Virtual Visit with Kal Penn

Illinois Libraries Present

Kal Penn is an actor, writer, producer, and former Associate Director of the White House Office of Public Engagement. He is known for his starring roles in Designated Survivor, House, Mira Nair’s The Namesake, the Harold & Kumar franchise, and the Christmas comedy The Santa Clauses for Disney+.

Kal Penn will be joined in conversation by Bridget Petrites, Evanston Public Library, who will facilitate a unique and fun game show style experience featuring the myriad accomplishments of Penn’s life and previously submitted audience questions.

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Illinois Libraries Present Spring Series:

• January 11, Speculating Our AI Future, 7 pm
• February 6, Virtual Visit with Jerry Craft, 7 pm
• February 20, Virtual Visit with Julia Quinn, 7 pm
• March 20, Virtual Visit with Ruth E. Carter, 7 pm
• May 7, Virtual Visit with Kal Penn, 7 pm
• June 4, Virtual Visit with Dr. Temple Grandin, 7 pm

Illinois Libraries Present is funded in part by a grant awarded by the Illinois State Library, a department of the Office of Secretary of State, using funds provided by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services, under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA). Illinois Libraries Present is committed to inclusion and accessibility.

Adults | Presentation, Author Visit

Virtual/Online

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