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Adults<br />
The Wives of Henry VIII<br />
Rakow Branch Shales Living Room<br />
Thursday, <strong>January</strong> 17 • 6:30 – 7:30 pm<br />
Meet the 6 wives of Henry VIII and<br />
discover the compelling truths about<br />
them. Presenter: Martina Mathisen of Edu-tainment<br />
Living History. R<br />
Build a Better World with<br />
Your Talent<br />
Main Library Elgin Room<br />
Thursday, <strong>January</strong> 17 • 6:30 – 8 pm<br />
What is your special talent and how can<br />
you use it to help make the world a better<br />
place? Take a good look at yourself and<br />
today’s world at this inspiring,<br />
life-enriching seminar. Presenter: Certified<br />
Dream Builder Coach Tom Wendt. R<br />
Meditation: The Secret<br />
to a Peaceful Life<br />
Main Library Elgin Room<br />
Saturday, <strong>January</strong> 26<br />
11 am – 12:30 pm<br />
Explore the healing power of meditation<br />
and discover a life of improved physical<br />
and emotional well-being. Presenter: Renate<br />
Lanotte, MC LCSW. R<br />
Cashflow 101 Game Play<br />
Main Library 2 nd Floor across from Studio 270<br />
Saturdays, 1/26, 2/23 • 1 – 3 pm<br />
Boost your financial knowledge with this<br />
board game created by Robert Kiyosaki,<br />
author of Rich Dad Poor Dad. Instructor: Joan<br />
Riano. Only 6 can play at a time. ES<br />
The Taxman Cometh:<br />
Highlights of the Tax Cuts &<br />
Jobs Act of 2017<br />
Main Library Elgin Room<br />
Monday, <strong>February</strong> 4 • 6:30 – 8 pm<br />
Learn how the 2017 tax reform will affect<br />
individual taxpayers and small business<br />
owners and discover ways to minimize<br />
your taxes in future years.<br />
Presenter: CPA and Certified Score Business Mentor<br />
Harry Eng. Partner: Fox Valley SCORE. R<br />
Global Neighbors Series:<br />
Scotland<br />
Main Library Meadows Community Rooms<br />
Thursday, <strong>January</strong> 24 • 6:30 – 8 pm<br />
Go beyond Outlander and experience<br />
Scotland through music, food and<br />
more. Scottish fiddler Tim Macdonald<br />
will provide an 18 th Century Scottish<br />
atmosphere with chamber music and<br />
high-energy dance tunes. Balmoral<br />
Restaurant will provide free tastings. Also<br />
discover Scotland’s connection to the<br />
founders of Elgin. Presenter: Michael Murschel.<br />
Sponsor: Balmoral Restaurant, Campton Hills. R<br />
Top Tips for Organizing<br />
Rakow Branch<br />
Thursday, <strong>February</strong> 7 • 6:30 – 7:30 pm<br />
Learn tips on getting and staying<br />
organized. Presenter: Erin Kelly. R<br />
AARP Smart Driver Course<br />
Main Library Grove Room<br />
1/15 and 1/16 • 10 am – 2 pm<br />
Drivers ages 55+ will refresh their driving<br />
skills and be eligible for a discount on<br />
auto insurance after completing the class.<br />
Cost is $15 for AARP members, $20 for nonmembers.<br />
Payment required first day. Attendance at both classes<br />
is required. To register, call 847–429–4597.<br />
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Genealogy<br />
Elgin Genealogical Society<br />
Main Library Meadows Community Rooms AB<br />
1/17 Grandma Nellie’s Scrapbook:<br />
Identifying & Interpreting History<br />
7 – 8:30 pm<br />
Identify people in old family<br />
photos using genealogy sources<br />
and observational techniques.<br />
Presenter: Tina Beaird.<br />
2/5 What’s New in FamilySearch<br />
9:30 – 11:30 am<br />
Learn about new features and<br />
historic records of<br />
FamilySearch.org.<br />
Presenter: Maureen Brady. Sponsor: The<br />
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter–Day Saints.<br />
2/21 Climbing in Your Family Tree<br />
7 – 8:30 pm<br />
Hear Phyllis Myers’ journey of being<br />
the seventh generation to live in<br />
her family’s 1850 farmhouse.<br />
Genealogy Writers’ Group<br />
Main Library Conference Room<br />
Thursdays, 1/10, 2/14 • 6:30 – 8 pm<br />
Learn from others with a similar interest<br />
in writing their families' history.<br />
Crafts<br />
Tea and Paint Series<br />
Rakow Branch<br />
Tuesday, <strong>January</strong> 15 • 11 am – Noon<br />
Enjoy a cup of tea while you paint a<br />
beautiful winter wonderland with acrylics.<br />
Supplies included. R<br />
Crochet Club<br />
Rakow Branch<br />
Tuesdays, 1/15, 2/19 • 6:30 – 8 pm<br />
Get hooked on crocheting! Bring a project<br />
to work on. All skill levels welcome.<br />
Sewing with Chris<br />
You will receive a supply list emailed<br />
to you after registering. R<br />
South Elgin Branch<br />
Wednesdays • 10:30 am – 12:30 pm<br />
1/16 Pillows and Pillow Covers<br />
1/23 Infinity Scarves<br />
1/30 Lined Tote Bags<br />
Crafts for a Wedding<br />
Saturdays • 1 – 3 pm<br />
The Wedding Card<br />
Create a wedding card using calligraphy<br />
and embellishments. R<br />
1/5 South Elgin Branch Hoffer Room<br />
1/12 Rakow Branch<br />
The Wedding Accessories<br />
Decorate favor boxes, table numbers<br />
and more using calligraphy and<br />
embellishments. R<br />
1/19 South Elgin Branch Hoffer Room<br />
1/26 Rakow Branch<br />
The Wedding Cake<br />
Decorate a wedding cake using fondant,<br />
frosting and edible embellishments.<br />
Check required materials at time of registering. R<br />
2/2 South Elgin Branch Hoffer Room<br />
2/9 Rakow Branch<br />
The Bridesmaid's Jewelry<br />
Create a unique matching necklace and<br />
earrings using white glass pearls and<br />
Swarovski crystals. A $6 supply kit will need to<br />
be purchased at the program. R<br />
2/16 South Elgin Branch Hoffer Room<br />
2/23 Rakow Branch<br />
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