Library Presentations
Meet your presenter, hosting the comedic docu-series TV sizzle for “Morbid History” that her flagship presentation is based on!
More videos and photos available for other presentations below.
“Lorrisa’s program touched my heart, kept us laughing, and we ran out of seats!”
“Lorrisa presented to a full house at my library recently, and I was very impressed. Her content is both interesting and well researched, and her background as a performer gives her a presence and charisma that engaged and captivated the crowd. Lorrisa is easy to work with, and her sense of humor was enjoyed by staff and patrons alike. I fully recommend her high-value presentations for your library programming!”
—Laura Foutch, Adult Programming Librarian and LACONI POP Board Member
What To Expect!
Duration: All full-length presentations are 1 hour, while the art classes (with short presentation) are 90 minutes to 2 hours, depending on which timeframe you prefer.
Audience: All presentations are designed for ages 10 - Senior Adults. Younger audiences are welcome but will likely be less interested in, for example, the origin story of Arlington National Cemetery or Lord Byron’s scandalous love life.
Tech requirements: Presentations are storytelling/slideshow based and require only your projector, screen (or smart TV), and HDMI input. Lorrisa brings her MacBook Pro laptop and HDMI cable. A mic is appreciated but not necessary. Art instruction requires the library to purchase needed supplies.
When you book, I’ll send you: 1) a contract if your library doesn’t have one they prefer, 2) proof of insurance, 3) business W9, 4) a recommended reading list for that presentation if available, 5) a brief description of the presentation for your website/newsletter/social media, 5) a promotional graphic for that specific presentation.
Library Speaking Appearances since Sept 2024
Worth Public Library — Morbid History, Love Stories
Lake County (Indiana) Public Library — Morbid History
South Holland Public Library — Morbid History
Genoa Public Library — Morbid History, Love Stories
Villa Park Public Library — Love Stories, Stained Glass Wine Bottle Painting
Green Hills Public Library in Palos Hills — Impressionist Wine Bottle Painting
Oswego Public Library — History’s Mysteries, Morbid History
Roselle Public Library — Morbid History
Three Rivers Public Library, Minooka Branch — Morbid History
Clarendon Hills Public Library — Stained Glass Wine Bottle Painting
Graves-Hume Public Library — Morbid History
Messenger (North Aurora) Public Library — Morbid History
Elmhurst Public Library — Handwriting Analysis for Fun & Insight
Winnetka-Northfield Public Library — Morbid History
Prairie Creek Public Library (Dwight, IL) — Morbid History
Prospect Heights Public Library — Impressionist Wine Bottle Painting
Itasca Community Library — History’s Mysteries
Hillside Public Library — Love Stories From History
Oak Lawn Public Library — Handwriting Analysis for Fun & Insight
Other Speaking Appearances
White Oak Public Library District’s Comicopolis 2019 — Motion Capture Performance
White Oak Public Library District’s Comicopolis 2022, 2023 — SFX makeup
The Creativity Conference 2022, 2023 — Feature Filmmaking on a Budget
One Million Cups 2023
Contact Us!
Upcoming Appearances
AUGUST 2025
“Love Stories From History: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly” at Hillside Public Library
Tuesday, August 19, 2025 • 6:00 — 7:00pm“Handwriting Analysis for Fun & Insight” at Oak Lawn Public Library
Thursday, August 28, 2025 • 6:30 — 7:30pmSEPTEMBER 2025
“Morbid History” at Whiting Public Library
Saturday, September 6, 2025 • 2:00 – 3:00pm“Handwriting Analysis for Fun & Insight” hosted by Three Rivers Public Library (Minooka Branch)
Monday, September 8, 2025 • 6:00 – 7:00pm
LOCATION: Minooka Village Hall“Impressionist Wine Bottle Painting” at Indian Trails Public Library (Wheeling, IL)
Thursday, September 11, 2025 • 7:00pm - 8:30pm“Handwriting Analysis for Fun & Insight” at Green Hills Public Library (Palos Hills)
Thursday, September 16, 2025 • 6:30 — 7:30pm“Morbid History” at Orland Park Public Library
Wednesday, September 24, 2025 • 6:30 – 7:30pmImpressionist Wine Bottle Painting” at Park Ridge Public Library
Thursday, September 25, 2025 • 7:00 – 9:00pm“Morbid History” at Itasca Public Library
Monday, September 29, 2025 • 7:00 – 8:00pm“Morbid History” at Lemont Public Library
Tuesday, September 30, 2025 • 7:00 – 8:00pmOCTOBER 2025
“Morbid History” at Homer Township Public Library
Wednesday, October 1, 2025 • 6:30 – 7:30pm“Handwriting Analysis for Fun & Insight” at Algonquin Area Public Library
Tuesday, October 7, 2025 • 7:00 — 8:00pm“Morbid History” at Park Forest Public Library
Wednesday, October 8, 2025 • 5:30 – 6:30pm“Morbid History” at Green Hills Public Library District (Palos Hills)
Thursday, October 9, 2025 • 6:30 – 7:30pm“Morbid History” at White Oak Public Library (Crest Hill Branch)
Monday, October 13, 2025 • 7:00 – 8:00pm“Morbid History” at Shorewood-Troy Public Library
Tuesday, October 14, 2025 • 6:00 — 7:00pm“Morbid History” at North Riverside Public Library
Wednesday, October 15, 2025 • 6:00 – 7:00pm“Morbid History” (Zoom Presentation) through Bloomington Public Library
Thursday, October 16, 2025 • 7:00 – 8:00pm“Morbid History” at Tinley Park Public Library
Monday, October 20, 2025 • 7:00 – 8:00pm“Morbid History” at Villa Park Public Library
Tuesday, October 21, 2025 • 6:30 — 7:30pm“Morbid History” at Homewood Public Library
Wednesday, October 22, 2025 • 6:30 - 7:30pm“Morbid History” at Creston-DeMent Public Library
Thursday, October 23, 2025 • 7:00 – 8:00pm“Morbid History” (Zoom Presentation) through Fountaindale Public Library (Bolingbrook)
Monday, October 27, 2025 • 7:00 – 8:00pm“Morbid History” at Lansing Public Library
Wednesday, October 29, 2025 • 6:00 – 7:00pm
2026
JANUARY
“History’s Mysteries” (Zoom Presentation) through Winnetka-Northfield Public Library
NEW DATE Wednesday, January 21, 2026 • 7:00 – 8:00pm“Impressionist Wine Bottle Painting” at Rolling Meadows Public Library
Thursday, January 22, 2026 • 6:30 – 8:00pm
FEBRUARY
“Love Stories From History: The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly” at Elmhurst Public Library
Tuesday, February 3, 2026 • 7:00pm — 8:00pm“Love Stories From History: The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly” at Helen Plum Library (Lombard)
Wednesday, February 4, 2026 • 7:00pm — 8:00pm“Love Stories From History: The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly” at Messenger Public Library (North Aurora)
Monday, February 9, 2026 • 7:00pm — 8:00pm“Love Stories From History: The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly” (Zoom Presentation) through Fountaindale Public Library (Bolingbrook, IL)
Wednesday, February 11, 2026 • 7:00pm — 8:00pm“Love Stories From History: The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly” at Prospect Heights Public Library
Thursday, February 12, 2026 • 1:00 – 2:00pm“Love Stories From History: The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly” at Indian Prairie Public Library (Darien, IL)
Thursday, February 26, 2026 • 6:30 – 7:30pmMARCH
“Love Stories From History: The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly” at Oswego Public Library
Tuesday, March 10, 2026 • 7:00pm — 8:00pmAPRIL
“Morbid History” at Helen Plum Library (Lombard, IL)
Monday, April 13, 2026 • 1:00pm — 2:00pmMAY
“Handwriting Analysis for Fun & Insight” at Oswego Public Library
Tuesday, May 12, 2026 • 7:00pm — 8:00pmOCTOBER
“Morbid History” at Prospect Heights Library
Thursday, October 8, 2026 • 6:30pm - 7:30pm“Morbid History” at Freeport Public Library
Monday, October 29, 2026 • 6:00 – 7:00pm