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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

#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 Guilty, Big Little Lies, The Husband’s Secret, The Hypnotist’s Love Story, What Alice Forgot, Apples Never Fall, and Here One Moment. She lives in Sydney, Australia, with her husband and two children.

Please Register for link to program.


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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Wed, Oct 07, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Main Library
The Glitz, Glam, Gorgeous 2: Hollywood Costumes exhibit returns with more than 20 new, one-of-a-kind costumes worn by legendary stars including Marilyn Monroe, Ginger Rogers and more.

Wed, Oct 07, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Main Library
A documentary, traveling exhibit, and community project preserving the stories and contributions of Elgin area’s Hispanic community.

Wed, Oct 07, 9:30am - 10:00am
South Elgin Branch - South Elgin - Shales Children's Activity Room
Join us for stories, rhymes, and songs in this interactive Storytime.
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Wed, Oct 07, 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms ABC
Nonprofit professionals and entrepreneurs are welcome to stop by for coffee, networking, and a guest speaker. Today's topic: "Nonprofit fundraising.” Registration is not required.

Wed, Oct 07, 10:00am - 10:30am
Main Library - Sally Lee Fox & Eagle Rooms
Families are invited to share stories, rhymes and musical activities together in this interactive storytime. For ages 0-6 with an adult caregiver. No registration required.

Wed, Oct 07, 10:15am - 10:45am
South Elgin Branch - South Elgin - Shales Children's Activity Room
Preschoolers will enjoy stories, songs, and activities.
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Wed, Oct 07, 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Library - Computer Training Room
Learn about recent trends in scams, how to protect yourself from them, and what to do if you get tricked.
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Wed, Oct 07, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms ABC
Music Director Chad Goodman & ESO Violinist Robbie Herbst will lead discussions about upcoming ESO concerts, repertoire, guest artists, special events & other Symphony-related topics. Please register.

Wed, Oct 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Mobile Services
Near Valley View Park, Bartlett

Wed, Oct 07, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Virtual
What do you need to know about Halloween safety?Join Dr. Dori Poulos, Dr. Rupal Upadhyay and Elisa Lara as they discuss current health topics. On Facebook in English at 2 p.m. and in Spanish at 6 p.m.

Wed, Oct 07, 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Mobile Services
Burton Dr & Dallas Dr, Bartlett

Wed, Oct 07, 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Mobile Services
Well Child Center - 620 Wing St, Elgin, IL 60123

Wed, Oct 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Sally Lee Fox & Eagle Rooms
Explore different materials and techniques to create fun art projects! Registration required.
This event is full

Wed, Oct 07, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Mobile Services
Blue Heron Way, Bartlett

Wed, Oct 07, 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, Oct 07, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Virtual
What do you need to know about Halloween safety?Join Dr. Dori Poulos, Dr. Rupal Upadhyay and Elisa Lara as they discuss current health topics. On Facebook in English at 2 p.m. and in Spanish at 6 p.m.

Wed, Oct 07, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Studio 270
Join us for an exciting journey into the world of Dungeons & Dragons! No experience is necessary; we can teach you how to play.
This event is full

Thu, Oct 08, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Main Library
A documentary, traveling exhibit, and community project preserving the stories and contributions of Elgin area’s Hispanic community.

Thu, Oct 08, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Main Library
The Glitz, Glam, Gorgeous 2: Hollywood Costumes exhibit returns with more than 20 new, one-of-a-kind costumes worn by legendary stars including Marilyn Monroe, Ginger Rogers and more.

Thu, Oct 08, 9:30am - 11:30am
Main Library - Computer Training Room
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, Oct 08, 10:00am - 10:30am
Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms ABC
Get into the spooky spirit with this interactive storytime celebrating all things ghastly and ghoulish! Best for kids birth-6 years with an adult caregiver.

Thu, Oct 08, 11:00am - 11:45am
Main Library - Sally Lee Fox & Eagle Rooms
Hey homeschoolers! Join us to work on projects that you can enjoy while hanging out and chatting with friends.

Thu, Oct 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm
South Elgin Branch - South Elgin - Hoffer Meeting Room
Learn to create and edit eye-catching designs, and use built-in templates to create your next flyer, card, or graphics. Comfort with navigating the internet and using a computer is encouraged.
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Thu, Oct 08, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
South Elgin Branch - South Elgin - Hoffer Meeting Room
In this series, learn how to use Microsoft Excel to manipulate, format, and organize numbers and other types of data.
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Thu, Oct 08, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Main Library - Meadows Community Room C
A Men's Shed is a place geared toward older men to gather, make new friendships while working on projects, learning new skills and hobbies, and giving back to the community. All are welcome.

Thu, Oct 08, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Mobile Services
Please find us on the corner of Sherwood Ave and Oakhill Rd. Elgin IL 60120.

Thu, Oct 08, 4:45pm - 5:15pm
South Elgin Branch
Come join in to hear a Halloween story and create a puppet. Register to join.
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Thu, Oct 08, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Studio 270
What's causing all these mysterious holes in the ground? Watch Tremors and find out! We'll also have buttons to make.

Thu, Oct 08, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Elgin Room
This presentation explores collective memory, belonging, and ties to the land through a guided exhibition tour, inviting dialogue on identity, memory, and life in the diaspora. Please Register

Thu, Oct 08, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms ABC
Wrap up Hispanic Heritage Month with an evening of music, movement, and community. Learn the fundamentals of reggaetón in a fun, welcoming environment led by a local instructor.

Thu, Oct 08, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - Computer Training Room
In this series, learn the fundamentals of Microsoft Word to create, format, edit and design.