The Library welcomes award-winning writer Jori Lewis and journalist Robin Allison Davis for a conversation about the human and agricultural histories of slavery.
Feminist philosopher Manon Garcia brings a fresh lens to the concept of “consent,” reinvigorating our understanding of sexual ethics.
Take a dive into the Library's archives and discover our rich 103-year history during this expert-led presentation.
In his recent memoir, Edward Chisholm uncovers the chaotic realities behind the calm façade of the Parisian dining room.
Join one of Granta's Best of Young British Novelists, Isabella Hammad to discuss her recent novel Enter Ghost, on family history, shared resistance, and Shakespeare.
Celebrated author Kwame Alexander joins us at the Library to discuss his extensive experience of writing for children and his recent turn to writing for adults.
Meeting two of Critical Conversations, an expert-led discussion series that allows Library members to ponder the most important issues of our time. This season: a reflection on how we can save democracy, drawing on history, systems mapping, and the emerging science of collective intelligence.
What makes something funny? Who decides? Psychoanalyst and poet Nuar Alsadir speaks on humanity’s most sacred, ancient art: laughter.
Meeting three of Critical Conversations, an expert-led discussion series that allows Library members to ponder the most important issues of our time. This season: a reflection on how we can save democracy, drawing on history, systems mapping, and the emerging science of collective intelligence.
Take a dive into the Library's archives and discover our rich 103-year history during this expert-led presentation.
Join us at a Library Members-only event to make new connections over a concert with Chicago Symphony Orchestra violinist Baird Dodge.
Join Nabila Ramdani as she discusses her new book, Fixing France: How to Repair a Broken Republic.
