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Chess Club

All ages and skill levels welcome
2021-01-14 16:00:00 2021-01-14 17:00:00 America/Chicago Chess Club Play against local opponents over zoom and chess.com. Watch others play to gain experience or show off your chess prowess! Virtual

Thursday, January 14
4:00pm - 5:00pm

Add to Calendar 2021-01-14 16:00:00 2021-01-14 17:00:00 America/Chicago Chess Club Play against local opponents over zoom and chess.com. Watch others play to gain experience or show off your chess prowess! Virtual

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!

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Virtual
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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About the branch

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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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