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The Fun Habit

An Author Talk with Mike Rucker, Ph.D.
2023-06-07 15:00:00 2023-06-07 16:00:00 America/Chicago The Fun Habit How the Disciplined Pursuit of Joy and Wonder Can Change Your Life: Lessons from Organizational Psychologist Mike Rucker, Ph.D. Please Register for link. Virtual -

Wednesday, June 07
3:00pm - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-06-07 15:00:00 2023-06-07 16:00:00 America/Chicago The Fun Habit How the Disciplined Pursuit of Joy and Wonder Can Change Your Life: Lessons from Organizational Psychologist Mike Rucker, Ph.D. Please Register for link. Virtual -

How the Disciplined Pursuit of Joy and Wonder Can Change Your Life: Lessons from Organizational Psychologist Mike Rucker, Ph.D. Please Register for link.

Grounded in current research, accessible science, and practical recommendations, Dr. Rucker will use The Fun Habit strategies to teach you: How you can build having fun into an actionable and effortless habit; and why doing so will help you become a healthier, more joyful, more productive person. 
The Fun Habit is an inspiring and motivational guidebook that you will want to share with everyone in your life.

Dr. Mike Rucker is an organizational psychologist and charter member of the International Positive Psychology Association whose work has been published in the International Journal of Workplace Health Management and Nutrition Research. 

AGE GROUP: | High School | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Virtual | Older Adult Interest | Health & Wellness | Adult Programs |

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Upcoming Events

Gail Borden Public Library Foundation Pop-Up Book Sale
Sun, Dec 01, 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Lobby - Clerestory
Stop by and stock up for the winter! Great gift ideas for the upcoming holidays! All proceeds benefit the Gail Borden Public Library Foundation.
Olmec Origins Guided Tour
Sun, Dec 01, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library
Join us for a guided tour of this unique exhibit. After a brief history of the Olmecs, we will visit a portion of the exhibit reflecting on the artist and their vision behind the creation.
Move n' Play - Ages 1-2 years old
Mon, Dec 02, 10:00am - 11:00am
Rakow Branch - Shales - Living Room
Gross and fine motor play for littles as they have fun making new friends. Ages 1-2 years old with adult caregiver.
Bookmobile Stop: South Elgin Branch
Mon, Dec 02, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Mobile Services
Bookmobile stop in Butera parking lot
Computers 101 Series
Mon, Dec 02, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Computer Training Room
New to computers or need a refresher on how to get started? Learn how to use the mouse and keyboard, pick up basic computer skills and browse the internet in this series. Sponsored by Comcast.
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TechKnow Mobile Stop: Zion Lutheran Church
Mon, Dec 02, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Mobile Services - Sprinter
Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church - 330 Griswold St, Elgin, IL 60123
Bookmobile Stop: Century Oaks Park
Mon, Dec 02, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Mobile Services
Bookmobile stop: 1300 N McLean Blvd – at Sheffield Dr. – Elgin 60123 – 3:00-3:45
Bookmobile Stop: Hunter’s Ridge Apartments
Mon, Dec 02, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Mobile Services
Bookmobile stop: Hunter’s Ridge Apts. – southeast parking lot – 1068 Todd Farm Rd. - Elgin 60123 – 4:00-4:45
Bookmobile Stop: Mark Avenue/Greater Grace Church
Mon, Dec 02, 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Mobile Services
Bookmobile stop: Mark Ave./Greater Grace Church – 991 Deborah Ave. – Elgin 60123 – 5:00-5:45
Evening Chess Club
Mon, Dec 02, 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.
PhD (Projects Half Done) Club
Mon, Dec 02, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Rakow Branch - Shales - Living Room
Are you working on a PhD - Project Half Done? Bring your project and join other needlecrafters as we work on unfinished projects together.
Poetry Writers Workshop - Hybrid
Mon, Dec 02, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - Grove Room,Adult Programs - Zoom
Share your love of poetry! Poets share their work in a supportive environment facilitated by Elgin Poet Laureate Emeritus Gareth Mann. Please register.
MS Excel Series
Mon, Dec 02, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - Computer Training 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.
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