adult programs: One Book
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Except when noted, seating for adult programs will no longer require tickets and will be on a first-come, first-served basis, beginning approximately 20 minutes before the start of the program. Certain programs may require registration as indicated below. If you have special access needs, please contact the library at 432-0216.
Sara Gruen
One Book
Thursday, October 7, 7:00pm
Ms. Gruen, author of the bestselling book "Water For Elephants", will discuss her new book, "Ape House," the fall selection for One Book, One Highland Park.
Books will be for sale and the evening will conclude with a book signing.
A One Book, One Highland Park event.
Reserve a copy of Ape House
► Open to residents and non-residents.
► No tickets or registration required.
Ape House by Sara Gruen
One Book
Wednesday, October 13, 7 p.m.
Noted book discussion leader Judy Levin conducts a discussion of Sara Gruen's new book, "Ape House," the fall One Book, One Highland Park title.
Six bonobo apes use American Sign Language to communicate with humans in Sara Gruen's story about animal research, animal rights, and human-animal relationships.
A One Book, One Highland Park event
The author will be speaking at the library October 7.
► Open to residents and non-residents.
► No tickets or registration required.
The Mind of the Chimpanzee
One Book
Thursday, November 4, 7:00pm
Lincoln Park Zoo’s Dr. Elizabeth Lonsdorf and Steve Ross sharing the most recent research into how chimpanzees think, learn and feel. Their book, The Mind of the Chimpanzee, will be for sale and the evening will conclude with a book signing. A One Book, One Highland Park event.
A One Book, One Highland Park event.
► Open to residents and non-residents.
► No tickets or registration required.