Presented by Bourbonnais Public Library
Illinois Libraries Presents: Words, Power, and Community: Dr. Eve L. Ewing
Thursday, November 12, 2026 · 7:00 PM
Bourbonnais Public Library 250 W John Casey Rd Bourbonnais, Illinois 60914-3319Schedules and locations may change. Always confirm details with Bourbonnais Public Library.
Engage in an important and thoughtful conversation with Dr. Eve L. Ewing, acclaimed author, educator, poet, and cultural organizer whose work explores race, education, identity, and community. Through writing that blends scholarship, storytelling, and activism, Dr. Ewing has become one of today’s most influential public voices on culture and education.
Perfect for librarians, educators, students, writers, and readers alike, this event invites attendees to think critically about the role of literature, learning, and community in times of change. Whether you are familiar with Dr. Ewing’s work or discovering it for the first time, this conversation promises insight, inspiration, and meaningful discussion.
Brandis Friedman, writer and anchor for WTTW’s Chicago Tonight and Chicago Tonight: Black Voices, will moderate the event.
Register here:
https://bit.ly/ILPS6DrEveLEwingRegistration
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