Mara
Location: East Regional Library
Department: Adult services
Mara grew up in Illinois, and one of her fondest childhood memories is attending her local library’s annual Floats and Funnies event where she would watch Looney Toons and sip on a root beer float. In her free time, she enjoys having board game nights with her friends, seeing live music, reading (a few of her favorite books are In the Distance by Hernan Diaz, The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle by Haruki Murakami, and The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson), and playing video games. She is passionate about providing equitable and inclusive programs and services for all community members.
Pronouns: she/her
Mara's upcoming events
Over 50 Crowd
Tuesday, December 09, 2025 • 10:00am - 11:00am
East Regional Library (211 Lick Creek Lane) (East Study Room #1)
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Ages: Adult, Senior Citizen
Daytime Book Club: Wuthering Heights
Wednesday, December 10, 2025 • 1:00pm - 2:00pm
East Regional Library (211 Lick Creek Lane) (East Meeting Room)
Come join the Daytime Book Club as we discuss this month's book! New members are always welcome (we love meeting new people!). Registration is appreciated but not required....
Ages: Adult, Emerging Adult: 18-24 Year Olds, Senior Citizen
Diamond Painting: Winter Ornaments
Wednesday, December 10, 2025 • 6:00pm - 7:30pm
East Regional Library (211 Lick Creek Lane) (East Meeting Room)
Interested in Diamond Painting but don't know how to start? Come create a diamond painted winter ornament!...
Caregiving During the Holidays with the Alzheimer's Association
Monday, December 15, 2025 • 2:00pm - 3:00pm
East Regional Library (211 Lick Creek Lane)
Join the Alzheimer's Association for a virtual lesson on understanding Alzheimer's and dementia....
Ages: Adult, Emerging Adult: 18-24 Year Olds, Senior Citizen
Over 50 Crowd
Tuesday, December 16, 2025 • 10:00am - 11:00am
East Regional Library (211 Lick Creek Lane) (East Study Room #1)
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Ages: Adult, Senior Citizen
Read & Sip
Wednesday, December 17, 2025 • 6:00pm - 7:00pm
East Regional Library (211 Lick Creek Lane) (East Meeting Room)
Are you looking for the community of a book club without the commitment? Do you want to get more reading done, but you struggle to find the time and stay focused? Grab your book and come to our Read & Sip!...
Ages: Adult, Emerging Adult: 18-24 Year Olds, Senior Citizen
Mara's book lists
Indigenous Peoples' Day: Books for Adults
Browse through these books written by Indigenous authors and pick one up to learn more about the lived experiences of Indigenous people in North America....
Maus I
The following books are all graphic novels (full-length stories with comic content) that -- like Maus -- teach the reader about significant moments in world history.
Dune
These books are all sci-fi novels with expansive worlds that explore the limits of our universe. Many are also the first book in a series!
Dementia: Resources for Caregivers
The following are some of the most popular resources recommended to caregivers of individuals with memory loss. All books are non-fiction and organized by the authors' last names:
Books Read by their Authors
What's better than a good audiobook? A good audiobook being read by its author! Take a look (and give a listen) to these books that are all read by their authors:
Dark Academia
Dark academia is a sub-genre of literature that focuses on the pursuit of knowledge, elite universities, and haunting secrets....