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Forjando tu Camino

Taller de Poesía Bilingue para Primera Generación

2024-11-07 17:00:00 2024-11-07 19:00:00 America/Chicago Forjando tu Camino Participa en nuestro taller de poesía para adquirir las habilidades para crear tu propia historia sobre tu experiencia como primera generación. Presentación en español e inglés. Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms ABC

Thursday, November 07
5:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-11-07 17:00:00 2024-11-07 19:00:00 America/Chicago Forjando tu Camino Participa en nuestro taller de poesía para adquirir las habilidades para crear tu propia historia sobre tu experiencia como primera generación. Presentación en español e inglés. Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms ABC

Main Library

Meadows Community Rooms ABC

Participa en nuestro taller de poesía para adquirir las habilidades para crear tu propia historia sobre tu experiencia como primera generación. Presentación en español e inglés.

Tendremos como invitada a la poeta Fermina Ponce. Fermina trabaja con NAMI KDK (National Alliance on Mental Illness) como coordinadora de programas en español, a través de su conocimiento en este tema, nos dará las técnicas para escribir poesía dónde podrás plasmar tu propia historia.   

Forging Your Way- Bilingual Poetry Workshop for First Generation

Participate in our poetry workshop to acquire the skills to create your own story about your experience as a first generation. Presentation in Spanish and English.  

For this workshop, we will have poet Fermina Ponce as a guest. Fermina works with NAMI KDK (National Alliance on Mental Illness) as coordinator of programs in Spanish. Through her knowledge in this subject, she will give us the techniques to write poetry where you can express your own story.    

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | En Espanol | Adult Programs |

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Main Library

Phone: 847-742-2411

Hours

Today's hours

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

Mon, Oct 14 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Oct 15 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Oct 16 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Oct 17 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Oct 18 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Oct 19 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Oct 20 12:00PM to 5:00PM

Upcoming Events

Mon, Oct 14, 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - Conference Room
A special interest group that encourages and assists with writing family stories and histories. Participants share their stories for help with ideas, clarification, and resources.

Cancelled
Mon, Oct 14, 10:00am - 1:00pm
South Elgin Branch
Check out the Bookmobile while the South Elgin branch is under construction

Mon, Oct 14, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Computer Training Room
New to computers or need a refresher on how to get started? Learn how to use the mouse and keyboard, pick up basic computer skills and browse the internet in this series. Sponsored by Comcast.
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Mon, Oct 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms ABC
Join us for a bilingual Magic Show! El Mago will entertain everyone with his tricks for all ages. Presented in English and Spanish.

Cancelled
Mon, Oct 14, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Main Library
Come, learn and practice Spanish! Intermediate level participants will practice conversations in Spanish by doing activities in the library or visiting places in the community.

Mon, Oct 14, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Rakow Branch
There's no school today! Drop in and join in with others to learn some new techniques and drawing trends and just...draw!

Mon, Oct 14, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Mobile Services
Bookmobile stop: Old Oaks Estates – 850 Villa St. – corner of Nancy Ann & Suzanne Ln. – Elgin 60120 – 3:00-3:45

Mon, Oct 14, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Mobile Services
Bookmobile stop: Huff Elementary – Hastings St. near the school – Elgin 60120 – 4:00-4:45

Mon, Oct 14, 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Mobile Services
Bookmobile stop: St. Francis Park – near Jefferson and Spring Streets – Elgin 60120 – 5:00-5:45

Mon, Oct 14, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Grove Room
Get hooked on crocheting! Bring a project to work on. All skill levels welcome. Please Register

Mon, Oct 14, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - Conference Room,Info Serv - Zoom
Co-sponsored by the American Association of University Women Elgin Area Branch. Click on the event title for a list of assigned books. Facilitated by Barbara Njus and Gail Cohen. Please Register.

Tue, Oct 15, 9:15am - 10:00am
Main Library - Story Room
Join us for a delightful time where babies and toddlers can explore, play, and socialize in a supportive setting. This is also a great time for parents to network and share parenting tips.

Tue, Oct 15, 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.
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Tue, Oct 15, 10:00am - 10:30am
Rakow Branch - Shales - Living Room
Join us for stories, rhymes, and songs in this interactive Storytime. Ages 1-3 years old with adult caregiver.
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Tue, Oct 15, 10:45am - 11:15am
Rakow Branch
Preschoolers will enjoy stories, songs, and activities. Ages 3-5 years old
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Tue, Oct 15, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Computer Training Room
Drop in for a consultation with a Career Coach from workNet Batavia! Service available in Spanish. No registration required. Asesor de carrera disponible en español. No hay registro.

Tue, Oct 15, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms ABC
Music appreciation with acclaimed Composer and Music Researcher Jim Kendros. Enjoy dynamic, enjoyable and highly informative presentations on some of the great composers and their music. Register

Tue, Oct 15, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Mobile Services - Sprinter
TechKnow Mobile Stop: Greater Family Health- 373 Summit Street- Elgin IL 60120

Tue, Oct 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Rakow Branch - Shales - Living Room
Do you enjoy gardening? Do you have questions or information to share about flower, herb, or vegetable gardening? If so, join our garden chat on the third Tuesday of each month.

Tue, Oct 15, 2:15pm - 3:00pm
Mobile Services
Bookmobile stop: Lin Lor Lane – corner of Lin Lor Ln. & Airlite St. - Elgin 60123 – 2:15-3:00

Tue, Oct 15, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Mobile Services
Bookmobile stop: Powder River Park - 1985 Powder River Path – Elgin – 60123 – 3:00-3:45

Tue, Oct 15, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Mobile Services
Bookmobile stop: Deer Pointe Drive, South Elgin 60177 – 4:00-4:45

Tue, Oct 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Sally Lee Fox Room
Help out your library and your community by working together on volunteer projects. Grades 6-8. Registration required for each date. One Volunteens Application required for the 2024-2025 school year.

Tue, Oct 15, 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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Tue, Oct 15, 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