As part of the programming for the 2013-14 One Book, One Chicago selection, Isabel Wilkerson’s The Warmth of Other Suns: The Epic Story Of America’s Great Migration, the Chicago Public Library welcomes Timuel D.
As part of Money Smart Week, Terry Savage, popular author and award-winning financial journalist, speaks about what everyone should know about financial and retirement planning. Planners from the FPA of Illinois provide one-on-one planning sessions immediately following Ms.
Travel back to the days when Chicago had the largest cable car system the world had ever seen. Greg Borzo, author of the popular The Chicago "L," discusses his new book, Chicago Cable Cars in a lavishly illustrated presentation.
The legendary Walter Mosley visits the Chicago Public Library for one of three events presented by Congo Square Theatre, in partnership with the Library and the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events under the banner of Mosley on the Square.
Thirty years after Harold Washington was elected as Chicago’s first black mayor, the Society of Midland Authors will present a panel discussion about Washington’s legacy. The panel discussion will feature: Peter Nolan, a former NBC5 reporter whose 2012 book
The Neighborhood Writing Alliance presents an evening of powerful readings and visual presentations when emerging writers from Chicago’s dynamic literary scene take to the stage.
Marie Tillman and Jon Krakauer discuss Tillman’s new book, The Letter: My Journey Through Love, Loss, and Life. Ms. Tillman opens up about her marriage to ex-NFL star Pat Tillman and her journey to rebuild her life after his death.
