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South Elgin Stories

Hybrid in the Hoffer Meeting Room(15) and on zoom(30)

2021-06-15 19:00:00 2021-06-15 20:00:00 America/Chicago South Elgin Stories Join us, on zoom or live, to share a favorite memory as we compile a living history of the Village of South Elgin. Feel free to submit written stories or memories by email at seemail@gailborden.info South Elgin Branch - Branch Services - Zoom, South Elgin - Hoffer Room

Tuesday, June 15
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2021-06-15 19:00:00 2021-06-15 20:00:00 America/Chicago South Elgin Stories Join us, on zoom or live, to share a favorite memory as we compile a living history of the Village of South Elgin. Feel free to submit written stories or memories by email at seemail@gailborden.info South Elgin Branch - Branch Services - Zoom, South Elgin - Hoffer Room

South Elgin Branch

Branch Services - Zoom, South Elgin - Hoffer Room

Join us, on zoom or live, to share a favorite memory as we compile a living history of the Village of South Elgin. Feel free to submit written stories or memories by email at seemail@gailborden.info

The Village of South Elgin is compiling a history of its recent past. Do you have a fun, interesting or touching anecdote about life in the Village – whether it’s from the 1950s, the 1990s or anytime in between? Share your tale live during South Elgin Stories, or submit a written version to the library at seemail@gailborden.info. The Village of South Elgin will compile these oral histories to give future generations a glimpse of the South Elgin we know or remember. And if you’re not ready to share a story, you are still welcome. We love listeners too!

May -We will be talking about when you came to live or work in South Elgin.

June- We will be discussing favorite summer memories.

July - We will be discussing Independence Day parades and traditions.

August - We will reminesce about Riverfests of the past.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Community | Activity |

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South Elgin Branch

Phone: 847-742-2411

Hours

Today's hours

We're open 10:00AM to 7:00PM

Mon, Mar 25 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Mar 26 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Mar 27 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Mar 28 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Mar 29 10:00AM to 4:00PM
Sat, Mar 30 10:00AM to 4:00PM
Sun, Mar 31 12:00PM to 4:00PM

Upcoming Events

Thu, Mar 28, 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, Mar 28, 10:00am - 11:00am
South Elgin Branch
For active seniors who would like to connect with community plus Elgin Memory Cafe' participants, this group meets to see a presenter, learn "tech bytes", and make a craft to make for nursing homes.

Thu, Mar 28, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Lobby - Piano
Piano performance in the lobby by volunteer community members.

Thu, Mar 28, 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms ABC
From creating a Pikachu lightning bolt to shooting fireballs like Charizard, kids discover the science behind Pokémon.
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Thu, Mar 28, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Computer Training Room
Love coding robots? Come meet the Ozobot, a fun smart robot that uses visual and block coding to learn programming. You will take the Ozobot on fantastic programming adventures. For grades 2 - 5
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Thu, Mar 28, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Studio 270
Learn how to sew your own drawstring bags.

Thu, Mar 28, 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Grove Room
Free tax preparation for individuals and families who qualify for the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. This service is by appointment. Call 877-220-7627 to make an appointment.

Thu, Mar 28, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
South Elgin Branch - South Elgin - Hoffer Room
Unase a KCT Credit Union en su taller anual para compradores de vivienda. Profesionales do los diversos aspectos del proceso de compra de vivienda, como un ...

Thu, Mar 28, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
South Elgin Branch - South Elgin - Hoffer Room
Join KCT Credit Union for their annual Home Buyer's Workshop. Professionals from the various aspects of the home buying process.

Thu, Mar 28, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Elgin Room
Join author Paul Timm (pen name M Paul Hollander) as he shares his research, personal connection and book inspired by this American disaster. Please Register

Fri, Mar 29, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Sally Lee Fox & Eagle Rooms
Join us for some family barnyard fun as we play farm BINGO! Drop-in Program. No registration required.

Fri, Mar 29, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Main Library
Join us for a storytime celebrating Transgender Day of Visibility! We'll read LGBTQ+ inclusive stories, make art, sing, and dance! All ages welcome. Registration required.