ILLINOIS LIBRARIES PRESENT
OCTOBER 2023 PROGRAMS
Chills & Thrills with Stephen Graham Jones
Stephen Graham Jones joins us to talk scary stories, horror and more with horror expert Becky Spratford. Jones is the New York Times bestselling author of The Only Good Indians and Don’t Fear the Reaper, and a prolific author of more than 25 books spanning genres. He received an NEA Fellowship and won several awards including: the Ray Bradbury Award from the Los Angeles Times, the Bram Stoker Award, the Shirley Jackson Award, the Jesse Jones Award for Best Work of Fiction from the Texas Institute of Letters, the Independent Publishers Award for Multicultural Fiction, and the Alex Award from American Library Association. He is the Ivena Baldwin Professor of English at the University of Colorado Boulder.
Illinois librarian and Readers' Advisor Becky Spratford will join Stephen in conversation. She trains library staff all over the world on how to match books with readers through the local public library and runs the critically acclaimed blog RA for All. A devout horror fan, she writes a horror review column for Library Journal, is the author of The Reader’s Advisory Guide to Horror, and is a proud member of the Horror Writers Association. This event is made possible by Illinois Libraries Present, a statewide collaboration among public libraries offering premier events. ILP is funded in part by a grant awarded by the Illinois State Library, a department of the Office of Secretary of State, using funds provided by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services, under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA).
Wednesday, October 4 | 7:00 PM Register online here: https://bit.ly/ILP_StephenGrahamJones Zoom NOTE: If you will not be able to watch the program live, please register above to receive an email with the link to watch the recording! Illinois Libraries Present is committed to inclusion and accessibility. To request accommodations, please email:
illinoislibrariespresent@gmail.com. |
Stephen Graham Jones FAQWill this program be recorded?
Yes, with permission from Stephen Graham Jones to post for a limited time 14 days.
Where will the recording be posted?
On YouTube. The link will be emailed to all Zoom registrants (those who attended the live event and those who did not). This email will include the final date to view the recording.
When will the recording be posted?
Within 5 days of the program (pending actual post-production time). It will be viewable for up 14 days from post date.
Will the event be captioned?
The event will be live captioned.
Who is the audience for this event?
Adults.
Who is the moderator for this event?
What if someone needs accommodations?
Registrants may request an accommodation when registering on Zoom for the event or by emailing illinoislibrariespresent@gmail.com
Where will I find my Zoom registration link?
Will books be available for sale?
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Food, Family, and Folktales:
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Grace Lin FAQWill this program be recorded?
Yes, with permission from Grace Lin to post for a limited time of 7 days.
Where will the recording be posted?
On YouTube. The link will be emailed to all Zoom registrants (those who attended the live event and those who did not). This email will include the final date to view the recording. Again, all registrants will receive a link to the recording.
When will the recording be posted?
Within 5 days of the program (pending actual post-production time). It will be viewable up 7 days from the event date.
Will the event be captioned?
The event will be live captioned.
Who is the audience for this event?
Perfect for all ages, especially 2nd-6th graders.
Who is the moderator for this event?
Brian Wilson from the Evanston Public Library will join Grace Lin in conversation.
What if someone needs accommodations?
Registrants may request an accommodation when registering on Zoom for the event or by emailing illinoislibrariespresent@gmail.com
Where will I find my Zoom registration link?
Will books be available for sale?
Do I need to register to attend the watch party at the library?
No registration will be required to attend the watch party at the library. Doors to the program room will open 5 minutes prior to the program start.
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NOVEMBER 2023 PROGRAM
A Taste of Love with Maya-Camille Broussard
Join Maya Camille Broussard, star of Netflix’s Bake Squad, and owner of Chicago based Justice of the Pies, for a demo from her kitchen just in time for Thanksgiving. Maya will share her love of pie, the stories of those that inspired her, and some tips and tricks to help you make the perfect Thanksgiving pie.
Broussard uses her love of food to have a positive impact on the local community. She offers an “I Knead love” workshop several times each year for kids from low-income households to learn basic cooking skills, healthy eating habits, and nutrition. Justice of the Pies has partnered with many Chicago area charities to provide meals for communities on the South and West sides. During the COVID pandemic, her bakery partnered with Frontline Food to provide food from restaurants for front-line workers. Being hearing impaired, Broussard works hard to set an example for young bakers by telling the story of her struggles and success. This event is made possible by Illinois Libraries Present, a statewide collaboration among public libraries offering premier events. ILP is funded in part by a grant awarded by the Illinois State Library, a department of the Office of Secretary of State, using funds provided by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services, under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA).
Wednesday, November 8 | 7:00 PM Register online here: https://bit.ly/ILP_Maya-Camille Zoom NOTE: If you will not be able to watch the program live, please register above to receive an email with a unique link to watch the recording! Illinois Libraries Present is committed to inclusion and accessibility. To request accommodations, please email:
illinoislibrariespresent@gmail.com. |
Maya-Camille Broussard FAQWill this program be recorded?
Yes, with permission from Maya-Camille Broussard to post for a limited time (14 days).
Where will the recording be posted?
On Vimeo. The link and password will be shared with all registrants via Zoom (both those who register and attend and those who register and are unable to attend).
When will the recording be posted?
Within 5 days of the program (pending actual post-production time); it will remain up 14 days from the event date.
Will the event be captioned?
The event will be live captioned.
Who is the audience for this event?
Adults.
Who is the moderator for this event?
TBD.
What if someone needs accommodations?
Registrants may request an accommodation when registering on Zoom for the event or by emailing illinoislibrariespresent@gmail.com
Where will I find my Zoom registration link?
Will books be available for sale?
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DECEMBER 2023 PROGRAM
Surviving the Holidays with Lori Gottlieb
Lori Gottlieb, New York Times bestselling author of Maybe You Should Talk to Someone, and co-host of the “Dear Therapists” podcast joins us for a thought-provoking conversation about mental health in anticipation of the winter holiday season.
Gottlieb will share tools to help in everyday life and especially as you prepare for the holidays. Lori Gottlieb is a psychotherapist and New York Times bestselling author of Maybe You Should Talk to Someone, which has sold over a million copies and is currently being adapted into a television series. In addition to her clinical practice, she is co-host of the popular “Dear Therapists” podcast and writes The Atlantic’s “Dear Therapist” advice column. She has been on the Today Show, Good Morning America, CNN, and NPR’s “Fresh Air” as a therapy expert and her 2019 Ted Talk was one of the most watched of the year. This event is made possible by Illinois Libraries Present, a statewide collaboration among public libraries offering premier events. ILP is funded in part by a grant awarded by the Illinois State Library, a department of the Office of Secretary of State, using funds provided by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services, under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA).
Wednesday, December 6 | 7:00 PM Register online here: https://bit.ly/ILP_LoriGottlieb Zoom NOTE: If you will not be able to watch the program live, please register above to receive an email with the link to watch the recording! Illinois Libraries Present is committed to inclusion and accessibility. To request accommodations, please email:
illinoislibrariespresent@gmail.com. |
Lori Gottlieb FAQWill this program be recorded?
TBD
Where will the recording be posted?
TBD
When will the recording be posted?
TBD
Will the event be captioned?
TBD
Who is the audience for this event?
TBD
Who is the moderator for this event?
TBD
What if someone needs accommodations?
Registrants may request an accommodation when registering on Zoom for the event or by emailing illinoislibrariespresent@gmail.com
Where will I find my Zoom registration link?
TBD
Will books be available for sale?
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PAST PROGRAMS
SEPTEMBER 2023 PROGRAM
The Power of Story with Colson Whitehead
Kicking off the 2023 - 2024 season, we are thrilled to welcome two-time Pulitzer Prize winning author Colson Whitehead to our Illinois libraries. The #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Underground Railroad, The Nickel Boys, Harlem Shuffle, The Noble Hustle, Zone One, Sag Harbor, The Intuitionist, John Henry Days, Apex Hides the Hurt, and a collection of essays, Whitehead is only the fourth writer to win two Pulitzers in the Fiction category (for The Underground Railroad in 2017 and The Nickel Boys in 2020). His highly anticipated latest novel, Crook Manifesto, is a darkly funny tale of a city under siege, but also a sneakily searching portrait of the meaning of family.
His reviews, essays, and fiction have appeared in the New York Times, The New Yorker, New York Magazine, Harper’s and Granta. Whitehead has received a MacArthur Fellowship and Guggenheim Fellowship and the Library of Congress Prize for American Fiction, among others. In 2023, President Biden awarded Whitehead a National Endowment for the Humanities Medal. He has taught extensively, including at Columbia University, Princeton University, and Brooklyn College, and has been a Writer-in-Residence at Vassar College, the University of Richmond, and University of Wyoming. He lives in New York City. This event is made possible by Illinois Libraries Present, a statewide collaboration among public libraries offering premier events. ILP is funded in part by a grant awarded by the Illinois State Library, a department of the Office of Secretary of State, using funds provided by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services, under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA).
Wednesday, September 6 | 7:00 PM Illinois Libraries Present is committed to inclusion and accessibility. To request accommodations, please email:
illinoislibrariespresent@gmail.com. |
Colson Whitehead FAQWill this program be recorded?
Yes, with permission from Colson Whitehead to post for a limited time (14 days).
Where will the recording be posted?
On Vimeo. The link and password will be emailed to all Zoom registrants (those who attended the live event and those who did not). This email will include the final date to view the recording. Again, all registrants will receive a link to the recording.
When will the recording be posted?
Within 5 days of the program (pending actual post-production time). It will be viewable for 14 days from post date.
Will the event be captioned?
The event will be live captioned.
Who is the audience for this event?
Adults.
Who is the moderator for this event?
What if someone needs accommodations?
Registrants may request an accommodation when registering on Zoom for the event or by emailing illinoislibrariespresent@gmail.com
Where will I find my Zoom registration link?
Will books be available for sale?
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