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Poetry Alive

National Poetry Month
2025-04-29 19:00:00 2025-04-29 20:00:00 America/Chicago Poetry Alive Come celebrate National Poetry month with Elgin Poet Laureate Emeritus, Gareth Mann, and other local poets. Please Register Main Library - Elgin Room

Tuesday, April 29
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-04-29 19:00:00 2025-04-29 20:00:00 America/Chicago Poetry Alive Come celebrate National Poetry month with Elgin Poet Laureate Emeritus, Gareth Mann, and other local poets. Please Register Main Library - Elgin Room

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Elgin Room

Come celebrate National Poetry month with Elgin Poet Laureate Emeritus, Gareth Mann, and other local poets. Please Register

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Dinosaur Explorer Exhibit
Sun, Dec 07, 12:00pm - 5:00pm
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.
Sunday Afternoon Concert - Chicago Bronze Handbell Ensemble
Sun, Dec 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms ABC
Revel in seasonal holiday music with a mix of sacred and secular music performed by the amazing Chicago Bronze Handbell Ensemble. Please Register
Dinosaur Explorer Exhibit
Mon, Dec 08, 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.
Preschool Storytime - For ages 3-6
Mon, Dec 08, 9:15am - 9:45am
Main Library - Story Room - North
Calling all preschoolers! This storytime features stories, songs, and rhymes for ages 3-6.
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Elgin Genealogical Society Writers' Group
Mon, Dec 08, 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - Conference Room
A special interest group that encourages and assists with writing family stories and histories. Participants share their stories for help with ideas, clarification, and resources.
Story Mix for Birth-6
Mon, Dec 08, 10:00am - 10:30am
Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms AB
Join us for an interactive storytime! Best for kids birth-6 years with an adult caregiver. All ages are welcome. Drop-in!
Café para Padres- en español- Parents Cafe- In Spanish
Mon, Dec 08, 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.
TechKnow Mobile Stop: Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church - EPEL Playgroup
Mon, Dec 08, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Mobile Services - Sprinter
330 Griswold St, Elgin, IL 60123
Spanish Café / Conversation Group - Café en Español / Grupo de Conversación
Mon, Dec 08, 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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Bookmobile Stop: Old Oaks Estates - Off Villa St, Elgin
Mon, Dec 08, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Mobile Services
Nancy Ann Ln 3:00-3:45pm
Bookmobile Stop: Huff Elementary - Hastings St, Elgin
Mon, Dec 08, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
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Near school on Hastings 4:00 - 4:45pm
Bookmobile Stop: St. Francis Park - Jefferson Ave, Elgin
Mon, Dec 08, 5:00pm - 5:45pm
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One of the streets surrounding the park 5:00 - 5:45pm
De padre a padre
Mon, Dec 08, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Meadows Community Room B
¿Te sientes abrumado o deprimido? Únete a nuestro grupo de apoyo en español, dirigido por personas con experiencia en salud mental, en colaboración con NAMI KDK.
Coffee with the Mayor
Mon, Dec 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
South Elgin Branch - South Elgin - Hoffer Meeting Room
Drop in to say hello or ask the Village President, Steve Ward, a question. Hear about the latest updates and decisions made by the trustees.
Crochet Club
Mon, Dec 08, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Grove Room
Get hooked on crocheting! Bring a project to work on. All skill levels welcome. Please Register
Concert Guest Pass: Chamber Music on the Fox - Holiday Brass ft. Axiom Brass
Mon, Dec 08, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
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Guest pass to attend the 7:00 pm CMOTF performance at First Congregational Church of Elgin - 256 Chicago Street, Elgin
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