Join us for a marathon community read-aloud of the 70 pages of Tolstoy’s “War and Peace” that inspired Writers Theatre’s current production, “Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812.” Register to be a reader or drop by any time to listen! Refreshments will be available for purchase. Presented with Writers Theatre and the Women’s Library Club of Glencoe.

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with an evening with Erika Sánchez, award-winning author of New York Times bestseller, National Book Award finalist, and Tomás Rivera Award winner “I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter.” She will be joined in conversation by author and poet Cythia Pelayo. Made possible by Illinois Libraries Present. Registration required.

During his long career based in Chicago, artist Richard Hunt designed more than 150 sculptures for public display in 24 states. Hunt was also the subject of the first retrospective of an African American sculptor at MoMA. Jeff Mishur will discuss Hunt’s evolution as an artist and his work within the context of 20th century sculpture. Registration required.