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Unlock the Hidden Power of Dreams

with Sleep Expert Michelle Carr
2026-03-11 13:00:00 2026-03-11 14:00:00 America/Chicago Unlock the Hidden Power of Dreams Learn how to harness your dreams to improve your sleep and health with dream engineer Dr. Michelle Carr. Please register. Virtual -

Wednesday, March 11
1:00pm - 2:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-03-11 13:00:00 2026-03-11 14:00:00 America/Chicago Unlock the Hidden Power of Dreams Learn how to harness your dreams to improve your sleep and health with dream engineer Dr. Michelle Carr. Please register. Virtual -

Learn how to harness your dreams to improve your sleep and health with dream engineer Dr. Michelle Carr. Please register.

In Nightmare Obscura, Dr. Carr unlocks the science behind the sleeping body. Drawing on her expertise in nightmares, lucid dreaming, and the cutting-edge field of dream engineering, she reveals how we can revolutionize our sleeping—and waking—health. 

To most, dreams are things that slip away when we reemerge into the waking world, their remnants jumbled up and only half recalled. At their best, they are populated by pleasant recollections and surreal experiences. But at their worst, they can be traumatizing and prevent us from receiving the necessary benefits of sleep.

So why do we dream at all? What makes a person prone to nightmares? How do our bodies interface with our brains when we’re not awake? And how can we harness our sleeping minds to improve our waking lives?

Register now for a conversation you don’t want to miss!


About the Author: Michelle Carr is the director of the Dream Engineering Laboratory in the Center for Advanced Research in Sleep Medicine, an assistant professor at the University of Montreal, and a former president of the International Association for the Study of Dreams. Alongside her research and work as a dream engineer, she has published numerous scientific papers, a popular Psychology Today blog, and articles for New Scientist, Aeon, and Scientific American. Her book, Nightmare Obscura: A Dream Engineer's Guide Through the Sleeping Mind, was published by Henry Holt, in 2025.

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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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Kane County Early Voting & Registration
Tue, Mar 10, 9:00am - 7:00pm
Main Library
Open to all eligible voters in Kane County. Please see long description for dates/times. Voting and registration is located on 2nd floor of Main Library.
March is Women's History Month - 250 Years of Impactful Women in Illinois
Tue, Mar 10, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Main Library
Discover some of the incredible women who have played a vital role throughout Illinois history.
Celebrate 250: Years of Elgin - A Commemorative Exhibit
Tue, Mar 10, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Main Library
Celebrate America's 250th birthday with the 250 Years of Elgin exhibit. This engaging exhibit highlights the pivotal moments that shaped Elgin into the culturally vibrant city it is today.
Baby Rhyme Time - For ages 0-11 months
Tue, Mar 10, 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.
Cook County Commissioner - Satellite Office Hours
Tue, Mar 10, 9:30am - 11:30am
Main Library - Rotunda
Get assistance and learn about resources which the Cook County Commissioner's office has to offer.
Bounce & Rhyme Storytime - Ages 0-3
Tue, Mar 10, 10:00am - 10:30am
Rakow Branch - Rakow - Large Exhibit Area
Join us for stories, rhymes, and songs in this interactive Storytime.
This event is full
1, 2, 3 Go!
Tue, Mar 10, 10:00am - 10:30am
Main Library - Story Room
Families are invited to share stories, rhymes and musical activities together in this interactive storytime. For ages 1-3 with an adult caregiver. *Registration Required
This event is full
The Art of Digital Death Cleaning
Tue, Mar 10, 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Library - Computer Training Room
Learn how to minimize your digital footprint, gather important passwords, and leave instructions for a digital executor in the event of your passing, and what to do if you are the digital executor.
Registration is now closed
Budding Bookworms Preschool Storytime - Ages 3-5
Tue, Mar 10, 10:45am - 11:15am
Rakow Branch - Rakow - Large Exhibit Area
Preschoolers will enjoy stories, songs, and activities.
Tech Mobile Stop: Hanover Landing
Tue, Mar 10, 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Mobile Services - Sprinter
711 E Chicago Street, Elgin IL 60120
Tech Mobile Stop: Mobile Food Pantry - Old Sherman Hospital Parking Lot
Tue, Mar 10, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Mobile Services - Sprinter
901 Center St Elgin, IL 60120
Book Bites - VIRTUAL for Grades 2-5 on ZOOM
Tue, Mar 10, 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Virtual - Kidspace - Zoom
Nothing pairs better with an afternoon snack than a great book! Grab a snack & a book you enjoyed & join Ms. Carrie for a ZOOM book chat. We'll share book "bites" & add new titles to our TBR lists.
Elgin Area Memory Cafe'
Tue, Mar 10, 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.
K-Pop Afternoon for Grades 6-12
Tue, Mar 10, 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.
Grupo de Conversación en Inglés en línea o en la Biblioteca - English Conversation Group -Main Library and Zoom
Tue, Mar 10, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Story 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
Registration is now closed
Library Board Meeting
Tue, Mar 10, 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.
Celebrate 250: Years of Elgin - A Commemorative Exhibit
Wed, Mar 11, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Main Library
Celebrate America's 250th birthday with the 250 Years of Elgin exhibit. This engaging exhibit highlights the pivotal moments that shaped Elgin into the culturally vibrant city it is today.
Kane County Early Voting & Registration
Wed, Mar 11, 9:00am - 7:00pm
Main Library
Open to all eligible voters in Kane County. Please see long description for dates/times. Voting and registration is located on 2nd floor of Main Library.
March is Women's History Month - 250 Years of Impactful Women in Illinois
Wed, Mar 11, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Main Library
Discover some of the incredible women who have played a vital role throughout Illinois history.
Toddler Time - For children 1-2 years old
Wed, Mar 11, 9:15am - 9:35am
Main Library - Story Room - North
This engaging storytime will include short stories, fingerplays, rhymes, and music movement activities with a parent or caregiver. Registration required.
This event is full
Bounce & Rhyme Storytime - Ages 0-3
Wed, Mar 11, 9:30am - 10:00am
South Elgin Branch - South Elgin - Shales Children's Activity Room
Join us for stories, rhymes, and songs in this interactive Storytime.
This event is full
Congressional Mobile Office Hours
Wed, Mar 11, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Main Library - Rotunda
Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi’s staff will be available to discuss and assist with federal issues you and your family are facing.
Toddler Time - For children 1-2 years old
Wed, Mar 11, 10:00am - 10:20am
Main Library - Story Room - North
This engaging storytime will include short stories, fingerplays, rhymes, and music movement activities with a parent or caregiver.
This event is full
Budding Bookworms Preschool Storytime - Ages 3-5
Wed, Mar 11, 10:15am - 10:45am
South Elgin Branch - South Elgin - Shales Children's Activity Room
Preschoolers will enjoy stories, songs, and activities.
Unlock the Hidden Power of Dreams - with Sleep Expert Michelle Carr
Wed, Mar 11, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual
Learn how to harness your dreams to improve your sleep and health with dream engineer Dr. Michelle Carr. Please register.
Register
Tech Mobile Stop: Greater Family Health
Wed, Mar 11, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Mobile Services - Sprinter
373 Summit St, Elgin, IL 60120
Grant Writing Basics, Tips & Trends
Wed, Mar 11, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Grove Room
Learn how to write a compelling project narrative, request letters of support, design a timeline, budget and thank funders. Please see full details for additional classes. Please Register
Teen Volunteers - Knitting for a Cause
Wed, Mar 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Studio 270
Teen volunteers will use looms to knit hats and scarves for those in need. Training will be provided from 4:00–4:30 PM. For teens in grades 6-12 who have completed a Teen Volunteer Orientation.
Registration is now closed
MS Excel Series
Wed, Mar 11, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
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. Sponsored by Comcast Internet Essentials.
Registration is now closed
Día Internacional de la Mujer Latina - International Latin Women’s Day
Wed, Mar 11, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Elgin Room
Acompáñanos a conmemorar el Día Internacional de la Mujer en un programa especial dedicado a reflexionar, compartir y celebrar las experiencias de las mujeres. Traducción simultánea al inglés.
Go Bilingual en la Biblioteca - Go Bilingual at the Library
Wed, Mar 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - 2nd Floor - Behind Elevators
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.
Google Tools: Photos
Wed, Mar 11, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - Computer Training Room
Learn how to backup, store, and share photos with family and friends using Google Photos. Sponsored by Comcast Internet Essentials.
Walking Book Club - The Story She Left Behind by Patti Callahan Henry
Wed, Mar 11, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library
The Walking Book Club meets weekly on Wednesday evenings at 7:00 pm to walk. The book discussion is held on the last Wednesday of the month at 7:45 pm at the Main Library.
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