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Full Steam Ahead - Grades 1-5

Blast Off!

2023-03-30 16:45:00 2023-03-30 17:30:00 America/Chicago Full Steam Ahead - Grades 1-5 Create a rocket with this NASA sponsored STEAM project. Rakow Branch -

Thursday, March 30
4:45pm - 5:30pm

Add to Calendar 2023-03-30 16:45:00 2023-03-30 17:30:00 America/Chicago Full Steam Ahead - Grades 1-5 Create a rocket with this NASA sponsored STEAM project. Rakow Branch -

Create a rocket with this NASA sponsored STEAM project.

AGE GROUP: | Elementary School |

EVENT TYPE: | Activity |

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Rakow Branch

Phone: 847-531-7271

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Mon, Mar 16 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Mar 17 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Mar 18 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Mar 19 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Mar 20 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Mar 21 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Mar 22 12:00PM to 5:00PM

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Tue, Mar 17, 5:00am - 7:00pm
Main Library - 2nd Floor - Genealogy,2nd Floor - Main Street North
Voting for any eligible Kane County residents. Polls are open 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Tue, Mar 17, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Main Library
Discover some of the incredible women who have played a vital role throughout Illinois history.

Tue, Mar 17, 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.

Tue, Mar 17, 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.
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Tue, Mar 17, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Lobby - Piano
Piano performance in the lobby by volunteer community members.

Tue, Mar 17, 10:00am - 10:30am
Main Library - Story Room
Families are invited to share stories, rhymes and musical activities together in this interactive storytime. For ages 1-3 with an adult caregiver. *Registration Required
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Tue, Mar 17, 10:00am - 10:30am
Rakow Branch - Rakow - Large Exhibit Area
Join us for stories, rhymes, and songs in this interactive Storytime.
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Tue, Mar 17, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Computer Training Room
Learn about recent trends in scams, how to protect yourself from them, and what to do if you get tricked.
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Tue, Mar 17, 10:45am - 11:15am
Rakow Branch - Rakow - Large Exhibit Area
Preschoolers will enjoy stories, songs, and activities.
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Tue, Mar 17, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Main Library - Studio 270
Learn to crochet and create your very first crochet creature. For teens in grades 6 - 12. Registration Required.
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Tue, Mar 17, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Main Library
Complete a hands-on volunteer project that benefits the library or one of our community outreach initiatives. Teen volunteers must complete the teen volunteer orientation before participating.
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Tue, Mar 17, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Computer Training Room
Esta serie cubrirá las preguntas cívicas en preparación para el examen de ciudadanía. Para obtener más información, comuníquese con Laura Lopez de YWCA Elgin (331) 442-2036. Presentado en español.
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Tue, Mar 17, 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Virtual
¡Acompáñanos en Zoom para disfrutar de un rato divertido después de clases! ¡En esta sesión haremos nuestro propio mini libro!

Tue, Mar 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library
Complete a hands-on volunteer project that benefits the library or one of our community outreach initiatives. Teen volunteers must complete the teen volunteer orientation before participating.
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Tue, Mar 17, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library
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

Wed, Mar 18, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Main Library
Discover some of the incredible women who have played a vital role throughout Illinois history.

Wed, Mar 18, 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.

Wed, Mar 18, 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. Registration required.

Wed, Mar 18, 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.
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Wed, Mar 18, 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.

Wed, Mar 18, 10:15am - 10:45am
South Elgin Branch - South Elgin - Shales Children's Activity Room
Preschoolers will enjoy stories, songs, and activities.

Wed, Mar 18, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Mobile Services
899 Jay St, Elgin, IL 60120

Wed, Mar 18, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Library - 2nd Floor - Genealogy
Receive one-on-one genealogy assistance from Elgin Genealogical Society volunteers.

Wed, Mar 18, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
South Elgin Branch - South Elgin - Hoffer Meeting Room
Come join us for Pinochle play. Emphasis will be on three person single deck three card widow version however other versions may also be played.

Wed, Mar 18, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Mobile Services - Sprinter
510 Franklin Blvd, Elgin, IL 60120

Wed, Mar 18, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Computer Training Room
Get into the nitty gritty of various types of grant project budgets and budget narratives. 2026 Grant Series presented by Miriam Lytle, Gail Borden Public Library’s Director of grants. Please Register
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Wed, Mar 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
South Elgin Branch - South Elgin - Hoffer Meeting Room
Complete a hands-on volunteer project that benefits the library or one of our community outreach initiatives. Teen volunteers must complete the teen volunteer orientation before participating.

Wed, Mar 18, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Studio 270
Join us for an exciting journey into the world of Dungeons & Dragons! No experience is necessary; we can teach you how to play.
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Wed, Mar 18, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
South Elgin Branch - South Elgin - Hoffer Meeting 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.
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Wed, Mar 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - 2nd Floor - Behind Elevators
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.

Wed, Mar 18, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library
The Walking Book Club meets weekly on Wednesday evenings at 7:00 pm to walk. The book discussion is held on the last Wednesday of the month at 7:45 pm at the Main Library.