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The Eastland Disaster

An Extraordinary Day in the Lives of Ordinary People
2025-07-22 19:00:00 2025-07-22 20:00:00 America/Chicago The Eastland Disaster This year marks the 110th anniversary of The Eastland Disaster, Chicago's greatest loss of life maritime tragedy. Find out what really happened that day during this compelling program. Main Library - Elgin Room

Tuesday, July 22
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-07-22 19:00:00 2025-07-22 20:00:00 America/Chicago The Eastland Disaster This year marks the 110th anniversary of The Eastland Disaster, Chicago's greatest loss of life maritime tragedy. Find out what really happened that day during this compelling program. Main Library - Elgin Room

Main Library

Elgin Room

This year marks the 110th anniversary of The Eastland Disaster, Chicago's greatest loss of life maritime tragedy. Find out what really happened that day during this compelling program.

Early on the morning of Saturday, July 24, 1915, a light rain fell, yet the air was filled with anticipation and excitement. Thousands gathered along the Chicago River for Western Electric's fifth annual employee picnic. More than 7,000 tickets had been purchased for the day-long festivities. But the day quickly turned tragic, resulting in Chicago's greatest loss of life tragedy. Find out what happened during this program presented by the Eastland Historical Society, featuring the two granddaughters of survivor Bobbie Aanstad.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Older Adult Interest | History | Adult Programs |

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Tiny Tales
Wed, Jul 30, 10:00am - 10:30am
Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms ABC
Enjoy an interactive storytime with your child that includes books, songs, music, and movement. For ages birth - age 2 with an adult caregiver. Drop-in program! No registration required.
Bounce & Rhyme Storytime - Ages 1-3 years old
Wed, Jul 30, 10:00am - 10:30am
South Elgin Branch - South Elgin - Shales Children's Activity Room
Join us for stories, rhymes, and songs in this interactive Storytime. Ages 1-3 years old with adult caregiver.
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Bounce & Rhyme Storytime - Ages 1-3 years old
Wed, Jul 30, 10:00am - 10:30am
New date Tuesday, July 29, 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.
Budding Bookworms Preschool Storytime - Ages 3-5 years old
Wed, Jul 30, 10:45am - 11:15am
South Elgin Branch
Preschoolers will enjoy stories, songs, and activities. Ages 3-5 years old
DIY Wooden Figures Crafternoon (Grades 7-12)
Wed, Jul 30, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Studio 270
Make your own personalized wooden figure! Registration encouraged, but not required. Drop-ins are welcome. Grades 7-12.
Bookmobile Stop: Mulberry Grove Park
Wed, Jul 30, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
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Wed, Jul 30, 5:15pm - 6:00pm
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Go Bilingual de verano en la Biblioteca - Go Bilingual Summer at the Library
Wed, Jul 30, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - 2nd Floor - Behind Elevators
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.
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Tu Dinero, Tu Futuro - Your Money, Your Future
Wed, Jul 30, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Elgin Room
¿El dinero te confunde? ¿Los términos financieros suenan como otro idioma? No te preocupes, aquí lo vamos a aprender todo.
MS Excel Series
Wed, Jul 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.
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Summer Story Mix for Birth-6
Thu, Jul 31, 10:00am - 10:30am
Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms ABC
Join us for an interactive storytime! Best for kids birth-6 with an adult caregiver. All ages are welcome. Drop-in! No registration required.
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Piano Performance - Steve Yoder
Thu, Jul 31, 10:00am - 12:00pm
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Piano performance in the lobby by volunteer community members.
Patio Playtime
Thu, Jul 31, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Main Library
Designed for toddlers and preschoolers, this open-ended playtime encourages imagination and fun on our KidSpace outdoor patio. Drop in and play—weather permitting!
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Learn how you can save money on streaming services, apps, programs, and phone plan subscriptions!
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Summer Art Explorers: Kandinsky & Synesthesia - Grades K-6 (In Person)- Registration required.
Thu, Jul 31, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Sally Lee Fox & Eagle Rooms
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On the Strangeness and Wonder of Our Brains with Pria Anand
Thu, Jul 31, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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Bracelet Making Crafternoon (Grades 7-12) - Rakow Branch
Thu, Jul 31, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Rakow Branch - Rakow - Shales Living Room
Let's make bedazzling bracelets! Registration encouraged, but not required. Drop-ins are welcome. Grades 7-12.
Summer Art Explorers: Kandinsky & Synesthesia - Grades K-5 (In Person)- Registration required.
Thu, Jul 31, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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