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Bet you didn't know this about Elgin History

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2021-01-14 19:00:00 2021-01-14 20:00:00 America/Chicago Bet you didn't know this about Elgin History What kind of weather oddities has Elgin had? What famous people have visited the city? Hear these & other lesser known facts presented by Jerry Turnquist for the Elgin History Museum. Virtual

Thursday, January 14
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2021-01-14 19:00:00 2021-01-14 20:00:00 America/Chicago Bet you didn't know this about Elgin History What kind of weather oddities has Elgin had? What famous people have visited the city? Hear these & other lesser known facts presented by Jerry Turnquist for the Elgin History Museum. Virtual

What kind of weather oddities has Elgin had? What famous people have visited the city? Hear these & other lesser known facts presented by Jerry Turnquist for the Elgin History Museum.

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Phone: 847-742-2411
Hours

Today's hours

We're open 9:00AM to 5:30PM

Mon, Jan 18 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Tue, Jan 19 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Wed, Jan 20 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Thu, Jan 21 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Fri, Jan 22 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sat, Jan 23 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sun, Jan 24 9:00AM to 5:30PM
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Programs persented virtually through FB, Zoom, YouTube and other online sources.

Upcoming events

Snow Much Fun Family Book Club - Pick up Kit at Main Library from January 11- January 17
Wed, Jan 20, All day
Virtual
Download the Snow Much Fun Family Book Club activity guide from our website OR pick up your kit/guide to enjoy snowy books and activities with your family at home. Registration required for the kit.
Registration is now closed
Library Buildings Closed - Services Available
Wed, Jan 20, 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.
Toddler Time
Wed, Jan 20, 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.
Acing Your Job Interview - Part 1 - Online via Zoom
Wed, Jan 20, 10:30am - 11:30am
Virtual
Learn strategies for how to navigate the interview process including information to gather ahead of time, how to approach common questions, and following up with prospective employers.
Registration is now closed
Bookmobile Stop: Ann Street Park
Wed, Jan 20, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Bookmobile
Bookmobile stop: Ann St. Park – 250 Ann St. – South Elgin 60177
Go Bilingual Online - Learn Spanish & Aprende Inglés juntos
Wed, Jan 20, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Virtual
Puedes participar con otras personas que hablan español o inglés como primer idioma. Learn with native English and Spanish speakers.
Bookmobile Stop: Nature Ridge Elementary School
Wed, Jan 20, 5:30pm - 6:15pm
Bookmobile
Bookmobile stop: Nature Ridge Elementary – school drop off loop – 1899 Westridge Blvd. – Bartlett 60103
DIY Merchandise for Teens - Online
Wed, Jan 20, 6:00pm - 6:15pm
Virtual
Learn how to make your own merchandise to promote yourself or your business. Prerecorded for Facebook.
Cybersecurity Basics - Online via Zoom
Wed, Jan 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual
Learn about common viruses, email and internet safety, firewalls, and other security topics.
Registration is now closed
Bookmobile Stop: Blue Heron Park
Wed, Jan 20, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Bookmobile
Bookmobile stop: Blue Heron Park – 350 Blue Heron Way – Bartlett 60103
Preschool Information Fair - A Virtual Experience
Wed, Jan 20, 9:00pm - 10:00pm
Virtual
Visit our Preschool Information Fair website to discover information from area preschools, daycare centers, and licensed homes. Then, fill out a survey to enter into a prize drawing! Please register.
Library Buildings Closed - Services Available
Thu, Jan 21, 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.
Adventure Storytime - Winnie-the-Pooh !
Thu, Jan 21, 10:00am - 10:30am
Virtual
Join us for a special virtual storytime with Pooh and friends ! We will have a book, rhyme and special craft!
Online Chess Club - Online
Thu, Jan 21, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Virtual
Please register to receive a zoom invite to chess club. You will practice chess with a partner. All levels are welcome to join.
Kids Explore for Grades K-2: Hojalata (Tin) Art - Pick up kit at Main Library from Jan 11 - Jan 17
Thu, Jan 21, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Virtual
Hojalata is a type of folk art made in Mexico using tin decorated with bright colors. Join us to learn about this art form and make a faux tin tile of your own.
Registration is now closed
Bookmobile Stop: Garfield Elementary School
Thu, Jan 21, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Bookmobile
Bookmobile stop: Garfield Elementary – 420 May St. – Elgin 60120
Chess Club - All ages and skill levels welcome
Thu, Jan 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual - Branch Services - Zoom
Play against local opponents over zoom and chess.com. Watch others play to gain experience or show off your chess prowess!
Kids Explore for Grades 3-5: Hojalata (Tin) Art - Pick up kit at Main Library from Jan 11 - Jan 17
Thu, Jan 21, 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Virtual
Hojalata is a type of folk art made in Mexico using tin decorated with bright colors. Join us to learn about this art form and make a faux tin tile of your own.
Registration is now closed
Bookmobile Stop: River’s Landing Apartments
Thu, Jan 21, 5:30pm - 6:15pm
Bookmobile
Bookmobile stop: River’s Landing Apts. – 3 Times Square Rd. – Elgin 60120
Family Storytime - via Zoom
Thu, Jan 21, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Virtual
The whole family is invited to this fun story time full of books, songs, rhymes, and more!
Curso para Tomar Control de la Diabetes Online - Online Diabetes Self-Management Workshop
Thu, Jan 21, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
La diabetes requiere atención constante, y más durante la pandemia. En este curso de 6 semanas las personas con diabetes o prediabetes, y sus familiares, recibirán herramientas para una mejor vida.
Bilingual Bookmobile Bedtime Stories
Thu, Jan 21, 6:30pm - 6:45pm
Virtual
Join us for an English and Spanish bedtime story. Some weeks will also have a guitar lullaby.
Bookmobile Stop: Illinois Court
Thu, Jan 21, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Bookmobile
Bookmobile stop: Illinois Court – Illinois Ct. & Illinois Ave. – Elgin 60120
Grupo de Conversación para la Ciudadanía Online - Citizenship Conversation Group Online
Thu, Jan 21, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual
Repasa y practica el inglés hablado y escrito que vas a necesitar para la entrevista y las 128 preguntas. El grupo es liderado por un tutor de Literacy Connection y cualquiera puede asistir.
Preschool Information Fair - A Virtual Experience
Thu, Jan 21, 9:00pm - 10:00pm
Virtual
Visit our Preschool Information Fair website to discover information from area preschools, daycare centers, and licensed homes. Then, fill out a survey to enter into a prize drawing! Please register.
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