BOOK DISCUSSIONS RISE & READ MORNING

Call the library to register and reserve a copy of the book for pickup at the hold shelf or drive-up window. Register for one session only.

The Secrets We Kept By Lara Prescott

Tuesday, April 11, 10:30-11:30 am or Thursday, April 13, 10:30-11:30 am

Registration and book pickup begins March 14. This literary love story tells the tale of Boris Pasternak and his mistress and muse, Olga Ivinskaya. Olga, who was sent to the Gulag, served as inspiration for the character Lara in Pasternak’s novel Doctor Zhivago. Their story is one of extraordinary intrigue and risk. R

WILD WOMEN AND THE BLUES BY DENNY S. BRYCE

Tuesday, May 9, 10:30-11:30 am or Thursday, May 11, 10:30-11:30 am

Registration and book pickup begins April 11. Chicago’s Jazz Age comes to vibrant life in this evocative novel that links the stories of an ambitious 1920s chorus girl and a modern-day film student. R

Our library offers an online genealogy newsletter, titled Relatively Speaking. Each quarterly issue includes relevant articles and information, upcoming programs, new additions to the collection and more. Previous newsletters are archived on the website at: itpld.info/Genealogy

Genealogy Interest Group

Thursday, April 6, 7-8 pm

Join a meeting to explore library databases, research your family tree and connect with other enthusiasts and skilled staff. Suitable for beginners and experienced researchers alike. R

SPRING QUARTER | APRIL 10-JUNE 16

NO CLASSES ON MONDAY, MAY 29 - MEMORIAL DAY

ESL registration is by ticket only on the first day of class and is first-come, first served. Tickets are available 15 minutes before the first class of each level.

• Limit: 24 tickets per class.

• Students must attend all classes in the 10-week quarter.

• No registration after week three (April 28).

ESL VOLUNTEER TRAINING

Thursday, April 6, 7-8 pm

Friday, April 7, 1-2 pm

Current ESL Volunteers can attend one of our training sessions each quarter. Sessions will include updates to ESL and library services, training related to ESL tutoring and instruction and time to network with other volunteers. Register by calling the Adult Services desk at 847.459.4100 ext. 3 or email eslvolunteer@itpld.org. R

Digital Connections

Cut The Cable

Discover ways to eliminate or lower your cable bill. R

CLOUD STORAGE VS. HARD DRIVES

Google Drive, DropBox, iCloud vs hard drives. R

GOOGLE DRIVE

Photos and documents. Gmail account/password required. R

GOOGLE DOCS

Classes

BEGINNING ESL

Mondays and Fridays: April 10-June 16, 1-2:30 pm

Learn basic conversation. Begin to speak with words about family, home, food and other simple phrases. TR

INTERMEDIATE ESL

Mondays and Fridays Daytime:

April 10-June 16, 10-11:30 am or Tuesday and Thursday Evenings:

April 11-June 15, 7-8:30 pm

Improve your speaking during this class through conversation practice. Learn basic grammar and practice speaking with tongue twisters. TR

ADVANCED ESL

Tuesdays and Thursdays: April 11-June 15, 1-2:30 pm

Speak with confidence. Learn phrasal verbs, grammar and correct pronunciation. Advanced students may meet with a tutor once a week. TR

ESL LAB HOURS | Monday, Wednesday & Friday: 11 am-4 pm

Tuesday & Thursday: 2-8 pm | Saturday & Sunday: Closed

SUMMER QUARTER | JULY 6-SEPTEMBER 8

NO CLASSES ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 - LABOR DAY

April 19 7-8:30 pm

April 26 7-8:30 pm

May 3 7-8:30 pm

Free Microsoft Word alternative. Gmail account/password required. R Wednesday, May 10 7-8:30 pm

GOOGLE SHEETS

Free Microsoft Excel alternative. Gmail account/password required. R

GOOGLE CALENDAR

Inserting, deleting, changing appointments & color coding. Gmail account/password required. R

May 17 7-8:30 pm

May 24 7-8:30 pm

RESUME REVIEW & CAREER COACHING APPOINTMENTS

Attendees can request in-person meetings in Study Room I or virtually over Zoom. Please select an appointment environment when registering for a session. You will receive an email with additional information on how to participate after you register. R

Tuesday Evenings: April 11 & 18 and May 16 & 23 6-7 pm or 7-8 pm

Sunday Afternoons: April 16 and May 21 12:15-1:15 pm, 1:15-2:15 pm or 2:15-3:15 pm

One-hour reviews with a career specialist include:

• Applicant Tracking System optimization

• Career and interview coaching

• Job scanning and searching

• LinkedIn refreshing

• Personal branding

Retirement Financial Planning

Wednesdays: April 12, 6-6:30 pm or 6:30-7 pm and May 17, 1-1:30 pm or 1:30-2 pm

Jason Clarke, a financial advisor, will meet for 1-1 appointments to discuss retirement planning. Suitable for those starting out and those already retired. R

Online Safety

Tuesday, May 9, 7-8 pm

Michael Gershbein, founder of Very Smart People, emphasizes the significance of online safety and provides tips to avoid common scams and protect your security. R

STOCKS: THE NUTS AND BOLTS

Wednesday, May 31, 7-8 pm

Jason Clarke, a financial advisor at Edward Jones, explains how stocks fit into long-term financial planning. The program covers topics such as common vs preferred stock, dividends, investment strategy, and methods of owning stock. R

Looking for a job or looking to get ahead in your current job? Start here to find assistance, information, and resources available to you at no cost from your local library.

Have a basic question about your device and want to try Cloud Library, Hoopla, or another library app? Talk to library staff about these topics and more. R

TECH ASSISTANCE FOR ANDROID DEVICES

TECH ASSISTANCE

TECH ASSISTANCE FOR APPLE DEVICES

Monday, April 3 3:30-4 pm or 4:15-4:45 pm

Monday, April 10

Thursdays: April 20 & May 18

Wednesday, May 31

7-7:45 pm or 8-8:45 pm 10-10:45 am or 11-11:45 am 7-7:45 pm or 8-8:45 pm

Monday, May 1 3:30-4 pm or 4:15-4:45 pm

Learn About Your Photos Before Summer Vacation

Monday, April 17, 7-8 pm Learn about phone or tablet features to help organize and edit your photos in time for summer vacation. R