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School District U-46 STEM Expo Kick-Off
2019-11-07 17:30:00 2019-11-07 19:00:00 America/Chicago School District U-46 STEM Expo Kick-Off Families. Engage in cutting-edge technologies that will blow your mind, experiment with next-generation science and check out live chemistry and physics demonstrations. Rakow Branch -

Thursday, November 07
5:30pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2019-11-07 17:30:00 2019-11-07 19:00:00 America/Chicago School District U-46 STEM Expo Kick-Off Families. Engage in cutting-edge technologies that will blow your mind, experiment with next-generation science and check out live chemistry and physics demonstrations. Rakow Branch -

Families. Engage in cutting-edge technologies that will blow your mind, experiment with next-generation science and check out live chemistry and physics demonstrations.

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Celebrate 250: Years of Elgin - A Commemorative Exhibit
Wed, Feb 25, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Main Library
Celebrate America's 250th birthday with the 250 Years of Elgin exhibit. This engaging exhibit highlights the pivotal moments that shaped Elgin into the culturally vibrant city it is today.
Black History Month Exhibit: Project 2-3-1 - Second Floor
Wed, Feb 25, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Main Library
Project 2-3-1 is an exhibit based on the local documentary that tells the history of African Americans in Elgin.
"Chillin' with the Polar Bears" Storytime - Family
Wed, Feb 25, 10:30am - 11:00am
South Elgin Branch - South Elgin - Hoffer Meeting Room
Come "chill" with us at this polar bear themed Storytime!
Registration is now closed
Computers 101 Series
Wed, Feb 25, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Computer Training Room
New to computers or need a refresher on how to get started? Learn how to use the mouse and keyboard, pick up basic computer skills and browse the internet in this series. Sponsored by Comcast.
Registration is now closed
Tech Mobile Stop: Izaak Walton Center - EPEL Playgroup
Wed, Feb 25, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Mobile Services
899 Jay St, Elgin, IL 60120
Teen Volunteers - Cleaning Project
Wed, Feb 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Rakow Branch
Last-minute cleaning task for teen volunteers. Teen volunteers must complete the teen volunteer orientation before participating.
Registration is now closed
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Pizza & Books
Wed, Feb 25, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
New date Wednesday, March 25, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Main Library
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.
Go Bilingual en la Biblioteca - Go Bilingual at the Library
Wed, Feb 25, 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, Feb 25, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - Adult Programs - Zoom,Grove Room
Herzlich willkommen! Practice or improve your conversation skills with other German speakers. Barbara Laane will be facilitating the conversation with different relevant themes.
Walking Book Club - The Lotus Shoes by Jane Yang
Wed, Feb 25, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - Conference Room
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.
Black History Month Exhibit: Project 2-3-1 - Second Floor
Thu, Feb 26, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Main Library
Project 2-3-1 is an exhibit based on the local documentary that tells the history of African Americans in Elgin.
Celebrate 250: Years of Elgin - A Commemorative Exhibit
Thu, Feb 26, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Main Library
Celebrate America's 250th birthday with the 250 Years of Elgin exhibit. This engaging exhibit highlights the pivotal moments that shaped Elgin into the culturally vibrant city it is today.
Device Advice
Thu, Feb 26, 9:30am - 11:30am
Main Library - 2nd Floor - Behind Elevators
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.
Let's Play Indoors - Ages 0-5
Thu, Feb 26, 10:00am - 11:00am
South Elgin Branch - South Elgin - Shales Children's Activity Room
Stay warm and have fun!
Piano Performance - Steve Yoder
Thu, Feb 26, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Lobby - Piano
Piano performance in the lobby by volunteer community members.
Developing Your Small Business - With the Business Development Center at ECC
Thu, Feb 26, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Main Library - Grove Room
Do you need help developing a new or existing small business? Drop by the library to get started with an advisor from the Business Development Center at ECC! Registration not required.
Tech Mobile Stop: Washington Elementary School
Thu, Feb 26, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Mobile Services
819 W Chicago St, Elgin, IL 60123
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Free Tax Preparation
Thu, Feb 26, 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library
Free tax preparation for individuals & families who qualify for the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. Asistencia gratuita con preparación de impuestos sin cita.
Lawyer in the Library - Abogado en la Biblioteca
Thu, Feb 26, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms ABC
Have a legal question? Walk in for a free, 15-minute consultation! In partnership with Kane County Law Library & Self Help Legal Center. Registration not required. Ayuda legal disponible en español.
Vibe Coding - Coding with AI
Thu, Feb 26, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - Computer Training Room
Learn how AI can help you build a website using HTML, create code that can organize your computer, and how to create custom searchable databases. Beginner friendly — no coding experience needed!
Exploring Floral Networks - For Bees, Beetles, Flies, Wasps, Ants & Bugs
Thu, Feb 26, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Discover how photo and audio recordings reveal the hidden world of pollinators in west-central Illinois, showing how bees, beetles, flies, and bugs shape our flowers and ecosystems. Please Register
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