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Festival of Lights: Diwali Stories & More
2024-10-28 18:30:00 2024-10-28 19:30:00 America/Chicago Festival of Lights: Diwali Stories & More Families are invited to learn about the Hindu holiday of Diwali through stories and activities. This is a drop-in program - no registration required! Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms ABC

Monday, October 28
6:30pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2024-10-28 18:30:00 2024-10-28 19:30:00 America/Chicago Festival of Lights: Diwali Stories & More Families are invited to learn about the Hindu holiday of Diwali through stories and activities. This is a drop-in program - no registration required! Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms ABC

Main Library

Meadows Community Rooms ABC

Families are invited to learn about the Hindu holiday of Diwali through stories and activities. This is a drop-in program - no registration required!

If you'd like to see a list of books we may read during this program, please click here.

AGE GROUP: | Preschool | Family | Elementary School |

EVENT TYPE: | Activity |

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Toddler Time - For children 1-2 years old
Wed, Sep 03, 9:15am - 9:35am
Main Library - Story Room - North
This engaging storytime will include short stories, fingerplays, rhymes, and music movement activities with a parent or caregiver.
Registration is now closed
Bounce & Rhyme Storytime - Ages 1-3 years old
Wed, Sep 03, 9:30am - 10:00am
South Elgin Branch - South Elgin - Shales Children's Activity Room
Join us for stories, rhymes, and songs in this interactive Storytime. Ages 1-3 years old with adult caregiver.
Registration is now closed
Toddler Time - For children 1-2 years old
Wed, Sep 03, 10:00am - 10:20am
Main Library - Story Room - North
This engaging storytime will include short stories, fingerplays, rhymes, and music movement activities with a parent or caregiver.
Registration is now closed
Bounce & Rhyme Storytime - Ages 1-3 years old
Wed, Sep 03, 10:15am - 10:45am
South Elgin Branch - South Elgin - Shales Children's Activity Room
Join us for stories, rhymes, and songs in this interactive Storytime. Ages 1-3 years old with adult caregiver.
Registration is now closed
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Wed, Sep 03, 11:30am - 1:00pm
New date Tuesday, September 30, 11:30am - 1:00pm
In The Community
Un programa diseñado especialmente para adultos mayores de la comunidad hispana, con el objetivo de promover la socialización a través de una variedad de actividades.
Bookmobile Stop: Willow Lake Estates
Wed, Sep 03, 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, Sep 03, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
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Bookmobile stop: Highbury Dr., east of Waverly – Elgin 60120 – 3:00-3:45
TechKnow Mobile Stop: Well Child Center
Wed, Sep 03, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
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Bookmobile Stop: Woodview Circle
Wed, Sep 03, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
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Bookmobile Stop: Crestwood Apartments of Elgin
Wed, Sep 03, 5:00pm - 5:45pm
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Bookmobile stop: Crestwood Apts. of Elgin – info office – 45 Poplar Creek Dr. – Elgin 60120 – 5:00-5:45
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Wed, Sep 03, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Embrace your dark side (and your best evil laugh) and join us in conversation with Hannah Nicole Maehrer, creator of the New York Times bestselling Assistant to the Villain series. Please register.
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Well Versed - Poetry, Music, & More Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
Wed, Sep 03, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms ABC
Join us for this program celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month. We'll enjoy poems, songs, and more. Registration encouraged, but not required. Drop ins are welcome.
MS Word Series
Wed, Sep 03, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
South Elgin Branch - South Elgin - Hoffer Meeting 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
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Build Your Own PC Series
Wed, Sep 03, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library
Learn how to identify the working parts of a computer, assemble & disassemble components and perform basic repairs in this two-part, hands-on series.
Walking Book Club - Speak to Me of Home by Jeanine Cummins
Wed, Sep 03, 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.
Baby Rhyme Time - For ages 0-11 months
Thu, Sep 04, 9:15am - 9:45am
Main Library - Story Room - South
Calling all babies! Join us for singing, clapping, and simple stories at this program. Best for little ones 0-11 months with a parent or caregiver.
Device Advice
Thu, Sep 04, 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.
Preschool Storytime - For ages 3-6
Thu, Sep 04, 9:45am - 10:15am
Main Library - Story Room - North
Calling all preschoolers! This storytime features stories, songs, and rhymes for ages 3-6.
Piano Performance - Steve Yoder
Thu, Sep 04, 10:00am - 12:00pm
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Piano performance in the lobby by volunteer community members.
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Avoiding Scams
Thu, Sep 04, 10:30am - 11:30am
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Story Mix for Birth-6
Thu, Sep 04, 10:30am - 11:00am
Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms ABC
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