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Beyond the Page with Percival Everett
In Conversation with Brandis Friedman
Thursday, March 19
7:00pm - 8:00pm
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2026-03-19 19:00:00
2026-03-19 20:00:00
America/Chicago
Beyond the Page with Percival Everett
Virtual via Zoom -
Industrious, irreverent, and humble, Percival Everett, like his fiction, defies categorization. His most recent novel, James, earned both the Pulitzer Prize for fiction and the National Book Award, and his 2001 novel Erasure inspired the film American Fiction, which received the Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay in 2024. Join our conversation with Percival Everett to get a glimpse beyond the page. Brandis Friedman, anchor for WTTWs Chicago Tonight will moderate the event.
Registration is required for this event which will be held on Zoom. Registration closes at 5:00 p.m. on event day. Please click the green button to register.
This event is 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). ILP is committed to inclusion and accessibility.
A link to a recording of this event will be sent to anyone who registers. If you have any questions, please email cposinger@dppl.org
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.
