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Armchair Generals

Emancipation Road, Part 1: 1625-1863: The Shadow of Slavery
2024-05-14 11:45:00 2024-05-14 13:15:00 America/Chicago Armchair Generals Monthly Civil War discussion group. Meets 2nd Wednesdays, 11:45am-1:15pm. No registration. Main Library - Meadows Community Room C

Tuesday, May 14
11:45am - 1:15pm

Add to Calendar 2024-05-14 11:45:00 2024-05-14 13:15:00 America/Chicago Armchair Generals Monthly Civil War discussion group. Meets 2nd Wednesdays, 11:45am-1:15pm. No registration. Main Library - Meadows Community Room C

Main Library

Meadows Community Room C

Monthly Civil War discussion group. Meets 2nd Wednesdays, 11:45am-1:15pm. No registration.

This first episode takes a look into the history of slavery in the United States, from the beginnings of the Atlantic slave trade to the Civil War.

Kanopy Streaming, 48 minutes. 

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Older Adult Interest | Films | Book Clubs & Discussion Groups | Adult Programs |

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BabyFest Book Challenge - 150th Anniversary Special
Fri, May 03, 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!
Model Railroad Exhibition
Fri, May 03, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms ABC
Drop by to see the fun and inspiring Ho Scale Model Railroading exhibit, including pieces from the 1870s in honor of our 150th anniversary. Provided by the Kane County Model Railroad Club.
Welcome Baby!
Fri, May 03, 10:00am - 10:30am
Main Library - Story Room - South
Join us for this information session designed for families with babies up to age one. Learn about programs and resources to support your baby's early literacy development.
TechKnow Mobile - Device Advice : Senior Services - Digital Equity
Fri, May 03, 10:00am - 11:30am
Mobile Services - Sprinter
Digital Equity Stop: Senior Services – 205 Fulton St. - Elgin 60120 - Located inside Senior Services.
BabyFest Book Challenge - 150th Anniversary Special
Sat, May 04, 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!
Model Railroad Exhibition
Sat, May 04, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms ABC
Drop by to see the fun and inspiring Ho Scale Model Railroading exhibit, including pieces from the 1870s in honor of our 150th anniversary. Provided by the Kane County Model Railroad Club.
Bookmobile Stop: Veneto Park
Sat, May 04, 9:30am - 10:00am
Mobile Services - Bookmobile
Bookmobile stop: Veneto Park – on Tuscany Dr. – Streamwood 60107 – 9:30-10:00
Welcome Baby!
Sat, May 04, 10:00am - 10:30am
Main Library - Story Room - South
Join us for this information session designed for families with babies up to age one. Learn about programs and resources to support your baby's early literacy development.
Estrategias de pronunciación - Pronunciation Strategies
Sat, May 04, 10:00am - 11:45am
Main Library - Grove Room
En este curso aprenderás como mejorar tu inglés a través de la pronunciación. Practicaras el uso correcto de la entonación y acento. La clase es para nivel de conversación intermedio.
Bookmobile Stop: Buckskin Lane Park
Sat, May 04, 10:15am - 10:45am
Mobile Services - Bookmobile
Bookmobile stop: Buckskin Lane Park – Streamwood 60107 – 10:15-10:45
Bookmobile Stop: Littleton Trail
Sat, May 04, 11:00am - 11:30am
Mobile Services - Bookmobile
Bookmobile stop: Littleton Trail – near Keystone Ct., Elgin 60120 - 11:00-11:30
Mom & Me Storytime Tea
Sat, May 04, 11:00am - 11:45am
South Elgin Branch - South Elgin - Hoffer Room
Ages 3-6. Join us for stories, songs and fun activities as we celebrate Mom!
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Información sobre Ciudadanía y Renovación de DACA en español - Citizenship and DACA Renewal Information in Spanish
Sat, May 04, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Main Library - Librarian Appointment Room,Conference Room
Conozca más sobre los servicios de ciudadanía y renovación de DACA que ofrecemos. No necesita registrarse. En asociación con YWCA Elgin. Becas están disponibles para aquellos que califiquen.
Bookmobile Stop: Cannon Crossing Park
Sat, May 04, 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Mobile Services - Bookmobile
Bookmobile stop: Cannon Crossing Park – 1675 Nicholson Dr. – Hoffman Estates 60192 – 12:00-12:30
Piano performance by Ben Brictson
Sat, May 04, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Main Library - Lobby - Piano
Piano performance in the lobby by volunteer community members.
Bookmobile Stop: Ivy Ridge Drive
Sat, May 04, 12:45pm - 1:15pm
Mobile Services - Bookmobile
Bookmobile stop: Ivy Ridge Drive – Hoffman Estates 60192 – 12:45-1:15
Clases de computación en español- Básicos de computación - Computer Classes in Spanish- Basics of Computing
Sat, May 04, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Computer Training Room
Estas clases son para principiantes, para aprender destrezas básicas. No hay costo ni hay que tener tarjeta de la biblioteca. En español.
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Hora de práctica- Básicos de computación
Sat, May 04, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Main Library - Computer Training Room
Quieres sentirte más confiado aplicando lo que aprendiste en tu clase de computación en español?
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