Skip to main content
Font size options
Increase or decrease the font size for this website by clicking on the 'A's.
Contrast options
Choose a color combination to give the most comfortable contrast.

Registration now closed

Kids Explore: What a BIG Head You Have!

Grades K-5 (In Person)

2024-11-07 16:00:00 2024-11-07 17:00:00 America/Chicago Kids Explore: What a BIG Head You Have! What's up with the big painted heads displayed at the Main Library? Join Ms. Carrie to learn about the Olmecs and their art and design your own 2D Olmec head. Registration required. Main Library - Sally Lee Fox & Eagle Rooms

Thursday, November 07
4:00pm - 5:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-11-07 16:00:00 2024-11-07 17:00:00 America/Chicago Kids Explore: What a BIG Head You Have! What's up with the big painted heads displayed at the Main Library? Join Ms. Carrie to learn about the Olmecs and their art and design your own 2D Olmec head. Registration required. Main Library - Sally Lee Fox & Eagle Rooms

Main Library

Sally Lee Fox & Eagle Rooms

What's up with the big painted heads displayed at the Main Library? Join Ms. Carrie to learn about the Olmecs and their art and design your own 2D Olmec head. Registration required.

**REGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT OPENS ON 10/15/2024.**

NOTE: This program will run for 60 minutes (2-3 p.m.) to allow for a quick tour to see some of the Olmec heads around the building. 

If you've visited the library recently, you've probably noticed the large, painted stone heads displayed around the building.  This art display is based on the colossal heads created by the Olmec people from the Gulf Coast of Mexico between 1600 BCE to around 350 BCE.  Join Ms. Carrie to learn about the Olmec people and their art, take a quick walk to see some of the display, and create your own 2D Olmec head that tells a story. The program will run for 1 hour (instead of the normal 45 minutes) to allow time for the tour. 

  

                    FRONT                                          BACK

Please click here to read the Programming Guidelines. 

For a list of possible books that we may use in this program, click here

If you are unable to attend the event, please cancel your registration so a student on the waitlist can join the event.  We will be taking attendance at the programs and staff members reserve the right to move a registrant to the waitlist if they are found to be consistently absent from registered programs.  

AGE GROUP: | Elementary School |

EVENT TYPE: | Activity |

TAGS: | |

Main Library

Phone: 847-742-2411

Hours
Skip Open Hours widget

Today's hours

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

Mon, May 11 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, May 12 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, May 13 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, May 14 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, May 15 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, May 16 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, May 17 12:00PM to 5:00PM

Upcoming Events

Skip My new widget widget
Thu, May 14, 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.

Thu, May 14, 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - Sally Lee Fox & Eagle Rooms
Play is the work of childhood! Visit the library to play and learn together with your child and connect with other families and local child development experts. Register for any or all sessions.
Registration is now closed

Thu, May 14, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual
Ruchika Sikri and Dr. Patrick Porter chat about their book, Brain Fitness Blueprint, in which they present a 30-day action plan to supercharge your brain and achieve peak performance. Please register.
Register

Thu, May 14, 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.

Cancelled
Thu, May 14, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Mobile Services
Please find us on the corner of Sherwood Ave and Oakhill Rd. Elgin IL 60120.

Thu, May 14, 3:00pm - 9:00pm
Main Library - Studio 270*
Come to our teen center to get your study on! Refreshments will be provided.

Cancelled
Thu, May 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
South Elgin Branch
Find out when and how to change your mortgage if life circumstances change.

Thu, May 14, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Main Library - Story Room
Join U-46 for stories, songs, and giveaways! Best for ages 3-8. Pajamas encouraged! Únete a U-46 para cuentos, canciones y regalos! Ideal para edades de 3 a 8 años. ¡Se recomienda venir en pijama!

Thu, May 14, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Elgin Room
While mail-order houses are well known, fewer realize major companies sold barns and farm buildings from 1909–1936. This program explores catalog images and surviving examples from Sears and others.

Fri, May 15, All day
Main Library
All library locations are closed for Staff Training Day

Cancelled
Fri, May 15, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
In The Community
The length of each walk will be determined by location, weather, and participant comfort level.