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The Park Forest Public Library has a book giveaway, interesting virtual events, and a special session on home ownership on tap for May.

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Four Illinois Libraries Present bestselling authors offer online conversations and commentary. The events are made possible through Rock Island Public Library’s membership in the statewide collaboration. Free registration for the online events is available now through the Rock Island Public Library website, and with other participating Illinois Libraries. All are offered via Zoom, with the […]

Illinois Libraries Present, a statewide collaboration between public libraries offering high-quality events, welcomes author and Academy Award winning actress Marlee Matlin on Wednesday, Sept. 14.

Parlin-Ingersoll Public Library is joining libraries across the state of Illinois to host two authors, the first June 22 and the second June 30.

On Thursday, June 30th, at 7:00 p.m. central, the LaSalle Public Library, in partnership with Illinois Libraries Presents, will virtually host bestselling author and musician, Michelle Zauner, in conversation with Jessica Hopper, Chicago-based music critic and author. <br/><br/>Zauner will discuss her memoir, “Crying in H Mart,” and her music career. Zauner’s memoir about growing up Korean American, losing her mother, and forging her own identity, was a New York Times notable ...

On Wednesday, June 22nd, at 7:00 p.m. central, the LaSalle Public Library, in partnership with Illinois Libraries Presents, will virtually host award-winning chef Kwame Onwuachi, as he discuses his new cookbook, “My America: Recipes from a Young Black Chef.” <br/><br/>Onwuachi’s new cookbook, “My America: Recipes from a Young Black Chef,” with more than 125 recipes, celebrates the cuisine of the African diaspora as handed down through Onwuachi’s own family history. Born o...

On Wednesday, May 25th, at 7:00 p.m. central, the LaSalle Public Library, in partnership with Illinois Libraries Presents, will virtually host Illinois authors Jessamine Chan and Emily Maloney. Together, they will discuss the systems of power that impact our lives, our families and our finances, through the lens of their acclaimed books, “The School for Good Mothers,” and “Cost of Living.” <br/><br/>Chan’s debut novel received critical acclaim and is a New York Times bestse...

On Wednesday, May 18th, at 7:00 p.m. central, the LaSalle Public Library, in partnership with Illinois Libraries Presents, will virtually host bestselling author and musician, Michelle Zauner, in conversation with Jessica Hopper, Chicago-based music critic and author. <br/><br/>Zauner will discuss her memoir, “Crying in H Mart,” and her music career. Zauner’s memoir about growing up Korean American, losing her mother, and forging her own identity, was a New York Times notable...

Illinois Libraries Present, a statewide collaboration between public libraries offering high-quality events, welcomes bestselling author and musician Michelle Zauner on Wednesday, May 18, 2022, and bestselling author Jessamine Chan and acclaimed author Emily Maloney on Wednesday, May 25, 2022.