Register and join artist Audrey Ra in person as we practice the wet-on-wet technique to paint a cardinal in this step-by-step watercolor workshop.

*All supplies will be provided!

Register and join Jane Austen in person (as portrayed by historical reenactor Debra Miller) in the autumn of 1815, the most vibrant and hopeful time of her life.

Register and join author, former UK resident, and Anglophile Claire Evans on Zoom for a look at Sanditon, Jane Austen's final, unfinished manuscript.

Register and join artist Audrey Ra in person as we revive the art of calligraphy with a modern twist. Learn how to create basic strokes and the lowercase alphabet with a brush pen.

*All supplies will be provided!

Register and join WGN-TV Political Analyst Paul Lisnek on Zoom as he discusses Illinois politicians in preparation for the Midterm Elections in November 2026.

Register and join historian Robert Girardi in person for an irreverent look at some of the Civil War's humorous and bizarre events.

Register and join Chef Susan Maddox in person to discover perfect Valentine's Day dessert ideas. Susan will demonstrate a few recipes, explain various techniques, and provide delicious tasting samples.

Register and join historical fiction author Cindy Angell Keeling in person for a fascinating introduction to the spectacular Chicago World's Fair. Tour the fairgrounds through vintage photographs, maps, and artwork.

Please note that this event starts at 7pm Central time/8pm Eastern time.

Register (ages 21 and up) and join us in person at Elawa Farm (1401 Middlefork Drive) to discover your next favorite read.

Join Lake County Forest Preserves and learn about what we plant and how we plant it can make a difference. Discover nature-based solutions for the home gardener that lessen the impacts of our changing climate.

The Chicago River has undergone a series of dramatic transformations, from muddy waterway to commercial artery to aquatic playground.

Join the White House Historical Association on a journey inside the walls and the history of the White House.

Your immigrant ancestors are the foundation of your roots in the U.S.  Why did they come? The voyage itself.  Entering the U.S. ports. How to find emigration and immigration and naturalization records.