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Business and Career coach Vickie Austin highlights new and classic business books for busy executives, employees, and entrepreneurs. Don’t worry if you haven’t read the book!

This month's review: The Culture Code: The Secrets of Highly Successful Groups by Daniel Coyle

In this two-part, hands-on workshop, published author Karen Schreck will discuss what makes a great story, then the group will work together to generate ideas for your work through a variety of exercises sure to inspire. In Part II, Karen will help you explore diverse methods for crafting complex characters for your short stories, novels, and creative nonfiction. Please come with your favorite writing materials (laptop, notebook, etc.).

Join us for this special Classic Movie Night at a later time of 7:00 p.m. as Lisa takes the night off and we welcome organist Jay Warren as he plays along to the silent horror film, Nosferatu.

Film synopsis: Vampire Count Orlok expresses interest in a new residence and real estate agent Hutter's wife. 1hr 21min.

Candidates, let’s clear up some myths, set our focus and know where to turn for help. As much as hiring practices have changed, they remain the same. Hiring managers want to know who you are and how you can help their company.

Companies, come join the conversation and let’s find you the right talent and the ability to deploy their expertise. BUT it’s about finding JobFit, your companies cannot afford a miss-hire.

Presented by Jim Owens, President of JobFormance, this Workshop will teach you how to use technology to find the job or the candidate for you.

Focus, problem solving and prioritization, building your value proposition and defining success are the cornerstones for business health. Getting and staying on track will help you conserve critical hours. Join your fellow entrepreneurs to discuss how to ask and answer questions that will guide you on a path to success.


Tom Drouin, Certified Small Business Mentor with SCORE Fox Valley facilitates

Meeting Room H, 2nd Floor.

Registration required.

Add and edit pictures, tables, WordArt, columns, bullet points, and much more. This class is recommended for those who would like more than a basic understanding of Word.

Take advantage of Google’s cloud storage service. Learn to upload and download files, create new files using Google’s software, and then share and edit your files with other users simultaneously.

True Story Book Club is Wheaton Library's Non-Fiction book discussion which meets the last monday of the month (unless there's a holiday). Pick up a copy at the Circulation Desk to join the group.

This month's book: Vacationland By: John Hodgman

Expand your Excel knowledge by learning how pivot tables work.

Join the DuPage County Forest Preserve for a lively discussion about natural world. October’s book is "The Octopus and the Orangutan" by Eugene Liden.

No registration required. Pick up discussion books at the Circulation Desk

If you love to talk about contemporary fiction, join our Contemporary Book Discussion group. Pick up a copy of the upcoming title at the Checkout Desk. Visit http://wheatonlibrary.org/browse/books/book-discussions for titles.

Shown with Closed Captioning. Rated PG or PG-13 unless otherwise noted.

On the eve of retirement a middle class, judgmental snob discovers her husband has been having an affair with her best friend and is forced into exile with her bohemian sister who lives on an impoverished inner-city council estate. 1h 51min.

WPL and Literacy DuPage host an English conversation group every Saturday morning. Practice your English, learn new phrases, and learn in a friendly environment! Everyone is welcome!

After completing the two-day course, you may be eligible for a discount on your auto insurance (consult insurance company for details). $15 for AARP members, $20 for non-AARP members (check only). Must attend both days. Feel free to bring a snack, there will be a break.

Nancy McCully investigates the origins of Thanksgiving at Plimouth Plantation and how the Pilgrims traveled across the ocean and made their home here.

Balance your finances or organize your contacts with this versatile spreadsheet software. Data entry, formulas, formatting, charts, sharing and saving are included.

If you love to talk about contemporary fiction, join our Contemporary Book Discussion group. Pick up a copy of the upcoming title at the Checkout Desk. Visit http://wheatonlibrary.org/browse/books/book-discussions for titles.

Laura Barto from Stampin’ UP provides all the materials for you to easily create beautiful holiday cards for your loved ones.

Sign up for one time slot, limited space available.

If you love to talk about contemporary fiction, join our Contemporary Book Discussion group. Pick up a copy of the upcoming title at the Checkout Desk. Visit http://wheatonlibrary.org/browse/books/book-discussions for titles.

Drop-in, bring your laptop (or check one out at the Tech Center) and get ready to write. Coffee will be provided.

NaNoWriMo = National Novel Writing Month

Visit nanowrimo.org or naperwrimo.org for more information.

Shown with Closed Captioning. Rated PG or PG-13 unless otherwise noted.

A true story of survival, as a young couple's chance encounter leads them first to love, and then on the adventure of a lifetime as they face one of the most catastrophic hurricanes in recorded history. 1h 36min.

Nostalgia Entertainment presents a costumed and piano-accompanied trio reenacting a 1940s radio hour paying tribute to heroes of WWII.

Shown with Closed Captioning. Rated PG or PG-13 unless otherwise noted.

Four lifelong friends have their lives forever changed after reading 50 Shades of Grey in their monthly book club. 1h 44min

Attention English language learners! Join our Literacy DuPage volunteers in Café on the Park for a fun afternoon conversation group. Enjoy coffee, tea, and great food from the café while you meet friendly people and practice your skills. If the weather is nice, the group will be held on the patio near Adams Park!