Ticketed Events

Specialized Outreach Services Luncheon: Intellectual Freedom & Accompanying Library Policies

Sat., June 29
noon-1:30 p.m.
Advance tickets $55 ($50 United for Libraries personal members; onsite tickets $65.
Event code: UFL3
Hyatt Regency McCormick Place, Burnham 23AB

The traditional Specialized Outreach Services (SOS) luncheon presented by United for Libraries will feature Kent Oliver, director of the Nashville Public Library and former chair of the ALA Intellectual Freedom Committee.

 

Paula PoundstoneThe Laugh's On Us, sponsored by SAGE

Sun., June 30
5:30-7:30 p.m.
Advance tickets cost $49, $45 United for Libraries personal members; on-site tickets cost $55.
Event code: UFL1
McCormick Place, S406

Paula Poundstone (left) will headline this evening featuring a lineup of hilarious writers, including Selena Coppock, Nicole Knepper, Sara Levine, Ross Mathews, and Paul Rudnick.

 

 

Wally LambGala Author Tea, sponsored by ReferenceUSA

Mon., July 1
2-4 p.m.
Advance tickets cost $49, $45 United for Libraries personal members; on-site tickets cost $55.
Event code: UFL2
McCormick Place, N228

Bestselling writers Melanie Benjamin, Mark Billingham, Jeffrey Deaver, Wally Lamb (left), and Jojo Moyes will discuss their writing life and forthcoming books.