Skip to main content
Font size options
Increase or decrease the font size for this website by clicking on the 'A's.
Contrast options
Choose a color combination to give the most comfortable contrast.
Image for event: Read to Rover for K - 8: South Elgin Branch

Register 1 Seats Remaining

Read to Rover for K - 8: South Elgin Branch

Father’s Day Edition
2026-06-21 13:45:00 2026-06-21 14:00:00 America/Chicago Read to Rover for K - 8: South Elgin Branch Celebrate Father’s Day with a paws-itively fun reading time! Read aloud to a certified therapy dog, build confidence, and share a special story with Dad. For grades K–8. Registration Required. South Elgin Branch - South Elgin - Corridor

Sunday, June 21
1:45pm - 2:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-06-21 13:45:00 2026-06-21 14:00:00 America/Chicago Read to Rover for K - 8: South Elgin Branch Celebrate Father’s Day with a paws-itively fun reading time! Read aloud to a certified therapy dog, build confidence, and share a special story with Dad. For grades K–8. Registration Required. South Elgin Branch - South Elgin - Corridor

South Elgin Branch

South Elgin - Corridor

Celebrate Father’s Day with a paws-itively fun reading time! Read aloud to a certified therapy dog, build confidence, and share a special story with Dad. For grades K–8. Registration Required.

PLEASE NOTE: REGISTRATION IS NOT OPEN UNTIL FRIDAY, MAY 15:  - 09:00 AM

Join us in the Children's area to read to a certified therapy dog at our beautiful South Elgin Branch!

If you are unable to attend the event, please cancel your registration so a student on the waitlist can join the event.  We will be taking attendance at the programs and staff members reserve the right to move a registrant to the waitlist if they are found to be consistently absent from registered programs.

 

AGE GROUP: | Middle School | Elementary School |

EVENT TYPE: | Activity |

TAGS: | |

South Elgin Branch
Phone: 847-742-2411
Hours
Skip Open Hours widget

Today's hours

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

Mon, Jun 15 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Jun 16 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Jun 17 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Jun 18 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Jun 19 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jun 20 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jun 21 12:00PM to 5:00PM
previous
this week
next

Upcoming Events

Skip My new widget widget
Earth Matters: Rethink the Future Exhibition
Fri, Jun 19, 9:00am - 6:00pm
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.
Patio Playtime
Fri, Jun 19, 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!
Teen Volunteer Session - Crafting for the Community
Fri, Jun 19, 12:00pm - 1:45pm
Main Library - Conference Room
Join us as we make a craft which will be distributed in our monthly activity kits to our care communities.
Registration is now closed
Cancelled
Tech Mobile Stop: Channing Elementary
Fri, Jun 19, 2:30pm - 3:15pm
Mobile Services
63 S Channing St, Elgin, IL 60120
Aging with Grace and Humor - A Staged Reading - Gail Borden Public Library Foundation Ticketed Event
Fri, Jun 19, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Main Library
Laugh out loud with Aging with Grace and Humor, a staged reading about the challenges of aging. Ticketed Event
Register
Book Bike - Elgin Farmers Market
Fri, Jun 19, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
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! Elgin Farmers Market: South Riverside Drive
Cancelled
Fresh Air Friday - Come for a walk with us!
Fri, Jun 19, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
In The Community
The length of each walk will be determined by location, weather, and participant comfort level.
Cancelled
Tech Mobile Stop: Festival Park - The Great Tech Escape
Fri, Jun 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Mobile Services
132 S Grove Ave, Elgin, IL 60120
Earth Matters: Rethink the Future Exhibition
Sat, Jun 20, 9:00am - 5:00pm
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.
Community Sewing Circle
Sat, Jun 20, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Main Library - Sally Lee Fox & Eagle Rooms
Join a welcoming group to sew, stitch, & embroider together. Bring your own projects & supplies, get inspired, & enjoy a relaxed creative space with mini workshops. See full description for details.
Pilates con los Bros 🧘‍♂️Sesión Bilingüe - Pilates with the bros 🧘‍♂️Bilingual session
Sat, Jun 20, 10:00am - 11:30am
Main Library - Outdoor Stage
Celebra el Día del Padre | Celebrate Father’s Day
"Dudes & Donuts" Storytime - Family
Sat, Jun 20, 10:30am - 11:00am
South Elgin Branch - South Elgin - Hoffer Meeting Room
Celebrate Father's Day with some sweet stories, delicious donuts, and a simple craft!
Registration is now closed
Manga & Anime Club for Grades 6-12
Sat, Jun 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Studio 270
Drop by to make buttons and tiny merch featuring your favorite characters from Demon Slayer, My Hero Academia, Spy x Family, and more. Bonus: we'll have Japanese candy!
Aging with Grace and Humor - A Staged Reading - Gail Borden Public Library Foundation Ticketed Event
Sat, Jun 20, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Main Library
Laugh out loud with Aging with Grace and Humor, a staged reading about the challenges of aging. Ticketed Event
Register
See all events