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Device Advice
2025-04-03 09:30:00 2025-04-03 11:30:00 America/Chicago Device Advice 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. Rakow Branch - Rakow - Computer Cafe

Thursday, April 03
9:30am - 11:30am

Add to Calendar 2025-04-03 09:30:00 2025-04-03 11:30:00 America/Chicago Device Advice 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. Rakow Branch - Rakow - Computer Cafe

Rakow Branch

Rakow - Computer Cafe

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.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

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

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Rakow Branch
Phone: 847-531-7271
Hours

Today's hours

We're open 9:00AM to 8:00PM

Mon, Mar 24 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Mar 25 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Mar 26 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Mar 27 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Mar 28 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Mar 29 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Mar 30 12:00PM to 5:00PM
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Upcoming Events

Kane County Early Voting
Tue, Mar 25, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Main Library - Alft River Room
Early voting and grace period registration for Kane County residents.
Bounce & Rhyme Storytime - Ages 1-3 years old
Tue, Mar 25, 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, Mar 25, 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
Budding Bookworms Preschool Storytime - Ages 3-5 years old
Tue, Mar 25, 10:45am - 11:15am
Rakow Branch
Preschoolers will enjoy stories, songs, and activities. Ages 3-5 years old
Registration is now closed
Bookmobile Stop: Westwind Towers
Tue, Mar 25, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Mobile Services
Bookmobile stop: State Street Towers – main entrance – 104 S. State St. – Elgin 60123 – 2:00-2:45
Bookmobile Stop: Eastside Neighborhood Garden
Tue, Mar 25, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Mobile Services
Bookmobile stop: Eastside Neighborhood Garden – Borsford Pl., near Channing & Division – Elgin 60120 – 3:00-3:45
TechKnow Mobile Stop: Mobile Food Pantry - Buena Vista Apartments - Fleetwood Drive
Tue, Mar 25, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Mobile Services - Sprinter
1285 Fleetwood Dr, Elgin, IL 60123
Storm Science! Presented by Illinois Storm Chasers - Rakow Branch
Tue, Mar 25, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Rakow Branch
Please register to join us as Storm Science returns to present the latest on weather chasing and several fun demonstration related to weather to dazzle!
Registration is now closed
Grupo de Conversación en Inglés en línea o en la Biblioteca - English Conversation Group at Main Library and Zoom
Tue, Mar 25, 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
Tips for Improving Posture to Prevent & Alleviate Pain
Tue, Mar 25, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms AB
This interactive program introduces self help tools and tips to promote aging at home. Dr. Kearns will focus on mistakes people make as they try to fix their aches and pains. Please Register
MS Word Series
Tue, Mar 25, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - Computer Training 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
Kane County Early Voting
Wed, Mar 26, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Main Library - Alft River Room
Early voting and grace period registration for Kane County residents.
1, 2, 3 Go!
Wed, Mar 26, 9:15am - 9:45am
Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms ABC
Families are invited to share stories, rhymes and musical activities together in this interactive storytime. For ages 1-3 with an adult caregiver. Drop-in program! No registration required.
Bounce & Rhyme Storytime - Ages 1-3 years old
Wed, Mar 26, 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
Wed, Mar 26, 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
Bookmobile Stop: South Elgin
Wed, Mar 26, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Mobile Services
Bookmobile stop in Freshway parking lot
Budding Bookworms Preschool Storytime - Ages 3-5 years old
Wed, Mar 26, 10:45am - 11:15am
Rakow Branch
Preschoolers will enjoy stories, songs, and activities. Ages 3-5 years old
Registration is now closed
Bookmobile Stop: Mulberry Grove Park
Wed, Mar 26, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Mobile Services
Bookmobile stop: Mulberry Grove Park – 1770 Newbridge Cr. – Elgin 60123 – 3:00-3:45
Bookmobile Stop: Westridge Boulevard
Wed, Mar 26, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Mobile Services
Bookmobile stop: Westridge Blvd. & Cedarfield Dr. – Bartlett 60103 – 4:00-4:30
Bookmobile Stop: Rushmore Drive
Wed, Mar 26, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Mobile Services
Bookmobile stop: Rushmore Drive, Bartlett 60103 – 4:30-5:00
Clases de Ciudadanía en español - Spanish Citizenship classes
Wed, Mar 26, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms AB
Esta serie cubrirá las preguntas cívicas en preparación para el examen de ciudadanía. Para obtener más información, comuníquese con Annie Jarvis de YWCA (331) 442-6358. Presentado en español.
Bookmobile Stop: Blue Heron Park
Wed, Mar 26, 5:15pm - 6:00pm
Mobile Services
Bookmobile stop: Blue Heron Park – 350 Blue Heron Way – Bartlett 60103 – 5:15-6:00
Dreams We Chase: An Author Talk - with Novelist Jennifer Weiner
Wed, Mar 26, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual
#1 New York Times Bestselling Author of In Her Shoes, Big Summer, and The Breakaway. Please register.
Register
Go Bilingual en la Biblioteca - Go Bilingual at the Library
Wed, Mar 26, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Meadows Community Room C
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.
Cancelled
3D Scanning with Kiri Engine
Wed, Mar 26, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Main Library
Learn how Kiri Engine creates digital 3D models of real-life objects! Use these scans for visual effects, 3D printing, or as game assets. Please bring your own phone/tablet and item you wish to scan.
German Conversation Group - Hybrid
Wed, Mar 26, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - Adult Programs - Zoom,Conference 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 - Rednecks by Taylor Brown
Wed, Mar 26, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - Grove 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.
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