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Registration opens:
August 16th, 2025

Teen Volunteer Hour

Book Sale Set-Up
2025-09-15 16:30:00 2025-09-15 17:30:00 America/Chicago Teen Volunteer Hour Help up set up for our Gail Borden Foundation Book Sale. Please meet in Meadows Community Room A. Teen volunteers must complete the teen volunteer orientation before participating. Main Library -

Monday, September 15
4:30pm - 5:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-09-15 16:30:00 2025-09-15 17:30:00 America/Chicago Teen Volunteer Hour Help up set up for our Gail Borden Foundation Book Sale. Please meet in Meadows Community Room A. Teen volunteers must complete the teen volunteer orientation before participating. Main Library -

Help up set up for our Gail Borden Foundation Book Sale. Please meet in Meadows Community Room A. Teen volunteers must complete the teen volunteer orientation before participating.

A teen volunteer orientation must be completed before volunteering for this opportunity. 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 an orientation session, you’re all set to go ahead and register for this volunteer session.

AGE GROUP: | Middle School | High School |

EVENT TYPE: | Activity |

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Consulado General de México en la Biblioteca - Mexican Mobile Consulate at the Library
Wed, Aug 13, 8:00am - 3:30pm
Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms ABC
¡El Consulado de México visita la biblioteca! Expedición de pasaportes, matrícula consular y credencial para votar. Para hacer una cita puede llamar al 1(424)-309-0009 o visite citas.sre.gob.mx
Bookmobile Stop: Mulberry Grove Park
Wed, Aug 13, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Mobile Services
Bookmobile stop: Mulberry Grove Park – 1770 Newbridge Cr. – Elgin 60123 – 3:00-3:45
Bookmobile Stop: Westridge Boulevard
Wed, Aug 13, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Mobile Services
Bookmobile stop: Westridge Blvd. & Cedarfield Dr. – Bartlett 60103 – 4:00-4:30
Bookmobile Stop: Rushmore Drive
Wed, Aug 13, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Mobile Services
Bookmobile stop: Rushmore Drive, Bartlett 60103 – 4:30-5:00
Bookmobile Stop: Blue Heron Park
Wed, Aug 13, 5:15pm - 6:00pm
Mobile Services
Bookmobile stop: Blue Heron Park – 350 Blue Heron Way – Bartlett 60103 – 5:15-6:00
Walking Book Club - Be Ready When the Luck Happens: a memoir by Ina Garten
Wed, Aug 13, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - Conference 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.
Google Tools: Drive
Wed, Aug 13, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - Computer Training Room
Learn how Google Drive can be used to upload, organize, and share files in the cloud. Sponsored by Comcast Internet Essentials.
Registration is now closed
Consulado General de México en la Biblioteca - Mexican Mobile Consulate at the Library
Thu, Aug 14, 8:00am - 3:30pm
Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms ABC
¡El Consulado de México visita la biblioteca! Expedición de pasaportes, matrícula consular y credencial para votar. Para hacer una cita puede llamar al 1(424)-309-0009 o visite citas.sre.gob.mx
Device Advice
Thu, Aug 14, 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.
Pressed Flower Jars
Thu, Aug 14, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
South Elgin Branch - South Elgin - Hoffer Meeting Room
Come design your own flower jar that can be used as a candle holder, a centerpiece, vase, or someplace to hold your knick knacks.
This event is full
Elgin Men's Shed
Thu, Aug 14, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Main Library - Grove Room
A Men's Shed is a place geared toward older men to gather, make new friendships while working on projects, learning new skills and hobbies, and giving back to the community. All are welcome.
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TechKnow Mobile Stop: Coleman Elementary School
Thu, Aug 14, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
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STEAM on Wheels at Festival Park - Ages 6-10 - STEAM Sobre Ruedas - Para edades de 6 a 10 años
Thu, Aug 14, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
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Festival Park - 132 S Grove Ave, Elgin, IL 60120
TechKnow Mobile Stop: Festival Park
Thu, Aug 14, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
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News Media, Truth and Trust
Thu, Aug 14, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Elgin Room
Daily Herald Opinion editor Jim Slusher will examine the scope of today's news media landscape and offer tips for finding reliable sources and identifying those with their own special agenda.
Enchanted Pages - Circe by Madeline Miller
Thu, Aug 14, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Conference Room
Readers of Fantasy fiction - join us for a small-group discussion of Circe by Madeline Miller.
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