Event List

Join Bruce Treadway from the National Museum of the American Sailor as he presents the Naval Aviation History at Naval Station Great Lakes.

For many Chicagoans, no Christmas season was complete without a visit to Marshall Field and Co. We'll trace the store's holiday traditions, including the Walnut Room Christmas tree, the window displays, the toy department, and the catalogs.

Award-winning author Theresa L. Goodrich presents a tour of five unique National Parks. After a brief history of the National Park System, she’ll take you inside parks that highlight the west’s ecological diversity.

Many major players in the French Impressionist movement loved the season of winter. They enjoyed the challenge of capturing the season's distinctive light, air and, of course, snow. They also enjoyed depicting winter activities.

Learn how to identity and avoid common scams, from phishing emails and texts to imposter scams. You'll learn the red flags to look for, how to protect your personal information, and what to do if you suspect fraudulent activity.

In 1960’s Detroit Motown Records produced hits as efficiently as the Ford Motor Company produced automobiles. Using audio and visual content, music historian Gary Wenstrup will trace the amazing musical journey from the power soul of “Dancing in T

Join us for an adventure into the world of Festivus, the quirky holiday created by brilliant minds behind the TV series Seinfeld.

Jonathan Eig is the bestselling author of six books, including his most recent, Pulitzer Prize-winning King: A Life.

While Ginger Rogers is easily considered to be one-half of the most iconic dancing duo in cinematic history, she achieved so much in her on- and off-screen life.

Join Jason Lopez, Professor of Media and Cultural Studies at UW-Madison, for a discussion on the historical relationship between sports betting, sports leagues, and sports media.

Join us for an informative session on using digital databases to research your ancestry. We'll provide a live demonstration and tips to help you navigate powerful resources and begin building your own family tree.

What strange coincidences and unsolved murders shaped the world? You’ll be stunned by the stories you never learned in school—How did the plotted “murder” of Poland contribute to America winning its War of Independence?

The League of Women Voters and various Illinois libraries are thrilled to welcome WGN-TV's Paul Lisnek to speak about Illinois politics as well as help prepare participants for the upcoming Midterm Elections in November.

Young professionals: Set yourself up for success with this interactive training designed specifically for Gen Z in the workplace.

Author, former UK resident, and Anglophile Claire Evans recounts her visit to Bletchley Park, the once top-secret hub of codebreakers vital to Allied intelligence during WWII.

Aaron Douglas was a central figure of the Harlem Renaissance, developing a unique style that combined influences from African art, Egyptian art, and contemporary Art Deco design to create a distinct African-American modernism.