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Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? Is… Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? Is…

Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? by Philip K. Dick will be the 29th selection of One Book, One Chicago.
Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? by Philip K. Dick will be the 29th selection of One Book, One Chicago.
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Learning Circle: Programming Android… Learning Circle: Programming Android…

Oct 2nd | 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Harold Washington Library Center
Learn the basics of Android and Java programming, and take the first step on your journey to becoming an Android developer!
Learn the basics of Android and Java programming, and take the first step on your journey to becoming an Android developer!
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Search for a OBOC Event Near You! Search for a OBOC Event Near You!

Film screenings, book discussions, history lectures and more are all coming to a library near you this season!
Film screenings, book discussions, history lectures and more are all coming to a library near you this season!
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About This Year's OBOC Selection About This Year's OBOC Selection

By Jennifer
Learn about Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?, the new One Book, One Chicago selection!
Learn about Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?, the new One Book, One Chicago selection!
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Scientist and Author Martin Rees… Scientist and Author Martin Rees…

Oct 2nd | 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Harold Washington Library Center
World-renowned scientist Martin Rees offers his look at the future of humanity and science in this talk based on his new book.
World-renowned scientist Martin Rees offers his look at the future of humanity and science in this talk based on his new book.
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About OBOC Author Philip K. Dick About OBOC Author Philip K. Dick

By Jennifer
Learn about Philip K. Dick, author of Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?
Learn about Philip K. Dick, author of Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?
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Science Fiction Board Game Night Science Fiction Board Game Night

various locations and dates
Join the library as we play an assortment of board games set in future dystopian settings, Rick Deckard's in the OBOC title. Win prizes!
Join the library as we play an assortment of board games set in future dystopian settings, Rick Deckard's in the OBOC title. Win prizes!
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David Golemon: Future of Science Fiction David Golemon: Future of Science Fiction

Oct 4th | 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Harold Washington Library Center
Bestselling sci-fi author David Golemon makes his first public appearance in 16 years to speak about the future of science fiction.
Bestselling sci-fi author David Golemon makes his first public appearance in 16 years to speak about the future of science fiction.
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Film Screening: Blade Runner (1982) Film Screening: Blade Runner (1982)

Oct 1st | 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Edgewater
See the classic original film based on Philip K. Dick's Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?
See the classic original film based on Philip K. Dick's Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?
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The War of the Worlds - Live! The War of the Worlds - Live!

Oct 23rd | 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Harold Washington Library Center
In celebration of the 80th anniversary of the infamous radio play that caused a panic, we present a live radio drama performance.
In celebration of the 80th anniversary of the infamous radio play that caused a panic, we present a live radio drama performance.
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Authors N.K. Jemisin and Mikki Kendall Authors N.K. Jemisin and Mikki Kendall

Nov 14th | 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Harold Washington Library Center
Authors N.K. Jemisin and Mikki Kendall discuss science fiction and speculative fiction and the importance of diverse voices.
Authors N.K. Jemisin and Mikki Kendall discuss science fiction and speculative fiction and the importance of diverse voices.
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Imagine the Future: Nonfiction… Imagine the Future: Nonfiction…

recommended by OneBookOneChicago
Go beyond the book with these nonfiction reads celebrating the One Book, One Chicago 2018-2019 theme of Imagine the Future.
Go beyond the book with these nonfiction reads celebrating the One Book, One Chicago 2018-2019 theme of Imagine the Future.
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Radical Eyewear Radical Eyewear

Maker Lab, various dates and times
Imagine a world where the climate is different or interaction with screens is required 24/7. Design a protective eyewear prototype.
Imagine a world where the climate is different or interaction with screens is required 24/7. Design a protective eyewear prototype.
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Imagine the Future: Fiction Recommended… Imagine the Future: Fiction Recommended…

recommended by OneBookOneChicago
Go beyond the book with these fiction reads celebrating the One Book, One Chicago 2018-2019 theme of Imagine the Future.
Go beyond the book with these fiction reads celebrating the One Book, One Chicago 2018-2019 theme of Imagine the Future.
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Thank You, OBOC Funders Thank You, OBOC Funders

Thank you to our funders, who make the One Book, One Chicago program possible.
Thank you to our funders, who make the One Book, One Chicago program possible.
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