“Life is not a spectator sport. If you’re going to spend your whole life in the grandstand just watching what goes on, in my opinion you’re wasting your life. “
Jackie Robinson: January 31st, 1919 - October 31st, 1972.
Google has also paid homage to Robinson with the their “Google Doodle,” which you can see below:
The Chicago Public Library has a large selection of Jackie Robinson books. Click here to see the list.
“I’d rather die enormous than live dormant.”
Happy birthday, Jay-Z.
The Chicago Public Library has a number of Jay-Z selections, including his musical catalog, and his book, Decoded. Click here to learn more about this music pioneer.
The Spring “One Book, One Chicago” is Brooklyn by Colm Tóibín.
Join us for FREE events such as:
Brooklyn: On Stage and In Song: An abbreviated performance of the April 11 show combining readings and traditional Irish music.
Wednesday, March 17, 12 p.m
Harold Washington Library Center
Cindy Pritzker Auditorium
400 S. State Street
Brooklyn: On Stage and In Song: A performance combining readings and traditional Irish music.
Sunday, April 11, 2:30 - 4:00 p.m
The Fifth Province Pub at the Irish American Heritage Center
4626 N. Knox Ave.
Colm Tóibín in Conversation:
Wednesday, April 21, 6 p.m.
Harold Washington Library Center
Cindy Pritzker Auditorium
400 S. State Street
International Online Discussion: Between March 29 - April 30, join an online discussion that brings together readers from Ireland and Chicago around a weekly topic.
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