On December 1, 1958, a fire broke out in the basement of the Our Lady of the Angels School in Chicago; ninety-two children and three nuns perished as a result.  Jim Gibbons will present an informative program about this terrible tragedy, based on newspaper articles, eyewitness accounts, and a personal connection.

We’re reading Sarah’s Key by Tatiana de Rosnay for the library’s book group in February.  A writer investigates the history of Sarah Starzynski and her family, who were rounded up in Paris and then transported to Auschwitz in 1942.  Copies are available at the front desk.  No registration is

Are you hungry for knowledge about lunch counters, drive-ins, railroad dining cars, and other such eateries?  Dave Clark will tell the fascinating story of the 20th century American dining revolution through words, photos, and music.  This program is for those 18 & up,

Come and play Bingo after hours at the library!  There is a prize for each game played, plus snacks and beverages will be provided.  This program is for women 21 years & up.  Space is limited, and you must sign up in advance.  Get ready for B-I-N-G-O!

Do you have boxes of family photos lying about, or is your computer so full of pictures you don’t know what you have?  Monica Lee will teach you how to organize a lifetime of photos as well as address such topics as what to do with old home movies and how to digitize old photos.

Alice Wagner will talk about numerous strange occurrences and reported ghost sightings in our community as well as in the McHenry County area.  This program will last for about an hour and is for ages 18 & up.

We’re reading The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein for the library’s book discussion group in January.  A dog named Enzo narrates this story about his owner’s attempt to get through one of life’s rough patches.  Copies are available at the front desk.  No registration is requir

Featuring the 2011 comedy/drama (98 minutes, rated PG-13) starring Tom Hanks and Julia Roberts.  A middle-aged man named Larry Crowne loses his job, enrolls in community college, and reinvents himself.  Movie snacks are provided; no registration is required.

It’s Reader’s Choice for the December meeting- we are each choosing a collection of short stories to read.  Numerous selections are available at the front desk (or, pick out your own book).  No registration is required. 

We are showing the 2011 drama (120 minutes, rated PG-13) starring Reese Witherspoon, Robert Pattinson, and Hal Holbrook.  This movie is based on the book Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen.  Set in the 1930s during the Great Depression, a young veterinary student joins the circus and falls in love with the possessive circus owner’s wife.