Chester Public Library hosts bestselling author and psychotherapist Lori Gottlieb

Chester Public Library accompanies more than 200 Illinois libraries to host Surviving the Holidays with Lori Gottlieb at 7 PM on Wednesday, Dec. 6 on Zoom. Gottlieb, New York Times bestselling author of Maybe You Should Talk to Someone, and co-host of the “Dear Therapists” podcast, joins us for a thought-provoking conversation about mental health in anticipation of the winter holiday season. 

The event is free and open to the public, but registration is required. To register, scan the QR code or click here.

The nonfiction author blends her clinical experience with the latest research and cultural developments with the goal of helping people live better lives. Attendees will witness this unique combination and the psychotherapist’s perspective of how stories form the core of each of us. 

Gottlieb’s book, Maybe You Should Talk to Someone, sold over a million copies and is currently being adapted into a television series. In addition to her clinical practice, she is co-host of the popular “Dear Therapists” podcast and writes The Atlantic’s “Dear Therapist” advice column. She has been on the “Today Show,” “Good Morning America,” CNN, and NPR’s “Fresh Air” as a therapy expert and her 2019 TED Talk was one of the most watched of the year. Learn more at LoriGottlieb.com or by following her on Instagram @lorigottlieb_author and Twitter @LoriGottlieb1.

This event with Lori Gottlieb is made possible by Illinois Libraries Present (ILP), a statewide collaboration among public libraries offering premier events. 

Season 3 continues in January 2024 when science fiction authors Cory Doctorow, Ken Liu and Martha Wells speculate about artificial intelligence. The virtual event takes place at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 11.

Author events are a cornerstone of library programming. Throughout the pandemic these events continued virtually as libraries collaborated to host authors and speakers. This ensured that Illinois communities had access to events that may otherwise be unattainable for a single library due to budget or production constraints. Illinois Libraries Present brought together diverse communities, ensured access to patrons across the state, and expanded the speaker’s platform.  

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.