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Renaissance Family Faire
2025-09-27 13:00:00 2025-09-27 16:00:00 America/Chicago Renaissance Family Faire Come enjoy the merriment and festivities of olde. Come dressed for a costume contest! Enjoy the entertainment, play some games, make a craft, and have a photo with Royalty. Rakow Branch -

Saturday, September 27
1:00pm - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-09-27 13:00:00 2025-09-27 16:00:00 America/Chicago Renaissance Family Faire Come enjoy the merriment and festivities of olde. Come dressed for a costume contest! Enjoy the entertainment, play some games, make a craft, and have a photo with Royalty. Rakow Branch -

Come enjoy the merriment and festivities of olde. Come dressed for a costume contest! Enjoy the entertainment, play some games, make a craft, and have a photo with Royalty.

AGE GROUP: | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | Music & Performances | Activity |

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Rakow Branch
Phone: 847-531-7271
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Tiny Tales
Wed, Jun 25, 10:00am - 10:30am
Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms ABC
Enjoy an interactive storytime with your child that includes books, songs, music, and movement. For ages birth - age 2 with an adult caregiver. Drop-in program! No registration required.
Sprinter: SLOTG Lords Park
Wed, Jun 25, 11:30am - 12:45pm
Mobile Services
Lords Park- 100 Oakwood Blvd, Elgin, IL 60120
LED Crafternoon (Grades 7-12)
Wed, Jun 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Studio 270
Brighten your day by making an LED craft! Registration encouraged, but not required. Drop-ins are welcome. Grades 7-12.
Bookmobile Stop: Willow Lake Estates
Wed, Jun 25, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Mobile Services
Bookmobile stop: Willow Lakes Estates – club house – 161 W. River Road – Elgin 60123 – 2:00-2:45
Family Concert - Little Parade with Gabe & Karla
Wed, Jun 25, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms ABC
Join Little Parade, a dynamic husband and wife duo, for an unforgettable performance that will leave kids ages 0-7 wanting more!
Bookmobile Stop: Highbury Drive
Wed, Jun 25, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Mobile Services
Bookmobile stop: Highbury Dr., east of Waverly – Elgin 60120 – 3:00-3:45
Bookmobile Stop: Woodview Circle
Wed, Jun 25, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Mobile Services
Bookmobile stop: Woodview Circle – corner of Woodview Cr. & Chicago St., Elgin 60120 – 4:00-4:45
Bookmobile Stop: Crestwood Apartments of Elgin
Wed, Jun 25, 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Mobile Services
Bookmobile stop: Crestwood Apts. of Elgin – info office – 45 Poplar Creek Dr. – Elgin 60120 – 5:00-5:45
Go Bilingual de verano en la Biblioteca - Go Bilingual Summer at the Library
Wed, Jun 25, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - 2nd Floor - Behind Elevators
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.
Walking Book Club - Sleeping Giants by Rene Denfeld
Wed, Jun 25, 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.
Laugh for the Health of It
Wed, Jun 25, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms ABC
Join us to laugh just for the health of it! This program features laughter exercises with gentle breathing techniques to help us feel happier and attain greater well-being.
German Conversation Group - Hybrid
Wed, Jun 25, 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.
Device Advice
Thu, Jun 26, 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.
Summer Story Mix for Birth-6
Thu, Jun 26, 10:00am - 10:30am
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! No registration required.
Patio Playtime
Thu, Jun 26, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Main Library
Designed for toddlers and preschoolers, this open-ended playtime encourages imagination and fun on our KidSpace outdoor patio. Drop in and play—weather permitting!
Book Bike: Summer Learning on the Go
Thu, Jun 26, 11:30am - 12:45pm
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Location: St. Francis Park
Perler Bead Works of Art Crafternoon (Grades 7-12) - Rakow Branch
Thu, Jun 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Rakow Branch - Rakow - Shales Living Room
Let's make colorful creative art out of Perler Beads! Registration encouraged, but not required. Drop-ins are welcome. Grades 7-12.
TechKnow Mobile Stop: Coleman Elementary School
Thu, Jun 26, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
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City of Elgin - Climate Action and Resiliency Plan
Thu, Jun 26, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Rakow Branch - Rakow - Shales Living Room
City sustainability staff will be available to answer questions and educate about minimizing carbon emissions, sustaining the environment, and protecting our natural resources for generations to come.
Loteria at The Park - Presented by the TechKnow Mobile - Lotería en el Parque - Presentado por el TechKnow Móvil
Thu, Jun 26, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
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Lawyer in the Library - Abogado en la Biblioteca
Thu, Jun 26, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
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