Skip to main content
close
Font size options
Increase or decrease the font size for this website by clicking on the 'A's.
Contrast options
Choose a color combination to give the most comfortable contrast.
Image for event: LWV of Wilmette and WPL Book Group (Virtual)

Registration now closed

LWV of Wilmette and WPL Book Group (Virtual)

2021-06-23 11:00:00 2021-06-23 12:00:00 America/Chicago LWV of Wilmette and WPL Book Group (Virtual) Useful Delusions by Shankar Vedantam and Bill Mesler Virtual Program -

Wednesday, June 23
11:00am - 12:00pm

Add to Calendar 2021-06-23 11:00:00 2021-06-23 12:00:00 America/Chicago LWV of Wilmette and WPL Book Group (Virtual) Useful Delusions by Shankar Vedantam and Bill Mesler Virtual Program -

Useful Delusions by Shankar Vedantam and Bill Mesler

We will be discussing Useful Delusions: The Power & Paradox of the Self-Deceiving Brain by Shankar Vedantam and Bill Mesler. From the New York Times best-selling author and host of Hidden Brain comes a thought-provoking look at the role of self-deception in human flourishing. Self-deception does terrible harm to us, to our communities, and to the planet. But if it is so bad for us, why is it ubiquitous?  Vedantam and Bill Mesler argue that, paradoxically, self-deception can also play a vital role in our success and well-being. The lies we tell ourselves sustain our daily interactions with friends, lovers, and coworkers. They can explain why some people live longer than others, why some couples remain in love and others don’t, why some nations hold together while others splinter. Filled with powerful personal stories and drawing on new insights in psychology, neuroscience, and philosophy, Useful Delusions offers a fascinating tour of what it really means to be human. (From the publisher)

Find a copy of the book here. You can also find the ebook Digital Library of Illinois or through the Libby app on your device.

Registration will close two hours before the program begins and registrants will receive a link to join shortly thereafter.

Please email community@wilmettelibrary.info with any questions about how to access the program via Zoom.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Virtual | Book Group |

TAGS: | |

Wilmette Public Library

Phone: 847-256-5025

Hours
Mon, Apr 28 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Apr 29 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Apr 30 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, May 01 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, May 02 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Sat, May 03 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, May 04 12:00PM to 5:00PM

About the branch

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. 


Mass transit options include CTA, Metra, and Pace.

Upcoming events

Mon, Apr 28, 9:30am - 11:30am
Youth Program Room

Mon, Apr 28, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Youth Program Room

Mon, Apr 28, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Teen Room

Tue, Apr 29, 9:30am - 10:00am
Youth Program Room

Tue, Apr 29, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Auditorium

Tue, Apr 29, 10:00am - 10:30am
Youth Program Room

Tue, Apr 29, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Youth Program Room

Wed, Apr 30, 9:30am - 10:00am
Youth Program Room

Wed, Apr 30, 10:00am - 10:30am
Youth Program Room

Thu, May 01, 9:15am - 9:35am
Youth Program Room

Thu, May 01, 9:45am - 10:05am
Youth Program Room

Thu, May 01, 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Youth Program Room

Fri, May 02, 9:30am - 10:30am
Youth Program Room

Fri, May 02, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Youth Program Room

Sat, May 03, 10:00am - 10:45am
Youth Program Room

Sat, May 03, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Youth Program Room

Sun, May 04, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Youth Program Room

Mon, May 05, 9:30am - 11:30am
Youth Program Room

Mon, May 05, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Youth Program Room

Mon, May 05, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
The Studio
This event is full

Tue, May 06, 9:30am - 10:00am
Youth Program Room

Tue, May 06, 10:00am - 10:30am
Youth Program Room

Tue, May 06, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Youth Program Room

Wed, May 07, 9:30am - 10:00am
Youth Program Room

Wed, May 07, 10:00am - 10:30am
Youth Program Room

Wed, May 07, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Auditorium

Wed, May 07, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Youth Program Room

Thu, May 08, 9:15am - 9:35am
Youth Program Room

Thu, May 08, 9:45am - 10:05am
Youth Program Room

Thu, May 08, 10:00am - 11:30am
Auditorium

Thu, May 08, 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Auditorium

Thu, May 08, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Zoom Adult/Teen

Fri, May 09, 9:30am - 10:30am
Youth Program Room

Fri, May 09, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Youth Program Room

Fri, May 09, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Small Meeting Room

Sat, May 10, 10:00am - 10:45am
Youth Program Room

Mon, May 12, 9:30am - 11:30am
Youth Program Room

Mon, May 12, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
The Studio

Mon, May 12, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Zoom Adult/Teen

Tue, May 13, 9:30am - 10:00am
Youth Program Room

Tue, May 13, 10:00am - 10:30am
Youth Program Room

Tue, May 13, 10:30am - 11:30am
Auditorium

Tue, May 13, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Youth Program Room

Tue, May 13, 7:00pm - 7:45pm
Youth Program Room

Tue, May 13, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
The Studio

Tue, May 13, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Zoom Adult/Teen