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The Music Salon

with Jim Kendros
2024-05-21 13:00:00 2024-05-21 14:00:00 America/Chicago The Music Salon Music appreciation with acclaimed Composer and Music Researcher Jim Kendros. Enjoy dynamic, enjoyable and highly informative presentations on some of the great composers and their music. Register Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms AB

Tuesday, May 21
1:00pm - 2:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-05-21 13:00:00 2024-05-21 14:00:00 America/Chicago The Music Salon Music appreciation with acclaimed Composer and Music Researcher Jim Kendros. Enjoy dynamic, enjoyable and highly informative presentations on some of the great composers and their music. Register Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms AB

Main Library

Meadows Community Rooms AB

Music appreciation with acclaimed Composer and Music Researcher Jim Kendros. Enjoy dynamic, enjoyable and highly informative presentations on some of the great composers and their music. Register

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Older Adult Interest | Music & Performances | Adult Programs |

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BabyFest Book Challenge - 150th Anniversary Special
Mon, May 13, All day
Main Library
In honor of our library's 150th anniversary, new and soon-to-be caregivers are invited to a challenge. Read 150 books (only 5 per day!) with your baby or baby-to-be all month long and receive a prize!
Elgin Genealogical Society Writers' Group
Mon, May 13, 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - Conference Room
A special interest group that encourages and assists with writing family stories and histories. Participants share their stories for help with ideas, clarification, and resources.
MS Word Series
Mon, May 13, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Computer Training Room
In this series, learn the fundamentals of Microsoft Word to create, format, edit and design. Sponsored by Comcast Internet Essentials.
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Café para Padres- en español- Parents Cafe- In Spanish
Mon, May 13, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Main Library - Meadows Community Room C
Son reuniones donde las personas hablan, participan activamente y escuchan sobre temas como los desafíos y las victorias de criar a una familia, a través de la autorreflexión y el aprendizaje.
Spanish Café / Conversation Group - Café en Español / Grupo de Conversación
Mon, May 13, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
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Dive in to learn Spanish! Intermediate level participants will practice conversations in Spanish by doing activities in the library or visiting places in the community.
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TechKnow Mobile Stop: EPEL Playgroup
Mon, May 13, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Mobile Services - Sprinter
TechKnow Mobile Stop: EPEL Playgroup – Zion Lutheran Church - 330 Griswold St, Elgin, IL 60123
Bookmobile Stop: Old Oaks Estates
Mon, May 13, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Mobile Services - Bookmobile
Bookmobile stop: Old Oaks Estates. Between Joyce Ln and David Dr, Elgin 60120 – 3:00-3:45
Bookmobile Stop: Huff Elementary
Mon, May 13, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
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Bookmobile stop: Huff Elementary – Hastings St. near the school – Elgin 60120 – 4:00-4:45
Bookmobile Stop: St. Francis Park
Mon, May 13, 5:00pm - 5:45pm
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Bookmobile stop: St. Francis Park – near Jefferson and Spring Streets – Elgin 60120 – 5:00-5:45
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Mon, May 13, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
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Esta serie cubrirá las preguntas cívicas en preparación para el examen de ciudadanía. Para obtener más información, comuníquese con Maria Vega de YWCA 773-600-2544. Presentado en español.
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Mon, May 13, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
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MS Excel Series
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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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¡Noche familiar de Lotería! - Family night of Lotería!
Mon, May 13, 7:00pm - 7:45pm
Main Library - Sally Lee Fox & Eagle Rooms
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Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi’s staff will be available to discuss and assist with federal issues you and your family are facing.
Bounce & Rhyme Storytime - Ages 1-3 years old
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Budding Bookworms Preschool Storytime - Ages 3-5 years old
Tue, May 14, 11:15am - 11:45am
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