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Arti昀椀cial Intelligence in
Everyday Life
Tuesday, September 16
6–7 pm
Books, Brews, and BBQ
@Crystal Lake Brewing,
150 N Main St, Crystal Lake
Saturday, September 27
noon–4 pm
Drop in to mingle with authors
and enjoy food and fun! A great
opportunity to meet eleven fantastic
Chicagoland authors: Ron Balson,
Ursula Bielski, Fiona Cook, Jim
DeRogotis, Susan Friedland, Christina
Henry, Ananda Lima, Nick Medina,
William Pack, Cynthia Pelayo, and
Allyssa Wees. The Midwest Smoke
BBQ Food Truck will be on site with
delicious food options. Book sales (with
Abalabix Books) and signing will be
available also! This event is co-sponsored by
the Cary, Crystal Lake, and Huntley libraries.
Smart Tax Strategies for
a Secure Retirement
Mon, September 15 • 2–3 pm
Join us to learn about retirement
planning, healthcare, and taxes, including
IRA distributions.
Finding the
Clues: Then and
Now with
Steve Burns
Tue, September 16
7–8 pm
He helped us solve mysteries and learn
about life as we grew up. Now he’s back
to re昀氀ect on the journey. Join us for
an unforgettable conversation with
the original host of Blue’s Clues, Steve
Burns, as he talks about life, change, and
everything in between.
This event is made possible by Illinois
Libraries Present (ILP), a statewide
collaboration among public libraries
o昀昀ering premier events. ILP is funded
in part by a grant awarded by the
Illinois State Library, a department
of the O昀케ce of the Secretary of State,
using funds provided by the US Institute of Museum
and Library Services, under the provisions of the
Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA).
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Join us for a class to discover
how arti昀椀cial intelligence
is shaping our world,
the risks it poses, and
how to use it wisely
and responsibly. You
will learn how AI
is already shaping
public life—from
healthcare to education,
and daily decisions. You will
also identify legitimate risks and
challenges, such as privacy, bias, and
unemployment,
debunk fears,
and build
con昀椀dence in
how AI can be
used responsibly,
and how to detect
when it isn’t.
EV 101: What You
Need to Know About
Electric Vehicles
Saturday, September 13
10–11 am
Join us for an engaging
presentation by the Fox
Valley Electric Auto
Association as they
dive into the world
of EVs!
The Full Job
Search Lifecycle
Tuesday, September 30
7–8 pm
Learn how to stand out and navigate a
successful job search. From interest to
o昀昀er, this program discusses resumes,
LinkedIn pro昀椀les, cover letters,
interviewing, and salary negotiations.
Our host, Erica Reckamp, founder of Job
Search Like a Pro, will gladly answer
questions at the end of the presentation.
Sound Meditation:
Healing Journey of Sound
Wednesday, September 17
7:30–8:30 pm
Join instructor Julie Benson for an
evening of meditation and sound healing.
Using instruments like singing bowls,
Julie will guide you on a sound journey
that promotes relaxation and healing.
The Rise of Comics in
Pop Culture
Ages 14+
Thu, September 25 • 7–8 pm
Let’s celebrate National Comic Book
Day together and join us for an exciting
look at how comic book storytelling has
jumped from the page to the mainstream!
Professional Headshots
Pop-Up
Adults 16+
Mon, September 29 • 6–8 pm
Sign up for a time slot and stop by the
library to have a professional headshot
taken—perfect for LinkedIn, resumes, and
other professional pro昀椀les.
Registration required with an AAPLD card.
Finders/
Keepers
Genealogy Club
Thursdays • 10–11:30 am
August 14; September 11
Looking to start or continue your
genealogy research? Join our club!
Open to novices and experts alike,
this club is a dedicated time to
conduct genealogy research using
library resources.
Genealogy One-on-One
Wednesday, August 20
5–9 pm
New to genealogy and want to learn
the basics? Hit a roadblock in your
research and need some assistance?
Schedule a
one-on-one
appointment
with our
genealogy
librarian!
Registration required, open to all.
Drop in, no registration.
