Events
Sept 13 Writing Gatsby Freedom Center 1 PM
Sept 12 Itasca Library Al Capone and the 1933 Worlds Fair 7 PM
Sept 16 Titanic Evergreen library
Oct 3 Bay City Library Michigan 6 PM Eastern The 1893 Chicago Worlds Fair Devil in the White City
Oct 14 New Buffalo Library Dea Air The Night Orson Welles Terrified Ameria 6 Eastern
Oct 22nd Woodstock Library War of the Worlds 6 30 PM
Oct 23 Fossil Ridge Library War of the Worlds
Oct 25 Sun City The War of the Worlds
Oct 29 Dickinson Hall War of the Worlds 1 PM
Oct 30 Eisenhower Library War of the Worlds 7 PM
Nov 11 Gail Borden Library Rakow Branch Madam President 7 PM
Nov 12 Bloomingdale Library War of the Worlds 7 PM
Nov 14 Somerset NJ Library Morristown 7 PM Eastern
Nov 18 Hanover Senior 10 AM Dead Air
Nov 15 Crest Hill Library Dead Air
Nov 16 Wrting for the Movies Somonauck Library
Nov 21 War of the Worlds Glen Ellyn Book Club
Dec 4th Bartlett Library The Brilliant Con of Cassie Chadwick 7 PM
Jan 6 Last Charge of the Rough Riders Hanover Senior Center 10 AM
Jan 8 Cary Library Dead Air The Night Orson Welles Terrifed Amerca 7 PM
Jan 14 GFWC Womans Club Writing Gatsby 1 PM
Jan 16 Marengo Library Al Capone and the 1933 Wordls FAir
Feb 6 Madam President Hanover Senior Center 2 PM
March 29th Graves Humes Library Writing Gatsby 11 AM
May 5 Wauconda Library Al Capone and the 1933 Worlds Fair
June 14 Glen Ellyn Historical Society How the Wild West Created Teddy Roosevelt
Sept 24 Elvis Plantinum Adventures
Oct 8 Colonial Dames
ESTIMONIAL FOR EDITH WILSON OUR FIRST WOMAN PRESIDENT
Thank you for presenting, Madam President: The Secret Presidency of Edith Wilson on June 20, 2017. This was a wonderful opportunity for the community to learn the little known story of Mrs. Wilson's extraordinary story.
Of the sixty-eight people in attendance for this program, forty-three people completed an evaluation. Attendees were asked the question "Did this presentation meet your expectations?" and asked to rate it on a scale of 0-10. An average score according to their responses was 9.8. When attendees were asked the question "How effective was the speaker?" an average score according to their responses was 9.8. When attendees were asked the question "Would you recommend this program to a friend?", all respondents but one indicated that they would recommend this program to a friend.
Marci Buerger Mt Prospect Library
Testimonials
"William did a great job helping aspiring writers not only learn more about their craft, but also the realities of what it takes to be a writer in today's market. Well done."
Kay Palacek Deerfield Public Library
William Hazelgrove has a way of talking with prospective writers in a way that makes them feel like they are getting advice from a friend. His open way of leading the discussion had patrons asking questions and talking about their own struggles. The advice Mr. Hazelgrove gave to each of us in attendance is sure to be very helpful in our future writing endeavors.
Hannah Berry
Young Adult Librarian
Aurora Public Library
Mr. Hazelgrove tells it like it is with humor and inspiration. Every writer – from the newbies to those with numerous publications – can learn something from his Selling Your Writing in the Age of Social Media presentation. Susan Gibberman Shaumburg Township Library
"William Hazelgrove's presentation on writing a memoir was well-received – he offered helpful writing tips and insider information on becoming a published author."
Gail Graziani Westmont Library
"Thanks for a great workshop! Your audience was highly enthusiastic about the benefits."
Debbie Prieser Oak Park Library
"Mr. Hazelgrove's presentation reinforced a lot of what we teach about in our reading and writing classes." – Ali Tannenbaum
"I liked that Bill talked about how he kept a journal of advice based on rejection letters he had received, and that he became a better writer because of that. It showed the students that writing is a journey and no one is good at first and that you get better along the way." – Lynn Bruno
"Author William Hazelgrove truly inspired and motivated our Creative Writing classes with his presentation at our school this spring".
Maggie Bellinger
Librarian
Bartlett HS, Bartlett, IL
Thank you so much for visiting us here at the Morton East Library Media Center! The students enjoyed your presentation. The opportunity to meet a professional author is truly something that they appreciate. I know that you captivated and inspired many of them to pursue their own writing.
Patrick Glazik Library Media Specialist/Morton East HS
"In all the years I've been moderating, your presentation stands out from all the rest…filled with inspiration, helpful hints and good advice that I have never before heard by any of our writers.
– Caryl Mobley, Programming
Arlington Heights Public Library
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I wanted to thank you for the wonderful presentation you did at our Library a couple of weeks ago. It was well received and you provided a wonderful lecture.
Best,
Kay
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Adult Programming Coordinator
Deerfield Public Library
920 N. Waukegan Rd.
Deerfield, IL 60015
kpalecek@deerfieldlibrary.org
847.945.3311-main number