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Breakout Barnabus: The Great Escape! Grades 3-5

A Community Reads Kids' Escape Room

Help Barnabus and his imperfect pet pals escape from their underground laboratory. Join us for a fun escape room adventure. For grades 3-5 Registration required

AGE GROUP: | Elementary School |

EVENT TYPE: | Activity |

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South Elgin Branch
Phone: 847-742-2411
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Today's hours

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

Mon, Sep 26 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Sep 27 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Sep 28 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Sep 29 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Sep 30 10:00AM to 4:00PM
Sat, Oct 01 10:00AM to 4:00PM
Sun, Oct 02 12:00PM to 4:00PM
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Wonderful Ones
Thu, Sep 29, 9:15am - 9:45am
Main Library - Story Room - South
This fun storytime will include short stories, fingerplays, rhymes, and music movement activities with a parent or caregiver. For ages 12-23 months.
Registration is now closed
Canceled
EPEL Fall Playgroup - ReaderShip Visit
Thu, Sep 29, 9:30am - 10:30am
In The Community
Join Ms. Stephanie and the Sprinter as well as our friends from EPEL for a playgroup and a storytime. After stop by the Sprinter and check-out some books.
AARP Smart Driver Course
Thu, Sep 29, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Main Library - Grove Room
This 2-day (8) hour class meeting will explore how senior adults (55+) can continue their driving experiences safer. Cost is $20 for AARP members & $25 for non-members (required first day of class).
Registration is now closed
Preschool Storytime
Thu, Sep 29, 10:00am - 10:30am
Main Library - Story Room - North
Calling all preschoolers! This storytime features stories, songs, and rhymes for ages 3-6.
Registration is now closed
Piano Performance - Steve Yoder
Thu, Sep 29, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Lobby - Piano
Piano performance in the lobby by volunteer community members.
Bounce & Rhyme Storytime - Ages 1-3 years old
Thu, Sep 29, 10:30am - 11:00am
South Elgin Branch
Join us for stories, rhymes, and songs in this interactive Storytime. Ages 1-3 years old with adult caregiver.
Registration is now closed
Come See What's Brewing - National Coffee Day
Thu, Sep 29, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms ABC
Learn about different blends of coffee from various origin areas around the world. Starbucks will provide samples of various brews for tasting. Registration Required due to limited seating.
Registration is now closed
Budding Bookworms Preschool Storytime - Ages 3-5 years old
Thu, Sep 29, 11:15am - 11:45am
South Elgin Branch
Preschoolers will enjoy stories, songs, and activities. Ages 3-5 years old
Registration is now closed
Studio 270 Volunteer Corps - Rakow Branch
Thu, Sep 29, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Rakow Branch - Rakow - Living Room
Drop in and help out the library with various projects. For teens in grades 9-12.
Registration is now closed
Chess Club - Online only
Thu, Sep 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual - Community Engagement - Zoom
Join us virtually for chess club. Play against local opponents and practice your critical thinking skills. All skill levels welcome.
Registration is now closed
Creativity Corner Grades: 1-5: Let's Draw Landscapes! - South Elgin Branch
Thu, Sep 29, 4:30pm - 5:15pm
South Elgin Branch
Learn how to draw Landscapes in Perspective. This is also a good example of what a vanishing point can look like. Come draw with us!
Registration is now closed
K to 2- I'll Read to YOU! - Rakow Branch
Thu, Sep 29, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Rakow Branch - Rakow - Children's Area
NEW! Drop in every Thursday for our story time Kindergarten through 2nd grade! Come and enjoy fun stories and surprises!
Book Party: The Haunted Library (Grades K-5- VIRTUAL) - Pick Up Kit at Main Library between Sept 19-Sept 25
Thu, Sep 29, 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Virtual - Kidspace - Zoom
We're having a book party & you're invited! Claire lives above the library & she has a special ability- SEEING GHOSTS! The adventure starts when she meets a ghost named Kaz. Registration required.
Registration is now closed
Una vida con propósito- Hablar salva vidas - Septiembre: mes de concientización y prevención del suicidio
Thu, Sep 29, 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms ABC
Conferencia dirigida a padres de familia y jóvenes, por ser el mes de septiembre, el mes de la concientización y prevención del suicidio. En español.
Cutting the Cable Cord
Thu, Sep 29, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Rakow Branch - Rakow - Corridor West
Tired of paying an overpriced bill? Learn about how you might be able the “cut the cable cord” in favor of popular streaming subscriptions like Netflix, Hulu and more.
Registration is now closed
Family Storytime
Thu, Sep 29, 6:15pm - 6:45pm
Main Library - Sally Lee Fox & Eagle Rooms
With stories, songs, and movement activities suited for all ages, this storytime is perfect for the whole family. Drop-in program! No registration required.
En la Cocina-Arepas - Por Facebook
Thu, Sep 29, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Virtual
En la Cocina con Rocío Robledo, hacemos unas deliciosas Arepas, un platillo tradicional de América del Sur.
Terrific Twos
Thu, Sep 29, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Story Room - South
Especially for two year-olds, this storytime will include songs, stories, and fingerplays. Please register.
Registration is now closed
Open Book: Every Life is a Story
Fri, Sep 30, All day
Main Library
This grant-funded photo and video exhibit tells the stories of people who live and work in Elgin.
Baby Rhyme Time - For ages 0-11 months
Fri, Sep 30, 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.
AARP Smart Driver Course
Fri, Sep 30, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Main Library - Grove Room
This 2-day (8) hour class meeting will explore how senior adults (55+) can continue their driving experiences safer. Cost is $20 for AARP members & $25 for non-members (required first day of class).
Registration is now closed
Rescheduled
Let's Play Friday! - Ages 3-6 years old
Fri, Sep 30, 10:00am - 11:00am
New date Friday, September 30, 11:00am - 11:45am
Rakow Branch
Join us for fun activities inside and outside, weather permitting! Ages 3-6 years old, dress appropriately and come ready to have fun!
Let's Play Friday! - Ages 3-6 years old
Fri, Sep 30, 11:00am - 11:45am
Rakow Branch
Join us for fun activities inside and outside, weather permitting! Ages 3-6 years old, dress appropriately and come ready to have fun!
Studio 270 Volunteer Corps - Craftapalooza
Fri, Sep 30, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Main Library - Studio 270
Drop in and help out the library with preparing craft supplies for upcoming library events. Meet in Studio 270.
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