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On Writing Three International Bestsellers

An Author Talk with Amor Towles

2023-09-27 19:00:00 2023-09-27 20:00:00 America/Chicago On Writing Three International Bestsellers Please tune in as we chat online with <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author Amor Towles about his incredible body of work. Please register. Virtual -

Wednesday, September 27
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-09-27 19:00:00 2023-09-27 20:00:00 America/Chicago On Writing Three International Bestsellers Please tune in as we chat online with <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author Amor Towles about his incredible body of work. Please register. Virtual -

Please tune in as we chat online with New York Times bestselling author Amor Towles about his incredible body of work. Please register.

Rules of Civility, published in 2011, was a New York Times bestseller and was named by the Wall Street Journal as one of the year's best books. The book has been translated into over 15 languages and was optioned by Lionsgate to be made into a feature film. Towles’s second novel, A Gentleman in Moscow, published in 2016, was on the New York Times bestseller list for two years and was named one of the best books of 2016 by the Chicago Tribune, the Washington Post, the Philadelphia Inquirer, the San Francisco Chronicle, and NPR. The book has been translated into over 35 languages. The novel was optioned by Entertainment One via Tom Harper’s company Popcorn Storm Pictures to be made into a 6-8 hour miniseries for Paramount+ and Showtime starring Ewan McGregor and Mary Elizabeth Winstead, set to premiere in Spring 2024.  Most recently, in 2021, The Lincoln Highway debuted at #1 on the New York Times bestseller list and was a Today Show, “Read with Jenna” book club pick as well as one of the New York Times 100 Notable Books of 2021, a Washington Post “Best Book of the Year,” one of Barack Obama’s favorite books of 2021, #1 on Amazon’s list of “Best Books of the Year,” and was one of Bill Gates’ “5 Great Books for the Summer.” His books have sold more than 6 million copies worldwide and have been heralded as irresistible, marvelous, and gorgeously crafted books of beauty. 

About the Author: Born and raised in the Boston area, Amor Towles graduated from Yale College and received an MA in English from Stanford University. As well as, Rules of CivilityA Gentleman in Moscow, and The Lincoln Highway, Mr. Towles is also the author of the ebook You Have Arrived at Your Destination, part of Amazon's Forward collection. He also edited and wrote the introduction for The Mysterious Bookshop Presents The Best Mystery Stories of the Year 2023 (Mysterious Press/Penzler Publishers, September 19, 2023). His next book, Table for Two, is a collection of short stories to be published in April 2024. Mr. Towles is the 2023 Peggy V. Helmerich Distinguished  Author Award recipient. Having worked as an investment professional for over twenty years, Mr. Towles now devotes himself full-time to writing in Manhattan, where he lives with his wife and two children.

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Tue, Dec 02, 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, Dec 02, 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.
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Tue, Dec 02, 9:30am - 11:00am
Main Library - Grove Room
Semi-monthly meeting of the Elgin Genealogical Society. No registration required.

Tue, Dec 02, 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, Dec 02, 10:00am - 10:30am
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Tue, Dec 02, 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Library - Computer Training Room
Learn about recent trends in scams, how to protect yourself from them, and what to do if you get tricked.
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Tue, Dec 02, 11:30am - 1:30pm
Main Library - 2nd Floor - Genealogy
Receive one-on-one genealogy assistance from Elgin Genealogical Society volunteers.

Tue, Dec 02, 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, Dec 02, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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Buckle up for a wild ride & join us as we sit down for an online chat w/ debut author Sue Hincenbergs to discuss her novel The Retirement Plan, in which murder is the name of the game. Please register
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Tue, Dec 02, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
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Tue, Dec 02, 4:45pm - 5:30pm
South Elgin Branch - South Elgin - Shales Children's Activity Room
Register to join us and create a cute Frosty the Snowman ornament for the holidays! Grades: K - 2
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Tue, Dec 02, 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, Dec 02, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Elgin Room
In this engaging and interactive presentation, Ed Sehr, owner of Sehr Consulting, explains what AI really is, how it works, and why it matters to all of us. Please Register

Tue, Dec 02, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Tue, Dec 02, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - Computer Training Room
In this series, learn the fundamentals of Microsoft Word to create, format, edit and design. Sponsored by Comcast Internet Essentials.
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Wed, Dec 03, 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, Dec 03, 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, Dec 03, 9:30am - 10:00am
South Elgin Branch - South Elgin - Shales Children's Activity Room
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Wed, Dec 03, 10:00am - 10:20am
Main Library - Story Room - North
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Wed, Dec 03, 10:15am - 10:45am
South Elgin Branch - South Elgin - Shales Children's Activity Room
Preschoolers will enjoy stories, songs, and activities.

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Wed, Dec 03, 11:30am - 1:00pm
In The Community
Un programa diseñado especialmente para adultos mayores de la comunidad hispana, con el objetivo de promover la socialización a través de una variedad de actividades.

Wed, Dec 03, 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, Dec 03, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
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Mulberry Grove Park 3:00 - 3:45pm

Wed, Dec 03, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
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Wed, Dec 03, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
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Wed, Dec 03, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms ABC
Need help with business budgeting? Join us for this practical small business workshop. Registration not required. El taller también se impartirá en español. No es necesario registrarse.

Wed, Dec 03, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
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Wed, Dec 03, 5:15pm - 6:00pm
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Wed, Dec 03, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Studio 270
Hang out to play board games, card games, and video games! Make your own gamer merch with our button maker, perler beads, and more. Snacks provided. Optional registration. Drop ins are welcome.

Wed, Dec 03, 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.