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The South Side - My South Side: A Love Letter to Home
The South Side - My South Side: A Love Letter to Home
Join Letra Bledsoe as she talks about growing up on the south side of Chicago, her memories, her experiences, the locales she haunted, and the changes she's seen since she left home.
The South Side – My South Side is a dynamic, visual journey into the heart of Chicago's South Side—a region bursting with history, culture, flavor, and pride. From the iconic Museum Campus to legendary sports teams and local landmarks like Jackson Park and Bridgeport, this presentation uncovers the stories behind the places that make the South Side unforgettable. Through engaging visuals and real-world stories, audiences will experience the evolution of the South Side, with a few surprising "A-ha" moments along the way.
More than a history lesson, this is a celebration of community. Through powerful imagery and shared memories—from lakefront views to favorite local eateries and defining sporting moments—the South Side comes to life. Audience members are invited to join the conversation, sharing their own stories, reflections, and hidden gems. Whether you’ve lived here forever or are just beginning to explore, My South Side offers deeper appreciation of a place that continues to shape Chicago’s past, present, and future.
Letra is a dynamic and creative educator, licensed in Career and Technical Education, with a rich and varied professional background. From corporate America to the classroom, and from the beauty industry to the food and beverage world, she brings lived experience, humor, and insight to every presentation. A former preschool business manager, executive assistant, paralegal, and certified massage therapist, she has also worked in modeling, cosmetics sales, bartending, and fast food—all while maintaining her lifelong passion for learning and creativity. She continues to expand her skills through coursework in accounting, project management, and emerging technologies like AI. Whether speaking in front of an audience or working behind the scenes, she is always learning, creating, and moving forward. “I welcome opportunities to connect, collaborate, and grow alongside others who value creativity, curiosity, and lifelong learning."
Power Vegetable Gardening
Please let us know of any allergies at the time of registration.
Registration is required. Registration starts: 12/31/1969 @ 6:00pm Registration end: 04/14/2026 @ 7:00pmPOWER VEGETABLE GARDENING
Spring is here! Take part in the backyard gardening hobby that's growing in popularity, and experience the joy of harvesting power crops of healthy, delicious, sweet, crunchy vegetables! This topic reviews the basic techniques of vegetable gardening. Everything from site selection, soil preparation, and seed starting through fertilization, watering, pest control, and harvest will be covered. Both new and experienced gardeners will learn something they can use.
Mark Lyons has been an avid vegetable gardener ever since childhood. He got his start helping his parents grow their vegetable garden, an activity in which he eagerly participated while growing up in Arlington Heights, Illinois. After high school, Mark attended the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, where he took courses in biology, botany, biochemistry, agricultural economics, and home vegetable gardening, and received a BS in Agriculture. He then went on to graduate school at Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, where he received his MS degree in Agriculture.
In 1988, Mark took over the operation of his parents’ vegetable garden, and spent the next several years cultivating and harvesting substantial amounts of tomatoes and cucumbers. In 2003, Mark began developing vegetable gardens for friends and family. His success in these endeavors, fueled by his love of gardening and his strategic consulting skills, led Mark to develop Green Thumb at Your Service.
Open Study Room
The Open Study Room is available for any patrons to use without reservations during the specified time frame.
Please note that patrons cannot close the doors for personal use. If you wish to have private space for use, please see the Reference Desk to ask about the Group Study Room or Quiet Study Room.
Open Study Room
The Open Study Room is available for any patrons to use without reservations during the specified time frame.
Please note that patrons cannot close the doors for personal use. If you wish to have private space for use, please see the Reference Desk to ask about the Group Study Room or Quiet Study Room.
Open Study Room
The Open Study Room is available for any patrons to use without reservations during the specified time frame.
Please note that patrons cannot close the doors for personal use. If you wish to have private space for use, please see the Reference Desk to ask about the Group Study Room or Quiet Study Room.
Open Study Room
The Open Study Room is available for any patrons to use without reservations during the specified time frame.
Please note that patrons cannot close the doors for personal use. If you wish to have private space for use, please see the Reference Desk to ask about the Group Study Room or Quiet Study Room.
Executive Committee Meeting for the Democratic Party of DuPage County
Community Group
Executive Committee Meeting for the Democrative Party of DuPage County
Interlibrary Chess Tournament
End of the year competition and fun for the Bloomingdale Library chess club & other participating libraries