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STEAM for K-2: Pumpkin Science

Pickup Kit at Rakow Branch from October 19th to October 25th
2020-10-27 16:00:00 2020-10-27 16:30:00 America/Chicago STEAM for K-2: Pumpkin Science Let's have fun exploring this fall favorite! Virtual

Tuesday, October 27
4:00pm - 4:30pm

Add to Calendar 2020-10-27 16:00:00 2020-10-27 16:30:00 America/Chicago STEAM for K-2: Pumpkin Science Let's have fun exploring this fall favorite! Virtual

Let's have fun exploring this fall favorite!

This program has supplies to be picked up at the Rakow Branch drive-up window. All registered participants will receive an email with the class zoom login and instructions on picking up a kit for the program from the Rakow Branch drive-up window (2751 W. Bowes Rd.) from Monday, October 19th and Sunday, October 25th. 

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Kit from Library:  Worksheet, string

Supplies from Home:  Small pumpkin, pencil, Legos, and a Pot of water (Checking to see if it floats!)

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Mon, Nov 30 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Tue, Dec 01 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Wed, Dec 02 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Thu, Dec 03 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Fri, Dec 04 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sat, Dec 05 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sun, Dec 06 9:00AM to 5:30PM
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Upcoming events

Library Buildings Closed - Services Available
Tue, Dec 01, 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.
Bookmobile Stop: Bowes Creek Active Adult
Tue, Dec 01, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Bookmobile
Bookmobile stop: Bowes Creek Active Adult – main entrance – 3651 Centennial Way – Elgin 60124
Bookmobile Stop: Edgewater By Del Webb
Tue, Dec 01, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Bookmobile
Bookmobile stop: Edgewater By Del Webb – Creekside Loge – 2554 Edgewater Dr. – Elgin 60124
Kids' Spanish Conversation Group on Zoom - Conversación para niños en español en línea
Tue, Dec 01, 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Virtual
This group is for kids entering 2nd-5th grades who already know Spanish and want to improve their Spanish-speaking skills outside the classroom. Great for dual language students! Registration required
Creativity Corner: Paper Plate Snow Globes - Pickup Kit at Rakow Branch Drive-Up from Nov. 23 - Nov. 29
Tue, Dec 01, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Virtual
Create your very own snow globe using paper plates.
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Bookmobile Stop: The Greens of Elgin
Tue, Dec 01, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Bookmobile
Bookmobile stop: The Greens of Elgin – front circle – 801 N. McClean Blvd. – Elgin 60123
Canceled
Studio 270 Volunteer Squad
Tue, Dec 01, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Main Library
Drop in and help out the library with cleaning, book displays, and other various projects.
Grupo de Conversación en Inglés Online - English Conversation Group
Tue, Dec 01, 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Virtual
Practica conversar, mejora tu pronunciación y adquiere confianza con un tutor. Practice everyday conversations, improve your pronunciation and gain confidence. With Literacy Connection tutors.
Framed Holiday Book Wreath
Tue, Dec 01, 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Virtual
Elda shows you a festive way to repurpose a frame and an old book by making a gorgeous yet simple wreath!
DIY Shrinky-Dink Keychains for Grades 6-12 - Pick up kit at Main Library Drive-Up from Nov. 24-Dec. 1
Tue, Dec 01, 7:00pm - 7:45pm
Virtual
Pick up supplies and instructions for making personalized keychains and small charms from shrink plastic. Then join us on Zoom to get help or to show off your creations!
Discover the Life Changing Power of Meditation - Online
Tue, Dec 01, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Join Umesh Bhatia, long time meditator to learn & practice simple techniques for meditation which can help enhance your personal life with a sense of well-being & a deep sense of inner peace. Register
All Things Apple - Online
Tue, Dec 01, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Virtual
Looking for the ultimate user manual for all things Apple? Join this virtual Zoom meeting with your Apple device to learn, share and help each other in this group.
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
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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.
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.
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