Lifelong Learning Institute (Ages 50+)
LLI members enjoy great discussions, innovative classes and new friendships.
Lifelong Learning Institute Annual Membership
Become a Premier Member of our popular program for older adults and receive exclusive benefits:
- Access to exclusive premier members-only courses and book discussion group
- 50% discount on designated LLI courses
2024 Memberships
Membership covers January through December 2024. Membership is just $25 for the rest of the year!
Sign up for 2024 Premier Membership
Lifelong Learning Institute Open House
Tuesday, August 6, 9:00am - 2:00pm
Join us at Harper College’s Lifelong Learning Institute Open House for a showcase of what you can expect from our Fall 2024 class schedule. Our free event will begin with a light breakfast (9-10 a.m.) and include synopses of class offerings from instructors, LLI membership discounts, class giveaways, beverages, food and raffle prizes.
Please register for this event. We will send you more details and a reminder closer to the event.
Location: Harper Main Campus, Wojcik Conference Center, Building W
1200 W. Algonquin Rd., Palatine, IL 60067
Parking: Lot 14 Map of Campus
Presenting Instructors Include:
Jerome M. O'Connor: LLI0660 America and the Home Front in World War II, LLI0661 Inside Frank Gehry Bedouin Tent, LLI0665 The Unknown Frank Lloyd Wright
Suzanne Rausch: LLI0654 A Look at the Fascinating Planets in our Solar System, LLI0653 How Nature Crafts the Amazing Features on the Earth's Surface, LLI0655 Greatest Natural and Constructed Stone Creations
Ralph Burin: LLI0685 The Influential Alfred Stieglitz (Spring Class)
Christopher Sweet: LLI0680 What Makes a Roman, Roman, LLI0681 Aeneid and the Augustan Empire
Jerrold Leitner: LLI0686 The Life of Louise May Alcott (Spring Class)
Dan Reid: LLI0652 Master Class Series for Health and Wellness, LLI0648 Making Meaning out of Grief and Loss, · LLI0649 The Impact of Stigma on our Understanding of Chronic Illness, LLI0650 Fighting Back: Social Injustice in the Early Days of the AIDS Epidemic in America, LLI0651 Renewing the Spirit: Moving from Compassion Fatigue toward Resilience and Hope
Don't miss our 2024 Chautauqua: Mary Lincoln & William Herndon on Thursday, August 29, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Learn more and register here.
Lifelong Learning Institute (LLI) is an experiential and discussion learning program for older adults. It offers you fresh, relevant and fun courses in a seminar format. That means no exams or homework – just spirited discussions, hands-on activities and new connections with lifelong learners just like you.
Learn in intimate groups led by distinguished Harper College faculty and experts in a variety of professional fields. Program leaders create engaging and innovative programs specifically for lifelong learners. Choose from a new group of featured seminar topics each semester.
Our Members Say It Best…
"I've enjoyed making time for Harper's Lifelong Learning Institute for several years now. As all retirees know, our days are filled with lots to do, and Harper gives us the added advantage of new ideas, programs, lectures and an opportunity to meet like-minded people. I consider the membership fee that the Institute charges one of the best investments I've made."
"I'm a member of Harper's LLI because I have always loved to learn new things in many different areas, especially history, music of all types, painting, sculpture and current events. LLI offers reasonably priced classes in these areas taught by interesting experts. It's a productive and fulfilling way to spend my time."
"Harper's Lifelong Learning program has been a great place to learn more about the things I'm interested in, to broaden my horizons, and to make new friends. I have really enjoyed the variety of courses. Now, if we only had a course about how to make more time in one's day!"
Call 847.925.6300 (during business hours) with questions.
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FAQ’s
What types of courses and activities does LLI offer?
LLI offers a mix of lectures, short-term courses, and seminars presented in media-equipped classrooms at Harper College and in some cases at partner sites across the Harper College District.
Are there homework assignments, tests, grades and other requirements?
LLI courses require no prerequisites, grades or exams. Some instructors may suggest reading certain texts and other materials for participants to gain full benefit from the class experience.
What do classes cost?
LLI course fees are designed to cover the direct costs of running classes, while being low enough to make it possible for fixed-income students and others to attend. Fees are listed after each course description in the catalog. Some courses carry the same fee for both LLI members and nonmembers, while most others are available to members at a discounted fee.
Where do LLI classes meet?
Courses can be online or in-person. LLI courses are held at the Harper College main campus (1200 W Algonquin Rd, Palatine, IL 60067) and at LLI partner sites. Free parking is available at all LLI course locations.
Are classes or events ever cancelled?
Every effort is made to hold all LLI classes scheduled. However, a minimum enrollment is set for most classes, and a course will be cancelled if the minimum enrollment is not met.