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On Pulse-Pounding, Family Driven Mysteries

A Conversation with Laura Dave
2024-12-11 13:00:00 2024-12-11 14:00:00 America/Chicago On Pulse-Pounding, Family Driven Mysteries Join us for a captivating conversation with #1 New York Times bestselling author Laura Dave, as she chats with us online about her newest book <i>The Night We Lost Him</i>. Please register. Virtual -

Wednesday, December 11
1:00pm - 2:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-12-11 13:00:00 2024-12-11 14:00:00 America/Chicago On Pulse-Pounding, Family Driven Mysteries Join us for a captivating conversation with #1 New York Times bestselling author Laura Dave, as she chats with us online about her newest book <i>The Night We Lost Him</i>. Please register. Virtual -

Join us for a captivating conversation with #1 New York Times bestselling author Laura Dave, as she chats with us online about her newest book The Night We Lost Him. Please register.

The Night We Lost Him focuses on estranged siblings who discover their father has been keeping a secret for over fifty years, one that may have been fatal...

Liam Noone was many things to many people. To the public, he was an exacting, self-made hotel magnate fleeing his past. To his three ex-wives, he was a loving albeit distant family man who kept his finances flush and his families carefully separated. To Nora, he was a father who often loved her from afar - notably a cliffside cottage perched on the California coast from which he fell to his death.

The authorities rule the death accidental, but Nora and her estranged brother Sam have other ideas. As Nora and Sam form an uneasy alliance to unravel the mystery, they start putting together the pieces of their father's past—and uncover a family secret that changes everything.

With Laura Dave's trademark combination of soulful suspense and evocative family drama, The Night We Lost Him is a riveting page-turner. Register now to learn about this book and so much more! 


About the Author: Laura Dave is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of several novels, including The Last Thing He Told Me and Eight Hundred Grapes. Her novels have been translated into thirty-eight languages, and six of them, including The Night We Lost Him, have been optioned for film and television. She resides in Santa Monica, California.


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 | Adults |

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Upcoming Events

1, 2, 3 Go!
Wed, Feb 05, 9:15am - 9:45am
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.
Bounce & Rhyme Storytime - Ages 1-3 years old
Wed, Feb 05, 9:15am - 9:45am
Rakow Branch
Join us for stories, rhymes, and songs in this interactive Storytime. Ages 1-3 years old with adult caregiver.
Registration is now closed
Bounce & Rhyme Storytime - Ages 1-3 years old
Wed, Feb 05, 10:00am - 10:30am
Rakow Branch
Join us for stories, rhymes, and songs in this interactive Storytime. Ages 1-3 years old with adult caregiver.
Registration is now closed
Budding Bookworms Preschool Storytime - Ages 3-5 years old
Wed, Feb 05, 10:45am - 11:15am
Rakow Branch
Preschoolers will enjoy stories, songs, and activities. Ages 3-5 years old
Registration is now closed
Bookmobile Stop: South Elgin branch
Wed, Feb 05, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Mobile Services
Bookmobile Stop in Freshway parking lot
Bookmobile Stop: Willow Lake Estates
Wed, Feb 05, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Mobile Services
Bookmobile stop: Willow Lakes Estates – club house – 161 W. River Road – Elgin 60123 – 2:00-2:45
Bookmobile Stop: Highbury Drive
Wed, Feb 05, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Mobile Services
Bookmobile stop: Highbury Dr., east of Waverly – Elgin 60120 – 3:00-3:45
TechKnow Mobile Stop: Well Child Center
Wed, Feb 05, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Mobile Services - Sprinter
Well Child Center - 620 Wing St, Elgin, IL 60123
Bookmobile Stop: Woodview Circle
Wed, Feb 05, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Mobile Services
Bookmobile stop: Woodview Circle – corner of Woodview Cr. & Chicago St., Elgin 60120 – 4:00-4:45
Rescheduled
Rakow Read & Explore Book Club - Grades: 3-5 - The Eyes & The Impossible By: Dave Eggers
Wed, Feb 05, 4:45pm - 5:45pm
New date Tuesday, February 04, 4:45pm - 5:45pm
Rakow Branch
We are thrilled to offer a kid's book club! This program is a 4-week series that combines reading, critical thinking, and hands-on activities to enrich the experience.
Creativity Corner: Valentine Drawing! - Ages: 6-10 - Rakow Branch
Wed, Feb 05, 4:45pm - 5:30pm
Rakow Branch - Rakow - Shales Living Room
Let's draw!! This cute elephant spraying hearts will be a fun way for the kids to gift someone special a sweet Valentine art they made themselves! Register to join.
Registration is now closed
Bookmobile Stop: Crestwood Apartments of Elgin
Wed, Feb 05, 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Mobile Services
Bookmobile stop: Crestwood Apts. of Elgin – info office – 45 Poplar Creek Dr. – Elgin 60120 – 5:00-5:45
Go Bilingual en la Biblioteca - Go Bilingual at the Library
Wed, Feb 05, 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.
Laugh for the Health of It
Wed, Feb 05, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms ABC
Join us to laugh just for the health of it! This program features laughter exercises with gentle breathing techniques to help us feel happier and attain greater well-being.
Exploring Artificial Intelligence
Wed, Feb 05, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - Computer Training Room
Curious about the new world of Artificial Intelligence? Come learn about different types of AI programs and how to use newly developed tools to your advantage.
Registration is now closed
Walking Book Club - James by Percival Everett
Wed, Feb 05, 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. Interested? Contact Andrea at ahouston@gailborden.info.
Device Advice
Thu, Feb 06, 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.
Cancelled
Piano Performance - Steve Yoder
Thu, Feb 06, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library
Piano performance in the lobby by volunteer community members.
Rescheduled
Preschool Drawing - Ages 4-5
Thu, Feb 06, 10:30am - 11:15am
New date Thursday, February 20, 10:30am - 11:15am
Rakow Branch
Children will develop fine motor skills as we have fun learning to draw!
Story Mix for Birth-6
Thu, Feb 06, 10:30am - 11:00am
Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms ABC
Join us for an interactive storytime! Best for kids birth-6 with an adult caregiver. All ages are welcome. Drop-in!
Olmec Origins Guided Tour
Thu, Feb 06, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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
LEGO® Showcase for Kids - Main Library Lobby
Thu, Feb 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library
Do you have a LEGO creation that you would like to showcase?
TechKnow Mobile Stop: Smart Wash Lavanderia
Thu, Feb 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Mobile Services - Sprinter
425 Dundee Ave. – Elgin 60120
Free Tax Preparation
Thu, Feb 06, 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Grove Room
Free tax preparation for individuals & families who qualify for the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program.
Grupo de Conversación para la Ciudadanía en inglés - En la biblioteca
Thu, Feb 06, 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.
This event is full
Writers on the Fox
Thu, Feb 06, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - Meadows Community Room C
This writer's peer group will inspire and motivate you using prompts and exercises for creative writing. Writers of all genres are welcome to participate. Please Register.
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