Lots to Do at Uptown Public Library in February

We have two programs in celebration of African American History Month. 1) A month-long Booksibition of Terry Abrahamson’s new book, The Blues Parade. Panels of The Blues Parade will be on exhibit in our community room during February. We will have a grand premiere of The Blues Parade on February 8 from 2:00PM-4:30PM. 2) A Zine Making Workshop by Columbia College on Thursday, February 27 from 5:00PM – 7:00PM.

Booksibition: The Blues Parade by Terry Abrahamson

Saturday, February 8, 2020 2:00PM – 4:30PMUptown Branch
Join author and Buena Park neighbor Terry Abrahamson for The Blues Parade, a personal tour of his Booksibition depicting the story, the artists and the music that became the Chicago Blues. All ages are welcome!

Practice English Conversation

Thursday evenings from 6:00PM – 7:00PM
Saturday afternoons from 2:00PM – 3:00PM
Join new English speakers for an hour of English conversation. All are welcome!

JVS Career and Employment Services

Wednesday, February 5, 2020 3:00PM – 5:00PM

Meet with an employment specialist from Jewish Vocational Services Chicago. Services include:

Personalized job matching of individuals to jobs in Chicago
Resume, Cover Letter, Interview Skills
Job Search Skills
Employment Counseling

There is no fee for services. JVS has more than 130 years of experience connecting individuals and employers. Adult Book Club: Prisoners of Geography

Adult Book Club: Prisoners of Geography

Saturday, February 15, 2020 1:00PM – 2:00PMUptown

Columbia College Chicago Presents: Zine Making

Thursday, February 27, 2020 5 :00PM – 7:00PM

UptownJoin us for this zine making workshop being presented by Columbia College Library’s Aesthetics of Research Department

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