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Preservando y creando historia- Taller de

Cuidado y conservación de artículos familiares y su historia
2024-10-03 17:00:00 2024-10-03 19:00:00 America/Chicago Preservando y creando historia- Taller de Cuidando el pasado- Ven y únete a este taller, donde aprenderás sobre los cuidados para conservar tus objetos familiares, tendremos comida para todos los participantes. Presentado en español. Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms ABC

Thursday, October 03
5:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-10-03 17:00:00 2024-10-03 19:00:00 America/Chicago Preservando y creando historia- Taller de Cuidando el pasado- Ven y únete a este taller, donde aprenderás sobre los cuidados para conservar tus objetos familiares, tendremos comida para todos los participantes. Presentado en español. Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms ABC

Main Library

Meadows Community Rooms ABC

Cuidando el pasado- Ven y únete a este taller, donde aprenderás sobre los cuidados para conservar tus objetos familiares, tendremos comida para todos los participantes. Presentado en español.

En este taller gratuito aprenderás como usar objetos familiares como puertas para contar historias, también aprenderás sobre los cuidados para conservar fotografías personales, negativos, documentos, textiles, historias orales y materiales digitales. Te contaremos más sobre el misterio de las Cabezas Olmecas. Este será un espacio para discutir cómo el Museo de Historia de Chicago puede mejorar en preservar las historias latinas y locales. En colaboración con el Museo de Historia de Chicago. 


Favor de registrarse. 

Workshops: Preserving Heirlooms and Histories- Care and Conservation of Family Items and Their History

Caring for the Past- Join us for this workshop, with refreshments and activities for children. Presented in Spanish.

In this free workshop, you will learn about the care and conservation of personal photographs, negatives, documents, textiles, oral histories, and digital materials. It's also a space to discuss how the Chicago History Museum can improve preserving Latinx and local histories. In collaboration with the Chicago History Museum.

Presented in Spanish.

Please register.

AGE GROUP: | Family | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | En Espanol |

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1, 2, 3 Go!
Wed, Sep 11, 9:15am - 9:45am
Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms ABC
Families are invited to share stories, rhymes and musical activities together in this interactive storytime. For ages 1-3 with an adult caregiver. Drop-in program! No registration required.
Bounce & Rhyme Storytime - Ages 1-3 years old
Wed, Sep 11, 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
Bounce & Rhyme Storytime - Ages 1-3 years old
Wed, Sep 11, 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.
Registration is now closed
Bookmobile Stop: South Elgin branch
Wed, Sep 11, 10:00am - 1:00pm
South Elgin Branch
Check out the Bookmobile while the South Elgin branch is under construction
Double Feature: VPN Basics & Password Management
Wed, Sep 11, 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Library - Computer Training Room
Learn how a Virtual Private Network can increase your privacy while browsing online and how a password manager can make it easier to log in to all your online accounts!
Registration is now closed
Budding Bookworms Preschool Storytime - Ages 3-5 years old
Wed, Sep 11, 10:45am - 11:15am
Rakow Branch
Preschoolers will enjoy stories, songs, and activities. Ages 3-5 years old
Registration is now closed
TechKnow Mobile Stop: Well Child Center
Wed, Sep 11, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Mobile Services - Sprinter
TechKnow Mobile Stop: Well Child Center - 620 Wing St, Elgin, IL 60123
Bookmobile Stop: Mulberry Grove Park
Wed, Sep 11, 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, Sep 11, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Mobile Services
Bookmobile stop: Westridge Blvd. & Cedarfield Dr. – Bartlett 60103 – 4:00-4:30
Studio 270 Volunteer Corps
Wed, Sep 11, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Main Library - Studio 270*
Help out the library with various projects. Meet in Studio 270. Registration Required.
Registration is now closed
Bookmobile Stop: Rushmore Drive
Wed, Sep 11, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Mobile Services
Bookmobile stop: Rushmore Drive, Bartlett 60103 – 4:30-5:00
Rakow Read & Explore Book Club - Grades: 3-5 - The Wild Robot By: Peter Brown
Wed, Sep 11, 4:45pm - 5:45pm
Rakow Branch - Shales - Living Room
We are thrilled to offer a kid's book club! This program is a 4 week series that combines reading, critical thinking, and hands-on activities to enrich the experience.
Registration is now closed
Clases de Ciudadanía en español - Spanish Citizenship classes
Wed, Sep 11, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Grove Room
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.
Bookmobile Stop: Blue Heron Park
Wed, Sep 11, 5:15pm - 6:00pm
Mobile Services
Bookmobile stop: Blue Heron Park – 350 Blue Heron Way – Bartlett 60103 – 5:15-6:00
Family Storytime & Craft - Best for age 6 and under
Wed, Sep 11, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Main Library - Sally Lee Fox & Eagle Rooms
Join us for stories, songs, movement activities and a fun craft! Drop-in program!
Walking Book Club - The Last Twelve Miles by Erika Robuck
Wed, Sep 11, 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. Interested? Contact Andrea at ahouston@gailborden.info.
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Wonderful Ones - For ages 12-23 months
Thu, Sep 12, 9:15am - 9:45am
Main Library
This fun storytime will include short stories, fingerplays, rhymes, and music movement activities with a parent or caregiver. For ages 12-23 months.
Elgin Genealogical Research Assistance
Thu, Sep 12, 9:30am - 11:30am
Main Library - 2nd Floor - Genealogy
Receive one-on-one genealogy assistance from Elgin Genealogical Society volunteers.
Device Advice
Thu, Sep 12, 9:30am - 11:30am
Main Library - 2nd Floor - Behind Elevators
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.
Preschool Storytime - For ages 3-6
Thu, Sep 12, 9:45am - 10:15am
Main Library - Story Room - North
Calling all preschoolers! This storytime features stories, songs, and rhymes for ages 3-6.
This event is full
Piano Performance - Steve Yoder
Thu, Sep 12, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Lobby - Piano
Piano performance in the lobby by volunteer community members.
Story Mix for Birth-6
Thu, Sep 12, 10:30am - 11:00am
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!
Elgin Men's Shed
Thu, Sep 12, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Main Library - Grove Room
A Men's Shed is a place geared toward older men to gather, make new friendships while working on projects, learning new skills and hobbies, and giving back to the community. All are welcome.
Homeschool Kids Explore: See Ya Later, Cicadas - Grades K-5 (In Person)
Thu, Sep 12, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Main Library - Sally Lee Fox & Eagle Rooms
Did you see the cicadas this summer? Let's discuss their visit and learn some facts about those noisy insects. We'll even do a cicada craft. Registration required.
TechKnow Mobile Stop: Coleman Elementary School
Thu, Sep 12, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Mobile Services - Sprinter
Find us on the corner of Sherwood Ave and Oakhill Rd. Elgin IL 60120.
Kids Explore: See Ya Later, Cicadas - Grades K-5 (In Person)
Thu, Sep 12, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Main Library - Sally Lee Fox & Eagle Rooms
Did you see the cicadas this summer? Let's discuss their visit and learn some facts about those noisy insects. We'll even do a cicada craft. Registration required.
STEAM on Wheels : Ages 6-10 - The TechKnow Mobile @ Elgin's Festival Park
Thu, Sep 12, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
In The Community - In the Community
Festival Park - 132 S Grove Ave, Elgin, IL 60120
TechKnow Mobile Stop: Elgin's Festival Park - STEAM On Wheels
Thu, Sep 12, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Mobile Services - Sprinter
Festival Park - 132 S Grove Ave, Elgin, IL 60120
Tomando Control de su Diabetes - Taking Control of your Diabetes
Thu, Sep 12, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - Grove Room
En este curso de 6 semanas las personas con diabetes o prediabetes, y sus familiares, recibirán herramientas para una mejor vida. Taller facilitado en español por el Advocate Sherman Hospital.
Registration is now closed
Skills to Help Promote Positive Thoughts & Behavior
Thu, Sep 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms BC
Marissa Raglin, (MA, LPC, NBCC) Mental Health Therapist & Educator will share valuable insights to help do life better. Click on the title for more details on this 4-part series. Please Register
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Tiempo de Cuentos y Canciones - Spanish Family Program
Thu, Sep 12, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Main Library - Sally Lee Fox & Eagle Rooms
¡Acompáñanos para disfrutar historias, música, manualidades y más! Perfecto para familias con niños de 3 años en adelante.
Our Milky Way Galaxy
Thu, Sep 12, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Rakow Branch - Rakow - Outside West
Join the Fox Valley Astronomical Society and their telescopes. See the moon and which planets are visible in the sky!
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Google Tools: Photos
Thu, Sep 12, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - Computer Training Room
Learn how to backup, store, and share photos with family and friends using Google Photos. Sponsored by Comcast Internet Essentials.
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