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Warren Packard presents a practical discussion of where artificial intelligence stands, where it is being applied, and where it will take us next.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;ONSITE

Local Event: Artificial Intelligence: An Update from Silicon Valley

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Artificial Intelligence: An Update from Silicon...

Warren Packard presents a practical discussion of where artificial intelligence stands, where it is being applied, and where it...

Artificial Intelligence: An Update from Silicon Valley

Americans believe we control our national destiny, but as Napoleon suggests that in much of the world, geography controls destiny. Discover how geography, ethnic migration, and the Danube River intersect to shape both historical and modern events in Eastern Europe. During a recent Danube River cruise, Gene Flynn met many welcoming people, even as they continue working to recover from World War II and the Communist era. Recovery is a work in progress, even as the Danube flows on.&nbsp; &nbsp;NSSC Members $15 / Non-Members $20

Local Event: Exploring Modern Hungary and Serbia (Hybrid)

Exploring Modern Hungary and Serbia (Hybrid)

Americans believe we control our national destiny, but as Napoleon suggests that in much of the world, geography controls...

Begun as a journalistic investigation by ProPublica, and joined by many others,&nbsp;this film is an effort to track hate crimes including the white supremacists and neo-Nazis involved in the 2017 Charlottesville Unite the Right rally. It reveals just how ill-prepared law enforcement was to handle an influx of white supremacists from across the country and shows how the number of these organizations they found is startling. Jay Sorkin leads a discussion following the screening. (2025, 54 min.) &nbsp;NSSC Members $15 / Non-Members $20

Local Event: Antisemitism in Film: Documenting Hate (Hybrid)

Antisemitism in Film: Documenting Hate (Hybrid)

Begun as a journalistic investigation by ProPublica, and joined by many others, this film is an effort to track hate crimes...

Discover how vintage postcards reveal hidden stories of the past. Through images from wars and religion to farm life, education, and the fight for women's rights, these miniature works of art carried powerful symbols and messages. Author Melanie Holmes explores how vintage postcards afford a unique window into early 20th-century life and culture.&nbsp; &nbsp;NSSC Members $15 / Non-Members $20

Local Event: The Secret Language of Vintage Postcards (Hybrid)

The Secret Language of Vintage Postcards (Hybrid)

Discover how vintage postcards reveal hidden stories of the past. Through images from wars and religion to farm life,...

Television came of age in the 1950s. As the number of sets nationwide skyrocketed, studios scrambled to figure out what American viewers wanted to see. Historian Leslie Goddard looks back at the shows that captivated viewers in this decade, including situational comedies, game shows, soap operas, and westerns. She explores how these shows both reflected and helped shape the societal landscape in this pivotal era. You will enjoy hearing of so many memorable favorites.&nbsp;&nbsp;NSSC Members $15 / Non-Members $20

Local Event: Television in the 1950s (Hybrid)

Television in the 1950s (Hybrid)

Television came of age in the 1950s. As the number of sets nationwide skyrocketed, studios scrambled to figure out what...

Tim Wittman examines how architecture and design have expressed ideals of democracy and freedom since the United States’ founding. Early national architecture drew on classical models from Athens and Rome, visible in the Capitol and civic buildings. Key figures, especially Thomas Jefferson, shaped how the new nation conveyed its values. Over time, evolving views of classicism and new technologies led to modern styles that more strongly reflected national ideals. Throughout these periods, local governments adopted similar approaches, reinforcing principles of representative government to Americans and the world. &nbsp;2 X 10/9 &amp; 10/16NSSC Members $29 / Non-Members $39

Local Event: 250 Years of American Architectural Design and Symbolism (Hybrid)

250 Years of American Architectural Design and...

Tim Wittman examines how architecture and design have expressed ideals of democracy and freedom since the United States’...

250 Years of American Architectural Design and Symbolism (Hybrid)

Can you imagine a world without soap operas, Good Morning America, or even country music on the radio? What did early radio sound like without soap operas, morning shows, or country music? Radio historian Steve Darnall explores Chicago’s pioneering role in shaping broadcast history and. highlights the city’s innovations, including the birth of soap operas, juvenile adventure serials, and early country programming. Featuring voices like Studs Terkel and Don McNeill’s Breakfast Club, along with other local talents who became national stars, the presentation reveals how Chicago helped define the golden age of radio. &nbsp;NSSC Members $15 / Non-Members $20

Local Event: Windy City on the Air: Chicago and the Golden Age of Radio (Hybrid)

Windy City on the Air: Chicago and the Golden...

Can you imagine a world without soap operas, Good Morning America, or even country music on the radio? What did early radio...

Windy City on the Air: Chicago and the Golden Age of Radio (Hybrid)

Kate Hall, Director of the Northbrook Library&nbsp;discusses how libraries have changed over the years, what changes have been&nbsp;seen in Northbrook, and&nbsp;an update on important legislation impacting libraries. &nbsp; &nbsp;

Local Event: Update on Issues and Trends Affecting Modern Libraries

Update on Issues and Trends Affecting Modern...

Kate Hall, Director of the Northbrook Library discusses how libraries have changed over the years, what changes have been seen...

Update on Issues and Trends Affecting Modern Libraries

In 1972, a young American pilot was shot down behind enemy lines in South Vietnam. For years, his remains rested in Arlington National Cemetery, honored as the Vietnam War’s "Unknown Soldier." But behind the solemn tomb lay a web of mystery, politics, and intrigue. Hal Tinberg explains how the&nbsp;story intersects with the very beginning of the conflict, when the first two American casualties were lost over Laos.&nbsp; Discover how relentless detective work and cutting-edge forensic science by the Armed Forces DNA Identification Laboratory finally gave these heroes back their names and brought long-awaited closure to their families. &nbsp; &nbsp;NSSC Members $15 / Non-Members $20

Local Event: Forensic Detectives: Identifying America's Fallen Heroes (Hybrid)

Forensic Detectives: Identifying America's...

In 1972, a young American pilot was shot down behind enemy lines in South Vietnam. For years, his remains rested in Arlington...

Forensic Detectives: Identifying America's Fallen Heroes (Hybrid)

After President Woodrow Wilson suffers a debilitating stroke in 1919, First Lady Edith Wilson assumes many day-to-day responsibilities of the presidency. With little formal education and married only four years, she managed access to the president and oversaw executive functions during a fragile post–World War I moment. Though authority became widely recognized in Washington at the time, her legacy as “First Woman President” is now largely forgotten. Drawing on his book Madam PresidentWilliam Hazelgrove offers a vivid portrait of the woman who effectively leads the nation during a critical period. &nbsp;NSSC Members $15 / Non-Members $20

Local Event: Madam President (Hybrid)

Madam President (Hybrid)

After President Woodrow Wilson suffers a debilitating stroke in 1919, First Lady Edith Wilson assumes many day-to-day...

Restful nights can transform how you feel, move, and think each day. Explore three simple, natural strategies to help you fall asleep more easily, stay asleep longer, and wake up feeling refreshed and energized. Experience gentle stretches, breathing practices, visualization, and relaxation techniques designed to calm the body and mind. Guided by Olga Chwascinska, each approach can be adapted to suit a variety of comfort levels, helping you build a consistent, healthy sleep routine that supports overall well-being.NSSC Member $15 / Non-Member $20

Local Event: Struggling to Sleep? Discover Three Keys to Better Rest (Hybrid)

Struggling to Sleep? Discover Three Keys to...

Restful nights can transform how you feel, move, and think each day. Explore three simple, natural strategies to help you fall...

Struggling to Sleep? Discover Three Keys to Better Rest (Hybrid)

Clara Schumann, wife of Robert, was a trailblazing pianist, composer, and teacher who balanced a remarkable concert career with raising eight children as her family’s primary provider. Defying the limits placed on women of her time, she achieved international acclaim. German historian Anette Isaacs presents an inspiring look at Clara’s life and lasting legacy of resilience, artistry, and determination.ONLINENSSC Member $15 / Non-Member $20

Local Event: The German Virtuosa: Inside the Life and Times of Clara Schumann (Online)

The German Virtuosa: Inside the Life and Times...

Clara Schumann, wife of Robert, was a trailblazing pianist, composer, and teacher who balanced a remarkable concert career with...

The German Virtuosa: Inside the Life and Times of Clara Schumann (Online)

Many people know Beatrix Potter as the author of the Peter Rabbit stories, but her influence goes far beyond her books. Raised in a wealthy home and educated by a governess, she found companionship in her pets, which inspired her imagination and art. Her stories and illustrations have delighted generations. Potter was also a passionate farmer and conservationist. When she died in 1943, she left 15 farms and over 4,000 acres to the National Trust, securing her legacy as an inspirational figure.NSSC Member $15 / Non-Member $20

Local Event: Meet Beatrix Potter: Author, Illustrator, Conservationist (Hybrid)

Meet Beatrix Potter: Author, Illustrator,...

Many people know Beatrix Potter as the author of the Peter Rabbit stories, but her influence goes far beyond her books. Raised...

Meet Beatrix Potter: Author, Illustrator, Conservationist (Hybrid)

Explore the art of collage through hands-on techniques such as cutting, tearing, layering, and gluing. Work with decorative papers, fabric, ribbons, and found objects to create a meaningful, personal piece of art. All supplies are provided; however, you are welcome to bring your own photos or special materials to incorporate. Please bring a sharp pair of scissors to class.ONSITE2 X&nbsp; 10/19 &amp; 10/26NSSC Member $69 / Non-Member $85

Local Event: Creative Collage

Creative Collage

Explore the art of collage through hands-on techniques such as cutting, tearing, layering, and gluing. Work with decorative...

The Floating World, or ukiyo-e&nbsp;refers to Japanese woodblock prints and paintings from the 17th to 19th centuries. This period saw a flowering of Japanese art by master artists such as Hokusai and Hiroshige. When Japan opened to the West in the mid-1800s, Japanese prints had a huge influence on artists like Whistler, Degas, and Monet. There might not have been Impressionism without these Japanese prints. Even today, Hokusai’s Great Waveand Hiroshige’s View of Mount Fuji&nbsp;appear on everything from tee shirts to mugs. Art historian Lisa Kent examines these special art forms which remain as fascinating and beautiful as ever. &nbsp;NSSC Member $15 / Non-Member $20

Local Event: The Floating World of Hokusai and Hiroshige (Hybrid)

The Floating World of Hokusai and Hiroshige...

The Floating World, or ukiyo-e refers to Japanese woodblock prints and paintings from the 17th to 19th centuries. This period...

The Floating World of Hokusai and Hiroshige (Hybrid)

Sharon Pitluk-Silver shares her story of being abandoned at 10 months, raised as the Catholic daughter of Regina and Chetzek Ostrowski, and later reclaimed by her uncle, the sole survivor of her large Jewish family, after the war.ONSITE

Local Event: Hidden Child of the Holocaust

Hidden Child of the Holocaust

Sharon Pitluk-Silver shares her story of being abandoned at 10 months, raised as the Catholic daughter of Regina and Chetzek...

Drawing on Stacy Schiff’s Pulitzer Prize–winning biography The Revolutionary: Samuel Adams, storyteller Laura Knecht presents a dramatic portrayal of Adams’s role in the American Revolution. She reveals his ideals, determination, and leadership in organizing one of the nation’s most significant campaigns of civil resistance. Knecht brings Adams to life as a shrewd, eloquent, and morally driven figure, illuminating his role in orchestrating the Boston Tea Party and shaping the convictions of the Founding Fathers. &nbsp;NSSC Member $15 / Non-Member $20

Local Event: The Revolutionary, Samuel Adams (Hybrid)

The Revolutionary, Samuel Adams (Hybrid)

Drawing on Stacy Schiff’s Pulitzer Prize–winning biography The Revolutionary: Samuel Adams, storyteller Laura Knecht presents a...

Zionism remains one of the most complex and debated concepts in contemporary Jewish life. Rabbi Adam Chalom explores its historical roots and evolving meanings, from expressions of Jewish self-determination &nbsp;and ethnic pride to more modern political associations. He examines differing perspectives within the Jewish community and broader culture, including questions about nationalism and criticism of Israel. The discussion also addresses whether anti-Zionism is inherently antisemitic and introduces Diasporism and Jewish anti-Zionism as alternative approaches to Jewish identity. &nbsp;2 X&nbsp; 10/21 &amp; 10/28NSSC Member $29 / Non-Member $39

Local Event: Zionism, Anti-Zionism, and Diasporism (Hybrid)

Zionism, Anti-Zionism, and Diasporism (Hybrid)

Zionism remains one of the most complex and debated concepts in contemporary Jewish life. Rabbi Adam Chalom explores its...

Step into Chicago’s haunted past and encounter stories of the unexplained across the region. Historian Tim Wilsey guides a chilling tour featuring the Country House Restaurant in Clarendon Hills, sightings of Resurrection Mary, and the ghostly Italian Bride at Mount Carmel Cemetery. He also explores eerie legends within Graceland Cemetery on Chicago’s North Side. These accounts of paranormal activity promise a fascinating and unsettling look at Chicagoland’s most mysterious sites. &nbsp;NSSC Member $15 / Non-Member $20

Local Event: Haunted Chicago (Hybrid)

Haunted Chicago (Hybrid)

Step into Chicago’s haunted past and encounter stories of the unexplained across the region. Historian Tim Wilsey guides a...

For centuries, theft in the art world has been basically two types: stealing or looting, and deception. Art historian Ruth Nelson explores this expanding world of art theft. From&nbsp;the removal of the Elgin Marbles, to museum theft in Chicago and Boston, and fraud in New York’s most prestigious art gallery, she reveals the “red flags” that can fool even the savviest art professionals.NSSC Member $15 / Non-Member $20

Local Event: Art Crimes: A Growth Industry (Hybrid)

Art Crimes: A Growth Industry (Hybrid)

For centuries, theft in the art world has been basically two types: stealing or looting, and deception. Art historian Ruth...

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Television in the 1950s (Hybrid)

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250 Years of American Architectural Design and Symbolism (Hybrid)

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North Shore Senior Center, 161 Northfield Rd, Northfield, IL

Windy City on the Air: Chicago and the Golden Age of Radio (Hybrid)

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Update on Issues and Trends Affecting Modern Libraries

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North Shore Senior Center, 161 Northfield Rd, Northfield, IL

Forensic Detectives: Identifying America's Fallen Heroes (Hybrid)

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North Shore Senior Center, 161 Northfield Rd, Northfield, IL

Madam President (Hybrid)

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North Shore Senior Center, 161 Northfield Rd, Northfield, IL

Struggling to Sleep? Discover Three Keys to Better Rest (Hybrid)

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North Shore Senior Center, 161 Northfield Rd, Northfield, IL

The German Virtuosa: Inside the Life and Times of Clara Schumann (Online)

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North Shore Senior Center, 161 Northfield Rd, Northfield, IL

Meet Beatrix Potter: Author, Illustrator, Conservationist (Hybrid)

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North Shore Senior Center, 161 Northfield Rd, Northfield, IL

Creative Collage

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North Shore Senior Center, 161 Northfield Rd, Northfield, IL

The Floating World of Hokusai and Hiroshige (Hybrid)

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North Shore Senior Center, 161 Northfield Rd, Northfield, IL

Hidden Child of the Holocaust