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Summer Reading Kick-Off - Bubble Show Spectacular!

Power Up - READ!
2025-05-30 14:00:00 2025-05-30 15:45:00 America/Chicago Summer Reading Kick-Off - Bubble Show Spectacular! Join us for summer reading sign up and get ready for a blast with the Bubble Guy! He'll entertain our superheroes as they POWER up for some fun and exciting reading adventures. Rakow Branch -

Friday, May 30
2:00pm - 3:45pm

Add to Calendar 2025-05-30 14:00:00 2025-05-30 15:45:00 America/Chicago Summer Reading Kick-Off - Bubble Show Spectacular! Join us for summer reading sign up and get ready for a blast with the Bubble Guy! He'll entertain our superheroes as they POWER up for some fun and exciting reading adventures. Rakow Branch -

Join us for summer reading sign up and get ready for a blast with the Bubble Guy! He'll entertain our superheroes as they POWER up for some fun and exciting reading adventures.

2:00 - 2:45 pm - Sign up for summer reading & enjoy the lawn at Rakow Branch 

3:00 - 3:45 pm - Bubble Guy Show!

Feel free to dress up as your favorite superhero or wear your favorite t-shirt!

AGE GROUP: | Family |

EVENT TYPE: | Activity |

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Rakow Branch
Phone: 847-531-7271
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Mon, Jul 28 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jul 29 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jul 30 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jul 31 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Aug 01 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Aug 02 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Aug 03 12:00PM to 5:00PM
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Upcoming Events

Teen Volunteer Orientation
Sat, Aug 02, 9:30am - 10:00am
Main Library - Conference Room
This session is a volunteer orientation only.
Registration is now closed
Teen Volunteers - Service Saturday
Sat, Aug 02, 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - Studio 270
Make a difference by completing a hands-on volunteer project that benefits the library or the local community. Please meet in Meadows Community Room A.
Registration is now closed
Artists Alley - A Power Up Party Mainstage Event
Sat, Aug 02, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms ABC
Dive into the world of comics at Artists Alley! Meet local creators, discover new graphic novels and obtain tips & original artwork from authors & illustrators. A must-see for comics fans of all ages!
Power Up Party: A Super Celebration for Summer Reading! - Featuring Comic Book Mania
Sat, Aug 02, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library
You did it — you reached maximum reading power! Now it’s time to party! Celebrate completing the Summer Reading Challenge with superheroes, games, prizes, food, and nonstop family fun!
Alien Drawing Class - Comic Book Mania Fun
Sat, Aug 02, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Library - Grove Room
Join comic creator Trevor Mueller as he shows how to use everyday objects to draw cute and cuddly aliens! Fun for all ages - and all drawing skill levels!
This event is full
SOUND+VISION: - A Rock & Roll Comic Book Panel
Sat, Aug 02, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Main Library - Elgin Room
Graphic novelists Steve Horton (Bowie) and Russell Lissau (Little Earthquakes) discuss the relationship between music and comics and the specific artists that inspired their acclaimed books.
Read to Rover for K - 8: Rakow Branch - Rakow Branch
Sun, Aug 03, 1:00pm - 1:15pm
Rakow Branch - Rakow - Children's Area
Practice your reading skills by cuddling up with a good book and reading aloud to a fully trained and certified therapy dog. Registration required. For grades K through 8.
This event is full
Read to Rover for K - 8: Rakow Branch - Rakow Branch
Sun, Aug 03, 1:15pm - 1:30pm
Rakow Branch - Rakow - Children's Area
Practice your reading skills by cuddling up with a good book and reading aloud to a fully trained and certified therapy dog. Registration required. For grades K through 8.
This event is full
Read to Rover for K - 8: Rakow Branch - Rakow Branch
Sun, Aug 03, 1:30pm - 1:45pm
Rakow Branch - Rakow - Children's Area
Practice your reading skills by cuddling up with a good book and reading aloud to a fully trained and certified therapy dog. Registration required. For grades K through 8.
Read to Rover for K - 8: Rakow Branch - Rakow Branch
Sun, Aug 03, 1:45pm - 2:00pm
Rakow Branch - Rakow - Children's Area
Practice your reading skills by cuddling up with a good book and reading aloud to a fully trained and certified therapy dog. Registration required. For grades K through 8.
Read to Rover for K - 8: Rakow Branch - Rakow Branch
Sun, Aug 03, 2:00pm - 2:15pm
Rakow Branch - Rakow - Children's Area
Practice your reading skills by cuddling up with a good book and reading aloud to a fully trained and certified therapy dog. Registration required. For grades K through 8.
Read to Rover for K - 8: Rakow Branch - Rakow Branch
Sun, Aug 03, 2:15pm - 2:30pm
Rakow Branch - Rakow - Children's Area
Practice your reading skills by cuddling up with a good book and reading aloud to a fully trained and certified therapy dog. Registration required. For grades K through 8.
Read to Rover for K - 8: Rakow Branch - Rakow Branch
Sun, Aug 03, 2:30pm - 2:45pm
Rakow Branch - Rakow - Children's Area
Practice your reading skills by cuddling up with a good book and reading aloud to a fully trained and certified therapy dog. Registration required. For grades K through 8.
This event is full
Read to Rover for K - 8: Rakow Branch - Rakow Branch
Sun, Aug 03, 2:45pm - 3:00pm
Rakow Branch - Rakow - Children's Area
Practice your reading skills by cuddling up with a good book and reading aloud to a fully trained and certified therapy dog. Registration required. For grades K through 8.
This event is full
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