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THE LIBRARY WILL CLOSE EARLY AT 5:00PM ON FRIDAY, JULY 3, AND REMAIN CLOSED ALL DAY ON SATURDAY, JULY 4. Watch for us in the 4th of July parade!

IN LIBRARY Benefits of Landmarking Your House | Tuesday, July 7, 7-8pm

A photo of a historic Glencoe home

This program will outline the process to landmark your house, identify opportunities for assistance to research your home’s history, and review the protections that landmarking can provide. It also cover the various incentives for taking this step that exist at the national, state and local levels. Presented by Jessica Mavrogenes and Erika Block of the Glencoe Preservation Commission.

OUTDOORS Unplug Illinois Day: Rock Painting | Saturday, July 11, 11am-1pm

A photo of three middle-grade kids holding up rocks that they painted

For a relaxing, no-screens morning, drop by to paint a river rock. Create a meditative mandala pattern or let your creativity flow! This is part of the statewide “Unplug Illinois Day” being celebrated in coordination with the Glencoe Park District. For all ages.

IN LIBRARY Classic Films: The Comedies of Preston Sturges | Fridays, July 24 & 31, 1-3pm

A black-and-white still from the film "Christmas in July"

Enjoy screenings of “Christmas in July” and “Hail the Conquering Hero,” two uproariously funny and strikingly modern satires from writer-director Preston Sturges, one of the most successful and prescient comedic voices to emerge from 1940s Hollywood. Selected by and featuring an introduction by Adult Services librarian Matthew Byrd.

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