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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

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 Civility, A 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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Mon, Oct 12, All day
Main Library - Grove Room
Conoce una ofrenda tradicional del Día de Muertos y el significado de sus elementos. Ven y disfruta de esta experiencia.

Mon, Oct 12, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Main Library
The Glitz, Glam, Gorgeous 2: Hollywood Costumes exhibit returns with more than 20 new, one-of-a-kind costumes worn by legendary stars including Marilyn Monroe, Ginger Rogers and more.

Mon, Oct 12, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Main Library
A documentary, traveling exhibit, and community project preserving the stories and contributions of Elgin area’s Hispanic community.

Mon, Oct 12, 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - Conference Room
A special interest group that encourages and assists with writing family stories and histories. Participants share their stories for help with ideas, clarification, and resources.

Mon, Oct 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms AB
Perfect for the month of October. Join us for the engaging and interactive "Scared Silly Stories!" show. A show sure to provide just the right amount of shivers and giggles!

Mon, Oct 12, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Main Library - Meadows Community Room C
Come, learn and practice Spanish! Intermediate level participants will practice conversations in Spanish by doing activities in the library or visiting places in the community.

Mon, Oct 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Mobile Services
Near Nancy Ann Ln & Suzanne Ln, Elgin

Mon, Oct 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Conference Room
Join us as we dust the shelves of the library, creating a clean and safe space for library patrons.
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Mon, Oct 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Studio 270
Make charms and keychains featuring your favorite characters - or try a more challenging project like a 3D figure!

Mon, Oct 12, 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Mobile Services
Hastings St near school

Mon, Oct 12, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Rakow Branch - Rakow - Lawn
Who's excited for Halloween?! Wear your costume, enjoy a professional pumpkin carver demonstration along with games, crafts, Kona Ice, and lots of fun! Sponsor a trunk! Drop on by!

Mon, Oct 12, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Mobile Services
Jefferson Ave or near park, Elgin

Mon, Oct 12, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Meadows Community Room C
Get hooked on needlework! Bring a project to work on. All skill levels welcome. Please Register

Mon, Oct 12, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Main Library - Sally Lee Fox & Eagle Rooms
Families are invited to share stories, rhymes and musical activities together in this interactive storytime. For ages 0-6 with an adult caregiver. No registration required.

Mon, Oct 12, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Elgin Room
Learn about your energy choices and ways to save money on your utility bills with CUB (Citizens Utility Board). Please register for online or in-person.

Mon, Oct 12, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - Conference Room,Info Serv - Zoom
HYBRID program co-sponsored by the American Association of University Women Elgin Area Branch. Click the event title for the reading list. Facilitated by Barbara Njus and Gail Cohen. Please Register.

Mon, Oct 12, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - Computer Training Room
Learn how to create, edit, and share word processing documents using Google Docs.
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Tue, Oct 13, All day
Main Library - Grove Room
Conoce una ofrenda tradicional del Día de Muertos y el significado de sus elementos. Ven y disfruta de esta experiencia.

Tue, Oct 13, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Main Library
The Glitz, Glam, Gorgeous 2: Hollywood Costumes exhibit returns with more than 20 new, one-of-a-kind costumes worn by legendary stars including Marilyn Monroe, Ginger Rogers and more.

Tue, Oct 13, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Main Library
A documentary, traveling exhibit, and community project preserving the stories and contributions of Elgin area’s Hispanic community.

Tue, Oct 13, 9:15am - 9:45am
Main Library - Meadows Community Room C
Please join us for a music and movement filled storytime that includes exploration of musical instruments and other fun props with a parent or caregiver. Registration required
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Tue, Oct 13, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Computer Training Room
Learn basic iPhone operations: adding and removing apps, increase text size, battery care, what to do with that pesky "low memory" message, and much more. This class is best suited for new users.

Tue, Oct 13, 11:45am - 1:15pm
Main Library - Meadows Community Room C
Civil War-era discussion group. Meets 2nd week of the month. No registration.

Tue, Oct 13, 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Mobile Services
711 E Chicago Street, Elgin IL 60120

Tue, Oct 13, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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Join bestselling author David Epstein for a virtual conversation about his latest book, Inside the Box, and discover how constraints can help us solve our greatest challenges. Please register.
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Tue, Oct 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Mobile Services
Near St Joseph Hospital, Elgin

Tue, Oct 13, 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Mobile Services
N Clifton & Wolff Ave, Elgin

Tue, Oct 13, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
In The Community
Those with dementia and their care partners are invited for a social event and resources at South Elgin Public Works Building, 1000 Bowes Rd. RSVP 847-289-5848.

Tue, Oct 13, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Main Library - Studio 270
Are you a fan of Stray Kids, Blackpink, Enhypen, or other K-pop groups? Come enjoy your favorite K-pop songs while you make buttons, shrink-plastic charms, and other crafts.

Tue, Oct 13, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Mobile Services
Near Mulberry Ln & Kathleen Dr, Elgin

Tue, Oct 13, 4:45pm - 6:15pm
South Elgin Branch - South Elgin - Hoffer Meeting Room
Design and build your own 3D pumpkin! We will use TINKERCAD to create 3D objects on the computer to be printed on the library’s 3D printer. Grades3 -5, register to join.
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Tue, Oct 13, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Sally Lee Fox 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, Oct 13, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Elgin Room
Monthly meeting of the Library Board which is generally held on the second Tuesday of the month.