Skip to main content
close
font 1 font 2 font 3
Reset to standard size
Font size options
Increase or decrease the font size for this website by clicking on the 'A's.
Yellow on Black White on Black Soft Greys Black on Linen Black on White
Reset to default contrast
Contrast options
Choose a color combination to give the most comfortable contrast.

Registration now closed

"Lost Lady: The Lady Elgin Tragedy"

The Shipwreck of the Lady Elgin
2024-03-28 18:30:00 2024-03-28 19:30:00 America/Chicago "Lost Lady: The Lady Elgin Tragedy" Join author Paul Timm (pen name M Paul Hollander) as he shares his research, personal connection and book inspired by this American disaster. Please Register Main Library - Elgin Room

Thursday, March 28
6:30pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2024-03-28 18:30:00 2024-03-28 19:30:00 America/Chicago "Lost Lady: The Lady Elgin Tragedy" Join author Paul Timm (pen name M Paul Hollander) as he shares his research, personal connection and book inspired by this American disaster. Please Register Main Library - Elgin Room

Main Library

Elgin Room

Join author Paul Timm (pen name M Paul Hollander) as he shares his research, personal connection and book inspired by this American disaster. Please Register

The Lady Elgin was built in 1851, and was a popular choice for passengers who wanted to travel on the Great Lakes. She was named after the wife of Lord Elgin, who served as the Governor General of Canada. It operated in various parts of the Great Lakes, but Chicago was one of its primary ports.

AGE GROUP: | High School | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | History | Adult Programs |

TAGS: | |

Main Library
Phone: 847-742-2411
Hours

Today's hours

We're open 12:00PM to 5:00PM

Mon, Apr 22 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Apr 23 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Apr 24 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Apr 25 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Apr 26 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Apr 27 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Apr 28 12:00PM to 5:00PM
previous
this week
next

Upcoming Events

¡Celebremos el Día del niño!
Sun, Apr 28, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms ABC
Acompáñanos a celebrar los niños en este día con un cuento y nuestro invitado especial: Chuponcito el payaso. ¡Esta presentación incluye juegos, magia, malabares y diversión!
¡Celebremos el Día del niño!
Sun, Apr 28, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms ABC
Acompáñanos a celebrar los niños en este día con un cuento y nuestro invitado especial: Chuponcito el payaso. ¡Esta presentación incluye juegos, magia, malabares y diversión!
TechKnow Mobile Stop: EPEL Playgroup
Mon, Apr 29, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Mobile Services - Sprinter
TechKnow Mobile Stop: EPEL Playgroup – Zion Lutheran Church - 330 Griswold St, Elgin, IL 60123
Bookmobile Stop: Old Oaks Estates
Mon, Apr 29, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Mobile Services - Bookmobile
Bookmobile stop: Old Oaks Estates. Between Joyce Ln and David Dr, Elgin 60120 – 3:00-3:45
STEAM: Invasive Species! - (In Person) Grades K-5
Mon, Apr 29, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Main Library - Sally Lee Fox & Eagle Rooms
The Illinois landscape is being invaded by various insect and plant varieties. Join us to learn more about these botanic and entomological invaders.
Registration is now closed
Bookmobile Stop: Huff Elementary
Mon, Apr 29, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Mobile Services - Bookmobile
Bookmobile stop: Huff Elementary – Hastings St. near the school – Elgin 60120 – 4:00-4:45
Bookmobile Stop: St. Francis Park
Mon, Apr 29, 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Mobile Services - Bookmobile
Bookmobile stop: St. Francis Park – near Jefferson and Spring Streets – Elgin 60120 – 5:00-5:45
MS Excel Series
Mon, Apr 29, 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.
Registration is now closed
See all events