Houdini: His Life and Legend at the Niles Public Library

Houdini: His Life and Legend

Sun, May 6, 2-4:30pm

Who was Harry Houdini?  William Pack presents the life and times of Houdini through dramatic storytelling, historical magic and mini museum of Houdini ephemera.  The genius of Houdini will come alive as Pack recreates some of his magic and escapes. Register here.

Terror in Tuscany: World War II Atrocities

Terror in Tuscany: World War II Atrocities will be shown at the Niles Public Library on Wednesday evening, May 2, at 7 p.m. when the award-winning producer Gia Marie Amella presents her latest film.

The 2011 documentary recounts one of the forgotten chapters of World War II. On June 29th, 1944 German SS troops stormed the remote Tuscan village of San Pancrazio brutally murdering 73 people. By the war’s end an estimated 15,000 Italian civilians would become the unwitting targets of the Nazi campaign of violence. Register here.

ReferenceUSA

ReferenceUSA^® is a powerful online source of business and residential information for reference and research. This e-resource is dedicated to making your business day easier. Search for companies by size, location, and industry. Track down addresses and phone numbers and more. Includes detailed information on 14 million U.S. businesses.
  

To search ReferenceUSA from an outside location, you must have a Niles Library card. No card is needed to access this service in person at  the Library. Go to http://www.nileslibrary.org/research/. Choose Business and People Directories.

You can find YouTube training shorts at  www.referenceusa-resourcecenter.com. Or, register for free webcast training sessions by following the Learning Center link at www.referenceusa-resourcecenter.com. These are single, one time sessions. Each is one hour long. Popular sessions include Search Essentials: the 4 things you need to know and People who Seek People.

Mining the Latest US Census for Genealogical Data

Mining the Latest US Census for Genealogical Data

Sun., Apr. 29, 2-3:30pm

Researcher Stephen Szabados presents his popular program, updated and timed to the April 2nd release of the 1940 U.S. Census which will include such unique information as where people lived 5 years before, highest educational grade achieved and detailed income and occupation. Register here.

Selling on eBay & Amazon-The Basics at Niles Public Library

Selling on eBay & Amazon-The Basics
Thurs., Apr. 26 7-8:30pm
Join Jack Waddick for the basics of selling items on both eBay and Amazon. A certified eBay instructor, Mr. Waddick will show the pros and cons of each site along with his tips and tricks in this real-time demonstration. Register here.

Introduction to Morningstar Investment Research Center at Niles Public Library

Introduction to Morningstar Investment Research Center
Tues., April 24 7-8:30pm
You can access this fantastic resource with your Niles library card! Morningstar provides online financial information for stocks, funds and more. A representative will give an overview of its many options. Register here.

Phone Bill Clinic at the Niles Public Library

Phone Bill Clinic
Tues., April 24 1:30 

 Citizens Utility Board will review home telephone bills and recommend ways to cut costs. On average, folks save $200 per year by making simple changes. You may bring a cell phone bill but more specific advice will be given for a landline. CUB will review one bill per adult. Please come on time and be prepared to wait your turn. Register here.

Money Smart Week@Niles Public Library

The American Library Association and the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago are recognizing April 21-28 as Money Smart Week. During this time hundreds of free educational programs will be held to help consumers manage their personal finances.
Niles Library is participating in Money Smart Week with these events:

Apr. 24    Phone Bill Clinic

Apr. 24    Introduction to Morningstar Investment Research Center

Apr. 26    Selling on eBay & Amazon : the Basics

To register for a Niles Library program, go to http://www.nileslibrary.org/calendar.

To see calendar of events for all ages for the Chicagoland area, go to www.moneysmartweek.org/CHICAGO.