Carthage Library virtually hosts author and psychotherapist Lori Gottlieb

Carthage Library virtually hosts author and psychotherapist Lori Gottlieb
Carthage Public Library District joins more than 200 Illinois libraries to virtually host
‘Surviving the Holidays” with Lori Gottlieb at 7:00 pm on Wednesday, Dec. 6. 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. Attend a watch party at the
Carthage Public Library, 500 Wabash Avenue in Carthage, or pre-register for the Zoom
program at https://bit.ly/ILP_LoriGottlieb or through the link on the Library’s website.
“The Library’s book club read and discussed Gottlieb’s book a couple of years ago,”
says Carthage Library Director, Amy Gee. “I hear that she is an entertaining speaker
and we are looking forward to her presentation.”
Lori Gottlieb 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. She will share tools to help in everyday life and especially with
navigating the holiday season.
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 is made possible by Illinois Libraries Present (ILP), a statewide
collaboration among public libraries offering premier events. Also in December, ILP
allows you to experience The Nutcracker at home with a recording of Tchaikovsky’s
famous ballet. Register at bit.ly/WatchTheNutcracker to receive a special link to a
performance by the United Kingdom’s internationally renowned Royal Ballet. The
recording will be available for home viewing on Saturday, Dec. 16 and Sunday, Dec. 17,
but will not be shown at the library.
ILP Season 3 continues on January 11, 2024 when science fiction authors Cory
Doctorow, Ken Liu and Martha Wells speculate about artificial intelligence. February
programs feature children’s book author Jerry Craft on Feb. 6 and Julia Quinn
discussing her books about the Bridgertons on Feb. 20.
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). ILP is committed to inclusion and accessibility.
For more information, visit the library’s website: www.carthagepubliclibrary.com,
call 217-357-3232, or email cartlib@mtcnow.net.