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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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Main Library
Explore our changing planet through a different lens, immerse yourself in incredible ecosystems and learn how the smallest of actions can have a big impact on our natural world.

Wed, Jun 17, 9:30am - 10:00am
South Elgin Branch - South Elgin - Shales Children's Activity Room
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Wed, Jun 17, 10:00am - 10:30am
Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms ABC
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Wed, Jun 17, 10:15am - 10:45am
South Elgin Branch - South Elgin - Shales Children's Activity Room
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Wed, Jun 17, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Main Library
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Wed, Jun 17, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Library - 2nd Floor - Genealogy
Receive one-on-one genealogy assistance from Elgin Genealogical Society volunteers.

Wed, Jun 17, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Library - Sally Lee Fox & Eagle Rooms
Create artwork inspired by the outdoors using natural materials and organic textures. Grades K-5. Registration required.
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Wed, Jun 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Studio 270
Personalize a canvas bag by decorating it with paint, Sharpies, or iron-on vinyl.
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Wed, Jun 17, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
South Elgin Branch
Complete a hands-on volunteer project that benefits the library or one of our community outreach initiatives. Teen volunteers must complete the teen volunteer orientation before participating.
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Wed, Jun 17, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
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Wed, Jun 17, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
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Wed, Jun 17, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
New date Wednesday, June 24, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Rakow Branch
Come jump on the bouncy 71 foot obstacle course, hoola hoop, play Jenga, or giant Connect Four on the lawn! Plan a friends night out because this is for adults ONLY!

Wed, Jun 17, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
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Deer Pointe Dr. & Richmond Cir. South Elgin

Wed, Jun 17, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library
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.

Wed, Jun 17, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - Computer Training Room
Learn how to create and manage spreadsheet data using Google Sheets. Sponsored by Comcast Internet Essentials.
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Thu, Jun 18, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Main Library
Explore our changing planet through a different lens, immerse yourself in incredible ecosystems and learn how the smallest of actions can have a big impact on our natural world.

Thu, Jun 18, 9:15am - 9:45am
Main Library - Story Room
Join us for play sessions where preschoolers and caregivers can connect, play, and explore together. Registration required.
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Thu, Jun 18, 9:30am - 11:30am
Rakow Branch
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.

Thu, Jun 18, 10:00am - 10:30am
Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms ABC
Join us for an interactive storytime! Best for kids birth-6 years with an adult caregiver. All ages are welcome. Drop-in!

Thu, Jun 18, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Lobby - Piano
Piano performance in the lobby by volunteer community members.

Thu, Jun 18, 10:30am - 11:00am
South Elgin Branch - South Elgin - Shales Children's Activity Room
Join us as we celebrate National Flag Week and the United States Semiquincentennial! We will share stories, songs, and a craft all about the American flag.
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Thu, Jun 18, 10:30am - 12:30pm
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The book bike will have a variety of materials to check out for all ages. You will also be able to register for a library card! St. Francis Park 277 Jefferson Avenue, Elgin.

Thu, Jun 18, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Computer Training Room
Learn about the basics of where files are saved and how to access them and move them around.

Thu, Jun 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Sally Lee Fox & Eagle Rooms
Exploring books- one title at a time! Join Ms. Carrie to explore the unique graphic novel, Cabin Head & Tree Head. We'll read from the GN & plant something in our heads! Registration required.

Thu, Jun 18, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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Join us in virtual conversation with storyteller and popular blogger Ted Page as we chat about his book Good Grandpa: Stories from the Heart of Grandfatherhood. Please register.
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Thu, Jun 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
South Elgin Branch - South Elgin - Hoffer Meeting Room
You are trapped inside Freddy Fazbear's Pizza Restaurant! Can you work together with the other unlucky diners to solve the pizzeria's puzzles? Time is running out for you to escape!
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Thu, Jun 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Sally Lee Fox & Eagle Rooms
Exploring books- one title at a time! Join Ms. Carrie to explore the unique graphic novel, Cabin Head & Tree Head. We'll read from the GN & plant something in our heads! Registration required.

Thu, Jun 18, 2:45pm - 3:30pm
Mobile Services
190 N Melrose Ave, Elgin, IL 60123

Thu, Jun 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Outdoor Stage
Celebrate freedom with area choirs on the eve of Juneteenth! Sing, clap your hands, and enjoy inspiring music on the library lawn. Food trucks and other refreshments will be available for purchase.

Thu, Jun 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
South Elgin Branch - South Elgin - Hoffer Meeting Room
Include native Illinois prairie plants in your garden and watch pollinators arrive! Whether your yard is small or big, native prairie plants can make a ho-hum garden intriguing and exciting.

Thu, Jun 18, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Mobile Services
Come make a craft and then check out some books on the Bookmobile at Lords Park

Thu, Jun 18, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
In The Community
Come make a craft and then check out some books on the Bookmobile at Lords Park

Thu, Jun 18, 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. Este grupo de conversación es solo en inglés.

Thu, Jun 18, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - Grove Room
Semi-monthly meeting of the Elgin Genealogical Society. No registration required.