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Device Advice
2025-05-08 09:30:00 2025-05-08 11:30:00 America/Chicago Device Advice 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. Main Library - 2nd Floor - Behind Elevators

Thursday, May 08
9:30am - 11:30am

Add to Calendar 2025-05-08 09:30:00 2025-05-08 11:30:00 America/Chicago Device Advice 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. Main Library - 2nd Floor - Behind Elevators

Main Library

2nd Floor - Behind Elevators

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.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Older Adult Interest | Computer & Technology |

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Phone: 847-742-2411
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Mon, Dec 01 9:00AM to 9:00PM
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Wed, Dec 03 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Dec 04 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Dec 05 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Dec 06 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Dec 07 12:00PM to 5:00PM
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Dinosaur Explorer Exhibit
Wed, Dec 03, 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.
Toddler Time - For children 1-2 years old
Wed, Dec 03, 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.
Registration is now closed
Bounce & Rhyme Storytime - Ages 0-3
Wed, Dec 03, 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.
Registration is now closed
Toddler Time - For children 1-2 years old
Wed, Dec 03, 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.
Registration is now closed
Budding Bookworms Preschool Storytime - Ages 3-5
Wed, Dec 03, 10:15am - 10:45am
South Elgin Branch - South Elgin - Shales Children's Activity Room
Preschoolers will enjoy stories, songs, and activities.
Cancelled
Vivir con Vitalidad: fortaleciendo a nuestros mayores - Hispanic Services Outreach at Oak St. Health
Wed, Dec 03, 11:30am - 1:00pm
In The Community
Un programa diseñado especialmente para adultos mayores de la comunidad hispana, con el objetivo de promover la socialización a través de una variedad de actividades.
Bookmobile Stop: Mulberry Grove - Newbridge Cir & Hatfield Ln, Elgin
Wed, Dec 03, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Mobile Services
Mulberry Grove Park 3:00 - 3:45pm
Pinochle Club
Wed, Dec 03, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
South Elgin Branch - South Elgin - Hoffer Meeting Room
Come join us for drop in pinochle play! Emphasis will be on 3 person single deck 3 card widow version however other versions may also be played. Registration optional and drop-ins are welcome.
TechKnow Mobile Stop: Well Child Center
Wed, Dec 03, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Mobile Services - Sprinter
Well Child Center - 620 Wing St, Elgin, IL 60123
Bookmobile Stop: Westridge - Valley View Park, Bartlett
Wed, Dec 03, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Mobile Services
Westridge Blvd & Cedarfield Dr
Bookmobile Stop: Burton - Burton Dr, Bartlett
Wed, Dec 03, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Mobile Services
Between Rushmore Dr & Dallas Dr
Small Business Workshop: Business Budgeting - Taller para Empresas Pequeñas: Presupuesto Empresarial
Wed, Dec 03, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms ABC
Need help with business budgeting? Join us for this practical small business workshop. Registration not required. El taller también se impartirá en español. No es necesario registrarse.
Bookmobile Stop: Blue Heron - Blue Heron Park, Bartlett
Wed, Dec 03, 5:15pm - 6:00pm
Mobile Services
Blue Heron Way, near park 5:15 - 6:00pm
Go Bilingual en la Biblioteca - Go Bilingual at the Library
Wed, Dec 03, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Elgin Room
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.
Teen Game Night (Grades 6-12)
Wed, Dec 03, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Studio 270
Hang out to play board games, card games, and video games! Make your own gamer merch with our button maker, perler beads, and more. Snacks provided. Optional registration. Drop ins are welcome.
Dinosaur Explorer Exhibit
Thu, Dec 04, 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
Thu, Dec 04, 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.
Device Advice
Thu, Dec 04, 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.
Preschool Storytime - For ages 3-6
Thu, Dec 04, 9:45am - 10:15am
Main Library - Story Room - North
Calling all preschoolers! This storytime features stories, songs, and rhymes for ages 3-6.
This event is full
Story Mix for Birth-6
Thu, Dec 04, 10:30am - 11:00am
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!
Computers 101 Series
Thu, Dec 04, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Computer Training Room
New to computers or need a refresher on how to get started? Learn how to use the mouse and keyboard, pick up basic computer skills and browse the internet in this series. Sponsored by Comcast.
TechKnow Mobile Stop: Centro de Informacion
Thu, Dec 04, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Mobile Services - Sprinter
Centro de Informacion Elgin - 1885 Lin Lor Ln, Elgin, IL 60123
Holiday Santa Photo Op - Fotos con Santa
Thu, Dec 04, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Main Library - Lobby
Ho, ho, ho! Santa will be taking pictures with children and families before the holidays. Please register for one 30-minute time slot. 
Registration is now closed
TechKnow Mobile Stop: Smart Wash Lavanderia
Thu, Dec 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Mobile Services - Sprinter
425 Dundee Ave. – Elgin 60120
Holiday Santa Photo Op - Fotos con Santa
Thu, Dec 04, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Lobby
Ho, ho, ho! Santa will be taking pictures with children and families before the holidays. Please register for one 30-minute time slot. 
Registration is now closed
Holiday Santa Photo Op - Fotos con Santa
Thu, Dec 04, 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Main Library - Lobby
Ho, ho, ho! Santa will be taking pictures with children and families before the holidays. Please register for one 30-minute time slot. 
Registration is now closed
Holiday Santa Photo Op - Fotos con Santa
Thu, Dec 04, 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Main Library - Lobby
Ho, ho, ho! Santa will be taking pictures with children and families before the holidays. Please register for one 30-minute time slot. 
Registration is now closed
Digital Holiday Cards - Digital Media Lab (Grades 6-12)
Thu, Dec 04, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Studio 270 Digital Media Lab
Create your own holiday cards on Canva. Impress your family and friends with your graphic design skills. Grades 6-12. Registration required.
This event is full
Disneyland: Creating the Happiest Place on Earth
Thu, Dec 04, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Elgin Room
Learn how Disneyland developed from a simple idea into an entertainment empire with theme parks all over the world. Please register
Grupo de Conversación para la Ciudadanía en inglés - En la biblioteca
Thu, Dec 04, 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. Este grupo de conversación es solo en inglés.
This event is full
MS Word Series
Thu, Dec 04, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - Computer Training Room
In this series, learn the fundamentals of Microsoft Word to create, format, edit and design. Sponsored by Comcast Internet Essentials.
Registration is now closed
Writers on the Fox
Thu, Dec 04, 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.
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