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On Being Fabulous with Jonathan Van Ness and Kristi Yamaguchi - ILP Wed, May 17 at 7 PM via Zoom Zoom Registration Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN__PO27uFpT5y-bI4BB7l4-w “Queer Eye” and “Getting Curious” star and ice skating superfan, Jonathan Van Ness talks with his idol, Olympic Gold Medalist Kristi Yamaguchi. They’ll chat figure skating, fabulous style, and whatever else comes […]

Secrets of the Puzzle Master: A Conversation with Will Shortz - ILP Tuesday, April 25 at 7 PM Registration open: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_D56izr6ASC27_KiVmuKvUg Will Shortz, the editor of The New York Times crossword puzzle, and the world’s only academically accredited puzzle master, discusses crossword puzzles. The author/editor of more than 500 puzzle books, Shortz is also the puzzle […]

Danny Trejo talks Tacos, Hollywood, and Redemption - ILP Tuesday, April 4 at 7 PM Registration open: bit.ly/ILP_DannyTrejo Actor, author, and restaurateur Danny Trejo will discuss how he developed a prolific career in the entertainment industry with a hard-earned and atypical road to success. From years of imprisonment to helping troubled youth battle drug addictions, from […]

The Weird and Wonderful World with Mary Roach - ILP Wednesday, March 1st, 7-8 PM Zoom Registration Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ez6W8E48RIqwmGO7ldWpxw Experience an entertaining and hilarious evening with New York Times best-selling science author, Mary Roach - despite her claim that “people call me a science writer, though I don't have a science degree and sometimes have to […]

Inciting Joy: A Conversation with Ross Gay Wednesday, January 11 at 7 PM Registration open: https://bit.ly/Rossgay Kick off your new year with a conversation about joy with best-selling essayist and award-winning poet Ross Gay. An exploration of the joy we incite when we turn our attention to what we love and what brings us together, Ross […]

Midwest Baking with Shauna Sever Tuesday, December 13 at 7 PM Registration open: https://bit.ly/ShaunaSever Join Shauna Sever, cookbook author, TV and radio contributor, and native 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. As […]