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National Sandwich Day Celebration!
What better way to celebrate National Sandwich Day than to get all three Sandwich libraries from across the country together for one special online event? You’ll learn about the Sandwich Public Library District in Illinois, the Sandwich Public Library in Massachusetts, the Sandwich Library in New Hampshire, and the towns that they serve. Join us for a time of fun and learning as we cheer on all of the Sandwich libraries!

The Paramount Theatre: Then & Now
Join theatre staff member, Joel Friend, as he shares the fascinating history and current inner-workings of this gorgeous and iconic Aurora theatre!

Estimating Lace and Muslin: Dress and Fashion in Jane Austen’s Work and World
Jane Austen’s lifetime saw some of the most radical changes in fashions and styles in history. At the time of her birth in 1775, fashionable men were still wearing elaborately embroidered colored silks and velvets, lace, wigs and perfume, while elegant ladies wore wide, lavishly decorated hoop skirts, and tall, elaborate, powdered coiffures adorned with ribbons and plumes. During the period of Austen's maturity, women were wearing relatively simple, high-waisted gowns, bonnets and shawls, and men had largely abandoned bright colors and laces for a more austere style of clothing that is the ancestor of the modern suit. By the time of Austen's death in 1817, frills and flounces had returned for women, while men continued to hone their visual sobriety, leading to the pronounced fashion dichotomies of the Romantic and Victorian eras.
This slide-illustrated talk will look at the development of both British and French fashions and the complex relationship between them in Austen's era for a better understanding of this complex and fascinating period.
Jeffrey Nigro is an art historian, lecturer, and educator. Jeff has had a professional relationship with the Art Institute of Chicago for over 30 years, including serving as Director of Adult Programs in the Department of Museum Education from 2003 to 2010. He has acted as Study Leader on Art Institute sponsored trips to Italy, Greece, and Germany, and he has received the Art Institute Chairman’s Award for outstanding service. Jeff is currently a Research Associate in the Arts of the Ancient Mediterranean and Byzantium and an Adjunct Lecturer in the Department of Learning and Public Engagement at the Art Institute. He teaches Adult Education Seminars at the Newberry Library and is an Instructor at the Center for Life and Learning in Chicago. Jeff is a frequent speaker for the Jane Austen Society of North America (JASNA), and he is the former Regional Coordinator of the Greater Chicago region of JASNA. 

Charles Dickens’ The Chimes: A Public Reading
Join library staff member Matthew Jones as he reads Charles Dickens' lesser-known holiday novel! 

An Evening with Agnes: Holocaust Survivor from the Illinois Holocaust Museum
From Budapest, Hungary, Agnes Schwartz was 10 years old when German forces occupied her town and her family was forced to move into a “Jewish Designated” or “Yellow Star” building. Their Catholic housekeeper, Julia, took Agnes to her home before the ghetto was established and claimed her as her niece. Agnes became a “hidden child,” living in the open but living in fear, not knowing when her family would be reunited. During the Allied bombings, she was sent underground to hide for months. Her father was saved by Raoul Wallenberg and hidden in one of his safe houses. Her grandmother, aunt, and uncle were rounded up and shot into the Danube River. Agnes’ mother was deported and perished at Bergen Belsen concentration camp. Her book, “A Roll of the Dice,” is in its second publication.

Detencion Familiar en el suelo con Megan Klein
Encuesta: www.surveymonkey.com/r/IHGG358 
Megan habla sobre su experiencia como voluntaria de Proyecto Dilley en el centro de detención más grande para mujeres migrantes y niños en los Estados Unidos. La presentación centra las historias de las mujeres y los niños que ella defendió en un esfuerzo por establecer el tema de la inmigración con los propios migrantes.
Este evento fue posible gracias al programa Illinois Humanities Road Scholars.

Family Detention on the Ground, Featuring Megan Klein
Survey: www.surveymonkey.com/r/IHGG357 
Megan discusses her experience as a Proyecto Dilley volunteer at the largest detention facility for migrant women in children in the US. The presentation centers the stories of the women and children that she advocated for in an effort to situate the topic of immigration in the individual migrants themselves.
This event was made possible by the Illinois Humanities Road Scholars program.

Composting 101 with Steve Wolf
Steve has many years of gardening experience and will explain what every gardener needs to know about composting. Sometimes called "Black Gold" for your garden, composting is essential to a garden's success. It is the natural process of recycling organic matter, such as leaves and food scraps, into a valuable fertilizer that can enrich soil for your vegetable garden or landscape plants.

Star Wars & the Hero’s Journey: A Literary Adventure

This IS the webinar you’re looking for! Join educator, author, host of the Coffee with Kenobi podcast, and all-around Jedi master, Dan Z, as he helps us explore a galaxy far, far away. #maythe4thbewithyou #starwarsday
Learn more about the Coffee with Kenobi podcast by clicking here. 

Reach for the Stars: A Day in the Life of NASA
Some people wish upon the stars, others bring them into reach. You’re invited to liftoff with NASA engineer Jeffrey Woytach, who will share his story, describe his work, and answer your questions.  
Click here to view Mr. Woytach's slides

Creative Writing Roundtable
We all have a story inside. Do you want to tell yours? Join Dr. Julie Iromuanya, professor of creative writing from the University of Chicago and author of Mr. and Mrs. Doctor as she reads from her work and responds to your questions about the process of putting the pen to page.

Mayoral Candidate Community Forum
All three candidates for mayoral office (Latham, McMaster, and Robinson) respond to your questions in a forum hosted by the SPLD. 

Author Session: Laurent Pernot
Tune in for a presentation and Q&A with the author of There and Here: Small Illinois Towns with Big Names, a new book that features the history of our very own town: Sandwich!

Planning & Planting a Veggie Garden
Presenter: Steve Wolf, Master Gardener, U of IL Extension, Kendall County
Steve has many years of gardening experience and will cover the basics of vegetable gardening. From Winter planning, Spring/Summer planting, to Summer/Fall harvesting, we hope to offer both the beginner and experienced gardener new tips for success!

The Power of Story: Reading Aloud Toward Connection, Empathy, & Joy
Many of us are blessed to have fond childhood memories of listening to stories being told, or read to us. Sharing stories aloud connect us with each other and with the characters in the story. Dr. Julie Hoffman will discuss several benefits of reading aloud and will explain why read-alouds are great for people of all ages. She might even share a favorite story, or two.
Here are the titles that Julie mentions in her talk:
I Am Every Good Thing by Derrick Barnes & Gordon C. James
The Read-Aloud Handbook by Jim Trelease
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling
House Arrest by K.A. Holt
Shout by Laurie Halse Andserson
Drums, Girls + Dangerous Pie by Jordan Sonnenblick
The Bad Seed by Jory John & Pete Oswald
The Life I'm In by Sharon G. Flake
In Defense of Read-Aloud by Steven L. Layne
All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten by Robert Fulghum  

Vocab Corner 
Calling all word nerds! Check out some of the fun words we discussed and then join us at the next Vocab Club (meets online the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 7pm).

Film Fan Friday
Do you love movies? We do, too! Check out the latest episode of FFF, where we give an overview of that month's Film Discussion Group.

A Christmas Carol
Charles Dickens' classic novella read by library staff member, Matthew Jones. 

Stave One

Cultivating Mental Health in a Pandemic
Hear from our friend Annie Fish (Program Coordinator, NAMI-KDK) as she speaks to us about caring for ourselves and others in the midst of difficult circumstances. 
Click here to visit NAMI, KDK online

Cooking Sustainably with Molly Fraser
Learn what sustainability is all about and how it can relate your kitchen and the way you cook. We’ll hear some practical tips and tempting recipes that are good for us and our common home, Earth!
Click here to view the presentation slides, including several delicious recipes!
Click here to find Molly's blog.
Find Molly on instagram @sustained.kitchen