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Studio 270 Volunteer Corps

Rakow Branch

Drop in and help out the library with various projects. For teens in grades 9-12.

AGE GROUP: | High School |

EVENT TYPE: | Activity |

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Rakow Branch
Phone: 847-531-7271
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Today's hours

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

Mon, Oct 20 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Oct 21 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Oct 22 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Oct 23 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Oct 24 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Oct 25 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Oct 26 12:00PM to 5:00PM
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Dinosaur Explorer Exhibit
Tue, Oct 21, 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.
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Career Coach in the Library
Tue, Oct 21, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library
Drop in for a consultation with a Career Coach from workNet Batavia!
The Music Salon - with Jim Kendros
Tue, Oct 21, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms AB
Music appreciation with acclaimed Composer and Music Researcher Jim Kendros. Enjoy dynamic, enjoyable and highly informative presentations on some of the great composers and their music. Register
Registration is now closed
Bookmobile Stop: Westwind Towers
Tue, Oct 21, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Mobile Services - Bookmobile
Bookmobile stop: State Street Towers – main entrance – 104 S. State St. – Elgin 60123 – 2:00-2:45
TechKnow Mobile Stop: Well Child Center
Tue, Oct 21, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Mobile Services - Sprinter
Well Child Center - 620 Wing St, Elgin, IL 60123
Bookmobile Stop: Eastside Neighborhood Garden
Tue, Oct 21, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Mobile Services - Bookmobile
Bookmobile stop: Eastside Neighborhood Garden – Borsford Pl., near Channing & Division – Elgin 60120 – 3:00-3:45
Teen Volunteer Orientation
Tue, Oct 21, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Main Library
This session is a teen volunteer orientation only. We'll go over the program as well as volunteer expectations. Please meet in Community Room A.
Registration is now closed
Bookmobile Stop: Buena Vista Apartments & Townhomes
Tue, Oct 21, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Mobile Services - Bookmobile
Bookmobile stop: Buena Vista Apts. & Townhomes – Large playground in back off Amanda Cr. – Elgin 60123 - 4:00-4:45
Haunted Escape Room for Grades 7-12
Tue, Oct 21, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Main Library - Sally Lee Fox & Eagle Rooms
You are trapped in a haunted house! Can you work together with other teens to solve puzzles and open the locks imprisoning you? Hurry - it will soon be too late!
Registration is now closed
Teen Volunteer Hour
Tue, Oct 21, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Main Library
Make a difference by completing a hands-on volunteer project that benefits the library or the local community. Teen volunteers must complete the teen volunteer orientation before participating.
Registration is now closed
Grupo de Conversación en Inglés en línea o en la Biblioteca - English Conversation Group -Main Library and Zoom
Tue, Oct 21, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Grove Room
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
Registration is now closed
Veteran Voices: Panel Discussion
Tue, Oct 21, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms AB
Please join us to hear our panel of veterans discuss their service to our country and answer questions from our moderator and the audience.
MS Word Series
Tue, Oct 21, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - Computer Training 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
Mini Ofrenda en la biblioteca - Mini Ofrenda at the Library
Wed, Oct 22, All day
Main Library
Ven tú y tu familia y escriban un mensaje a un ser querido que ha partido y forma parte de la Mini-Ofrenda en la biblioteca durante las actividades del Día de Muertos.
Dinosaur Explorer Exhibit
Wed, Oct 22, 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.
TechKnow Mobile Stop: Izaak Walton Center - EPEL Playgroup
Wed, Oct 22, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Mobile Services - Sprinter
899 Jay St, Elgin, IL 60120
Bookmobile Stop: Mulberry Grove Park
Wed, Oct 22, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Mobile Services - Bookmobile
Bookmobile stop: Mulberry Grove Park – 1770 Newbridge Cr. – Elgin 60123 – 3:00-3:45
Bookmobile Stop: Westridge Boulevard
Wed, Oct 22, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Mobile Services - Bookmobile
Bookmobile stop: Westridge Blvd. & Cedarfield Dr. – Bartlett 60103 – 4:00-4:30
Bookmobile Stop: Rushmore Drive
Wed, Oct 22, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Mobile Services
Bookmobile stop: Rushmore Drive, Bartlett 60103 – 4:30-5:00
Doodle & Drop- Grade: 1-6 South Elgin Branch - South Elgin Branch
Wed, Oct 22, 4:45pm - 5:45pm
South Elgin Branch - South Elgin - Shales Children's Activity Room
Come drop in and join with others to learn some new techniques, drawing trends and just...draw!
Bookmobile Stop: Blue Heron Park
Wed, Oct 22, 5:15pm - 6:00pm
Mobile Services
Bookmobile stop: Blue Heron Park – 350 Blue Heron Way – Bartlett 60103 – 5:15-6:00
Wednesday Night Football (Grades 7-12)
Wed, Oct 22, 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.
Go Bilingual en la Biblioteca - Go Bilingual at the Library
Wed, Oct 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - 2nd Floor - Behind Elevators
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.
Finding My Way - with Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Malala Yousafzai
Wed, Oct 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual
You are invited to join us online and be one of the first to hear from Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Malala Yousafzai about her astonishing memoir, Finding My Way. Please register.
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Google Tools: Chrome
Wed, Oct 22, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - Computer Training Room
Learn how to personalize Chrome with apps and extensions from Google’s Web Store. Sponsored by Comcast Internet Essentials.
Registration is now closed
Celebrate Oktoberfest: - With Alpine Thunder Band
Wed, Oct 22, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms AB
Alpine Thunder is a lively, fun, interactive German band performing German folk/pop music with authentic sound and instrumentation, including yodeling, cowbells and alphorns!
Walking Book Club - My Friends by Fredrik Backman
Wed, Oct 22, 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.
German Conversation Group - Hybrid
Wed, Oct 22, 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.
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