Plenty for adults to do in January at area libraries

Local libraries will offer a variety of adult programs and to get you out of the house during January. Here's a look at some of the planned activities:

Jan. 18
Batavia Mayor Jeff Schielke will present “Batavia’s Revisionist History: Old Stories, New Endings” at noon at the Batavia Public Library. The presentation is part of the Books Between Bites program. Admission is free, no registration is required, and attendees are encouraged to bring a sandwich to enjoy. For more information about the program, call the library at 630-879-1393, ext. 500.

The St. Charles Public Library will explore Afghanistan and Pakistan in the next installment of its Great Decisions series at 7 p.m. Those interested in attending are encouraged to pick up a copy of the briefing book at the library and be ready to discuss the article. Admission is free and no registration is required. For more information, call the library at 630-584-0076

Jan. 21
The Messenger Public Library in North Aurora will screen “My Man Godfrey” at 2 p.m. The screwball comedy stars Carole Lombard and William Powell and received six Oscar nominations in 1936. The movie is part of the library’s Cinema Classics Sunday. Admission is free, but registration is encouraged. For more information or to register, call the library at 630-896-0240.

The Sugar Grove Public Library will welcome Leslie Goddard as she presents an historical portrayal of Louisa May Alcott, author of “Little Women,” at 3:30 p.m. The program features Alcott sharing life stories, her struggles as a writer, and the success of “Little Women,” which was published in 1868, 150 years ago this year.

Clarence Goodman will discuss Serial Killers of the Victorian Era at 7 p.m. at the Geneva Public Library. Goodman will talk about a few of the serial killers in Chicago’s early years. The presentation is the first of two Goodman will deliver in January at the library. The second installment is scheduled for Jan. 29. For more information, call the library at 630-232-0780.

Jan. 23
The St. Charles Public Library will host Organizing Your Home, featuring Lynn Gooding, a professional organizer, at 7 p.m. Gooding will offer tips and strategies for organizing your home, office and schedule. Admission is free, but registration is encouraged.

Jan. 24
The Sycamore Public Library will host Eating Well This Winter, featuring Rachel Koroscik, a healthy culinary coordinator at Northwestern Medicine, at 6 p.m. The interactive cooking demonstration will offer recipes and tips for healthy eating throughout the winter months.

Jan. 27
The St. Charles Public Library will conduct its fourth annual seed swap from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Participants do not need to bring seeds to take seeds, but it is encouraged. The event will include the library’s heirloom seed collection. Drop-ins are welcome, but registration is encouraged.
Jan. 28
The Batavia Public Library’s Sundays on Stage series will host Fiesta, a music program featuring Spanish and Caribbean Island songs, a 2 p.m. Admission is free, but registration is encouraged.

Jan. 29
Clarence Goodman returns to the Geneva Public Library at 7 p.m. to present the second installment of his two-part discussion about serial killers.

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