November Programs Coming to La Grange Public Library

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The La Grange Public Library will host adult programs and book discussions, as well as continued ongoing programs, through the month of November.

To participate in library programs, register by calling 708.215.3200 or clicking here for online registration.

Below are the program descriptions from the library newsletter.

Adult Programs:

The Invisible Black Pilots of WWII - Thursday, November 6, 7:00pm
Liaison pilots were the daredevil pilots of the war. They flew tiny, fabric-covered Piper Cub airplanes right into enemy fire for the purpose of spotting the enemy’s location and directing Allied artillery fire onto their heads. Liaison planes had no armaments, but the pilots had such guts and flying expertise that battlefield commanders were soon relying on them to drop food and medical supplies to Allied soldiers pinned down at the front or rescue fighter pilots downed behind enemy lines. Over 2,300 white pilots and around 55 black ones risked their lives this way. Together, they are credited with saving tens of thousands of American and Allied lives. Karyn Taylor’s father was one of those black pilots, most of whom were Tuskegee Airmen, and she tells her father’s story tonight. Please register. (5 min/ 50 max)

Chicago Goes to War: Our Town’s Role in Our Great Conflicts - Monday, November 10, 7:00pm
“Over There, Over There,” George M. Cohen’s call to battle and celebration of arms, has been sung many times in the last century. But when it comes to the Chicago experience, it could easily read “Over Here, Over There” as the Second City has played a key part in wartime America since 1812. Join musician/historian Clarence Goodman for a virtual tour of Chicago’s tour of duty. Please register. (5 min/ 60 max)

Recycled Book Holiday Wreaths - Monday, November 17, 6:30pm
Create a unique wreath made from the pages of old books during this hands-on program. Participants can choose from 2 styles, and leave with a 14” wreath. What a lovely holiday project! Registration required by 11/13. (5/min, 25/max)

Don’t Pay the College Sticker Price! - Monday, November 24, 7:00pm
College tuition is the largest expense many families will ever face. Joe Orsolini, an expert in college financial planning, will share strategies for maximizing financial aid and minimizing this financial burden. Please register. (5 min/ 50 max)

Book Discussions:

Beyond Borders Book Club - Tuesdays at 10:30am
November 11: The Gift of Rain by Tan Twan Eng

Great Books - Wednesday , November 19, 7:00pm
The Country Husband by John Cheever
Tomorrow and Tomorrow and So Forth by John Updike

Noir in a Bar - Tuesdays at 6:30pm
November 25 at : Wool by Hugh Howey

Adult Book Discussion - Thursday, November 20, 7:00pm
The Dinner by Herman Koch

Ongoing Programs
No need to register.

Knack for Knitting or Knot - Mondays at 7:00pm
Writers Workshop - 2nd & 4th Wednesdays of each month at 7:00pm