Adult Programs at the Wood Dale Public Library

Date: Saturday, March 13, 2010 Time: 10:30 AM

Participants in this hands on class will learn how to search the web to find information. Handouts of visited sites will be distributed. Class is limited to eight. Class will be repeated on April 24.

Date: Tuesday, March 16, 2010 Time: 7:30 PM

The title for the March 16 meeting is A Thread of Truth by Marie<br />Bostwick. A Thread of Truth is a tale of strength and courage that<br />connects quilting, community and friendship.

Date: Wednesday, March 17, 2010 Time: 7:00 PM

The popular book Loving Frank has ignited new interest nationwide in Frank Lloyd Wright. Learn about Wright himself and his architecture in the Midwest and elsewhere in this slide lecture. This program will address the time period covered by the novel as well as subsequent periods in Wright's architectural life. The program will be presented by art historian Jeff Mishur. Refreshments will be served.

Date: Tuesday, March 30, 2010 Time: 7:00 PM

Please join us when Peggy Garvin from Garvin Gardens returns to the Library. Peggy will bring fresh greens, decorations, and her expertise. Please bring your garden pruners to create a beautiful spring centerpiece. The cost is $10 per person. Refreshments will be served; registration is required!

Date: Tuesday, April 06, 2010 Time: 7:00 PM

Have you read a good book featuring science fiction or amazing scientific discoveries? Join us to have fun with science fiction and to learn more about the scientific wonders of the world. Registration is required. Refreshments and giveaways will be provided.

Date: Thursday, April 08, 2010 Time: 7:00 PM

DuPage County residents will gain knowledge on how to detect, remove, and prevent mold in their homes.

Date: Saturday, April 10, 2010 Time: 10:30 AM

Learn to use Word’s basic toolbars and commands to create, format, save and print documents.<br />Class is limited to eight.

Date: Tuesday, April 13, 2010 Time: 7:00 PM

Join the Wood Dale Public Library for the third session of Love and Forgiveness book discussions. On Tuesday, April 13 at 7 p.m., we will be discuss Jane Austen's Emma, a light story about a clueless lady who is meddling in other people's lives and making wrong decisions. The upcoming readings will be announced. Refreshments will be served.

Date: Saturday, April 17, 2010 Time: 10:00 AM

Join us for a Money Smart Week® presentation where you can take a close look at your spending habits and find out where you can save (a lot of) money! Families have found thousands of dollars by looking at what they are doing with their money.

Date: Sunday, April 18, 2010 Time: 2:00 PM

Did you just receive a camera during the holidays and are not quite sure how to use the camera and its many features? Come to professional photographer Roger Mattingley's class with your camera and your instruction booklet to learn how to take better digital pictures. Refreshments will be served.

Date: Tuesday, April 20, 2010 Time: 7:30 PM

The title for the April 20th meeting is Julie and Julia: My Year of<br />Cooking Dangerously by Julie Powell. Julie and Julia: My Year of<br />Cooking Dangerously is a memoir by a young woman lost and full of<br />no small amount of despair in her everyday life. She finds purpose<br />and enthusiasm for her life, thanks to Julia Child.

Date: Saturday, April 24, 2010 Time: 10:30 AM

Participants in this hands on class will learn how to search the web to find information. Handouts of visited sites will be distributed. Class is limited to eight.

Date: Wednesday, April 28, 2010 Time: 7:00 PM

Cupcakes, they’re the rage as completely edible and delicious works of art. Learn to decorate them with Wood Dale’s expert Fran Hargadon in the Library’s new programming center. Space is limited, so sign up soon!

Date: Thursday, May 06, 2010 Time: 10:00 AM

This class is available to drivers of all ages, from beginning drivers to senior citizens. You can expect to learn current rules of the road, defensive driving techniques, and how to operate your vehicle more safely in today's increasingly challenging driving environment. You'll learn adjustments to accommodate common age-related changes in vision, hearing, and reaction time. After completing the course, you will have a greater appreciation of driving challenges and how to avoid potential collisions and injuries to yourself and others. You may even receive a discount on your car insurance rates. Refreshments will be served.