Name: Antique Appraisal
Start: 2026-05-14T18:00
End: 2026-05-14T20:00:00-05:00
Location: Main Library

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Antique Appraisal

Old Coins, Currency, and Gold or Silver Jewelry

2026-05-14 18:00:00 2026-05-14 20:00:00 America/Chicago Antique Appraisal What are your old coins, currency and gold or silver jewelry worth? Dave Ekstrom, an American Numismatic Association member, presents on coin values and appraisals. R Main Library - Cook Room

Thursday, May 14
6:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-05-14 18:00:00 2026-05-14 20:00:00 America/Chicago Antique Appraisal What are your old coins, currency and gold or silver jewelry worth? Dave Ekstrom, an American Numismatic Association member, presents on coin values and appraisals. R Main Library - Cook Room

Main Library

Cook Room

What are your old coins, currency and gold or silver jewelry worth? Dave Ekstrom, an American Numismatic Association member, presents on coin values and appraisals. R

Appraisals limited to 3 items per person.

Money Goals Month is a month-long library wide initiative promoting relevant techniques and goals for financial education, including budgeting and planning.

R = Registration required.

AGE GROUP: | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | Business & Career | Adult |

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Discover the difference between butterflies and moths and learn about their lifecycles through hands-on activities presented by educators from Lake County Forest Preserves. TR

Rise & Read Morning Book Discussion - Good Material by Dolly Alderton

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Tue, May 12, 11:00am - 11:45am

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Tue, May 12, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

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Tue, May 12, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

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Wed, May 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

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Jewelry Making Extravaganza - Ages 12 and older

Wed, May 13, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Launch Pad

Learn jewelry making techniques using our collection of beads and jewelry supplies to create a unique piece to take home. R

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Wed, May 13, 6:00pm - 6:45pm

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Wed, May 13, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

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Thu, May 14, 9:30am - 11:30am

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Office Hours w Cook Co Commissioner Scott Britton's Office - A visit with Commissioner Britton's staff

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Thu, May 14, 4:00pm - 4:45pm

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Antique Appraisal - Old Coins, Currency, and Gold or Silver Jewelry

Thu, May 14, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Cook Room

What are your old coins, currency and gold or silver jewelry worth? Dave Ekstrom, an American Numismatic Association member, presents on coin values and appraisals. R

This event is full

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Lake Room

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Antique Appraisal

Old Coins, Currency, and Gold or Silver Jewelry

Thursday, May 146:00pm - 8:00pm

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Thursday, May 14
6:00pm - 8:00pm