This year, Messenger is happy to announce the following events, made possible by Illinois Libraries Present, a statewide collaboration between public libraries which offers high-quality events for member libraries of all sizes and budgets.
Season 6 Events, September 2026 – May 2027
Thursday, September 17 at 7 PM – Inside the Empire of AI with Karen Hao
Tuesday, October 20 at 7 PM – Preserving History with Geoffrey Baer
Thursday, November 12 at 7 PM – Words, Power, and Community: Dr. Eve L. Ewing
Tuesday, January 19 at 7 PM – Funny on Purpose with Sasheer Zamata
Thursday, February 18 at 7 PM – Navigating Hallowed Ground with David Grann
Tuesday, March 16 at 7 PM – Global Voices, Personal Stories: Megha Majumdar
Tuesday, April 13 at 7 PM – The Shape of a Story: Ocean Vuong
Tuesday, May 11 at 7 PM – On Resistance and Responsibility with Angela Davis
