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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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Upcoming Events

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Wed, Nov 19, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Main Library - Lobby - Concierge
Neighboring food pantries need help--drop off non-perishable food and personal care items at the Main Library from Mon. 11/17--Fri. 11/21.

Wed, Nov 19, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Main Library
Dinosaur Explorer journeys through the wildest, wackiest, and most wonderous dinosaurs and examines human physiology through the lens of these magnificent creatures.  Produced by Imagine.

Wed, Nov 19, 9:15am - 9:35am
Main Library - Story Room - North
This engaging storytime will include short stories, fingerplays, rhymes, and music movement activities with a parent or caregiver.
Registration is now closed

Wed, Nov 19, 9:30am - 10:00am
South Elgin Branch
Join us for stories, rhymes, and songs in this interactive Storytime.
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Wed, Nov 19, 10:00am - 10:20am
Main Library - Story Room - North
This engaging storytime will include short stories, fingerplays, rhymes, and music movement activities with a parent or caregiver.
Registration is now closed

Wed, Nov 19, 10:15am - 10:45am
South Elgin Branch - South Elgin - Shales Children's Activity Room
Preschoolers will enjoy stories, songs, and activities.

Wed, Nov 19, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Mobile Services - Sprinter
899 Jay St, Elgin, IL 60120

Wed, Nov 19, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Library - 2nd Floor - Genealogy
Receive one-on-one genealogy assistance from Elgin Genealogical Society volunteers.

Wed, Nov 19, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Mobile Services
Mulberry Grove Park 3:00 - 3:45pm

Wed, Nov 19, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
South Elgin Branch - South Elgin - Hoffer Meeting Room
Come join us for drop in pinochle play! Emphasis will be on 3 person single deck 3 card widow version however other versions may also be played. Registration optional and drop-ins are welcome.
Registration is now closed

Wed, Nov 19, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Mobile Services
Westridge Blvd & Cedarfield Dr

Wed, Nov 19, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Mobile Services
Between Rushmore Dr & Dallas Dr

Wed, Nov 19, 5:15pm - 6:00pm
Mobile Services
Blue Heron Way, near park 5:15 - 6:00pm

Wed, Nov 19, 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.
Registration is now closed

Wed, Nov 19, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - Adult Programs - Zoom,Grove Room
Herzlich willkommen! Practice or improve your conversation skills with other German speakers. Barbara Laane will be facilitating the conversation with different relevant themes.
Registration is now closed

Wed, Nov 19, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Computer Training Room
Get help choosing a computer that fits your needs at the right price and learn how a VPN can increase your privacy while surfing the web.
Registration is now closed

Wed, Nov 19, 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 at the Main Library.

Thu, Nov 20, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Main Library
Dinosaur Explorer journeys through the wildest, wackiest, and most wonderous dinosaurs and examines human physiology through the lens of these magnificent creatures.  Produced by Imagine.

Thu, Nov 20, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Main Library - Lobby - Concierge
Neighboring food pantries need help--drop off non-perishable food and personal care items at the Main Library from Mon. 11/17--Fri. 11/21.

Thu, Nov 20, 9:15am - 9:45am
Main Library - Story Room - South
Calling all babies! Join us for singing, clapping, and simple stories at this program. Best for little ones 0-11 months with a parent or caregiver.

Thu, Nov 20, 9:30am - 11:30am
Rakow Branch - Rakow - Computer Cafe
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, Nov 20, 9:45am - 10:15am
Main Library - Story Room - North
Calling all preschoolers! This storytime features stories, songs, and rhymes for ages 3-6.

Thu, Nov 20, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Lobby - Piano
Piano performance in the lobby by volunteer community members.

Thu, Nov 20, 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Library - Elgin Room
Tired of paying an overpriced bill? Learn about how you might be able the “cut the cable cord” in favor of popular streaming subscriptions like Netflix, Hulu and more.
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Thu, Nov 20, 10:30am - 11:00am
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, Nov 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Mobile Services - Sprinter
425 Dundee Ave. – Elgin 60120

Thu, Nov 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Studio 270 Digital Media Lab
Record your voice, original song, or poem and upload it to SoundCloud. Grades 6-12. Registration required.

Thu, Nov 20, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Elgin Room
Learn about the largest & most charismatic of Illinois’ mammals – the bison! Learn about how bison play a role in Illinois’ original garden, the tallgrass prairie, some of their history and habits.

Thu, Nov 20, 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.
Registration is now closed

Thu, Nov 20, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - Grove Room
Semi-monthly meeting of the Elgin Genealogical Society. No registration required.

Thu, Nov 20, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
South Elgin Branch - South Elgin - Hoffer Meeting Room
A talk designed to revive your spirit and lighten your heart- filled with meaningful stories, smiles, and reminders of the strength already inside you! Registration required.
Registration is now closed