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Read to Rover for K-8
2022-08-14 14:15:00 2022-08-14 14:30:00 America/Chicago Read to Rover for K-8 Sharpen your reading skill by reading to our volunteer dog listener, Trucker. Registration required. Rakow Branch

Sunday, August 14
2:15pm - 2:30pm

Add to Calendar 2022-08-14 14:15:00 2022-08-14 14:30:00 America/Chicago Read to Rover for K-8 Sharpen your reading skill by reading to our volunteer dog listener, Trucker. Registration required. Rakow Branch

Rakow Branch

Rakow - Children's Area

Sharpen your reading skill by reading to our volunteer dog listener, Trucker. Registration required.

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Rakow Branch
Phone: 847-531-7271
Hours

Today's hours

We're open 9:00AM to 8:00PM

Mon, Aug 08 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Aug 09 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Aug 10 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Aug 11 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Aug 12 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Aug 13 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Aug 14 12:00PM to 5:00PM
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Upcoming Events

Trees & Their Leaves: Guided Hike - Rakow Rangers
Tue, Aug 09, 9:30am - 10:30am
Burnidge Forest Preserve, 14N035 Coombs Rd, Elgin, IL 60124
On a naturalist-led hike, we’ll explore the Burnidge Forest Preserve woodlands to compare leaves, learn tree identification techniques and examine structures of trees. Register every attendee.
Registration is now closed
Armchair Generals - The Civil War, Part 7: "Most Hallowed Ground: 1864"
Tue, Aug 09, 11:45am - 1:15pm
Main Library - Meadows Community Room C
Monthly Civil War discussion group. Meets 2nd Tuesday each month.
Bookmobile Stop: Bowes Creek Active Adult
Tue, Aug 09, 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Bookmobile
Bookmobile stop: Bowes Creek Active Adult – main entrance – 3651 Centennial Way – Elgin 60124 - 1:00-1:45
Resume Assistance with Worknet Batavia
Tue, Aug 09, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
WorkNet Batavia Zoom Meeting
Come drop in with your resume, cover letter, or job-hunting questions to receive professional assistance in your job search. No appointment necessary.
TechKnow Mobile Stop: Centro de Informacion
Tue, Aug 09, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
In The Community
TechKnow Mobile stop: Centro de Informacion – 1885 Lin Lor Lane – Elgin 60123
Bookmobile Stop: Edgewater By Del Webb
Tue, Aug 09, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Bookmobile
Bookmobile stop: Edgewater By Del Webb – Creekside Lodge – 2554 Edgewater Dr. – Elgin 60124 - 2:00-2:45
Bookmobile Stop: Fox River Horizon
Tue, Aug 09, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Bookmobile
Bookmobile stop: Fox River Horizon – 785 Fletcher Dr. – Elgin 60123 - 3:00-3:45
Bookmobile Stop: River’s Edge Townhomes
Tue, Aug 09, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Bookmobile
Bookmobile stop: River’s Edge Townhomes – 2 Clifford Ct. – Elgin 60123 - 4:00-4:45
Elgin Memory Cafe'
Tue, Aug 09, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
In The Community
Those with mild cognitive impairment, early-stage Alzheimer's or a related dementia and their care partners are invited for a social event and to gather resources at South Elgin Village Squire.
Grupo de Conversación en Inglés en línea o en la Biblioteca - English Conversation Group -Hybrid-Main Library an Zoom
Tue, Aug 09, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Meadows Community Room C
Practica conversar en inglés, mejora tu pronunciación y adquiere confianza con un tutor. Practice having everyday conversations in English, improve your pronunciation and gain confidence with a tutor.
Registration is now closed
Canceled
"Finding Dorothy" Book Discussion - Online via Zoom
Tue, Aug 09, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual
Get acquainted with "Our Community Reads" book selection "Finding Dorothy" with a relaxing online book discussion. Please Register with valid email address for link to Zoom.
Library Board Meeting
Tue, Aug 09, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Elgin Room
Monthly meeting of the Library Board which is generally held on the second Tuesday of the month.
Canceled
Build Your Own PC Series
Tue, Aug 09, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Main Library
Learn how to identify the working parts of a computer, assemble & disassemble components and perform basic repairs in this two-part, hands-on series. Sponsored by Comcast Internet Essentials.
Mini Rangers Preschool Storytime
Wed, Aug 10, 10:00am - 10:45am
Rakow Branch
Ages 3-6. Join us for 45 minutes of stories, songs, and activities. One caregiver per child or family group.
eRead Gail Borden
Wed, Aug 10, 10:30am - 11:15am
South Elgin Branch - South Elgin - Hoffer Room
Learn how to download free eBooks, eAudiobooks, magazines and more with GBPL’s entertainment apps.
Registration is now closed
Book Bike Stop: River's Landing Apartments
Wed, Aug 10, 11:30am - 12:30pm
In The Community
Book bike stop: River's Landing Apartments - 3 Times Square Rd., Elgin 60120
Techknow Mobile Stop: Senior Services Association
Wed, Aug 10, 11:30am - 12:30pm
In The Community - Sprinter
TechKnow Mobile stop: 101 S. Grove Ave., Elgin 60120
TechKnow Mobile Stop: Senior Services Association
Wed, Aug 10, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
In The Community
TechKnow Mobile stop: Senior Services Assoc., 101 S. Grove Ave., Elgin 60120
Learn How to Build a Computer
Wed, Aug 10, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Main Library
Learn how to identify the working parts of a computer, and assemble & disassemble components. Grades 5th through 8th Sponsored by Comcast Internet Essentials.
Registration is now closed
Bookmobile Stop: Willow Lake Estates
Wed, Aug 10, 2:45pm - 3:30pm
Bookmobile
Bookmobile stop: Willow Lakes Estates – club house – 161 W. River Road – Elgin 60123 - 2:45-3:30
Studio 270 Volunteer Corps - Volunteer Squad
Wed, Aug 10, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Studio 270*
Drop in and help out the library with cleaning, book displays, and other various projects. For teens entering grades 9-12.
Registration is now closed
Bookmobile Stop: Blackhawk Apartments
Wed, Aug 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Bookmobile
Bookmobile stop: Blackhawk Apts. – 926 Congdon Ave. – Elgin 60120 - 4:00-5:00
Excel Advanced Topics
Wed, Aug 10, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
South Elgin Branch - South Elgin - Hoffer Room
Learn how to use conditional formatting, work with multiple sheets in an Excel workbook, calculate percentages, and use PMT & VLOOKUP functions. Sponsored by Comcast Internet Essentials.
Registration is now closed
Bookmobile Stop: Crestwood Apartments of Elgin
Wed, Aug 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Bookmobile
Bookmobile stop: Crestwood Apts. of Elgin – info office – 45 Poplar Creek Dr. – Elgin 60120 - 6:00-7:00
Elgin Road Race
Wed, Aug 10, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms ABC
Using a variety of photos from the actual races, Elgin historian Jerry Turnquist will retell this exciting chapter in Elgin history. Please Register
Walking Book Club - The Magnificent Lives of Marjorie Post by Allison Pataki
Wed, Aug 10, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - Conference Room
The Walking Book Club meets weekly on Wednesday evenings to walk, then discuss current literary selections.
Word Advanced Features
Wed, Aug 10, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - Computer Training Room
Grow your Microsoft Word Skills and learn how to apply advanced features in Microsoft Word. Sponsored by Comcast Internet Essentials.
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