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Little Women of Baghlan Author Presentation
2024-11-12 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Peotone Public Library, 515 North First Street, Peotone, IL, 60468, United States
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This event is in person and registration is required.
Little Women of Baghlan is a book on Afghanistan women in the 1960’s. Author Susan Fox shares the story of an American Peace Corps Volunteer working at a nursing school for women in rural Afghanistan before the Taliban.
The true account of an ordinary young woman who answers the call to service and adventure, Jo Carter’s story rivals the intrigue and suspense of any novel, unfolding against the tumultuous backdrop of the 1960s: Civil Rights, Vietnam, the Peace Corps, and a country at the crossroads of China, Russia, India, Pakistan, and Iran.
Jo deploys to Afghanistan 1968, before the Russians or the Taliban. She doesn’t bring much: a few clothes, a shortwave radio, and a crisp, new diary. Over the next two years Jo writes about her nursing school, and her young students, the hospital without running water, the Afghan neighbors peeking over the compound wall, the juie puppy she adopts, the hardships, friendships, parties, and eventually, the Soviet presence within the country. A half century later, her words are a window to the past—when Afghanistan was on the cusp of becoming a modern nation. That country is gone, and there is little evidence to indicate such a time or place ever existed.
Author Susan Fox lives along the Kankakee River in Momence, Illinois—a small town of 3,000, not counting the duck population. “Little Women of Baghlan” is her first book, and was named as a finalist for Book of the Year in nonfiction by the Chicago Writers Association.
Susan holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of St. Francis, Joliet, Illinois, a nursing degree, and a certificate in technical writing from the Illinois Institute of Technology in Chicago. She has worked as a registered nurse most of her life, and has worked as a technical writer for a consulting firm in the Chicago area. Currently, she serves on the Human Rights Committee for Good Shepherd Manor in Momence, and is a member of the River Valley Wind Ensemble.
When she is not writing, Susan divides her time between her six grandchildren, her husband Ken, and her clarinet.

Little Learners Storytime (ages 0-3)
2024-11-13 10:30 - 11:00, 2024-11-20 10:30 - 11:00, 2024-12-04 10:30 - 11:00 | Peotone Public Library, 515 North First Street, Peotone, IL, 60468, United States
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Read stories, sing songs and move at this storytime for ages 0-3.

Computer Basics One-on-One
2024-11-13 11:00 - 11:30, 2024-11-20 11:00 - 11:30, 2024-11-27 11:00 - 11:30, 2024-12-04 11:00 - 11:30 | Peotone Public Library, 515 North First Street, Peotone, IL, 60468, United States
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A library staff member will devote a 30 minute time slot on Wednesdays 11 am – 11:30 am to help with your computer needs. It can be help with the basics of the computer, setting up your email account and sending attachments, learning how to use the Internet or a Word Document; you decide!
*The library does not diagnosis or repair electronics

In Stitches: Stitch Club (All Ages)
2024-11-13 18:00 | Peotone Public Library, 515 North First Street, Peotone, IL, 60468, United States
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Crochet, knit, sew? Quilt? Embroider? Any and all stitchers welcome to bring your projects and learn with one another. No expertise needed, all levels welcome. No instructor on hand for regular meetings but plenty of people who love to craft. All ages welcome. No registration required but if you know you’re coming, let us know! Drop-ins welcome, too.

Middle School Book Talk
2024-11-14 17:00 - 17:15 | Peotone Public Library, 515 North First Street, Peotone, IL, 60468, United States
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Ms. Sarah will review middle grade books from our new books in the kids’ section. The video will be posted by 5pm on the library’s YouTube and Facebook pages, as well as the kids and teen pages of our websit

Musical Mayhem
2024-11-16 10:30 - 11:00 | Peotone Public Library, 515 North First Street, Peotone, IL, 60468, United States
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Shimmy, shake and dance at this musical movement program for ages 2-5! No registration required.

Talking Turkey Time
2024-11-18 10:30 - 11:15 | Peotone Public Library, 515 North First Street, Peotone, IL, 60468, United States
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Join Ms. Karen for a Thanksgiving themed party! There will be stories, songs, crafts, and more! Registration is required for this program. Please register each child individually. Accompanying adults do not need to register.

Adult Monday Movie Matinee
2024-11-18 11:30 - 13:30 | Peotone Public Library, 515 North First Street, Peotone, IL, 60468, United States
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Join us for a movie, snacks and drinks will be provided!

Bookworm Buddies Storytime (ages 3-5)
2024-11-19 10:30 - 11:00, 2024-12-03 10:30 - 11:00 | Peotone Public Library, 515 North First Street, Peotone, IL, 60468, United States
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Read stories, sing songs and move at this storytime for ages 3-5.

Peotone PLD - Board of Trustees Meeting
2024-11-19 18:30 - 20:00 | Peotone Public Library, 515 North First Street, Peotone, IL, 60468, United States
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Monthly meeting of the Board of Trustees.

Holiday Tips and Tricks with Chef Art Smith
2024-11-20 19:00 - 20:00 | IL
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Chef Art Smith began his culinary journey with formal training at the Florida Culinary Institute and honed his skills working with top chefs in France. He became Oprah Winfrey’s personal chef for a decade, boosting his reputation as a top-tier chef. In 1997, he opened “Table Fifty-Two” in Chicago, known for its modern Southern dishes and locally sourced ingredients.
Smith is also a prolific cookbook author and TV personality, sharing his passion for Southern cuisine. He expanded his culinary empire with “Homecomin’ Florida Kitchen” at Walt Disney World Resort and “Reunion” at Chicago’s Navy Pier. Smith’s work celebrates Southern flavors, inclusivity, and culinary innovation.

DIY Book Nooks
2024-11-21 16:30 - 17:30 | Peotone Public Library, 515 North First Street, Peotone, IL, 60468, United States
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Create a miniature book nook to keep on your bookshelf at home! School age kids and teens welcome. Registration is required for this program. Please register each child/teen attending individually. Accompanying adults do not need to register.

Youth Chess League
2024-11-23 10:00 - 12:30 | Peotone Public Library, 515 North First Street, Peotone, IL, 60468, United States
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*This event is not sponsored by Peotone Public Library District.
Please contact Ryan Santoro for information: rysantoro@gmail.com

Adult Puzzle Swap
2024-11-25 09:30 - 19:30 | Peotone Public Library, 515 North First Street, Peotone, IL, 60468, United States
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Tired of completing the same puzzle over and over again? Ready for a new one? Come to the Peotone Library District Puzzle Swap to keep your puzzle collection fresh! Bring a 500+ piece puzzle without any missing pieces to trade for one that’s new-to-you! Spread the word so there will be more puzzles to choose from.

Library Closing at 3pm
2024-11-27 | IL
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Happy Thanksgiving! Library Closed
2024-11-28 | IL

Happy Thanksgiving! Library Closed.
2024-11-29 | IL

Adult Take and Make Craft
2024-12-02 09:30 - 2024-12-07 15:00 | Peotone Public Library, 515 North First Street, Peotone, IL, 60468, United States
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No registration required. While supplies last.
Ceramic Christmas Tree Ornament w/paint.

Book Bingo
2024-12-02 11:00 - 12:00 | Peotone Public Library, 515 North First Street, Peotone, IL, 60468, United States
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Join us for bingo! Winners get to take home books, audio cd’s and movies from our bingo cart.

Homeschool Hangout
2024-12-03 14:00 - 15:30 | Peotone Public Library, 515 North First Street, Peotone, IL, 60468, United States
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Homeschool families are welcome to join us for a time to hang out and get to know some new friends (or meet up with some old ones.) We’ll have simple activities for all ages. Please register, so we know how many to expect.

Tuesday Night Book Club
2024-12-03 18:30 - 19:30 | Peotone Public Library, 515 North First Street, Peotone, IL, 60468, United States
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The club will be discussing The Nature of Fragile Things by Susan Meissner.

Mystery Book Club
2024-12-05 16:00 - 17:00 | Peotone Public Library, 515 North First Street, Peotone, IL, 60468, United States
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The club will be discussing The Christmas Murder Game by Alexandra Benedict.

Young Adult Book Talk (online)
2024-12-05 17:00 - 17:15 | Peotone Public Library, 515 North First Street, Peotone, IL, 60468, United States
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Ms. Sarah will review books from the new section in our Young Adult area. The video will be posted by 5pm on the library’s YouTube and Facebook pages, as well as the Teen page of our website.

Sensory Playtime
2024-12-07 10:30 - 11:30 | Peotone Public Library, 515 North First Street, Peotone, IL, 60468, United States
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A variety of sensory toys will be made available for free and open play for ages 2-5. No registration is required. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
