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Programa en español para la familia con Grisel

Spanish Family Program

¡Este programa en español variará, desde cuentos hasta manualidades y más! Perfecto para familias con niños de 3 años en adelante.

This Spanish-language program will vary, from stories to crafts and more! Perfect for families with children ages 3 and older who speak or are learning Spanish.

Drop-in program.  No registration required.

AGE GROUP: | Family |

EVENT TYPE: | Storytimes |

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Main Library
Phone: 847-742-2411
Hours

Today's hours

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

Mon, May 12 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, May 13 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, May 14 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, May 15 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, May 16 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, May 17 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, May 18 12:00PM to 5:00PM
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Upcoming Events

Bounce & Rhyme Storytime - Ages 1-3 years old
Tue, May 13, 9:15am - 9:45am
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
Congressional Mobile Office Hours
Tue, May 13, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Main Library - Lobby - Concierge
Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi’s staff will be available to discuss and assist with federal issues you and your family are facing.
Bounce & Rhyme Storytime - Ages 1-3 years old
Tue, May 13, 10:00am - 10:30am
Rakow Branch
Join us for stories, rhymes, and songs in this interactive Storytime. Ages 1-3 years old with adult caregiver.
Registration is now closed
KidSpace "Reimagined" - Grand Opening
Tue, May 13, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Lobby - Youth Gateway Entry
Something magical is coming! ✨ Join us as we unveil a brand-new space. Celebrate with wand-making, a magician, a fairy character, live music, hands-on play, photo ops, giveaways and endless fun!
Budding Bookworms Preschool Storytime - Ages 3-5 years old
Tue, May 13, 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
Armchair Generals - President Lincoln, British Spies & Russian Lies
Tue, May 13, 12:30pm - 1:45pm
Main Library - Meadows Community Room A
Monthly Civil War-focused discussion group. Meets 2nd week of the month. No registration.
TechKnow Mobile Stop: Hanover Landing
Tue, May 13, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Mobile Services - Sprinter
711 E Chicago Street, Elgin IL 60120
Elgin's Plan for Accessible Streets and Sidewalks - Plan para Calles y Banquetas Accessibles
Tue, May 13, 2:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Lobby - Concierge
The City of Elgin is evaluating how walkways serve residents & visitors—especially individuals w/disabilities. La Ciudad de Elgin está evaluando cómo los pasarelas sirven a los residentes y visitantes
Bookmobile Stop: Lin Lor Lane
Tue, May 13, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Mobile Services
Bookmobile stop: Lin Lor Lane – corner of Lin Lor Ln. & Airlite St. - Elgin 60123 – 2:00-2:45
Bookmobile Stop: New Covenant Fellowship
Tue, May 13, 3:15pm - 4:00pm
Mobile Services
Bookmobile stop: New Covenant Fellowship – Parkway Avenue – Elgin 60120 – 3:00-3:45
TechKnow Mobile Stop: Mobile Food Pantry
Tue, May 13, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Mobile Services - Sprinter
901 Center Street Elgin, IL 60120
Elgin Area Memory Cafe'
Tue, May 13, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
In The Community
Those with dementia and their care partners are invited for a social event and resources at South Elgin Public Works Building, 1000 Bowes Rd. RSVP 847-289-5848.
Bookmobile Stop: Deer Pointe Drive
Tue, May 13, 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Mobile Services
Bookmobile stop: Deer Pointe Drive, South Elgin 60177 – 4:00-4:45
K-Pop Afternoon (Grades 7-12)
Tue, May 13, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Main Library - Studio 270
Are you a fan of BTS, Blackpink, Stray Kids, or other K-pop groups? Come enjoy your favorite K-pop songs while you make buttons, shrink-plastic charms, and other crafts.
Clases de Ciudadanía en español - Spanish Citizenship classes
Tue, May 13, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms AB
Esta serie cubrirá las preguntas cívicas en preparación para el examen de ciudadanía. Para obtener más información, comuníquese con Annie Jarvis de YWCA (331) 442-6358. Presentado en español.
Spanglish Book Club - Club de Lectura Spanglish
Tue, May 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Conference Room
Acompáñanos mientras discutimos el título de este mes. Conversación en español y inglés. Recoge tu libro o Kindle en la sección de español para adultos.
Grupo de Conversación en Inglés en línea o en la Biblioteca - English Conversation Group -Hybrid-Main Library and Zoom
Tue, May 13, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Meadows Community Room C
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
MS Excel Series
Tue, May 13, 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
Library Board Meeting
Tue, May 13, 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.
Bounce & Rhyme Storytime - Ages 1-3 years old
Wed, May 14, 9:15am - 9:45am
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
Bounce & Rhyme Storytime - Ages 1-3 years old
Wed, May 14, 10:00am - 10:30am
Rakow Branch
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
Wed, May 14, 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
South Elgin Bookmobile Stop - By South Elgin branch
Wed, May 14, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Mobile Services
Bookmobile Stop in the Freshway parking lot
Bookmobile Stop: Willow Lake Estates
Wed, May 14, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Mobile Services
Bookmobile stop: Willow Lakes Estates – club house – 161 W. River Road – Elgin 60123 – 2:00-2:45
Bookmobile Stop: Highbury Drive
Wed, May 14, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Mobile Services
Bookmobile stop: Highbury Dr., east of Waverly – Elgin 60120 – 3:00-3:45
Bookmobile Stop: Woodview Circle
Wed, May 14, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Mobile Services
Bookmobile stop: Woodview Circle – corner of Woodview Cr. & Chicago St., Elgin 60120 – 4:00-4:45
Nature Rangers: Hop to it! Grades: 1-5 - Rakow Branch-Outside
Wed, May 14, 4:45pm - 5:45pm
Rakow Branch - Rakow - Lawn
Join us for a hike around Rakow's property to learn more about frogs & toads.
This event is full
Bookmobile Stop: Crestwood Apartments of Elgin
Wed, May 14, 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Mobile Services
Bookmobile stop: Crestwood Apts. of Elgin – info office – 45 Poplar Creek Dr. – Elgin 60120 – 5:00-5:45
On Writing a Brilliant, Dark, and Diabolical Thriller - with Author Liann Zhang
Wed, May 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual
Grab your popcorn, grab your friend, and join us for an propulsive online conversation with author Liann Zhang as she chats with us about her debut thriller Julie Chan is Dead. Please register.
Register
Go Bilingual en la Biblioteca - Go Bilingual at the Library
Wed, May 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Meadows Community Room C
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.
Family STEAM Night - Architecture
Wed, May 14, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Sally Lee Fox & Eagle Rooms
Drop in for some family STEAM fun with stories, activities and a craft!
Visible and Invisible Success: - A Cultural Perspective
Wed, May 14, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Elgin Room
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a good time to consider what defines individual success. Presenter Robert Lundin will share fascinating human stories of resilience, courage and triumph.
MS Word Series
Wed, May 14, 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
Walking Book Club - The Life Impossible by Matt Haig
Wed, May 14, 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.
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