Learn about the trends in U.S. antisemitism and the efforts to combat them with Sarah van Loon, the Chicago regional director of the American Jewish Committee. Her presentation will be followed by a conversation with Jason Marck, senior producer of WBEZ’s “Curious City” and host of WBEZ’s eclectic music program “Radio Z.” Presented in partnership with multiple libraries.

Join Shauna Sever, cookbook author, TV and radio contributor, and daughter of the great Midwest, for this special holiday season event. Shauna will share her love of food, baking, and some tips to make your holiday gatherings delicious. Chef, podcast host, journalist, and Chicago Tribune food critic Louisa Chu will join Shauna in conversation. Made possible by Illinois Libraries Present.

Kick off your new year with a conversation about joy with best-selling essayist and award-winning poet Ross Gay. An exploration of the joy we incite when we turn our attention to what we love and what brings us together, Ross will discuss his most recent collection of essays, Inciting Joy, with performance poet Dan “Sully” Sullivan. Made possible by Illinois Libraries Present.