Let’s bring summer reading to an end with a visit with the award-winning author/illustrator of over 100 books, Dan Santat! Presented in partnership with the Deerfield, Evanston, Lincolnwood, and Winnetka-Northfield Public Libraries, Dan will discuss his books, lead an interactive art demo, and end with a brief Q&A session.

Bestselling authors Megan Miranda and Shari Lapena discuss their new books in conversation with bestselling author Mary Kubica. Presented in partnership with Algonquin, Arlington Heights, Deerfield, Highland Park, Lake Villa, Mount Prospect, Niles, Schaumburg, Vernon, and Wilmette Public Libraries.

Join avid gardener and preservationist Benjamin Lenhardt for an inside look at some of the area’s beautiful private gardens as featured in his book Gardens of the North Shore of Chicago (available for checkout). A perfect way to close out the summer! Presented in partnership with the Highland Park Public Library.