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Thu, May 14, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Ruchika Sikri and Dr. Patrick Porter discuss their book "Brain Fitness Blueprint" in which they present a 30-day action plan to supercharge your brain and achieve peak performance.
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Tue, May 19, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Nir Eyal discusses his book "Beyond Belief" that reveals how the hidden assumptions you carry shape what you see, feel, and do, and how to replace them with beliefs that unlock your true potential. Register
Tue, May 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room 8
Love to read? Always looking for book recommendations? Meet fellow bibliophiles at Readers' Round Table! Join us in Room #8.
Wed, May 27, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Brenner Room
Benjamin Goluboff, Professor of English at Lake Forest College and published author, leads the book discussion of Culpability by Bruce Holsinger.
This event is full
Thu, May 28, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Brenner Room
Author Carla Bruni discusses her book "Chicago Homes: A Portrait of the City's Everyday Architecture," an illustrated guide to the housing types and styles that have shaped Chicago.
Sat, May 30, 10:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room 8
Join Highland Park librarians for a discussion of Fuzz: When Nature Breaks the Law by Mary Roach.
Your Ticket to the Best State Fair Crafts - Virtual event presented with Library Speakers Consortium
Wed, Jun 03, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Join us for a virtual event with Smithsonian curator Mary Savig on the history and significance of craft at state fairs - from blue-ribbon quilts to sculpted butter cows, and so much more!
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Tue, Jun 09, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Join us for a virtual event with health expert Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel as he shares his vision for living well and aging with purpose. Register
Tue, Jun 09, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Brenner Room
Registration Required. Join us in the Brenner Room for a discussion on "Wild Dark Shore" by Charlotte McConaghy, led by Judy Levin.
Thu, Jun 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Join us for a virtual discussion with Matt Dinniman about his latest book "A Parade of Horribles."Register
Wed, Jun 17, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Zoom
Dr. Kerry Burnight, gerontologist and author of the bestselling book "Joyspan: The Art and Science of Thriving in Life's Second Half," discusses navigating longevity. Join us on Zoom.Register
Wed, Jun 17, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Brenner Room
Charlie Maimone, a doctoral candidate working on his PhD in philosophy at the U. of I., where he also teaches Philosophy and Ethics courses, will lead the discussion of Amerika by Franz Kafka.
Sat, Jun 20, 10:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room 8
Join Highland Park librarians for a discussion of My Sister the Serial Killer by Oyinkan Braithwaite.
Tue, Jun 23, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Join us for a virtual event with Sana Javeri Kadri and Asha Loupy about "The Diaspora Spice Co. Cookbook," with recipes adapted from India and Sri Lanka's best family spice farms. Register
Mon, Jun 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Brenner Room
Love Graphic Novels? Come talk about them!
Tue, Jun 30, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room 8
Love to read? Always looking for book recommendations? Meet fellow bibliophiles at Readers' Round Table! Join us in Room #8.
Tue, Jul 07, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Author and renowned therapy expert Mark Wolynn discusses his award-winning book "It Didn't Start with You" in this virtual event.Register
Thu, Jul 09, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Brenner Room
Younger graphic novel fans! Join us for discussion, and activities as we'll share the best, worst, and everything in between graphic novels. Pick up your book at the Youth Services desk. For ages 6-8
Registration opens Thursday, May 14 2026 at 9:00am
Tue, Jul 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
The bestselling author of "Pretty Girls," the "Will Trent" series, and "The Good Daughter" discusses her "North Falls" series.Register
Thu, Jul 16, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Brenner Room
Bestselling author Kathleen Rooney discusses her new book.
Sat, Jul 18, 10:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room 8
Join Highland Park librarians for a discussion of The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon.
Tue, Jul 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room 8
Love to read? Always looking for book recommendations? Meet fellow bibliophiles at Readers' Round Table! Join us in Room #8
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