Adult Book Discussion: Clear
Saturday, October 17, 2026 · 1:00 PM CDT · Uptown Branch Library · Chicago, IL
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Join the Uptown Branch Adult Book Club for a discussion of Clear by Carys Davies. An impoverished 1840s Scottish minister tasked with evicting a hermit from his island home ends up forming an unlikely connection with the man as the pair navigate language, loss and the legacy of forced displacement. A limited number of copies of this title will be available for checkout after the monthly Adult Book Club meeting on 9/19/26 at the Circulation Desk or place a hold. How to Attend This event is available in person or online. Attend in person at the Uptown Branch 929 W. Buena Avenue, Chicago, IL 60613 Attend online via Zoom Please contract Denise Reiter at dreiter@chipublib.org for a Zoom link. Only one registration per household is needed. You’ll receive an email with a link to the secure Zoom meeting about 24 hours before the meeting. Automatic transcription is included in all CPL events using Zoom. Questions about attending online events? Check out our Events FAQs Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email access@chipublib.org to request accommodations. Requests must be made at least 14 business days before the event.
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