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STEAM for Grades K-2: Weather Watchers!

Pick Up Kit at Main Library from April 5-11
2021-04-12 16:00:00 2021-04-12 16:30:00 America/Chicago STEAM for Grades K-2: Weather Watchers! The weather changes frequently here in Illinois. Join us and learn about meteorology and the reasons behind our changing weather. Grades K-2, registration required. Virtual

Monday, April 12
4:00pm - 4:30pm

Add to Calendar 2021-04-12 16:00:00 2021-04-12 16:30:00 America/Chicago STEAM for Grades K-2: Weather Watchers! The weather changes frequently here in Illinois. Join us and learn about meteorology and the reasons behind our changing weather. Grades K-2, registration required. Virtual

Virtual

Kidspace - Zoom

The weather changes frequently here in Illinois. Join us and learn about meteorology and the reasons behind our changing weather. Grades K-2, registration required.

***NOTE:  Please register separately for each child planning to attend this program.***

This program has supplies to be picked up at the Main Library. All registered participants will receive an email prior to the program date with the class ZOOM login and instructions on picking up materials for the programs from the Youth Desk at the Main Library (address: 270 N Grove Ave. Elgin) from April 5-April 11.  If you would like to pick-up the supplies at the Main Library Drive-up Window instead of inside the library at the Youth Desk, please call the Youth Desk at 847-429-4685, before you arrive to the library. 

Program Supplies in the bag: thermometer/hygrometer, 4 dixie cups, straw, push pin, weather journal pages

Program Supplies to gather from home: scissors, glue, tape, pen or pencil

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AGE GROUP: | Elementary School |

EVENT TYPE: | Virtual | Activity |

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Virtual
Phone: 847-742-2411
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Today's hours

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

Mon, Apr 12 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Tue, Apr 13 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Wed, Apr 14 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Thu, Apr 15 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Fri, Apr 16 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sat, Apr 17 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sun, Apr 18 9:00AM to 5:30PM
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Upcoming events

Mr. Jon! Live Children's Music Performance - Concert #2
Tue, Apr 13, 10:00am - 10:40am
Virtual - Kidspace - Zoom
Join us for a musical series by the one and only Mr. Jon! This award-winning musician has been featured in many of our storytimes, along with his puppet George! Don't miss this virtual event!
Memoir Writing for Seniors - Online
Tue, Apr 13, 10:00am - 11:00am
Virtual
Make new friends and share your memories as you use your words to entertain and enlighten others, We will start with oral history and move to writing short memoir pieces. Please register for linkRegister
Bookmobile Stop: State Street Towers
Tue, Apr 13, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Bookmobile
Bookmobile stop: State Street Towers – main entrance – 104 S. State St. – Elgin 60123 - 2:00-4:00
Kids' Spanish Conversation Group Online via Zoom - Conversación para niños en español en línea en Zoom
Tue, Apr 13, 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Virtual - Kidspace - Zoom
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 for K-5: The Gruffalo- Code Activity S1 - Pick-up Kit at Rakow Branch Drive-Up from April 5 - April 11
Tue, Apr 13, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Virtual - Branch Services - Zoom
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Registration is now closed
Studio 270 Teen Volunteer Corps - Kidspace Gateway Counter
Tue, Apr 13, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Main Library
This position is located in the gateway of the Youth department, which means, everyone needs to walk by them in order to get to the youth area.
Registration is now closed
Bookmobile Stop: Buena Vista Apartments & Townhomes
Tue, Apr 13, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Bookmobile
Bookmobile stop: Buena Vista Apts. & Townhomes – playground by the office – 222 Locust St. – Elgin 60123 - 5:00-6:00
Piano Performance - John Laborn
Tue, Apr 13, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Main Library - Lobby - Piano
Join us for drop-in piano performances in the Lobby by community members.
MS PowerPoint Special Effects - Online via Zoom
Tue, Apr 13, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Virtual - Info Serv - Zoom
Learn how to add shapes, pictures, animate objects, and add slide transitions to spruce up even the most basic presentations in this class.
Registration is now closed
Studio 270 Teen Volunteer Corps - Kidspace Gateway Counter
Tue, Apr 13, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library
This position is located in the gateway of the Youth department, which means, everyone needs to walk by them in order to get to the youth area.
Registration is now closed
Grupo de Conversación en Inglés Online - English Conversation Group Online
Tue, Apr 13, 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Virtual
Practica conversar, mejora tu pronunciación y adquiere confianza con un tutor del Literacy Connection. Practice everyday conversations, improve your pronunciation and gain confidence.
Library Board Meeting
Tue, Apr 13, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual - Meadows Community Rooms ABC
Monthly meeting of the Library Board which is held on the second Tuesday of the month. Join: https://gailborden.zoom.us/j/95342682754?pwd=UWMySm5LanFrVjRQcFc5dHJEMXJyUT09 Passcode: 19528523
Toddler Time - with Miss Sara and Miss Alicia
Wed, Apr 14, 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.
Bookmobile Stop: Ann Street Park
Wed, Apr 14, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Bookmobile
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Studio 270 Teen Volunteer Corps - Kidspace Gateway Counter
Wed, Apr 14, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Main Library
This position is located in the gateway of the Youth department, which means, everyone needs to walk by them in order to get to the youth area.
Registration is now closed
Bookmobile Stop: Nature Ridge Elementary School
Wed, Apr 14, 5:30pm - 6:15pm
Bookmobile
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Teen Job Fair
Wed, Apr 14, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual
Looking for a summer job? Look no further than our virtual Teen Job Fair to talk to local employers about available job openings and pick up tips & tricks to ace your application and interview.
Writing Club for K-8: Mini Books - Pick up kit at Main Library from April 5-April 11
Wed, Apr 14, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Virtual - Kidspace - Zoom
Let's make mini books for National Poetry Month! Grades K-8. Registration required. For more poetry fun, check out our Poetry Scavenger Hunt on Beanstack at gailborden.beanstack.com
Go Bilingual Online o en la Biblioteca - Go Bilingual Online or at Library
Wed, Apr 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Hispanic Services - Zoom
Aprende en la biblioteca o desde tu casa. Participa con otras personas que hablan español o inglés como primer idioma. Learn at the Library or from home with native English and Spanish speakers.
Bookmobile Stop: Blue Heron Park
Wed, Apr 14, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Bookmobile
Bookmobile stop: Blue Heron Park – 350 Blue Heron Way – Bartlett 60103 - 6:30-7:15
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Wed, Apr 14, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
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