#BigReadWithUs

Read the book. Join the conversation. It's that simple!

Big Read with us this fall by grabbing a copy of The Namesake by Jhumpa Lahiri.

It's a way to bring us all together to talk about families, immigrants, finding yourself in a new place and uncovering your own identity.

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Find Something New

Now that you've decided to #BigReadWithUs, add some new authors to your reading list with Diverse Reads.

Events

16
Oct

Reading 101

October 16, 9:00am–12:00pm
Central Library Adult Classroom
16
Oct

Beyond the Book

October 16, 10:00am–11:00am
Central Library Rasmussen South
16
Oct

Baby Play

October 16, 10:30am–11:30am
Hoffman Estates Branch Meeting Room
16
Oct

ESL Class: Intermediate

October 16, 12:30pm–3:30pm
Central Library Adult Classroom
16
Oct

Big Read Book Discussion

October 16, 4:00pm–5:00pm
Central Library
16
Oct

Coding Basics

October 16, 7:00pm–8:00pm
Central Library Teen Program Room

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Your School and Library, Working Together

Take a field trip to the Library! We welcome all public, private and parochial schools to bring classes for a visit. Homeschool groups, preschools, daycares and home daycares also are welcome.

If you can't make it to us, the Library will come to you! We will visit your classroom for a 30-minute interactive presentation highlighting children's literature and library information.

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