The following virtual events are made possible by Illinois Libraries Present, a statewide collaboration between public libraries, including Northbrook Public Library, which offers high-quality events for member libraries. To request accommodations, please email illinoislibrariespresent@gmail.com.
J. Kenji López-Alt: A Journey Through Food and Science
Tuesday, November 18, 7:00-8:00pm (Zoom) REGISTER HERE
Join award-winning cookbook author, New York Times food columnist, and Serious Eats director J. Kenji López-Alt for an evening of cooking insights, techniques, and foodie exploration. Chicago’s Billy Zureikat joins Kenji in conversation. Billy Z is a home cook and baker with a story as unique as the flavors he whips up in his kitchen.
Bringing History to Life with Jonathan Eig
Saturday, January 31, 7:00-8:00pm (Zoom) REGISTER HERE
Jonathan Eig is the bestselling author of six books, including his most recent, Pulitzer Prize-winning King: A Life, a biography of
civil rights icon Martin Luther King Jr. Mark Bazer, the host of The Interview Show, will join Jonathan in conversation. (This event is intended for adults.)
Still Afraid of the Dark: An Evening with R.L. Stine
Tuesday, February 24, 7:00-8:00pm (Zoom) REGISTER HERE
Witty, creepy, and compulsively readable, bestselling author R.L. Stine defined horror for a generation of young readers. Named “the most prolific author of children’s horror novels” by the Guinness Book of World Records, R.L. Stine will discuss his illustrious body of work. Becky Spratford, acclaimed horror maven and editor of Why I Love Horror: Essays on Horror Literature, will join R.L. Stine in conversation. (This event is intended for adults.)
About Illinois Libraries Present
These events are made possible by Illinois Libraries Present (ILP), a statewide collaboration among public libraries offering premier events. ILP 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). View past ILP events.
Illinois Libraries Present consists of over 200 public libraries across the state that have joined together to provide high-quality online events at equitable prices for member libraries of all sizes and budgets. It connects communities and audiences across the state through shared event experiences. We're proud to be involved with such a great collaboration. Our Executive Director, Kate Hall, and our Events Production Manager, Arielle Raybuck, were involved with the creation of ILP.
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To provide high-quality, high-profile events that highlight national names and social justice/DEI issues, that would otherwise be cost-prohibitive for single libraries to hold on their own.
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To reduce costs and maximize reach by taking advantage of both virtual event platforms and the collective buying power of Illinois public libraries.
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To allow access to all libraries as equitably as possible, by aligning each library’s cost to participate with the size of their operating budget.
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To define clear and distinct roles among Illinois Libraries Present committees and the participating libraries, including patron contact points, marketing, invoicing, etc.
The group also is committed to inclusion and accessibility. To request accommodations, email illinoislibrariespresent@gmail.com.
