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Renaissance Family Faire
2025-09-27 14:00:00 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
2:00pm - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-09-27 14:00:00 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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We're open 9:00AM to 5:00PM

Mon, Sep 01 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Sep 02 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Sep 03 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Sep 04 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Sep 05 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Sep 06 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Sep 07 12:00PM to 5:00PM
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Upcoming Events

Let's Play! - Ages 3-5 years old
Fri, Sep 05, 10:00am - 11:00am
Rakow Branch - Rakow - Lawn
Ages 3-5 Join us OUTSIDE for fun outdoor activities. Dress appropriately and come ready to play and have fun!
Downton Abbey Movie Marathon - Double Feature
Fri, Sep 05, 12:30pm - 5:30pm
Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms ABC
Immerse yourself in the world of Downton Abbey. Enjoy tea & biscuits watching the first two films in preparation for the premiere of the Grand Finale in theaters on September 12th. Please register.
Book Bike: Elgin Farmers Market
Fri, Sep 05, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Mobile Services
Location: South Riverside Drive
Nature Rangers: Our Native Bumbles
Fri, Sep 05, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Rakow Branch
Come learn about bumble bees and observe them foraging on the Rakow Branch Library's property.
Registration is now closed
Bookmobile Touch a Truck - Rotary of Elgin End of Summer Event
Sat, Sep 06, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Mobile Services
When: Saturday, Sept. 6 from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm Where: Panton Mill Park - 9 N. Water St, South Elgin, Admission: FREE! Rain, Wind or Sunshine!
Clases de computación en español - Ratón y Teclado
Sat, Sep 06, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Computer Training Room
Estas clases son para principiantes, para aprender destrezas básicas. No hay costo ni hay que tener tarjeta de la biblioteca. En español.
This event is full
Read to Rover for K - 8: South Elgin Branch - South Elgin Branch
Sat, Sep 06, 1:00pm - 1:15pm
South Elgin Branch - South Elgin - Shales Children's Activity Room
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
Guitar Performance - Craig Elliott
Sat, Sep 06, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Library - Lobby - Concierge
Guitar performance in the lobby by accomplished guitarist/volunteer community member.
Read to Rover for K - 8: South Elgin Branch - South Elgin Branch
Sat, Sep 06, 1:15pm - 1:30pm
South Elgin Branch - South Elgin - Shales Children's Activity Room
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: South Elgin Branch - South Elgin Branch
Sat, Sep 06, 1:30pm - 1:45pm
South Elgin Branch - South Elgin - Shales Children's Activity Room
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: South Elgin Branch - South Elgin Branch
Sat, Sep 06, 1:45pm - 2:00pm
South Elgin Branch - South Elgin - Shales Children's Activity Room
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: South Elgin Branch - South Elgin Branch
Sat, Sep 06, 2:00pm - 2:15pm
South Elgin Branch - South Elgin - Shales Children's Activity Room
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
Cardboard Creations: Build and Imagine! - Creaciones con Cartón: ¡Construye e Imagina!
Sat, Sep 06, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Sally Lee Fox & Eagle Rooms
Create and construct amazing projects with cardboard using safe, easy tools. Grades 3-6. Crea y construye increíbles proyectos con cartón usando materiales seguros y fáciles de usar. Grados 3-6.
Read to Rover for K - 8: South Elgin Branch - South Elgin Branch
Sat, Sep 06, 2:15pm - 2:30pm
South Elgin Branch - South Elgin - Shales Children's Activity Room
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: South Elgin Branch - South Elgin Branch
Sat, Sep 06, 2:30pm - 2:45pm
South Elgin Branch - South Elgin - Shales Children's Activity Room
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: South Elgin Branch - South Elgin Branch
Sat, Sep 06, 2:45pm - 3:00pm
South Elgin Branch - South Elgin - Shales Children's Activity Room
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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