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Great Books Discussion Group

Hybrid
2025-07-14 19:00:00 2025-07-14 20:30:00 America/Chicago Great Books Discussion Group Co-sponsored by the American Association of University Women Elgin Area Branch. Click on the event title for a list of assigned books. Facilitated by Barbara Njus and Gail Cohen. Please Register. Main Library - Conference Room, Info Serv - Zoom

Monday, July 14
7:00pm - 8:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-07-14 19:00:00 2025-07-14 20:30:00 America/Chicago Great Books Discussion Group Co-sponsored by the American Association of University Women Elgin Area Branch. Click on the event title for a list of assigned books. Facilitated by Barbara Njus and Gail Cohen. Please Register. Main Library - Conference Room, Info Serv - Zoom

Main Library

Conference Room, Info Serv - Zoom

Co-sponsored by the American Association of University Women Elgin Area Branch. Click on the event title for a list of assigned books. Facilitated by Barbara Njus and Gail Cohen. Please Register.

2025 Reading List: 

January 13 (novel) – “The Master and Margarita,” by Mikail Bulgakov

February 10 (epic) – “Gilgamesh,” translated by Stephen Mitchell

March 10 (novel) – “The Mystery of Edwin Drood,” by Charles Dickens

April 14 (play) – “The Iceman Cometh,” by Eugene O’Neill

May 12 (novel) – “The Lowland,” by Jhumpa Lahiri

June 9 (play) – “The Tempest,” by William Shakespeare

July 14 (novel) – “Tenant of Wildfell Hall,’ by Anne Bronte

August 11 (novel) – “Things Fall Apart,” by Chinua Achebe

September 8 (novel) – “The Handmaid’s Tale,” by Margaret Atwood

October 13 (short stories) – “Thanks for the Ride,” “How I Met My Husband,” and “Dear Life,” by Alice Munro

November 10 (novel) – “Revolutionary Road,” by Richard Yates

December 8 – no meeting

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Hybrid | Book Clubs & Discussion Groups |

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Bookmobile Stop: Randall Ridge Park
Sat, Jul 12, 9:30am - 10:00am
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Bookmobile stop: Randall Ridge Park – 2835 Winchester Dr, Elgin 60124 – 9:30-10:00
Power Up Wellness Fair - By Vituity Cares Foundation & St. Joseph Hospital Elgin
Sat, Jul 12, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Main Library
This special day, brought to you by the Vituity Cares Foundation and St. Joseph Hospital Elgin, is packed with resources, entertainment, and services to help your family stay healthy and happy.
Bookmobile Stop: Meier Park
Sat, Jul 12, 10:15am - 10:45am
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Bookmobile stop: Meier Park – 3770 Gansett Pkwy, Elgin IL 60124 – 10:15-10:45
French Conversation Group
Sat, Jul 12, 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Library - Grove Room
Practice or improve your conversation skills with other French speakers. This discussion group will be in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere facilitated by Sue Aissaoui, who is a native speaker.
Bookmobile Stop: Heritage Park
Sat, Jul 12, 11:00am - 11:30am
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Bookmobile stop: Heritage Park – 3140 Heritage Park Way, Elgin IL 60124 – 11:00-11:30
Bookmobile Stop: Boathouse Park
Sat, Jul 12, 12:00pm - 12:30pm
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Boathouse Park, Rocton Ave. Elgin 60124 12:00-12:30
Bookmobile Stop: Settlers Park
Sat, Jul 12, 12:45pm - 1:15pm
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Cardmaking with Moira
Sat, Jul 12, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
South Elgin Branch - South Elgin - Hoffer Meeting Room
Come assemble some greeting cards and bookmarks for back-to-school and autumn.
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