West Suburban Reading Council's Literacy Event: BOOK TASTING- 11/10/2026

Join WSRC at the New Barnes & Noble in Oak Park, IL. to hear about the newest and current books for teachers, parents, and children! West Suburban Reading Council invites you to a Book Tasting event on Tuesday, November 10, 2026 at 5pm. Courtney Lamond is the Deputy Assistant Manager for Barnes & Nobles’ Oak Park, Il store. In 2018, She began working for Barnes and Noble in Long Island, NY. When she had the opportunity to transfer, she became the Events & Social Media Specialist for the Oak Park store, which opened this past summer, 2026. Courtney loves to read for work and pleasure. She believes that learning is the key to living. Courtney's job requires her to know the newest books so she can service the customers and match the books to their interests. She has a stack of books to share and will choose the best ones for teachers, parents, and especially the children. 1.5 Clock Hours will be offered. Holiday Shopping Get a head start. With the holidays fast approaching you might find the perfect book for holiday gift giving. All attendees will receive a 20% discount. AGENDA: 5:00 P.M. - 7:30 P.M. - Gathering, Welcome, Presentation, and Shopping Where: Barnes and Noble in Oak Park, Illinois 1144 Lake Street Oak Park, Illinois 60301 Park in Holley Court Parking Garage. Holley Court Garage is situated southeast of Harlem Avenue and enter on Ontario Street.Then walk to the front of Barnes & Noble on Lake Street. We are meeting in the back by the Cafe, where food is available for purchase. *********************************************************************************************** Registration fee: Members: Free Nonmembers: $10.00 Membership to IRC & WSRC: $50.00! New members will be contacted by our Membership Chair with registration information. The Illinois Reading Council publishes newsletters and journals. These publications provide members with current news, events and research. Members also have access to empowering literacy webinars throughout the school year and opportunities to participate in online book clubs. Each member may join a local council of their choice. The price of joining the local council is included in the $50 fee. The Illinois Reading Council also holds a statewide annual conference each year. This event features many popular authors, exhibitors, and the opportunity to network with friends and colleagues from all over the state. Members of West Suburban Reading Council receive discounted rates on all our literacy events, which included VIP access to special sessions and fun raffles. ***************************************************************************** Video/Audiotaping/Photos Unless notified in writing, registration to the conference constitutes an agreement that the registrant’s image, likeness, and appearance can be used in photographs of such events and activities. It is also not permitted to videotape, audiotape, or take photos of speakers without the speaker’s consent. Anti-Harassment Policy The Illinois Reading Council (IRC) does not allow harassment or discrimination of any kind at any IRC affiliated event. IRC and its affiliates will take appropriate and immediate action in response to complaints or knowledge of violations of this policy including expulsion from the event. To report an issue, please inform the event coordinators.