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Cut the Cable Cord
2025-01-22 10:30:00 2025-01-22 11:30:00 America/Chicago Cut the Cable Cord 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. Main Library - Elgin Room

Wednesday, January 22
10:30am - 11:30am

Add to Calendar 2025-01-22 10:30:00 2025-01-22 11:30:00 America/Chicago Cut the Cable Cord 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. Main Library - Elgin Room

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.

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

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Older Adult Interest | Computer & Technology |

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Main Library
Phone: 847-742-2411
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We're open 9:00AM to 9:00PM

Mon, Jan 20 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Jan 21 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Jan 22 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Jan 23 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Jan 24 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jan 25 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Jan 26 12:00PM to 5:00PM
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Upcoming Events

MLK Food Drive
Mon, Jan 20, 9:00am - 8:30pm
Main Library - Lobby - Concierge
In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. the library is serving as a collection site for the City of Elgin's food drive. Please drop off non-perishable items only at the designated table in the lobby.
Move n' Play - Ages 1-2 years old
Mon, Jan 20, 9:30am - 10:30am
Rakow Branch
Gross and fine motor play for littles as they have fun making new friends. Ages 1-2 years old with adult caregiver.
Cancelled
Bookmobile Stop: South Elgin branch
Mon, Jan 20, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Mobile Services
Bookmobile Stop in Freshway parking lot
Cancelled
TechKnow Mobile Stop: Zion Lutheran Church
Mon, Jan 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Mobile Services
Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church - 330 Griswold St, Elgin, IL 60123
Café para Padres- en español- Parents Cafe- In Spanish
Mon, Jan 20, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Main Library - Meadows Community Room C
Son reuniones donde las personas hablan, participan activamente y escuchan sobre temas como los desafíos y las victorias de criar a una familia, a través de la autorreflexión y el aprendizaje.
Registration is now closed
Cancelled
Singer Featherweight Friends
Mon, Jan 20, 11:30am - 4:30pm
Main Library
Come sew with fellow Singer Featherweight machine users, make new friends, learn new tips and tricks. Please bring your own machine and supplies. Ideas & suggestions offered Registration Recommended
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Special Program
Mon, Jan 20, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library
In our main library lobby area, please join the builders of Awesome Black Creativity, Dave Kaleta and Richard Dryden. Kaleta and Dryden appeared on Lego Masters in 2021.
Registration is now closed
Cancelled
Bookmobile Stop: Old Oaks Estates
Mon, Jan 20, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Mobile Services
Bookmobile stop: Old Oaks Estates – 850 Villa St. – corner of Nancy Ann & Suzanne Ln. – Elgin 60120 – 3:00-3:45
Cancelled
Bookmobile Stop: Huff Elementary
Mon, Jan 20, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Mobile Services
Bookmobile stop: Huff Elementary – Hastings St. near the school – Elgin 60120 – 4:00-4:45
The Great Boodini Presents: Lasers & Robots - Rakow Branch
Mon, Jan 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Rakow Branch - Rakow - Exhibit Area
A fantastical outerspace show that features lasers, realistic droids, lightswords, STEM lessons, audience helpers, and an impossible magic trick with a laser beam!! Register to come see this show!
Registration is now closed
Cancelled
Bookmobile Stop: St. Francis Park
Mon, Jan 20, 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Mobile Services
Bookmobile stop: St. Francis Park – near Jefferson and Spring Streets – Elgin 60120 – 5:00-5:45
Evening Chess Club
Mon, Jan 20, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - 2nd Floor - Behind Elevators
Join fellow chess players of all ages and skill levels on the 1st and 3rd Monday of the month for this open play program! Chess sets will be provided.
Contemporary Book Group - We Solve Murders by Richard Osman
Mon, Jan 20, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - Grove Room
The Contemporary Book Group meets monthly to discuss current, interesting books in assorted genres. Meetings are held the third Monday of the month at 7:00 p.m. in the Grove Room at the Main Library.
MS Publisher
Mon, Jan 20, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - Computer Training Room
Learn how to use Microsoft Publisher to create a variety of projects and enhance them with visual effects.
Registration is now closed
Bounce & Rhyme Storytime - Ages 1-3 years old
Tue, Jan 21, 9:15am - 9:45am
Rakow Branch
Join us for stories, rhymes, and songs in this interactive Storytime. Ages 1-3 years old with adult caregiver.
Registration is now closed
Bounce & Rhyme Storytime - Ages 1-3 years old
Tue, Jan 21, 10:00am - 10:30am
Rakow Branch
Join us for stories, rhymes, and songs in this interactive Storytime. Ages 1-3 years old with adult caregiver.
Registration is now closed
Windows 11 Intermediate
Tue, Jan 21, 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Library - Computer Training Room
Learn how to install/uninstall programs and apps, change settings, use the task manager, and control updates in Windows 11.
Registration is now closed
Budding Bookworms Preschool Storytime - Ages 3-5 years old
Tue, Jan 21, 10:45am - 11:15am
Rakow Branch
Preschoolers will enjoy stories, songs, and activities. Ages 3-5 years old
Registration is now closed
Career Coach in the Library
Tue, Jan 21, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Computer Training Room
Drop in for a consultation with a Career Coach from workNet Batavia!
Cancelled
Bookmobile Stop: Lin Lor Lane
Tue, Jan 21, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Mobile Services
Bookmobile stop: Lin Lor Lane – corner of Lin Lor Ln. & Airlite St. - Elgin 60123 – 2:00-2:45
Cancelled
Bookmobile Stop: New Covenant Fellowship
Tue, Jan 21, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Mobile Services
Bookmobile stop: New Covenant Fellowship – Parkway Avenue – Elgin 60120 – 3:00-3:45
Cancelled
TechKnow Mobile Stop: Well Child Center
Tue, Jan 21, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Mobile Services
Well Child Center - 620 Wing St, Elgin, IL 60123
LEGO® Showcase for Kids - Main Library Lobby
Tue, Jan 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library
Do you have a LEGO creation that you would like to showcase?
Cancelled
Bookmobile Stop: Deer Pointe Drive
Tue, Jan 21, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Mobile Services
Bookmobile stop: Deer Pointe Drive, South Elgin 60177 – 4:00-4:45
Grupo de Conversación en Inglés en línea o en la Biblioteca - English Conversation Group -Main Library and Zoom
Tue, Jan 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
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