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X-WR-CALNAME:Chicago · literary · today · CalDiscovery BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:RaDLOW Publication Launch + Reception DTSTART:20260917T050000Z DTEND:20260917T060000Z DTSTAMP:20260915T062357Z UID:event-33335@www.townvue.com CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:Publication Launch for RaDLOW Cohort III and Cohort IV\n\nPric e: $3.97\n\nMore info: https://www.townvue.com/Events/Details/radlow-publi cation-launch-reception-33335 LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T062357Z LOCATION:24 East Washington Street #Suite 875\, Chicago\, IL 60602 URL:https://www.townvue.com/Events/Details/radlow-publication-launch-recep tion-33335?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=chicago-il X-SOURCE-NAME:TownVue — Events in Chicago\, IL X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.townvue.com/in/chicago-il/events/education-worksh ops END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Book Talk: The Black Madonna with Christena Cleveland DTSTART:20260917T050000Z DTEND:20260917T060000Z DTSTAMP:20260915T062357Z UID:event-24969@www.townvue.com CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:Public theologian Christena Cleveland will be discussing her n ewest book\, The Black Madonna: Icon of Resistance & Nourisher of Souls!\n \nPrice: $7.18 (Range: $7.18 - $24.18)\n\nMore info: https://www.townvue.c om/Events/Details/book-talk-the-black-madonna-with-christena-cleveland-249 69 LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T062357Z LOCATION:1390 East Hyde Park Boulevard\, Chicago\, IL 60615 URL:https://www.townvue.com/Events/Details/book-talk-the-black-madonna-wit h-christena-cleveland-24969?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_cam paign=chicago-il X-SOURCE-NAME:TownVue — Events in Chicago\, IL X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.townvue.com/in/chicago-il/events/education-worksh ops END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:A Conversation with Nikita Gill! DTSTART:20260917T050000Z DTEND:20260917T060000Z DTSTAMP:20260915T062357Z UID:event-33226@www.townvue.com CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:Nikita Gill will discuss her newest book STYX: The River\, fol lowed by a book signing. She will be joined in conversation by Erika L. S ánchez\n\nPrice: $29.02\n\nMore info: https://www.townvue.com/Events/Deta ils/a-conversation-with-nikita-gill-33226 LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T062357Z LOCATION:5751 South Woodlawn Avenue\, Chicago\, IL 60637 URL:https://www.townvue.com/Events/Details/a-conversation-with-nikita-gill -33226?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=chicago-il X-SOURCE-NAME:TownVue — Events in Chicago\, IL X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.townvue.com/in/chicago-il/events/education-worksh ops END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:A Catalog of Future Mercies by Serena Chopra DTSTART:20260917T050000Z DTEND:20260917T060000Z DTSTAMP:20260915T062357Z UID:event-33355@www.townvue.com CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:Please join us to celebrate the poetry collection A Catalog of Future Mercies by Serena Chopra\, with Aditi Machado and Divya Victor.\n\ nPrice: Free\n\nMore info: https://www.townvue.com/Events/Details/a-catalo g-of-future-mercies-by-serena-chopra-33355 LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T062357Z LOCATION:5233 North Clark Street\, Chicago\, IL 60640 URL:https://www.townvue.com/Events/Details/a-catalog-of-future-mercies-by- serena-chopra-33355?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=ch icago-il X-SOURCE-NAME:TownVue — Events in Chicago\, IL X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.townvue.com/in/chicago-il/events/education-worksh ops END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:American Prophets: Writers\, Religion\, and Culture DTSTART:20260917T150000Z DTEND:20260917T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260917T061332Z UID:10252038-1789639200-1789664400@www.choosechicago.com CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:American Prophets journeys through the pages of American histo ry to explore the influence of religion and spirituality on writers and cu lture\, with interactive displays incorporating more than 100 different cr eative works and writers spanning genres. \nAcross time and tradition\, pr ophets have been those who see what others can’t\, voices with uncommon insight who guide us toward deeper understanding. The writers in the Ameri can Prophets exhibit share that same visionary spark. They’re not prophe ts in the religious sense\, but their words reveal extraordinary awareness of the world around them\, insight born of belief\, experience\, and imag ination. These writers invite us to see our culture\, and ourselves\, thro ugh new eyes. \nVisitors to American Prophets will discover faith-inspired songs including Chance the Rapper’s “Blessings\,” Patti Smith’s “Gloria” and Frank Waln’s “7.” They can compare the imagined wor lds and faiths of Star Trek\, Black Panther and Octavia Butler’s The Par able of the Sower. And laugh through an exploration of holiness in humor w ith comedians including Mindy Kaling\, Patton Oswalt\, Hari Kondabolu and Joan Rivers. \nThe exhibit also includes a wall of religious artifacts fro m famous writers\, including Harold Ramis’ pocket-sized primer The Five- Minute Buddhist\, Flannery O’Connor’s rosary\, Ursula K. Le Guin’s a nnotated copy of the Tao Te Ching\, Samira Ahmed’s amulet with a Muslim prayer\, and Los Lobos singer-songwriter Louie Pérez’s statue of the Sa nto Niño de Atocha. \nAmerican Prophets is a shared journey of reflection \, inspiration\, and connection through stories. Visit Today! Tickets to t he museum are $16 for adults\, $10 for seniors\, students\, and teachers. Free for members and children ages 12 and under. To inquire about discount ed rates for groups of 10 or more\, visit AmericanWritersMuseum.org/visit/ groups/ or call 312-374-8765. LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T061332Z LOCATION:American Writers Museum\, 180 N. Michigan Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 6 0601\, United States URL:https://www.choosechicago.com/event/american-prophets-writers-religion -and-culture-2/2026-09-17/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_camp aign=chicago-il X-SOURCE-NAME:Choose Chicago X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.choosechicago.com/things-to-do/chicago-sports END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:BYOBook Club DTSTART:20260917T180000Z DTEND:20260917T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T060553Z UID:10006941-1789650000-1789653600@www.fppld.org CATEGORIES:community,literary DESCRIPTION:Registration is not required\, but encouraged. \nBring in a bo ok you’re currently reading or one of your favorites to share with every one. Give a little book talk or just share some of your favorite quotes/pa rts\, we’re here to learn more about books of all genres! \n\n Notice: J avaScript is required for this content. LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T060553Z LOCATION:Saeli Community Room\, 10311 Grand Ave\, Franklin Park\, IL\, 601 31\, United States URL:https://www.fppld.org/event/byobook-club3/2026-09-17/?utm_source=caldi scovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=chicago-il X-SOURCE-NAME:Franklin Park Public Library X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.fppld.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:C. Russell Price at New/Next Writers Showcase DTSTART:20260917T180000Z DTEND:20260917T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260915T045914Z UID:11009-1789668000-1789675200@nupress.northwestern.edu CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:From the organizer’s website:  \n\nCelebrate a next generat ion of writers with us who’ve recently come out with new books.\n\n\nThi s showcase aims to highlight local writers and their new/upcoming work. Jo in us for a community reading featuring local Chicago writers: Billy Tuggl e\, C. Russell Price\, Kathleen Rooney\, Shivani Gupta LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T045914Z LOCATION:Beat Kitchen\, 2100 W Belmont Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60618\, United States URL:https://nupress.northwestern.edu/event/c-russell-price-at-new-next-wri ters-showcase/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=chicago -il X-SOURCE-NAME:Northwestern University Press X-SOURCE-URL:https://nupress.northwestern.edu/event/indigenous-peoples-day -poetry-reading-open-mic END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Teen Reading Power Hour • Hora de Lectura para Adolescentes DTSTART:20260917T210000Z DTEND:20260917T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260915T055739Z UID:30271-1789660800-1789664400@highwoodlibrary.org CATEGORIES:community,literary DESCRIPTION:Once a week\, YA staff powers down the computers for an hour a nd challenges teens to read. \nFor every 2 hours read in the library\, tee ns will be awarded a special prize! \n• • • \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUna ve z por semana\, el personal de YA apaga las computadoras durante una hora y reta a los adolescentes a leer. \nPor cada 2 horas de lectura en la bibli oteca\, los adolescentes recibirán un premio especial. LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T055739Z LOCATION:Highwood Library & Community Center\, 102 Highwood Avenue\, Highw ood\, IL\, 60040\, United States URL:https://highwoodlibrary.org/events/teen-reading-power-hour-hora-de-lec tura-para-adolescentes-7/2026-09-17?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics &utm_campaign=chicago-il X-SOURCE-NAME:Highwood Library X-SOURCE-URL:https://highwoodlibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Teen Book Club DTSTART:20260917T220000Z DTEND:20260917T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T060553Z UID:10006910-1789664400-1789668000@www.fppld.org CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:Open to Grades 6-12 | Registration is required \nDo you love t o read but have no one to talk to about your books? Do you need book recom mendations? Come to Teen Book Club! \nFor September we will be reading Cr umbs by Danie Stirling. Copies are available for pick-up at the Patron Ser vices (Circulation) desk or you can read it for free on Webtoon. \n \nFall ing in love just got sweeter in this charming\, romantic YA graphic novel from WEBTOON\, the #1 digital comic platform. Ray\, a young seer strugglin g with her powers\, discovers first love and friendship in her town’s ma gic bakery. \nIn a very special town\, there’s an even more unusual bake ry with a selection of baked treats hand-crafted to help your dreams come true. For Ray\, a quiet young woman with special powers of her own\, the o rder is always the same: a hot tea with a delicious side of romance. \nWhe n Ray meets Laurie\, the kind barista who aspires to be a professional mus ician\, she gets a real taste of love for the first time. But even with a spark of magic\, romance isn’t so simple. Both Ray and Laurie are chasin g their own dreams and even when Ray starts to see the future\, she can’ t predict her fate with Laurie. \n  \n\n Notice: JavaScript is required f or this content. LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T060553Z LOCATION:Small Meeting Room\, 10311 Grand Ave\, Franklin Park\, IL\, 60131 \, United States URL:https://www.fppld.org/event/teen-book-club-3/?utm_source=caldiscovery& utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=chicago-il X-SOURCE-NAME:Franklin Park Public Library X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.fppld.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Short Story Intergenerational Discussions DTSTART:20260917T220000Z DTEND:20260917T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T182524Z UID:10003288-1789664400-1789668000@thevillagechicago.org CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:Members & guests–free. To RSVP\, please scroll down. The day before each discussion\, registered attendees will receive a confirmation email with a link to join via Zoom. \nRSVP to Join! This is an ongoing di scussion group. After you register\, you will receive weekly emails  with Zoom details and a link to that week’s story. While the group meets wee kly\, members and guests are welcome to drop in for one or all discussions . \nThis week the group is reading: \nThe diamond maker – HG Wells\nhttp s://americanliterature.com/author/hg-wells/short-story/the-diamond-maker\n Audio: https://youtu.be/Ti2iuOPQvUg?si=RyY4ekGFUILI8tZE LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T182524Z URL:https://thevillagechicago.org/calender-events/short-story-intergenerat ional-discussions-100/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign =chicago-il X-SOURCE-NAME:The Village Chicago X-SOURCE-URL:https://thevillagechicago.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:New/Next Writers Showcase DTSTART:20260917T230000Z DTEND:20260918T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260915T045857Z UID:15329-1789668000-1789675200@guildcomplex.org CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:Celebrate a next generation of writers with us who’ve recent ly come out with new books.\n\n\nThis showcase aims to highlight local wri ters and their new/upcoming work. Join us for a community reading featurin g local Chicago writers: Billy Tuggle C. Russell Price Kathleen Rooney Shi vani Gupta LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T045857Z LOCATION:Beat Kitchen\, 2100 W Belmont Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60618\, United States URL:https://guildcomplex.org/event/new-next-writers-showcase-2/?utm_source =caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=chicago-il X-SOURCE-NAME:Guild Literary Complex X-SOURCE-URL:https://guildcomplex.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Fab Fiction Book Discussion DTSTART:20260917T233000Z DTEND:20260918T003000Z DTSTAMP:20260915T060851Z UID:10003198-1789669800-1789673400@lgba.com CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:Discuss a diverse mix of popular fiction featuring a variety o f authors. New members are welcome. \nRoom: Board RoomNote: Registration r equired through the Library. LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T060851Z LOCATION:La Grange Public Library\, 10 W. Cossitt\, La Grange\, IL\, 60525 \, United States URL:https://lgba.com/event/fab-fiction-book-discussion/?utm_source=caldisc overy&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=chicago-il X-SOURCE-NAME:La Grange Business Association X-SOURCE-URL:https://lgba.com/craft-fair END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Cookbook Club DTSTART:20260918T000000Z DTEND:20260918T013000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T061426Z UID:10021531-1789671600-1789677000@www.northlakelibrary.org CATEGORIES:literary LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T061426Z LOCATION:Meeting Room – 2nd Floor\, 231 N Wolf Road\, Northlake\, IL\, 6 0164\, United States URL:https://www.northlakelibrary.org/event/cookbook-club-23/?utm_source=ca ldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=chicago-il X-SOURCE-NAME:Northlake Public Library District X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.northlakelibrary.org/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR