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Mary Roach Zoom Event

Ages 18 and up

Join us via Zoom for a discussion with Mary Roach, an American author specializing in popular science and humor.

Experience an entertaining and hilarious evening with The New York Times best-selling science author, Mary Roach, who will discuss her frank approach to science, the importance of humor and explore the weird, wonderful world in which we live.

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.

To participate via Zoom, all you need is a device (desktop, laptop, tablet or smartphone) with a camera, microphone and an internet connection. Or, if you don't have a device, you can call into the event with your phone.

You will receive an email with the Zoom link prior to the event. A recording will be available for 30 days after the event and will be emailed to registered participants.

This event is made possible by Illinois Libraries Present, a statewide collaboration among public libraries offering high-quality events. 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).

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