Upcoming Talks

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Sep 16, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM CDT
From Ferris to the Frontlines: Chicago's Art Institute and Grant Park in the Movies
Bridgeview Public Library, 7840 W 79th St, Bridgeview, IL 60455, USA
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Sep 16, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM CDT
Bridgeview Public Library, 7840 W 79th St, Bridgeview, IL 60455, USA
From Ferris Bueller to political drama, see the Art Institute of Chicago and Grant Park through the lens of film
Nov 18, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM CST
Chicago and The Wizard of Oz
Bridgeview Public Library, 7840 W 79th St, Bridgeview, IL 60455, USA
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Nov 18, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM CST
Bridgeview Public Library, 7840 W 79th St, Bridgeview, IL 60455, USA
Discover Chicago's connections to 'The Wizard of Oz'
Dec 09, 2025, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM CST
Behind the Scenes: National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation
Green Hills Public Library, 10331 Interlochen Dr, Palos Hills, IL 60465, USA
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Dec 09, 2025, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM CST
Green Hills Public Library, 10331 Interlochen Dr, Palos Hills, IL 60465, USA
Yule love it! Unwrap the holiday magic and dive into the world of the Griswold family
Mar 05, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM CST
Women and Early Cinema in Chicago: Untold Stories Behind the Silent Screen
Naperville Public Library, 3015 Cedar Glade Dr, Naperville, IL 60564, USA
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Mar 05, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM CST
Naperville Public Library, 3015 Cedar Glade Dr, Naperville, IL 60564, USA
Explore hidden stories of women who shaped early Chicago cinema, with HD footage of key locations where they lived and worked