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Happy 150th Birthday Gail Borden Library at Rakow Branch!

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2024-07-24 11:00:00 2024-07-24 12:00:00 America/Chicago Happy 150th Birthday Gail Borden Library at Rakow Branch! Come join us for an old-fashioned birthday party! Games, cupcake decorating, and fun! Drop in event. Rakow Branch - Rakow - Awning

Wednesday, July 24
11:00am - 12:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-07-24 11:00:00 2024-07-24 12:00:00 America/Chicago Happy 150th Birthday Gail Borden Library at Rakow Branch! Come join us for an old-fashioned birthday party! Games, cupcake decorating, and fun! Drop in event. Rakow Branch - Rakow - Awning

Rakow Branch

Rakow - Awning

Come join us for an old-fashioned birthday party! Games, cupcake decorating, and fun! Drop in event.

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Rakow Branch
Phone: 847-531-7271
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Today's hours

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

Mon, May 19 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, May 20 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, May 21 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, May 22 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, May 23 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, May 24 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, May 25 12:00PM to 5:00PM
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Move n' Play - Ages 1-2 years old
Mon, May 19, 9:30am - 10:30am
Rakow Branch - Rakow - Shales Living Room
Gross and fine motor play for littles as they have fun making new friends. Ages 1-2 years old with adult caregiver.
Cancelled
South Elgin Bookmobile Stop - By South Elgin branch
Mon, May 19, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Mobile Services
Bookmobile Stop in the Freshway parking lot
Singer Featherweight Friends
Mon, May 19, 11:30am - 4:30pm
Main Library - Sally Lee Fox & Eagle Rooms
Come sew with fellow Singer Featherweight machine users, make new friends, learn new tips and tricks. Please bring your own machine and supplies. Ideas & suggestions offered Registration Recommended
Registration is now closed
100 Favorite Classic Hollywood Films - From the 1930s, 40s, & 50s
Mon, May 19, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Main Library - Elgin Room
Author Gary Koca will discuss the Golden Age of Hollywood with a presentation on his book, 100 Favorite Classic Hollywood Films from the 1930s, 40s, and 50s tying into our Hollywood Costume exhibit.
Registration is now closed
Rakow Readers
Mon, May 19, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Rakow Branch - Rakow - Shales Living Room
Join us in the Shales Living Room for a lively discussion of a Table for Two by Amor Towles in May, and The Curse of Pietro Houdini by Derek B. Miller in June.
TechKnow Mobile Stop: Greater Family Health
Mon, May 19, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Mobile Services - Sprinter
373 Summit St, Elgin, IL 60120
Bookmobile Stop: Century Oaks Park
Mon, May 19, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Mobile Services
Bookmobile stop: 1300 N McLean Blvd – at Sheffield Dr. – Elgin 60123 – 3:00-3:45
Bookmobile Stop: Hunter’s Ridge Apartments
Mon, May 19, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Mobile Services
Bookmobile stop: Hunter’s Ridge Apts. – southeast parking lot – 1068 Todd Farm Rd. - Elgin 60123 – 4:00-4:45
Teen Volunteer Hour
Mon, May 19, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Main Library - Meadows Community Room A
Teens in grades 7-12 are invited to volunteer at the library. Teen volunteers participate in a diverse range of services that enhance the library experience, making it a welcoming place for everyone.
Registration is now closed
Hora de práctica- Básicos de computación
Mon, May 19, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Main Library - Computer Training Room
Quieres sentirte más confiado aplicando lo que aprendiste en tu clase de computación en español?
Bookmobile Stop: Mark Avenue/Greater Grace Church
Mon, May 19, 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Mobile Services
Bookmobile stop: Mark Ave./Greater Grace Church – 991 Deborah Ave. – Elgin 60123 – 5:00-5:45
Evening Chess Club
Mon, May 19, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - 2nd Floor - Behind Elevators
Join fellow chess players of all ages and skill levels on the 1st and 3rd Monday of the month for this open play program! Chess sets will be provided.
Contemporary Book Group - Rednecks by Taylor Brown
Mon, May 19, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms AB
The Contemporary Book Group meets on the third Monday of each month at 7:00 pm at the Main Library to discuss current, interesting books in assorted genres. This month's meeting will be in Meadows AB.
Video Conferencing Basics - from DigitalLearn
Mon, May 19, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Conference Room
Learn how to create a Zoom account and build confidence when using features of the platform in an online meeting.
Registration is now closed
Concert Guest Pass: Chamber Music on the Fox - - Moonshine Sonata w/Kruger Brothers and the Kontras Quartet
Mon, May 19, 7:30pm - 9:30pm
In The Community
Guest pass to attend the Chamber Music on the Fox performance at The Haight - 166 Symphony Way - Elgin, IL
Bounce & Rhyme Storytime - Ages 1-3 years old
Tue, May 20, 9:15am - 9:45am
Rakow Branch - Rakow - Large Exhibit Area
Join us for stories, rhymes, and songs in this interactive Storytime. Ages 1-3 years old with adult caregiver.
Registration is now closed
Bounce & Rhyme Storytime - Ages 1-3 years old
Tue, May 20, 10:00am - 10:30am
Rakow Branch
Join us for stories, rhymes, and songs in this interactive Storytime. Ages 1-3 years old with adult caregiver.
Registration is now closed
Selling on eBay
Tue, May 20, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Computer Training Room
Learn how to create an auction, employ selling strategies to maximize profit, navigate eBay's rules and earn seller ratings that boost future business.
Registration is now closed
Cancelled
ThinkFirst for Life
Tue, May 20, 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Library
Michelle Larsen from the ThinkFirst National Injury Prevention Foundation will share safe driving techniques and strategies that lead to continued independence for the mature driving community.
Budding Bookworms Preschool Storytime - Ages 3-5 years old
Tue, May 20, 10:45am - 11:15am
Rakow Branch - Rakow - Large Exhibit Area
Preschoolers will enjoy stories, songs, and activities. Ages 3-5 years old
Registration is now closed
Career Coach in the Library
Tue, May 20, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Computer Training Room
Drop in for a consultation with a Career Coach from workNet Batavia!
Bookmobile Stop: Westwind Towers
Tue, May 20, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Mobile Services
Bookmobile stop: State Street Towers – main entrance – 104 S. State St. – Elgin 60123 – 2:00-2:45
Bookmobile Stop: Eastside Neighborhood Garden
Tue, May 20, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Mobile Services
Bookmobile stop: Eastside Neighborhood Garden – Borsford Pl., near Channing & Division – Elgin 60120 – 3:00-3:45
TechKnow Mobile Stop: Well Child Center
Tue, May 20, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Mobile Services - Sprinter
Well Child Center - 620 Wing St, Elgin, IL 60123
Bookmobile Stop: Buena Vista Apartments & Townhomes
Tue, May 20, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Mobile Services
Bookmobile stop: Buena Vista Apts. & Townhomes – Large playground in back off Amanda Cr. – Elgin 60123 - 4:00-4:45
Clases de Ciudadanía en español - Spanish Citizenship classes
Tue, May 20, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms AB
Esta serie cubrirá las preguntas cívicas en preparación para el examen de ciudadanía. Para obtener más información, comuníquese con Annie Jarvis de YWCA (331) 442-6358. Presentado en español.
Decorar cajas de tesoro - Noche Bilingüe de arte familiar - Decorating treasure boxes - Bilingual Family Art Night
Tue, May 20, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Sally Lee Fox & Eagle Rooms
¡Ajoi, compañero! ¡Has encontrado una caja de tesoros! ¡Ahora prepárate para decorar y personalizar tu caja en familia!
This event is full
Grupo de Conversación en Inglés en línea o en la Biblioteca - English Conversation Group -Hybrid-Main Library and Zoom
Tue, May 20, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Grove Room
Participantes de nivel intermedio, practican conversaciones en inglés, adquieren confianza y mejoran su pronunciación. El grupo es liderado por un tutor de Literacy Connection. Favor registrarse
Registration is now closed
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