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Google Suite Alternatives & Digital Notetaking
2025-08-20 19:00:00 2025-08-20 20:00:00 America/Chicago Google Suite Alternatives & Digital Notetaking Learn about online/offline alternatives to Google docs, drive, and sheets. As well as how digital tools can help organize your life. From project trackers and meal planning, to life tasks and more! Main Library - Computer Training Room

Wednesday, August 20
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-08-20 19:00:00 2025-08-20 20:00:00 America/Chicago Google Suite Alternatives & Digital Notetaking Learn about online/offline alternatives to Google docs, drive, and sheets. As well as how digital tools can help organize your life. From project trackers and meal planning, to life tasks and more! Main Library - Computer Training Room

Main Library

Computer Training Room

Learn about online/offline alternatives to Google docs, drive, and sheets. As well as how digital tools can help organize your life. From project trackers and meal planning, to life tasks and more!

If you cannot attend this session, please cancel your registration.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Computer & Technology |

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Earth Matters: Rethink the Future Exhibition
Wed, Jun 24, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Main Library
Explore our changing planet through a different lens, immerse yourself in incredible ecosystems and learn how the smallest of actions can have a big impact on our natural world.
Bounce & Rhyme Storytime - Ages 0-3
Wed, Jun 24, 9:30am - 10:00am
South Elgin Branch - South Elgin - Shales Children's Activity Room
Bring your little ones for a fun and engaging storytime! Enjoy simple stories, songs, rhymes, and movement that support early language development. Best for ages 0-3 years old with an adult caregiver.
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Tiny Tales
Wed, Jun 24, 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.
Budding Bookworms Preschool Storytime - Ages 3-5
Wed, Jun 24, 10:15am - 10:45am
South Elgin Branch - South Elgin - Shales Children's Activity Room
Join us for a fun preschool storytime filled with stories, songs and movement! This program helps build early literacy skills while encouraging listening and social development. Best for ages 3-5.
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Patio Playtime
Wed, Jun 24, 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!
Rescheduled
Summer Discover: Let's Play Outside! - Grades: 1-8 - Inflatable Fun Fest!
Wed, Jun 24, 11:00am - 6:00pm
New date Wednesday, July 01, 11:00am - 6:00pm
Rakow Branch
Drop by for some outdoor fun climbing through a 71 foot inflatable and other fun yard games! We can't wait to see you!
Tech Mobile Stop: Lords Park - The Great Tech Escape
Wed, Jun 24, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Mobile Services
Lords Park, Elgin, IL 60120
Summer Discover: Drop-In for Bike Safety Fun! Grades: K-5 - Rakow Branch
Wed, Jun 24, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Rakow Branch - Rakow - Corridor
Stop by for bike safety tips, create a license plate for your bike, and ride a special stationary bike. No registration.
Hello Kitty & Sanrio Crafternoon (Grades 6-12)
Wed, Jun 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Studio 270
Make a felt Cinnamoroll keychain, a Perler bead Hello Kitty, character buttons, and more cute merch!
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Pinochle Club
Wed, Jun 24, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
South Elgin Branch - South Elgin - Hoffer Meeting Room
Come join us for Pinochle play. Emphasis will be on three person single deck three card widow version however other versions may also be played.
Bookmobile Stop: Randall Ridge Park
Wed, Jun 24, 3:15pm - 4:00pm
Mobile Services
2835 Winchester Dr. Elgin
Bookmobile Stop: Meier Park
Wed, Jun 24, 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Mobile Services
3770 Gansett Pkwy. Elgin
Cancelled
Lotería at the Park - Bilingual - Lotería en el Parque - Bilingüe
Wed, Jun 24, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
In The Community
St Francis Park - Jefferson Ave, Elgin, IL 60120
Bookmobile Stop: Heritage Park
Wed, Jun 24, 5:45pm - 6:30pm
Mobile Services
Friendship St. Elgin
Rescheduled
Adult Recess!
Wed, Jun 24, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
New date Wednesday, July 01, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Rakow Branch
Come jump on the bouncy 71 foot obstacle course, hoola hoop, play Jenga, or giant Connect Four on the lawn! Plan a friends night out because this is for adults ONLY!
Cancelled
Bookmobile Stop: Settlers Park
Wed, Jun 24, 6:45pm - 7:30pm
Mobile Services
Sutton St. Elgin
Walking Book Club - Water Moon by Samantha Sotto Yambao
Wed, Jun 24, 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.
German Conversation Group - Hybrid
Wed, Jun 24, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - Adult Programs - Zoom,Meadows Community Room C
Herzlich willkommen! Practice or improve your conversation skills with other German speakers. Barbara Laane will be facilitating the conversation with different relevant themes.
Registration is now closed
Earth Matters: Rethink the Future Exhibition
Thu, Jun 25, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Main Library
Explore our changing planet through a different lens, immerse yourself in incredible ecosystems and learn how the smallest of actions can have a big impact on our natural world.
Device Advice
Thu, Jun 25, 9:30am - 11:30am
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.
Piano Performance - Steve Yoder
Thu, Jun 25, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Lobby - Piano
Piano performance in the lobby by volunteer community members.
Music Fun With La La Librarian - Best for ages Birth-6
Thu, Jun 25, 10:00am - 10:45am
Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms ABC
Sing, dance and bop with La La Librarian! This energetic, interactive concert is perfect for kids ages Birth-6.
This event is full
Introduction to Canva
Thu, Jun 25, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Computer Training Room
Learn to create and edit eye-catching designs, and use built-in templates to create your next flyer, card, or graphics. Comfort with navigating the internet and using a computer is encouraged.
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Book Bike - St. Francis Park - Enriching Partnerships for Early Learning
Thu, Jun 25, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Mobile Services
The book bike will have a variety of materials to check out for all ages. You will also be able to register for a library card! St. Francis Park 277 Jefferson Avenue, Elgin.
The Scribble Squad: How Does Your Garden Grow? - Grades 1-5, Registration Required
Thu, Jun 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Sally Lee Fox & Eagle Rooms
Grab a pencil and some art supplies and we'll draw and write our way to a great story! This session, we'll design a magic seed and write about how it grows! Registration required.
Registration is now closed
Teen Volunteer Orientation
Thu, Jun 25, 11:00am - 11:30am
Main Library - Conference Room
This session is a teen volunteer orientation only. We'll go over the program as well as volunteer expectations.
Teen Volunteer Session - Crafting for the Community
Thu, Jun 25, 12:00pm - 1:45pm
Main Library - Conference Room,Meadows Community Room C
Join us as we make a craft which will be distributed in our monthly activity kits to our care communities. This session will be held in Community Room C.
Developing Your Small Business - With the Business Development Center at ECC
Thu, Jun 25, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Main Library - Grove Room
Do you need help developing a new or existing small business? Drop by the library to get started with an advisor from the Business Development Center at ECC! Registration not required.
Tech Mobile Stop: Washington Elementary School
Thu, Jun 25, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Mobile Services
819 W Chicago St, Elgin, IL 60123
Tech Mobile Stop: Trout Park - The Great Tech Escape
Thu, Jun 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Mobile Services
576 Trout Park Blvd, Elgin, IL 60120
Mobile Makers Pop-Up with the Techmobile
Thu, Jun 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Mobile Services
Come make a craft and then check out some books on the Techmobile at Trout Park.
Lawyer in the Library - Abogado en la Biblioteca
Thu, Jun 25, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms ABC
Have a legal question? Walk in for a free, 15-minute consultation! In partnership with Kane County Law Library & Self Help Legal Center. Registration not required. Ayuda legal disponible en español.
Literary Gardens - Nature Rangers for Adults
Thu, Jun 25, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
South Elgin Branch - South Elgin - Hoffer Meeting Room
Join Master Gardener and natural history writer Cindy Crosby for a fun look at garden in literature and poetry. There are so many gardens that helped shape the books we love to read.
Tu Guía de Salud para el Retiro: - Cómo Elegir tu Cobertura Médica en el Retiro
Thu, Jun 25, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Grove Room
¿Te acercas a la edad de retiro? Conoce tus opciones de cobertura médica y aprende cómo proteger tu salud y tus ahorros. En español.
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