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
Beyond the Page with Percival Everett
Thursday, March 19 at 7pm
Adults
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Industrious, irreverent, and humble–though he may deny the accusation–Percival Everett defies categorization. His most recent novel, James, earned both the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction and the National Book Award, and his 2001 novel Erasure inspired the film American Fiction, which received the Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay in 2024.
This event will be recorded and available for 30 days after the event. You must register for the event in order to receive access to the recording.
Cristina Henríquez: Voice, Culture, and Human Connection
Thursday, April 16 at 7pm
Adults
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Join critically acclaimed bestselling author Cristina Henríquez for a compelling conversation about her work. Henríquez’s newest book, The Great Divide, is a moving exploration of the people who lived, loved, and labored during the construction of the Panama Canal. The book was named a New York Times Editors’ Choice selection and a TIME Magazine “100 Must-Read Books of 2024.”
This event will be recorded and available for 30 days after the event. You must register for the event in order to receive access to the recording.
Babel-On with R.F. Kuang
Tuesday, May 19 at 7pm
Adults
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R.F. Kuang’s genre-bending fiction broaches serious topics from a satirical and fantastical perspective. Academic yet approachable, Kuang’s work combines history, magic, and classical literary tradition to render powerful critiques of academia, the publishing industry, and even contemporary popular culture.
This event will be recorded and available for 30 days after the event. You must register for the event in order to receive access to the recording.