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Surviving the Summer

with The Last Kids on Earth and Max Brallier

2024-07-16 13:00:00 2024-07-16 14:00:00 America/Chicago Surviving the Summer Would you survive a zombie apocalypse? Join us to talk with New York Times bestselling author Max Brallier about The Last Kids on Earth, both a book series & Netflix animated series. (3rd-6th Grade) Virtual -

Tuesday, July 16
1:00pm - 2:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-07-16 13:00:00 2024-07-16 14:00:00 America/Chicago Surviving the Summer Would you survive a zombie apocalypse? Join us to talk with New York Times bestselling author Max Brallier about The Last Kids on Earth, both a book series & Netflix animated series. (3rd-6th Grade) Virtual -

Would you survive a zombie apocalypse? Join us to talk with New York Times bestselling author Max Brallier about The Last Kids on Earth, both a book series & Netflix animated series. (3rd-6th Grade)

In this virtual event, Max will share how he came up with the different monsters and villains as well as the unique ways that Jack and his friends figure out to defeat them.

Ever since the monster apocalypse hit town, average thirteen year old Jack Sullivan has been living in his tree house, which he’s armed to the teeth with catapults and a moat, not to mention video games and an endless supply of Oreos and Mountain Dew scavenged from abandoned stores. But Jack alone is no match for the hordes of Zombies and Winged Wretches and Vine Thingies, and especially not for the eerily intelligent monster known only as Blarg. So Jack builds a team: his dorky best friend, Quint; the reformed middle school bully, Dirk; Jack’s loyal pet monster, Rover; and Jack’s crush, June. With their help, Jack is going to slay Blarg, achieve the ultimate Feat of Apocalyptic Success, and be average no longer! Can he do it?


About the Author: Max Brallier is the New York Times bestselling author of more than fifty books, including the middle-grade series, The Last Kids on Earth. Under the pen name Jack Chabert, Max is the creator and author of the Eerie Elementary series and author of the New York Times bestselling graphic novel Poptropica: Mystery of the Map. He has also written books for properties including LEGO, Adventure Time, Regular Show, Steven Universe, and Uncle Grandpa. Max has written for adults as well, including the pick-your-own-path series Can YOU Survive the Zombie Apocalypse? and an entry in the zombie anthology Nights of the Living Dead. Max lives in Los Angeles with his wife and daughter.

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.

AGE GROUP: | Virtual Live | Elementary School | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Virtual |

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Phone: 847-742-2411

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Tue, Nov 18, 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.

Tue, Nov 18, 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.

Tue, Nov 18, 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.
Registration is now closed

Tue, Nov 18, 9:30am - 11:30am
Main Library - Rotunda
Get assistance and learn about resources which the Cook County Commissioner's office has to offer.

Tue, Nov 18, 10:00am - 10:30am
Rakow Branch - Rakow - Large Exhibit Area
Join us for stories, rhymes, and songs in this interactive Storytime.
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Tue, Nov 18, 10:00am - 10:30am
Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms ABC
Families are invited to share stories, rhymes and musical activities together in this interactive storytime. For ages 1-3 with an adult caregiver. Drop-in program! No registration required.

Tue, Nov 18, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual
Get yourself primed for the holiday season & join us for an online conversation you won't want to miss! With a Pulitzer-Prize Winning Journalist & New York Times Bestselling Author. Please register.
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Tue, Nov 18, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Main Library - Grove Room
Join Elgin's Rabbi Margaret Frisch Klein in a discussion of Daniel Taub's thoughtful and thought-provoking Beyond Dispute : Rediscovering The Jewish Art Of Constructive Disagreement. Please register.
Registration is now closed

Tue, Nov 18, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Computer Training Room
Drop in for a consultation with a Career Coach from workNet Batavia! No registration required.

Tue, Nov 18, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Mobile Services
104 S. State St, Main Entrance 2:00 - 2:45pm

Tue, Nov 18, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Mobile Services
Botsford Place or near the Neighborhood Garden 3:00 - 3:45pm

Tue, Nov 18, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Mobile Services - Sprinter
Well Child Center - 620 Wing St, Elgin, IL 60123

Tue, Nov 18, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Mobile Services
Clubhouse off Amanda Circle 4:00 - 4:45pm

Tue, Nov 18, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Main Library
This session is a teen volunteer orientation only. We'll go over the program as well as volunteer expectations. Please meet in Community Room A.

Tue, Nov 18, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Main Library
Make a difference by completing a hands-on volunteer project that benefits the library or the local community. Teen volunteers must complete the teen volunteer orientation before participating.
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Tue, Nov 18, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - Computer Training Room
This training will help genealogists learn how to locate German records for their family. This will cover basic websites and end with unique websites for specific areas in Germany.

Tue, Nov 18, 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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Tue, Nov 18, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Conference Room
Join us for a social book group for readers in their 20’s or 30’s to discuss a variety of genres.

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, 9:00am - 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, 9:15am - 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.
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Wed, Nov 19, 9:30am - 10:00am
South Elgin Branch
Join us for stories, rhymes, and songs in this interactive Storytime.
This event is full

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.
This event is full

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 - 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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.