Lori Gottlieb, New York Times bestselling author of “Maybe You Should Talk to Someone,” and co-host of the “Dear Therapists” podcast joins us for a thought-provoking conversation about mental health in anticipation of the winter holiday season. Gottlieb will share tools to help in everyday life and especially as you prepare for the holidays. Made possible by Illinois Libraries Present.

Right after Halloween, Christmas decorations and imagery begin to appear: Santa in his laden sleigh, resplendent Christmas trees, and Victorian city scenes. Why and how did these images become associated with Christmas? In this program, we will search for an authentic Christmas iconography and uncover how it was transformed over time. Discussion led by art historian (and Glencoe resident) Julie Harris. Walk-ins welcome!

Calling all crafters! BYOC is our new monthly meet-and-make series for adults in the Johnson Room. Drop by with your own knitting, crochet, cross-stitch, embroidery, hand-sewing, or other portable project and socialize with other creatives in the community. All levels of experience are welcome.

Register to receive a text or email reminder prior to the program; walk-ins welcome!