Age Group:
Adults- Registration is required for this event.
- Registration is no longer available for this event.
Program Description
Details
Register and join us in person or on Zoom to read and discuss writings from the Great Books collection. This session's readings are taken from The Civically Engaged Reader from the Great Books Foundation.
September 11
A Passage to India by E. M. Forster, 1924
October 2
Selection from Politics by Aristotle
"Waiting for the Barbarians" by Constantine Cavafy, 1904
October 16
"Fellowship" and "The Helmsman" by Franz Kafka, 1917–1923
Selection from Richard II (abdication scene from Act 4, Scene 1) by William Shakespeare, 1595
November 6
Selection from The Theory of Moral Sentiments by Adam Smith, 1759
November 20
Selection from Democracy in America by Alexis de Tocqueville, 1835
Know Before You Go
Beginning Sunday, April 20, 2025, our registration process has updated. Select the Register button and complete the form. The form may have 2 or more steps.
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 both in-person and on Zoom. You may choose how you attend.
The Deerpath Streetscape Project begins soon. Please plan accordingly as it may affect your driving and parking when visiting the Library. For details, visit the City website.
This event is on Zoom. Once you register, you will receive an email with connection info. This event is not recorded. Please plan to connect at the start time. Event times are in America/Chicago Central Time Zone.
Please inform Library Staff prior to or during the event if you do not want to be in photos and videos. Review the full Photography and Recording Policy.