As the state of Illinois remains under a stay-at-home-order due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many local organizations are turning to virtual events. Here are this week’s top picks.
Virtual: Crafter Zoom
Hinsdale Public Library
April 23, 3-4 p.m.
Grab your unfinished objects and join this virtual event to work on any craft project you have going. Make progress on completing that scrapbook, scarf, quilt or jewelry while chatting with other crafters. Include an email address in your registration. A Zoom meeting invite will be sent to you. Send any questions to [email protected]
Eleanor Roosevelt
Thomas Ford Memorial Library
April 23, 7 p.m.
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This is a Virtual Event that will take place over Zoom. Those who register will receive the meeting URL in their confirmation email. Award-winning actress and scholar Leslie Goddard portrays one of the most fascinating and influential public figures of the 20th century.
Mini Story Time
River Forest Public Library
April 24, 10-11 a.m.
Free Program for babies, toddler and preschoolers. Watch online, Facebook and Instagram.
Online Screening of Film by Elementary School Filmmakers
Kohl Children’s Museum
April 26, 10 a.m.
kohlchildrensmuseum.org/special-events/one-earth/
Free. Kohl Children’s Museum will host an online screening of “We Can All Help the Earth!,” a five-minute film by child filmmakers Zoe and Jada Nevels.
Virtual Home Buyers Workshop
La Grange Public Library
April 27, 7 p.m.
Free. The La Grange Public Library will host an online presentation by Jody Wise, who will discuss the details of getting a mortgage and the impact of COVID-19 on the housing market. Registration is required.
Harry Potter Trivia
Thomas Ford Memorial Library
April 27, 7 p.m.
RSVP to the Facebook event that will feature an evening of trivia from the Harry Potter series.
Oak Park Public Library welcomes Zoom
Oak Park Public Library
April 29, 3:30-4 p.m.
Free, Hear what our librarians are reading, listening to, and watching while at home. Join the chat to share or to ask what you should read, watch, and listen to next.
French Conversation Hour / Heure de Conversation Francaise
Oak Park Public Library
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April 29, 7-8 p.m.
Free. Join conversation or you can rattle off long stories, all are welcome. No class, no formal lesson—just practice for current French speakers. Register in Zoom now “
Online Book Discussion – “The Mountains Sing”
Clarendon Hills Public Library
April 29, 7 p.m.
The Library will be discussing “The Mountains Sing” through Zoom. Register so we can invite you to the Zoom meeting. The book is currently available through the library’s HOOPLA service and can be checked out for 21 days.
Nature-Based Home Learning Resources
Morten Arboretum
No specific date
Explore Arboretum online learning resources for all ages, and take advantage of these opportunities to continue connecting with trees and nature from home. See links for children, families and teachers, and also for lifelong learners and gardeners with numerous online courses and webinars.
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