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Annual Authors Fair 2025
2025-10-05 14:00:00 2025-10-05 16:00:00 America/Chicago Annual Authors Fair 2025 Calling all book lovers! Join us for the 8th Annual Authors Fair on Sunday, October 5th. Meet local authors and find your next great read! Authors will be signing and selling their books. Main Library - Alft River Room

Sunday, October 05
2:00pm - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-10-05 14:00:00 2025-10-05 16:00:00 America/Chicago Annual Authors Fair 2025 Calling all book lovers! Join us for the 8th Annual Authors Fair on Sunday, October 5th. Meet local authors and find your next great read! Authors will be signing and selling their books. Main Library - Alft River Room

Main Library

Alft River Room

Calling all book lovers! Join us for the 8th Annual Authors Fair on Sunday, October 5th. Meet local authors and find your next great read! Authors will be signing and selling their books.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Adult Programs |

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Exhibición: Nuestros Héroes, Nuestras Historias - Our Heroes, Our Stories Exhibit
Wed, Sep 24, All day
Main Library
Ven y conoce los Avatares de los Héroes comunitarios. Patrocinado por la Fundación del Caucus Latino Legislativo de Illinois.
Dinosaur Explorer Exhibit
Wed, Sep 24, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Main Library
Dinosaur Explorer journeys through the wildest, wackiest, and most wonderous dinosaurs and examines human physiology through the lens of these magnificent creatures.  Produced by Imagine.
Toddler Time - For children 1-2 years old
Wed, Sep 24, 9:15am - 9:35am
Main Library - Story Room - North
This engaging storytime will include short stories, fingerplays, rhymes, and music movement activities with a parent or caregiver.
Registration is now closed
Bounce & Rhyme Storytime - Ages 1-3 years old
Wed, Sep 24, 9:30am - 10:00am
South Elgin Branch - South Elgin - Shales Children's Activity Room
Join us for stories, rhymes, and songs in this interactive Storytime. Ages 1-3 years old with adult caregiver.
Registration is now closed
Toddler Time - For children 1-2 years old
Wed, Sep 24, 10:00am - 10:20am
Main Library - Story Room - North
This engaging storytime will include short stories, fingerplays, rhymes, and music movement activities with a parent or caregiver.
Registration is now closed
Bounce & Rhyme Storytime - Ages 1-3 years old
Wed, Sep 24, 10:15am - 10:45am
South Elgin Branch - South Elgin - Shales Children's Activity Room
Join us for stories, rhymes, and songs in this interactive Storytime. Ages 1-3 years old with adult caregiver.
Registration is now closed
TechKnow Mobile Stop: Izaak Walton Center - EPEL Playgroup
Wed, Sep 24, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Mobile Services - Sprinter
899 Jay St, Elgin, IL 60120
Bookmobile Stop: Mulberry Grove Park
Wed, Sep 24, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Mobile Services - Bookmobile
Bookmobile stop: Mulberry Grove Park – 1770 Newbridge Cr. – Elgin 60123 – 3:00-3:45
Bookmobile Stop: Westridge Boulevard
Wed, Sep 24, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Mobile Services - Bookmobile
Bookmobile stop: Westridge Blvd. & Cedarfield Dr. – Bartlett 60103 – 4:00-4:30
Teen Volunteer Orientation
Wed, Sep 24, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Conference Room
Rescheduled from September 23rd. This session is a teen volunteer orientation only. We'll go over the program as well as volunteer expectations.
Registration is now closed
Bookmobile Stop: Rushmore Drive
Wed, Sep 24, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Mobile Services
Bookmobile stop: Rushmore Drive, Bartlett 60103 – 4:30-5:00
Celebrando el Mes de la Herencia Hispana - Taller de manualidades
Wed, Sep 24, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms AB
Ven, aprende y celebra el Mes de la Herencia Hispana en la biblioteca con los talleres de manualidades de Papel Picado y de pinta caritas. Se proveerán los materiales. ¡Regístrate!
Bookmobile Stop: Blue Heron Park
Wed, Sep 24, 5:15pm - 6:00pm
Mobile Services
Bookmobile stop: Blue Heron Park – 350 Blue Heron Way – Bartlett 60103 – 5:15-6:00
Go Bilingual en la Biblioteca - Go Bilingual at the Library
Wed, Sep 24, 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.
Wednesday Night Football (Grades 7-12)
Wed, Sep 24, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Studio 270
Come hang out to talk NFL, NCAA, and High School football. Play Madden 25 and College Football 25. Enjoy pizza and refreshments. Registration recommended.
Credit with KCT
Wed, Sep 24, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
South Elgin Branch - South Elgin - Hoffer Meeting Room
Finances 101 - Credit, come learn why establishing and maintaining your credit is so important. How do the rich stay rich?
German Conversation Group - Hybrid
Wed, Sep 24, 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.
Walking Book Club - Speak to Me of Home by Jeanine Cummins
Wed, Sep 24, 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.
MS Word Series
Wed, Sep 24, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
South Elgin Branch - South Elgin - Hoffer Meeting Room
In this series, learn the fundamentals of Microsoft Word to create, format, edit and design. Sponsored by Comcast Internet Essentials.
Registration is now closed
Which Computer is Right for Me?
Wed, Sep 24, 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Computer Training Room
Are you in the market for a new computer? This class will help you choose the right one at a price you can afford.
Registration is now closed
Exhibición: Nuestros Héroes, Nuestras Historias - Our Heroes, Our Stories Exhibit
Thu, Sep 25, All day
Main Library
Ven y conoce los Avatares de los Héroes comunitarios. Patrocinado por la Fundación del Caucus Latino Legislativo de Illinois.
Dinosaur Explorer Exhibit
Thu, Sep 25, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Main Library
Dinosaur Explorer journeys through the wildest, wackiest, and most wonderous dinosaurs and examines human physiology through the lens of these magnificent creatures.  Produced by Imagine.
Baby Rhyme Time - For ages 0-11 months
Thu, Sep 25, 9:15am - 9:45am
Main Library - Story Room - South
Calling all babies! Join us for singing, clapping, and simple stories at this program. Best for little ones 0-11 months with a parent or caregiver.
Device Advice
Thu, Sep 25, 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.
Preschool Storytime - For ages 3-6
Thu, Sep 25, 9:45am - 10:15am
Main Library - Story Room - North
Calling all preschoolers! This storytime features stories, songs, and rhymes for ages 3-6.
Veterans Voices: Preserve Your Military Service Story
Thu, Sep 25, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Main Library - Elgin Room
Do you have a history of military service – either active or as a veteran? Please consider sharing your service story in a recorded interview.
Story Mix for Birth-6
Thu, Sep 25, 10:30am - 11:00am
Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms ABC
Join us for an interactive storytime! Best for kids birth-6 years with an adult caregiver. All ages are welcome. Drop-in!
Developing Your Small Business - With the Illinois Small Business Development Center at ECC
Thu, Sep 25, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Main Library - Grove Room
Do you need help developing a new or existing small business? Drop by the library to get started with an advisor from the Illinois Small Business Development Center at ECC! Registration not required.
TechKnow Mobile Stop: Coleman Elementary School
Thu, Sep 25, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Mobile Services - Sprinter
Please find us on the corner of Sherwood Ave and Oakhill Rd. Elgin IL 60120.
Kids Explore: Folk Art of Karla Gerard - Grades K-6, Registration Required
Thu, Sep 25, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Main Library - Sally Lee Fox & Eagle Rooms
Folk art represents the art of a group of people or community, often created by artists with no formal training. Let's explore art by Karla Gerard & create folk art of our own! Registration required.
Lawyer in the Library - Abogado en la Biblioteca
Thu, Sep 25, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms ABC
Have a legal question? Walk in for a free, 15-minute consultation! In partnership with Kane County Law Library & Self Help Legal Center. Registration not required. Ayuda legal disponible en español.
Medicare 101
Thu, Sep 25, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Get up to speed on what Medicare covers, what it doesn't and your potential out-of-pocket exposure. Please register for link to Zoom.
Podcasting 101
Thu, Sep 25, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
South Elgin Branch - South Elgin - Hoffer Meeting Room
Learn the history of podcasting and what it takes to start your own!
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