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Let's Play!

Ages 3-5 years old
2024-07-26 10:00:00 2024-07-26 11:00:00 America/Chicago Let's Play! Ages 3-5 Join us OUTSIDE for fun outdoor activities. Dress appropriately and come ready to play and have fun! Rakow Branch -

Friday, July 26
10:00am - 11:00am

Add to Calendar 2024-07-26 10:00:00 2024-07-26 11:00:00 America/Chicago Let's Play! Ages 3-5 Join us OUTSIDE for fun outdoor activities. Dress appropriately and come ready to play and have fun! Rakow Branch -

Ages 3-5 Join us OUTSIDE for fun outdoor activities. Dress appropriately and come ready to play and have fun!

This is an outdoor program, if there is inclement weather the program will be canceled for that day.

AGE GROUP: | Preschool |

EVENT TYPE: | Activity |

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Rakow Branch
Phone: 847-531-7271
Hours

Today's hours

We're open 9:00AM to 8:00PM

Mon, Jul 14 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jul 15 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jul 16 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jul 17 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jul 18 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jul 19 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jul 20 12:00PM to 5:00PM
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Upcoming Events

Bounce & Rhyme Storytime - Ages 1-3 years old
Wed, Jul 16, 10:00am - 10:30am
South Elgin Branch - South Elgin - Shales Children's Activity Room
Join us for stories, rhymes, and songs in this interactive Storytime. Ages 1-3 years old with adult caregiver.
Registration is now closed
Tiny Tales
Wed, Jul 16, 10:00am - 10:30am
Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms ABC
Enjoy an interactive storytime with your child that includes books, songs, music, and movement. For ages birth - age 2 with an adult caregiver. Drop-in program! No registration required.
Budding Bookworms Preschool Storytime - Ages 3-5 years old
Wed, Jul 16, 10:45am - 11:15am
South Elgin Branch
Preschoolers will enjoy stories, songs, and activities. Ages 3-5 years old
Sprinter: SLOTG Lords Park
Wed, Jul 16, 11:30am - 12:45pm
Mobile Services
Lords Park- 100 Oakwood Blvd, Elgin, IL 60120
Elgin Genealogical Society Research Assistance
Wed, Jul 16, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Library - 2nd Floor - Genealogy
Receive one-on-one genealogy assistance from Elgin Genealogical Society volunteers.
Watercolor Painting Crafternoon (Grades 7-12)
Wed, Jul 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Studio 270
Let's get creative with watercolor painting! Registration encouraged, but not required. Drop-ins are welcome. Grades 7-12.
Registration is now closed
Craft-O-Rama
Wed, Jul 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Sally Lee Fox & Eagle Rooms
Stop by and make fun crafts to take home. All materials supplied. Best for children age 3 and up. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Drop-in program!
Bookmobile Stop: Mulberry Grove Park
Wed, Jul 16, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Mobile Services
Bookmobile stop: Mulberry Grove Park – 1770 Newbridge Cr. – Elgin 60123 – 3:00-3:45
Bookmobile Stop: Westridge Boulevard
Wed, Jul 16, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Mobile Services
Bookmobile stop: Westridge Blvd. & Cedarfield Dr. – Bartlett 60103 – 4:00-4:30
Bookmobile Stop: Rushmore Drive
Wed, Jul 16, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Mobile Services
Bookmobile stop: Rushmore Drive, Bartlett 60103 – 4:30-5:00
Bookmobile Stop: Blue Heron Park
Wed, Jul 16, 5:15pm - 6:00pm
Mobile Services
Bookmobile stop: Blue Heron Park – 350 Blue Heron Way – Bartlett 60103 – 5:15-6:00
Go Bilingual de verano en la Biblioteca - Go Bilingual Summer at the Library
Wed, Jul 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - 2nd Floor - Behind Elevators
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.
Registration is now closed
Barely Balanced: Acrobatic Superheroes! 
Wed, Jul 16, 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms ABC,Outdoor Stage
Come laugh, cheer, and become a part of the action! Barely Balanced's Circus Show is packed with family-friendly comedy.
MS Excel Series
Wed, Jul 16, 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.
Registration is now closed
Device Advice
Thu, Jul 17, 9:30am - 11:30am
Rakow Branch - Rakow - Computer Cafe
Get help with common tech issues like Microsoft Office, using a tablet, hotspots, syncing email with your phone, downloading content, and more. Drop in for personalized assistance at your library.
Summer Story Mix for Birth-6
Thu, Jul 17, 10:00am - 10:30am
Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms ABC
Join us for an interactive storytime! Best for kids birth-6 with an adult caregiver. All ages are welcome. Drop-in! No registration required.
Piano Performance - Steve Yoder
Thu, Jul 17, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Lobby - Piano
Piano performance in the lobby by volunteer community members.
Patio Playtime
Thu, Jul 17, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Main Library
Designed for toddlers and preschoolers, this open-ended playtime encourages imagination and fun on our KidSpace outdoor patio. Drop in and play—weather permitting!
Cut the Cable Cord
Thu, Jul 17, 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Library - Elgin Room
Tired of paying an overpriced bill? Learn about how you might be able the “cut the cable cord” in favor of popular streaming subscriptions like Netflix, Hulu and more.
Registration is now closed
Summer Art Explorers: Sandy's Circus! - Grades K-6 (In Person)- Registration required.
Thu, Jul 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Sally Lee Fox & Eagle Rooms
Join Ms. Carrie to explore unique art this summer. We'll learn about an artist or medium, but we'll spend most of our time MAKING ART! This session, let's go to the circus with Alexander Calder!
Registration is now closed
Summer Discover: Doodle & Drop- Grade: 1-5 - Rakow Branch
Thu, Jul 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Rakow Branch - Rakow - Shales Living Room
Come drop in and join with others to learn some new techniques, drawing trends and just...draw!
TechKnow Mobile Stop: Smart Wash Lavanderia
Thu, Jul 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Mobile Services - Sprinter
425 Dundee Ave. – Elgin 60120
Book Bike: Summer Learning on the Go
Thu, Jul 17, 11:30am - 12:45pm
Mobile Services
Location: St. Francis Park
Summer Art Explorers: Sandy's Circus! - Grades K-6 (In Person)- Registration required.
Thu, Jul 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Sally Lee Fox & Eagle Rooms
Join Ms. Carrie to explore unique art this summer. We'll learn about an artist or medium, but we'll spend most of our time MAKING ART! This session, let's go to the circus with Alexander Calder.
Registration is now closed
Duct Tape Crafternoon (Grades 7-12) - Rakow Branch
Thu, Jul 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Rakow Branch - Rakow - Shales Living Room
Learn how to make duct-tape wallets, roses, keychains, and more! Registration encouraged, but not required. Drop-ins are welcome. Grades 7-12.
Discerning the Truth with Marie Lu - K-12 Summer Series Author (9th-12th Grade)
Thu, Jul 17, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Virtual
Explore the intricate world of Legend with Marie Lu as she encourages readers to look beyond the surface and reveal hidden secrets. Please register.
Register
Beat Lab - Digital Media Lab (Grades 7-12)
Thu, Jul 17, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Studio 270 Digital Media Lab
Learn how to make your own beats on Garageband and make them sound epic. Grades 7-12. Registration required.
Tu Dinero, Tu Futuro - Your Money, Your Future
Thu, Jul 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Elgin Room
¿El dinero te confunde? ¿Los términos financieros suenan como otro idioma? No te preocupes, aquí lo vamos a aprender todo.
MS Excel Series
Thu, Jul 17, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
South Elgin Branch
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.
Registration is now closed
Summer Concert on the Lawn - The Illinois Brass Band
Thu, Jul 17, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Outdoor Stage
Come enjoy summer music to include pop, jazz, classical, film, Broadway, patriotic, & Americana selections. Bring a picnic dinner & blanket or chairs and enjoy the music. Please Register
Grupo de Conversación para la Ciudadanía en inglés - En la biblioteca
Thu, Jul 17, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Conference Room
Usando material de USCIS que incluye preguntas de educación cívica, el formulario de solicitud y otros requisitos para la entrevista de ciudadanía. Este grupo de conversación es solo en inglés.
Registration is now closed
Elgin Genealogical Society
Thu, Jul 17, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - Grove Room
Semi-monthly meeting of the Elgin Genealogical Society. No registration required.
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