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Armchair Generals

Annual Trivia Game
2026-12-08 11:45:00 2026-12-08 13:15:00 America/Chicago Armchair Generals Match wits with other Armchair Generals in our Annual Holiday Trivia Game! No registration. Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms AB

Tuesday, December 08
11:45am - 1:15pm

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Main Library

Meadows Community Rooms AB

Match wits with other Armchair Generals in our Annual Holiday Trivia Game! No registration.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Older Adult Interest | History | Book Clubs & Discussion Groups | Adult Programs | Activity |

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Ofrenda Comunitaria del Día de Muertos- Exhibición - Day of the Dead Community Ofrenda- Exhibit
Wed, Oct 28, All day
Main Library - Grove Room
Conoce una ofrenda tradicional del Día de Muertos y el significado de sus elementos. Ven y disfruta de esta experiencia.
Nuestras Historias - Hispanic Heritage Project - Celebrating Hispanic Culture & Community Exhibit
Wed, Oct 28, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Main Library
A documentary, traveling exhibit, and community project preserving the stories and contributions of Elgin area’s Hispanic community.
Glitz, Glam, Gorgeous 2 - Hollywood Costumes Exhibit
Wed, Oct 28, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Main Library
The Glitz, Glam, Gorgeous 2: Hollywood Costumes exhibit returns with more than 20 new, one-of-a-kind costumes worn by legendary stars including Marilyn Monroe, Ginger Rogers and more.
Early Voting--Kane County
Wed, Oct 28, 9:00am - 7:00pm
Main Library - Alft River Room
Early Voting and Grace Period Registration for all Kane County voters and precincts
Muestra de arte del Día de Muertos- - Day of the Dead Art Display
Wed, Oct 28, 9:00am - 10:00am
Main Library
Disfruta de las obras de Círculo de Artistas Latinos, celebrando la belleza, las tradiciones y el significado cultural del Día de los Muertos.
Not-Too-Spooky Storytime - Family
Wed, Oct 28, 10:30am - 11:00am
South Elgin Branch - South Elgin - Hoffer Meeting Room
Little Pumpkins will enjoy stories, songs, and activities fit for the season! Costumes are welcomed!
This event is full
Bookmobile Stop: Randall Ridge
Wed, Oct 28, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Main Library
Randall Ridge Park, Winchester Dr, Elgin
Pinochle Club
Wed, Oct 28, 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: Meier Park
Wed, Oct 28, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Mobile Services
Gansett Pkwy, Elgin
Bookmobile Stop: Heritage Park
Wed, Oct 28, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Mobile Services
Heritage Park Way or Friendship St, Elgin
Bookmobile Stop: Settlers Park
Wed, Oct 28, 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Mobile Services
Sutton St, Elgin
Pizza and Music for (Grades 6-12)
Wed, Oct 28, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Studio 270
Come talk about what you are currently listening to! Pizza will be provided. Please register
The Gales of November with John U. Bacon
Wed, Oct 28, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual
Join us for a conversation with John U. Bacon, author of The Gales of November: The Untold Story of the Edmund Fitzgerald. Please register to watch the virtual presentation.
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Go Bilingual en la Biblioteca - Go Bilingual at the Library
Wed, Oct 28, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Elgin Room
Aprende en la biblioteca. Participa con otras personas que hablan español o inglés como primer idioma. Learn at the Library with native English and Spanish speakers.
German Conversation Group - Hybrid
Wed, Oct 28, 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.
Ofrenda Comunitaria del Día de Muertos- Exhibición - Day of the Dead Community Ofrenda- Exhibit
Thu, Oct 29, All day
Main Library - Grove Room
Conoce una ofrenda tradicional del Día de Muertos y el significado de sus elementos. Ven y disfruta de esta experiencia.
Muestra de arte del Día de Muertos- - Day of the Dead Art Display
Thu, Oct 29, 9:00am - 10:00am
Main Library
Disfruta de las obras de Círculo de Artistas Latinos, celebrando la belleza, las tradiciones y el significado cultural del Día de los Muertos.
Glitz, Glam, Gorgeous 2 - Hollywood Costumes Exhibit
Thu, Oct 29, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Main Library
The Glitz, Glam, Gorgeous 2: Hollywood Costumes exhibit returns with more than 20 new, one-of-a-kind costumes worn by legendary stars including Marilyn Monroe, Ginger Rogers and more.
Nuestras Historias - Hispanic Heritage Project - Celebrating Hispanic Culture & Community Exhibit
Thu, Oct 29, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Main Library
A documentary, traveling exhibit, and community project preserving the stories and contributions of Elgin area’s Hispanic community.
Early Voting--Kane County
Thu, Oct 29, 9:00am - 7:00pm
Main Library - Alft River Room
Early Voting and Grace Period Registration for all Kane County voters and precincts
Cancelled
Piano Performance - Steve Yoder
Thu, Oct 29, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library
Piano performance in the lobby by volunteer community members.
Preschool Halloween Party! - Best for ages 0-6
Thu, Oct 29, 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms ABC
Calling all little pumpkins! Join us for a spook-tacular Halloween storytime, a parade throughout the library, and trick-or-treating. Costumes encouraged! *Please register for one session only.
This event is full
Tech Mobile Stop: Washington Elementary School
Thu, Oct 29, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Mobile Services
819 W Chicago St, Elgin, IL 60123
Drop In and DRAW with Ms. Carrie: Halloween Edition! - Grades 1-5 (In person)- No registration required.
Thu, Oct 29, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
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.
Where’s the Money? - Transform Your Financial Future
Thu, Oct 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Elgin Room
Learn how to identify overlooked financial resources & make informed decisions about your money. Licensed Financial Professional Victor M. Rivera shares practical financial literacy tips. Register.
Spooky Movie Night: The Ring (Grades 6-12)
Thu, Oct 29, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Studio 270
Come join us in watching this mysterious VHS we found! I'm sure nothing will go wrong... We also have themed buttons for the event.
MS Word Series
Thu, Oct 29, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - Computer Training Room
In this series, learn the fundamentals of Microsoft Word to create, format, edit and design.
Registration is now closed
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