Prairie Trails Public Library
8449 Moody Avenue
Burbank, IL 60459

708-430-3688

Adult Services Programs
Wild Prairie Book Club

Computer Workshops

Prairie Trails Public Library

Adult Services Department

Unless otherwise noted,
registration is required for all programs.

 

Organic Gardening with Kathleen Obirek                                 

Tuesday, June 5, 2012 @ 7 p.m.

Eat healthier by growing your own organic produce –free of

pesticides.  Learn how to grow all types of edibles in the ground and in containers. 

 

Creative Cookbook Class with Penny Geigner                             

Tuesday, June 12, 2012 @ 6:30 p.m.

Join Penny from Stampin’ Up and cool down at the library!  We will be making an Envelope File Cookbook for all those summertime recipes. 

Limit of 15 participants.  PTPLD patrons have priority.

 

Good Food Fast with David Clark                                      

Thursday, June 14, 2012 @ 7 p.m.

Award-winning author, David Clark, tells the story through words, photos, and music of how our favourite dining            establishments evolved from railroad dining cars and urban lunch counters.  Learn how some trends began in urban areas, such as Chicago and how they spread throughout the country first along rail lines and later along the highways. 

  

Breakfast at Tiffany’s with Chef Kate Bradley                           

Tuesday, June 19, 2012 @ 6:30 p.m.

Join Chef Kate for some new ideas for an upscale breakfast or brunch. 

Limited of 50 participants.  PTPLD patrons have priority

 

Wild Prairie Book Club
Thursday, June 21, 2012 @  7 p.m.

New members are always welcome. Join us, we will be discussing The Paris Wife by Paula McLain   

 

Coupons 101: Plan, Clip, and SAVE!!!!                                              

Tuesday, June 26, 2012 @ 6:30 p.m.

Sick of ever-rising food bills?  Discouraged about ever saving any real money with coupons?  Coupons 101 takes the guesswork out of the process.  Rachel

Singer Gordon from Mashupmom.com shows you how to save money!

  

Chicago Beat Cop’s Guide to Chicago Eats with Sgt John Haynes             

and Chris Garlington

June 28, 2012  @ 7 p.m.                                    

When the Beat Cop pauses from taking a bite out of crime, he takes a bite out of donuts, polish sausage, fried chicken, enchiladas, and omelettes. Sgt David J. Haynes of the Chicago Police Department and his partner-in crime, blogger, Christopher Garlington

discuss the best mom-and pop food bargains in     Chicago.  They will have their book, The Beat Cop’s Guide to Chicago Eats available for purchase.

 

Tea For Me, Tea For You Chef Kate Bradley                

Tuesday, July 10, 2012 @ 6:30 p.m.

Chef Kate explains some fun recipes and rituals from tea rooms and cafes.

Limit of 50 participants.  PTPLD patrons have priority.

 

Breakfast Bingo                                         

Wednesday, July 18, 2012 @ 10 a.m.

Have some fun and coffee!! Prizes will be awarded to game winners.

Limit of 40 participants.  PTPLD patrons have priority

 

Wild Prairie Book Club
Thursday, June 21, 2012 @  7 p.m.
      

New members are always welcome. Join us, we will be discussing In the Defense of Food: an Eater’s Manifesto
by Michael Pollan

 

Career Paths and Coffee: First Step to a New Future            

Moraine Valley Community College

Tuesday, July 24, 2012 @ 7 p.m.

Are you an adult thinking about your future?  Join us for a cup of coffee at an information session to learn more about: preparing for high- demand jobs; exploring a new career; Earning a college degree; and more!!

 

Chicago’s Sweet Candy History with Leslie Goddard

Thursday, July 26, 2012 @ 7 p.m.

For most its history, Chicago produced about one-third of the nation’s candy.  You probably know some candies made or invented here—Brach’s caramels, Mars, Snickers Bars, Wrigley’s Gum, Cracker Jack, Baby Ruth Bars, Tootsie Rolls, Frango Mints.  Learn the history of these tasty treats and explore what made Chicago such an ideal location for candy makers.  Delicious!

 

Super Supper Salads with Chef Kate Bradley

Tuesday, July 31, 2012 @ 6:30 p.m.

Is it too nice out to spend your entire evening cooking? Get some great ideas for summertime salads.
Limit of 50 participants.  PTPLD patrons have priority.

 

End of Summer Reading Party

Thursday, August 2, 2012 @ 7 p.m.

Read or listen to any five books checked out on your PTPLD card and get reservations for our end of summer reading party.
This special event is for patrons 18 and over. 

 

Wild Prairie Book Club
Thursday, June 21, 2012 @  7 p.m.
                                               

New members are always welcome. Join us, we will be discussing The Particular Sadness of Lemon Cake
by Aimee Bender
 

 

 

Adult Services Programs
Wild Prairie Book Club

Computer Workshops

 

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