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BabyFest Book Challenge

150th Anniversary Special
2024-05-06 00:00:00 2024-05-06 23:59:00 America/Chicago BabyFest Book Challenge 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! Main Library -

Monday, May 06
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Add to Calendar 2024-05-06 00:00:00 2024-05-06 23:59:00 America/Chicago BabyFest Book Challenge 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! 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!

For current and soon-to-be caregivers and babies up to 18 months. Register using the Beanstack app or pick up a paper reading log in person at any library location. 

Let's celebrate books, babies, and a milestone anniversary with every page turned. Read 150 books with your baby or baby-to-be during the month of May! 

Visit https://gailborden.beanstack.org/reader365 to register! If you prefer a paper log, please pick up a copy at any library location.  You can also download a copy - Baby_Fest_Book_Challenge.pdf

Upon completing the challenge, celebrate your achievement with a special prize! Prizes will be available beginning May 15th at Main Library in the Early Learning Center, and at Rakow Branch and South Elgin Branch. Prizes must be picked up by Friday, June 7. 

AGE GROUP: | Baby & Toddler | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Activity |

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BabyFest Book Challenge - 150th Anniversary Special
Fri, May 17, 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!
Awakenings Art Reception-- - featuring art, music, stories and light refreshments
Fri, May 17, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Elgin Room
May is Mental Health Awareness Month! Please join us for a special reception featuring Elgin's Awakenings Art Project. The group supports and showcases the work of artists in mental health recovery.
BabyFest Book Challenge - 150th Anniversary Special
Sat, May 18, 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!
Passport Event
Sat, May 18, 9:00am - 1:00pm
Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms ABC
Passport Event
Estrategias de pronunciación - Pronunciation Strategies
Sat, May 18, 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.
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Food and Wine Online
Sat, May 18, 10:00am - 11:00am
Rakow Branch - Rakow - Living Room
Oenophiles and gourmands rejoice - websites and apps related to cooking, dining out and imbibing abound! This class will show some of the best. Registration Required.
Miss Make Believe! - Family Event
Sat, May 18, 11:00am - 11:45am
South Elgin Branch - South Elgin - Hoffer Room
We invite you to the world of creativity and kindness as Miss Make-Believe entertains us with magic, puppets and original music. Guaranteed laughter and big smiles!
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Información sobre Ciudadanía y Renovación de DACA en español - Citizenship and DACA Renewal Information in Spanish
Sat, May 18, 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.
Clases de computación en español- Básicos de computación - Computer Classes in Spanish- Basics of Computing
Sat, May 18, 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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Manga and Anime Club for Grades 6-12
Sat, May 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Sally Lee Fox & Eagle Rooms
Drop by to make buttons and tiny merch featuring your favorite characters from Demon Slayer, My Hero Academia, Spy x Family, and more. Bonus: you'll get to watch anime and take home Japanese candy!
Hora de práctica- Básicos de computación
Sat, May 18, 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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