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An Evening with James McBride
In Conversation with Heather-Marie Montilla
Tuesday, February 04
7:00pm - 8:00pm
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2025-02-04 19:00:00
2025-02-04 20:00:00
America/Chicago
An Evening with James McBride
Virtual via Zoom -
Illinois Libraries Present James McBride, an award-winning author, musician, and screenwriter. His landmark memoir, The Color of Water, was published in 1996 and is considered an American classic. His 2013 novel, The Good Lord Bird, won the National Book Award for Fiction. His latest, The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store, was named one of the New York Times' 100 Notable Books of 2023. A native New Yorker, McBride is a Distinguished Writer in Residence at New York University. He will be joined in conversation with Heather-Marie Montilla of PBS Books.
Registration is required for this program which will be held on Zoom. Sign up to receive the Zoom link Here
This event is made possible by Illinois Libraries Present, 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). ILP is committed to inclusion and accessibility.
Des Plaines Public Library
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The 1501 Ellinwood Street library building is the realization of a longheld dream of the library board, staff and community partners. Located in the heart of downtown Des Plaines, the four story, 82,000 square foot building represents the community's commitment to reading, lifelong learning, and a center for family activities. A grand central staircase and large windows provide a wealth of natural light and illuminate the building at night.
