Join us on Saturday, August 23, as author Chrystal Paige Brown reads from her latest book in her “Harvey” series, along with her special guest, Harvey the dog. Books will be available for sale. All ages welcome!
Please join us Wednesday, August 27, from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM as author Charley Cass presents his latest book. Signed copies will also be for sale.
Join Illinois Libraries Present for a nostalgic and intimate hour-long conversation with Emmy-nominated actor Steve Burns, best known as ‘Steve’ from the beloved Nickelodeon show Blue’s Clues. Beyond the iconic blue paw print and memorable striped green shirt, Burns has built a unique career in entertainment, encompassing acting, directing, music, and, new this fall, a podcast […]
Have you ever wondered how some of America’s most unusual funeral customs began? Interested in the tradition of postmortem photographs? Tried to understand the purpose of wearing black, stopping clocks at the moment of death, using flowers at funerals, and why we started embalming the bodies of the dead? Then you won’t want to miss […]