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BabyFest Kits

Pick up kit at Main Library between May 3-14
2021-05-04 00:00:00 2021-05-04 23:59:00 America/Chicago BabyFest Kits Do you have a baby ages 0-18 months? Please register for a BabyFest Kit, specially designed for you + baby! Find information about local community organizations, crafts, giveaways, and a BINGO card! Virtual -

Tuesday, May 04
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Add to Calendar 2021-05-04 00:00:00 2021-05-04 23:59:00 America/Chicago BabyFest Kits Do you have a baby ages 0-18 months? Please register for a BabyFest Kit, specially designed for you + baby! Find information about local community organizations, crafts, giveaways, and a BINGO card! Virtual -

Do you have a baby ages 0-18 months? Please register for a BabyFest Kit, specially designed for you + baby! Find information about local community organizations, crafts, giveaways, and a BINGO card!

Note: Your baby must be between 0-18 months to register for a kit.

All registered participants will receive an email with instructions on picking up the kit from the Youth Desk at the Main Library (address: 270 N Grove Ave. Elgin) from May 3- May 14. Due to the size of the kit, you will need to pick up inside the building. No drive-through service available. Thank you for your understanding. 

All registered participants are encouraged to play the BINGO card in the kit during the first two weeks of May! Please return your BINGO card to the Youth Center Desk in KidSpace OR send a photo of your BINGO card to kidspace@gailborden.info to be entered into a prize drawing for amazing prizes! Multiple prizes available. Deadline to enter drawing: Friday, May 21. 

AGE GROUP: | Baby & Toddler |

EVENT TYPE: | Community | Activity |

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Mon, Nov 03 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Nov 04 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Nov 05 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Nov 06 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Nov 07 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Nov 08 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Nov 09 12:00PM to 5:00PM
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Upcoming Events

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Mini Ofrenda en la biblioteca - Mini Ofrenda at the Library
Tue, Nov 04, All day
Main Library
Ven tú y tu familia y escriban un mensaje a un ser querido que ha partido y forma parte de la Mini-Ofrenda en la biblioteca durante las actividades del Día de Muertos.
Ofrenda Comunitaria del Día de Muertos- Exhibición - Day of the Dead Community Ofrenda- Exhibit
Tue, Nov 04, All day
Main Library - Elgin Room
Conoce una ofrenda tradicional del Día de Muertos y el significado de sus elementos. Ven y disfruta de esta experiencia.
TechKnow Mobile Stop: Food For Greater Elgin
Tue, Nov 04, 8:30am - 9:30am
Mobile Services
TechKnow Mobile Stop: Food For Greater Elgin – 1553 Commerce Dr.- Elgin 60123
Dinosaur Explorer Exhibit
Tue, Nov 04, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Main Library
Dinosaur Explorer journeys through the wildest, wackiest, and most wonderous dinosaurs and examines human physiology through the lens of these magnificent creatures.  Produced by Imagine.
Baby Rhyme Time - For ages 0-11 months
Tue, Nov 04, 9:15am - 9:45am
Main Library - Story Room - South
Calling all babies! Join us for singing, clapping, and simple stories at this program. Best for little ones 0-11 months with a parent or caregiver.
Elgin Genealogical Society
Tue, Nov 04, 9:30am - 11:00am
Main Library - Grove Room
Semi-monthly meeting of the Elgin Genealogical Society. No registration required.
Bounce & Rhyme Storytime - Ages 0-3
Tue, Nov 04, 10:00am - 10:30am
Rakow Branch - Rakow - Large Exhibit Area
Join us for stories, rhymes, and songs in this interactive Storytime.
This event is full
Elgin Genealogical Society Research Assistance
Tue, Nov 04, 11:30am - 1:30pm
Main Library - 2nd Floor - Genealogy
Receive one-on-one genealogy assistance from Elgin Genealogical Society volunteers.
Career Coach in the Library
Tue, Nov 04, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Computer Training Room
Drop in for a consultation with a Career Coach from workNet Batavia! No registration required.
Bookmobile Stop: Westwind Tower - S State St, Elgin
Tue, Nov 04, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Mobile Services
104 S. State St, Main Entrance 2:00 - 2:45pm
Bookmobile Stop: East Side Garden - Botsford Pl, Elgin
Tue, Nov 04, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Mobile Services
Botsford Place or near the Neighborhood Garden 3:00 - 3:45pm
Bookmobile Stop: Buena Vista Apts - Amanda Circle, Elgin
Tue, Nov 04, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Mobile Services
Clubhouse off Amanda Circle 4:00 - 4:45pm
Teen Volunteer Orientation
Tue, Nov 04, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Conference Room
This session is a teen volunteer orientation only. We'll go over the program as well as volunteer expectations.
This event is full
BBC Micro:bits Series for Grades: 3 & 4 - South Elgin Branch
Tue, Nov 04, 4:45pm - 6:15pm
South Elgin Branch - South Elgin - Shales Children's Activity Room
Learn the concepts behind computer programming with the BBC Micro:Bit, a pocket-sized computer with LED light display, buttons, and sensors. This is a 2-day series. Grades 3 & 4
Registration is now closed
MS PowerPoint Series
Tue, Nov 04, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - Computer Training Room
In this series, learn how to use Microsoft PowerPoint to create, design, and edit presentations. Sponsored by Comcast Internet Essentials.
Registration is now closed
Ofrenda Comunitaria del Día de Muertos- Exhibición - Day of the Dead Community Ofrenda- Exhibit
Wed, Nov 05, All day
Main Library - Elgin Room
Conoce una ofrenda tradicional del Día de Muertos y el significado de sus elementos. Ven y disfruta de esta experiencia.
Mini Ofrenda en la biblioteca - Mini Ofrenda at the Library
Wed, Nov 05, All day
Main Library
Ven tú y tu familia y escriban un mensaje a un ser querido que ha partido y forma parte de la Mini-Ofrenda en la biblioteca durante las actividades del Día de Muertos.
Dinosaur Explorer Exhibit
Wed, Nov 05, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Main Library
Dinosaur Explorer journeys through the wildest, wackiest, and most wonderous dinosaurs and examines human physiology through the lens of these magnificent creatures.  Produced by Imagine.
Toddler Time - For children 1-2 years old
Wed, Nov 05, 9:15am - 9:35am
Main Library - Story Room - North
This engaging storytime will include short stories, fingerplays, rhymes, and music movement activities with a parent or caregiver.
This event is full
Bounce & Rhyme Storytime - Ages 0-3
Wed, Nov 05, 9:30am - 10:00am
South Elgin Branch - South Elgin - Shales Children's Activity Room
Join us for stories, rhymes, and songs in this interactive Storytime.
This event is full
Toddler Time - For children 1-2 years old
Wed, Nov 05, 10:00am - 10:20am
Main Library - Story Room - North
This engaging storytime will include short stories, fingerplays, rhymes, and music movement activities with a parent or caregiver.
This event is full
Budding Bookworms Preschool Storytime - Ages 3-5
Wed, Nov 05, 10:15am - 10:45am
South Elgin Branch - South Elgin - Shales Children's Activity Room
Preschoolers will enjoy stories, songs, and activities.
Vivir con Vitalidad: fortaleciendo a nuestros mayores - Hispanic Services Outreach at Oak St. Health
Wed, Nov 05, 11:30am - 1:00pm
In The Community
Un programa diseñado especialmente para adultos mayores de la comunidad hispana, con el objetivo de promover la socialización a través de una variedad de actividades.
Elgin Symphony Orchestra Listeners Club
Wed, Nov 05, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms ABC
Music Director Chad Goodman will lead discussions about upcoming ESO concerts, repertoire, guest artists, special events and other Symphony-related topics. Please register.
Community, Power, and the Search for Indigenous Identity - with Award-Winning Journalist Joseph Lee
Wed, Nov 05, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual
Learn from journalist and author Joseph Lee as he chats online with us about his stirring memoir, Nothing More of This Land: Community, Power, and the Search for Indigenous Identity. Please register.
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Pinochle Club
Wed, Nov 05, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
South Elgin Branch - South Elgin - Hoffer Meeting Room
Come join us for drop in pinochle play! Emphasis will be on 3 person single deck 3 card widow version however other versions may also be played. Registration optional and drop-ins are welcome.
Bookmobile Stop: Mulberry Grove - Newbridge Cir & Hatfield Ln, Elgin
Wed, Nov 05, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Mobile Services
Mulberry Grove Park 3:00 - 3:45pm
TechKnow Mobile Stop: Well Child Center
Wed, Nov 05, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Mobile Services - Sprinter
Well Child Center - 620 Wing St, Elgin, IL 60123
Bookmobile Stop: Westridge - Valley View Park, Bartlett
Wed, Nov 05, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Mobile Services
Westridge Blvd & Cedarfield Dr
Bookmobile Stop: Burton - Burton Dr, Bartlett
Wed, Nov 05, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Mobile Services
Between Rushmore Dr & Dallas Dr
Bookmobile Stop: Blue Heron - Blue Heron Park, Bartlett
Wed, Nov 05, 5:15pm - 6:00pm
Mobile Services
Blue Heron Way, near park 5:15 - 6:00pm
Dog Man Movie Screening
Wed, Nov 05, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms ABC
Continue the celebration of Children’s Book Week with Dog Man on the big screen! Drop in for a full movie screening and enjoy the adventures of Dog Man, Cat Kid, and friends.
Teen Game Night (Grades 6-12)
Wed, Nov 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Studio 270
Hang out to play board games, card games, and video games! Make your own gamer merch with our button maker, perler beads, and more. Snacks provided. Optional registration. Drop ins are welcome.
Go Bilingual en la Biblioteca - Go Bilingual at the Library
Wed, Nov 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - 2nd Floor - Behind Elevators
Aprende en la biblioteca. Participa con otras personas que hablan español o inglés como primer idioma. Learn at the Library with native English and Spanish speakers.
MS Excel Series
Wed, Nov 05, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - Computer Training Room
In this series, learn how to use Microsoft Excel to manipulate, format, and organize numbers and other types of data. Sponsored by Comcast Internet Essentials.
Registration is now closed
Walking Book Club - I See You've Called in Dead by John Kenney
Wed, Nov 05, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - Conference Room
The Walking Book Club meets weekly on Wednesday evenings at 7:00 pm to walk, followed by the book discussion at 7:45 pm at the Main Library.
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