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The Creative and Compassionate Art of Seeing Others Deeply

with David Brooks
2026-01-13 13:00:00 2026-01-13 14:00:00 America/Chicago The Creative and Compassionate Art of Seeing Others Deeply Join us for an online discussion with prominent cultural writer and bestselling author David Brooks on his book, <i>How to Know a Person: The Art of Seeing Others Deeply</i>. Please register. Virtual -

Tuesday, January 13
1:00pm - 2:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-01-13 13:00:00 2026-01-13 14:00:00 America/Chicago The Creative and Compassionate Art of Seeing Others Deeply Join us for an online discussion with prominent cultural writer and bestselling author David Brooks on his book, <i>How to Know a Person: The Art of Seeing Others Deeply</i>. Please register. Virtual -

Join us for an online discussion with prominent cultural writer and bestselling author David Brooks on his book, How to Know a Person: The Art of Seeing Others Deeply. Please register.

David Brooks' book, How to Know a Person: The Art of Seeing Others Deeply, helps us pose essential questions: If you want to know a person, what kind of attention should you cast on them? What kind of conversations should you have? What parts of a person’s story should you pay attention to?

Driven by his trademark sense of curiosity and determination to grow as a person, Brooks draws from the fields of psychology and neuroscience and the worlds of theater, philosophy, history, and education to present a welcoming, hopeful, integrated approach to human connection. How to Know a Person helps readers become more understanding and considerate toward others, and to find the joy that comes from being seen. Along the way it offers a possible remedy for a society that is riven by fragmentation, hostility, and misperception.

The act of seeing another person, Brooks argues, is profoundly creative: How can we look somebody in the eye and see something large in them and, in turn, see something larger in ourselves? How to Know a Person is for anyone searching for connection, and yearning to be understood.

Register now to take part in a riveting and timeless conversation on how to connect with people from all walks of life, and why doing so is paramount to our individual and communal growth.


About the Author: David Brooks is one of the nation’s leading writers and commentators. He is an op-ed columnist for The New York Times, a writer for The Atlantic, and appears regularly on PBS Newshour. He is the bestselling author of The Second Mountain, The Road to Character, The Social Animal, Bobos in Paradise, and On Paradise Drive.

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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.

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Preschool Storytime - For ages 3-6
Mon, Jan 19, 9:15am - 9:45am
Main Library - Story Room - North
Calling all preschoolers! This storytime features stories, songs, and rhymes for ages 3-6.
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Crafty Preschoolers - Ages 3-5
Mon, Jan 19, 10:00am - 10:30am
South Elgin Branch - South Elgin - Shales Children's Activity Room
Fun art projects for little artists. Please wear appropriate clothing.
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Story Mix for Birth-6
Mon, Jan 19, 10:00am - 10:30am
Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms BC
Join us for an interactive storytime! Best for kids birth-6 years with an adult caregiver. All ages are welcome. Drop-in!
T-Rexplorers: Dinosaur Discovery Fun! - South Elgin Branch
Mon, Jan 19, 10:30am - 11:30am
South Elgin Branch - South Elgin - Hoffer Meeting Room
Spark curiosity as kids explore real dinosaur fossils, including Triceratops and T-Rex, while discovering the science of paleontology - in this hands- on adventure. Register to join.
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Singer Featherweight Friends
Mon, Jan 19, 11:30am - 4:30pm
Main Library - Meadows Community Room C
Come sew with fellow Singer Featherweight machine users, make new friends, learn new tips and tricks. Please bring your own machine and supplies. Ideas & suggestions offered Registration Recommended
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Coding with Scratch Series - Grades: 3-5 - South Elgin Branch
Mon, Jan 19, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
South Elgin Branch
Grades 3-5. Join us as we learn the ins and outs of coding using Scratch and program fun projects. This program is done in two sessions.
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Evening Chess Club
Mon, Jan 19, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - 2nd Floor - Behind Elevators
Join Fellow chess players of all ages and skill levels on the 1st and 3rd Monday of the month for this open play program! Chess sets will be provided.
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Contemporary Book Group
Mon, Jan 19, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Main Library
The Contemporary Book Group meets monthly to discuss current, interesting books in assorted genres. Meetings are held the third Monday of the month at 7:00 p.m. in the Grove Room at the Main Library.
Baby Rhyme Time - For ages 0-11 months
Tue, Jan 20, 9:15am - 9:45am
Main Library - Story Room - South
Calling all babies! Join us for singing, clapping, and simple stories at this program. Best for little ones 0-11 months with a parent or caregiver.
1, 2, 3 Go!
Tue, Jan 20, 10:00am - 10:30am
Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms ABC
Families are invited to share stories, rhymes and musical activities together in this interactive storytime. For ages 1-3 with an adult caregiver. Drop-in program! No registration required.
Bounce & Rhyme Storytime - Ages 0-3
Tue, Jan 20, 10:00am - 10:30am
Rakow Branch - Rakow - Small Exhibit Area
Join us for stories, rhymes, and songs in this interactive Storytime.
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Being Secure and Private Online
Tue, Jan 20, 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Library - Computer Training Room
Learn about common viruses, email and Internet safety, firewalls, and other security features and practices in this class.
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The Music Salon - with Jim Kendros
Tue, Jan 20, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms ABC
Music appreciation with acclaimed Composer and Music Researcher Jim Kendros. Enjoy dynamic, enjoyable and highly informative presentations on some of the great composers and their music. Register
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Career Coach in the Library
Tue, Jan 20, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library
Drop in for a consultation with a Career Coach from workNet Batavia! Registration not required.
Nature, Art, and Service as Medicine - with Journalist and Award-Winning Author Julia Hotz
Tue, Jan 20, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual
Be sure to jump start your new year with us as we chat virtually with journalist and author Julia Hotz about her book The Connection Cure. Please register.
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Coding with Scratch Series - Grades: 3-5 - South Elgin Branch
Tue, Jan 20, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
South Elgin Branch - South Elgin - Hoffer Meeting Room
Grades 3-5. Join us as we learn the ins and outs of coding using Scratch and program fun projects. This program is done in two sessions.
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Teen Volunteer Hour
Tue, Jan 20, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Main Library - Meadows Community Room C
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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Clases de Ciudadanía en español - Spanish Citizenship classes
Tue, Jan 20, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Computer Training Room
Esta serie cubrirá las preguntas cívicas en preparación para el examen de ciudadanía. Para obtener más información, comuníquese con Laura Lopez de YWCA Elgin (331) 442-2036. Presentado en español.
Teen Volunteer Hour
Tue, Jan 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Meadows Community Room A
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.
Registration is now closed
Grupo de Conversación en Inglés en línea o en la Biblioteca - English Conversation Group -Main Library and Zoom
Tue, Jan 20, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Grove 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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Vitality and Stress
Tue, Jan 20, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Explore ways to increase vitality and manage stress. Includes breath practices and the use of sound, rhythm, and movement to build nervous system resilience. Please Register
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