The Beckham Experiment and American Icon, reviewed by Lester Munson, sports commentator and ESPN editor.
Great Decisions
Wed., Mar. 24, 7 pm
“Europe's Far East”
St. Charles Public Library
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Henri Matisse, from Painting to Paper Collage
Monday, March 29, 7 p.m.
Matisse is widely regarded as one of modern art's greats. In anticipation of a Matisse exhibit in Chicago scheduled this year, art historian Jeff Mishur presents this lecture that examines Matisse's career from his association with the Fauves, or Wild Beasts, to his work with paper cutouts. The program will explore Matisse's fascination with the processes of making art as well as his connections with fellow modernists such as Pablo Picasso.
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New Lyceum Lecture Series
Tues., April 6, 7 pm
“The Sustainable Food Movement–Benefits and Barriers”
Award-winning reporter Monica Eng will discuss the local and sustainable food movement. Why is sustainable food costly, how can it become accessible to more people, and what are the barriers that inhibit the success of the sustainable food movement? Eng is a food and investigative reporter for the Chicago Tribune.
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Book Discussion
Tues., Apr. 13, 7:30 pm
Hunger of Memory by Richard Rodriguez. In this memoir of his school years, Rodriguez writes about his love of learning, the loneliness of achieving an educational level far beyond that of his immigrant parents, and his experience of speaking English at school and Spanish at home.
: The Monsters of Templeton by Lauren Groff
The Anime Club
Thurs., Mar. 11, 7 pm
Wed., Mar. 24, 7 pm
Thurs., Apr. 8, 7 pm
Wed., Apr. 21, 7 pm
This club is for anime and manga enthusiasts age 13–19. Learn more about anime and manga, preview new anime movies, and enjoy refreshments. Registration is not required. For more information call Lee Blakley, (630) 879-4777.
To register for computer classes, please call the Library at (630) 879-4777.
Introduction to Microsoft Word 2007, Part 1
Mon., Mar. 29, 9 am FULL
Learn how to create a document in Microsoft Word, including how to edit; change font style and size; underline, italicize, make bold, and center text; and save.
Searching the Internet
Tues., Jan. 12, 9 am
Fri., Mar. 12, 9 am FULL
Learn to use the Google search engine to find information. Learn general search tips, recommended search strategies, alternatives to search engines and how to evaluate Web sites.
Introduction to Email
Fri., March 19, 9 am FULL
This is an introduction to free, web-based e-mail. Learn how to read, send, and manage e-mail messages.
Introduction to Microsoft Word 2007, Part 2
Going beyond the basics: Learn to change font or background colors; insert and format text boxes, clip art, and photographs; use bulleted or numbered lists; create tables; use lines, arrows, or autoshapes; and use page setup. Participants should have attended Part 1 or have equivalent experience.
Reference Databases at the Library
Tues., Feb. 2, 7 pm
The Library subscribes to more than 25 online databases that contain millions of full-text articles from magazines, newspapers, and authoritative reference works. Learn how to search databases in business, health, education, reading suggestions, and more.
Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint 2007
Wed., Feb. 3, 9 am
Learn how to create, print, and deliver a presentation by choosing a slide layout; adding and editing text; and saving the file.
Shopping on the Internet
Tues., Apr. 20, 9 am
Learn to use Amazon and eBay. Amazon is a gigantic department store available only on the Web; eBay is the largest online auction site in the world. Learn how to search both sites and make purchases.
Résumé Writing Basics
Thurs., Apr. 15, 9 am
Learn how to create a simple, professional looking résumé using Microsoft Word 2007 templates. Find the format that fits your needs and learn the fundamentals of writing a résumé. Learn how to send your résumé when applying online.
Computer Mouse Basics
Mon., May 3, 9 am
This class is perfect for first-time computer users. Learn how to use a mouse, which is the first step in becoming computer literate.
Introduction to the Internet
Wed., Mar. 10, 9 am Full
Learn the basics of navigating the Internet, including typing a web address, linking from one web site to another and conducting basic searches.
Introduction to Microsoft Excel 2007
Thurs., Mar. 11, 9 am Full
Learn how to design and create a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet, including how to use summation; formulas; insertion and deletion of rows and cells; autofill; sort; and other features.
Introduction to Microsoft Word 2007, Part 2
Mon., April 5, 9 a.m. FULL
Going beyond the basics: Learn to change font or background colors; insert and format text boxes, clip art, and photographs; use bulleted or numbered lists; create tables; use lines, arrows, or autoshapes; and use page setup. Participants should have attended Part 1 or have equivalent experience.
Reference Databases at the Library
The Library subscribes to more than 25 online databases that contain millions of full-text articles from magazines, newspapers, and authoritative reference works. Learn how to search databases in business, health, education, reading suggestions, and more.
Introduction to Email
Wed., Apr. 21, 9 am
This is an introduction to free, web-based e-mail. Learn how to read, send, and manage e-mail messages.