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Read to Rover
2019-11-10 13:00:00 2019-11-10 13:15:00 America/Chicago Read to Rover Hone your reading skill by reading to our volunteer dog listener, Trucker. R Rakow Branch - Rakow - Shales Living Room

Sunday, November 10
1:00pm - 1:15pm

Add to Calendar 2019-11-10 13:00:00 2019-11-10 13:15:00 America/Chicago Read to Rover Hone your reading skill by reading to our volunteer dog listener, Trucker. R Rakow Branch - Rakow - Shales Living Room

Rakow Branch

Rakow - Shales Living Room

Hone your reading skill by reading to our volunteer dog listener, Trucker. R

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Phone: 847-531-7271
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Earth Matters: Rethink the Future Exhibition
Mon, Jun 15, 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.
Piano Performance - Jeremy Cassidy
Mon, Jun 15, 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - Lobby - Piano
Piano performance in the lobby by volunteer community members.
Story Mix for Birth-6
Mon, Jun 15, 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!
Monday Movies - No Shushing Event
Mon, Jun 15, 10:00am - 12:00pm
South Elgin Branch - South Elgin - Hoffer Meeting Room
Everyone is welcome to join us. May 4 - Star Wars (1977) May 11 - Wicked (2024) May 18 - Night at the Museum (2006)
Sew What? Zipper Pouches (Grades 6-12)
Mon, Jun 15, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Studio 270
Sew your own DIY bags, pillows, and more! We will be sewing a different item each of the first four Mondays in June. Registration required.
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Singer Featherweight Friends
Mon, Jun 15, 11:30am - 4:30pm
Main Library - Sally Lee Fox & Eagle Rooms
Come sew with fellow Singer Featherweight machine users, make new friends, learn new tips and tricks. Please bring your own machine and supplies. Ideas & suggestions offered Registration Recommended
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Tech Mobile Stop: Cornerstone Park - The Great Tech Escape
Mon, Jun 15, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Mobile Services
1540 Mulberry Ln, Elgin, IL 60123
Summer Discover: Flag Feats & Facts - Grades: K-3 - South Elgin Branch
Mon, Jun 15, 1:00pm - 1:45pm
South Elgin Branch - South Elgin - Shales Children's Activity Room
This is challenge pushes kids to design a flagpole out of Play-Doh and popsicle sticks tall and sturdy enough to withstand the wind from a fan! With some history of flags. Register to join.
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Tech Mobile Stop: Rivers Landing
Mon, Jun 15, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Mobile Services
3 Times Square Rd, Elgin, IL 60120
Stitching a Nation: The Life of Betsy Ross
Mon, Jun 15, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms ABC
Join us as we celebrate America's Semiquincentennial by reflecting on Betsy Ross's legacy as a symbol of creativity and patriotism. Please Register
Bookmobile Stop: Willow Bay Park
Mon, Jun 15, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Mobile Services
1075 Annandale Dr. Elgin
Bookmobile Stop: College Green Park
Mon, Jun 15, 4:45pm - 5:45pm
Mobile Services
1900 College Green Dr. Elgin
Play Learn & Grow U-46 : Sprinter @ Channing Elementary
Mon, Jun 15, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Mobile Services - Sprinter
Channing Memorial Elementary School, 63 S Channing St, Elgin, IL, 60120, United States
Evening Chess Club
Mon, Jun 15, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - 2nd Floor - Behind Elevators
Join fellow chess players of all ages and skill levels on the 1st and 3rd Monday of the month for this open play program! Chess sets will be provided.
Bookmobile Stop: Millenium Park
Mon, Jun 15, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Mobile Services
725 Red Barn Ln. Elgin
MS Excel Series
Mon, Jun 15, 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. Sponsored by Comcast Internet Essentials.
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Contemporary Book Group - On Isabella Street by Genevieve Graham
Mon, Jun 15, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - Grove Room
The Contemporary Book Group meets monthly to discuss current, interesting books in assorted genres. Meetings are held the third Monday of the month at 7:00 p.m. at the Main Library.
Concert Guest Pass: Chamber Music on the Fox - Resonant Voices: Celebrating Community Through Sound
Mon, Jun 15, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
In The Community
Guest pass to attend the 7:00pm CMOTF performance at the First Congregational Church of Dundee - 900 S. 8th Street, West Dundee
Earth Matters: Rethink the Future Exhibition
Tue, Jun 16, 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.
Baby Explore and Play - For ages 0-24 months
Tue, Jun 16, 9:15am - 9:45am
Main Library - Story Room
Caregivers and babies are invited to join us for play and exploration that supports connection and early learning. Registration required
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Tiny Tales
Tue, Jun 16, 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.
Bounce & Rhyme Storytime - Ages 0-3
Tue, Jun 16, 10:00am - 10:30am
Rakow Branch - Rakow - Large Exhibit Area
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.
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Budding Bookworms Preschool Storytime - Ages 3-5
Tue, Jun 16, 10:45am - 11:15am
Rakow Branch - Rakow - Large Exhibit Area
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.
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Teen Volunteer Orientation
Tue, Jun 16, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Main Library - Conference Room
This session is a teen volunteer orientation only. We'll go over the program as well as volunteer expectations.
Teen Volunteer Hour
Tue, Jun 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Grove Room
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.
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Pokémon Club - Grades K-5
Tue, Jun 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Sally Lee Fox & Eagle Rooms
Calling all Pokémon fans, from beginners to experienced! Let's explore and have fun with Pokémon together! Registration required.
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Five Nights at Freddy's Fan Party (Grades 6-12)
Tue, Jun 16, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Main Library - Studio 270
Make your own Freddy-themed merch and watch Five Nights at Freddy's 2 with other fans! Please register.
Bookmobile Stop: Southwicke
Tue, Jun 16, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Mobile Services
Southwicke Dr. & Monarch Dr. Streamwood
Teen Volunteer Hour
Tue, Jun 16, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Main Library - Grove Room
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.
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Tech Mobile Stop: Channing Elementary Park - The Great Tech Escape
Tue, Jun 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Mobile Services
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Bookmobile Stop: Buckskin Park
Tue, Jun 16, 4:45pm - 5:45pm
Mobile Services
132 Buckskin Ln. Streamwood
Bookmobile Stop: Princeton Park
Tue, Jun 16, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Mobile Services
5400 McDonough Rd. Hoffman Estates
Grupo de conversación en inglés en línea o en la biblioteca - English Conversation Group -Main Library and Zoom
Tue, Jun 16, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Grove 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
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Dad's Day Drone & Game Challenge
Tue, Jun 16, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Rakow Branch - Rakow - Lawn
Run, cheer, fly! Kids and dads (or favorite grown-ups) team up for outdoor action! Play fun games, share big laughs, and take on a mini drone mission in this action-packed challenge. Ages 7 and up
MS Excel Series
Tue, Jun 16, 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. Sponsored by Comcast Internet Essentials.
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