its community.
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Now in its second year, the event features presentations by a number of community and surrounding area businesses, such as Glenview Cycle, Harper College, Chicago Fly Fishers and individuals who are experts in their field to ensure different areas of learning are offered, Mayberry said.
“This fest draws on the expertise of the individuals and community groups,” she said. “They’re presenting a wide range of interactive learning activities, and a lot of it will be hands on. This event is a great way to bring the community together, to share new skills and hobbies with our patrons.”
Last year the event had close to 300 who attended, Mayberry said. Because of its success, the library decided another year would provide event goers the opportunity to learn how to do something new, she said.
“We really do feel we’re hitting all the different ages with events we’re having this year,” she said. “This fest is a fun way of learning.”
Although samples will not be offered, people can purchase food from Pequod’s and Culver’s. The library is also hosting a furniture sale and will have its on-going book sale present that day.
In case of rain, Mayberry said there are contingency plans in place.
Lindsey Compton is a freelance reporter for Pioneer Press.