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Registration opens:
July 26th, 2025

Teen Volunteer Hour
2025-08-25 16:30:00 2025-08-25 17:30:00 America/Chicago Teen Volunteer Hour Make a difference by completing a hands-on volunteer project that benefits the library or the local community. Please meet in Meadows Community Room A. Main Library -

Monday, August 25
4:30pm - 5:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-08-25 16:30:00 2025-08-25 17:30:00 America/Chicago Teen Volunteer Hour Make a difference by completing a hands-on volunteer project that benefits the library or the local community. Please meet in Meadows Community Room A. Main Library -

Make a difference by completing a hands-on volunteer project that benefits the library or the local community. Please meet in Meadows Community Room A.

A teen volunteer orientation must be completed before attending any volunteer sessions. You can register for an orientation session here:
https://attend.gailborden.info/events?=undefined&v=grid&a=Middle+School%2CHigh+School&term=orientation

Orientation is only required once.

If you’ve already attended a session, you’re all set!

AGE GROUP: | Middle School | High School |

EVENT TYPE: | Activity |

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Main Library
Phone: 847-742-2411
Hours

Today's hours

We're open 9:00AM to 6:00PM

Mon, Jul 07 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Jul 08 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Jul 09 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Jul 10 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Jul 11 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jul 12 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Jul 13 12:00PM to 5:00PM
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Upcoming Events

Let's Play! - Ages 3-5 years old
Fri, Jul 11, 10:00am - 11:00am
Rakow Branch - Rakow - Lawn
Ages 3-5 Join us OUTSIDE for fun outdoor activities. Dress appropriately and come ready to play and have fun!
Wit's Workout
Fri, Jul 11, 10:00am - 11:00am
Rakow Branch - Rakow - Shales Living Room
Second Fridays, join us at Wits Workout which combines intellectually stimulating exercises, social interaction, and education about brain health in a friendly, engaging, and FUN way! Please register.
Fresh Air Friday: Backyard Birds- Grades: 1-6 - Rakow Branch-Outside
Fri, Jul 11, 10:00am - 11:00am
Rakow Branch - Rakow - Awning
Come learn about the types of birds you see in your backyards and beyond. Dress for the weather since we will be outside on the Rakow Branch property.
Registration is now closed
Drop In and DRAW with Ms. Carrie - Grades 2-6 (In person)
Fri, Jul 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Sally Lee Fox & Eagle Rooms
Do you love to draw? Ms. Carrie does. DROP IN for a drawing club where you can learn to draw a few items & then have time to color & share your creations. Each session will have a unique theme.
Book Bike: Elgin Farmers Market
Fri, Jul 11, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Mobile Services
Location: South Riverside Drive
Bookmobile Stop: Randall Ridge Park
Sat, Jul 12, 9:30am - 10:00am
Mobile Services
Bookmobile stop: Randall Ridge Park – 2835 Winchester Dr, Elgin 60124 – 9:30-10:00
Power Up Wellness Fair - By Vituity Cares Foundation & St. Joseph Hospital Elgin
Sat, Jul 12, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Main Library
This special day, brought to you by the Vituity Cares Foundation and St. Joseph Hospital Elgin, is packed with resources, entertainment, and services to help your family stay healthy and happy.
Bookmobile Stop: Meier Park
Sat, Jul 12, 10:15am - 10:45am
Mobile Services
Bookmobile stop: Meier Park – 3770 Gansett Pkwy, Elgin IL 60124 – 10:15-10:45
French Conversation Group
Sat, Jul 12, 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Library - Grove Room
Practice or improve your conversation skills with other French speakers. This discussion group will be in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere facilitated by Sue Aissaoui, who is a native speaker.
Bookmobile Stop: Heritage Park
Sat, Jul 12, 11:00am - 11:30am
Mobile Services
Bookmobile stop: Heritage Park – 3140 Heritage Park Way, Elgin IL 60124 – 11:00-11:30
Bookmobile Stop: Boathouse Park
Sat, Jul 12, 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Mobile Services
Boathouse Park, Rocton Ave. Elgin 60124 12:00-12:30
Bookmobile Stop: Settlers Park
Sat, Jul 12, 12:45pm - 1:15pm
Mobile Services
Bookmobile stop: Settlers Park - 3046 Sutton St, Elgin IL 60124 – 12:45-1:15
Cardmaking with Moira
Sat, Jul 12, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
South Elgin Branch - South Elgin - Hoffer Meeting Room
Come assemble some greeting cards and bookmarks for back-to-school and autumn.
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