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Proven Ideas on How to Read a Book
2025-05-28 10:00:00 2025-05-28 11:00:00 America/Chicago Proven Ideas on How to Read a Book What if you could quickly learn how to read more and diverse content faster, with better retention? Do you fatigue while reading? Have you ever explored the psychology behind the act of reading? St. Charles Public Library - Carnegie Community Room

Wednesday, May 28
10:00am - 11:00am

Add to Calendar 2025-05-28 10:00:00 2025-05-28 11:00:00 America/Chicago Proven Ideas on How to Read a Book What if you could quickly learn how to read more and diverse content faster, with better retention? Do you fatigue while reading? Have you ever explored the psychology behind the act of reading? St. Charles Public Library - Carnegie Community Room

St. Charles Public Library

Carnegie Community Room

What if you could quickly learn how to read more and diverse content faster, with better retention? Do you fatigue while reading? Have you ever explored the psychology behind the act of reading?

Over 95% of adults have never taken a lesson on the art of how to read. How you read books vs. magazines vs. newspapers vs. instructional material are all different approaches to get through content faster and retain more. In this short, entertaining workshop, behavioral scientist, author, and TEDx Talks presenter, Dr. Russ Riendeau, will take you into the psychology and strategies on how to read more effectively by learning the key skill: Why am I reading this right now?

Dr. Russ Riendeau is a Mayo Clinic Certified Wellness Coach, behavioral scientist, artist, TEDx Talks presenter, and author of 14 books, over 500 articles, and 7 albums of original music. 

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Programs |

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St. Charles Public Library
Phone: 630-584-0076 x1
Fax: 630-584-9262
Hours

St. Charles Public Library
scpld.org

MON-THU 9 A.M.-9 P.M.
FRI 9 A.M.-8 P.M.
SAT 9 A.M. - 5 P.M.
SUN 12 P.M.-5 P.M.
 

 
Address
One South 6th Avenue
St. Charles, IL 60174
Tel: 630-584-0076 x1
About the branch

The award-winning St. Charles Public Library District is located in the scenic Fox River Valley, 35 miles west of Chicago. The Library serves a district population of 55,092 residents and has a staff of 101. The St. Charles Public Library is an equal opportunity employer.

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Wed, May 14, 9:30am - 10:00am
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Wed, May 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
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2 & 3 Year Old Storytime (with Caregiver)
Wed, May 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
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Ukulele Strum & Sing - No Experience Needed
Wed, May 14, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
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Thu, May 15, 10:00am - 10:30am
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Wed, May 28, 10:00am - 11:00am
Carnegie Community Room
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Miller Haase Community Room
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LEGO Club (Grades K-8)
Wed, May 28, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Helen Gale Story Room
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