This weekend Elmhurst celebrates the life, work and birthday of Carl Sandburg with two special programs. On
Saturday, January 4 at 10:30 a.m., children and their parents are invited to
Sandburg Story Time at the Elmhurst Public Library. The program is free and tickets will be available at the Library Help Desk after 9 a.m. Then on
Sunday, January 5, the Elmhurst Historical Museum invites everyone to
Carl Sandburg's 136th Birthday Party at Elmhurst Historical Museum from 2-4 p.m. Folk singer and historian Bucky Halker will perform selections from Sandburg's
American Songbag (performances at 2:30 and 3:30), family-friendly exhibit tours take place throughout the afternoon, and of course, there
will be cake (in the Education Center at 3 p.m.). Bring the whole family -- all ages welcome. FREE.
More infoSilent Film Series begins January 16
Many people don't know that Sandburg was a movie critic for the
Chicago Daily News in the early 1900s when he lived in Elmhurst and reviewed many of the most iconic silent films of the era. The Elmhurst Historical Museum presents a four-part Silent Film Series at the Elmhurst Public Library monthly from January through April. Robert Elder,
Chicago Sun-Times Media Local film critic, will provide background and answer questions at each session. The program is free and start time is 7 p.m. Reservations requested: call 630-279-8696 or online at
www.elmhurstpubliclibrary.org. The schedule is as follows:
January 16 -
The Cabinet of D. Caligari (horror)
February 13 -
The Extra Girl (romantic comedy)
March 13 -
Sherlock, Jr. (comedy)
April 10 -
The Kid (dramatic comedy)
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