Money Goals Month

WHAT ARE YOUR OLD COINS, CURRENCY AND GOLD OR SILVER JEWELRY WORTH?

Monday, April 3, 7-8:30 pm

Dave Ekstrom, an American Numismatic Association member, presents on coin values and appraisals. Learn the value of your collection. Three items per person. R

Caring For Keepsakes

Tuesday, April 4, 7-8 pm

Learn how to care for historical and everyday objects from Ellie Carlson of Ellie Presents, including restoring old photographs and adapting museum storage techniques for home use. R

YOUR MONEY, YOUR LIFE

Tuesday, April 11, 7-8 pm

Learn about the five pillars of financial planning, including investments, estate and tax planning, wealth accumulation and distribution, and insurance, from Ed Gjertsen II, CEO of Engage Wealth Group. In-person or Zoom program with a virtual speaker. R

SELF-CARE WITH AYURVEDA

Monday, April 3, 6:30-8 pm

Swati Mhaske of Hemaveda Ayurveda teaches Ayurveda essentials and self-care practices for holistic healing. Ayurveda is India’s ancient, continually-practiced medical system. R

WRITER’S WORKSHOP

Tuesdays: April 4 and May 2, 6:30-8:45 pm

Ages 18 and older. Share your work with others in a supportive atmosphere at this monthly community writers’ group led by author Ginnie Foley. R

SEW THRIFTY: COUPON ORGANIZER

Wednesday, April 12, 5-6:30 pm or Friday, April 14, 6-7:30 pm

Ages 12 and older. Learn to sew a pouch with compartments for coupons. R

GETTING WHAT YOU’RE WORTH: NEGOTIATING JOB OFFERS, RAISES AND PROMOTIONS

Monday, April 24, 7-8 pm

Learn how to confidently negotiate for a higher salary during a job offer from Gina McClowry, owner of Gina McClowry Consulting. This program is in collaboration with Lake Cook Career Collaborative member libraries. R

Wills And Trusts

Wednesday, April 26, 7-8:30 pm

Learn about wills, trusts, powers of attorney, probate, guardianship and the importance of planning from attorney Jacob K. Ehrensaft. R

THE DANDELION: FRIEND, FOE OR FOOD?

Wednesday, April 5, 2-3 pm

Join Adult Services Assistant Juli as she shares the history and varied uses of the common dandelion in celebration of National Dandelion Day. R

Puzzle Exchange

Saturday, April 8, 11 am -12 pm

Bring your used but well-loved puzzles (no missing pieces, please) to trade with other puzzle enthusiasts. Puzzles may be dropped off outside the Lake Room starting at 10 am for setup. The program will begin at 11 am. Please drop off puzzles only on the day of the program due to space constraints. Taping the puzzle boxes is recommended. Members interested in volunteering at this event, please email volunteer@itpld.org for an application. NR

Radio Goes To War

Monday, April 10, 2-3 pm

Examine radio’s pivotal role during WWII through sound clips of news broadcasts, presidential speeches and entertainment shows that kept people informed while boosting morale. R

Crescent Moon String Art

Thursday, April 13, 7-8 pm

Make string art with a corkboard and pins. Materials provided. R

Sri Lankan Kandyan Dance

Sunday, April 16, 2-3 pm

In celebration of the Sri Lankan New Year, join Mandala South Asian Performing Arts for a performance of the Udaratan Kandyan dance. R

LA BAMBA: LATIN AMERICAN JOURNEY

Sunday, April 23, 1-2 pm

Folk guitarist and singer Nelson Sosa performs Latin American rhythms and discusses the influence of geography, culture and customs on the music. Participants can try out flags and percussion instruments. R

Ease Into Spring With Gentle Yoga For All Levels

Monday, April 24, 2-3 pm

Wheeling Park District staff will lead a beginner yoga class, open to all members regardless of experience. A signed waiver will be required to participate in the yoga aspect of the program. Waivers provided at the program. R

Designer Hacks For Easy Fresh Flower Arranging

Monday, May 1, 7-8:30 pm

Heather Coughlin, the owner of Pure Bloom Flowers, presents a tutorial on flower arranging along with a live demonstration and a handout. Materials provided. R

QUACK OR FACT?

Thursday, May 4, 2-3 pm

Explore the facts and myths of colonial medicine with a humorous touch from Ehris Urban and Velya Jancz-Urban, owners of Grounded Goodwife. Discover historic remedies such as strange tonics, outlandish remedies and curious cures. In-person or Zoom program with a virtual speaker. R

How To Manage Anxiety And Stress

Thursday, May 11, 7-8 pm

Ages 19 and older. Learn to manage stress and anxiety with techniques such as cognitive restructuring, positive outlooks, stress reduction and realistic expectations from licensed clinical professional counselor Kathy Kirk. R

POETRY, PROSE AND PASTRIES

Saturday, May 13, 1-3 pm

Share original poetry or prose and listen to others while enjoying pastries. Read published works or select from pre-printed pages provided by the library. R

Introduction To Mushroom Identification

Monday, May 15, 2-3:30 pm

Certified wild mushroom expert Hunter LeDuc teaches the basics of mushroom identification in this class that explores the basic characteristics of fungi including cap and stipe features, how to use a key, make a spore print and more. R

Selected Radio Shows

Saturday, May 20, 2-3 pm

Join the Lake County Radio Players as they perform scripts from “The Great Gildersleeve,” “Abbott and Costello” and a special surprise. R

The Basics And Benefits Of Electric Vehicles

Wednesday, May 24, 7-8 pm

Kate Carney, Cook County Department of Environment & Sustainability Community Outreach Coordinator, discusses the basics of electric vehicles (EVs), their benefits and address common misconceptions. R

ELEANOR ROOSEVELT: HISTORICAL PORTRAYAL

Tuesday, May 30, 2-3 pm

Scholar and actress Leslie Goddard presents a portrayal of Eleanor Roosevelt through a performance based on her personal writings. R

THE WOMAN KING (2022)

Tuesday, April 18, 6-8:15 pm or Thursday, April 20, 2-4:15 pm

An all-female warrior group defended the African kingdom of Dahomey in the 1800s. General Nanisca trains a new generation to fight a new threat. Rated PG-13 for violence, disturbing content, themes, brief language and partial nudity. R

TICKET TO PARADISE (2022)

Tuesday, May 16, 6-7:45 pm or Thursday, May 18, 2-3:45 pm

DANNY TREJO TALKS TACOS, HOLLYWOOD AND REDEMPTION

Tuesday, April 4, 7-8 pm

Danny Trejo, actor, author and restaurateur, has achieved success in the entertainment industry through an atypical path, including prison time, helping troubled youth and restaurant ventures. R

SECRETS OF THE PUZZLE MASTER: A CONVERSATION WITH WILL SHORTZ

Tuesday, April 25, 7-8 pm

What’s an enigmatologist? It’s Will Shortz, the world’s only academically accredited puzzle master. This event includes a unique, interactive surprise for participants. R

A man and his ex-wife go to Bali to stop their daughter’s wedding to a seaweed farmer, reigniting their past affection. Rated PG-13 for some strong language and brief suggestive material. R

Village Of Wheeling Social Workers At The Library

Thursdays: April 6 & 20 and May 4 & 18, 10 am-2 pm

Social workers from the Village of Wheeling will be present on the second floor for private meetings with members every other Thursday in a designated study room. NR

LUNANA: A YAK IN THE CLASSROOM (2019)

Thursday, April 27, 2-4 pm

A disillusioned schoolteacher is sent to the most isolated school in the world, deep in the Himalayan glaciers, cut off from modern life. His new classroom lacks electricity and even a blackboard. This film is not rated in the United States and contains some tobacco and alcohol use. It will be shown in Dzongkha with English subtitles as part of the library’s Cultural Programming Series. R

MANAKAMANA (2013)

Tuesday, May 30, 6-8 pm

Cable cars in Nepal transport visitors to the Manakamana Temple. Shot inside these cable cars, the film explores culture, religion, technology and modernity. This film is not rated in the United States but is suitable for all ages and will be shown in Nepali with English subtitles as part of the library’s Cultural Programming Series. R

Civic Spotlight is a monthly series aimed at engaging our members around issues that impact society, from local to global, through educational lectures, film screenings and community conversations.

He Named Me Malala

Monday, April 17, 6:30-8 pm

This documentary offers an intimate portrait of Malala Yousafzai, a Nobel Peace Prize Laureate who was targeted by the Taliban for her advocacy of girls’ education. Following the assault against her, which sparked global support for her work, she recovered and established the Malala Fund with the goal of promoting girls’ education. Rated PG-13 for thematic elements, disturbing images and threats. R

BUILDING BRIDGES: JAPANESE AND JAPANESE

AMERICANS’ INCARCERATION AND ITS RELEVANCE TO RACISM

TODAY

Monday, May 15, 6:30-8 pm

Join us to learn about the history of anti-Asian sentiment in America from the 1840s to 1941. Led by media, labor unions and community leaders, these campaigns had a significant impact on Japanese Americans, particularly on the West Coast. Jean Mishima from the Chicago Japanese American Historical Society shares how these events continue to shape our society today. R