Adult Program
Hollywood Goes to War: "The Fighting Sullivans"
President Franklin D. Roosevelt promoted film as a key war industry which showcased heroism, selflessness and the need for co-operation. Watch this true story about a close-knit group of Iowa brothers who served together in the Navy on the USS Juneau in this 1944 film. Oak Park film historian Doug Deuchler leads discussion.
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Computer Help
Ask Dole staff your computer help questions during 20-minute one-on-one sessions. We can answer questions about web searching, online job hunting, using email and word processing programs, and Oak Park Public Library's array of online research tools. Please register at least 24 hours in advance at 708-386-9032.
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Laura Bruzas: Healthy Dining on a Dime
Food is every household's second largest expense, next to housing, with costs expected to escalate almost 10% in 2013. In this popular fast-paced program based on "100 Simple Ways to Eat Well for Less," learn dozens of eco-friendly, health-supportive practical tips from green kitchen economist Laura Brusas.
Described as a down-to-earth thriftster who totes a magnifying glass, iPhone and library card, Bruzas will offer insider secrets to save money whether eating in, dining out or entertaining. No coupons required!
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Hollywood Goes to War: "Mrs. Miniver"
President Franklin D. Roosevelt promoted film as a key war industry which showcased heroism, selflessness and the need for co-operation. Watch Greer Garson as a British housewife during the German Blitz early in the World War II in this 1942 film. Oak Park film historian Doug Deuchler leads discussion.
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What's Cooking?
Each month we'll ask you to make two recipes from a designated cookbook: we'll choose the first recipe and ask you to make it at home; you'll choose the second and bring it to our discussion to share. We'll meet to discuss both recipes and to sample the one you chose.We'll have a potluck of tasty treats!
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Computer Help
Ask Dole staff your computer help questions during 20-minute one-on-one sessions. We can answer questions about web searching, online job hunting, using email and word processing programs, and Oak Park Public Library's array of online research tools. Please register at least 24 hours in advance at 708-386-9032.
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Intermediate Word
Move beyond Word 2007 basics in this intermediate-level class.
If you have mastered basic computer skills and want to learn to create a table, merge letters or lists, we will get you comfortable on this mighty word processing program.
Classes are hands-on using the library's wireless laptops.
You may bring your laptop or tablet if you prefer.
Preregistration is required, but walk-ins are welcome the day of the class. Seating is first-come, first-seated.
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Open Boardgame Play
Open game play on the first and third Wednesday of every month. Bring your own board games, or just bring yourself.
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Hollywood Goes to War: 'Sahara'
President Franklin D. Roosevelt promoted film as a key war industry which showcased heroism, selflessness and the need to co-operation. Watch Humphrey Bogart and his tank crew, a microcosm of the Allied troops, encounter Nazis in the Libyan Desert in the 1943 film. Oak Park film historian Doug Deuchler leads discussion.
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Computer Help
Ask Dole staff your computer help questions during 20-minute one-on-one sessions. We can answer questions about web searching, online job hunting, using email and word processing programs, and Oak Park Public Library's array of online research tools. Please register at least 24 hours in advance at 708-386-9032.