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Women Who Carry Water

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Women Who Carry Water: A Story Circle for Women-bilingual

Mujeres que llevan agua: un círculo de historias-bilingüe

2027-01-16 10:30:00 2027-01-16 12:30:00 America/Chicago Women Who Carry Water: A Story Circle for Women-bilingual Join women of all backgrounds for movement, journaling, conversation, and storytelling inspired by Women Who Carry Water. No experience needed come ready to connect, reflect, and share. Main Library - Elgin Room

Saturday, January 16
10:30am - 12:30pm

Main Library

Elgin Room

Join women of all backgrounds for movement, journaling, conversation, and storytelling inspired by Women Who Carry Water. No experience needed come ready to connect, reflect, and share.

Join Ballet Five Eight for a meaningful gathering of women across generations, cultures, backgrounds, and lived experiences. Inspired by Women Who Carry Water, a new ballet by choreographer Julianna Rubio Slager exploring the often-unseen labor women carry, this two-hour experience invites participants into gentle somatic movement, guided journaling, conversation, and shared storytelling. Our goal is to bring together a truly diverse group of women—from different ages, cultures, professions, family structures, and life experiences—to listen across perceived boundaries and discover the stories that connect us. No dance or writing experience is necessary; simply come ready to move, reflect, listen, and share as we celebrate the women who make our community what it is.

Únete a Ballet Five Eight para una reunión significativa de mujeres de diferentes generaciones, culturas, orígenes y experiencias vividas. Inspirado en Women Who Carry Water, un nuevo ballet de la coreógrafa Julianna Rubio Slager que explora los trabajos que llevan las mujeres a menudo invisibles, esta experiencia de dos horas invita a los participantes a realizar movimientos somáticos suaves, escritura reflexiva, conversar y compartir historias. Nuestro objetivo es reunir a un grupo verdaderamente diverso de mujeres -de diferentes edades, culturas, profesiones, estructuras familiares y experiencias de vida- para escuchar más allá de las fronteras percibidas y descubrir las historias que nos conectan. No es necesaria la experiencia de bailar o escribir; simplemente ven preparada para moverte, reflexionar, escuchar y compartir mientras celebramos a las mujeres que hacen de nuestra comunidad lo que es. 

Ballet Five Eight

Women Who Carry Water

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Cultural | Adult Programs |

TAGS: | Public Programs |

Main Library

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Mon, Nov 02 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Nov 03 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Nov 04 9:00AM to 9:00PM
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Tue, Nov 03, 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.

Tue, Nov 03, 6:00am - 7:00pm
Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms ABC
Voting for General Election

Tue, Nov 03, 8:30am - 9:15am
Mobile Services
Tech Mobile Stop: Food For Greater Elgin – 1553 Commerce Dr.- Elgin 60123

Tue, Nov 03, 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.

Tue, Nov 03, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Main Library
A documentary, traveling exhibit, and community project preserving the stories and contributions of Elgin area’s Hispanic community.

Tue, Nov 03, 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.

Tue, Nov 03, 9:30am - 11:00am
Main Library - Elgin Room
Semi-monthly meeting of the Elgin Genealogical Society. No registration required.

Tue, Nov 03, 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Library - Computer Training Room
Learn how to navigate the new Windows 11 interface, locate and manage your files, and customize your preferences in this class.
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Tue, Nov 03, 11:30am - 1:30pm
Main Library - 2nd Floor - Genealogy
Receive one-on-one genealogy assistance from Elgin Genealogical Society volunteers.

Tue, Nov 03, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Computer Training Room
Meet with a Career Navigator from workNet Batavia to learn about their job-seeking resources and to schedule a resume review. Registration required.

Tue, Nov 03, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual
Join Asha Frost, Indigenous Medicine Woman and author of You Are the Medicine: 13 Indigenous Teachings to Connect to Your Inner Wisdom, Reclaim Your Power, and Heal. Please register.
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Tue, Nov 03, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Mobile Services
104 S State St, Elgin

Tue, Nov 03, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Conference Room
Join us as we make a craft which will be distributed in our monthly activity kits to our care communities. This session will be held in Community Room C.

Tue, Nov 03, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Mobile Services
Clubhouse off Amanda Circle

Tue, Nov 03, 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Main Library
N Channing St & Division St, Elgin

Tue, Nov 03, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Mobile Services
S Melrose Ave

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Tue, Nov 03, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library
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

Tue, Nov 03, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - Computer Training Room
Learn to keep track of upcoming events, commitments, and tasks using Google Calendar.
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Wed, Nov 04, 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.

Wed, Nov 04, 9:15am - 9:45am
Main Library - Meadows Community Room C
Come and enjoy free play and socialization with your baby in a supportive and nurturing environment. For children up to 24 months with a caregiver. No registration required.

Wed, Nov 04, 10:00am - 10:30am
Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms AB
Families are invited to share stories, rhymes and musical activities together in this interactive storytime. For ages 1-3 with an adult caregiver. Drop-in program! No registration required.

Wed, Nov 04, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms ABC
Music Director Chad Goodman & ESO Violinist Robbie Herbst will lead discussions about upcoming ESO concerts, repertoire, guest artists, special events & other Symphony-related topics. Please register.

Wed, Nov 04, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Virtual
What do you need to know about vaccines this fall? Presented by local health experts. On Facebook in English at 2 p.m. and Spanish at 6 p.m.

Wed, Nov 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Mobile Services
Near Valley View Park, Bartlett

Wed, Nov 04, 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Mobile Services
Burton Dr & Dallas Dr, Bartlett

Wed, Nov 04, 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Mobile Services
Well Child Center - 620 Wing St, Elgin, IL 60123

Wed, Nov 04, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Mobile Services
Blue Heron Way, Bartlett

Wed, Nov 04, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Main Library - Studio 270
Share your current favorite, listen to what others are reading, and learn about new teen books you will love, and of course, pizza. Registration Required.

Wed, Nov 04, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Virtual
What do you need to know about vaccines this fall? Presented by local health experts. On Facebook in English at 2 p.m. and Spanish at 6 p.m.

Wed, Nov 04, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Sally Lee Fox & Eagle Rooms
Cuentos y manualidad de arte en lámina para familias con niños en grados K-5. Stories and tin art craft for families with children in grades K-5.

Wed, Nov 04, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Meadows Community Room C
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.

Wed, Nov 04, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Elgin Room
Discover the rewards of winter biking! Elgin Community Bikes covers cold-weather gear, bike preparation, maintenance, and storage to keep you rolling. Please register.

Wed, Nov 04, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - Computer Training Room
In this series, learn how to use Microsoft Excel to manipulate, format, and organize numbers and other types of data.
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