Politics & Government
CL Public Library Hosts Job Club, ACT Workshop and Bears Photo
Pose next to a Chicago Bears player image, enhance your employment search by attending the library's Job Club, or learn about ACT test-taking techniques.
Here's what's happening over at the Crystal Lake Public Library, 126 Paddock St., Crystal Lake:
Are you taller than Matt Forte, running back for the Chicago Bears? Stop by the Crystal Lake Public Library Youth Services Department to see for yourself.
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The library has a life-sized poster of Forte, who stands 6-foot, 2-inches tall. Visitors can see how they size up next to the football star, and get a cool pic of themselves with the image (bring your own camera!).
Job Club
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The next Job Club will meet at 1 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 23.
The gathering is a great opportunity for people to mingle with fellow job hunters, gather information and network in a supportive environment. The topic for Thursday's Job Club meeting is "Job Search Essentials" with Jim Zalesky.
ACT Test Strategies Workshop 101
Workshop meets from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 25.
Parents and students can learn how to score higher on admissions tests using key Kaplan strategiesduringthisone-hourworkshop. The format and content of the test are explored, including ways to take advantage of the test format to maximize efficiency on the exam. Various question types are reviewed and answered and students and parents are given a study plan for success. This is an ideal follow-up seminar to a practice test.
Registration is required. More information is available on the Crystal Lake Public Library website.
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