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Surviving the Summer

with The Last Kids on Earth and Max Brallier

2024-07-16 13:00:00 2024-07-16 14:00:00 America/Chicago Surviving the Summer Would you survive a zombie apocalypse? Join us to talk with New York Times bestselling author Max Brallier about The Last Kids on Earth, both a book series & Netflix animated series. (3rd-6th Grade) Virtual -

Tuesday, July 16
1:00pm - 2:00pm

Would you survive a zombie apocalypse? Join us to talk with New York Times bestselling author Max Brallier about The Last Kids on Earth, both a book series & Netflix animated series. (3rd-6th Grade)

In this virtual event, Max will share how he came up with the different monsters and villains as well as the unique ways that Jack and his friends figure out to defeat them.

Ever since the monster apocalypse hit town, average thirteen year old Jack Sullivan has been living in his tree house, which he’s armed to the teeth with catapults and a moat, not to mention video games and an endless supply of Oreos and Mountain Dew scavenged from abandoned stores. But Jack alone is no match for the hordes of Zombies and Winged Wretches and Vine Thingies, and especially not for the eerily intelligent monster known only as Blarg. So Jack builds a team: his dorky best friend, Quint; the reformed middle school bully, Dirk; Jack’s loyal pet monster, Rover; and Jack’s crush, June. With their help, Jack is going to slay Blarg, achieve the ultimate Feat of Apocalyptic Success, and be average no longer! Can he do it?


About the Author: Max Brallier is the New York Times bestselling author of more than fifty books, including the middle-grade series, The Last Kids on Earth. Under the pen name Jack Chabert, Max is the creator and author of the Eerie Elementary series and author of the New York Times bestselling graphic novel Poptropica: Mystery of the Map. He has also written books for properties including LEGO, Adventure Time, Regular Show, Steven Universe, and Uncle Grandpa. Max has written for adults as well, including the pick-your-own-path series Can YOU Survive the Zombie Apocalypse? and an entry in the zombie anthology Nights of the Living Dead. Max lives in Los Angeles with his wife and daughter.

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 | Elementary School | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Virtual |

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Phone: 847-742-2411

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Main Library - Grove Room
Conoce una ofrenda tradicional del Día de Muertos y el significado de sus elementos. Ven y disfruta de esta experiencia.

Wed, Oct 21, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Main Library - Alft River Room
Early Voting and Grace Period Registration for all Kane County voters and precincts

Wed, Oct 21, 9:00am - 10:00am
Main Library
Disfruta de las obras de Círculo de Artistas Latinos, celebrando la belleza, las tradiciones y el significado cultural del Día de los Muertos.

Wed, Oct 21, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Main Library
A documentary, traveling exhibit, and community project preserving the stories and contributions of Elgin area’s Hispanic community.

Wed, Oct 21, 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.

Wed, Oct 21, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Computer Training Room
Are you in the market for a new computer? This class will help you choose the right one at a price you can afford. Also learn tips and tricks for keeping your devices up to date and running smoothly.
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Wed, Oct 21, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Library - 2nd Floor - Genealogy
Receive one-on-one genealogy assistance from Elgin Genealogical Society volunteers.

Wed, Oct 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Mobile Services
Hatfield Ln, Elgin

Wed, Oct 21, 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Mobile Services
Playground on Ann St, South Elgin

Wed, Oct 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
South Elgin Branch - South Elgin - Shales Children's Activity Room
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.

Wed, Oct 21, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Main Library - Studio 270
Do you like writing short stories, poetry, or more? We're running a writing workshop where we'll create and share new works of art!

Wed, Oct 21, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Mobile Services
Richmond Cir & Deer Pointe Dr, South Elgin

Wed, Oct 21, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
South Elgin Branch
Drop in for 15-minute consultations for professional review of job application documents. Asiste sin cita para consultas de 15 minutos con revisión profesional de documentos de solicitud de empleo.

Wed, Oct 21, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
South Elgin Branch - South Elgin - Hoffer Meeting Room
Rotate through element-based craft stations, learning the symbolism behind each piece and creating components that can later be assemble into a ofrenda. Take home your personal ofrenda in a tote.

Wed, Oct 21, 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.

Wed, Oct 21, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Conference Room
Join us for a group discussion of this year's Great Lakes Great Reads adult pick, The Gales of November: The Untold Story of the Edmund Fitzgerald by John U. Bacon.

Thu, Oct 22, 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.

Thu, Oct 22, 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.

Thu, Oct 22, 9:00am - 10:00am
Main Library
Disfruta de las obras de Círculo de Artistas Latinos, celebrando la belleza, las tradiciones y el significado cultural del Día de los Muertos.

Thu, Oct 22, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Main Library
A documentary, traveling exhibit, and community project preserving the stories and contributions of Elgin area’s Hispanic community.

Thu, Oct 22, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Main Library - Alft River Room
Early Voting and Grace Period Registration for all Kane County voters and precincts

Thu, Oct 22, 9:30am - 11:30am
Main Library - Computer Training Room
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.

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Thu, Oct 22, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library
Piano performance in the lobby by volunteer community members.

Thu, Oct 22, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Main Library - Conference Room
Do you need help developing a new or existing small business? Drop by the library to get started with Ian King, a local business development expert.

Thu, Oct 22, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
South Elgin Branch - South Elgin - Hoffer Meeting Room
In this series, learn how to use Microsoft Excel to manipulate, format, and organize numbers and other types of data.
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Thu, Oct 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Sally Lee Fox & Eagle Rooms
Grab a pencil and some art supplies and we'll draw and write our way to a great story! We'll use dice to "roll" our way to a fall story in a waterfall booklet. Registration required.
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Thu, Oct 22, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Studio 270
Libraries are generally considered "quiet places" but not like this! Join us in making themed buttons and watching A Quiet Place here in Studio 270!

Thu, Oct 22, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms ABC
Have a legal question? Walk in for a free, 15-minute consultation! In partnership with Kane County Law Library & Self Help Legal Center. Registration not required. Ayuda legal disponible en español.

Thu, Oct 22, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
South Elgin Branch
A practical introduction to AI for adults. Learn what AI is, how it works, and how to use it safely. No technical background needed. Bring your phone or email login to set up an AI account.

Thu, Oct 22, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Elgin Room
Join Carol Elkins, Xerces Society Ambassador, to take a deep dive into the world of moths and discover the many wonders of nighttime pollination! Please Register

Thu, Oct 22, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Join us for an informative session about menopause with clinical pharmacist Erin Carson, coordinator of UIC Retzky College of Pharmacy’s Women’s Health course. Please register.
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Thu, Oct 22, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - Computer Training Room
In this series, learn the fundamentals of Microsoft Word to create, format, edit and design.
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