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James Herriot (Virtual)
The Simple Life of the World’s Most Famous Veterinarian
2026-06-29 19:00:00
2026-06-29 20:00:00
America/Chicago
James Herriot (Virtual)
Join Anglophile Claire Evans to explore Alf Wight (James Herriot), his Yorkshire Dales life, and beloved animal tales that inspired All Creatures Great and Small in books, film, and TV.
Wilmette Public Library - Zoom Adult/Teen
Monday, June 29
7:00pm - 8:00pm
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2026-06-29 19:00:00
2026-06-29 20:00:00
America/Chicago
James Herriot (Virtual)
Join Anglophile Claire Evans to explore Alf Wight (James Herriot), his Yorkshire Dales life, and beloved animal tales that inspired All Creatures Great and Small in books, film, and TV.
Wilmette Public Library - Zoom Adult/Teen
Wilmette Public Library
Zoom Adult/TeenJoin Anglophile Claire Evans to explore Alf Wight (James Herriot), his Yorkshire Dales life, and beloved animal tales that inspired All Creatures Great and Small in books, film, and TV.
Join Anglophile and former UK resident Claire Evans as she recounts the life and times of Alf Wight, an unassuming country veterinarian who practiced for 50 years in one of England’s most beautiful places, the Yorkshire Dales. He rose to international fame later in life under the pen name James Herriot as he recounted the heartwarming animal stories and colorful characters of a bygone era, inspiring films and multiple television series. Of the latest TV adaptation of All Creatures Great and Small, shown on PBS’ Masterpiece, The Guardian said, “Switching it on was the television equivalent of taking your brain out and dunking it into a bucket of warm tea (Yorkshire, obviously).” Bask in the visual beauty of Claire’s recent Yorkshire Dales visit and learn the surprising story of the vet whose books still entertain millions.
This program will not be recorded.
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From the south: Go north on Green Bay Road. Turn left on Wilmette Ave. Turn right on Park Ave. Library is located on the corner of Wilmette Ave. and Park Ave. Parking lot is on the north side of the building.
From the north: Go south on Green Bay Road. Turn right on Wilmette Ave. Turn right on Park Ave. Library is located on the corner of Wilmette Ave. and Park Ave. Parking lot is on the north side of the building.
From I-94 (Edens Expressway):from the South - exit at Lake Ave. East. Go east on Lake Ave. a little over 2 miles. Turn right on Park Ave. • from the North - exit at Rt. 41/Skokie Blvd. Turn left (east) on Lake Ave. Go east on Lake Ave. a little over 2 miles. Turn right on Park Ave.
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