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Registration opens:
September 02nd, 2025

1993 Brown’s Chicken Murders Author Patrick Wohl
2025-09-29 19:00:00 2025-09-29 20:00:00 America/Chicago 1993 Brown’s Chicken Murders Author Patrick Wohl Author and Attorney Patrick Wohl talks about his latest true-crime book of the Brown’s Chicken massacre, a decades-long manhunt and the trails that followed. Ela Area Public Library - Meeting Room A and B (R117)

Monday, September 29
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-09-29 19:00:00 2025-09-29 20:00:00 America/Chicago 1993 Brown’s Chicken Murders Author Patrick Wohl Author and Attorney Patrick Wohl talks about his latest true-crime book of the Brown’s Chicken massacre, a decades-long manhunt and the trails that followed. Ela Area Public Library - Meeting Room A and B (R117)

Ela Area Public Library

Meeting Room A and B (R117)

Author and Attorney Patrick Wohl talks about his latest true-crime book of the Brown’s Chicken massacre, a decades-long manhunt and the trails that followed.

Author and Attorney Patrick Wohl talks about his latest true-crime book of the Brown’s Chicken massacre, a decades-long manhunt and the trails that followed. “Something Big” shares a comprehensive behind-the-scenes look at the murders where two men shot to death seven people inside the Palatine restaurant in 1993. Copies of Wohl’s book are available for purchase at the program.

AGE GROUP: | Older Adults | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Lectures and Performances |

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Ela Area Public Library
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Drop-In Craft - emoji peapods
Sat, Aug 30, 9:30am - 4:00pm
Ela Area Public Library - Children's Program Room A (R187)
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Sun, Aug 31, 12:30pm - 4:00pm
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Holiday Closing
Mon, Sep 01, All day
Ela Area Public Library - Meeting Room A and B (R117)
The library will be closed all day.
(ESL) English as a Second Language - Inglés como Segundo Idioma
Tue, Sep 02, 9:15am - 12:15pm
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Alzheimer's Support Group
Tue, Sep 02, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Ela Area Public Library - 2nd Floor Conference Room
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HVAC Replacement Project Bid Opening
Thu, Sep 04, 10:00am - 12:00pm
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Fri, Sep 05, 10:00am - 11:00am
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Books are available in large print,... more
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Mon, Sep 08, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
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Rotary Club of Lake Zurich - Rotary Club Meeting
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Ela Area Public Library - Meeting Room B (R117B)
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Ela Area Public Library - Meeting Room A and B (R117)
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Ela Area Public Library - Meeting Room B (R117B)
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Ela Area Public Library - Children's Program Room B (R186)
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Memory Cafe
Tue, Sep 16, 10:00am - 11:30am
Ela Area Public Library - Meeting Room A (R117A)
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Great Decisions
Tue, Sep 16, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Ela Area Public Library - Meeting Room A (R117A)
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Wooden Mandala Wind Chime
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Ela Area Public Library - Forge Makerspace Room (R168)
Paint your very own wooden wind chime to... more
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Board of Trustees Regular Monthly meeting - Board of Trustees meeting
Tue, Sep 16, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
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Finding the Clues: Then and Now with Steve Burns (Zoom)
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Ela Area Public Library - Children's Program Room A and B (R186-187)
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Ela Area Public Library - 2nd Floor Conference Room
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Sports Betting and the History of Sports (Zoom)
Wed, Sep 17, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Ela Area Public Library - Meeting Room A and B (R117)
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Registration opens Tuesday, September 2 2025 at 9:00am
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Thu, Sep 18, 9:15am - 12:15pm
Ela Area Public Library - Meeting Room B (R117B)
Free English Classes for adults at the... more
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Thu, Sep 18, 9:30am - 10:00am
Ela Area Public Library - Children's Program Room B (R186)
There's no sitting still in this lively... more
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Thu, Sep 18, 10:30am - 11:15am
Ela Area Public Library - Children's Program Room B (R186)
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Firearm Lock Distribution Event
Thu, Sep 18, 2:00pm - 6:00pm
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Google Docs
Thu, Sep 18, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Ela Area Public Library - Adult Computer Lab (R202)
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Registration opens Tuesday, September 2 2025 at 9:00am
Ask a Master Gardener
Thu, Sep 18, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
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Churros Y Chocolate - Library Cardholder Appreciation Event
Thu, Sep 18, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Ela Area Public Library
Stop by the Library with your card to... more
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Crochet Club
Thu, Sep 18, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Ela Area Public Library - Meeting Room A (R117A)
Whether you're a beginner looking to... more
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Back to School (Zoom) - Making the Most of School Records with Tina Beaird
Thu, Sep 18, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Fri, Sep 19, 10:00am - 11:00am
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Learn and practice through play!... more
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Drop-In Craft - 3D pumpkins
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Stop by the Children's Department to... more
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Stop by with your kiddo for a casual... more
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Graphic Novel Book Club (grades 3-5)
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Pie Dough Mastered
Thu, Sep 25, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Ela Area Public Library - Meeting Room A and B (R117)
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Registration opens Tuesday, September 2 2025 at 9:00am
Queer Book Club - Murder in the Dressing Room by Holly Stars
Thu, Sep 25, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Ela Area Public Library - 2nd Floor Conference Room
A welcoming and safe space to explore,... more
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Registration opens Tuesday, September 2 2025 at 9:00am
Baby Storytime (0-18 months)
Fri, Sep 26, 10:00am - 11:00am
Ela Area Public Library - Children's Program Room A and B (R186-187)
So much more than stories! Drop in for... more
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Ela Library Quilt Talks - FABRIC WORKSHOP DAY - ELQT FABRIC WORKSHOP DAY
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Ela Area Public Library - Meeting Room A (R117A)
Join us in our Fabric Workshop Day. Use... more
Join us in our Fabric Workshop Day. Use our spacious meeting room to work on your quilting projects! Sewing machines, cutting mats, iron and sewing notions will be available for use.
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Mon, Sep 29, 9:30am - 10:00am
Ela Area Public Library - Children's Program Room B (R186)
There's no sitting still in this lively... more
There's no sitting still in this lively storytime! Together we'll enjoy stories, songs, and rhymes all selected to engage your active toddler. For ages 18-35 months with an adult.
Registration opens Tuesday, September 2 2025 at 9:00am
Drop-In Storytime
Mon, Sep 29, 10:30am - 11:00am
Ela Area Public Library - Children's Program Room B (R186)
Stop by with your kiddo for a casual... more
Stop by with your kiddo for a casual storytime experience.
Pajama Family Storytime
Mon, Sep 29, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Ela Area Public Library - Children's Program Room B (R186)
Gather the whole family for fun and cozy... more
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1993 Brown’s Chicken Murders Author Patrick Wohl
Mon, Sep 29, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Ela Area Public Library - Meeting Room A and B (R117)
Author and Attorney Patrick Wohl talks... more
Author and Attorney Patrick Wohl talks about his latest true-crime book of the Brown’s Chicken massacre, a decades-long manhunt and the trails that followed.
Registration opens Tuesday, September 2 2025 at 9:00am
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