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Adults- Registration is required for this event.
- Registration will open on February 10, 2026 @ 12:00am.
Program Description
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The Chicago River has undergone a series of dramatic transformations, from muddy waterway to commercial artery to aquatic playground. Join us on Zoom as architectural historian Laurie Petersen provides a richly illustrated history of the river, including its many fascinating bridges and the inspiring new architecture on its banks. She’ll bring us to the present day with photos of the latest amenities, including the exciting Riverwalk.
This program will be recorded and available to view for 2 weeks after the program.
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To reserve your spot, please scroll down, select the Register button, and complete the registration form. Registration opens February 10 for spring events, May 10 for summer events, August 10 for fall events, and November 10 for winter events.
To respect the time of attendees and presenters, Library events begin on time. For events with limited capacity, only registered patrons are admitted. Please let us know if you must cancel so that a waitlisted person may attend. Contact us if you would like assistance with registration or have any questions.
This event is on Zoom and will be recorded. Once you register, you will receive an email with connection info. After the event, registrants will receive an email with info on accessing the recording, which are usually posted on the Library YouTube channel. Event times are in America/Chicago Central Time Zone.