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Puzzle Swap
2026-03-20 10:00:00 2026-03-20 12:00:00 America/Chicago Puzzle Swap Puzzle donations will be taken at the Rakow Branch March 1st-19th. Then come from 10am-12 pm on Friday March 20 to redeem your tickets for New-to-you puzzles! Rakow Branch - Rakow - Large Exhibit Area

Friday, March 20
10:00am - 12:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-03-20 10:00:00 2026-03-20 12:00:00 America/Chicago Puzzle Swap Puzzle donations will be taken at the Rakow Branch March 1st-19th. Then come from 10am-12 pm on Friday March 20 to redeem your tickets for New-to-you puzzles! Rakow Branch - Rakow - Large Exhibit Area

Rakow Branch

Rakow - Large Exhibit Area

Puzzle donations will be taken at the Rakow Branch March 1st-19th. Then come from 10am-12 pm on Friday March 20 to redeem your tickets for New-to-you puzzles!

Thank you for considering donating! We are looking for puzzles with 500 pieces or more and you will earn a ticket up to 10 puzzles. If you have 300-350 pieces we will place on our "free" table, no tickets issued. Any questions please call us at: 847-531-7271.

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Phone: 847-531-7271
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Earth Matters: Rethink the Future Exhibition
Wed, Jun 17, 9:00am - 9:00pm
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.
Bounce & Rhyme Storytime - Ages 0-3
Wed, Jun 17, 9:30am - 10:00am
South Elgin Branch - South Elgin - Shales Children's Activity Room
Bring your little ones for a fun and engaging storytime! Enjoy simple stories, songs, rhymes, and movement that support early language development. Best for ages 0-3 years old with an adult caregiver.
Registration is now closed
Tiny Tales
Wed, Jun 17, 10:00am - 10:30am
Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms ABC
Enjoy an interactive storytime with your child that includes books, songs, music, and movement. For ages birth - age 2 with an adult caregiver. Drop-in program! No registration required.
Budding Bookworms Preschool Storytime - Ages 3-5
Wed, Jun 17, 10:15am - 10:45am
South Elgin Branch - South Elgin - Shales Children's Activity Room
Join us for a fun preschool storytime filled with stories, songs and movement! This program helps build early literacy skills while encouraging listening and social development. Best for ages 3-5.
Registration is now closed
Cancelled
Patio Playtime
Wed, Jun 17, 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!
Rescheduled
Summer Discover: Let's Play Outside! - Grades: 1-8 - Inflatable Fun Fest!
Wed, Jun 17, 11:00am - 6:00pm
New date Wednesday, June 24, 11:00am - 6:00pm
Rakow Branch
Drop by for some outdoor fun climbing through a 71 foot inflatable and other fun yard games! We can't wait to see you!
Cancelled
Tech Mobile Stop: Lords Park - The Great Tech Escape
Wed, Jun 17, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Mobile Services
Lords Park, Elgin, IL 60120
Elgin Genealogical Society Research Assistance
Wed, Jun 17, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Library - 2nd Floor - Genealogy
Receive one-on-one genealogy assistance from Elgin Genealogical Society volunteers.
Crafty Kids: Nature Art - For Grades K-5
Wed, Jun 17, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Library - Sally Lee Fox & Eagle Rooms
Create artwork inspired by the outdoors using natural materials and organic textures. Grades K-5. Registration required.
Registration is now closed
Canvas Bag Design Crafternoon (Grades 6-12)
Wed, Jun 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Studio 270
Personalize a canvas bag by decorating it with paint, Sharpies, or iron-on vinyl.
Registration is now closed
Teen Volunteer Hour
Wed, Jun 17, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
South Elgin Branch
Complete a hands-on volunteer project that benefits the library or one of our community outreach initiatives. Teen volunteers must complete the teen volunteer orientation before participating.
Registration is now closed
Cancelled
Tech Mobile Stop: Ronald D O'Neal Elementary School
Wed, Jun 17, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Mobile Services
510 Franklin Blvd, Elgin, IL 60120
Bookmobile Stop: Mulberry Grove Park
Wed, Jun 17, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Mobile Services
1769 Newbridge Cir. Elgin
Cancelled
Tech Mobile Stop: James T. Gifford Park - The Great Tech Escape
Wed, Jun 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Mobile Services
355 Dupage St, Elgin, IL 60120
Bookmobile Stop: Ann St.
Wed, Jun 17, 4:45pm - 5:45pm
Mobile Services
Ann St. South Elgin
Rescheduled
Adult Recess!
Wed, Jun 17, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
New date Wednesday, June 24, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Rakow Branch
Come jump on the bouncy 71 foot obstacle course, hoola hoop, play Jenga, or giant Connect Four on the lawn! Plan a friends night out because this is for adults ONLY!
Bookmobile Stop: Deer Pointe
Wed, Jun 17, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Mobile Services
Deer Pointe Dr. & Richmond Cir. South Elgin
Walking Book Club - Water Moon by Samantha Sotto Yambao
Wed, Jun 17, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library
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: Sheets
Wed, Jun 17, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - Computer Training Room
Learn how to create and manage spreadsheet data using Google Sheets. Sponsored by Comcast Internet Essentials.
Registration is now closed
Earth Matters: Rethink the Future Exhibition
Thu, Jun 18, 9:00am - 9:00pm
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.
Preschool Explore and Play - For ages 3 to 6
Thu, Jun 18, 9:15am - 9:45am
Main Library - Story Room
Join us for play sessions where preschoolers and caregivers can connect, play, and explore together. Registration required.
This event is full
Device Advice
Thu, Jun 18, 9:30am - 11:30am
Rakow Branch
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.
Story Mix for Birth-6
Thu, Jun 18, 10:00am - 10:30am
Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms ABC
Join us for an interactive storytime! Best for kids birth-6 years with an adult caregiver. All ages are welcome. Drop-in!
Piano Performance - Steve Yoder
Thu, Jun 18, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Lobby - Piano
Piano performance in the lobby by volunteer community members.
"Stars and Stripes" Storytime & Craft - Ages 3-5
Thu, Jun 18, 10:30am - 11:00am
South Elgin Branch - South Elgin - Shales Children's Activity Room
Join us as we celebrate National Flag Week and the United States Semiquincentennial! We will share stories, songs, and a craft all about the American flag.
This event is full
Book Bike - St. Francis Park - Enriching Partnerships for Early Learning
Thu, Jun 18, 10:30am - 12:30pm
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! St. Francis Park 277 Jefferson Avenue, Elgin.
File Management
Thu, Jun 18, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Computer Training Room
Learn about the basics of where files are saved and how to access them and move them around.
Book Explorers: Cabin Head and Tree Head - Grades K-5, Registration Required
Thu, Jun 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Sally Lee Fox & Eagle Rooms
Exploring books- one title at a time! Join Ms. Carrie to explore the unique graphic novel, Cabin Head & Tree Head. We'll read from the GN & plant something in our heads! Registration required.
Registration is now closed
Stories from the Heart of Grandfatherhood - Nurturing Future Generations with Ted Page
Thu, Jun 18, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual
Join us in virtual conversation with storyteller and popular blogger Ted Page as we chat about his book Good Grandpa: Stories from the Heart of Grandfatherhood. Please register.
Register
Five Nights at Freddy's Escape Room (Grades 6-12)
Thu, Jun 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
South Elgin Branch - South Elgin - Hoffer Meeting Room
You are trapped inside Freddy Fazbear's Pizza Restaurant! Can you work together with the other unlucky diners to solve the pizzeria's puzzles? Time is running out for you to escape!
This event is full
Book Explorers: Cabin Head and Tree Head - Grades K-5, Registration Required
Thu, Jun 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Sally Lee Fox & Eagle Rooms
Exploring books- one title at a time! Join Ms. Carrie to explore the unique graphic novel, Cabin Head & Tree Head. We'll read from the GN & plant something in our heads! Registration required.
Registration is now closed
Cancelled
Tech Mobile Stop: Highland Elementary School
Thu, Jun 18, 2:45pm - 3:30pm
Mobile Services
190 N Melrose Ave, Elgin, IL 60123
4th Annual Gospel Celebration
Thu, Jun 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Outdoor Stage
Celebrate freedom with area choirs on the eve of Juneteenth! Sing, clap your hands, and enjoy inspiring music on the library lawn. Food trucks and other refreshments will be available for purchase.
Add a Little Prairie to Your Garden - Nature Rangers for Adults
Thu, Jun 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
South Elgin Branch - South Elgin - Hoffer Meeting Room
Include native Illinois prairie plants in your garden and watch pollinators arrive! Whether your yard is small or big, native prairie plants can make a ho-hum garden intriguing and exciting.
Mobile Makers Pop-Up with the Bookmobile - Adult Crafts at Lords Park
Thu, Jun 18, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Mobile Services
Come make a craft and then check out some books on the Bookmobile at Lords Park
Mobile Makers Pop Up with the Bookmobile - Adult Crafts at Lords Park
Thu, Jun 18, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
In The Community
Come make a craft and then check out some books on the Bookmobile at Lords Park
Grupo de Conversación para la Ciudadanía en inglés - En la biblioteca
Thu, Jun 18, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Conference Room
Usando material de USCIS que incluye preguntas de educación cívica, el formulario de solicitud y otros requisitos para la entrevista de ciudadanía. Este grupo de conversación es solo en inglés.
Registration is now closed
Elgin Genealogical Society
Thu, Jun 18, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - Grove Room
Semi-monthly meeting of the Elgin Genealogical Society. No registration required.
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