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Notes on Modern Irrationality

with Bestselling Author Amanda Montell
2025-01-23 13:00:00 2025-01-23 14:00:00 America/Chicago Notes on Modern Irrationality Join us as we chat with the New York Times bestselling author, Amanda Montell about her newest book, The Age of Magical Overthinking: Notes on Modern Irrationality. Please register Virtual -

Thursday, January 23
1:00pm - 2:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-01-23 13:00:00 2025-01-23 14:00:00 America/Chicago Notes on Modern Irrationality Join us as we chat with the New York Times bestselling author, Amanda Montell about her newest book, The Age of Magical Overthinking: Notes on Modern Irrationality. Please register Virtual -

Join us as we chat with the New York Times bestselling author, Amanda Montell about her newest book, The Age of Magical Overthinking: Notes on Modern Irrationality. Please register

In a delicious blend of cultural criticism and personal narrative that explores our cognitive biases and the power, disadvantages, and highlights of magical thinking, Amanda Montell now turns her erudite eye to the inner workings of the human mind and its biases in her most personal and electrifying work yet.

Don't be irrational, register now for a conversation you just don’t want to miss! 

About the Author: Amanda Montell is a writer and linguist from Baltimore. She is the author of the acclaimed books Wordslut, Cultish, and The Age of Magical Overthinking. Along with hosting the podcast Sounds Like a Cult, her writing has also appeared in The New York Times, Marie Claire, Cosmopolitan, and more. She holds a degree in linguistics from NYU and lives in Los Angeles with her partner, plants, and pets. Find her on Instagram @Amanda_Montell.

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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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Black History Month Exhibit: Project 2-3-1 - Second Floor
Fri, Feb 20, 9:00am - 6:00pm
Main Library
Project 2-3-1 is an exhibit based on the local documentary that tells the history of African Americans in Elgin.
Celebrate 250: Years of Elgin - A Commemorative Exhibit
Fri, Feb 20, 9:00am - 6:00pm
Main Library
Celebrate America's 250th birthday with the 250 Years of Elgin exhibit. This engaging exhibit highlights the pivotal moments that shaped Elgin into the culturally vibrant city it is today.
Baby Playgroup
Fri, Feb 20, 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - Story Room - South
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Fri, Feb 20, 11:00am - 11:45am
Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms BC
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Free Tax Preparation
Sat, Feb 21, 9:00am - 1:00pm
Main Library
Free tax preparation for individuals & families who qualify for the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. Asistencia gratuita con preparación de impuestos sin cita.
Black History Month Exhibit: Project 2-3-1 - Second Floor
Sat, Feb 21, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Main Library
Project 2-3-1 is an exhibit based on the local documentary that tells the history of African Americans in Elgin.
Celebrate 250: Years of Elgin - A Commemorative Exhibit
Sat, Feb 21, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Main Library
Celebrate America's 250th birthday with the 250 Years of Elgin exhibit. This engaging exhibit highlights the pivotal moments that shaped Elgin into the culturally vibrant city it is today.
Community Sewing Circle
Sat, Feb 21, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Main Library - Meadows Community Room C
Join us in this welcoming space for sewers of all skill levels to learn, create, and connect. Please bring your own project and equipment, as materials will not be provided. Please Register
Teen Volunteer Hour
Sat, Feb 21, 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - Conference Room
Complete a hands-on volunteer project that benefits the library or one of our community outreach initiatives. Teen volunteers must attend a teen volunteer orientation before participating.
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Clases de Computacion en español - Serie de programas de Microsoft Office
Sat, Feb 21, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Computer Training Room
Serie donde aprenderás a utilizar las herramientas que te brindan los programas de Microsoft Office. En español.
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Manga & Anime Club for Grades 6-12
Sat, Feb 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Studio 270
Drop by to make buttons and tiny merch featuring your favorite characters from Demon Slayer, My Hero Academia, Spy x Family, and more. Bonus: we'll have Japanese candy!
Smart Home Basics
Sat, Feb 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Rakow Branch - Rakow - Shales Living Room
Come learn about the types of smart devices available, ranging from light bulbs and doorbells to refrigerators and dish washers. And hear the pros and cons of having them in your home.
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