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October Book Discussion: The Night Circus

Thursday, October 27th @ 5:30pm | ZOOM | The circus arrives without warning. No announcements precede it. It is simply there, when yesterday it was not. Within the black-and-white striped canvas tents is an utterly unique experience full of breathtaking amazements. It is called Le Cirque des Rêves, and it is only open at night. Behind the scenes wages a long, mysterious competition between two star-crossed magicians; the circus is a stage for a battle of imagination, will, and love.

A Conversation with Cailtin Doughty

Join us for a conversation with Caitlin Doughty, mortician, bestselling author, and advocate for death acceptance. Hailed by The New York Times as "a relentlessly curious and chipper tour guide to the underworld,” she’ll discuss reform of Western funeral industry practices and much more with Mark Bazer (The Interview Show).

November Book Discussion: Stardust by Neil Gaiman

Wednesday, November 30th @ 5:30pm | ZOOM | Tristran Thorn will do anything to win the cold heart of beautiful Victoria Forester—even fetch her the star they watch fall from the night sky. But to do so, he must enter the unexplored lands on the other side of the ancient wall that gives their tiny village its name. Beyond that stone barrier, Tristran learns, lies Faerie...where nothing not even a fallen star, is what he imagined, and the most exhilarating adventure of the young man's life awaits.

Midwest Baking with Shauna Sever

Join Shauna Sever, cookbook author, TV and radio contributor, and daughter of the great Midwest, for this special Illinois Libraries Present holiday season event. Shauna will share her love of food, baking, and some tips to make your holiday gatherings delicious.

Presentation: Consumer Fraud & Identity Theft

A presentation on consumer fraud and identity theft, offered by Heather Calcara with the Office of the Illinois Attorney General. Tuesday, January 10th @ 10am.

Inciting Joy: A Conversation with Ross Gay

Kick off your new year with a conversation about joy with best-selling essayist and award-winning poet Ross Gay. This discussion of his most recent collection of essays, Inciting Joy, will explore the joy we incite when we turn our attention to what brings us together and to what we love.

Adult Craft: Painted Mason Jars

Thursday, January 19th @ 5pm
Board Room @ WCPL

Join us to for a mason jar craft! You can paint some cute winter designs, or you can get ready for Valentine's Day!!

Book Discussion: Circe by Madeline Miller

Join us Thursday, January 26th @ 5:30pm at the library to discuss the novel that inspired a boom in retellings and reimaginings of mythology from the perspective of the women, Circe by Madeline Miller. Books are available for pick up now to allow for extended reading time due to the holidays. While supplies last!

ILP: Saying Yes to Your Story: Kwame Alexander

Join us Wednesday, February 8th @ 7pm on Zoom for an evening of inspiration and conversation with best-selling and award-winning children's and young adult author and poet, Kwame Alexander!