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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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Mon, Mar 30, 9:00am - 9:00pm
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Discover some of the incredible women who have played a vital role throughout Illinois history.
Celebrate 250: Years of Elgin - A Commemorative Exhibit
Mon, Mar 30, 9:00am - 9:00pm
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Celebrate America's 250th birthday with the 250 Years of Elgin exhibit. This engaging exhibit highlights the pivotal moments that shaped Elgin into the culturally vibrant city it is today.
AARP Smart Driver Course
Mon, Mar 30, 9:30am - 1:30pm
Main Library - Grove Room
This 2-day class meeting will explore how senior adults (55+) can continue their driving experiences safer. Cost is $20 for AARP members & $25 for non-members (required first day of class).
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Crafty Preschoolers - Ages 3-5
Mon, Mar 30, 10:00am - 10:30am
South Elgin Branch - South Elgin - Shales Children's Activity Room
Fun art projects for little artists. Please wear appropriate clothing.
Registration is now closed
Monday Movies - No Shushing Event
Mon, Mar 30, 10:00am - 12:00pm
South Elgin Branch - South Elgin - Hoffer Meeting Room
Everyone is welcome to come watch and listen.
Creativity Corner: Fork Painted Tree for Grades: K - 2 - South Elgin Branch
Mon, Mar 30, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
South Elgin Branch - South Elgin - Shales Children's Activity Room
Register to paint a cute pine tree using a fork! It’s a great way create something beautiful.
Registration is now closed
Tech Mobile Stop: Food For Greater Elgin
Mon, Mar 30, 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Mobile Services - Sprinter
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Mon, Mar 30, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Grove Room
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ASL Practice Club - American Sign Language
Mon, Mar 30, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Conference Room
Opportunity to practice & build your signing skills in a fun, supportive environment! NOTE THIS IS NOT A CLASS, but a group of people with varying degrees of proficiency helping each other practice!
March is Women's History Month - 250 Years of Impactful Women in Illinois
Tue, Mar 31, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Main Library
Discover some of the incredible women who have played a vital role throughout Illinois history.
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Tue, Mar 31, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Main Library
Celebrate America's 250th birthday with the 250 Years of Elgin exhibit. This engaging exhibit highlights the pivotal moments that shaped Elgin into the culturally vibrant city it is today.
AARP Smart Driver Course
Tue, Mar 31, 9:30am - 1:30pm
Main Library - Grove Room
This 2-day class meeting will explore how senior adults (55+) can continue their driving experiences safer. Cost is $20 for AARP members & $25 for non-members (required first day of class).
Registration is now closed
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Piano Performance - Vito Scalia
Tue, Mar 31, 10:00am - 12:00pm
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Piano performance in the lobby by volunteer community members.
Getting Started with Scratch - Grades 3-5 (Registration Required)
Tue, Mar 31, 10:30am - 12:30pm
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Learn to code with Scratch! Create games, stories & animations while mastering programming basics in a fun, visual way. This program is done in two sessions.
Registration is now closed
"Furry Friends" Storytime - Family
Tue, Mar 31, 10:30am - 11:00am
Rakow Branch - Rakow - Large Exhibit Area
Bring your stuffed animal friend with you for a cozy storytime!
Registration is now closed
Tween Time: Bubble Wrap Tree Painting for Grades: 3 - 5 - South Elgin Branch
Tue, Mar 31, 11:00am - 11:45am
South Elgin Branch - South Elgin - Shales Children's Activity Room
Register to get creative painting a scene using bubble wrap!
Registration is now closed
Comedy Juggling & Variety Show - Registration Required
Tue, Mar 31, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms ABC
This program includes a high-energy, fast-paced comedy juggling & variety show for all ages.
Registration is now closed
Forsaken Fan Party for Grades 6-12
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Comedy Juggling & Variety Show - Registration Required
Tue, Mar 31, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms ABC
This program includes a high-energy, fast-paced comedy juggling & variety show for all ages.
Grupo de conversación en inglés en línea o en la biblioteca - English Conversation Group -Main Library and Zoom
Tue, Mar 31, 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
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Left On Read Book Club - The Wedding People by Alison Espach
Tue, Mar 31, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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