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Images of America: Blue Island

A Book Discussion with Jason Berry and Kevin Barron
2025-11-12 19:00:00 2025-11-12 20:00:00 America/Chicago Images of America: Blue Island Join co-authors Jason Berry and Kevin Barron for an engaging discussion about their second book in the Images of America series: Blue Island. Learn about Blue Island's surprising connection to Lemont. Lemont Public Library - Event Space

Wednesday, November 12
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-11-12 19:00:00 2025-11-12 20:00:00 America/Chicago Images of America: Blue Island Join co-authors Jason Berry and Kevin Barron for an engaging discussion about their second book in the Images of America series: Blue Island. Learn about Blue Island's surprising connection to Lemont. Lemont Public Library - Event Space

Lemont Public Library

Event Space

Join co-authors Jason Berry and Kevin Barron for an engaging discussion about their second book in the Images of America series: Blue Island. Learn about Blue Island's surprising connection to Lemont.

Join co-authors Jason Berry and Kevin Barron for an engaging discussion about their second book in the Images of America series: Blue Island. They’ll share behind-the-scenes anecdotes, favorite discoveries, and what the project meant to them personally. Hear how they brought the stories of this unique south suburban community to life, and learn how this equally historic city has longstanding ties to Lemont, connections that may surprise you! Books will be available for purchase and signing.
 

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Literature / Writing / Publishing | History / Culture |

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