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Jason Reynolds
An Evening with
Author Jason Reynolds
Wednesday, Nov. 2, 7 p.m.

Critically-acclaimed author Jason Reynolds will discuss writing, the life of an author, and how his personal experience has shaped his work. 
Cool Compositions Contest winners will also be awarded. Register here. The Write-On Teen Literary Festival is sponsored by The Gift of Carl Foundation.
Teen iPads Get New Apps

Two new apps have been added to our Teen iPads: Crunchyroll Manga and Crunchyroll Anime. Crunchyroll is a subscription streaming site that provides access to anime and manga, and the apps allow teens to watch and read on our Teen iPads. The iPads can be checked out for in-library use at our Kids & Teens Ask Us Desk.
Be an Informed Voter

Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 8. Find your polling location, view a sample ballot, and learn more about candidates and their positions on topics of interest with these nonpartisan websites:
November Book Clubs

Novel Idea
Novel Idea is for readers who like to delve into a book's characters, plots, setting, and themes. Drop in at the library on the second Wednesday of the month (September-May) at 7 p.m. 
Next meeting: Wednesday, Nov. 9, 7-9 p.m. 
Book: Best Boy by Eli Gottlieb (2015)

Crime Readers
Crime Readers is for those who like unraveling clues, interpreting evidence, and analyzing characters. We partner with the Woodridge Public Library to bring crime readers together on the third Thursday of the month (September-May). Meets at 6 p.m. for dinner (optional) and 7 p.m. for discussion at Home Run Inn Pizza, 7521 Lemont Rd. in Darien. 
Next meeting: Thursday, Nov. 17, 6-9 p.m. 
Book: The Black Echo by Michael Connelly (1992) 
 
Short on Time is our group for those who can't commit to lengthy books and monthly meetings. Meetings take place every other month (except summer) and the group reads novellas and short stories. Drop in at the library. 
Next meeting: Wednesday, Nov. 23, 10 a.m. 
Book: Ten Years in the Tub (first 25 essays) by Nick Hornby (2014)

Learn more about our book discussion groups
Succession Planning
Thursday, Nov. 3, 7 p.m.

Harry McCabe, author of Pass It On: The Entrepreneur's Succession Playbook, will share his 7 Steps to Succession plan for transferring a private family business to a new generation. Register here.
#FBF: I Love the 90s!
Friday, Nov. 4, 7 p.m.
Party like it's 1999! Relive your childhood with music, games, and activities from the 90s. For 20-30 somethings only. Register here.
Write-On Jr.
Write-On Jr./
Cool Compositions Jr.

There are only a handful of days left for kids in grades 5 and 6 to submit poetry and short stories for a chance to win a gift card to Barbara's Bookstore. There will be one winner in each category. Entries are due Oct. 31. Winning entries will be contacted by Nov. 11. Application forms are available online.
Nutcracker Story Hour
The Nutcracker Story Hour
Saturday, Nov. 5, 11-11:45 a.m.

The Hinsdale Dance Academy will perform a Nutcracker storytime! For families with children of all ages. No registration required. 
Programs through Nov. 1

At the time this list is published, there are still openings in these programs. Each program is linked to its description and registration form (when required). Drop-in programs have an asterisk (*).

Title
Date
Time
10/25
7 PM
10/26
9:30 AM
10/26
10 AM
10/26
1 PM
10/26
2 PM
10/26
4:30 PM
10/26
6:30 PM
10/26
6:30 PM
10/27
1 PM
10/27
4:30 PM
10/28
10 AM
10/28
5 PM
10/29
6:30 PM
11/1
9:30 AM
11/1
10:30 AM
 
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Blue: Mid-Kids
Purple: Teens
Red: Adults
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