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Semi-Annual Foundation Book Sale

Preview Night ($10.00 Admission Fee)

2023-09-20 17:00:00 2023-09-20 20:00:00 America/Chicago Semi-Annual Foundation Book Sale Thousands of books and media for adults and children for sale at the annual Library Foundation Book Sale - proceeds help support programs and events at the library! Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms ABC

Wednesday, September 20
5:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-09-20 17:00:00 2023-09-20 20:00:00 America/Chicago Semi-Annual Foundation Book Sale Thousands of books and media for adults and children for sale at the annual Library Foundation Book Sale - proceeds help support programs and events at the library! Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms ABC

Main Library

Meadows Community Rooms ABC

Thousands of books and media for adults and children for sale at the annual Library Foundation Book Sale - proceeds help support programs and events at the library!

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EVENT TYPE: | Community |

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Exhibición: Nuestros Héroes, Nuestras Historias - Our Heroes, Our Stories Exhibit
Tue, Sep 16, All day
Main Library
Ven y conoce los Avatares de los Héroes comunitarios. Patrocinado por la Fundación del Caucus Latino Legislativo de Illinois.
Baby Rhyme Time - For ages 0-11 months
Tue, Sep 16, 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.
Cook County Commissioner - Satellite Office Hours
Tue, Sep 16, 9:30am - 11:30am
Main Library - Rotunda
Get assistance and learn about resources which the Cook County Commissioner's office has to offer.
Bounce & Rhyme Storytime - Ages 1-3 years old
Tue, Sep 16, 10:00am - 10:30am
Rakow Branch - Rakow - Large Exhibit Area
Join us for stories, rhymes, and songs in this interactive Storytime. Ages 1-3 years old with adult caregiver.
Registration is now closed
Budding Bookworms Preschool Storytime - Ages 3-5 years old
Tue, Sep 16, 10:45am - 11:15am
Rakow Branch - Rakow - Large Exhibit Area
Preschoolers will enjoy stories, songs, and activities. Ages 3-5 years old
Registration is now closed
Career Coach in the Library
Tue, Sep 16, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Computer Training Room
Drop in for a consultation with a Career Coach from workNet Batavia!
Bookmobile Stop: New Covenant Fellowship
Tue, Sep 16, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Mobile Services
Bookmobile stop: New Covenant Fellowship – Parkway Avenue – Elgin 60120 – 3:15-4:00
Bookmobile Stop: Lin Lor Lane
Tue, Sep 16, 2:45pm - 3:30pm
Mobile Services
Bookmobile stop: Lin Lor Lane – corner of Lin Lor Ln. & Airlite St. - Elgin 60123 – 2:00-2:45
TechKnow Mobile Stop: Well Child Center
Tue, Sep 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Mobile Services - Sprinter
Well Child Center - 620 Wing St, Elgin, IL 60123
Bookmobile Stop: Deer Pointe Drive
Tue, Sep 16, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Mobile Services
Bookmobile stop: Deer Pointe Drive, South Elgin 60177 – 4:15-5:00
Read & Explore Kid's Book Club- Grades: 3-6 - The Lion of Mars by: Jennifer L. Holm - South Elgin Branch
Tue, Sep 16, 4:45pm - 5:45pm
South Elgin Branch - South Elgin - Shales Children's Activity Room
This program is a 4-week series that combines reading, critical thinking, and hands-on activities to enrich the experience.
Registration is now closed
Cuentos y creaciones en familia - ¡Celebra el Otoño!
Tue, Sep 16, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Main Library - Sally Lee Fox & Eagle Rooms
¡Acompáñanos para una tarde mágica de historias otoñales, creatividad y diversión en familia!  ¡No te lo pierdas!
Grupo de Conversación en Inglés en línea o en la Biblioteca - English Conversation Group -Main Library and Zoom
Tue, Sep 16, 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
Medicare 101
Tue, Sep 16, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Elgin Room
Get up to speed on what Medicare covers, what it doesn't and your potential out-of-pocket exposure. Medicare Supplements, Advantage Plans, Part D Prescription Coverage, and cost saving strategies.
MS Excel Series
Tue, Sep 16, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - Computer Training Room
In this series, learn how to use Microsoft Excel to manipulate, format, and organize numbers and other types of data. Sponsored by Comcast Internet Essentials.
Registration is now closed
Exhibición: Nuestros Héroes, Nuestras Historias - Our Heroes, Our Stories Exhibit
Wed, Sep 17, All day
Main Library
Ven y conoce los Avatares de los Héroes comunitarios. Patrocinado por la Fundación del Caucus Latino Legislativo de Illinois.
Toddler Time - For children 1-2 years old
Wed, Sep 17, 9:15am - 9:35am
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
Bounce & Rhyme Storytime - Ages 1-3 years old
Wed, Sep 17, 9:30am - 10:00am
South Elgin Branch - South Elgin - Shales Children's Activity Room
Join us for stories, rhymes, and songs in this interactive Storytime. Ages 1-3 years old with adult caregiver.
Registration is now closed
Toddler Time - For children 1-2 years old
Wed, Sep 17, 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
Bounce & Rhyme Storytime - Ages 1-3 years old
Wed, Sep 17, 10:15am - 10:45am
South Elgin Branch - South Elgin - Shales Children's Activity Room
Join us for stories, rhymes, and songs in this interactive Storytime. Ages 1-3 years old with adult caregiver.
Registration is now closed
TechKnow Mobile Stop: Izaak Walton Center - EPEL Playgroup
Wed, Sep 17, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Mobile Services - Sprinter
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Elgin Genealogical Society Research Assistance
Wed, Sep 17, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Library - 2nd Floor - Genealogy
Receive one-on-one genealogy assistance from Elgin Genealogical Society volunteers.
Our Failed Attempts to Make English Eezier to Spell - with Author Gabe Henry
Wed, Sep 17, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual
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Bookmobile Stop: Willow Lake Estates
Wed, Sep 17, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Mobile Services
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Bookmobile Stop: Highbury Drive
Wed, Sep 17, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Mobile Services
Bookmobile stop: Highbury Dr., east of Waverly – Elgin 60120 – 3:00-3:45
Bookmobile Stop: Woodview Circle
Wed, Sep 17, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Mobile Services
Bookmobile stop: Woodview Circle – corner of Woodview Cr. & Chicago St., Elgin 60120 – 4:00-4:45
Bookmobile Stop: Crestwood Apartments of Elgin
Wed, Sep 17, 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Mobile Services
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Semi-Annual Foundation Book Sale - Preview Night ($10.00 Admission Fee)
Wed, Sep 17, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms ABC
Thousands of books and media for adults and children for sale at the annual Library Foundation Book Sale - proceeds help support programs and events at the library!
Pizza and Music (Grades 7-12)
Wed, Sep 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Studio 270
Come talk about what you are currently listening to. Pizza will be provided. Grades 7-12. Registration required.
Debt Management with KCT
Wed, Sep 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
South Elgin Branch
Finances 101 Series - Debt Management will teach you how to best manage debt to stay ahead and set up your emergency fund. Registration required.
Go Bilingual en la Biblioteca - Go Bilingual at the Library
Wed, Sep 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Elgin Room
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.
MS Word Series
Wed, Sep 17, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
South Elgin Branch - South Elgin - Hoffer Meeting 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
Selling on eBay
Wed, Sep 17, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - Computer Training Room
Learn how to create an auction, employ selling strategies to maximize profit, navigate eBay's rules and earn seller ratings that boost future business.
Walking Book Club - Speak to Me of Home by Jeanine Cummins
Wed, Sep 17, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
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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.
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