Join us at the library for coffee, socializing, and learning something new.
This week we'll have a thoughtful conversation about water scarcity, examining its impact on our region and how this vital resource is being consumed globally in the digital age. From understanding the broader implications to exploring the local effects, this event offers valuable insights into technology and sustainability. We will also discuss the environmental considerations posed by the rapid growth of AI and data centers, highlighting their connection to water usage and resource consumption.
About the presenter: Dr. Ana Pinheiro Privette is Managing Director for University of Illinois' Center for Secure Water. Before joining U of I, Ana worked at Amazon Web Services as the Head of Sustainability for AWS Impact Computing, and as the Global Lead for the Amazon Sustainability Data Initiative (ASDI). Prior to that, she was the Chief Data Scientist for the White House Climate Data Initiative (CDI), and the Manager for the Partnership for Resilience and Preparedness (PREP). She spent her earlier career as a research scientist at NASA and NOAA.
Tuesdays at Ten | Summer 2025
• June 3, The Impact of Monsoons
• June 10, Future Biodiversity of Streams & Rivers
• June 17, AI & Water Sustainability
• June 24, Oceans Elsewhere
• July 8-28, Appreciating Nature in Four Parts
• July 8, Part 1, Perspective of Habitats
• July 15, Part 2, The Magic of Water
• July 22, Part 3, Mass Spectacles of Wildlife
• July 29, Part 4, Nocturnal Creatures
Our beautiful, state-of-the-art Main Library opened on January 6, 2008. You’ll find a wide variety of books, movies, and music, as well as free events for all ages. Looking for tech options? We offer free Wifi, dozens of public computers with internet access, and public meeting rooms.
