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Your City @ Home: Chicago Children's Museum

Online via Zoom

2021-05-01 13:00:00 2021-05-01 14:00:00 America/Chicago Your City @ Home: Chicago Children's Museum Get an exclusive look at the Cloudbuster climbing exhibit, the Zoom Room and more! Please register for link. Virtual -

Saturday, May 01
1:00pm - 2:00pm

Add to Calendar 2021-05-01 13:00:00 2021-05-01 14:00:00 America/Chicago Your City @ Home: Chicago Children's Museum Get an exclusive look at the Cloudbuster climbing exhibit, the Zoom Room and more! Please register for link. Virtual -

Get an exclusive look at the Cloudbuster climbing exhibit, the Zoom Room and more! Please register for link.

Chicago Children’s Museum’s mission is to improve children’s lives by creating a community where play and learning connect. Housed in Navy Pier, the Museum is intentionally designed for experimentation, creativity, and learning for all children. They focus on accessibility, inclusion, and the pursuit of childhood, ensuring valuable and memorable experiences for all visitors.

This event is part of “Your City @ Home”: a series of virtual field trips meant to give you the chance to explore all the Chicagoland area has to offer! This series is sponsored by multiple Illinois public libraries.

Please register with a valid email address to receive the link to join via Zoom. 

AGE GROUP: | Family |

EVENT TYPE: | Virtual | Lectures |

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Virtual

Phone: 847-742-2411

Hours

Today's hours

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

Mon, Sep 22 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Sep 23 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Sep 24 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Sep 25 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Sep 26 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Sep 27 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Sep 28 12:00PM to 5:00PM

About the Branch

Programs presented virtually through FB, Zoom, YouTube, and other online sources.

Upcoming Events

Wed, Sep 24, All day
Main Library
Ven y conoce los Avatares de los Héroes comunitarios. Patrocinado por la Fundación del Caucus Latino Legislativo de Illinois.

Wed, Sep 24, 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.

Wed, Sep 24, 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

Wed, Sep 24, 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. Ages 1-3 years old with adult caregiver.
Registration is now closed

Wed, Sep 24, 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

Wed, Sep 24, 10:15am - 10:45am
South Elgin Branch - South Elgin - Shales Children's Activity Room
Join us for stories, rhymes, and songs in this interactive Storytime. Ages 1-3 years old with adult caregiver.
Registration is now closed

Wed, Sep 24, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Mobile Services - Sprinter
899 Jay St, Elgin, IL 60120

Wed, Sep 24, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Mobile Services - Bookmobile
Bookmobile stop: Mulberry Grove Park – 1770 Newbridge Cr. – Elgin 60123 – 3:00-3:45

Wed, Sep 24, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Mobile Services - Bookmobile
Bookmobile stop: Westridge Blvd. & Cedarfield Dr. – Bartlett 60103 – 4:00-4:30

Wed, Sep 24, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Conference Room
Rescheduled from September 23rd. This session is a teen volunteer orientation only. We'll go over the program as well as volunteer expectations.
Registration is now closed

Wed, Sep 24, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Mobile Services
Bookmobile stop: Rushmore Drive, Bartlett 60103 – 4:30-5:00

Wed, Sep 24, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms AB
Ven, aprende y celebra el Mes de la Herencia Hispana en la biblioteca con los talleres de manualidades de Papel Picado y de pinta caritas. Se proveerán los materiales. ¡Regístrate!

Wed, Sep 24, 5:15pm - 6:00pm
Mobile Services
Bookmobile stop: Blue Heron Park – 350 Blue Heron Way – Bartlett 60103 – 5:15-6:00

Wed, Sep 24, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Elgin Room
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.

Wed, Sep 24, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Studio 270
Come hang out to talk NFL, NCAA, and High School football. Play Madden 25 and College Football 25. Enjoy pizza and refreshments. Registration recommended.

Wed, Sep 24, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
South Elgin Branch - South Elgin - Hoffer Meeting Room
Finances 101 - Credit, come learn why establishing and maintaining your credit is so important. How do the rich stay rich?

Wed, Sep 24, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - Adult Programs - Zoom,Grove Room
Herzlich willkommen! Practice or improve your conversation skills with other German speakers. Barbara Laane will be facilitating the conversation with different relevant themes.

Wed, Sep 24, 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.

Wed, Sep 24, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
South Elgin Branch - South Elgin - Hoffer Meeting Room
In this series, learn the fundamentals of Microsoft Word to create, format, edit and design. Sponsored by Comcast Internet Essentials.
Registration is now closed

Wed, Sep 24, 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Computer Training Room
Are you in the market for a new computer? This class will help you choose the right one at a price you can afford.
Registration is now closed

Thu, Sep 25, All day
Main Library
Ven y conoce los Avatares de los Héroes comunitarios. Patrocinado por la Fundación del Caucus Latino Legislativo de Illinois.

Thu, Sep 25, 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.

Thu, Sep 25, 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.

Thu, Sep 25, 9:30am - 11:30am
Main Library - 2nd Floor - Behind Elevators
Get help with common tech issues like Microsoft Office, using a tablet, hotspots, syncing email with your phone, downloading content, and more. Drop in for personalized assistance at your library.

Thu, Sep 25, 9:45am - 10:15am
Main Library - Story Room - North
Calling all preschoolers! This storytime features stories, songs, and rhymes for ages 3-6.

Thu, Sep 25, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Main Library - Elgin Room
Do you have a history of military service – either active or as a veteran? Please consider sharing your service story in a recorded interview.

Thu, Sep 25, 10:30am - 11:00am
Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms ABC
Join us for an interactive storytime! Best for kids birth-6 years with an adult caregiver. All ages are welcome. Drop-in!

Thu, Sep 25, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Main Library - Grove Room
Do you need help developing a new or existing small business? Drop by the library to get started with an advisor from the Illinois Small Business Development Center at ECC! Registration not required.

Thu, Sep 25, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Mobile Services - Sprinter
Please find us on the corner of Sherwood Ave and Oakhill Rd. Elgin IL 60120.

Thu, Sep 25, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Main Library - Sally Lee Fox & Eagle Rooms
Folk art represents the art of a group of people or community, often created by artists with no formal training. Let's explore art by Karla Gerard & create folk art of our own! Registration required.

Thu, Sep 25, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms ABC
Have a legal question? Walk in for a free, 15-minute consultation! In partnership with Kane County Law Library & Self Help Legal Center. Registration not required. Ayuda legal disponible en español.

Thu, Sep 25, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Get up to speed on what Medicare covers, what it doesn't and your potential out-of-pocket exposure. Please register for link to Zoom.

Thu, Sep 25, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
South Elgin Branch - South Elgin - Hoffer Meeting Room
Learn the history of podcasting and what it takes to start your own!