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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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Phone: 847-531-7271
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Dinosaur Explorer Exhibit
Tue, Nov 25, 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.
Baby Rhyme Time - For ages 0-11 months
Tue, Nov 25, 9:15am - 9:45am
Main Library - Story Room - South
Calling all babies! Join us for singing, clapping, and simple stories at this program. Best for little ones 0-11 months with a parent or caregiver.
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1, 2, 3 Go!
Tue, Nov 25, 10:00am - 10:30am
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 0-3
Tue, Nov 25, 10:00am - 10:30am
Rakow Branch - Rakow - Large Exhibit Area
Join us for stories, rhymes, and songs in this interactive Storytime.
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STEAM: Lego Challenge for Grade: K - 6 - South Elgin Branch
Tue, Nov 25, 1:30pm - 2:15pm
South Elgin Branch - South Elgin - Shales Children's Activity Room
We're getting out the Lego's for this no school day! Come join us for some lego building challenge fun!
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Bookmobile Stop: New Covenant - Parkway Ave, Elgin
Tue, Nov 25, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Mobile Services
Near New Covenant church 2:00 - 2:30pm
Bookmobile Stop: Lin Lor - Lin Lor Ln, Elgin
Tue, Nov 25, 2:45pm - 3:30pm
Mobile Services
Near St Joseph's Hospital 2:45 - 3:30pm
TechKnow Mobile Stop: Mobile Food Pantry - Buenva Vista Appartments
Tue, Nov 25, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Mobile Services - Sprinter
1285 Fleetwood Dr #109, Elgin, IL 60123
Bookmobile Stop: Deer Pointe - Richmond Cir, South Elgin
Tue, Nov 25, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Mobile Services
Deer Point Dr & Richmond Cir 4:00 - 4:45pm
Grupo de Conversación en Inglés en línea o en la Biblioteca - English Conversation Group -Main Library and Zoom
Tue, Nov 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
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Cuentos y creaciones en familia - Creando Juntos
Tue, Nov 25, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms ABC
Disfruta de cuentos en español y deja volar tu imaginación mientras hacemos juntos una manualidad especial. Perfecto para compartir un momento creativo en familia.
Dinosaur Explorer Exhibit
Wed, Nov 26, 9:00am - 6:00pm
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.
Toddler Time - For children 1-2 years old
Wed, Nov 26, 9:15am - 9:35am
Main Library - Story Room - North
This engaging storytime will include short stories, fingerplays, rhymes, and music movement activities with a parent or caregiver.
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Bounce & Rhyme Storytime - Ages 0-3
Wed, Nov 26, 9:30am - 10:00am
South Elgin Branch - South Elgin - Shales Children's Activity Room
Join us for stories, rhymes, and songs in this interactive Storytime.
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Toddler Time - For children 1-2 years old
Wed, Nov 26, 10:00am - 10:20am
Main Library - Story Room - North
This engaging storytime will include short stories, fingerplays, rhymes, and music movement activities with a parent or caregiver.
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Budding Bookworms Preschool Storytime - Ages 3-5
Wed, Nov 26, 10:15am - 10:45am
South Elgin Branch - South Elgin - Shales Children's Activity Room
Preschoolers will enjoy stories, songs, and activities.
Doodle & Drop- Grade: 1-6 Rakow Branch - Rakow Branch
Wed, Nov 26, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Rakow Branch - Rakow - Shales Living Room
Come drop in on this no school day and join with others to learn some new techniques, drawing trends and just...draw!
Introduction to Tinkercad
Wed, Nov 26, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
South Elgin Branch - South Elgin - Hoffer Meeting Room
Discover the world of 3D design and printing in this hands-on Tinkercad workshop! Learn to set up a free Tinkercad account, manage designs, and start your first project.
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Bookmobile Stop: Willow Lake Estates - Recreation Rd, Elgin
Wed, Nov 26, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Mobile Services
Lot near pool 2:00 - 2:45pm
Bookmobile Stop: Highbury - Highbury Dr, Elgin
Wed, Nov 26, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Mobile Services
West of Waverly Dr 3:00 - 3:45pm
Bookmobile Stop: Woodview - Woodview Cir, Elgin
Wed, Nov 26, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Mobile Services
Near Woodview Cir & Wynnfield Ct 4:00 - 4:45pm
Bookmobile Stop: Crestwood - Hemlock Ln
Wed, Nov 26, 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Mobile Services
Hemlock Ln & Poplar Creek Dr, near playground 5:00 - 5:45pm
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Wed, Nov 26, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Main Library
The Main Library, Rakow Branch and South Elgin close at 6 p.m.
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