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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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Wed, Feb 19 9:00AM to 8:00PM
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Fri, Feb 21 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Feb 22 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Feb 23 12:00PM to 5:00PM
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Bounce & Rhyme Storytime - Ages 1-3 years old
Wed, Feb 19, 9:15am - 9:45am
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
Supported Storytime and Playgroup
Wed, Feb 19, 9:15am - 10:00am
Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms BC
Children and families of all abilities are invited to enjoy stories, music, and play! Best for ages 0-6 with a caregiver.
Bounce & Rhyme Storytime - Ages 1-3 years old
Wed, Feb 19, 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
Budding Bookworms Preschool Storytime - Ages 3-5 years old
Wed, Feb 19, 10:45am - 11:15am
Rakow Branch
Preschoolers will enjoy stories, songs, and activities. Ages 3-5 years old
Registration is now closed
Bookmobile Stop: South Elgin branch
Wed, Feb 19, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Mobile Services
Bookmobile Stop in Freshway parking lot
Elgin Genealogical Society Research Assistance
Wed, Feb 19, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Library - 2nd Floor - Genealogy
Receive one-on-one genealogy assistance from Elgin Genealogical Society volunteers.
Bookmobile Stop: Willow Lake Estates
Wed, Feb 19, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Mobile Services
Bookmobile stop: Willow Lakes Estates – club house – 161 W. River Road – Elgin 60123 – 2:00-2:45
Bookmobile Stop: Highbury Drive
Wed, Feb 19, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Mobile Services
Bookmobile stop: Highbury Dr., east of Waverly – Elgin 60120 – 3:00-3:45
Bookmobile Stop: Woodview Circle
Wed, Feb 19, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Mobile Services
Bookmobile stop: Woodview Circle – corner of Woodview Cr. & Chicago St., Elgin 60120 – 4:00-4:45
Bookmobile Stop: Crestwood Apartments of Elgin
Wed, Feb 19, 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Mobile Services
Bookmobile stop: Crestwood Apts. of Elgin – info office – 45 Poplar Creek Dr. – Elgin 60120 – 5:00-5:45
Go Bilingual en la Biblioteca - Go Bilingual at the Library
Wed, Feb 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Elgin Room
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.
Open Mic
Wed, Feb 19, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Studio 270 Stage & Screen
Share your talent at Studio 270s Open Mic Night. We are looking for musicians, poets, comedians, story tellers and more to perform. For teens in grades 9-12.
Build Your Own PC Series
Wed, Feb 19, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - Computer Training Room
Learn how to identify the working parts of a computer, assemble & disassemble components and perform basic repairs in this two-part, hands-on series.
Registration is now closed
Walking Book Club - James by Percival Everett
Wed, Feb 19, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - Conference Room
The Walking Book Club meets weekly on Wednesday evenings at 7:00 pm to walk, followed by the book discussion at 7:45 pm at the Main Library.
Device Advice
Thu, Feb 20, 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.
Staying Connected in a Digital World
Thu, Feb 20, 10:00am - 11:00am
Rakow Branch - Rakow - Shales Living Room
Learn about the best ways to keep in touch with family and friends, from email to instant messaging and apps for video conferencing. Learn all about Zoom, FaceTime, Messenger, and WhatsApp. R
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Piano Performance - Steve Yoder
Thu, Feb 20, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library
Piano performance in the lobby by volunteer community members.
Preschool Drawing - Ages 4-5
Thu, Feb 20, 10:30am - 11:15am
Rakow Branch
Children will develop fine motor skills as we have fun learning to draw!
Registration is now closed
TechKnow Mobile Stop: Smart Wash Lavanderia
Thu, Feb 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Mobile Services - Sprinter
425 Dundee Ave. – Elgin 60120
Free Tax Preparation
Thu, Feb 20, 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Grove Room
Free tax preparation for individuals & families who qualify for the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program.
Windows 11 Basics
Thu, Feb 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Rakow Branch
Learn how to navigate the new Windows 11 interface, locate and manage your files, and customize your preferences in this class.
This event is full
Elgin Community College HSI Foro Comunitario - en español
Thu, Feb 20, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms ABC
Participa para proporcionar ideas y comentarios para ayudar a ECC en el establecimiento de una dirección estratégica y asegurar que se ajuste a las necesidades y aspiraciones de la comunidad.
Celebrating 75 Years of the Elgin Symphony Orchestra
Thu, Feb 20, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Elgin Room
Through archival photos & video interviews, learn about the rich history of Elgin's treasured cultural organization, the ESO. Presented by Ann Chipman, retired adult educator education consultant. R
Grupo de Conversación para la Ciudadanía en inglés - En la biblioteca
Thu, Feb 20, 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.
This event is full
MS Word Series
Thu, Feb 20, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
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.
Registration is now closed
Elgin Genealogical Society
Thu, Feb 20, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Zoom via EGS
Semi-monthly meeting of the Elgin Genealogical Society. No registration required.
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