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YA Fantasy Fiction Superstar Author Victoria Aveyard

Let's Talk World Building

2023-12-05 18:00:00 2023-12-05 19:00:00 America/Chicago YA Fantasy Fiction Superstar Author Victoria Aveyard #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Red Queen and Realm Breaker series, Victoria Aveyard, chats about YA fantasy fiction, world-building, and her incredible body of work! Please register. Virtual -

Tuesday, December 05
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-12-05 18:00:00 2023-12-05 19:00:00 America/Chicago YA Fantasy Fiction Superstar Author Victoria Aveyard #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Red Queen and Realm Breaker series, Victoria Aveyard, chats about YA fantasy fiction, world-building, and her incredible body of work! Please register. Virtual -

#1 New York Times bestselling author of the Red Queen and Realm Breaker series, Victoria Aveyard, chats about YA fantasy fiction, world-building, and her incredible body of work! Please register.

In the bestselling series Realm Breaker, a strange darkness grows in Allward even Corayne an-Amarat can feel it in her small town at the edge of the sea. The long lost heir to an ancient lineage, it’s not until Corayne meets a rag-tag group of companions that she learns how to wield the magic slumbering in her blood—and how together they might stop what’s coming.

As the realm descends into chaos, the choices are clear: Save the world…or end it. Together, they stand against a vicious opponent, invincible and determined to burn all kingdoms to ash and an army unlike anything the realm has ever witnessed.

Irresistibly action-packed and full of lethal surprises, this stunning fantasy series promises Breakneck adventure and impossible thrills! Register now to join the adventure! 

About the Author: Victoria Aveyard was born and raised in East Longmeadow, Massachusetts, a small town known only for the worst traffic rotary in the continental United States. She moved to Los Angeles to earn a BFA in screenwriting at the University of Southern California. She currently splits her time between the East and West coasts. As an author and screenwriter, she uses her career as an excuse to read too many books and watch too many movies. She is the author of the New York Times bestselling Red Queen series, and you can visit her online at www.victoriaaveyard.com.

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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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Wed, Nov 05, All day
Main Library
Ven tú y tu familia y escriban un mensaje a un ser querido que ha partido y forma parte de la Mini-Ofrenda en la biblioteca durante las actividades del Día de Muertos.

Wed, Nov 05, All day
Main Library - Elgin Room
Conoce una ofrenda tradicional del Día de Muertos y el significado de sus elementos. Ven y disfruta de esta experiencia.

Wed, Nov 05, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Main Library
Dinosaur Explorer journeys through the wildest, wackiest, and most wonderous dinosaurs and examines human physiology through the lens of these magnificent creatures.  Produced by Imagine.

Wed, Nov 05, 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.
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Wed, Nov 05, 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.
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Wed, Nov 05, 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.
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Wed, Nov 05, 10:15am - 10:45am
South Elgin Branch - South Elgin - Shales Children's Activity Room
Preschoolers will enjoy stories, songs, and activities.

Wed, Nov 05, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Mobile Services - Sprinter
899 Jay St, Elgin, IL 60120

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Wed, Nov 05, 11:30am - 1:00pm
In The Community
Un programa diseñado especialmente para adultos mayores de la comunidad hispana, con el objetivo de promover la socialización a través de una variedad de actividades.

Wed, Nov 05, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms ABC
Music Director Chad Goodman will lead discussions about upcoming ESO concerts, repertoire, guest artists, special events and other Symphony-related topics. Please register.
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Wed, Nov 05, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual
Learn from journalist and author Joseph Lee as he chats online with us about his stirring memoir, Nothing More of This Land: Community, Power, and the Search for Indigenous Identity. Please register.
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Wed, Nov 05, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
South Elgin Branch - South Elgin - Hoffer Meeting Room
Come join us for drop in pinochle play! Emphasis will be on 3 person single deck 3 card widow version however other versions may also be played. Registration optional and drop-ins are welcome.
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Wed, Nov 05, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Mobile Services
Mulberry Grove Park 3:00 - 3:45pm

Wed, Nov 05, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Mobile Services - Sprinter
Well Child Center - 620 Wing St, Elgin, IL 60123

Wed, Nov 05, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Mobile Services
Westridge Blvd & Cedarfield Dr

Wed, Nov 05, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Mobile Services
Between Rushmore Dr & Dallas Dr

Wed, Nov 05, 5:15pm - 6:00pm
Mobile Services
Blue Heron Way, near park 5:15 - 6:00pm

Wed, Nov 05, 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.
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Wed, Nov 05, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms ABC
Continue the celebration of Children’s Book Week with Dog Man on the big screen! Drop in for a full movie screening and enjoy the adventures of Dog Man, Cat Kid, and friends.

Wed, Nov 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Studio 270
Hang out to play board games, card games, and video games! Make your own gamer merch with our button maker, perler beads, and more. Snacks provided. Optional registration. Drop ins are welcome.

Wed, Nov 05, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - Conference Room
The Walking Book Club meets weekly on Wednesday evenings at 7:00 pm to walk, followed by the book discussion at 7:45 pm at the Main Library.

Wed, Nov 05, 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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Thu, Nov 06, All day
Main Library
Ven tú y tu familia y escriban un mensaje a un ser querido que ha partido y forma parte de la Mini-Ofrenda en la biblioteca durante las actividades del Día de Muertos.

Thu, Nov 06, All day
Main Library - Elgin Room
Conoce una ofrenda tradicional del Día de Muertos y el significado de sus elementos. Ven y disfruta de esta experiencia.

Thu, Nov 06, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Main Library
Dinosaur Explorer journeys through the wildest, wackiest, and most wonderous dinosaurs and examines human physiology through the lens of these magnificent creatures.  Produced by Imagine.

Thu, Nov 06, 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.

Thu, Nov 06, 9:30am - 11:30am
Rakow Branch - Rakow - Computer Cafe
Get help with common tech issues like Microsoft Office, using a tablet, hotspots, syncing email with your phone, downloading content, and more. Drop in for personalized assistance at your library.

Thu, Nov 06, 9:45am - 10:15am
Main Library - Story Room - North
Calling all preschoolers! This storytime features stories, songs, and rhymes for ages 3-6.

Thu, Nov 06, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Computer Training Room
Learn basic iPhone operations: adding and removing apps, increase text size, battery care, what to do with that pesky "low memory" message, and much more. This class is best suited for new users.
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Thu, Nov 06, 10:30am - 11:00am
Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms ABC
Join us for an interactive storytime! Best for kids birth-6 years with an adult caregiver. All ages are welcome. Drop-in!

Thu, Nov 06, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Mobile Services - Sprinter
Centro de Informacion Elgin - 1885 Lin Lor Ln, Elgin, IL 60123

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Thu, Nov 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Mobile Services
425 Dundee Ave. – Elgin 60120

Thu, Nov 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Story Room
Exploring books- one title at a time! Join Ms. Carrie to explore the series Dinosaur Club! We will read a selection from one of the books & make a dinosaur craft. Registration required.
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Thu, Nov 06, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Studio 270 Digital Media Lab
Capture footage on a DSLR camera, edit it, and upload to YouTube. Bring your best idea for a short video under 1 minute. Grades 6-12. Registration required.

Thu, Nov 06, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Conference Room
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.
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Rescheduled
Thu, Nov 06, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
New date Saturday, January 31, 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Library
Do you want to get the most out of your Social Security? Discover strategies to boost your monthly lifetime benefits beyond standard filing options. Please register.

Thu, Nov 06, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - Grove Room
This writer's peer group will inspire and motivate you using prompts and exercises for creative writing. Writers of all genres are welcome to participate. Please Register.