Skip to main content
close
font 1 font 2 font 3
Reset to standard size
Font size options
Increase or decrease the font size for this website by clicking on the 'A's.
Yellow on Black White on Black Soft Greys Black on Linen Black on White
Reset to default contrast
Contrast options
Choose a color combination to give the most comfortable contrast.

Registration now closed

The Secrets in the Attic:

Restoration of 278 Douglas Avenue
2022-05-19 19:00:00 2022-05-19 20:00:00 America/Chicago The Secrets in the Attic: Discover the secrets found during the renovation of an historic home on Elgin's Douglas Avenue! Scott Savel and Rebecca Hunter of the Elgin Heritage Commission will present this fascinating program. Main Library - Elgin Room

Thursday, May 19
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2022-05-19 19:00:00 2022-05-19 20:00:00 America/Chicago The Secrets in the Attic: Discover the secrets found during the renovation of an historic home on Elgin's Douglas Avenue! Scott Savel and Rebecca Hunter of the Elgin Heritage Commission will present this fascinating program. Main Library - Elgin Room

Main Library

Elgin Room

Discover the secrets found during the renovation of an historic home on Elgin's Douglas Avenue! Scott Savel and Rebecca Hunter of the Elgin Heritage Commission will present this fascinating program.

Contractors working on grant rehabilitation projects sometimes have the opportunity to gain valuable knowledge about the history of the building they're working on. Design Review Subcommittee Chair Scott Savel of All Around Home Improvements will share historical artifacts and extensive family history he discovered while working on 278 Douglas Avenue. Property owner Grant Born received a Mayor's Award in 2017 for revitalizing and rehabilitating buildings on Douglas Avenue. Architectural Historian Rebecca Hunter will join Scott to provide stylistic information and detail early history research that was done for the Heritage Commission Building Plaque awarded in December 2018. 

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | History |

TAGS: | |

Main Library
Phone: 847-742-2411
Hours

Today's hours

We're open 9:00AM to 9:00PM

Mon, Nov 25 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Nov 26 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Nov 27 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Nov 28 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Nov 29 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Nov 30 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Dec 01 12:00PM to 5:00PM
previous
this week
next

Upcoming Events

1, 2, 3 Go!
Wed, Nov 27, 9:15am - 9:45am
Main Library
Families are invited to share stories, rhymes and musical activities together in this interactive storytime. For ages 1-3 with an adult caregiver. Drop-in program! No registration required.
Bookmobile Stop: South Elgin Branch
Wed, Nov 27, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Mobile Services
Bookmobile stop in Butera parking lot
Olmec Origins Guided Tour
Wed, Nov 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library
Join us for a guided tour of this unique exhibit. After a brief history of the Olmecs, we will visit a portion of the exhibit reflecting on the artist and their vision behind the creation.
Registration is now closed
TechKnow Mobile Stop: Centro de Informacion
Wed, Nov 27, 1:30pm - 2:45pm
Mobile Services - Sprinter
TechKnow Mobile stop: Centro de Informacion – 1885 Lin Lor Lane – Elgin 60123
Bookmobile Stop: Willow Lake Estates
Wed, Nov 27, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Mobile Services
Bookmobile stop: Willow Lakes Estates – club house – 161 W. River Road – Elgin 60123 – 2:00-2:45
TechKnow Mobile Stop: Well Child Center
Wed, Nov 27, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Mobile Services - Sprinter
TechKnow Mobile Stop: Well Child Center - 620 Wing St, Elgin, IL 60123
Bookmobile Stop: Highbury Drive
Wed, Nov 27, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Mobile Services
Bookmobile stop: Highbury Dr., east of Waverly – Elgin 60120 – 3:00-3:45
Bookmobile Stop: Woodview Circle
Wed, Nov 27, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Mobile Services
Bookmobile stop: Woodview Circle – corner of Woodview Cr. & Chicago St., Elgin 60120 – 4:00-4:45
Bookmobile Stop: Crestwood Apartments of Elgin
Wed, Nov 27, 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Mobile Services
Bookmobile stop: Crestwood Apts. of Elgin – info office – 45 Poplar Creek Dr. – Elgin 60120 – 5:00-5:45
EARLY LIBRARY CLOSING for the Thanksgiving Holiday - Passport Services Unavailable
Wed, Nov 27, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Main Library
The Main Library, Rakow Branch and South Elgin Branch close at 6 p.m.
LIBRARY CLOSED for the Thanksgiving Holiday - Passport Services Unavailable
Thu, Nov 28, All day
Main Library
All library locations are closed for the Holiday.
See all events