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Elgin’s Children in Poverty: Awareness and Advocacy
2021-10-19 18:30:00 2021-10-19 20:00:00 America/Chicago Elgin’s Children in Poverty: Awareness and Advocacy Local leaders and experts discuss the effects of poverty on women and its impact on our community, especially children. Co-presented by Women On The Brink. Please register. Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms ABC

Tuesday, October 19
6:30pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2021-10-19 18:30:00 2021-10-19 20:00:00 America/Chicago Elgin’s Children in Poverty: Awareness and Advocacy Local leaders and experts discuss the effects of poverty on women and its impact on our community, especially children. Co-presented by Women On The Brink. Please register. Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms ABC

Main Library

Meadows Community Rooms ABC

Local leaders and experts discuss the effects of poverty on women and its impact on our community, especially children. Co-presented by Women On The Brink. Please register.

Guest speakers include:

  • David Kaptain, Mayor of Elgin
  • Pat Chamberlain
  • Steve Moon, Grand Victoria Foundation
  • Mitch Lifson, Children's Advocates For Change
  • Tasha Green Cruzat, Children's Advocates For Change

Panelists include:

  • Nancy Coleman, Alignment Collaborative for Education
  • Lea Conrad, Gretchen S. Vapnar Community Crisis Center
  • Kristi Dahlquist, One Hope United
  • Deb Dempsey, Kane County Regional Office of Education
  • Corey Dixon, Elgin City Council and HHS
  • Pilar Garcia, More at 4
  • Karla Jimenez, School District U46
  • Amber Peters, Elgin Partnership for Early Learning
  • India Smith, YWCA
  • Madeleine Villalobos, Gail Borden Public Library
  • Kris Young, YWCA 

Additional sponsors: AAUW, LWV

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Community |

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Baby Rhyme Time - For ages 0-11 months
Tue, Apr 14, 9:15am - 9:45am
Main Library - Story Room - South
Calling all babies! Join us for singing, clapping, and simple stories at this program. Best for little ones 0-11 months with a parent or caregiver.
Piano Performance - Vito Scalia
Tue, Apr 14, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Lobby - Piano
Piano performance in the lobby by volunteer community members.
1, 2, 3 Go!
Tue, Apr 14, 10:00am - 10:30am
Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms ABC
Families are invited to share stories, rhymes and musical activities together in this interactive storytime. For ages 1-3 with an adult caregiver. *Registration Required
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Bounce & Rhyme Storytime - Ages 0-3
Tue, Apr 14, 10:00am - 10:30am
Rakow Branch - Rakow - Large Exhibit Area
Join us for stories, rhymes, and songs in this interactive Storytime.
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Computers 101 Series
Tue, Apr 14, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Computer Training Room
New to computers or need a refresher on how to get started? Learn how to use the mouse and keyboard, pick up basic computer skills and browse the internet in this series. Sponsored by Comcast.
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Budding Bookworms Preschool Storytime - Ages 3-5
Tue, Apr 14, 10:45am - 11:15am
Rakow Branch - Rakow - Large Exhibit Area
Preschoolers will enjoy stories, songs, and activities.
Tech Mobile Stop: Hanover Landing
Tue, Apr 14, 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Mobile Services
711 E Chicago Street, Elgin IL 60120
Tech Mobile Stop: Mobile Food Pantry - Old Sherman Hospital Parking Lot
Tue, Apr 14, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Mobile Services
901 Center St Elgin, IL 60120
Bookmobile Stop: Lin Lor Ln
Tue, Apr 14, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Mobile Services
Lin Lor Ln. & Airlite St. Elgin
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Book Bites - VIRTUAL for Grades 2-5 on ZOOM
Tue, Apr 14, 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Virtual
Nothing pairs better with an afternoon snack than a great book! Grab a snack & a book you enjoyed & join Ms. Carrie for a ZOOM book chat. We'll share book "bites" & add new titles to our TBR lists.
Elgin Area Memory Cafe'
Tue, Apr 14, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
In The Community
Those with dementia and their care partners are invited for a social event and resources at South Elgin Public Works Building, 1000 Bowes Rd. RSVP 847-289-5848.
K-Pop Afternoon for Grades 6-12
Tue, Apr 14, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Main Library - Studio 270
Are you a fan of Stray Kids, Blackpink, Enhypen, or other K-pop groups? Come enjoy your favorite K-pop songs while you make buttons, shrink-plastic charms, and other crafts.
Bookmobile Stop: N. Clifton
Tue, Apr 14, 4:45pm - 5:45pm
Mobile Services
N. Clifton Ave. & Wolff Ave. Elgin
Clases de Ciudadanía en español - Spanish Citizenship classes
Tue, Apr 14, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Computer Training Room
Esta serie cubrirá las preguntas cívicas en preparación para el examen de ciudadanía. Para obtener más información, comuníquese con Laura Lopez de YWCA Elgin (331) 442-2036. Presentado en español.
Grupo de conversación en inglés en línea o en la biblioteca - English Conversation Group -Main Library and Zoom
Tue, Apr 14, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Meadows Community Room C
Participantes de nivel intermedio, practican conversaciones en inglés, adquieren confianza y mejoran su pronunciación. El grupo es liderado por un tutor de Literacy Connection. Favor registrarse
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Bookmobile Stop: Mulberry Ln
Tue, Apr 14, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Mobile Services
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Library Board Meeting
Tue, Apr 14, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Elgin Room
Monthly meeting of the Library Board which is generally held on the second Tuesday of the month.
Toddler Time - For children 1-2 years old
Wed, Apr 15, 9:15am - 9:35am
Main Library - Story Room - North
This engaging storytime will include short stories, fingerplays, rhymes, and music movement activities with a parent or caregiver. Registration required.
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Bounce & Rhyme Storytime - Ages 0-3
Wed, Apr 15, 9:30am - 10:00am
South Elgin Branch - South Elgin - Shales Children's Activity Room
Join us for stories, rhymes, and songs in this interactive Storytime.
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Toddler Time - For children 1-2 years old
Wed, Apr 15, 10:00am - 10:20am
Main Library - Story Room - North
This engaging storytime will include short stories, fingerplays, rhymes, and music movement activities with a parent or caregiver.
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Budding Bookworms Preschool Storytime - Ages 3-5
Wed, Apr 15, 10:15am - 10:45am
South Elgin Branch - South Elgin - Shales Children's Activity Room
Preschoolers will enjoy stories, songs, and activities.
VPN Basics & Proton Mail
Wed, Apr 15, 10:30am - 11:45am
Main Library - Computer Training Room
Learn how a Virtual Private Network can increase your privacy while accessing the Internet. Stay secure and explore the open source, private and encrypted email service offered by ProtonMail.
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Tech Mobile Stop: Izaak Walton Center
Wed, Apr 15, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Mobile Services
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Elgin Genealogical Society Research Assistance
Wed, Apr 15, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Library - 2nd Floor - Genealogy
Receive one-on-one genealogy assistance from Elgin Genealogical Society volunteers.
Tech Mobile Stop: Ronald D O'Neal Elementary School
Wed, Apr 15, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Mobile Services
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Pinochle Club
Wed, Apr 15, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
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Bookmobile Stop: Mulberry Grove Park
Wed, Apr 15, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Mobile Services
1769 Newbridge Cir. Elgin
Teen Volunteer Hour
Wed, Apr 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
South Elgin Branch - South Elgin - Hoffer Meeting Room
Complete a hands-on volunteer project that benefits the library or one of our community outreach initiatives. Teen volunteers must complete the teen volunteer orientation before participating.
Bookmobile Stop: Ann St.
Wed, Apr 15, 4:45pm - 5:45pm
Mobile Services
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Pizza & Books
Wed, Apr 15, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Main Library - Studio 270
Share your current favorite, listen to what others are reading, and learn about new teen books you will love, and of course, pizza. Registration Required.
Go Bilingual en la Biblioteca - Go Bilingual at the Library
Wed, Apr 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Elgin Room
Aprende en la biblioteca. Participa con otras personas que hablan español o inglés como primer idioma. Learn at the Library with native English and Spanish speakers.
Bookmobile Stop: Deer Pointe
Wed, Apr 15, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Mobile Services
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MS Excel Series
Wed, Apr 15, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - Computer Training Room
In this series, learn how to use Microsoft Excel to manipulate, format, and organize numbers and other types of data. Sponsored by Comcast Internet Essentials.
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Walking Book Club - On Isabella Street by Genevieve Graham
Wed, Apr 15, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library
The Walking Book Club meets weekly on Wednesday evenings at 7:00 pm to walk. The book discussion is held on the last Wednesday of the month at 7:45 pm at the Main Library.
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