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Writing Club

Zany Zines

Calling all young writers! Prepare your pen, your scrapbooking skills, and your creative brain. It's time to make zines out of pictures and poems. Registration is required. For grades 3 to 8.

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Glitz, Glam, Gorgeous 2 - Hollywood Costumes Exhibit
Thu, Oct 08, 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.
Nuestras Historias - Hispanic Heritage Project - Celebrating Hispanic Culture & Community Exhibit
Thu, Oct 08, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Main Library
A documentary, traveling exhibit, and community project preserving the stories and contributions of Elgin area’s Hispanic community.
Device Advice
Thu, Oct 08, 9:30am - 11:30am
Main Library - Computer Training Room
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.
A Super Spooky Storytime! - Best for ages 0-6
Thu, Oct 08, 10:00am - 10:30am
Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms ABC
Get into the spooky spirit with this interactive storytime celebrating all things ghastly and ghoulish! Best for kids birth-6 years with an adult caregiver.
Homeschool Hangout - No Registration Required K-5
Thu, Oct 08, 11:00am - 11:45am
Main Library - Sally Lee Fox & Eagle Rooms
Hey homeschoolers! Join us to work on projects that you can enjoy while hanging out and chatting with friends.
Introduction to Canva
Thu, Oct 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm
South Elgin Branch - South Elgin - Hoffer Meeting Room
Learn to create and edit eye-catching designs, and use built-in templates to create your next flyer, card, or graphics. Comfort with navigating the internet and using a computer is encouraged.
Registration is now closed
Elgin Men's Shed
Thu, Oct 08, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Main Library - Meadows Community Room C
A Men's Shed is a place geared toward older men to gather, make new friendships while working on projects, learning new skills and hobbies, and giving back to the community. All are welcome.
MS Excel Series
Thu, Oct 08, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
South Elgin Branch - South Elgin - Hoffer Meeting Room
In this series, learn how to use Microsoft Excel to manipulate, format, and organize numbers and other types of data.
Registration is now closed
Tech Mobile Stop: Coleman Elementary School
Thu, Oct 08, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Mobile Services
Please find us on the corner of Sherwood Ave and Oakhill Rd. Elgin IL 60120.
Halloween Puppet Pals - Grades: Pre-K & K - South Elgin - South Elgin Branch
Thu, Oct 08, 4:45pm - 5:15pm
South Elgin Branch
Come join in to hear a Halloween story and create a puppet. Register to join.
Registration is now closed
Spooky Movie Night: Tremors (Grades 6-12)
Thu, Oct 08, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Studio 270
What's causing all these mysterious holes in the ground? Watch Tremors and find out! We'll also have buttons to make.
More than a Number - The Connection Between Diaspora Palestinians & The Homeland
Thu, Oct 08, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Elgin Room
This presentation explores collective memory, belonging, and ties to the land through a guided exhibition tour, inviting dialogue on identity, memory, and life in the diaspora. Please Register
Reggaetón Dance Workshop - Taller de Baile de Reggaetón
Thu, Oct 08, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms ABC
Wrap up Hispanic Heritage Month with an evening of music, movement, and community. Learn the fundamentals of reggaetón in a fun, welcoming environment led by a local instructor.
MS Word Series
Thu, Oct 08, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - Computer Training Room
In this series, learn the fundamentals of Microsoft Word to create, format, edit and design.
Registration is now closed
Nuestras Historias - Hispanic Heritage Project - Celebrating Hispanic Culture & Community Exhibit
Fri, Oct 09, 9:00am - 6:00pm
Main Library
A documentary, traveling exhibit, and community project preserving the stories and contributions of Elgin area’s Hispanic community.
Glitz, Glam, Gorgeous 2 - Hollywood Costumes Exhibit
Fri, Oct 09, 9:00am - 6:00pm
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.
Wit's Workout
Fri, Oct 09, 10:00am - 11:00am
South Elgin Branch - South Elgin - Hoffer Meeting Room
Second Fridays, join us at Wits Workout which combines intellectually stimulating exercises, social interaction, and education about brain health in a friendly, engaging, and FUN way! Please register
Under The Apple Tree - Storytime
Fri, Oct 09, 10:00am - 10:30am
Main Library - Sally Lee Fox & Eagle Rooms
Families are invited to share stories, rhymes and musical activities together in this interactive storytime. For ages 0-6 with an adult caregiver. No registration required.
Being Secure & Private Online
Fri, Oct 09, 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Library - Computer Training Room
Learn about common viruses, email and Internet safety, firewalls, and other security features and practices in this class.
Tech Mobile Stop: Century Oaks Park
Fri, Oct 09, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Mobile Services
1300 N McLean Blvd, Elgin, IL 60123
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