Illinois Libraries Present

Illinois Libraries Present

Lake Bluff Public Library is a member of Illinois Libraries Present, a statewide collaboration among public libraries offering premier online events. Through this partnership, we are able to offer you access to a variety of high-profile events that highlight national names and social justice/DEI issues. You can register for these events through the links below or from our full events calendar.

Illinois Libraries Present 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). Learn more about Illinois Libraries Present on their website.

Upcoming Programming

Erika Sánchez

Being Imperfect with Erika Sánchez | 10/9 at 7pm | Register Here
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Illinois Libraries Present and Erika Sánchez, award-winning author of I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter. She will be joined in conversation by Cynthia Pelayo.

Jason Reynolds

Raise Your Voice with Jason Reynolds | 10/22 at 7pm | Register Here
Welcome Jason Reynolds, #1 New York Times bestselling author, advocate, mentor, and 2020-2022 National Ambassador for Young People's Literature. The recipient of a Newbery Honor, a Printz Honor, a Carnegie Medal, an NAACP Image Award, and multiple Coretta Scott King honors, Reynolds' beloved and award-winning titles include Stamped with Ibram X. Kendi, Stuntboy, the Track series (Ghost, Patina, Sunny, and Lu), Miles Morales, All American Boys with Brendan Kiely, and When I Was the Greatest. 

Chef Art Smith

Holiday Tips and Tricks with Chef Art Smith | 11/20 at 7pm | Register Here
Bring some culinary inspiration into your holiday season with Chef Art Smith. Learn about his culinary journey as Oprah Winfrey’s personal chef and two-time James Beard Foundation award winner.

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