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Read to Rover (for K-8)
2023-03-19 14:15:00 2023-03-19 14:30:00 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 -

Sunday, March 19
2:15pm - 2:30pm

Add to Calendar 2023-03-19 14:15:00 2023-03-19 14:30:00 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 -

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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Exhibición de Fiestas de Primavera - Spring Fiestas Exhibit
Thu, Apr 16, All day
Main Library
Ven, celebra y apoya el arte latino.
Baby Rhyme Time - For ages 0-11 months
Thu, Apr 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.
This event is full
Device Advice
Thu, Apr 16, 9:30am - 11:30am
Rakow Branch - Rakow - Computer Cafe
Get help with common tech issues like Microsoft Office, using a tablet, hotspots, syncing email with your phone, downloading content, and more. Drop in for personalized assistance at your library.
Preschool Storytime - For ages 3-6
Thu, Apr 16, 9:45am - 10:15am
Main Library - Story Room - North
Calling all preschoolers! This storytime features stories, songs, and rhymes for ages 3-6.
This event is full
Computers 101 Series
Thu, Apr 16, 10:00am - 12:00pm
South Elgin Branch - South Elgin - Hoffer Meeting 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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Piano Performance - Steve Yoder
Thu, Apr 16, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Lobby - Piano
Piano performance in the lobby by volunteer community members.
Story Mix for Birth-6
Thu, Apr 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms ABC
Join us for an interactive storytime! Best for kids birth-6 years with an adult caregiver. All ages are welcome. Drop-in!
How Exploration, Uncertainty, and Risk Help Us Find Meaning - with Author Alex Hutchinson
Thu, Apr 16, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual
Alex Hutchinson dives headfirst into a fascinating and provocative new field of research, examining how exploration is a fundamental part of what makes us human. Please register
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Tech Mobile Stop: Highland Elementary School
Thu, Apr 16, 2:45pm - 3:30pm
Mobile Services
190 N Melrose Ave, Elgin, IL 60123
Echoes of War: A Family's Unbreakable Bond - Rudy Galfi Book Talk & Signing
Thu, Apr 16, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Elgin Room
Local author Rudy Galfi describes the harrowing times his grandparents faced in WW2 Europe, and how they fled to America. Books will be available for purchase and signing. Please register.
Grupo de Conversación para la Ciudadanía en inglés - En la biblioteca
Thu, Apr 16, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Conference Room
Usando material de USCIS que incluye preguntas de educación cívica, el formulario de solicitud y otros requisitos para la entrevista de ciudadanía. Este grupo de conversación es solo en inglés.
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Introduction to Tinkercad
Thu, Apr 16, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
South Elgin Branch - South Elgin - Hoffer Meeting Room
Learn how to use Tinkercad and design a name tag. Registration required.
Cuentos y creaciones - un marco para la primavera
Thu, Apr 16, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Sally Lee Fox & Eagle Rooms
Disfruta de cuentos en español y deja volar tu imaginación mientras hacemos juntos una manualidad especial. Perfecto para compartir un momento creativo en familia.
Elgin Genealogical Society
Thu, Apr 16, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - Meadows Community Room C
Semi-monthly meeting of the Elgin Genealogical Society. No registration required.
Exhibición de Fiestas de Primavera - Spring Fiestas Exhibit
Fri, Apr 17, All day
Main Library
Ven, celebra y apoya el arte latino.
Bilingual Storytime - Cuentacuentos Bilingüe - Love your library - Ama tu biblioteca
Fri, Apr 17, 10:00am - 10:45am
Main Library - Sally Lee Fox & Eagle Rooms
Drop in for a fun bilingual storytime for ages 0-6! Ven sin registrarte a esta divertida hora de cuentos bilingüe para edades 0-6.
Spring Bingo
Fri, Apr 17, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
South Elgin Branch - South Elgin - Hoffer Meeting Room
Come enjoy some bingo and make new friends!
Tech Mobile Stop: Channing Elementary
Fri, Apr 17, 2:30pm - 3:15pm
Mobile Services - Sprinter
63 S Channing St, Elgin, IL 60120
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