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MADE IN CHICAGO:

The Golden Age of Manufacturing -- 1872-1972

2024-11-21 18:30:00 2024-11-21 19:30:00 America/Chicago MADE IN CHICAGO: Come celebrate Chicagoland's rich industrial history and learn about many famous companies and the products they made, including some that started right here in Elgin! Main Library - Elgin Room

Thursday, November 21
6:30pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2024-11-21 18:30:00 2024-11-21 19:30:00 America/Chicago MADE IN CHICAGO: Come celebrate Chicagoland's rich industrial history and learn about many famous companies and the products they made, including some that started right here in Elgin! Main Library - Elgin Room

Main Library

Elgin Room

Come celebrate Chicagoland's rich industrial history and learn about many famous companies and the products they made, including some that started right here in Elgin!

For much of the 20th Century, Chicagoland was the manufacturing capital of the WORLD! More appliances, bicycles, candy, clothing, furniture, musical instruments, toys and more were mass-produced in Chicagoland than anywhere else on the planet. Come explore and celebrate Chicagoland's proud industrial history and many of its famous companies like International Harvester, Pullman, Schwinn, Sunbeam, Motorola, and the Elgin National Watch Company, to name a few. Presenter Barbara Barrett will make history "come alive" in a fascinating and entertaining way.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Older Adult Interest | History | Community | Adult Programs |

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Foundation Pop-Up Book Sale

Sat, May 30, All day

Main Library - Lobby - Clerestory

Stop by and stock up on your summer reading selections. All proceeds benefit the Gail Borden Library Foundation.

Earth Matters: Rethink the Future Exhibition

Sat, May 30, 9:00am - 5:00pm

Main Library

Explore our changing planet through a different lens, immerse yourself in incredible ecosystems and learn how the smallest of actions can have a big impact on our natural world.

🌸Bloom- Bilingual Pilates session - 🌸Florece- Sesión de Pilates Bilingüe

Sat, May 30, 10:00am - 11:30am

Main Library - Outdoor Stage

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Clases de computación en español - Serie de Programas de Google

Sat, May 30, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Main Library - Computer Training Room

Aprenderás a usar el programa de Google Docs. Debes saber usar el ratón, teclado y tener una cuenta Gmail antes de tomar esta clase. No hay costo ni hay que tener tarjeta de la biblioteca.

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Read to Rover for K - 8: Main Library - In Sally Lee Fox & Eagle Rooms

Sat, May 30, 1:00pm - 1:15pm

Main Library

Practice your reading skills by cuddling up with a good book and reading aloud to a fully trained and certified therapy dog. Registration required. For grades K through 8.

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Read to Rover for K - 8: Main Library - In Sally Lee Fox & Eagle Rooms

Sat, May 30, 1:15pm - 1:30pm

Main Library

Practice your reading skills by cuddling up with a good book and reading aloud to a fully trained and certified therapy dog. Registration required. For grades K through 8.

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Read to Rover for K - 8: Main Library - In Sally Lee Fox & Eagle Rooms

Sat, May 30, 1:30pm - 1:45pm

Main Library

Practice your reading skills by cuddling up with a good book and reading aloud to a fully trained and certified therapy dog. Registration required. For grades K through 8.

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Read to Rover for K - 8: Main Library - In Sally Lee Fox & Eagle Rooms

Sat, May 30, 1:45pm - 2:00pm

Main Library

Practice your reading skills by cuddling up with a good book and reading aloud to a fully trained and certified therapy dog. Registration required. For grades K through 8.

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Read to Rover for K - 8: Main Library - In Sally Lee Fox & Eagle Rooms

Sat, May 30, 2:00pm - 2:15pm

Main Library

Practice your reading skills by cuddling up with a good book and reading aloud to a fully trained and certified therapy dog. Registration required. For grades K through 8.

This event is full

Read to Rover for K - 8: Main Library - In Sally Lee Fox & Eagle Rooms

Sat, May 30, 2:15pm - 2:30pm

Main Library

Practice your reading skills by cuddling up with a good book and reading aloud to a fully trained and certified therapy dog. Registration required. For grades K through 8.

This event is full

Read to Rover for K - 8: Main Library - In Sally Lee Fox & Eagle Rooms

Sat, May 30, 2:30pm - 2:45pm

Main Library

Practice your reading skills by cuddling up with a good book and reading aloud to a fully trained and certified therapy dog. Registration required. For grades K through 8.

This event is full

Read to Rover for K - 8: Main Library - In Sally Lee Fox & Eagle Rooms

Sat, May 30, 2:45pm - 3:00pm

Main Library

Practice your reading skills by cuddling up with a good book and reading aloud to a fully trained and certified therapy dog. Registration required. For grades K through 8.

This event is full

Foundation Pop-Up Book Sale

Sun, May 31, All day

Main Library - Lobby - Clerestory

Stop by and stock up on your summer reading selections. All proceeds benefit the Gail Borden Library Foundation.

Earth Matters: Rethink the Future Exhibition

Sun, May 31, 12:00pm - 5:00pm

Main Library

Explore our changing planet through a different lens, immerse yourself in incredible ecosystems and learn how the smallest of actions can have a big impact on our natural world.

Teen Volunteer Orientation

Sun, May 31, 12:15pm - 12:45pm

Main Library - Meadows Community Room C

This session is a teen volunteer orientation only. We'll go over the program as well as volunteer expectations.

Teen Volunteer Hour

Sun, May 31, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

New venue Main Library

Complete a hands-on volunteer project that benefits the library or one of our community outreach initiatives. Teen volunteers must attend a teen volunteer orientation before participating.

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