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Rakow Readers Book Club
2022-11-28 13:30:00 2022-11-28 14:30:00 America/Chicago Rakow Readers Book Club Join the Rakow Readers for a lively book discussion on The Magnificent Lives of Marjorie Post by Allison Pataki on Zoom. Registration required. Virtual - Branch Services - Zoom

Monday, November 28
1:30pm - 2:30pm

Add to Calendar 2022-11-28 13:30:00 2022-11-28 14:30:00 America/Chicago Rakow Readers Book Club Join the Rakow Readers for a lively book discussion on The Magnificent Lives of Marjorie Post by Allison Pataki on Zoom. Registration required. Virtual - Branch Services - Zoom

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Branch Services - Zoom

Join the Rakow Readers for a lively book discussion on The Magnificent Lives of Marjorie Post by Allison Pataki on Zoom. Registration required.

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EVENT TYPE: | Book Clubs & Discussion Groups |

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Tue, Mar 03, 8:30am - 9:15am
Mobile Services - Sprinter
Tech Mobile Stop: Food For Greater Elgin – 1553 Commerce Dr.- Elgin 60123
Children's Book Character Scavenger Hunt - Read Across America Week
Tue, Mar 03, 9:00am - 9:00pm
South Elgin Branch
Search for beloved book characters hidden throughout the library, jot them down on your scavenger hunt sheet and turn into the Help Desk to snag your prize!
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Tue, Mar 03, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Main Library
Celebrate America's 250th birthday with the 250 Years of Elgin exhibit. This engaging exhibit highlights the pivotal moments that shaped Elgin into the culturally vibrant city it is today.
Kane County Early Voting & Registration
Tue, Mar 03, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Main Library
Open to all eligible voters in Kane County. Please see long description for dates/times. Voting and registration is located on 2nd floor of Main Library.
Children's Book Character Scavenger Hunt - Read Across America Week
Tue, Mar 03, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Main Library
Search for beloved book characters hidden throughout the first floor of the main library, jot them down on your scavenger hunt sheet and turn into Customer Relations Desk to snag your prize!
March is Women's History Month - 250 Years of Impactful Women in Illinois
Tue, Mar 03, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Main Library
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Children's Book Character Scavenger Hunt - Read Across America Week
Tue, Mar 03, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Rakow Branch
Search for beloved book characters hidden throughout the library, jot them down on your scavenger hunt sheet and turn into the Customer Service Desk to snag your prize!
Baby Rhyme Time - For ages 0-11 months
Tue, Mar 03, 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, Mar 03, 9:30am - 11:00am
Main Library - Grove Room
Semi-monthly meeting of the Elgin Genealogical Society. No registration required.
1, 2, 3 Go!
Tue, Mar 03, 10:00am - 10:30am
Main Library - Story Room
Families are invited to share stories, rhymes and musical activities together in this interactive storytime. For ages 1-3 with an adult caregiver. *Registration Required
This event is full
Bounce & Rhyme Storytime - Ages 0-3
Tue, Mar 03, 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
Android Basics for Seniors
Tue, Mar 03, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Computer Training Room
Learn basic Android operations: adding and removing apps, increase text size, battery care, what to do with that pesky "low memory" message, and much more. This class is best suited for new users.
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Budding Bookworms Preschool Storytime - Ages 3-5
Tue, Mar 03, 10:45am - 11:15am
Rakow Branch - Rakow - Large Exhibit Area
Preschoolers will enjoy stories, songs, and activities.
Elgin Genealogical Society Research Assistance
Tue, Mar 03, 11:30am - 1:30pm
Main Library - 2nd Floor - Behind Elevators
Receive one-on-one genealogy assistance from Elgin Genealogical Society volunteers.
Career Coach in the Library
Tue, Mar 03, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Computer Training Room
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Tech Mobile Stop: Buena Vista Apartments and Townhomes
Tue, Mar 03, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
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Teen Volunteer Orientation
Tue, Mar 03, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
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Tue, Mar 03, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
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Participantes de nivel intermedio, practican conversaciones en inglés, adquieren confianza y mejoran su pronunciación. El grupo es liderado por un tutor de Literacy Connection. Favor registrarse
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Tue, Mar 03, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
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Kane County Early Voting & Registration
Wed, Mar 04, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Main Library
Open to all eligible voters in Kane County. Please see long description for dates/times. Voting and registration is located on 2nd floor of Main Library.
Children's Book Character Scavenger Hunt - Read Across America Week
Wed, Mar 04, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Main Library
Search for beloved book characters hidden throughout the first floor of the main library, jot them down on your scavenger hunt sheet and turn into Customer Relations Desk to snag your prize!
Children's Book Character Scavenger Hunt - Read Across America Week
Wed, Mar 04, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Rakow Branch
Search for beloved book characters hidden throughout the library, jot them down on your scavenger hunt sheet and turn into the Customer Service Desk to snag your prize!
Children's Book Character Scavenger Hunt - Read Across America Week
Wed, Mar 04, 9:00am - 9:00pm
South Elgin Branch
Search for beloved book characters hidden throughout the library, jot them down on your scavenger hunt sheet and turn into the Help Desk to snag your prize!
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Wed, Mar 04, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Main Library
Celebrate America's 250th birthday with the 250 Years of Elgin exhibit. This engaging exhibit highlights the pivotal moments that shaped Elgin into the culturally vibrant city it is today.
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Wed, Mar 04, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Main Library
Discover some of the incredible women who have played a vital role throughout Illinois history.
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Wed, Mar 04, 9:15am - 9:35am
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This engaging storytime will include short stories, fingerplays, rhymes, and music movement activities with a parent or caregiver. Registration required.
This event is full
Bounce & Rhyme Storytime - Ages 0-3
Wed, Mar 04, 9:30am - 10:00am
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Join us for stories, rhymes, and songs in this interactive Storytime.
Toddler Time - For children 1-2 years old
Wed, Mar 04, 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, Mar 04, 10:15am - 10:45am
South Elgin Branch - South Elgin - Shales Children's Activity Room
Preschoolers will enjoy stories, songs, and activities.
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Wed, Mar 04, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Mobile Services - Sprinter
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Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms ABC
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Humor, Heart, and Reflective Rural Stories - with Michael Perry
Wed, Mar 04, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual
Join us w/ humorist Michael Perry whose collection of genre-spanning works encapsulates the experiences–& the magic–of rural town communities & the everyday people who reside in them. Please register
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Pinochle Club
Wed, Mar 04, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
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Tech Mobile Stop: Well Child Center
Wed, Mar 04, 3:30pm - 4:15pm
New venue Mobile Services - Sprinter
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Wed, Mar 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Complete a hands-on volunteer project that benefits the library or one of our community outreach initiatives. Teen volunteers must complete the teen volunteer orientation before participating.
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Wed, Mar 04, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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