An evening with Gregory Maguire, author of 'Wicked'
The Arlington Heights Memorial Library continues its celebration of all things fairy tale by inviting their customers to a very special evening with Gregory Maguire, the best-selling author of "Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West". Through The Wicked Years novels, best-selling "Confession of an Ugly Stepsister" and his newest novel, "After Alice," Maguire puts his unique own twist on classic tales.
Though best known as a fantasy writer, Maguire has also written children's novels, picture books, science fiction and historical fiction. Learn about his combined talents for writing and performance in this intimate exploration of imagination with the author. Arlington Heights cardholders can register at the Info Desk, (847) 392-0100 or at ahml.info beginning February 1. Registration opens to non-cardholders on Feb. 22, as space permits. Doors will open with a pre-show reception at 6 p.m. A question-and-answer session and book signing will follow his presentation.
An Evening with Gregory Maguire
Date and Time: Wednesday, March 9, 7-9 p.m. / Doors open with pre-show reception at 6 p.m.
Location: Metropolis Performing Arts Centre, 111 W. Campbell, Arlington Heights
Registration: Register beginning February 1, Arlington Heights cardholders only. Registration opens to non-cardholders, as space permits, beginning February 22.
Maguire's visit is just one of many fairy-tale themed programs planned by the library over the next two months. Kids' World is abuzz with visitors exploring Once Upon a Time…Exploring the World of Fairy Tales, an interactive play exhibit for children ages 3 to 10 that runs through March 26. The exhibit is made possible by a gift from the Friends of the Library.
To register for Maguire's program and to learn more about the Once Upon a Time exhibit and fairy tale programs for all ages, including family movie screenings nights, puppet shows and plays, book discussions, crafts and more, visit ahml.info/fairytales.
In advance of Maguire's evening event, the library will hold a discussion of his new book, After Alice.
Book Discussion: After Alice
Date and Time: Monday, February 22, 7-8:30 p.m.
Location: Cardinal Room, Arlington Heights Memorial Library
When Alice toppled down the rabbit-hole 150 years ago, she found a Wonderland as rife with inconsistent rules and abrasive egos as the world she left behind. But what of that world? How did 1860s Oxford react to Alice's disappearance? Join us for a discussion of Gregory Maguire's imaginative new work of fiction.
Register for the book discussion at www.ahml.info/content/after-alice-book-discussion.