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Being Secure and Private Online
2024-10-16 10:30:00 2024-10-16 11:30:00 America/Chicago Being Secure and Private Online Learn about common viruses, email and Internet safety, firewalls, and other security features and practices in this class. Main Library -

Wednesday, October 16
10:30am - 11:30am

Add to Calendar 2024-10-16 10:30:00 2024-10-16 11:30:00 America/Chicago Being Secure and Private Online Learn about common viruses, email and Internet safety, firewalls, and other security features and practices in this class. Main Library -

Learn about common viruses, email and Internet safety, firewalls, and other security features and practices in this class.

If you cannot attend this session, please cancel your registration.

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Exhibición de Fiestas de Primavera - Spring Fiestas Exhibit
Tue, Apr 21, All day
Main Library
Ven, celebra y apoya el arte latino.
Children's Book Character Scavenger Hunt - National Library Week
Tue, Apr 21, 9:00am - 9:00pm
South Elgin Branch
Search for beloved book characters hidden throughout the library, jot them down on your scavenger hunt sheet and turn into the Help Desk to snag your prize!
Children's Book Character Scavenger Hunt - National Library Week
Tue, Apr 21, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Rakow Branch
Search for beloved book characters hidden throughout the library, jot them down on your scavenger hunt sheet and turn into the Customer Service Desk to snag your prize!
Children's Book Character Scavenger Hunt - National Library Week
Tue, Apr 21, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Main Library
Search for beloved book characters hidden throughout the first floor of the main library, jot them down on your scavenger hunt sheet and turn into Customer Relations Desk to snag your prize!
Piano Performance - Vito Scalia
Tue, Apr 21, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Lobby - Piano
Piano performance in the lobby by volunteer community members.
Computers 101 Series
Tue, Apr 21, 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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Cancelled
The Music Salon - with Jim Kendros
Tue, Apr 21, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Library
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
Bookmobile Stop: Southwicke
Tue, Apr 21, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Mobile Services
Southwicke Dr. & Monarch Dr. Streamwood
Kitchen Table Craft Club- Watercoloring! - VIRTUAL for Grades K-5 on ZOOM
Tue, Apr 21, 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Virtual - Kidspace - Zoom
Crafting at your kitchen table with supplies you have around the house is easy and fun. Gather up the basic craft materials listed below and join Ms. Carrie to relax after school with some artsy fun.
Teen Volunteer Hour
Tue, Apr 21, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Main Library - Studio 270
Complete a hands-on volunteer project that benefits the library or one of our community outreach initiatives. Teen volunteers must complete the teen volunteer orientation before participating.
Registration is now closed
Bookmobile Stop: Buckskin Park
Tue, Apr 21, 4:45pm - 5:45pm
Mobile Services
132 Buckskin Ln. Streamwood
Tween Time: Earth Day Painting for Grades: 3 - 5 - South Elgin Branch
Tue, Apr 21, 4:45pm - 5:30pm
South Elgin Branch - South Elgin - Shales Children's Activity Room
Celebrating earth day by drawing an animal and painting it on newspaper. Register to join.
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Clases de Ciudadanía en español - Spanish Citizenship classes
Tue, Apr 21, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Computer Training Room
Esta serie cubrirá las preguntas cívicas en preparación para el examen de ciudadanía. Para obtener más información, comuníquese con Laura Lopez de YWCA Elgin (331) 442-2036. Presentado en español.
Teen Volunteer Hour
Tue, Apr 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Studio 270*
Complete a hands-on volunteer project that benefits the library or one of our community outreach initiatives. Teen volunteers must complete the teen volunteer orientation before participating.
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Taller para padres con estudiantes en U-46 - U-46 Parent Informational Session
Tue, Apr 21, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms ABC
Actividad familiar, contaremos con actividades para niños y aperitivos. Participe y establezca una voz eficaz. En Inglés y español.
Bookmobile Stop: Princeton Park
Tue, Apr 21, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Mobile Services
5400 McDonough Rd. Hoffman Estates
Grupo de conversación en inglés en línea o en la biblioteca - English Conversation Group -Main Library and Zoom
Tue, Apr 21, 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
Registration is now closed
Walking Chicago’s Coast - Online via Zoom
Tue, Apr 21, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Explore Chicago’s shifting shoreline, layered history, and environmental & social challenges it faces w/author Michael McColly using photography to share stories from his walk along the shoreline.
Register
Poetry Alive - National Poetry Month
Tue, Apr 21, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Elgin Room
Come celebrate National Poetry month with Elgin Poet Laureate Emeritus, Gareth Mann, and other local poets. Please Register
Exhibición de Fiestas de Primavera - Spring Fiestas Exhibit
Wed, Apr 22, All day
Main Library
Ven, celebra y apoya el arte latino.
Children's Book Character Scavenger Hunt - National Library Week
Wed, Apr 22, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Main Library
Search for beloved book characters hidden throughout the first floor of the main library, jot them down on your scavenger hunt sheet and turn into Customer Relations Desk to snag your prize!
Children's Book Character Scavenger Hunt - National Library Week
Wed, Apr 22, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Rakow Branch
Search for beloved book characters hidden throughout the library, jot them down on your scavenger hunt sheet and turn into the Customer Service Desk to snag your prize!
Children's Book Character Scavenger Hunt - National Library Week
Wed, Apr 22, 9:00am - 9:00pm
South Elgin Branch
Search for beloved book characters hidden throughout the library, jot them down on your scavenger hunt sheet and turn into the Help Desk to snag your prize!
"Little Hands, Big Earth" Storytime & Craft - Ages 3-5
Wed, Apr 22, 10:00am - 10:45am
South Elgin Branch - South Elgin - Shales Children's Activity Room
Enjoy stories and a craft to celebrate Earth Day!
This event is full
Cut the Cable Cord
Wed, Apr 22, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Elgin Room
Tired of paying an overpriced bill? Learn about how you might be able the “cut the cable cord” in favor of popular streaming subscriptions like Netflix, Hulu and more.
Cancelled
Tech Mobile Stop: Izaak Walton Center
Wed, Apr 22, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Mobile Services
899 Jay St, Elgin, IL 60120
Lush Lyricism and Intimate Confessions - with Miranda Cowley Heller
Wed, Apr 22, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual
Award-winning and bestselling author Miranda Cowley Heller takes us on an intimate journey through the life stages of a woman in her new poetry collection, What the Deep Water Knows. Please register.
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Bookmobile Stop: Randall Ridge Park
Wed, Apr 22, 3:15pm - 4:00pm
Mobile Services
2835 Winchester Dr. Elgin
Grant Project Management & Reporting
Wed, Apr 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Grove Room
What do you need to do after you’ve been awarded a grant? Learn how to manage, complete a project successfully and improve your odds for the next opportunity. Please Register
Bookmobile Stop: Meier Park
Wed, Apr 22, 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Mobile Services
3770 Gansett Pkwy. Elgin
Bookmobile Stop: Heritage Park
Wed, Apr 22, 5:45pm - 6:30pm
Mobile Services
Friendship St. Elgin
Dungeons & Dragons Club (Grades 6-12)
Wed, Apr 22, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Studio 270
Join us for an exciting journey into the world of Dungeons & Dragons! No experience is necessary; we can teach you how to play.
This event is full
Go Bilingual en la Biblioteca - Go Bilingual at the Library
Wed, Apr 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Elgin Room
Aprende en la biblioteca. Participa con otras personas que hablan español o inglés como primer idioma. Learn at the Library with native English and Spanish speakers.
Bookmobile Stop: Settlers Park
Wed, Apr 22, 6:45pm - 7:30pm
Mobile Services
Sutton St. Elgin
German Conversation Group - Hybrid
Wed, Apr 22, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - Adult Programs - Zoom,Grove Room
Herzlich willkommen! Practice or improve your conversation skills with other German speakers. Barbara Laane will be facilitating the conversation with different relevant themes.
MS Excel Series
Wed, Apr 22, 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
Walking Book Club - On Isabella Street by Genevieve Graham
Wed, Apr 22, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library
The Walking Book Club meets weekly on Wednesday evenings at 7:00 pm to walk. The book discussion is held on the last Wednesday of the month at 7:45 pm at the Main Library.
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