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Read to Rover (for K-8)
2023-03-19 14:00:00 2023-03-19 14:15:00 America/Chicago Read to Rover (for K-8) Practice your reading skills by cuddling up with a good book and reading aloud to Trucker, a fully trained and certified therapy dog. Registration required. For grades K through 8. Rakow Branch - Rakow - Children's Area

Sunday, March 19
2:00pm - 2:15pm

Add to Calendar 2023-03-19 14:00:00 2023-03-19 14:15:00 America/Chicago Read to Rover (for K-8) Practice your reading skills by cuddling up with a good book and reading aloud to Trucker, a fully trained and certified therapy dog. Registration required. For grades K through 8. Rakow Branch - Rakow - Children's Area

Rakow Branch

Rakow - Children's Area

Practice your reading skills by cuddling up with a good book and reading aloud to Trucker, a fully trained and certified therapy dog. Registration required. For grades K through 8.

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Phone: 847-531-7271
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Mon, Feb 23 9:00AM to 8:00PM
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Celebrate 250: Years of Elgin - A Commemorative Exhibit
Tue, Feb 24, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Main Library
Celebrate America's 250th birthday with the 250 Years of Elgin exhibit. This engaging exhibit highlights the pivotal moments that shaped Elgin into the culturally vibrant city it is today.
Black History Month Exhibit: Project 2-3-1 - Second Floor
Tue, Feb 24, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Main Library
Project 2-3-1 is an exhibit based on the local documentary that tells the history of African Americans in Elgin.
Cut the Cable Cord
Tue, Feb 24, 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Library - Elgin Room
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.
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Smithson’s Gamble: The History of the World’s Largest Museum - with Smithsonian Curator Emeritus Tom Crouch
Tue, Feb 24, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual
A Library Speakers Consortium and Smithsonian Institution Collaboration. The event description is coming soon! Please register.
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Tech Mobile Stop: Mobile Food Pantry - Buena Vista Apartments
Tue, Feb 24, 3:15pm - 4:00pm
Mobile Services
1285 Fleetwood Dr, Elgin, IL 60123
Kitchen Table Craft Club- Surprise "Exploding" Drawings - VIRTUAL for Grades K-5 on ZOOM
Tue, Feb 24, 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Virtual - Kidspace - Zoom
Crafting at your kitchen table with supplies you have around the house is easy and fun. Gather up the basic craft materials listed below and join Ms. Carrie to relax after school with some artsy fun.
STEAM: Volcano Science - Grades: 2-5 - South Elgin Branch
Tue, Feb 24, 4:45pm - 5:30pm
South Elgin Branch - South Elgin - Shales Children's Activity Room
Volcanoes are more than just fiery mountains. They tell stories about the Earth’s surface and what lies beneath. Let's learn about these volcanoes and create LEGO volcanoes to erupt! Register.
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Grupo de Conversación en Inglés en línea o en la Biblioteca - English Conversation Group -Main Library and Zoom
Tue, Feb 24, 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
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Left On Read Book Club - Annie Bot by Sierra Greer
Tue, Feb 24, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Conference Room
Join us for a social book group for readers in their 20’s or 30’s to discuss a variety of genres.
Celebrate 250: Years of Elgin - A Commemorative Exhibit
Wed, Feb 25, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Main Library
Celebrate America's 250th birthday with the 250 Years of Elgin exhibit. This engaging exhibit highlights the pivotal moments that shaped Elgin into the culturally vibrant city it is today.
Black History Month Exhibit: Project 2-3-1 - Second Floor
Wed, Feb 25, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Main Library
Project 2-3-1 is an exhibit based on the local documentary that tells the history of African Americans in Elgin.
"Chillin' with the Polar Bears" Storytime - Family
Wed, Feb 25, 10:30am - 11:00am
South Elgin Branch - South Elgin - Hoffer Meeting Room
Come "chill" with us at this polar bear themed Storytime!
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Computers 101 Series
Wed, Feb 25, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Computer Training Room
New to computers or need a refresher on how to get started? Learn how to use the mouse and keyboard, pick up basic computer skills and browse the internet in this series. Sponsored by Comcast.
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Tech Mobile Stop: Izaak Walton Center - EPEL Playgroup
Wed, Feb 25, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Mobile Services
899 Jay St, Elgin, IL 60120
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Pizza & Books
Wed, Feb 25, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
New date Wednesday, March 25, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Main Library
Share your current favorite, listen to what others are reading, and learn about new teen books you will love, and of course, pizza. Registration Required.
Go Bilingual en la Biblioteca - Go Bilingual at the Library
Wed, Feb 25, 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.
Circulo de Artistas Latinos | Conociendo a nuestros artistas - Circle of Latin Artist | Meet and Greet
Wed, Feb 25, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms ABC
¡Únete a nosotros para una tarde con el Círculo de Artistas Latino! Trae a un amigo — ¡todos los artistas y amantes del arte son bienvenidos! ¡Estamos deseando verte allí
German Conversation Group - Hybrid
Wed, Feb 25, 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.
Walking Book Club - The Lotus Shoes by Jane Yang
Wed, Feb 25, 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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