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A Deep Dive in Character Development

with Global Sensation Liane Moriarty

2024-09-21 18:00:00 2024-09-21 19:00:00 America/Chicago A Deep Dive in Character Development #1 New York Times Bestselling Author of <i>Big Little Lies</i>, <i>The Husband’s Secret</i>, and <i>Apples Never Fall</i>. Please register. Virtual -

Saturday, September 21
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-09-21 18:00:00 2024-09-21 19:00:00 America/Chicago A Deep Dive in Character Development #1 New York Times Bestselling Author of <i>Big Little Lies</i>, <i>The Husband’s Secret</i>, and <i>Apples Never Fall</i>. Please register. Virtual -

#1 New York Times Bestselling Author of Big Little Lies, The Husband’s Secret, and Apples Never Fall. Please register.

If you knew your future, would you try to fight fate? If you were told you only had a certain amount of time left to live, would you do things differently? Would you try to dodge your destiny? Join us as we chat with mega-bestselling author Liane Moriarty about her newest novel Here One Moment. Moriarty’s Here One Moment is a brilliantly constructed tale that looks at free will and destiny, grief and love, and the endless struggle to maintain certainty and control in an uncertain world.

In Here One Moment, aside from a delay, there will be no problems. The flight will be smooth, it will land safely. Everyone who gets on the plane will get off. But almost all of them will be forever changed. Because on this ordinary, short, domestic flight, something extraordinary happens. People learn how and when they are going to die. For some, their death is far in the future—age 103!—and they laugh. But for six passengers, their predicted deaths are not far away at all.

How do they know this? There were ostensibly more interesting people on the flight but none would become as famous as “The Death Lady.” Not a single passenger or crew member will later recall noticing her board the plane. She wasn’t exceptionally old or young, rude or polite. She wasn’t drunk or nervous or pregnant. Her appearance and demeanor were unremarkable. But what she did on that flight was truly remarkable.

A few months later, one passenger dies exactly as she predicted. Then two more passengers die, again, as she said they would. Soon no one is thinking this is simply an entertaining story at a cocktail party.

A modern-day Jane Austen who humorously skewers social mores while spinning a web of mystery, Moriarty asks profound questions in her newest I-can’t-wait-to-find-out-what-happens novel. Be sure to register now!


About the Author: Liane Moriarty is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Truly Madly GuiltyBig Little LiesThe Husband’s SecretThe Hypnotist’s Love StoryWhat Alice ForgotApples Never Fall, and Here One Moment. She lives in Sydney, Australia, with her husband and two children.

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Live Virtual Author Talks - This new 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.

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Mon, Jul 06, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Main Library
Explore our changing planet through a different lens, immerse yourself in incredible ecosystems and learn how the smallest of actions can have a big impact on our natural world.

Mon, Jul 06, 10:00am - 11:00am
South Elgin Branch - South Elgin - Hoffer Meeting Room
Everyone is welcome to join us!

Mon, Jul 06, 10:00am - 10:30am
Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms ABC
Join us for an interactive storytime! Best for kids birth-6 years with an adult caregiver. All ages are welcome. Drop-in!

Mon, Jul 06, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Studio 270
Sew your own DIY bags, pillows, and more! We will be sewing a different item each of the first three Mondays in July. Registration required.
This event is full

Mon, Jul 06, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Computer Training Room
New to computers or need a refresher on how to get started? Learn how to use the mouse and keyboard, pick up basic computer skills and browse the internet in this series. Sponsored by Comcast.
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Mon, Jul 06, 11:00am - 11:45am
Main Library - Sally Lee Fox & Eagle Rooms
Firework shows are common during the summer. What is the science behind these beautiful displays of light and booming sound? Join us to find out!
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Mon, Jul 06, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Mobile Services
1540 Mulberry Ln, Elgin, IL 60123

Mon, Jul 06, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Library - Studio 270 Digital Media Lab
Explore the basics of video creation in this hands‑on beginner camp designed for students in grades 6–12.

Mon, Jul 06, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Main Library - Sally Lee Fox & Eagle Rooms
Firework shows are common during the summer. What is the science behind these beautiful displays of light and booming sound? Join us to find out!
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Mon, Jul 06, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Mobile Services
1068 Todd Farm Dr. Elgin

Mon, Jul 06, 4:45pm - 5:45pm
Mobile Services
991 Deborah Ave. Elgin

Mon, Jul 06, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Conference Room
¿Te sientes abrumado o deprimido? Únete a nuestra reunión en español, dirigido por personas entrenadas por NAMI KDK.

Mon, Jul 06, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - 2nd Floor - Behind Elevators
Join fellow chess players of all ages and skill levels on the 1st and 3rd Monday of the month for this open play program! Chess sets will be provided.

Mon, Jul 06, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
South Elgin Branch - South Elgin - Hoffer Meeting Room,South Elgin - Parking Lot
Kids will be able to climb on our local community vehicles. Come inside to check out the Early Learners Fair, offering great resources for daycare, preschool, or after-school care from local centers.

Mon, Jul 06, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Rakow Branch - Rakow - Shales Living Room
Are you working on a PhD - Project Half Done? Bring your project and join other needlecrafters as we work on unfinished projects together.

Mon, Jul 06, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Mobile Services
1300 N Mclean Blvd. Elgin

Mon, Jul 06, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - Adult Programs - Zoom,Grove Room
Share your love of poetry! Poets share their work in a supportive environment facilitated by Elgin Poet Laureate Emeritus Gareth Mann. Please register.

Tue, Jul 07, 8:30am - 9:15am
Mobile Services
Tech Mobile Stop: Food For Greater Elgin – 1553 Commerce Dr.- Elgin 60123

Tue, Jul 07, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Main Library
Explore our changing planet through a different lens, immerse yourself in incredible ecosystems and learn how the smallest of actions can have a big impact on our natural world.

Tue, Jul 07, 9:15am - 9:45am
Main Library - Story Room
Caregivers and babies are invited to join us for play and exploration that supports connection and early learning. Registration required

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Tue, Jul 07, 9:30am - 11:00am
Main Library
Semi-monthly meeting of the Elgin Genealogical Society. No registration required.

Tue, Jul 07, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Lobby - Piano
Piano performance in the lobby by volunteer community members.

Tue, Jul 07, 10:00am - 10:30am
Rakow Branch - Rakow - Large Exhibit Area
Join us for stories, rhymes, and songs in this interactive Storytime.

Tue, Jul 07, 10:00am - 10:30am
Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms ABC
Enjoy an interactive storytime with your child that includes books, songs, music, and movement. For ages birth - age 2 with an adult caregiver. Drop-in program! No registration required.

Tue, Jul 07, 10:45am - 11:15am
Rakow Branch - Rakow - Large Exhibit Area
Preschoolers will enjoy stories, songs, and activities.

Tue, Jul 07, 11:30am - 1:30pm
Main Library - 2nd Floor - Genealogy
Receive one-on-one genealogy assistance from Elgin Genealogical Society volunteers.

Tue, Jul 07, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Library - Studio 270 Digital Media Lab
Explore the basics of video creation in this hands‑on beginner camp designed for students in grades 6–12.

Tue, Jul 07, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual
How does inherited family trauma impact our health & behavior? Mark Wolynn explores how anxiety, phobias, & chronic pain can be passed through generations & how to break the cycle. Please register.
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Tue, Jul 07, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Computer Training Room
Come in for a consultation with a Career Coach from workNet Batavia!

Tue, Jul 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Sally Lee Fox & Eagle Rooms
Calling all Pokémon fans, from beginners to experienced! Let's explore and have fun with Pokémon together! Registration required.
This event is full

Tue, Jul 07, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Main Library - Conference Room
This session is a teen volunteer orientation only. We'll go over the program as well as volunteer expectations.
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Tue, Jul 07, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Mobile Services
Clubhouse off Amanda Circle

Tue, Jul 07, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Mobile Services
104 S State St. Elgin

Tue, Jul 07, 4:45pm - 5:45pm
Mobile Services
111 N. Channing St. Elgin

Tue, Jul 07, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Computer Training Room
Esta serie cubrirá las preguntas cívicas en preparación para el examen de ciudadanía. Para obtener más información, comuníquese con Laura Lopez de YWCA Elgin (331) 442-2036. Presentado en español.

Tue, Jul 07, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Mobile Services
Melrose Ave. & South St. Elgin

Tue, Jul 07, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Grove Room
Participantes de nivel intermedio, practican conversaciones en inglés, adquieren confianza y mejoran su pronunciación. El grupo es liderado por un tutor de Literacy Connection. Favor registrarse
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