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Fresh Air Fridays
2025-06-20 15:30:00 2025-06-20 16:30:00 America/Chicago Fresh Air Fridays Calling all Nature Rangers! Join us for a hike at a local forest preserve or nature center. Please register. In The Community - In the Community

Friday, June 20
3:30pm - 4:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-06-20 15:30:00 2025-06-20 16:30:00 America/Chicago Fresh Air Fridays Calling all Nature Rangers! Join us for a hike at a local forest preserve or nature center. Please register. In The Community - In the Community

In The Community

In the Community

Calling all Nature Rangers! Join us for a hike at a local forest preserve or nature center. Please register.

May 16th - Bluff Spring Fen -945 Bluff City Blvd., Elgin, IL. The Fen is only accessible through Bluff City cemetery, for parking, head to the rear on Lawndale which curves slightly to the right and becomes Dell Ave.

The rustic, single-file trails will not accommodate assistive devices such as strollers or wheelchairs. Closed toe shoes are recommended.

 May 23rd - Burnidge Forest Preserve - parking off of Combs Rd.

June 20th - John Duerr Woods - Parking off of Rt 31.

June 27th - Otter Creek Forest Preserve - parking off of Hopps Rd.

AGE GROUP: | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | Nature & Science | Health & Wellness |

TAGS: | Nature Rangers |

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We're open 9:00AM to 5:30PM

Mon, May 26 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Tue, May 27 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Wed, May 28 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Thu, May 29 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Fri, May 30 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sat, May 31 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sun, Jun 01 9:00AM to 5:30PM
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Upcoming Events

Foundation Pop-Up Book Sale
Fri, May 30, All day
Main Library - Lobby - Clerestory
Stop by and stock up on your summer reading selections. All proceeds benefit the Gail Borden Library Foundation.
Let's Play! - Ages 3-5 years old
Fri, May 30, 10:00am - 11:00am
Rakow Branch - Rakow - Lawn
Ages 3-5 Join us OUTSIDE for fun outdoor activities. Dress appropriately and come ready to play and have fun!
Power Up: Read! - A Superhero Summer Kickoff - Fuel your powers with books and adventure!
Fri, May 30, 10:00am - 11:30am
Main Library - Youth Hallway
Join us for an action-packed party where superheroes & stories collide! Power up your summer with exciting activities, books, and heroic adventures that will launch you into a season of reading fun.
Summer Reading Kick-Off - Bubble Show Spectacular! - Power Up - READ!
Fri, May 30, 2:00pm - 3:45pm
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.
TechKnow Mobile Stop: Harriet Gifford Elementary School
Fri, May 30, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Mobile Services - Sprinter
240 S Clifton Ave, Elgin, IL 60123
Book Bike: Elgin Farmers Market
Fri, May 30, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Mobile Services
Location: South Riverside Drive
Foundation Pop-Up Book Sale
Sat, May 31, All day
Main Library - Lobby - Clerestory
Stop by and stock up on your summer reading selections. All proceeds benefit the Gail Borden Library Foundation.
Clases de Computacion en español - Microsoft Excel
Sat, May 31, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Computer Training Room
Serie donde aprenderás a utilizar las herramientas que te brindan los programas de Microsoft Office. En español.
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