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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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Wed, Jun 17, 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.

Wed, Jun 17, 9:30am - 10:00am
South Elgin Branch - South Elgin - Shales Children's Activity Room
Bring your little ones for a fun and engaging storytime! Enjoy simple stories, songs, rhymes, and movement that support early language development. Best for ages 0-3 years old with an adult caregiver.
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Wed, Jun 17, 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.

Wed, Jun 17, 10:15am - 10:45am
South Elgin Branch - South Elgin - Shales Children's Activity Room
Join us for a fun preschool storytime filled with stories, songs and movement! This program helps build early literacy skills while encouraging listening and social development. Best for ages 3-5.
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Cancelled
Wed, Jun 17, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Main Library
Designed for toddlers and preschoolers, this open-ended playtime encourages imagination and fun on our KidSpace outdoor patio. Drop in and play—weather permitting!

Rescheduled
Wed, Jun 17, 11:00am - 6:00pm
New date Wednesday, June 24, 11:00am - 6:00pm
Rakow Branch
Drop by for some outdoor fun climbing through a 71 foot inflatable and other fun yard games! We can't wait to see you!

Cancelled
Wed, Jun 17, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Mobile Services
Lords Park, Elgin, IL 60120

Wed, Jun 17, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Library - 2nd Floor - Genealogy
Receive one-on-one genealogy assistance from Elgin Genealogical Society volunteers.

Wed, Jun 17, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Library - Sally Lee Fox & Eagle Rooms
Create artwork inspired by the outdoors using natural materials and organic textures. Grades K-5. Registration required.
This event is full

Wed, Jun 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Studio 270
Personalize a canvas bag by decorating it with paint, Sharpies, or iron-on vinyl.
This event is full

Wed, Jun 17, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
South Elgin Branch
Complete a hands-on volunteer project that benefits the library or one of our community outreach initiatives. Teen volunteers must complete the teen volunteer orientation before participating.
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Cancelled
Wed, Jun 17, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Mobile Services
510 Franklin Blvd, Elgin, IL 60120

Wed, Jun 17, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Mobile Services
1769 Newbridge Cir. Elgin

Cancelled
Wed, Jun 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Mobile Services
355 Dupage St, Elgin, IL 60120

Wed, Jun 17, 4:45pm - 5:45pm
Mobile Services
Ann St. South Elgin

Rescheduled
Wed, Jun 17, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
New date Wednesday, June 24, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Rakow Branch
Come jump on the bouncy 71 foot obstacle course, hoola hoop, play Jenga, or giant Connect Four on the lawn! Plan a friends night out because this is for adults ONLY!

Wed, Jun 17, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Mobile Services
Deer Pointe Dr. & Richmond Cir. South Elgin

Wed, Jun 17, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library
The Walking Book Club meets weekly on Wednesday evenings at 7:00 pm to walk, followed by the book discussion at 7:45 pm at the Main Library.

Wed, Jun 17, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - Computer Training Room
Learn how to create and manage spreadsheet data using Google Sheets. Sponsored by Comcast Internet Essentials.
Registration is now closed

Thu, Jun 18, 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.

Thu, Jun 18, 9:15am - 9:45am
Main Library - Story Room
Join us for play sessions where preschoolers and caregivers can connect, play, and explore together. Registration required.
This event is full

Thu, Jun 18, 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, Jun 18, 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!

Thu, Jun 18, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Lobby - Piano
Piano performance in the lobby by volunteer community members.

Thu, Jun 18, 10:30am - 11:00am
South Elgin Branch - South Elgin - Shales Children's Activity Room
Join us as we celebrate National Flag Week and the United States Semiquincentennial! We will share stories, songs, and a craft all about the American flag.
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Thu, Jun 18, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Mobile Services
The book bike will have a variety of materials to check out for all ages. You will also be able to register for a library card! St. Francis Park 277 Jefferson Avenue, Elgin.

Thu, Jun 18, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Computer Training Room
Learn about the basics of where files are saved and how to access them and move them around.

Thu, Jun 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Sally Lee Fox & Eagle Rooms
Exploring books- one title at a time! Join Ms. Carrie to explore the unique graphic novel, Cabin Head & Tree Head. We'll read from the GN & plant something in our heads! Registration required.

Thu, Jun 18, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual
Join us in virtual conversation with storyteller and popular blogger Ted Page as we chat about his book Good Grandpa: Stories from the Heart of Grandfatherhood. Please register.
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Thu, Jun 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
South Elgin Branch - South Elgin - Hoffer Meeting Room
You are trapped inside Freddy Fazbear's Pizza Restaurant! Can you work together with the other unlucky diners to solve the pizzeria's puzzles? Time is running out for you to escape!
This event is full

Thu, Jun 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Sally Lee Fox & Eagle Rooms
Exploring books- one title at a time! Join Ms. Carrie to explore the unique graphic novel, Cabin Head & Tree Head. We'll read from the GN & plant something in our heads! Registration required.

Thu, Jun 18, 2:45pm - 3:30pm
Mobile Services
190 N Melrose Ave, Elgin, IL 60123

Thu, Jun 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Outdoor Stage
Celebrate freedom with area choirs on the eve of Juneteenth! Sing, clap your hands, and enjoy inspiring music on the library lawn. Food trucks and other refreshments will be available for purchase.

Thu, Jun 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
South Elgin Branch - South Elgin - Hoffer Meeting Room
Include native Illinois prairie plants in your garden and watch pollinators arrive! Whether your yard is small or big, native prairie plants can make a ho-hum garden intriguing and exciting.

Thu, Jun 18, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Mobile Services
Come make a craft and then check out some books on the Bookmobile at Lords Park

Thu, Jun 18, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
In The Community
Come make a craft and then check out some books on the Bookmobile at Lords Park

Thu, Jun 18, 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. Este grupo de conversación es solo en inglés.

Thu, Jun 18, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - Grove Room
Semi-monthly meeting of the Elgin Genealogical Society. No registration required.