Costume Exchange, Abe Lincoln, Murder in the Garden and more

Whether you're trying to whip up a Halloween costume for your child, considering retiring, a history buff, a murder mystery fan, curious about spirits and seances, or into crafts, there's an October event for you at the Clarendon Hills Library. Go to clarendonhillslibrary.org for more details and to register for any of these programs.

Saturday, October 5, 9:30 am–3 pm (or while supplies last):
Halloween Costume Exchange
Come choose a gently-used costume that your child will love!

Monday, October 7, 7 pm–8 pm:
Financial Intelligence: Putting it all together
Certified Financial Planner Greg Kurinec helps you plan for your retirement.

Tuesday, October 8 and Tuesday, October 15, 2 pm–3 pm:
Naval Battles of the Pacific
In this two-part program, author Robert Mueller dramatically recounts the World War II naval battles in which the U.S. fought to overcome the supremacy of the Imperial Japanese Navy.

Wednesday, October 9, 7 pm–8 pm via Zoom:
Being Imperfect with Erika Sánchez
Enjoy a virtual conversation with Erika Sánchez, award-winning author of I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter.

Thursday, October 17, 7 pm–8 pm:
The Political Lincoln: Honest Abe on Campaigns and Elections
Hear Honest Abe (as portrayed by Kevin Wood) dish about campaigns and elections.

Monday, October 21, 7 pm via Zoom:
Gardening Can Be Murder
Join author, gardener, and avid mystery fan Marta McDowell for a chat about how many famous mystery writers have found inspiration in the sinister side of gardening.

Tuesday, October 22, 7 pm–8 pm:
Spirits & Seances
Rebecca Tulloch joins us to talk about how the American Spiritualist movement began, how mediums work, and show us photos taken by "spirit photographers." We'll even have a mock seance.

Thursday, October 24, 7 pm–8 pm:
Beginning Felting: Make a Ghost
Learn craft felting basics as you make a cute little ghost perfect for the Halloween season.