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Meet Elizabeth Letts, Author of "Finding Dorothy"

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2022-06-24 14:00:00 2022-06-24 15:00:00 America/Chicago Meet Elizabeth Letts, Author of "Finding Dorothy" Chance to meet the #1 New York Times bestselling author of both historical fiction and non-fiction & author of our Community Read's book selection "Finding Dorothy" in-person! Cake & coffee provided Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms ABC

Friday, June 24
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2022-06-24 14:00:00 2022-06-24 15:00:00 America/Chicago Meet Elizabeth Letts, Author of "Finding Dorothy" Chance to meet the #1 New York Times bestselling author of both historical fiction and non-fiction & author of our Community Read's book selection "Finding Dorothy" in-person! Cake & coffee provided Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms ABC

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Meadows Community Rooms ABC

Chance to meet the #1 New York Times bestselling author of both historical fiction and non-fiction & author of our Community Read's book selection "Finding Dorothy" in-person! Cake & coffee provided

ELIZABETH LETTS is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of both historical fiction and non-fiction. #1 New York Times Bestseller The Eighty-Dollar Champion was a 2011 Indie Next Pick, a Goodreads Reader’s Choice Finalist and winner of the 2012 Daniel P Lenehan Award for Media Excellence from the United States Equestrian Foundation and is currently in development as a feature film at MGM Studios. Her second work of non-fiction, The Perfect Horse was a New York Times bestseller and the winner of the 2017 Pen USA Literary Award for Research Nonfiction and is available in a young reader edition. Her most recent book, The Ride of Her Life, is triumphant true story of a woman who rode her horse across America in the 1950s, fulfilling her dying wish to see the Pacific Ocean. Her novel, Finding Dorothy, is a richly imagined novel which tells the story behind The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, the book that inspired the iconic film, through the eyes of author L. Frank Baum’s intrepid wife, Maud.

AGE GROUP: | All Ages | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Our Community Reads | Hybrid | Book Clubs & Discussion Groups |

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Wed, Jun 03, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Main Library
Explore our changing planet through a different lens, immerse yourself in incredible ecosystems and learn how the smallest of actions can have a big impact on our natural world.

Wed, Jun 03, 9:30am - 10:00am
South Elgin Branch - South Elgin - Shales Children's Activity Room
Bring your little ones for a fun and engaging storytime! Enjoy simple stories, songs, rhymes, and movement that support early language development. Best for ages 0-3 years old with an adult caregiver.
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Wed, Jun 03, 10:00am - 10:30am
Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms ABC
Enjoy an interactive storytime with your child that includes books, songs, music, and movement. For ages birth - age 2 with an adult caregiver. Drop-in program! No registration required.

Wed, Jun 03, 10:15am - 10:45am
South Elgin Branch - South Elgin - Shales Children's Activity Room
Join us for a fun preschool storytime filled with stories, songs and movement! This program helps build early literacy skills while encouraging listening and social development. Best for ages 3-5.

Wed, Jun 03, 10:30am - 12:00pm
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Wed, Jun 03, 10:30am - 11:00am
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.
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Wed, Jun 03, 11:30am - 12:30pm
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Wed, Jun 03, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Library - Sally Lee Fox & Eagle Rooms
Explore different materials and techniques to create fun, textured artwork in this hands-on, creative session! Registration required.
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Wed, Jun 03, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Wed, Jun 03, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
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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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Wed, Jun 03, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Studio 270
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Wed, Jun 03, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
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Wed, Jun 03, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library
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Thu, Jun 04, 9:00am - 9:00pm
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Thu, Jun 04, 9:15am - 9:45am
Main Library - Story Room
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Thu, Jun 04, 9:30am - 11:30am
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Thu, Jun 04, 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms AB
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Thu, Jun 04, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library
Piano performance in the lobby by volunteer community members.

Thu, Jun 04, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Sally Lee Fox & Eagle Rooms
Join Ms. Carrie to explore art this summer. We'll learn about an artist/medium, but we'll mainly MAKE ART! This session, let's make a clay sweet treat like Wayne Theibaud. Registration required.
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Thu, Jun 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Sally Lee Fox & Eagle Rooms
Join Ms. Carrie to explore art this summer. We'll learn about an artist/medium, but we'll mainly MAKE ART! This session, let's make a clay sweet treat like Wayne Theibaud. Registration required.

Thu, Jun 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
South Elgin Branch - South Elgin - Hoffer Meeting Room
Braid your own friendship bracelet with embroidery thread. Beginners are welcome - we will teach you!

Thu, Jun 04, 2:45pm - 3:30pm
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Thu, Jun 04, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
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Thu, Jun 04, 3:45pm - 4:30pm
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Thu, Jun 04, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
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Join detectives from the Elgin Police Department and learn how to effectively utilize surveillance cameras to prevent and solve crimes. Beneficial for both homeowners and businesses. Please Register

Thu, Jun 04, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
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Usando material de USCIS que incluye preguntas de educación cívica, el formulario de solicitud y otros requisitos para la entrevista de ciudadanía. Este grupo de conversación es solo en inglés.

Thu, Jun 04, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
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Thu, Jun 04, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Computer Training Room
Learn how to identify the working parts of a computer, assemble & disassemble components and perform basic repairs in this two-part, hands-on series.

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