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Kevin Wood's Time in a Bottle
2025-01-26 14:00:00 2025-01-26 15:30:00 America/Chicago Kevin Wood's Time in a Bottle Join us on a nostalgic journey using patter and song to remember the good and the bad, the laughter and the tears, blending comedy and warm, heart-touching ballads into a rollercoaster of emotions. R Main Library - Lake Cook Room

Sunday, January 26
2:00pm - 3:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-01-26 14:00:00 2025-01-26 15:30:00 America/Chicago Kevin Wood's Time in a Bottle Join us on a nostalgic journey using patter and song to remember the good and the bad, the laughter and the tears, blending comedy and warm, heart-touching ballads into a rollercoaster of emotions. R Main Library - Lake Cook Room

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Lake Cook Room

Join us on a nostalgic journey using patter and song to remember the good and the bad, the laughter and the tears, blending comedy and warm, heart-touching ballads into a rollercoaster of emotions. R

Nationally known cabaret artist Kevin Wood recently appeared in Chicago at the Borscht Belt Festival in Ellenville, NY, Boston and Palm Springs. Kevin is an active member of Chicago Cabaret Professionals, an avid pickleball enthusiast, a gym rat and a substitute church musician/choral director. He has yet to understand the concept of retirement! He has appeared at The Park West Theater, Davenport's, the Epiphany Center, Venus Cabaret and many other Chicagoland venues. He is joined for this performance of "Time in a Bottle" by award-winning pianist/composer Beckie Menzie at the keyboard.

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Main Library - Training Lab
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Main Library - Lake Cook Room
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Main Library - Youth Activity Room
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Thu, Jan 16, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Lake Room
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Main Library - Youth Activity Room
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Fri, Jan 17, 11:00am - 11:30am
Main Library - Youth Activity Room
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Main Library - Training Lab
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Main Library - Lake Cook Room
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Main Library - Lake Cook Room
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Main Library - Conference Room I
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This event is full
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Main Library - Conference Room I
Kickstart your career with a one-hour resume review with a career specialist. Resume Review and Career Coaching Services start with the foundation of resume writing. R
This event is full
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Main Library - Conference Room I
Kickstart your career with a one-hour resume review with a career specialist. Resume Review and Career Coaching Services start with the foundation of resume writing. R
This event is full
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Main Library - Lake Room
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Mon, Jan 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Youth Activity Room
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This event is full
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This event is full
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Thu, Jan 23, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
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This event is full
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Mozart's Birthday Concert
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Main Library - Lake Cook Room
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Kevin Wood's Time in a Bottle
Sun, Jan 26, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Main Library - Lake Cook Room
Join us on a nostalgic journey using patter and song to remember the good and the bad, the laughter and the tears, blending comedy and warm, heart-touching ballads into a rollercoaster of emotions. R
Middle School Book Club | Grades 6-8 - Cathedral of Bones by A.J. Steiger
Mon, Jan 27, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Lake Cook Room
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Please contact the library to register for this event.
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Main Library - Training Lab
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Noisy Time - Ages 2-5 with a caregiver
Tue, Jan 28, 10:00am - 10:30am
Main Library - Youth Activity Room
Explore the world around us with stories, rhymes and a lot of music and movement. TR
Rise & Read Morning Book Discussion - The Bandit Queens by Parini Shroff
Tue, Jan 28, 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Library - Lake Room
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This event is full
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Tue, Jan 28, 10:45am - 11:15am
Main Library - Youth Activity Room
Explore the world around us with stories, rhymes and lots of music and movement. TR
Paint and Steep Tea - Reserved for Adult Indian Trails Library cardholders only
Tue, Jan 28, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Lake Room
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Tue, Jan 28, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
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Tue, Jan 28, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Cook Room
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Tue, Jan 28, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Lake Room
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Read to Learn Registration/Testing
Wed, Jan 29, 9:00am - 12:15pm
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Wed, Jan 29, 7:00pm - 7:45pm
Main Library - Training Lab
Have a basic question about your device and thinking of trying Cloud Library, Hoopla or another library app? Talk to library staff about these topics and more. R
Chat & Play Cafe - Ages birth - 24 months with a caregiver
Thu, Jan 30, 9:30am - 11:00am
Main Library - Lake Cook Room
Join unstructured playtime for you and baby. Enjoy coffee, a sweet treat and conversation while the little ones socialize and play. The new format allows you to join and leave at your convenience. NR
Winter-ful Crafts - Grades K-5
Thu, Jan 30, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Youth Activity Room
Celebrate the season with activities and crafts for all skill levels. TR
DIY Bookends - Grades 9-12
Thu, Jan 30, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Lake Room
Bring your bookshelf to the next level with these bookends. R
Toddler Storytime - Ages 2-3 with a caregiver
Fri, Jan 31, 10:00am - 10:30am
Main Library - Youth Activity Room
Start your day with books, rhymes and songs. TR
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3-5 with a caregiver
Fri, Jan 31, 11:00am - 11:30am
Main Library - Youth Activity Room
Boost early literacy skills with books, movement and songs. TR
Bow Ties & Bandanas for Shelter Pets - Ages 11 and older.
Fri, Jan 31, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Main Library - Launch Pad
Sew a pet bow tie or bandana for donation to Heartland Animal Shelter. Basic sewing machine skills are required to participate. R
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Adult Subscription Bag: African American Literature Theme - Reserved for Adult Indian Trails Library cardholders only
Sat, Feb 01, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Main Library
Enjoy a customized subscription bag that includes 2 books and themed goodies. Our theme will focus on African American authors. R
Pop Tart Pillows - Grades 1-3 with a caregiver
Sat, Feb 01, 10:00am - 11:30am
Main Library - Lake Cook Room
Create a cozy toaster treat-shaped pillow with basic stitches, hot glue and felt. R
Pop Tart Pillows - Grades 4-8
Sat, Feb 01, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Main Library - Lake Cook Room
Create a cozy toaster treat-shaped pillow with basic stitches, hot glue and felt. R
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