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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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Main Library
Phone: 847-742-2411
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Mon, May 25 9:00AM to 9:00PM
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Wed, May 27 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, May 28 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, May 29 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, May 30 9:00AM to 6:00PM
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Foundation Pop-Up Book Sale
Sun, May 31, All day
Main Library - Lobby - Clerestory
Stop by and stock up on your summer reading selections. All proceeds benefit the Gail Borden Library Foundation.
Earth Matters: Rethink the Future Exhibition
Sun, May 31, 12:00pm - 5:00pm
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.
Teen Volunteer Orientation
Sun, May 31, 12:15pm - 12:45pm
Main Library - Meadows Community Room C
This session is a teen volunteer orientation only. We'll go over the program as well as volunteer expectations.
Registration is now closed
Teen Volunteer Hour
Sun, May 31, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
New venue Main Library
Complete a hands-on volunteer project that benefits the library or one of our community outreach initiatives. Teen volunteers must attend a teen volunteer orientation before participating.
Registration is now closed
Foundation Pop-Up Book Sale
Mon, Jun 01, All day
Main Library - Lobby - Clerestory
Stop by and stock up on your summer reading selections. All proceeds benefit the Gail Borden Library Foundation.
Earth Matters: Rethink the Future Exhibition
Mon, Jun 01, 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 01, 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - Lobby - Piano
Piano performance in the lobby by volunteer community members.
Sew What? Drawstring Bags (Grades 6-12)
Mon, Jun 01, 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.
This event is full
Monday Movies - No Shushing Event
Mon, Jun 01, 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)
Story Mix for Birth-6
Mon, Jun 01, 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!
Tech Mobile Stop: Cornerstone Park - The Great Tech Escape
Mon, Jun 01, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Mobile Services
1540 Mulberry Ln, Elgin, IL 60123
Bookmobile Stop: Hunter's Ridge
Mon, Jun 01, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Mobile Services
1068 Todd Farm Dr. Elgin
Bookmobile Stop: Mark Ave
Mon, Jun 01, 4:45pm - 5:45pm
Mobile Services
991 Deborah Ave. Elgin
De padre a padre
Mon, Jun 01, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Conference Room
¿Te sientes abrumado o deprimido? Únete a nuestra reunión en español, dirigido por personas entrenadas por NAMI KDK.
Evening Chess Club
Mon, Jun 01, 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.
PhD (Projects Half Done) Club
Mon, Jun 01, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Rakow Branch - Rakow - Shales Living Room
Are you working on a PhD - Project Half Done? Bring your project and join other needlecrafters as we work on unfinished projects together.
Bookmobile Stop: Century Oaks Park
Mon, Jun 01, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Mobile Services
1300 N Mclean Blvd. Elgin
Poetry Writers Workshop - Hybrid
Mon, Jun 01, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - Adult Programs - Zoom,Grove Room
Share your love of poetry! Poets share their work in a supportive environment facilitated by Elgin Poet Laureate Emeritus Gareth Mann. Please register.
¡A chambear! - Taller de Résumé
Mon, Jun 01, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Computer Training Room
Cree un résumé claro y efectivo que le ayude a destacarse. Aprenda las secciones esenciales, consejos simples de formato y cómo resaltar sus habilidades para cualquier trabajo.
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