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LIBRARY CLOSED for Staff Training Day

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2025-05-02 00:00:00 2025-05-02 23:59:00 America/Chicago LIBRARY CLOSED for Staff Training Day All library locations are closed for Staff Training Day. Main Library -

Friday, May 02
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Add to Calendar 2025-05-02 00:00:00 2025-05-02 23:59:00 America/Chicago LIBRARY CLOSED for Staff Training Day All library locations are closed for Staff Training Day. Main Library -

All library locations are closed for Staff Training Day.

Please remember that our website is always open giving you access to: downloadable ebooks; downloadable free music; premium research databases; and streaming videos.  In addition, the Rakow Branch has a 24/7 Mediabank dispenser outside and users can reserve movies on DVD/Blu-ray and video games from home to get the title they want.

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Main Library
Phone: 847-742-2411
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Today's hours

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

Mon, Apr 28 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Apr 29 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Apr 30 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, May 01 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, May 02 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, May 03 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, May 04 12:00PM to 5:00PM
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Upcoming Events

Class Visit
Wed, Apr 30, 9:00am - 11:00am
Main Library
Lords Park
Bounce & Rhyme Storytime - Ages 1-3 years old
Wed, Apr 30, 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
Bookmobile Stop: South Elgin
Wed, Apr 30, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Mobile Services
Bookmobile stop in Freshway parking lot
Bounce & Rhyme Storytime - Ages 1-3 years old
Wed, Apr 30, 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
Budding Bookworms Preschool Storytime - Ages 3-5 years old
Wed, Apr 30, 10:45am - 11:15am
Rakow Branch
Preschoolers will enjoy stories, songs, and activities. Ages 3-5 years old
Registration is now closed
Elgin Symphony Orchestra Listeners Club
Wed, Apr 30, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms ABC
Music Director Chad Goodman & ESO Violinist Robbie Herbst will lead discussions about upcoming ESO concerts, repertoire, guest artists, special events and other Symphony-related topics. Register
Registration is now closed
Bookmobile Stop: Willow Lake Estates
Wed, Apr 30, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Mobile Services
Bookmobile stop: Willow Lakes Estates – club house – 161 W. River Road – Elgin 60123 – 2:00-2:45
Bookmobile Stop: Highbury Drive
Wed, Apr 30, 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 30, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Mobile Services
Bookmobile stop: Woodview Circle – corner of Woodview Cr. & Chicago St., Elgin 60120 – 4:00-4:45
Rakow Read & Explore Book Club - Grades: 3-5 - Wishtree By: Katherine Applegate
Wed, Apr 30, 4:45pm - 5:45pm
Rakow Branch - Rakow - Shales Living Room
The kid's book club is back! This program is a 4-week series that combines reading, critical thinking, and hands-on activities to enrich the experience.
Registration is now closed
Bookmobile Stop: Crestwood Apartments of Elgin
Wed, Apr 30, 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Mobile Services
Bookmobile stop: Crestwood Apts. of Elgin – info office – 45 Poplar Creek Dr. – Elgin 60120 – 5:00-5:45
Go Bilingual en la Biblioteca - Go Bilingual at the Library
Wed, Apr 30, 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.
Registration is now closed
MS Excel Series
Wed, Apr 30, 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 30, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - Grove 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, May 01, 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.
TechKnow Mobile Stop: Centro de Informacion
Thu, May 01, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Mobile Services - Sprinter
Centro de Informacion Elgin - 1885 Lin Lor Ln, Elgin, IL 60123
TechKnow Mobile Stop: Smart Wash Lavanderia
Thu, May 01, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Mobile Services - Sprinter
425 Dundee Ave. – Elgin 60120
Grupo de Conversación para la Ciudadanía en inglés - En la biblioteca
Thu, May 01, 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.
Registration is now closed
Writers on the Fox
Thu, May 01, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - Grove Room
This writer's peer group will inspire and motivate you using prompts and exercises for creative writing. Writers of all genres are welcome to participate. Please Register.
MS Excel Series
Thu, May 01, 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.
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