Empower & Excel: Successful College Transition for High School Students with 504 Plans & IEPs, Virtual

Wednesday, 9/18, 7-8 PM, Grades 7 & up 

Registration required

This workshop ensures students with learning or physical differences are fully equipped to unleash their potential in college. Families learn to navigate college applications and disability disclosure, transition from high school IEPs/504 plans, learn to self-advocate for accommodations, utilize campus resources and supports, develop essential academic strategies and self-care, and build confidence, leadership, and responsibility. Brought to you in partnership with My College Planning Team.

Nobody’s Fool: Why We Get Taken In and What We Can Do About It

Thursday, 9/19, 7-8 PM, Virtual, Adult 

Registration required

We’re all susceptible to misinformation, often spreading it unknowingly. While stopping it entirely is impossible, we can learn how deception works, recognize the signs, and empower ourselves. Join us on Zoom for a talk with Professor Dan Simons, co-author of Nobody’s Fool: Why We Get Taken In and What We Can Do About It, brought to you in partnership with the League of Women Voters of Illinois. 

Film Lover Fridays

Friday, 9/20, 1-3:30 PM, Adult 

Join other movie lovers on the third Friday of every month to watch classic films. This season, we’re celebrating the Marlon Brando centennial with four of Brando’s early films. First up is A Streetcar Named Desire, the 1951 film based on Tennessee Williams’ play. Snacks will be served. Stick around for a post-film discussion led by local film expert Jim Jacob. Brought to you in partnership with the River Forest Township. 

David Ellis Author Visit

Sunday, 9/22, 2-3:30 PM 

The Library is excited to welcome bestselling local author David Ellis to celebrate the release of his new book The Best Lies. David Ellis is a judge and an Edgar Award-winning author of ten crime fiction novels and eight bestselling books co-authored with James Patterson. His novels have been translated into more than ten languages worldwide. Copies of The Best Lies will be available to buy at the event—get yours signed by the author!