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Elgin Alive: What, no beer?
2020-01-14 19:00:00 2020-01-14 20:30:00 America/Chicago Elgin Alive: What, no beer? Prohibition began in 1920, but it wasn’t the first time Elgin was “dry.” Historian Jerry Turnquist reveals earlier efforts to limit liquor sales in the city through the repeal of Prohibition in 1933. Main Library

Tuesday, January 14
7:00pm - 8:30pm

Add to Calendar 2020-01-14 19:00:00 2020-01-14 20:30:00 America/Chicago Elgin Alive: What, no beer? Prohibition began in 1920, but it wasn’t the first time Elgin was “dry.” Historian Jerry Turnquist reveals earlier efforts to limit liquor sales in the city through the repeal of Prohibition in 1933. Main Library

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Prohibition began in 1920, but it wasn’t the first time Elgin was “dry.” Historian Jerry Turnquist reveals earlier efforts to limit liquor sales in the city through the repeal of Prohibition in 1933.

For more information, go to elgin-ecn.org.

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Library Buildings Closed - Services Available
Wed, Dec 02, All day
All Branches
The drive-up windows at Main & Rakow will be open. Curbside service at South Elgin and the Bookmobile contactless service will continue. Reference Services & Interlibrary loan (ILL) will continue.
HS Test 2
Wed, Dec 02, 9:00am - 10:00am
Virtual - Hispanic Services - Zoom
Test
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Toddler Time
Wed, Dec 02, 10:00am - 10:30am
Virtual
Especially for the little ones, this virtual storytime will include songs, stories, and fingerplays for ages 0-2. No registration.
Medicare 101 Educational Seminar - Online
Wed, Dec 02, 10:00am - 11:00am
Virtual
Andrea Norman, Medicare Benefit Advisor, from Ascension Complete will go over Medicare options and answer questions on enrolling for Medicare. Please register for link to Zoom. Register
Bookmobile Stop: Willow Lake Estates
Wed, Dec 02, 2:45pm - 3:30pm
Bookmobile
Bookmobile stop: Willow Lakes Estates – club house – 161 W. River Road – Elgin 60123
Bookmobile Stop: Blackhawk Apartments
Wed, Dec 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Bookmobile
Bookmobile stop: Blackhawk Apts. – 926 Congdon Ave. – Elgin 60120
Canceled
Studio 270 Volunteer Squad
Wed, Dec 02, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Main Library
Drop in and help out the library with cleaning, book displays, and other various projects.
Go Bilingual Online - Learn Spanish & Aprende Inglés Juntos
Wed, Dec 02, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Virtual
Estudiantes de todos los niveles practicarán con otras personas que hablan español o inglés como primer idioma. Learners of all levels practice a new language with native English and Spanish Speakers.
Writing Club: I Wrote A Book! - Grades K-8
Wed, Dec 02, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Virtual
If you wrote a book for National Novel Writing Month, join us for a virtual celebration! We'll share our books over Zoom and celebrate the craft of writing. Grades K-8. Registration required.
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Bookmobile Stop: Crestwood Apartments of Elgin
Wed, Dec 02, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Bookmobile
Bookmobile stop: Crestwood Apts. of Elgin – info office – 45 Poplar Creek Dr. – Elgin 60120
Best Picture Books of the Year - with Miss Katie
Wed, Dec 02, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Virtual
Join Miss Katie for book talks highlighting “the best of the best” picture books from 2020's publishing crop! A great opportunity to discover holiday gifts for little ones.
Library Buildings Closed - Services Available
Thu, Dec 03, All day
All Branches
The drive-up windows at Main & Rakow will be open. Curbside service at South Elgin and the Bookmobile contactless service will continue. Reference Services & Interlibrary loan (ILL) will continue.
Adventure Storytime with Ms.Stephanie
Thu, Dec 03, All day
Virtual
Join us on the library facebook page for a storytime full of adventure ! There will be a story, and craft or activity you can do from home. https://www.facebook.com/gailbordenpubliclibrary
Canceled
Piano Performance: Steve Yoder
Thu, Dec 03, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library
Join us for drop-in piano performances in the Lobby by community members.
Kids Explore: Paper Crafting Cards K-2 - Pickup Kit at Main Library Drive-Up from November 23-29
Thu, Dec 03, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Virtual
Let’s use our kindness to create a homemade card for a gift! So many options: a cool holiday card, a birthday card, a get well card, a thank you card. Grades K-2. Registration required.
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Bookmobile Stop: River’s Edge Townhomes
Thu, Dec 03, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Bookmobile
Bookmobile stop: River’s Edge Townhomes – 2 Clifford Ct. – Elgin 60123
Kids Explore: Paper Crafting Cards Grades 3-5 - Pickup Kit at Main Library Drive-Up from November 23-29
Thu, Dec 03, 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Virtual
Let’s use our kindness to create a homemade card for a gift! So many options: a cool holiday card, a birthday card, a get well card, a thank you card. Grades 3-5. Registration required
This event is full
Bookmobile Stop: Surrey Drive
Thu, Dec 03, 5:30pm - 6:15pm
Bookmobile
Bookmobile stop: Surrey Dr. – Surrey Dr. & Maple Ln. – Elgin 60123
Baby Rhyme Time
Thu, Dec 03, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Virtual
Singing, clapping, simple stories and lapsit bounces at this virtual 1/2 hour program. Best for birth-23 months. Please register.
Quickbooks Desktop Series - Online
Thu, Dec 03, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Virtual
Learn how QuickBooks desktop accounting software (2018 Desktop Premier Version) allows users to manage their company finances by adding items, working with customers & vendors, and running reports.
Bilingual Bookmobile Bedtime Stories
Thu, Dec 03, 6:30pm - 6:45pm
Virtual
Join us for an English and Spanish bedtime story. Some weeks will also have a guitar lullaby.
Bookmobile Stop: Mulberry Court
Thu, Dec 03, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Bookmobile
Bookmobile stop: Mulberry Ct. – Mulberry Ct. & Mulberry Ln. – Elgin 60123
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