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

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GBPL Leaves Hunger Behind - Fall Food Drive
Fri, Nov 21, 1:00pm - 6:00pm
Main Library
Neighboring food pantries need help--drop off non-perishable food and personal care items at the Main Library from Mon. 11/17--Fri. 11/21.
Dinosaur Explorer Exhibit
Sat, Nov 22, 9:00am - 9:00pm
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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.
YogaRayne: Stretch & Reset - A Wellness Experience for Teens & Adults
Sat, Nov 22, 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms AB
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