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Free talks, lectures, author meetings and panels.
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Watch Party: OBOC Finale with Samantha Harvey, author of Orbital at West Englewood (Nov 19)
Important: free, but you need to register online for free first. Watch Party: OBOC Finale with Samantha Harvey, author of Orbital: a free program at Chicago Public Library, West Englewood (1745 W. 63rd Street, Chicago, IL 60636). When: Thursday, Nov 19, 2026, 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Join other readers at a CPL location to watch the keynote season finale event together! For: Adults: 18 and up. Full details on the library's page.
Create-Your-Own: Panels and Plotlines at Near North (Nov 23)
Important: free, but you need to register online for free first. Create-Your-Own: Panels and Plotlines: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Near North (310 W. Division Street, Chicago, IL 60610). When: Monday, Nov 23, 2026, 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Use your imagination to make your own cast of characters and creatures. For: Kids: 6 to 13 years. Full details on the library's page.
Watch Party: OBOC Finale with Samantha Harvey, author of Orbital at Woodson Regional (Nov 19)
Important: free, but you need to register online for free first. Watch Party: OBOC Finale with Samantha Harvey, author of Orbital: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Woodson Regional (9525 S. Halsted Street, Chicago, IL 60628). When: Thursday, Nov 19, 2026, 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Join other readers at a CPL location to watch the keynote season finale event together! For: Adults: 18 and up. Full details on the library's page.
Watch Party: OBOC Finale with Samantha Harvey, author of Orbital at Kelly (Nov 19)
Important: free, but you need to register online for free first. Watch Party: OBOC Finale with Samantha Harvey, author of Orbital: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Kelly (6151 S. Normal Boulevard, Chicago, IL 60621). When: Thursday, Nov 19, 2026, 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Join other readers at a CPL location to watch the keynote season finale event together! For: Adults: 18 and up. Full details on the library's page.
Watch Party: OBOC Finale with Samantha Harvey, author of Orbital at South Chicago (Nov 19)
Important: free, but you need to register online for free first. Watch Party: OBOC Finale with Samantha Harvey, author of Orbital: a free program at Chicago Public Library, South Chicago (9055 S. Houston Avenue, Chicago, IL 60617). When: Thursday, Nov 19, 2026, 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Join other readers at a CPL location to watch the keynote season finale event together! For: Adults: 18 and up. Full details on the library's page.
Watch Party: OBOC Finale with Samantha Harvey, author of Orbital at Obama Presidential Center (Nov 19)
Important: free, but you need to register online for free first. Watch Party: OBOC Finale with Samantha Harvey, author of Orbital: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Obama Presidential Center (6021 S. Stony Island Avenue, Chicago, IL 60637). When: Thursday, Nov 19, 2026, 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Join other readers at a CPL location to watch the keynote season finale event together! For: Adults: 18 and up. Full details on the library's page.
Watch Party: OBOC Finale with Samantha Harvey, author of Orbital at West Pullman (Nov 19)
Important: free, but you need to register online for free first. Watch Party: OBOC Finale with Samantha Harvey, author of Orbital: a free program at Chicago Public Library, West Pullman (830 W. 119th Street, Chicago, IL 60643). When: Thursday, Nov 19, 2026, 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Join other readers at a CPL location to watch the keynote season finale event together! For: Adults: 18 and up. Full details on the library's page.
Watch Party: OBOC Finale with Samantha Harvey, author of Orbital at Sulzer Regional (Nov 19)
Important: free, but you need to register online for free first. Watch Party: OBOC Finale with Samantha Harvey, author of Orbital: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Sulzer Regional (4455 N. Lincoln Avenue, Chicago, IL 60625). When: Thursday, Nov 19, 2026, 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Join other readers at a CPL location to watch the keynote season finale event together! For: Adults: 18 and up. Full details on the library's page.
Adult Book Discussion: OBOC Finale with Samantha Harvey, author of Orbital at Mount Greenwood (Nov 19)
Adult Book Discussion: OBOC Finale with Samantha Harvey, author of Orbital: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Mount Greenwood (11010 S. Kedzie Avenue, Chicago, IL 60655). When: Thursday, Nov 19, 2026, 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM. In place of our regular monthly book discussion join other readers to watch the keynote One Book, One Chicago season finale event together at Mount Greenwood Branch! For: Adults: 18 and up. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.
Drop in Tech Talk for Adults and Seniors at Jeffery Manor (Nov 18)
Important: free, but you need to register online for free first. Drop in Tech Talk for Adults and Seniors: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Jeffery Manor (2401 E. 100th Street, Chicago, IL 60617). When: Wednesday, Nov 18, 2026, 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Are you still frustrated by all the technology that seems like it’s overtaking our lives? For: Adults: 18 and up, Seniors: 55 and up. Full details on the library's page.
Author Event: Great Bakes with Martin Sorge at Lincoln Park (Nov 14)
Important: free, but you need to register online for free first. Author Event: Great Bakes with Martin Sorge: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Lincoln Park (1150 W. Fullerton Avenue, Chicago, IL 60614). When: Saturday, Nov 14, 2026, 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Join us for a conversation and book signing with Martin Sorge, author of Great Bakes: Modern Classic Recipes From The Midwest and winner of the Great American Baking Show season six . For: Adults: 18 and up. Full details on the library's page.
Let's Talk About It: Maus by Art Spiegelman at Beverly (Nov 16)
Important: free, but you need to register online for free first. Let's Talk About It: Maus by Art Spiegelman: a free program at Chicago Public Library, Beverly (1962 W. 95th Street, Chicago, IL 60643). When: Monday, Nov 16, 2026, 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM. The Beverly Branch, in partnership with Bethlehem Lutheran Church, invites you to an evening of connection, reflection, and dialogue. For: Adults: 18 and up. Full details on the library's page.