[IL-Talk] Fwd: Reading is for Everyone: Braille Literacy Discussion and Reading Circle at the Chicago Public Library

[Debbie Pittman]

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From: Patrice Johnson <patjohn at chipublib.org>
Date: Fri, Apr 10, 2026 at 6:52 PM
Subject: Re: Reading is for Everyone: Braille Literacy Discussion and
Reading Circle at the Chicago Public Library
To: Patrice Johnson <patjohn at chipublib.org>


Hello!
Tomorrow, Saturday, April 11, is the launch of our new monthly program
series, Reading is for Everyone: Braille Literacy Discussion and Reading
Circle, taking place from 11:00am to 1:00pm. We are looking forward to
gathering together with you! We have an important building update:
The Plymouth Court entrance of the Harold Washington Library Center will be
closed on Saturday, April 11, due to emergency repair of the doors. If you
are traveling by taxi or paratransit service or need security escort
assistance, please use the following library entrance address: 15 W Van
Buren St., 60605. Please contact us at 312-747-4001 if you need any
assistance when you arrive.
Warmly,
Patrice Johnson
*Assistive Resources and Talking Book Center*
<https://www.chipublib.org/assistive-resources-and-talking-book-center/>


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*From:* Assistive Resources and Talking Book Center <artbc at chipublib.org>
*Sent:* Saturday, April 4, 2026 6:37 PM
*To:* Patrice Johnson <patjohn at chipublib.org>
*Subject:* Reading is for Everyone: Braille Literacy Discussion and Reading
Circle at the Chicago Public Library

The Chicago Public Library invites you to join us for the following new
monthly series that kicks off on Saturday, April 11 from 11:00am to 1:00pm:

Reading is for Everyone: Braille Literacy Discussion and Reading Circle
Members of the Chicago Public Library Assistive Resources and Talking Book
Center are invited to join the ARTBC Braille Literacy Discussion and
Reading Circle for a monthly gathering where we build Braille reading
skills in a supportive setting. Each session features selected idioms,
jokes, poetry, and more. Together, we’ll read, chat and laugh—all while
strengthening Braille proficiency in a fun, engaging way. Braille handouts
will be supplied, and attendees are welcome to bring their NLS braille
eReader!

Registration is required, and participants must be members of the Chicago
Public Library Assistive Resources and Talking Book Center. For more
information and to register, please call 800-757-4654 or email
artbc at chipublib.org

Location: Harold Washington Library Center, 401 S. Plymouth Court, Chicago,
IL 60605, 7th floor meeting room.

Sincerely,
Patrice Johnson
*Assistive Resources and Talking Book Center*
<https://www.chipublib.org/assistive-resources-and-talking-book-center/>