The Hayner Public Library District has partnered with Illinois Libraries Present to bring you exciting, high-profile virtual events featuring bestselling authors and nationally recognized presenters. These events are completely online, so that you can attend from the comfort of your own home—or wherever you’d like! Mark your calendar for these upcoming events:

Thursday, November 12, 2026 – Words, Power, and Community: Dr. Eve L. Ewing

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. Explore the power of language and storytelling as Dr. Ewing reflects on how words shape public memory, challenge systems of inequality, and help communities imagine new futures.