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Great Books Discussion Group

Hybrid
2025-01-13 19:00:00 2025-01-13 20:30:00 America/Chicago Great Books Discussion Group Co-sponsored by the American Association of University Women Elgin Area Branch. Click on the event title for a list of assigned books. Facilitated by Barbara Njus and Gail Cohen. Please Register. Main Library - Conference Room, Info Serv - Zoom

Monday, January 13
7:00pm - 8:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-01-13 19:00:00 2025-01-13 20:30:00 America/Chicago Great Books Discussion Group Co-sponsored by the American Association of University Women Elgin Area Branch. Click on the event title for a list of assigned books. Facilitated by Barbara Njus and Gail Cohen. Please Register. Main Library - Conference Room, Info Serv - Zoom

Main Library

Conference Room, Info Serv - Zoom

Co-sponsored by the American Association of University Women Elgin Area Branch. Click on the event title for a list of assigned books. Facilitated by Barbara Njus and Gail Cohen. Please Register.

Great Books Reading List: January - November 2025

  • January 13 (novel) – “The Master and Margarita,” by Mikail Bulgakov
  • February 10 (epic) – “Gilgamesh,” translated by Stephen Mitchell
  • March 10 (novel) – “The Mystery of Edwin Drood,” by Charles Dickens
  • April 14 (play) – “The Iceman Cometh,” by Eugene O’Neill
  • May 12 (novel) – “The Lowland,” by Jhumpa Lahiri
  • June 9 (play) – “The Tempest,” by William Shakespeare
  • July 14 (novel) – “Tenant of Wildfell Hall,’ by Anne Bronte
  • August 11 (novel) – “Things Fall Apart,” by Chinua Achebe
  • September 8 (novel) – “The Handmaid’s Tale,” by Margaret Atwood
  • October 13 (short stories) – “Thanks for the Ride,” “How I Met My Husband,” and “Dear Life,” by Alice Munro
  • November 10 (novel) – “Revolutionary Road,” by Richard Yates
  • December 8 – no meeting at the library

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Hybrid | Book Clubs & Discussion Groups |

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Mon, Jan 06 9:00AM to 9:00PM
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Upcoming Events

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Olmec Origins Guided Tour
Sun, Jan 12, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Library
Join us for a guided tour of this unique exhibit. After a brief history of the Olmecs, we will visit a portion of the exhibit reflecting on the artist and their vision behind the creation.
Sunday Afternoon Concert - Liang - He Piano Duo
Sun, Jan 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms ABC
Enjoy an afternoon of Latin American Music performed on 2 pianos by award-winning pianists the Liang-He Duo. Please Register
MLK Food Drive
Mon, Jan 13, 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.
Move n' Play - Ages 1-2 years old
Mon, Jan 13, 9:30am - 10:30am
Rakow Branch
Gross and fine motor play for littles as they have fun making new friends. Ages 1-2 years old with adult caregiver.
Elgin Genealogical Society Writers' Group
Mon, Jan 13, 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - Conference Room
A special interest group that encourages and assists with writing family stories and histories. Participants share their stories for help with ideas, clarification, and resources.
Bookmobile Stop: South Elgin branch
Mon, Jan 13, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Mobile Services
Bookmobile Stop in Freshway parking lot
TechKnow Mobile Stop: Zion Lutheran Church
Mon, Jan 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Mobile Services
Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church - 330 Griswold St, Elgin, IL 60123
Armchair Generals
Mon, Jan 13, 11:45am - 1:15pm
Main Library - Meadows Community Room C
Monthly Civil War discussion group. No registration.
Spanish Café / Conversation Group - Café en Español / Grupo de Conversación
Mon, Jan 13, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Main Library - Grove Room
Come, learn and practice Spanish! Intermediate level participants will practice conversations in Spanish by doing activities in the library or visiting places in the community.
Registration is now closed
Bookmobile Stop: Century Oaks Park
Mon, Jan 13, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Mobile Services
Bookmobile stop: 1300 N McLean Blvd – at Sheffield Dr. – Elgin 60123 – 3:00-3:45
Bookmobile Stop: Hunter’s Ridge Apartments
Mon, Jan 13, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Mobile Services
Bookmobile stop: Hunter’s Ridge Apts. – southeast parking lot – 1068 Todd Farm Rd. - Elgin 60123 – 4:00-4:45
Bookmobile Stop: Mark Avenue/Greater Grace Church
Mon, Jan 13, 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Mobile Services
Bookmobile stop: Mark Ave./Greater Grace Church – 991 Deborah Ave. – Elgin 60123 – 5:00-5:45
Crochet Club
Mon, Jan 13, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Meadows Community Room C
Get hooked on crocheting! Bring a project to work on. All skill levels welcome. Please Register
Great Books Discussion Group - Hybrid
Mon, Jan 13, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - Conference Room,Info Serv - Zoom
Co-sponsored by the American Association of University Women Elgin Area Branch. Click on the event title for a list of assigned books. Facilitated by Barbara Njus and Gail Cohen. Please Register.
MS PowerPoint Series
Mon, Jan 13, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - Computer Training Room
In this series, learn how to use Microsoft PowerPoint to create, design, and edit presentations. Sponsored by Comcast Internet Essentials.
Registration is now closed
Concert Guest Pass: Chamber Music on the Fox - - Music for Horns, Piano and Strings
Mon, Jan 13, 7:30pm - 9:30pm
In The Community
Guest pass to attend the Chamber Music on the Fox performance at First Congregational Church - 256 Chicago St. - Elgin, IL
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