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Wits Workout for Older Adults
2025-05-09 10:00:00 2025-05-09 11:00:00 America/Chicago Wits Workout for Older Adults Second Fridays, join us at Wits Workout which combines intellectually stimulating exercises, social interaction, and education about brain health in a friendly, engaging, and FUN way! Please register. Rakow Branch - Rakow - Shales Living Room

Friday, May 09
10:00am - 11:00am

Add to Calendar 2025-05-09 10:00:00 2025-05-09 11:00:00 America/Chicago Wits Workout for Older Adults Second Fridays, join us at Wits Workout which combines intellectually stimulating exercises, social interaction, and education about brain health in a friendly, engaging, and FUN way! Please register. Rakow Branch - Rakow - Shales Living Room

Rakow Branch

Rakow - Shales Living Room

Second Fridays, join us at Wits Workout which combines intellectually stimulating exercises, social interaction, and education about brain health in a friendly, engaging, and FUN way! Please register.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Older Adult Interest | Adult Programs |

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Rakow Branch
Phone: 847-531-7271
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We're open 9:00AM to 8:00PM

Mon, Apr 14 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Apr 15 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Apr 16 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Apr 17 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Apr 18 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Apr 19 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Apr 20 12:00PM to 5:00PM
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1, 2, 3 Go!
Wed, Apr 16, 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, Apr 16, 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, Apr 16, 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, Apr 16, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Mobile Services
Bookmobile stop in Freshway parking lot
Budding Bookworms Preschool Storytime - Ages 3-5 years old
Wed, Apr 16, 10:45am - 11:15am
Rakow Branch
Preschoolers will enjoy stories, songs, and activities. Ages 3-5 years old
Registration is now closed
Elgin Genealogical Society Research Assistance
Wed, Apr 16, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Library - 2nd Floor - Genealogy
Receive one-on-one genealogy assistance from Elgin Genealogical Society volunteers.
Bookmobile Stop: Willow Lake Estates
Wed, Apr 16, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Mobile Services
Bookmobile stop: Willow Lakes Estates – club house – 161 W. River Road – Elgin 60123 – 2:00-2:45
TechKnow Mobile Stop: O'Neal Elementary School
Wed, Apr 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Mobile Services - Sprinter
510 Franklin Blvd, Elgin, IL 60120. Meet us on the corner of Ann & Hill.
Bookmobile Stop: Highbury Drive
Wed, Apr 16, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Mobile Services
Bookmobile stop: Highbury Dr., east of Waverly – Elgin 60120 – 3:00-3:45
Bookmobile Stop: Woodview Circle
Wed, Apr 16, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Mobile Services
Bookmobile stop: Woodview Circle – corner of Woodview Cr. & Chicago St., Elgin 60120 – 4:00-4:45
Bookmobile Stop: Crestwood Apartments of Elgin
Wed, Apr 16, 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Mobile Services
Bookmobile stop: Crestwood Apts. of Elgin – info office – 45 Poplar Creek Dr. – Elgin 60120 – 5:00-5:45
Clases de Ciudadanía en español - Spanish Citizenship classes
Wed, Apr 16, 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.
Go Bilingual en la Biblioteca - Go Bilingual at the Library
Wed, Apr 16, 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.
This event is full
MS Excel Series
Wed, Apr 16, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - Computer Training Room
In this series, learn how to use Microsoft Excel to manipulate, format, and organize numbers and other types of data. Sponsored by Comcast Internet Essentials.
Registration is now closed
Walking Book Club - The Briar Club by Kate Quinn
Wed, Apr 16, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - Conference 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.
Device Advice
Thu, Apr 17, 9:30am - 11:30am
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.
Story Mix for Birth-6
Thu, Apr 17, 10:30am - 11:00am
Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms ABC
Join us for an interactive storytime! Best for kids birth-6 with an adult caregiver. All ages are welcome. Drop-in!
Preschool Drawing - Ages 4-5
Thu, Apr 17, 10:30am - 11:15am
Rakow Branch
Children will develop fine motor skills as we have fun learning to draw!
Registration is now closed
TechKnow Mobile Stop: Smart Wash Lavanderia
Thu, Apr 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Mobile Services - Sprinter
425 Dundee Ave. – Elgin 60120
Play & Create! - A Popup Program for Grades K - 6th
Thu, Apr 17, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms ABC
Pop into the library for a fun, hands-on program featuring interactive games, crafts, and challenges - There is something for everyone to enjoy!
Returning Citizens Program - A Community Partnership
Thu, Apr 17, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms AB
Learn about the community resources available to returning citizens following incarceration. Presented by the Kane County Sheriffs Office and Elgin Police Department.
Grupo de Conversación para la Ciudadanía en inglés - En la biblioteca
Thu, Apr 17, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Conference Room
Usando material de USCIS que incluye preguntas de educación cívica, el formulario de solicitud y otros requisitos para la entrevista de ciudadanía.
This event is full
ELECTRIFY EVERYTHING
Thu, Apr 17, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Elgin Room
Learn about the growing movement to efficiently electrify our homes and lives, and stop burning fossil fuels. Presented by Laren Corie, a retired designer of passive solar & energy efficient homes
Elgin Genealogical Society
Thu, Apr 17, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - Meadows Community Room C
Semi-monthly meeting of the Elgin Genealogical Society. No registration required.
Internet Basics - from DigitalLearn
Thu, Apr 17, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Computer Training Room
This class introduces newly connected users to basic terminology, functionality, and navigation of internet browsers, search engines and websites.
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