Skip to main content
close
font 1 font 2 font 3
Reset to standard size
Font size options
Increase or decrease the font size for this website by clicking on the 'A's.
Yellow on Black White on Black Soft Greys Black on Linen Black on White
Reset to default contrast
Contrast options
Choose a color combination to give the most comfortable contrast.

Registration now closed

Read to Rover (for K-8)
2023-03-19 15:15:00 2023-03-19 15:30:00 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
3:15pm - 3:30pm

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

AGE GROUP: | Elementary School |

EVENT TYPE: | Activity |

TAGS: | |

Rakow Branch
Phone: 847-531-7271
Hours
Skip Open Hours widget

Today's hours

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

Mon, Jan 05 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jan 06 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jan 07 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jan 08 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jan 09 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jan 10 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jan 11 12:00PM to 5:00PM
previous
this week
next

Upcoming Events

Skip My new widget widget
Preschool Storytime - For ages 3-6
Mon, Jan 05, 9:15am - 9:45am
Main Library - Story Room - North
Calling all preschoolers! This storytime features stories, songs, and rhymes for ages 3-6.
Story Mix for Birth-6
Mon, Jan 05, 10:00am - 10:30am
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!
Monday Movies - No Shushing Event
Mon, Jan 05, 10:00am - 12:00pm
South Elgin Branch - South Elgin - Hoffer Meeting Room
Everyone is welcome to come watch and listen.
Baking for Kids - Wonderful Whip Cream - Virtual for K-5 on ZOOM
Mon, Jan 05, 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Virtual - Kidspace - Zoom
Join Miss Jen to celebrate National Whip Cream Day as we gather together on ZOOM to create a simple recipe or two that highlights this fun and tasty ingredient.
Registration is now closed
Puppet Pals- Grades: Pre-K & K - South Elgin Branch
Mon, Jan 05, 4:45pm - 5:15pm
South Elgin Branch - South Elgin - Shales Children's Activity Room
Come join in to hear a story and create a puppet. Register to join.
Registration is now closed
Evening Chess Club
Mon, Jan 05, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - 2nd Floor - Behind Elevators
Join fellow chess players of all ages and skill levels on the 1st and 3rd Monday of the month for this open play program! Chess sets will be provided.
PhD (Projects Half Done) Club
Mon, Jan 05, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Rakow Branch - Rakow - Shales Living Room
Are you working on a PhD - Project Half Done? Bring your project and join other needlecrafters as we work on unfinished projects together.
Poetry Writers Workshop
Mon, Jan 05, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Virtual - Adult Programs - Zoom
Share your love of poetry! Poets share their work in a supportive environment facilitated by Elgin Poet Laureate Emeritus Gareth Mann. Please register.
TechKnow Mobile Stop: Food For Greater Elgin
Tue, Jan 06, 8:30am - 9:30am
Mobile Services
TechKnow Mobile Stop: Food For Greater Elgin – 1553 Commerce Dr.- Elgin 60123
Baby Rhyme Time - For ages 0-11 months
Tue, Jan 06, 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.
Elgin Genealogical Society
Tue, Jan 06, 9:30am - 11:00am
Main Library - Grove Room
Semi-monthly meeting of the Elgin Genealogical Society. No registration required.
Bounce & Rhyme Storytime - Ages 0-3
Tue, Jan 06, 10:00am - 10:30am
Rakow Branch - Rakow - Small Exhibit Area
Join us for stories, rhymes, and songs in this interactive Storytime.
This event is full
1, 2, 3 Go!
Tue, Jan 06, 10:00am - 10:30am
Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms ABC
Families are invited to share stories, rhymes and musical activities together in this interactive storytime. For ages 1-3 with an adult caregiver. Drop-in program! No registration required.
Windows 11 Basics
Tue, Jan 06, 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Library - Computer Training Room
Learn how to navigate the new Windows 11 interface, locate and manage your files, and customize your preferences in this class.
This event is full
Elgin Genealogical Society Research Assistance
Tue, Jan 06, 11:30am - 1:30pm
Main Library - 2nd Floor - Genealogy
Receive one-on-one genealogy assistance from Elgin Genealogical Society volunteers.
Career Coach in the Library
Tue, Jan 06, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Computer Training Room
Drop in for a consultation with a Career Coach from workNet Batavia! Registration not required.
Teen Volunteer Orientation
Tue, Jan 06, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Conference Room
This session is a teen volunteer orientation only. We'll go over the program as well as volunteer expectations.
Grupo de Conversación en Inglés en línea o en la Biblioteca - English Conversation Group -Main Library and Zoom
Tue, Jan 06, 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
See all events