Join us for an evening with New York Times bestselling author Robert Kurson celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the first man on the Moon. Kurson will share his Rocket Men (2018), which tells the astonishing story of Apollo 8, mankind’s first journey to the Moon. Learn how critical Apollo 8 was to the success of Apollo 11, the experiences of Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin, who were on the backup crew of Apollo 8, plus learn about Kurson's writing career. A Q&A will follow. Copies of Kurson's books will be available for sale and signing.

Kurson is the author of four highly acclaimed New York Times bestsellers, including his 2004 debut, Shadow Divers, the true story of two Americans who discovered a World War II German U-boat sunk 60 miles off the coast of New Jersey. He began his career as an attorney, graduating from Harvard Law School and practicing real estate law, before beginning his writing career at the Chicago Sun-Times. He lives in Chicago.

Registration is now open to all. (Arlington Heights library card not required)