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An Evening with Robin Wall Kimmerer

2023-06-21 19:00:00 2023-06-21 20:00:00 America/Chicago An Evening with Robin Wall Kimmerer Urbana Free Library - Online

Wednesday, June 21
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-06-21 19:00:00 2023-06-21 20:00:00 America/Chicago An Evening with Robin Wall Kimmerer Join us for a special evening with Robin Wall Kimmerer, the award-winning author of Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants. Urbana Free Library - Online

Join us for a special evening with Robin Wall Kimmerer, the award-winning author of Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants.

In this insightful and inspiring talk, Wall Kimmerer will share her unique perspective on the interconnectedness of humans and nature and the importance of recognizing and respecting the gifts of the earth. She will delve into her own experiences as a botanist, indigenous science professor, and environmental advocate, and offer insights into her journey of learning to listen to the voice of the natural world. This is a rare opportunity to hear from one of the most important voices in the movement toward a more sustainable and equitable future and to be inspired to make positive changes in your own life and community.  

Robin Wall Kimmerer is an acclaimed author, botanist, and indigenous science professor known for her deep connection to nature with a passion for promoting a more sustainable and equitable world. Her writing blends indigenous knowledge, scientific research, and personal experiences to offer a unique perspective on the interdependence of humans and the natural world. Her first book, Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants, has received widespread praise and has become a touchstone in the movement towards rethinking our relationship with the earth.

This event is made possible by Illinois Libraries Present (ILP), 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: | Adult |

TAGS: | Authors |

Urbana Free Library

Phone: 217-367-4057

Hours
Mon, Sep 25 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Sep 26 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Sep 27 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Sep 28 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Sep 29 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Sep 30 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Oct 01 1:00PM to 5:00PM

About the library

Conveniently located at the corner of Race and Green in downtown Urbana.

Upcoming events

Tue, Sep 26, 10:00am - 10:25am
Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium

Tue, Sep 26, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Brookdale Senior Living- Urbana

Tue, Sep 26, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium

Wed, Sep 27, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium

Thu, Sep 28, 10:00am - 10:30am
Urbana Free Library - Megan's Reading Room

Thu, Sep 28, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium

Thu, Sep 28, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Urbana Early Childhood School

Thu, Sep 28, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Urbana Free Library - Zoom

Sat, Sep 30, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
2023 Pride Fest Fair

Sat, Sep 30, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium

Sat, Sep 30, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Urbana Free Library - Children's Area

Sun, Oct 01, All day
Urbana Free Library - Children's Area

Sun, Oct 01, All day
Urbana Free Library

Sun, Oct 01, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium

Mon, Oct 02, 9:30am - 11:30am
Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium

Mon, Oct 02, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium

Tue, Oct 03, 10:00am - 10:25am
Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium

Tue, Oct 03, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium

Tue, Oct 03, 6:00pm - 7:15pm
Anita Purves Nature Center

Wed, Oct 04, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Urbana Free Library - The Satterthwaite Conference Room

Wed, Oct 04, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium

Wed, Oct 04, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Urbana Free Library - Busey Mills Reading Room

Wed, Oct 04, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Urbana Free Library - Online

Thu, Oct 05, 10:00am - 10:30am
Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium

Thu, Oct 05, 10:30am - 11:30am
Urbana Free Library

Thu, Oct 05, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium

Sat, Oct 07, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium

Sat, Oct 07, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Urbana Free Library - Children's Area

Sat, Oct 07, 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Downtown Urbana

Mon, Oct 09, 9:30am - 11:30am
Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium

Mon, Oct 09, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium

Tue, Oct 10, 10:00am - 10:25am
Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium

Tue, Oct 10, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium

Tue, Oct 10, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Urbana Free Library - Graphic Novel Corner

Tue, Oct 10, 6:00pm - 7:15pm
Urbana Free Library - MacFarlane-Hood Reading Room

Tue, Oct 10, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium

Tue, Oct 10, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Urbana Free Library - Online

Wed, Oct 11, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium

Thu, Oct 12, 10:00am - 10:30am
Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium

Thu, Oct 12, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium

Thu, Oct 12, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium

Fri, Oct 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium

Sat, Oct 14, 9:00am - 6:00pm
Urbana Free Library - Busey Mills Reading Room

Sat, Oct 14, 9:00am - 6:00pm
Urbana Free Library - The Satterthwaite Conference Room

Sat, Oct 14, 9:00am - 6:00pm
Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium

Sat, Oct 14, 10:00am - 11:00am
First Baptist Church in Savoy

Sat, Oct 14, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Urbana Free Library - MacFarlane-Hood Reading Room

Sat, Oct 14, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Lewis Auditorium

Sat, Oct 14, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Urbana Free Library - Children's Area

Sun, Oct 15, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium

Mon, Oct 16, 9:30am - 11:30am
Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium

Mon, Oct 16, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium

Tue, Oct 17, 10:00am - 10:25am
Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium

Tue, Oct 17, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium

Tue, Oct 17, 6:00pm - 7:15pm
Phillips Recreation Center - James Room Kitchen

Tue, Oct 17, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Urbana Free Library - Online

Wed, Oct 18, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Urbana Free Library - The Satterthwaite Conference Room

Wed, Oct 18, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium

Wed, Oct 18, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Urbana Free Library - Online

Thu, Oct 19, 10:00am - 10:30am
Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium

Thu, Oct 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Urbana Free Library - MacFarlane-Hood Reading Room

Thu, Oct 19, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium

Sat, Oct 21, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Urbana Free Library - Children's Area

Sun, Oct 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Urbana Free Library - Busey Mills Reading Room

Mon, Oct 23, 9:30am - 11:30am
Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium

Mon, Oct 23, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium

Tue, Oct 24, 10:00am - 10:25am
Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium

Tue, Oct 24, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium

Wed, Oct 25, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium

Thu, Oct 26, 10:00am - 10:30am
Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium

Thu, Oct 26, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Urbana Free Library - The Lewis Auditorium