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Rise & Read Morning Book Discussion

Speak to Me of Home by Jeanine Cummins

2025-11-11 10:30:00 2025-11-11 11:30:00 America/Chicago Rise & Read Morning Book Discussion Registration and book pickup begins October 14. A multigenerational family saga that explores themes of identity, displacement and belonging through the experiences of three Puerto Rican women. R Main Library - Lake Room

Tuesday, November 11
10:30am - 11:30am

Add to Calendar 2025-11-11 10:30:00 2025-11-11 11:30:00 America/Chicago Rise & Read Morning Book Discussion Registration and book pickup begins October 14. A multigenerational family saga that explores themes of identity, displacement and belonging through the experiences of three Puerto Rican women. R Main Library - Lake Room

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Lake Room

Registration and book pickup begins October 14. A multigenerational family saga that explores themes of identity, displacement and belonging through the experiences of three Puerto Rican women. R

The story focuses on the experiences of three Puerto Rican women: Rafaela, Ruth, and Daisy. It begins with Rafaela's marriage and move to the American Midwest, and then follows her daughter, Ruth, as she navigates a new life away from Puerto Rico, and finally, Daisy, who returns to San Juan and faces a life-altering accident. The novel examines their struggles with assimilation, cultural identity, and the complexities of family relationships across generations. It explores how these women, despite their shared heritage, experience vastly different versions of their homeland and grapple with finding their place in the world. 

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AGE GROUP: | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | Adult |

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Sun, Nov 09, 1:00pm - 1:45pm
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Sun, Nov 09, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Lake Cook Room
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Sun, Nov 09, 1:15pm - 2:15pm
Conference Room I
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Sun, Nov 09, 2:15pm - 3:15pm
Conference Room I
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Mon, Nov 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Lake Cook Room
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Mon, Nov 10, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Training Lab
Learn Canva basics to create a cover for a reusable sticker journal. Participants must have a Canva account. R

Mon, Nov 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth Activity Room
Read a story to a licensed therapy dog in the library. Siblings and caregivers are asked to wait outside the reading room during the program. A signed waiver is required to participate. R
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Tue, Nov 11, 10:00am - 10:30am
Youth Activity Room
Explore the world around us with stories, rhymes and lots of music and movement. TR

Tue, Nov 11, 10:30am - 11:30am
Lake Room
Registration and book pickup begins October 14. A multigenerational family saga that explores themes of identity, displacement and belonging through the experiences of three Puerto Rican women. R

Tue, Nov 11, 10:45am - 11:15am
Youth Activity Room
Explore the world around us with stories, rhymes and lots of music and movement. TR

Tue, Nov 11, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Lake Room
Come color with us. We'll share tips, tricks and refreshments. Bring your own supplies or use provided markers, pencils and coloring pages. R

Tue, Nov 11, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Launch Pad
Chat with fellow creatives, get inspired, or discover a new paper craft tool during this self-guided crafting session. Limited supplies available. R

Tue, Nov 11, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Youth Activity Room
Unleash your creativity by adding your twist to a pre-painted canvas. Recycle a work of art and create something new. R

Tue, Nov 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Conference Room I
Kickstart your career with a one-hour resume review with a career specialist. Resume Review and Career Coaching Services start with the foundation of resume writing. R

Tue, Nov 11, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Cook Room
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Tue, Nov 11, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Conference Room I
Kickstart your career with a one-hour resume review with a career specialist. Resume Review and Career Coaching Services start with the foundation of resume writing. R

Tue, Nov 11, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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