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Virtual The Weird and Wonderful World with Mary Roach

2023-03-01 19:00:00 2023-03-01 20:00:00 America/Chicago Virtual The Weird and Wonderful World with Mary Roach Experience an entertaining and hilarious evening with science author, Mary Roach. She will discuss her approach to science, the importance of humor, and explore the weird, wonderful world we live in. Online -

Wednesday, March 01
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-03-01 19:00:00 2023-03-01 20:00:00 America/Chicago Virtual The Weird and Wonderful World with Mary Roach Experience an entertaining and hilarious evening with science author, Mary Roach. She will discuss her approach to science, the importance of humor, and explore the weird, wonderful world we live in. Online -

Experience an entertaining and hilarious evening with science author, Mary Roach. She will discuss her approach to science, the importance of humor, and explore the weird, wonderful world we live in.

This event will be held live online using Zoom. Once you have registered, please check your email the morning of the program for a link.

Experience an entertaining and hilarious evening with New York Times best-selling science author, Mary Roach - despite her claim that "people call me a science writer, though I don't have a science degree and sometimes have to fake my way through interviews with experts I can't understand"! Roach will discuss her frank approach to science, the importance of humor, and explore the weird, wonderful world in which we live.

Dubbed "America's funniest science writer" by the Washington Post, Roach has explored topics from the curious lives of human cadavers, packing to visit space, the afterlife, the alimentary canal, and more. Roach claims to have no hobbies, but enjoys bird-watching, hiking, playing Scrabble, and watching late-night Animal Planet.

Annalee Newitz will join Mary Roach in conversation. Newitz has a Ph.D. in English and American Studies from UC Berkeley and is one half of the hilarious podcast, Our Opinions are Correct. On their show, Newitz delves into the weird, wonderful, and nerdy framework of science in pop culture.

This event is made possible by Illinois Libraries Present, a statewide collaboration among public libraries offering premier events. ILP is funded in part by a grant awarded by the Illinois State Library, a department of the Office of Secretary of State, using funds provided by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services, under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA). ILP is committed to inclusion and accessibility. To request accommodations, please email illinoislibrariespresent@gmail.com

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Virtual | Adult Learning |

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Northbrook Public Library

Phone: 847-272-6224

Hours
Mon, Mar 20 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Mar 21 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Mar 22 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Mar 23 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Mar 24 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Mar 25 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Mar 26 1:00PM to 5:00PM

Upcoming events

Fri, Mar 24, 10:00am - 11:00am
Pollak Room AB - First Floor
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Fri, Mar 24, 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Auditorium - First Floor,Pollak Room AB - First Floor
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Sat, Mar 25, 10:30am - 11:00am
Story Corner - Second Floor

Sat, Mar 25, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Auditorium - First Floor

Mon, Mar 27, 10:00am - 10:30am
Youth Services Activity Room - Second Floor

Mon, Mar 27, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Zoom Room 2 - Fiction & Media

Tue, Mar 28, 10:00am - 10:30am
Story Corner - Second Floor

Tue, Mar 28, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Reference Area - Second Floor

Tue, Mar 28, 6:00pm - 7:15pm
Youth Services Activity Room - Second Floor

Tue, Mar 28, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Pollak Room AB - First Floor

Wed, Mar 29, 10:00am - 10:30am
Youth Services Activity Room - Second Floor
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Wed, Mar 29, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Auditorium - First Floor

Wed, Mar 29, 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Interactive Classroom - Second Floor
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Wed, Mar 29, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Wed, Mar 29, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Auditorium - First Floor

Thu, Mar 30, 10:00am - 10:30am
Story Corner - Second Floor

Thu, Mar 30, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Youth Services Activity Room - Second Floor

Fri, Mar 31, 10:00am - 11:00am
Pollak Room AB - First Floor
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Fri, Mar 31, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Pollak Room AB - First Floor
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Fri, Mar 31, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Civic Room - First Floor

Sat, Apr 01, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Youth Services Activity Room - Second Floor

Sun, Apr 02, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Auditorium - First Floor

Mon, Apr 03, 12:30pm - 3:30pm
Interactive Classroom - Second Floor

Tue, Apr 04, 10:00am - 10:30am
Story Corner - Second Floor

Tue, Apr 04, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Reference Area - Second Floor

Tue, Apr 04, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Zoom Room 2 - Fiction & Media

Wed, Apr 05, 10:00am - 10:30am
Youth Services Activity Room - Second Floor
This event is full

Wed, Apr 05, 12:30pm - 3:30pm
Interactive Classroom - Second Floor

Wed, Apr 05, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Reference Area - Second Floor

Wed, Apr 05, 5:45pm - 8:00pm
Interactive Classroom - Second Floor,Civic Room - First Floor

Thu, Apr 06, 10:00am - 11:30am
Zoom Room 2 - Fiction & Media

Thu, Apr 06, 10:00am - 10:30am
Story Corner - Second Floor

Thu, Apr 06, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Youth Services Activity Room - Second Floor

Thu, Apr 06, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Pollak Room AB - First Floor

Thu, Apr 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Fri, Apr 07, 10:00am - 11:00am
Pollak Room AB - First Floor
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Sat, Apr 08, 10:00am - 11:00am
Youth Services Activity Room - Second Floor

Sat, Apr 08, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Auditorium - First Floor

Sun, Apr 09, All day

Mon, Apr 10, 11:00am - 11:30am
Pollak Room AB - First Floor

Mon, Apr 10, 12:30pm - 3:30pm
Interactive Classroom - Second Floor

Tue, Apr 11, 10:00am - 10:30am
Story Corner - Second Floor

Tue, Apr 11, 10:30am - 11:30am
Zoom Room 3 - Reference

Tue, Apr 11, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Reference Area - Second Floor

Tue, Apr 11, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Pollak Room AB - First Floor

Tue, Apr 11, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Interactive Classroom - Second Floor
This event is full

Tue, Apr 11, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Civic Room - First Floor

Wed, Apr 12, 10:00am - 11:30am
Zoom Room 2 - Fiction & Media

Wed, Apr 12, 10:00am - 10:30am
Youth Services Activity Room - Second Floor
This event is full

Wed, Apr 12, 12:30pm - 3:30pm
Interactive Classroom - Second Floor

Wed, Apr 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth Services Activity Room - Second Floor

Wed, Apr 12, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Pollak Room B - First Floor

Thu, Apr 13, 9:30am - 10:20am
Study Room 12 - Second Floor
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Thu, Apr 13, 10:00am - 11:30am
Zoom Room 2 - Fiction & Media

Thu, Apr 13, 10:00am - 10:30am
Story Corner - Second Floor

Thu, Apr 13, 10:30am - 11:20am
Study Room 12 - Second Floor
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Thu, Apr 13, 11:30am - 12:20pm
Study Room 12 - Second Floor
This event is full

Thu, Apr 13, 12:30pm - 1:20pm
Study Room 12 - Second Floor

Thu, Apr 13, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Youth Services Activity Room - Second Floor

Thu, Apr 13, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Interactive Classroom - Second Floor
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Rescheduled
Thu, Apr 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
New date Thursday, April 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Canceled
Thu, Apr 13, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Fri, Apr 14, 10:00am - 11:00am
Pollak Room AB - First Floor
This event is full

Fri, Apr 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
Youth Services Activity Room - Second Floor

Sat, Apr 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Auditorium - First Floor

Sun, Apr 16, 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Pollak Room AB - First Floor

Sun, Apr 16, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Auditorium - First Floor

Canceled
Mon, Apr 17, 10:00am - 11:30am

Mon, Apr 17, 12:30pm - 3:30pm
Interactive Classroom - Second Floor

Mon, Apr 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth Services Activity Room - Second Floor
This event is full

Mon, Apr 17, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Zoom Room 2 - Fiction & Media

Tue, Apr 18, 10:00am - 11:30am
Zoom Room 2 - Fiction & Media

Tue, Apr 18, 10:00am - 10:30am
Story Corner - Second Floor

Tue, Apr 18, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Interactive Classroom - Second Floor
This event is full

Tue, Apr 18, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Reference Area - Second Floor

Wed, Apr 19, 10:00am - 10:30am
Youth Services Activity Room - Second Floor
This event is full

Wed, Apr 19, 12:30pm - 3:30pm
Pollak Room A - First Floor

Wed, Apr 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth Services Activity Room - Second Floor

Wed, Apr 19, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Interactive Classroom - Second Floor
This event is full

Wed, Apr 19, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Auditorium - First Floor

Wed, Apr 19, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Thu, Apr 20, 10:00am - 11:30am
Zoom Room 2 - Fiction & Media

Thu, Apr 20, 10:00am - 10:30am
Story Corner - Second Floor

Thu, Apr 20, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Youth Services Activity Room - Second Floor

Thu, Apr 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth Services Activity Room - Second Floor

Thu, Apr 20, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Auditorium - First Floor

Thu, Apr 20, 7:30pm - 9:00pm

Fri, Apr 21, 10:00am - 11:00am
Pollak Room AB - First Floor
This event is full

Fri, Apr 21, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Youth Services Activity Room - Second Floor

Sat, Apr 22, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Interactive Classroom - Second Floor
This event is full

Sat, Apr 22, 10:30am - 11:00am
Story Corner - Second Floor

Sun, Apr 23, 9:00am - 11:00am
This event is full

Sun, Apr 23, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Auditorium - First Floor