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Mind Games

The Science of Perception Deception

2024-03-06 19:00:00 2024-03-06 20:00:00 America/Chicago Mind Games In this engaging program, William Pack explores the real science of how our brains trick us into seeing and believing things that don’t exist. St. Charles Public Library - Huntley Community Room

Wednesday, March 06
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-03-06 19:00:00 2024-03-06 20:00:00 America/Chicago Mind Games In this engaging program, William Pack explores the real science of how our brains trick us into seeing and believing things that don’t exist. St. Charles Public Library - Huntley Community Room

St. Charles Public Library

Huntley Community Room

In this engaging program, William Pack explores the real science of how our brains trick us into seeing and believing things that don’t exist.

You’ll experience how optical illusions work, why people fall for scams, and how we make thousands of choices every day that are influenced subconsciously. William will also give the attendees proven, scientific, actionable techniques to preserve brain health. At the end, you may be left wondering if your brain has a mind of its own. 

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.
 

 
We're closed Thursday November 28

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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Mon, Dec 02, All day
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Tue, Dec 03, 9:30am - 10:00am
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Tue, Dec 03, 10:30am - 11:00am
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Tue, Dec 03, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
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Wed, Dec 04, 9:30am - 10:00am
Miller Haase Community Room
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Wed, Dec 04, 10:30am - 11:00am
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Wed, Dec 04, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
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Wed, Dec 04, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
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Wed, Dec 04, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
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Thu, Dec 05, 10:00am - 10:30am
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Thu, Dec 05, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
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Thu, Dec 05, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
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Thu, Dec 05, 7:00pm - 8:15pm
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Fri, Dec 06, 10:00am - 10:30am
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Fri, Dec 06, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
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Sat, Dec 07, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
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Sun, Dec 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Mon, Dec 09, 10:00am - 10:30am
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Mon, Dec 09, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
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Connect with your baby for an interactive and engaging story time session full of songs, rhymes and stories! Please register baby only. 

Tue, Dec 10, 9:30am - 10:00am
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Tue, Dec 10, 10:00am - 11:30am
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Tue, Dec 10, 10:30am - 11:00am
Miller Haase Community Room
Interactive story time for children and their parents/caregivers! Please only register your child.

Tue, Dec 10, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
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Tue, Dec 10, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
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