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Fireside Chat with Author Alex Kotlowitz

Virtual Author Visit
2021-05-06 19:00:00 2021-05-06 20:00:00 America/Chicago Fireside Chat with Author Alex Kotlowitz Offsite or Virtual

Thursday, May 06
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2021-05-06 19:00:00 2021-05-06 20:00:00 America/Chicago Fireside Chat with Author Alex Kotlowitz Join us for a fireside chat with journalist, author and filmmaker Alex Kotlowitz. Offsite or Virtual

Join us for a fireside chat with journalist, author and filmmaker Alex Kotlowitz.

Alex’s most notable books are An American Summer: Love and Death in Chicago and the award-winning national bestseller There Are No Children Here. Known not just for print, our guest also won an Emmy for the 2011 documentary The Interrupters.

Our fireside chat will be moderated by Pulitzer Prize-winning Chicago Tribune columnist Mary Schmich. Alex and Mary will have a forty-five minute wide ranging discussion followed by about fifteen minutes to answer your questions.

Please click the link below to join the webinar:
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This program is in partnership with Reading Across Illinois Library System (RAILS) consortium. 

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Programs |

TAGS: | Author Visit |

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Phone: 630-584-0076 x1
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Tue, May 04 9:00AM to 9:00PM
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Sat, May 08 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, May 09 12:00PM to 5:00PM
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Thu, May 06, 10:00am - 10:30am
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Fireside Chat with Author Alex Kotlowitz - Virtual Author Visit
Thu, May 06, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Join us for a fireside chat with journalist, author and filmmaker Alex Kotlowitz.
Fun with Math Kit - For Ages 3-6
Fri, May 07, 9:00am - 10:00am
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Fine Motor Fun - For Ages 3-6
Fri, May 07, 9:00am - 10:00am
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Sensory Activities to GO! - For Ages 3+
Fri, May 07, 9:00am - 10:00am
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St. Charles Writers Group
Sat, May 08, 9:15am - 12:15pm
The St. Charles Writers Group is a workshop for novice or experienced writers that meets the second and the fourth Saturday of each month.
Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center - Your City @ Home
Sat, May 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Take a docent-led tour of the Karkomi Holocaust Exhibition, a place for both those familiar with the Holocaust and those learning about it for the first time.Register
TUG Career Services Welcomes Kevin Crews - Learn & Network with TUG & the Library
Mon, May 10, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Online via Zoom, https://zoom.us/j/95587143048
Please join TUG Career Services and Business Reference Librarian Chris Flood as they welcome speakers who present the latest updates on career management, job-seeking skills, education and training.
Lit Loot - Grades 6-12
Mon, May 10, 9:00pm - 9:10pm
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MS Word - Virtual Computer Instructional Video
Tue, May 11, All day
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MS Excel - Virtual Computer Instructional Video
Tue, May 11, All day
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MS PowerPoint - Virtual Computer Instructional Video
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All Ages Story Time - All Ages
Tue, May 11, 10:00am - 10:30am
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Second Tuesday Book Discussion - Virtual Discussion
Tue, May 11, 10:00am - 11:30am
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Anime Club - Grades 6-12
Tue, May 11, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
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Watch anime and share your thoughts on your favorites, costumes are welcome!
Second Tuesday Book Discussion - Virtual Discussion
Tue, May 11, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
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Storytime with the Nature Center - For All Ages
Wed, May 12, 10:00am - 12:00pm
LeRoy Oakes Nature Center
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T-Rex Trickshots - All Ages
Wed, May 12, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
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Bluestem Book Discussion - For Grades 3-5
Wed, May 12, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
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Gardening Myths and Misinformation - Barriers to Good Gardening
Wed, May 12, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
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LinkedIn Basics - Interactive Zoom Meeting With Tech Instructor Susan Aguilar
Wed, May 12, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Online via Zoom, https://zoom.us/j/97530183697
Learn the basics of LInkedIn: you will create a profile in the class if you don’t have one already, learn to navigate the site, and how to make connections.
All Ages Story Time - All Ages
Thu, May 13, 10:00am - 10:30am
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Parenting Book Discussion - For Adults
Thu, May 13, 8:00pm - 8:45pm
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Junior Historians - For All Ages
Fri, May 14, 11:00am - 11:30am
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The Art Institute of Chicago - Your City @ Home
Sat, May 15, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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Google Docs - Virtual Computer Instructional Video
Tue, May 18, All day
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Google Sheets - Virtual Computer Instructional Video
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Google Slides - Virtual Computer Instructional Video
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All Ages Story Time - All Ages
Tue, May 18, 10:00am - 10:30am
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Wed, May 19, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Online via Zoom
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LinkedIn 2.0 - Interactive Zoom Meeting with Lauren Milligan
Wed, May 19, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
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All Ages Story Time - All Ages
Thu, May 20, 10:00am - 10:30am
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Diverse Voices Book Club - For Grades 3-8
Thu, May 20, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
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Diverse Voices Book Club - For Adults
Thu, May 20, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
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Great Decisions - Online via Zoom
Thu, May 20, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
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Brain Break Kit - For Grades K-5
Fri, May 21, 9:00am - 10:00am
New date Friday, April 30, 9:00am - 10:00am
Kits available starting today while supplies last! Call 630-584-9390 to make an appointment to pick one up or drop in to grab one from the Youth Services (if available).
Rescheduled
Grab N' Go STEAM - For Grades K-5
Fri, May 21, 9:00am - 10:00am
New date Friday, April 30, 9:00am - 10:00am
Kits available starting today while supplies last! Call 630-584-9390 to make an appointment to pick one up or drop in to grab one from the Youth Services (if available).
St. Charles Writers Group
Sat, May 22, 9:15am - 12:15pm
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Mon, May 24, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
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MS Word - Virtual Computer Instructional Video
Tue, May 25, All day
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MS Excel - Virtual Computer Instructional Video
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MS PowerPoint - Virtual Computer Instructional Video
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Tue, May 25, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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Thu, May 27, 9:00am - 9:30am
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Pop! Bang! Fizz! 2 Go! - For Grades 3-8
Fri, May 28, 9:00am - 10:00am
New date Friday, April 30, 9:00am - 10:00am
Kits available starting today while supplies last! Call 630-584-9390 to make an appointment to pick one up or drop in to grab one from the Youth Services (if available).
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Crafternoon Kit - For Grades K-8
Fri, May 28, 9:00am - 10:00am
New date Friday, April 30, 9:00am - 10:00am
Kits available starting today while supplies last! Call 630-584-9390 to make an appointment to pick one up or drop in to grab one from the Youth Services (if available).
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Sat, May 29, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Library Closed - Holiday Observance
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