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Martin Luther King Jr. Day Special Program
2025-01-20 13:00:00 2025-01-20 15:00:00 America/Chicago Martin Luther King Jr. Day Special Program 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. Main Library -

Monday, January 20
1:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-01-20 13:00:00 2025-01-20 15:00:00 America/Chicago Martin Luther King Jr. Day Special Program 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. 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.

Please join the builders of Awesome Black Creativity, Dave Kaleta and Richard Dryden. Kaleta and Dryden appeared on Lego Masters in 2021. They will discuss the inspiration behind their artistry. In addition, they will explain the process of selecting the 27-figures that celebrate contemporary and historical Black creatives across disciplines such as contemporary dance, photography, music, film, culinary arts, activism, and more. Young people and their families are welcome to participate in our brick-building workshop. 

AGE GROUP: | Family | All Ages | Adults |

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Read to Rover for K - 8: Rakow Branch - Rakow Branch
Sun, Apr 27, 1:00pm - 1:15pm
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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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Sun, Apr 27, 1:30pm - 1:45pm
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Sun, Apr 27, 1:45pm - 2:00pm
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Sunday Afternoon Concert - Hollis Prize Winner's Recital
Sun, Apr 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms ABC
Millikin University’s School of Music is pleased to present the 2025 Hollis Prize Winner’s Recital made possible through the generosity of MU's alumnus, Dr. Kimm Hollis. Stay tuned for the winner. R
Read to Rover for K - 8: Rakow Branch - Rakow Branch
Sun, Apr 27, 2:00pm - 2:15pm
Rakow Branch
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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Read to Rover for K - 8: Rakow Branch - Rakow Branch
Sun, Apr 27, 2:15pm - 2:30pm
Rakow Branch
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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Read to Rover for K - 8: Rakow Branch - Rakow Branch
Sun, Apr 27, 2:30pm - 2:45pm
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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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Read to Rover for K - 8: Rakow Branch - Rakow Branch
Sun, Apr 27, 2:45pm - 3:00pm
Rakow Branch
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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Move n' Play - Ages 1-2 years old
Mon, Apr 28, 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.
Bookmobile Stop: South Elgin
Mon, Apr 28, 10:00am - 12:00pm
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Computers 101 Series
Mon, Apr 28, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Computer Training Room
New to computers or need a refresher on how to get started? Learn how to use the mouse and keyboard, pick up basic computer skills and browse the internet in this series. Sponsored by Comcast.
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TechKnow Mobile Stop: Zion Lutheran Church
Mon, Apr 28, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Mobile Services
Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church - 330 Griswold St, Elgin, IL 60123
Spanish Café / Conversation Group - Café en Español / Grupo de Conversación
Mon, Apr 28, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Main Library - Grove Room
Come, learn and practice Spanish! Intermediate level participants will practice conversations in Spanish by doing activities in the library or visiting places in the community.
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Rakow Readers
Mon, Apr 28, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Rakow Branch - Rakow - Shales Living Room
Join us in the Shales Living Room for a lively discussion of We Solve Murders by Richard Osman in March, and James by Percival Everett in April.
Bookmobile Stop: Old Oaks Estates
Mon, Apr 28, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
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Bookmobile Stop: Huff Elementary
Mon, Apr 28, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
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Bookmobile stop: Huff Elementary – Hastings St. near the school – Elgin 60120 – 4:00-4:45
TechKnow Mobile Stop: Food For Greater Elgin
Mon, Apr 28, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
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Teen Volunteers
Mon, Apr 28, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Main Library - Meadows Community Room A,Meadows Community Rooms AB
Teens in grades 7-12 are invited to volunteer at the library. Teen volunteers participate in a diverse range of services that enhance the library experience, making it a welcoming place for everyone.
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Hora de práctica- Básicos de computación
Mon, Apr 28, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Main Library - Computer Training Room
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Bookmobile Stop: St. Francis Park
Mon, Apr 28, 5:00pm - 5:45pm
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Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms ABC
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