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Good Mental Kung Fu: How to Keep Calm in the Chaos
2025-05-22 19:00:00 2025-05-22 20:30:00 America/Chicago Good Mental Kung Fu: How to Keep Calm in the Chaos Learn key tips and exercises to help you move through anxiety/depression moments, as well as a powerful, simple meditation technique to help release negative energy & infuse positive, healing energy. Virtual -

Thursday, May 22
7:00pm - 8:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-05-22 19:00:00 2025-05-22 20:30:00 America/Chicago Good Mental Kung Fu: How to Keep Calm in the Chaos Learn key tips and exercises to help you move through anxiety/depression moments, as well as a powerful, simple meditation technique to help release negative energy & infuse positive, healing energy. Virtual -

Learn key tips and exercises to help you move through anxiety/depression moments, as well as a powerful, simple meditation technique to help release negative energy & infuse positive, healing energy.

Allison Deputy has over 30 years experience in Yang Style Tai Chi, and is a certified Tai Chi Master Instructor through the American Tai Chi & Qigong Association. She conducts classes and workshops across the northwest suburbs of Chicago, specializing in Yang Style 12 and 108 Forms, Chair Tai Chi, and the invigorating Tai Chi Ball Qigong Workout. She offers Teacher Training Programs in traditional Yang Style Tai Chi and Chair Tai Chi. When she is not teaching or giving workshops, Allison is a writer. She has published poetry and short fiction and is working on a young adult novel series. You can follow her work on Medium.com. Her favorite quote is "Follow your heart and live well."

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Preschool Storytime - For ages 3-6
Mon, Jan 26, 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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Story Mix for Birth-6
Mon, Jan 26, 10:00am - 10:30am
Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms ABC
Join us for an interactive storytime! Best for kids birth-6 years with an adult caregiver. All ages are welcome. Drop-in!
Monday Movies - No Shushing Event
Mon, Jan 26, 10:00am - 12:00pm
South Elgin Branch - South Elgin - Hoffer Meeting Room
Everyone is welcome to come watch and listen.
Spanish Café / Conversation Group - Café en Español / Grupo de Conversación
Mon, Jan 26, 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 Reader's Book Club
Mon, Jan 26, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Rakow Branch - Rakow - Shales Living Room
Drop by the Shales Living Room at the Rakow Branch. Join us to discuss Water Moon by Samantha Sotto in January and Be Ready When the Luck Happens by Ina Garten in February in the Shales Living Room.
STEAM: Young Zoologists - (In Person) Grades K-5
Mon, Jan 26, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Main Library - Story Room
Put on your zoologist hat and join us to learn more about animals that thrive in winter conditions!
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Game Day! - Grades: 1-5 - South Elgin Branch
Mon, Jan 26, 4:45pm - 5:45pm
South Elgin Branch - South Elgin - Shales Children's Activity Room
We have plenty of games; we need you to join us! Do you have a favorite game? Bring it! Register to join.
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Baby Rhyme Time - For ages 0-11 months
Tue, Jan 27, 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.
1, 2, 3 Go!
Tue, Jan 27, 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, Jan 27, 10:00am - 10:30am
Rakow Branch - Rakow - Small Exhibit Area
Join us for stories, rhymes, and songs in this interactive Storytime.
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Google Tools: Docs
Tue, Jan 27, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Main Library - Computer Training Room
Learn how to create, edit, and share word processing documents using Google Docs. Sponsored by Comcast Internet Essentials.
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Tech Mobile Stop: Coleman Elementary
Tue, Jan 27, 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Mobile Services
Please find us on the corner of Sherwood Ave and Oakhill Rd. Elgin IL 60120.
Kitchen Table Craft Club- Zentangles - VIRTUAL for Grades K-5 on ZOOM
Tue, Jan 27, 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Virtual - Kidspace - Zoom
Crafting at your kitchen table with supplies you have around the house is easy and fun. Gather up the basic craft materials listed below and join Ms. Carrie to relax after school with some artsy fun.
Clases de Ciudadanía en español - Spanish Citizenship classes
Tue, Jan 27, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Computer Training Room
Esta serie cubrirá las preguntas cívicas en preparación para el examen de ciudadanía. Para obtener más información, comuníquese con Laura Lopez de YWCA Elgin (331) 442-2036. Presentado en español.
Grupo de Conversación en Inglés en línea o en la Biblioteca - English Conversation Group -Main Library and Zoom
Tue, Jan 27, 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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An Evening with WGN's Paul Lisnek - 2026 Civic Awareness Series
Tue, Jan 27, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
WGN TV's Chief Political Analyst Paul Lisnek kicks off the new year with an update on the current state of Illinois politics and the 2026 Midterm Elections.
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Left On Read Book Club - Babel by R.F. Kuang
Tue, Jan 27, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Conference Room
Join us for a social book group for readers in their 20’s or 30’s to discuss a variety of genres.
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