The Big Read Book Discussions
After you finish Tim O’Brien’s classic novel of the Vietnam experience, share your insights with fellow readers at any of the following community book discussions:
Sun. Oct. 6th 2013 2 p.m.—4 p.m.
St. Hugh of Lincoln Episcopal Church
36W957 Highland Ave, Elgin, IL 60123
Mon. Oct. 7th , 2013 9 a.m.—11 a.m.
Colonial Café
600 S McLean Blvd Elgin, IL 60123
Mon. Oct. 7th , 2013 1:30 p.m.—3:30 p.m.
Judson University, Benjamin P. Browne Library, Room M327, located in the Harm A. Weber Academic Center, 1151 N. State St., Elgin, IL 60123
Judson University Campus Map
Tue. Oct. 8th, 2013 12 p.m.—2 p.m.
Sam’s Club
1000 S. Randall Rd. Elgin, IL 60123
Tue. Oct. 8th, 2013 7 p.m—9 p.m.
Barnes & Noble
1468 Spring Hill Ring Rd West Dundee, IL 60118
Wed. Oct. 9th, 2013 10 a.m.—12 p.m.
First Congregational Church of Elgin
256 E. Chicago Street Elgin, IL 60120
Wed. Oct. 9th, 2013 12 p.m.—2 p.m. Brown Bag Lunch
Elgin Area Historical Society
360 Park St Elgin, IL 60120
Wed. Oct. 9th, 2013 6 p.m.—8 p.m.
Al’s Café & Creamery
43 Dupage Ct Elgin, IL 60120
Thurs. Oct. 10th, 2013 12 p.m.—2 p.m. with President David Sam
Elgin Community College
1700 Spartan Dr Elgin, IL 60123
Thurs. Oct. 10th, 2013 6:30-8:30 p.m. with Head of School, Seth Hanford
Elgin Academy Campus – Rider Center Library
350 Park Street Elgin, IL 60120
For a PDF of Elgin Academy's campus map, click here.
Fri. Oct. 11th, 2013 2 p.m.—4 p.m.
Elgin Books
66 S. Grove Ave Elgin, IL 60120
Sat. Oct. 12th, 2013 1 p.m.—3 p.m.
Elgin Books
Grove Ave Elgin, IL 60120
Sat. Oct. 12th, 2013 3 p.m—5 p.m.
Barnes & Noble
1468 Spring Hill Ring Rd West Dundee, IL 60118
Sun. Oct. 13, 2013 2 p.m.—4 p.m.
Episcopal Church of the Redeemer
40 Center Street, Elgin, IL 60120
Mon. Oct. 14th, 2013 3 p.m.—5 p.m.
Gail Borden Public Library Rakow Branch
2751 W. Bowes Rd. Elgin, IL 60124
This will be a multi-generational book discussion.
Mon., Oct. 14th, 2013 7 p.m.-- 8 p.m.
This will be an online book discussion through the Gail Borden Public Library Facebook page. Search "Gail Borden Public Library" on Facebook.
Tue. Oct. 15th, 2013 6:30 p.m.—8:30 p.m.
Elgin Public House
219 E. Chicago St. Elgin, IL 60120
Tue. Oct. 15th, 2013 7 p.m. -- 8 p.m.
Cornerstone United Methodist Church
41W170 Russell Rd., Elgin, IL 60124
Wed. Oct. 16th, 2013 1 p.m.—3 p.m. with Mayor David Kaptain
Chooch’s Pizzeria
64 S Grove Ave Elgin, IL 60120
Wed. Oct. 16th, 2013 7 p.m.—9 p.m.
American Legion Post 57
820 N Liberty St. Elgin, IL 60120
Thurs. Oct. 17th, 2013 6 p.m.—8 p.m.
Books At Sunset/Wesley United Methodist Church
Wesley United Methodist Church
1070 South St. Elgin, IL 60123
Thurs. Oct. 17th, 2013 6:30 p.m.—8:30 p.m.
Bethlehem Lutheran
340 Grand Blvd Elgin, IL 60120
Sat. Oct. 19th, 2013 2 p.m.—4 p.m. The Big BIG READ
Gail Borden Public Library
270 N. Grove, Elgin IL 60120