The following events are free and open to the public, though tickets are required. Tickets are available at all three Naperville Public Library locations and at Anderson’s Bookshop.
Dan Gutman
Tuesday, February 10th at 7:00 p.m.
Pfeiffer Hall at North Central College
310 E. Benton Avenue
Gary W. Moore
Tuesday, February 17th at 7:00 p.m.
Wentz Concert Hall at North Central College
171 E. Chicago Avenue
Book Discussion Groups: Playing with the Enemy
Tuesday, February 10th at 9:30 a.m.
Nichols Library Community Room
200 W. Jefferson Avenue
Thursday, February 19th at 7:00 p.m.
Nichols Library Community Room
200 W. Jefferson Avenue
Informational Programs About World War II and the 1940s
No advance registration is required for the following programs. They are partially supported by a grant from the City of Naperville.
The Music and Songs of WWII
Wed., February 4th at 7:00 p.m.
Musician Steve Askins
95th Street Library
Meeting Room A/B
No reservations necessary
The Greatest Generation also inspired great music. Tonight, travel back to the 1940s with songs like "Don’t Sit Under the Apple Tree", "Sentimental Journey", "Swingin’ on a Star" and "Don’t Fence Me In." As a singer, composer and musician, Steve Askins has been entertaining all ages for more than 30 years. He has toured the U.S. as a solo artist as well as a member of various ensembles.
Those Were the Days Radio Players
Thurs., February 12th at 7:00 p.m.
95th Street Library
Meeting Room A/B
No reservations necessary
Relive some of the lighter moments of the 1940s with the Those Were the Days Radio Players West when they present two radio shows of the period. "Jack Benny Donates Maxwell to the Scrap Drive" and "Fibber McGee and Molly’s Scrap Collection" will have you laughing at the ensuing misadventures of these radio icons. The Radio Players present comedy and drama based on the original scripts from the 1930s to the 1950s, with the old-time sound effects and original music. Although our country was at war, these humorous broadcasts brought some enjoyment and entertainment to the people at home.
U-505: The history of the sub, and its role in Playing with the Enemy
Mon., February 16th at 7 PM
95th Street Library
No reservations necessary
Staff from the Museum of Science and Industry
Reading in the Window
Anderson’s Bookshop
123 W. Jefferson Avenue
February 5, 7, 10, 12, 14 and 17
11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Take a break from your routine and come sit in Anderson’s window with one of our Naperville READS authors’ titles. Show your support for Naperville READS by calling Anderson’s to reserve your time slot. There is a maximum of two people per session, and students are welcome on Saturdays and after school. Please call 630-355-2665 for more information.
Playing with the Enemy Book Discussion
Anderson’s Bookshop
123 W. Jefferson Avenue
Wednesday, January 28th at 10:00 a.m. and again at 5:00 p.m.
No reservations are needed, so just come prepared for a lively discussion of the book and the topic. Facilitators of these two sessions are Kathy Carrus and Carol Katsoulis. Please call Anderson’s at 630-355-2665 for more information.
