[IL-Talk] FW: Upcoming ARTBC Events at the Chicago Public Library

[debbiepittman99 at gmail.com]

From: Assistive Resources and Talking Book Center <artbc at chipublib.org> 
Sent: Saturday, March 21, 2026 6:02 PM
To: Debbie Pittman <debbiepittman99 at gmail.com>
Subject: Upcoming ARTBC Events at the Chicago Public Library

 

We invite you to join us at our upcoming Chicago Public Library events
occurring at the  <https://www.chipublib.org/locations/34> Harold Washington
Library Center:

Address: 400 S. State Street, Chicago, IL 60605
Paratransit Address: 401 S. Plymouth Court Street, Chicago, IL 60605

 <https://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/events/695c329b1f01fb76cec4def1> AI
for Visual Disabilities
Thursday, March 26, 10:30am-12:00pm
Curious about Artificial Intelligence (AI) and what it means for everyday
life? AI can help those experiencing loss of vision to experience enhanced
independence with everyday life and tasks such as reading text, awareness of
objects and surroundings, remembering things, and writing messages. It is
also being used in many positive ways around the world - supporting
healthcare, education, transportation, and creative work.

 <https://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/events/69711a906c126d0e48958627> Adult
Book Discussion: The Lion Women of Tehran
Thursday, March 26, 12:00pm-1:00pm
Join us for a discussion of The Lion Women of Tehran by Marjan Kamali. About
the book:
In 1950s Tehran, seven-year-old Ellie lives in grand comfort until the
untimely death of her father, forcing Ellie and her mother to move to a tiny
home downtown. Lonely and bearing the brunt of her mother's endless
grievances, Ellie dreams of a friend to alleviate her isolation. Luckily, on
the first day of school, she meets Homa, a kind, passionate girl with a
brave and irrepressible spirit. This event especially welcomes patrons with
print disabilities. An accessible digital audiobook or braille book format
is available to those who qualify via the
<https://www.chipublib.org/assistive-resources-and-talking-book-center/>
Chicago Public Library Assistive Resources and Talking Book Center

 

Sincerely, 

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

Chicago Public Library | 400 S. State Street | Chicago, IL 60605

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