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Behind the Scenes at the Space Station

with NASM's Dr. Jennifer Levasseur

2024-08-07 13:00:00 2024-08-07 14:00:00 America/Chicago Behind the Scenes at the Space Station Step inside one of the greatest international achievements with a behind-the-scenes guide to space exploration with the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum curator Dr. Jennifer Levasseur. Virtual -

Wednesday, August 07
1:00pm - 2:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-08-07 13:00:00 2024-08-07 14:00:00 America/Chicago Behind the Scenes at the Space Station Step inside one of the greatest international achievements with a behind-the-scenes guide to space exploration with the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum curator Dr. Jennifer Levasseur. Virtual -

Step inside one of the greatest international achievements with a behind-the-scenes guide to space exploration with the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum curator Dr. Jennifer Levasseur.

Revealing a new perspective into the world of space exploration and the daring astronauts who make it possible, Dr. Levasseur will guide you through the Smithsonian’s Behind the Scenes at the Space Station and take you on a once-in-a-lifetime virtual tour of the International Space Station. 

You will learn what the astronauts do once they make it to the space station, from experiments to repairs and so much more! Have you ever wondered if plants could grow in outer space? Or how the space station doesn’t break down in outer space? Or how astronauts go to the toilet in microgravity?

Behind the Scenes at the Space Station is a treasure trove of information. Did you know that during a 24-hour period, the space station completes 16 orbits of Earth and the astronauts on board see 16 sunrises and sunsets every day? Or that the International Space Station is so enormous that it was launched in pieces and constructed in orbit?

Brimming with astonishing visuals, step-by-step explanations of everyday space work in action, and job profiles of the adventurous people who make it happen, Dr. Levasseur’s tour Behind the Scenes at the Space Station is the perfect way to spend an hour and experience life in space.

Register now for your all-access pass to a spectacular home in space!

About the Author:

Dr. Jennifer Levasseur is a proud graduate of the University of Michigan (BA, 1999). She received an MA from George Washington University (2002) and a PhD from George Mason University (2014). Her first book, published in 2020, examined the cultural significance of astronaut photography. She is the responsible curator for the Museum's astronaut cameras, chronographs, the Space Shuttle, and International Space Station programs. In 22 years at NASM, Jennifer has worked on artifact loans, a biennial museums conference, and numerous digital projects. She curated the 2015 exhibit Outside the Spacecraft: 50 Years of Extra-Vehicular Activity, co-curated One World Connected, and is lead curator for the forthcoming At Home in Space gallery.

 Jennifer started her Smithsonian career with an internship in the National Portrait Gallery, where she cataloged photographs and developed strategies for recording portrait information in the museum's artifact database.

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Live Virtual Author Talks - This series through Library Speakers Consortium offers live online talks by bestselling authors of books in a variety of genres. Participants receive a link to the program when they register. Please see https://libraryc.org/gailborden to register and also view recorded videos of past speakers.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Virtual | Nature & Science | Adult Programs |

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Wed, Jan 15, 9:00am - 8:30pm
Main Library - Lobby - Concierge
In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. the library is serving as a collection site for the City of Elgin's food drive. Please drop off non-perishable items only at the designated table in the lobby.

Wed, Jan 15, 9:15am - 9:45am
Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms ABC
Families are invited to share stories, rhymes and musical activities together in this interactive storytime. For ages 1-3 with an adult caregiver. Drop-in program! No registration required.

Wed, Jan 15, 9:15am - 9:45am
Rakow Branch
Join us for stories, rhymes, and songs in this interactive Storytime. Ages 1-3 years old with adult caregiver.
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Wed, Jan 15, 10:00am - 10:30am
Rakow Branch
Join us for stories, rhymes, and songs in this interactive Storytime. Ages 1-3 years old with adult caregiver.
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Wed, Jan 15, 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Library
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Wed, Jan 15, 10:45am - 11:15am
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Preschoolers will enjoy stories, songs, and activities. Ages 3-5 years old
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Wed, Jan 15, 11:00am - 1:00pm
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Wed, Jan 15, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Library - 2nd Floor - Genealogy
Receive one-on-one genealogy assistance from Elgin Genealogical Society volunteers.

Wed, Jan 15, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
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Bookmobile stop: Mulberry Grove Park – 1770 Newbridge Cr. – Elgin 60123 – 3:00-3:45

Wed, Jan 15, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
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Wed, Jan 15, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
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Wed, Jan 15, 5:15pm - 6:00pm
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Wed, Jan 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual
Come have a magical moment with NY Times bestselling author TJ Klune as he chats about his Cerulean Chronicles, with special emphasis on newest in the series, Somewhere Beyond the Sea. Please register
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Wed, Jan 15, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Studio 270 Stage & Screen
Share your talent at Studio 270s Open Mic Night. We are looking for musicians, poets, comedians, story tellers and more to perform. For teens in grades 9-12.

Wed, Jan 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Elgin Room
Aprende en la biblioteca. Participa con otras personas que hablan español o inglés como primer idioma. Learn at the Library with native English and Spanish speakers.

Wed, Jan 15, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms ABC
Put on your pajamas and drop in for some family fun! Bring your favorite stuffed animal along for stories, songs and playtime. 6:30-7:00 Stories read aloud 7:00 - 8:00 Crafts and playtime

Wed, Jan 15, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - Computer Training Room
Enhance your design skills in this intermediate class by exploring more tools in TinkerCad to create a cell phone stand.
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Wed, Jan 15, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - Conference Room
The Walking Book Club meets weekly on Wednesday evenings at 7:00 pm to walk, followed by the book discussion at 7:45 pm. Interested? Contact Andrea at ahouston@gailborden.info.

Thu, Jan 16, 9:00am - 8:30pm
Main Library - Lobby - Concierge
In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. the library is serving as a collection site for the City of Elgin's food drive. Please drop off non-perishable items only at the designated table in the lobby.

Thu, Jan 16, 9:30am - 11:30am
Rakow Branch
Get help with common tech issues like Microsoft Office, using a tablet, hotspots, syncing email with your phone, downloading content, and more. Drop in for personalized assistance at your library.

Thu, Jan 16, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Lobby - Piano
Piano performance in the lobby by volunteer community members.

Thu, Jan 16, 10:30am - 11:15am
Rakow Branch
Children will develop fine motor skills as we have fun learning to draw!
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Thu, Jan 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms ABC
Join us for an interactive storytime! Best for kids birth-6 with an adult caregiver. All ages are welcome. Drop-in!

Thu, Jan 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Mobile Services - Sprinter
425 Dundee Ave. – Elgin 60120

Thu, Jan 16, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Rakow Branch
Learn how to navigate and grow more familiar with your iPad's settings including notifications, display, and touchscreen gestures. Please bring your iPad.. Sponsored by Comcast.

Thu, Jan 16, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual - Adult Programs - Zoom
Join Gaurav Singh for this powerful program and learn a simple meditation technique to reclaim your peace and incorporate more positivity and relaxation into your daily routine. Please Register

Thu, Jan 16, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Conference Room
Usando material de USCIS que incluye preguntas de educación cívica, el formulario de solicitud y otros requisitos para la entrevista de ciudadanía.

Thu, Jan 16, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - Computer Training Room
In this series, learn how to use Microsoft Excel to manipulate, format, and organize numbers and other types of data. Sponsored by Comcast Internet Essentials.
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Thu, Jan 16, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Zoom via EGS
Semi-monthly meeting of the Elgin Genealogical Society. No registration required.