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SUMMARY:Thanksgiving Library Hours
DESCRIPTION:The Library will close early at 4PM the Wednesday before Thanksgiving and be closed Thanksgiving and the Friday after. Our online collections are available 24/7.
URL:https://www.centralialibrary.org/event/thanksgiving-library-hours-2/
LOCATION:Centralia Regional Library District\, 515 East Broadway\, Centralia\, IL\, 62801\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261128T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261128T160000
DTSTAMP:20251227T171536Z
CREATED:20251227T171536Z
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UID:8174-1795874400-1795881600@www.centralialibrary.org
SUMMARY:Chess Club
DESCRIPTION:Whether you’re wanting to learn or just wanting to play\, come join our Chess Club at Centralia Regional Library! \nThis club meets in the 2nd floor Monken Activity Room of the Library on the 4th Saturday of each month\, from 2-4pm. The Activity Room is accessible by elevator and stairs. No registration is required and all ages are welcome!
URL:https://www.centralialibrary.org/event/chess-club-23/
LOCATION:Centralia Regional Library District\, 515 East Broadway\, Centralia\, IL\, 62801\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lisa Guthrie":MAILTO:lguthrie@centralia.lib.il.us
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261202T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261202T160000
DTSTAMP:20261009T150656Z
CREATED:20261009T150656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261009T150656Z
UID:8917-1796220000-1796227200@www.centralialibrary.org
SUMMARY:Staff Quick
DESCRIPTION:Looking for a new job can be frustrating\, and you may not have the time to complete multiple job applications. As one of the top hiring agencies\, Recruiters at StaffQuick can bypass the introductory period of the job application process and help you find the right job opportunities that meet your needs professionally and financially. \nThis service is free and happens in our first floor back lobby every Wednesday from 2-4pm.
URL:https://www.centralialibrary.org/event/staff-quick-22/
LOCATION:Centralia Regional Library District\, 515 East Broadway\, Centralia\, IL\, 62801\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Staff Quick":MAILTO:salem@staffquickjobs.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261205T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261205T153000
DTSTAMP:20260120T200133Z
CREATED:20260120T183655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T200133Z
UID:8349-1796479200-1796484600@www.centralialibrary.org
SUMMARY:Teen Reading Club
DESCRIPTION:Join Centralia Regional Library’s reading club for ages 12-17! \nThis club is a laid-back\, bring-your-own-reading-content type\, with snacks and activities/games. There is no required reading\, but a display in the Teen Room will be curated each month for guidance. It’s alright if you don’t read a book–all reading is welcome here\, so tell us any kind of story you’ve read. It can be from a game\, a movie\, a news article\, fanfiction–whatever! \nAnd the more meetings you attend\, the more entries you’ll get into a prize giveaway at the end of the year! \nCurrently\, meetings are from 2PM to 3:30PM on the first Saturday each month in the 2nd floor Teen Room (elevator accessible).
URL:https://www.centralialibrary.org/event/teen-reading-club-30/
LOCATION:Centralia Regional Library District\, 515 East Broadway\, Centralia\, IL\, 62801\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Charessa Sistek":MAILTO:csistek@centralia.lib.il.us
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261207T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261207T170000
DTSTAMP:20260801T184514Z
CREATED:20251227T165242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260801T184514Z
UID:8127-1796659200-1796662800@www.centralialibrary.org
SUMMARY:LEGO Club
DESCRIPTION:Show off your love of LEGO and LEGO building skills in Centralia Regional Library’s LEGO Club for ages 6-11! \nThis fun\, interactive club meets in the 2nd floor Youth Area every 2nd Monday of the month at 4pm\, unless of a holiday or other closure. The 2nd floor is accessible by elevator and stairs.
URL:https://www.centralialibrary.org/event/lego-club-24/
LOCATION:Centralia Regional Library District\, 515 East Broadway\, Centralia\, IL\, 62801\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rita Speiser":MAILTO:rlewis@centralia.lib.il.us
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261208T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261208T170000
DTSTAMP:20260801T184608Z
CREATED:20251227T170325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260801T184608Z
UID:8152-1796745600-1796749200@www.centralialibrary.org
SUMMARY:Family Fun
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for some Family Fun! \nEach Family Fun night we have a different themed craft and activity for everyone of all ages to do. Other games and activities will be available too\, so bring the whole family for an hour of fun! \nThis event takes place in our 2nd floor Youth Area\, accessible by elevator and stairs.
URL:https://www.centralialibrary.org/event/family-fun-55/
LOCATION:Centralia Regional Library District\, 515 East Broadway\, Centralia\, IL\, 62801\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rita Speiser":MAILTO:rlewis@centralia.lib.il.us
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261209T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261209T123000
DTSTAMP:20260302T203728Z
CREATED:20260302T203728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T203728Z
UID:8395-1796814000-1796819400@www.centralialibrary.org
SUMMARY:State Representative Blaine Wilhour Traveling Office
DESCRIPTION:110th District Legislative Assistant Lori Bear of Blaine Wilhour’s office will be in the Library’s back lobby once a month to help anyone with State issues\, such as DCFS\, FOID\, fishing licenses\, property taxes\, etc. \nShare your ideas\, voice your concerns\, and receive assistance with state government programs and issues. \nAn appointment is not necessary but if you would like to make an appointment\, call 618-665-4109 or connect online at https://repwilhour.com/
URL:https://www.centralialibrary.org/event/state-representative-blaine-wilhour-traveling-office-20/
LOCATION:Centralia Regional Library District\, 515 East Broadway\, Centralia\, IL\, 62801\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261209T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261209T130000
DTSTAMP:20260706T210139Z
CREATED:20260706T210139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T210139Z
UID:8654-1796817600-1796821200@www.centralialibrary.org
SUMMARY:Alzheimer and Dementia Support Group
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.centralialibrary.org/event/alzheimer-and-dementia-support-group-6/
LOCATION:Centralia Regional Library District\, 515 East Broadway\, Centralia\, IL\, 62801\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="High Point Residence Alzheimer's Group":MAILTO:aheiman@thehighpointresidence.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261209T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261209T160000
DTSTAMP:20261009T150726Z
CREATED:20261009T150726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261009T150726Z
UID:8919-1796824800-1796832000@www.centralialibrary.org
SUMMARY:Staff Quick
DESCRIPTION:Looking for a new job can be frustrating\, and you may not have the time to complete multiple job applications. As one of the top hiring agencies\, Recruiters at StaffQuick can bypass the introductory period of the job application process and help you find the right job opportunities that meet your needs professionally and financially. \nThis service is free and happens in our first floor back lobby every Wednesday from 2-4pm.
URL:https://www.centralialibrary.org/event/staff-quick-23/
LOCATION:Centralia Regional Library District\, 515 East Broadway\, Centralia\, IL\, 62801\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.centralialibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/361210408_722766596527388_1137433763662452809_n.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Staff Quick":MAILTO:salem@staffquickjobs.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261214T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261214T173000
DTSTAMP:20260801T184322Z
CREATED:20251227T164509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260801T184322Z
UID:8102-1797264000-1797269400@www.centralialibrary.org
SUMMARY:Crochet Club
DESCRIPTION:Join Centralia Regional Library District’s social Crochet Club! \nWhether you’re new to the craft or a professional\, bring your own project to work on as we chat and swap tips and ideas with each other. We will have extra yarn and hooks for those without. Please note that this is not a formal class. \nNo age restrictions or registration required to join–just come on in! \nCrochet Club meets in the second floor Monken Activity Room on the second Monday of every month\, unless otherwise noted. The Activity Room is accessible by elevator or stairs.
URL:https://www.centralialibrary.org/event/crochet-club-42/
LOCATION:Centralia Regional Library District\, 515 East Broadway\, Centralia\, IL\, 62801\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Charessa Sistek":MAILTO:csistek@centralia.lib.il.us
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261215T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261215T193000
DTSTAMP:20251227T172939Z
CREATED:20251227T172939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251227T172939Z
UID:8201-1797357600-1797363000@www.centralialibrary.org
SUMMARY:Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Join the Centralia Regional Library District’s Book Club for adults! \nFor this meeting\, we are having a year-end party with goodies and refreshments\, along with an open discussion about our favorite picture books! A lucky winner for a year-end prize bag will be chosen from the members who have attended at least six (6) meetings this year. \nIf you are interested in joining us by becoming a Book Club member\, please fill out our member form\, especially if you would like for us to place a hold on the book for you. You do not need to have a library card or live in Centralia to join. \nJoin the Facebook Group!
URL:https://www.centralialibrary.org/event/book-club-24/
LOCATION:Centralia Regional Library District\, 515 East Broadway\, Centralia\, IL\, 62801\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Charessa Sistek":MAILTO:csistek@centralia.lib.il.us
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261216T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261216T160000
DTSTAMP:20261009T150804Z
CREATED:20261009T150804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261009T150804Z
UID:8921-1797429600-1797436800@www.centralialibrary.org
SUMMARY:Staff Quick
DESCRIPTION:Looking for a new job can be frustrating\, and you may not have the time to complete multiple job applications. As one of the top hiring agencies\, Recruiters at StaffQuick can bypass the introductory period of the job application process and help you find the right job opportunities that meet your needs professionally and financially. \nThis service is free and happens in our first floor back lobby every Wednesday from 2-4pm.
URL:https://www.centralialibrary.org/event/staff-quick-24/
LOCATION:Centralia Regional Library District\, 515 East Broadway\, Centralia\, IL\, 62801\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.centralialibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/361210408_722766596527388_1137433763662452809_n.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Staff Quick":MAILTO:salem@staffquickjobs.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261216T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261216T180000
DTSTAMP:20251227T173849Z
CREATED:20251227T173849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251227T173849Z
UID:8225-1797436800-1797444000@www.centralialibrary.org
SUMMARY:Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Centralia Regional Library District Board of Trustees meets the third Wednesday of every month. \nMeetings are held in Monken Activity Room\, 2nd floor\, at the Main Library at 4:00 pm on the date designated and are open to the public. Accessible by elevator or stairs. \nA link to the meeting agenda will be posted on this page and a paper copy at the Main Library.
URL:https://www.centralialibrary.org/event/board-meeting-36/
LOCATION:Centralia Regional Library District\, 515 East Broadway\, Centralia\, IL\, 62801\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Board of Trustees":MAILTO:director@centralia.lib.il.us
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261224
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261226
DTSTAMP:20251227T162545Z
CREATED:20251227T162545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251227T162545Z
UID:8052-1798070400-1798243199@www.centralialibrary.org
SUMMARY:Christmas - Library Closed
DESCRIPTION:The Library will be closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Our online collections are available 24/7.
URL:https://www.centralialibrary.org/event/christmas-2/
LOCATION:Centralia Regional Library District\, 515 East Broadway\, Centralia\, IL\, 62801\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261226T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261226T160000
DTSTAMP:20251227T171621Z
CREATED:20251227T171621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251227T171621Z
UID:8176-1798293600-1798300800@www.centralialibrary.org
SUMMARY:Chess Club
DESCRIPTION:Whether you’re wanting to learn or just wanting to play\, come join our Chess Club at Centralia Regional Library! \nThis club meets in the 2nd floor Monken Activity Room of the Library on the 4th Saturday of each month\, from 2-4pm. The Activity Room is accessible by elevator and stairs. No registration is required and all ages are welcome!
URL:https://www.centralialibrary.org/event/chess-club-24/
LOCATION:Centralia Regional Library District\, 515 East Broadway\, Centralia\, IL\, 62801\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lisa Guthrie":MAILTO:lguthrie@centralia.lib.il.us
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261230T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261230T160000
DTSTAMP:20261009T150845Z
CREATED:20261009T150845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261009T150845Z
UID:8923-1798639200-1798646400@www.centralialibrary.org
SUMMARY:Staff Quick
DESCRIPTION:Looking for a new job can be frustrating\, and you may not have the time to complete multiple job applications. As one of the top hiring agencies\, Recruiters at StaffQuick can bypass the introductory period of the job application process and help you find the right job opportunities that meet your needs professionally and financially. \nThis service is free and happens in our first floor back lobby every Wednesday from 2-4pm.
URL:https://www.centralialibrary.org/event/staff-quick-25/
LOCATION:Centralia Regional Library District\, 515 East Broadway\, Centralia\, IL\, 62801\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.centralialibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/361210408_722766596527388_1137433763662452809_n.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Staff Quick":MAILTO:salem@staffquickjobs.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261230T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261230T163000
DTSTAMP:20251227T163653Z
CREATED:20251227T163653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251227T163653Z
UID:8078-1798644600-1798648200@www.centralialibrary.org
SUMMARY:Bingo
DESCRIPTION:Come play bingo with us and High Point Residence! \nIt’s free for anyone of any age to play with free prizes up for grabs\, from snacks to home goods and seasonal decor to toiletries\, so come join us!
URL:https://www.centralialibrary.org/event/bingo-18/
LOCATION:Centralia Regional Library District\, 515 East Broadway\, Centralia\, IL\, 62801\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="High Point Residence Centralia":MAILTO:zbrummett@thehighpointresidence.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261231T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270101T233000
DTSTAMP:20251227T174045Z
CREATED:20251227T162656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251227T174045Z
UID:8054-1798732800-1798846200@www.centralialibrary.org
SUMMARY:New Year's Library Hours
DESCRIPTION:The Library will close early at 4PM on New Year’s Eve and be closed on New Year’s Day. Our online collection is available 24/7.
URL:https://www.centralialibrary.org/event/new-years-library-hours-2/
LOCATION:Centralia Regional Library District\, 515 East Broadway\, Centralia\, IL\, 62801\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270119T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270119T200000
DTSTAMP:20260912T215824Z
CREATED:20260912T202301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260912T215824Z
UID:8796-1800385200-1800388800@www.centralialibrary.org
SUMMARY:Funny on Purpose with Sasheer Zamata
DESCRIPTION:Comedy has the power to challenge\, connect\, and bring people together\, and few voices do that as effortlessly as Sasheer Zamata. \nKnown for her four seasons on Saturday Night Live\, Zamata has built a career defined by sharp humor\, thoughtful storytelling\, and memorable performances across television\, film\, and stand-up comedy. Audiences may recognize her from Agatha All Along\, Home Economics\, Woke\, Spree\, and Netflix’s animated series Exploding Kittens. Beyond the screen\, she co-hosts the hit podcast Best Friends with Nicole Byer and serves as the ACLU’s Celebrity Ambassador for Women’s Rights. \nIn this engaging conversation\, Zamata will discuss her creative journey\, the evolving landscape of comedy\, and how humor can create space for connection and conversation. From live performance to television and advocacy work\, her perspective offers an honest and often hilarious look at storytelling\, identity\, and finding purpose through creativity. \nModerator\nSasha-Ann Simons\, an award-winning journalist\, news anchor\, and talk show host\, will join Sasheer Zamata in conversation. Known for her engaging\, in-depth interviews on Reset\, including conversations with Zamata during her 2022 Chicago tour\, Simons has spent nearly two decades covering issues of race\, identity\, culture\, and community\, earning recognition from the National Association of Black Journalists\, the Society of Professional Journalists\, and the Edward R. Murrow Awards. \nRegister for this free online event today. \nZoom registration approvals for this event will close at 5:00 p.m. on the day of the event. Registrations received after this deadline will stay pending and will be processed after the live event\, ensuring that those who missed the cutoff will still receive the event recording. Attendance is limited to patrons of participating ILP member libraries; registrations from non-member library patrons will be declined. \nOnce you submit your registration\, please allow two business days for the host to approve it. You will then receive an automated confirmation email from Zoom with the link to join. An email reminder with the link to join will also be sent to registered attendees one week\, one day\, and one hour before the event. \nASL interpreting and closed captioning are now available for all ILP Season 6 events—no requests needed. Event recording will be accessible to registered attendees for a limited time\, typically up to 30 days\, in accordance with contractual agreements with the speaker.
URL:https://www.centralialibrary.org/event/ilp2027-sasheer-zamata/
LOCATION:Centralia Regional Library District\, 515 East Broadway\, Centralia\, IL\, 62801\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Illinois Libraries Present":MAILTO:illinoislibrariespresent@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270218T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270218T200000
DTSTAMP:20260912T215816Z
CREATED:20260912T202633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260912T215816Z
UID:8799-1802977200-1802980800@www.centralialibrary.org
SUMMARY:Navigating Hallowed Ground with David Grann
DESCRIPTION:David Grann is an author and journalist whose bestselling titles include The Lost City of Z: A Tale of Deadly Obsession (2009)\, Killers of the Flower Moon: The Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI (2017)\, and The Wager: A Tale of Shipwreck\, Mutiny and Murder (2023). Grann’s work navigates bizarre\, often violent historical episodes\, to which Grann lends an immediacy that freshens their intrigue while considering them within their respective historical contexts. \nIn Grann’s most recent book\, The Wager\, the wreck of a British warship off the coast of Patagonia in the 1740s’ is retold by two different groups of survivors: one group is hailed as heroes who survived against the odds\, while the other finds themselves painted as conniving mutineers. Much like Killers of the Flower Moon\, where a then-developing FBI uncovers a vast conspiracy in what feels to the reader like “real time\,” The Wager sees Grann utilize his historic vantage point to render a complex and gripping narrative\, which pits the conventions of the past against those of the present to uncover the merits and blindsides of each. \nModerator\nDaniel Zalewski\, Executive Editor of The New Yorker\, will join David Grann in conversation. A longtime editor and writer for the magazine\, Zalewski has worked closely with many of today’s leading nonfiction authors\, including Grann\, helping shape some of the most compelling long-form journalism of the past two decades. \nRegister for this free online event today. \nZoom registration approvals for this event will close at 5:00 p.m. on the day of the event. Registrations received after this deadline will stay pending and will be processed after the live event\, ensuring that those who missed the cutoff will still receive the event recording. Attendance is limited to patrons of participating ILP member libraries; registrations from non-member library patrons will be declined. \nOnce you submit your registration\, please allow two business days for the host to approve it. You will then receive an automated confirmation email from Zoom with the link to join. An email reminder with the link to join will also be sent to registered attendees one week\, one day\, and one hour before the event. \nASL interpreting and closed captioning are now available for all ILP Season 6 events—no requests needed. Event recording will be accessible to registered attendees for a limited time\, typically up to 30 days\, in accordance with contractual agreements with the speaker.
URL:https://www.centralialibrary.org/event/ilp2027-david-grann/
LOCATION:Centralia Regional Library District\, 515 East Broadway\, Centralia\, IL\, 62801\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Illinois Libraries Present":MAILTO:illinoislibrariespresent@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270316T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270316T200000
DTSTAMP:20260912T215838Z
CREATED:20260912T203104Z
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SUMMARY:Global Voices\, Personal Stories: Megha Majumdar
DESCRIPTION:Megha Majumdar’s most recent novel\, A Guardian and a Thief (2025)\, considers the near-future implications of climate change in her home city of Kolkata\, India. The bestselling novel is an Oprah’s Book Club pick and a finalist for the Kirkus Prize and the National Book Award. Her first novel\, A Burning (2020)\, was likewise a bestseller\, as well as a TODAY Show Read With Jenna book club pick and a nominee for the National Book Award. \nMajumdar’s work touches on the interconnectivity of today’s most pressing issues\, including immigration and the prospect of climate refugeeism; political polarization and its complicating effects on political\, racial\, and religious identities; and the shifting of morality in the face of hardship. \nModerator\nAlison Cuddy\, a Chicago-based writer\, interviewer\, and cultural producer\, will join Megha Majumdar in conversation. Formerly the host of WBEZ’s award-winning Eight Forty-Eight and Artistic Director of the Chicago Humanities Festival\, Cuddy is known for thoughtful conversations that explore literature\, culture\, and the ideas shaping our world. \nRegister for this free online event today. \nZoom registration approvals for this event will close at 5:00 p.m. on the day of the event. Registrations received after this deadline will stay pending and will be processed after the live event\, ensuring that those who missed the cutoff will still receive the event recording. Attendance is limited to patrons of participating ILP member libraries; registrations from non-member library patrons will be declined. \nOnce you submit your registration\, please allow two business days for the host to approve it. You will then receive an automated confirmation email from Zoom with the link to join. An email reminder with the link to join will also be sent to registered attendees one week\, one day\, and one hour before the event. \nASL interpreting and closed captioning are now available for all ILP Season 6 events—no requests needed. Event recording will be accessible to registered attendees for a limited time\, typically up to 30 days\, in accordance with contractual agreements with the speaker.
URL:https://www.centralialibrary.org/event/ilp2027-megha-majumdar/
LOCATION:Centralia Regional Library District\, 515 East Broadway\, Centralia\, IL\, 62801\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Shape of a Story: Ocean Vuong
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special conversation with Ocean Vuong\, award-winning poet\, novelist\, professor\, and one of today’s most influential literary voices. Best known for his bestselling novel On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous and acclaimed poetry collections Night Sky with Exit Wounds and Time Is a Mother\, Vuong’s work explores memory\, identity\, grief\, family\, and the quiet moments that shape who we are. His latest novel\, The Emperor of Gladness\, is an instant New York Times bestseller and Oprah’s Book Club Pick. \nBorn in Saigon\, Vietnam and raised in a working-class family in Hartford\, Connecticut\, Vuong brings a deeply human perspective to his writing; one rooted in care\, survival\, language\, and transformation. A recipient of the MacArthur “Genius” Grant\, the American Book Award\, and numerous literary honors\, his work has resonated with readers around the world for its emotional honesty and lyricism. \nIn The Shape of a Story\, Vuong will reflect on the creative process\, the power of storytelling\, and the ways stories are shaped by memory\, silence\, community\, and lived experience. Whether you’re a longtime admirer of his work or discovering him for the first time\, this event offers an intimate look at the craft and heart behind one of contemporary literature’s most compelling voices. \nModerator\nAdrian Matejka\, an award-winning poet\, editor\, and educator\, will join Ocean Vuong in conversation. The author of several acclaimed poetry collections and a leading voice in contemporary literature\, Matejka is known for his work exploring history\, identity\, and culture through poetry and storytelling. \nRegister for this free online event today. \nZoom registration approvals for this event will close at 5:00 p.m. on the day of the event. Registrations received after this deadline will stay pending and will be processed after the live event\, ensuring that those who missed the cutoff will still receive the event recording. Attendance is limited to patrons of participating ILP member libraries; registrations from non-member library patrons will be declined. \nOnce you submit your registration\, please allow two business days for the host to approve it. You will then receive an automated confirmation email from Zoom with the link to join. An email reminder with the link to join will also be sent to registered attendees one week\, one day\, and one hour before the event. \nASL interpreting and closed captioning are now available for all ILP Season 6 events—no requests needed. Event recording will be accessible to registered attendees for a limited time\, typically up to 30 days\, in accordance with contractual agreements with the speaker.
URL:https://www.centralialibrary.org/event/ilp2027-ocean-vuong/
LOCATION:Centralia Regional Library District\, 515 East Broadway\, Centralia\, IL\, 62801\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Illinois Libraries Present":MAILTO:illinoislibrariespresent@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270511T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270511T200000
DTSTAMP:20260912T215857Z
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SUMMARY:On Resistance and Responsibility with Angela Davis
DESCRIPTION:The legendary Angela Davis joins Illinois Libraries Present to discuss her extensive contributions to social justice movements worldwide as an activist\, author\, philosopher\, and educator. Davis’ influence has expanded and evolved over several decades and fields of study\, from front lines activism to esteemed recognition by some of the world’s most prestigious academic institutions. Her work has been indispensable to social movements addressing racial justice\, feminism\, mass incarceration\, colonialism\, and beyond. \nDavis is a founding member of the prison abolitionist organization Critical Resistance; author of numerous books including If They Come in the Morning: Voices of Resistance (1971)\, Women\, Race\, and Class (1981)\, Blues Legacies and Black Feminism (1998)\, Are Prisons Obsolete? (2003)\, and Freedom is a Constant Struggle: Ferguson\, Palestine\, and the Foundations of a Movement (2015); recipient of the American Book Award\, Sackler Center First Award\, and José Muñoz Award; and a recent inductee into the National Women’s Hall of Fame. \nModerator\nArionne Nettles\, a Chicago based storyteller and cultural reporter\, will join Davis in conversation. \nRegister for this free online event today. \nZoom registration approvals for this event will close at 5:00 p.m. on the day of the event. Registrations received after this deadline will stay pending and will be processed after the live event\, ensuring that those who missed the cutoff will still receive the event recording. Attendance is limited to patrons of participating ILP member libraries; registrations from non-member library patrons will be declined. \nOnce you submit your registration\, please allow two business days for the host to approve it. You will then receive an automated confirmation email from Zoom with the link to join. An email reminder with the link to join will also be sent to registered attendees one week\, one day\, and one hour before the event. \nASL interpreting and closed captioning are now available for all ILP Season 6 events—no requests needed. Event recording will be accessible to registered attendees for a limited time\, typically up to 30 days\, in accordance with contractual agreements with the speaker.
URL:https://www.centralialibrary.org/event/ilp2027-angela-davis/
LOCATION:Centralia Regional Library District\, 515 East Broadway\, Centralia\, IL\, 62801\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Illinois Libraries Present":MAILTO:illinoislibrariespresent@gmail.com
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