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Registration opens:
April 15th, 2026

Route 66 from Chicago to St. Louis
2026-06-22 19:00:00 2026-06-22 20:00:00 America/Chicago Route 66 from Chicago to St. Louis You don't have to drive all the way to California to enjoy Route 66 during its 100th anniversary year! Rakow Branch - Rakow - Shales Living Room

Monday, June 22
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-06-22 19:00:00 2026-06-22 20:00:00 America/Chicago Route 66 from Chicago to St. Louis You don't have to drive all the way to California to enjoy Route 66 during its 100th anniversary year! Rakow Branch - Rakow - Shales Living Room

Rakow Branch

Rakow - Shales Living Room

You don't have to drive all the way to California to enjoy Route 66 during its 100th anniversary year!

Take a long weekend to explore the cool towns, great food, interesting history, and quirky roadside attractions that line the Mother Road from here to The Lou.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Older Adult Interest | Adult Programs |

TAGS: | America 250 |

Rakow Branch
Phone: 847-531-7271
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We're open 9:00AM to 8:00PM

Mon, Mar 09 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Mar 10 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Mar 11 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Mar 12 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Mar 13 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Mar 14 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Mar 15 12:00PM to 5:00PM
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March is Women's History Month - 250 Years of Impactful Women in Illinois
Mon, Mar 09, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Main Library
Discover some of the incredible women who have played a vital role throughout Illinois history.
Celebrate 250: Years of Elgin - A Commemorative Exhibit
Mon, Mar 09, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Main Library
Celebrate America's 250th birthday with the 250 Years of Elgin exhibit. This engaging exhibit highlights the pivotal moments that shaped Elgin into the culturally vibrant city it is today.
Kane County Early Voting & Registration
Mon, Mar 09, 9:00am - 7:00pm
Main Library
Open to all eligible voters in Kane County. Please see long description for dates/times. Voting and registration is located on 2nd floor of Main Library.
Preschool Storytime - For ages 3-6
Mon, Mar 09, 9:15am - 9:45am
Main Library - Story Room - North
Calling all preschoolers! This storytime features stories, songs, and rhymes for ages 3-6.
Registration is now closed
Monday Movies - No Shushing Event
Mon, Mar 09, 10:00am - 12:00pm
South Elgin Branch - South Elgin - Hoffer Meeting Room
Everyone is welcome to come watch and listen.
Elgin Genealogical Society Writers' Group
Mon, Mar 09, 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - Conference Room
A special interest group that encourages and assists with writing family stories and histories. Participants share their stories for help with ideas, clarification, and resources.
Story Mix for Birth-6
Mon, Mar 09, 10:00am - 10:30am
Main Library - Story Room - South
Join us for an interactive storytime! Best for kids birth-6 years with an adult caregiver. All ages are welcome. Registration required for all March Story Mix programs.
Registration is now closed
Tech Mobile Stop: Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church - EPEL Playgroup
Mon, Mar 09, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Mobile Services
330 Griswold St, Elgin, IL 60123
Spanish Café / Conversation Group - Café en Español / Grupo de Conversación
Mon, Mar 09, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Main Library - Grove Room
Come, learn and practice Spanish! Intermediate level participants will practice conversations in Spanish by doing activities in the library or visiting places in the community.
Registration is now closed
STEAM: Rainbows! - (In Person) Grades K-5
Mon, Mar 09, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Main Library - Story Room
Rainbows aren't only good luck and a sign of leprechaun's treasure, they are a cool wonder of science. Join us to learn more.
Registration is now closed
Crochet Club
Mon, Mar 09, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Grove Room
Get hooked on crocheting! Bring a project to work on. All skill levels welcome. Please Register
Registration is now closed
Career Series
Mon, Mar 09, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - Computer Training Room
In this series, learn about and develop skills for success on resume building and job interviewing.
Registration is now closed
ASL Practice Club - American Sign Language
Mon, Mar 09, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Elgin Room
Opportunity to practice & build your signing skills in a fun, supportive environment! NOTE THIS IS NOT A CLASS, but a group of people with varying degrees of proficiency helping each other practice!
Great Books Discussion Group - HYBRID - Antony and Cleopatra  by William Shakespeare
Mon, Mar 09, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - Conference Room,Info Serv - Zoom
Co-sponsored by the American Association of University Women Elgin Area Branch. Click on the event title for a list of assigned books. Facilitated by Barbara Njus and Gail Cohen. Please Register.
Kane County Early Voting & Registration
Tue, Mar 10, 9:00am - 7:00pm
Main Library
Open to all eligible voters in Kane County. Please see long description for dates/times. Voting and registration is located on 2nd floor of Main Library.
Celebrate 250: Years of Elgin - A Commemorative Exhibit
Tue, Mar 10, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Main Library
Celebrate America's 250th birthday with the 250 Years of Elgin exhibit. This engaging exhibit highlights the pivotal moments that shaped Elgin into the culturally vibrant city it is today.
March is Women's History Month - 250 Years of Impactful Women in Illinois
Tue, Mar 10, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Main Library
Discover some of the incredible women who have played a vital role throughout Illinois history.
Baby Rhyme Time - For ages 0-11 months
Tue, Mar 10, 9:15am - 9:45am
Main Library - Story Room - South
Calling all babies! Join us for singing, clapping, and simple stories at this program. Best for little ones 0-11 months with a parent or caregiver.
Cook County Commissioner - Satellite Office Hours
Tue, Mar 10, 9:30am - 11:30am
Main Library - Rotunda
Get assistance and learn about resources which the Cook County Commissioner's office has to offer.
Bounce & Rhyme Storytime - Ages 0-3
Tue, Mar 10, 10:00am - 10:30am
Rakow Branch - Rakow - Large Exhibit Area
Join us for stories, rhymes, and songs in this interactive Storytime.
This event is full
1, 2, 3 Go!
Tue, Mar 10, 10:00am - 10:30am
Main Library - Story Room
Families are invited to share stories, rhymes and musical activities together in this interactive storytime. For ages 1-3 with an adult caregiver. *Registration Required
This event is full
The Art of Digital Death Cleaning
Tue, Mar 10, 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Library - Computer Training Room
Learn how to minimize your digital footprint, gather important passwords, and leave instructions for a digital executor in the event of your passing, and what to do if you are the digital executor.
Registration is now closed
Budding Bookworms Preschool Storytime - Ages 3-5
Tue, Mar 10, 10:45am - 11:15am
Rakow Branch - Rakow - Large Exhibit Area
Preschoolers will enjoy stories, songs, and activities.
Tech Mobile Stop: Hanover Landing
Tue, Mar 10, 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Mobile Services - Sprinter
711 E Chicago Street, Elgin IL 60120
Tech Mobile Stop: Mobile Food Pantry - Old Sherman Hospital Parking Lot
Tue, Mar 10, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Mobile Services - Sprinter
901 Center St Elgin, IL 60120
Book Bites - VIRTUAL for Grades 2-5 on ZOOM
Tue, Mar 10, 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Virtual - Kidspace - Zoom
Nothing pairs better with an afternoon snack than a great book! Grab a snack & a book you enjoyed & join Ms. Carrie for a ZOOM book chat. We'll share book "bites" & add new titles to our TBR lists.
Elgin Area Memory Cafe'
Tue, Mar 10, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
In The Community
Those with dementia and their care partners are invited for a social event and resources at South Elgin Public Works Building, 1000 Bowes Rd. RSVP 847-289-5848.
K-Pop Afternoon for Grades 6-12
Tue, Mar 10, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Main Library - Studio 270
Are you a fan of Stray Kids, Blackpink, Enhypen, or other K-pop groups? Come enjoy your favorite K-pop songs while you make buttons, shrink-plastic charms, and other crafts.
Grupo de Conversación en Inglés en línea o en la Biblioteca - English Conversation Group -Main Library and Zoom
Tue, Mar 10, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Story Room
Participantes de nivel intermedio, practican conversaciones en inglés, adquieren confianza y mejoran su pronunciación. El grupo es liderado por un tutor de Literacy Connection. Favor registrarse
Registration is now closed
Library Board Meeting
Tue, Mar 10, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Elgin Room
Monthly meeting of the Library Board which is generally held on the second Tuesday of the month.
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