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NEA Big Read Book Discussion: Interior Chinatown

Join us at the library on Thursday, April 27 @ 5:30 pm to discuss this year's NEA Big Read book, Interior Chinatown by Charles Yu! BOOKS AVAILABLE FOR PICKUP WHILE SUPPLIES LAST!

ILP: Drawing Comics with Jarrett J. Krosoczka

Celebrate Free Comic Book Day with New York Times bestselling author and illustrator, Jarrett J. Krosoczka! Perfect for the entire family, this live, virtual drawing workshop is sure to inspire the inner artist in everyone.
Saturday, May 6 @ 10am | Zoom
Register here: bit.ly/DrawwithJarrettKrosoczka

ILP: On Being Fabulous with Jonathan Van Ness & Kristi Yamaguchi

“Queer Eye” star and ice skating superfan, Jonathan Van Ness, talks with his idol, Olympic Gold Medalist Kristi Yamaguchi. They’ll chat figure skating, fabulous style, and whatever else comes up!
Wed, May 17 @ 7pm | Zoom
Register here: https://bit.ly/OnBeingFabulous

Craft for a Cause

Join WCPL and WIAR (and some furry friends) at the library for an evening of DIY pet toys and pet supply drive and donation!

ILP: Navigate Your Stars: A Conversation with Novelist Jesmyn Ward

Join us for an evening with "the next Toni Morrison," Jesmyn Ward, as she discusses how her literary vision and personal experiences address urgent questions about racism and social injustice. 
Tues, June 6 @ 7pm | Zoom
UPDATE: This is a rescheduled event.
Register here: https://bit.ly/ILPJesmynWard 

Adult Craft: Flower Press Suncatchers

Join us in making beautiful floral suncatchers and bookmarks! Adult Craft @ 4pm in the Board Room of the library! This event will count towards your Summer Reading Program!

Family Heirloom Recipes from the Illinois State Fair with Catherine Lambrecht

Catherine Lambrecht has judged Family Heirloom Recipe contests at the Illinois State Fair since 2009. This presentation offers an opportunity to follow the judging experience and hear the wonderful histories behind family recipes passed down for generations, such as settling family disputes, dueling pasta salads, and more. This event will count toward the Adult 2023 Summer Reading Program!

Celebrate Your Voice with Fox Ellis

Join us at the library to celebrate your voice with Fox Ellis, master storyteller, who will demonstrate sharing our personal stories, narratives, and memoirs.