Learn A Language At The Library

Parliamo Italiano (Let’s Speak Italian)

Wednesdays, March 1 and 15, 7–8 p.m. Room I

Interested in learning, improving, or maintaining your spoken Italian? Join our Italian teacher to grow your language abilities! All levels welcome.

Hablemos Español (Let’s Speak Spanish)

Monday, March 6, 6–7 p.m. / Room H Monday, March 20, 6–7 p.m. / Zoom

A conversation club to improve and practice your Spanish en la Biblioteca! Meet other Spanish learners and speakers in your community and brush up your skills. All levels welcome.

Parlons Français (Let’s Speak French)

Tuesdays, March 14 and 28, 7–8 p.m. / Zoom

Join a resident native speaker and grow your language abilities. All levels welcome.

Sunday Musicale: Angela James

Sunday, March 12, 2–3 p.m. Hendrickson Room

Angela James’ rich, crooning style is inspired by singers from her upbringing in Tennessee. James’ latest album, Now That I Have You, is an embrace and celebration of a new phase of life. Her debut LP, Way Down Deep, was called one of the best Chicago records of 2014 by Red Eye/Chicago Tribune, and her music has been praised by WBEZ, the Chicago Reader, the Chicago Tribune and Tiny Mix Tapes. She will be joined by pedal steel player, Jordan Martins.

Sponsored by Friends of the Library.

First Time Homebuyer’s Workshop

Tuesday, March 14, 7–8:30 p.m. Cardinal Room

Join us for this informative workshop that will help you get ready to buy a home whether it’s this year or down the road. Learn the most up-to-date information on real estate market trends, the mortgage process and home inspections. Sue Duchek of Picket Fence Realty, Rich Eisenhuth of HomeTrust Mortgage and David Clark and Judson Anderson of J&D Home Inspection will help demystify the process and prepare you for your next steps.

Get Help: Connect with Local Government

Tuesday, March 14, 4–6 p.m. /Hendrickson Room

Meet with staff members from the offices of your elected officials and get quick access to their services, information and resources. Drop in to learn what is available and how the offices of your representatives can help. Featuring staff members from the offices of Senator Ann Gillespie, State Rep. Mark Walker and Cook County Commissioner Scott Britton.