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Fresh Air Fridays
2025-07-18 15:30:00 2025-07-18 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, July 18
3:30pm - 4:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-07-18 15:30:00 2025-07-18 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.

July 18th - Dick Young Forest Preserve - 39W115 Main St, Batavia, IL 

July 25th - Otter Creek Forest Preserve - 37W870 Hopps Rd, Elgin, IL 

August 15th- Burnidge Forest Preserve - 14N035 Combs Rd., Elgin

August 22nd- 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.

 

AGE GROUP: | All Ages |

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

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

Mon, Jul 14 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Tue, Jul 15 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Wed, Jul 16 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Thu, Jul 17 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Fri, Jul 18 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sat, Jul 19 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sun, Jul 20 9:00AM to 5:30PM
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Upcoming Events

Little Listeners: Miss Carole's Macaroni Soup! - On the Outdoor Stage
Fri, Jul 18, 10:00am - 10:30am
Main Library - Outdoor Stage
Sing, dance, bounce, and bop with Miss Carole's Macaroni Soup concert! This energetic, interactive concert is perfect for kids ages 0–6. Drop-in, no registration required.
Curious Kids Club Drop-In - No Registration Required K-6
Fri, Jul 18, 11:00am - 11:45am
Main Library - Sally Lee Fox & Eagle Rooms
Bring your curiosity and join us for a different theme or activity each time as we explore. This is a Drop-In Program. No Registration Required.
Book Bike: Elgin Farmers Market
Fri, Jul 18, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Mobile Services
Location: South Riverside Drive
Fresh Air Fridays
Fri, Jul 18, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
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.
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Community Sewing Circle
Sat, Jul 19, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Main Library - Sally Lee Fox & Eagle Rooms
Join us in this welcoming space for sewers of all skill levels to learn, create, and connect. Please bring your own project and equipment, as materials will not be provided. Please Register
Medicare with VA Benefits
Sat, Jul 19, 10:00am - 11:00am
South Elgin Branch - South Elgin - Hoffer Meeting Room
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Celebrando Vibras y Cultura - en español
Sat, Jul 19, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms ABC
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