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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 |

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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.

Mon, Oct 26, 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 26, 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 26, 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.

Mon, Oct 26, 9:00am - 7:00pm
Main Library - Alft River Room
Early Voting and Grace Period Registration for all Kane County voters and precincts

Mon, Oct 26, 10:00am - 10:45am
Main Library - Sally Lee Fox & Eagle Rooms
Join us for a storytime and art program for ages 3-6. Participants will be invited to explore a variety of art materials and focus on the process of creating art rather than the final result.
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Mon, Oct 26, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
New venue 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.
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Mon, Oct 26, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
South Elgin Branch - South Elgin - Hoffer Meeting Room
Come join us in the South Elgin Hoffer Meeting Room! New members are welcome. We will be discussing Family of Spies by Christine Kuehn in October, and The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon in November.

Mon, Oct 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Mobile Services
Between Mulford Dr & Waverly Dr, Elgin

Mon, Oct 26, 3:15pm - 4:15pm
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Congdon Ave, Elgin

Mon, Oct 26, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Main Library - Sally Lee Fox & Eagle Rooms
What STEAM skills can we use to befriend the zombies or outsmart the zombies during a zombie apocalypse? Join us to find out.
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Mon, Oct 26, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Mobile Services
Stockbridge Pl, Hoffman Estates

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Mon, Oct 26, 4:30pm - 5:15pm
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Food For Greater Elgin – 1553 Commerce Dr.- Elgin 60123

Mon, Oct 26, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Conference Room
Get hooked on needlework! Bring a project to work on. All skill levels welcome. Please register.

Tue, Oct 27, 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 27, 9:00am - 7:00pm
Main Library - Alft River Room
Early Voting and Grace Period Registration for all Kane County voters and precincts

Tue, Oct 27, 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 27, 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.

Tue, Oct 27, 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 27, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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If you’re tired of repeating the same relationship patterns or feeling like you lose yourself in your partnerships, this virtual event is for you! Please register.
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Tue, Oct 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Between Hiawatha Dr & Waverly Dr, Elgin

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Tue, Oct 27, 3:15pm - 4:15pm
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Woodview Cir, Elgin

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Tue, Oct 27, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
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Hemlock Ln, Elgin

Tue, Oct 27, 4:45pm - 5:30pm
South Elgin Branch - South Elgin - Shales Children's Activity Room
What better way to prepare for Halloween than with some oil pastel art? Tween will love making this spooky oil pastel bat craft. Register to join.

Tue, Oct 27, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
South Elgin Branch - South Elgin - Hoffer Meeting Room
In the year of Salem's 400th Anniversary, historical presenter Michelle Gibbons will embody the voice of one of the countless women accused of witchcraft during the infamous Salem Witch Trials.

Tue, Oct 27, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Sally Lee Eagle 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 27, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Conference Room
Join us for a social book group for readers in their 20’s or 30’s to discuss a variety of genres.