One Book, One Chicago
Recent Posts
Ytasha L. Womack on Afrofuturism
Feb 23rd | 11:00am - 12:15pm
Join us for a conversation on Afrofuturism with the woman who literally wrote the book on it--author and filmmaker Ytasha L. Womack.
The Golden Age of Science Fiction
Feb 25th | 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Join Alec Nevala-Lee, author of Astounding, and Gary K. Wolfe, critic, for an engaging discussion on the history and evolution of sci-fi.
Afrofuturism by Women
Want to read more Afrofuturism? Why not start with these award winners, all written by women
Rediscover Frankenstein
Feb 27th-28th | 12:00pm - 6:00pm
Harold Washington Library Center
Rediscover this iconic novel thorough the voices of Shelley’s haunting characters in an audio experience from London's Pure Expression.
Film Screening: Frankenstein (1931)
Mar 2nd | 2:00pm - 3:15pm
A scientist creates a terrifying yet strangely sympathetic monster in this science fiction classic based on Mary Shelley's book.
February 2019 Reading Challenge: Science Fiction or Science
Adults, read along with us this winter and be entered in a drawing for a Chicago Public Library T-shirt.
Learn Design and Programming Skills at OBOC Learning Circles
OBOC presents two learning circles exploring our theme, Imagine The Future. You can learn Fusion 360 or Python with others at the library.
From Dreaming to Running: Putting the Android on Screen
Mar 5th | 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Join DePaul professors as they discuss adaptation & beyond, with topics including the design and score of the film, to comic books and more.
Science Fiction Disaster Cinema
While we're safe from asteroids on Earth--for now--these movies imagine what it would be like if a planetary disaster occurred.
Chicago's Unbuilt Projects
Mar 6th | 6:00pm - 7:15pm
What ambitious projects and plans have Chicagoans made that were never built? What happened? Find out more from historian Max Grinnell.
Climate Fiction
Explore climate fiction (or cli-fi) with these novels that explore the impact of climate change on our world.
Shadowrun 101: Sci-Fi Roleplaying Game
Mar 7th | 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Explore the future cyber-punk world of Shadowrun: Fifth Edition through this immersive role playing game experience. We'll teach you!
One Book, One Chicago Offers ESL Programming
Are you learning English as a second language? Practice your English reading and conversation skills with a science fiction programming.
Science Fiction Board Game Night
Mar 7th | 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Join the library as we play an assortment of board games set in future dystopian settings, including Coup, The Resistance and more!
Speculative Urban Futures, Chicago Style
Mar 7th | 6:00pm - 7:15pm
What did Chicagoans of the past imagine the future would be like? What do we imagine for our city's future today? Max Grinnell explains.
Imagine the Future: Nonfiction Recommended Reads
Go beyond the book with these nonfiction reads celebrating the One Book, One Chicago 2018-2019 theme of Imagine the Future.
