BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//sebbo.net//ical-generator//EN
NAME:Joliet Public Library
X-WR-CALNAME:Joliet Public Library
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:f447c85e-33c6-4b17-a7f0-d6146cc9f84d
SEQUENCE:0
DTSTAMP:20261028T235656Z
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261112T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261112T200000
SUMMARY:Words\, Power\, and Community: 
LOCATION:Online\nOnline
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Online;X-APPLE-RADIUS=10;X
 -TITLE=Online:geo:0,0
GEO:0;0
DESCRIPTION:Engage in an important and thoughtful conversation with Dr. Ev
 e L. Ewing\, acclaimed author\, educator\, poet\, and cultural organizer w
 hose work explores race\, education\, identity\, and community. .\nhttps:/
 /jolietpubliclibrary.libnet.info/event/17763604
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<p>Through writing that blends scholarship\, 
 storytelling\, and activism\, Dr. Ewing has become one of today&rsquo\;s m
 ost influential public voices on culture and education.&nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nb
 sp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp
 \; &nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\;
  &nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\; &
 nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nb
 sp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\;&nbsp\;</p>\n<p>Explore the power of l
 anguage and storytelling as Dr. Ewing reflects on how words shape public m
 emory\, challenge systems of inequality\, and help communities imagine new
  futures. From classrooms and libraries to poetry and popular culture\, th
 is conversation will consider the many ways stories influence how we see o
 urselves and one another.&nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\; &
 nbsp\;&nbsp\;</p>\n<p>Perfect for librarians\, educators\, students\, writ
 ers\, and readers alike\, this event invites attendees to think critically
  about the role of literature\, learning\, and community in times of chang
 e. Whether you are familiar with Dr. Ewing&rsquo\;s work or discovering it
  for the first time\, this conversation promises insight\, inspiration\, a
 nd meaningful discussion.&nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\; &
 nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nb
 sp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp
 \; &nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\;
  &nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\; &
 nbsp\;<br /><strong></strong></p>\n<p><strong>Moderator</strong></p>\n<p>B
 randis Friedman will moderate the event. Friedman is a writer and anchor f
 or WTTW&rsquo\;s Chicago Tonight and Chicago Tonight: Black Voices\, and a
 lso serves as a champion for libraries.<br /><br /></p>\n<p>This event is 
 intended for adults.</p>\n<p>This event is made possible by Illinois Libra
 ries Present (ILP)\, a statewide collaboration among public libraries offe
 ring premier events. ILP is funded in part by a grant awarded by the Illin
 ois State Library\, a department of the Office of Secretary of State\, usi
 ng funds provided by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services\, u
 nder the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA).&nbs
 p\;</p>\n<p>ILP is committed to inclusion and accessibility. American Sign
  Language (ASL) interpretation and Closed Captioning are provided for all 
 events by default&mdash\;no special request needed.</p>\n<p>If a patron ne
 eds accommodations not listed\, the member library should email illinoisli
 brariespresent@ila.org.&nbsp\;</p>\n<p>Registration for this event closes 
 at 5:00 p.m. on event day. Late registrations will be processed after the 
 live event\, allowing access to the event recording.</p>\nhttps://jolietpu
 bliclibrary.libnet.info/event/17763604
URL;VALUE=URI:https://jolietpubliclibrary.libnet.info/event/17763604
ATTACH:https://static.libnet.info/images/events/jolietpubliclibrary/ILP_Dr
 ._Ewing_Program.png
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR