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Unabashed Gratitude

A Celebration of Poetry, Gratefulness, and Gardening
2023-10-14 13:00:00 2023-10-14 15:00:00 America/Chicago Unabashed Gratitude Celebrate our community read, The Catalog Of Unabashed Gratitude, with Elgin Poet Laureate Emeritus Chasity Gunn, Hamilton Wings, and community gardeners. Please register. Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms ABC

Saturday, October 14
1:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-10-14 13:00:00 2023-10-14 15:00:00 America/Chicago Unabashed Gratitude Celebrate our community read, The Catalog Of Unabashed Gratitude, with Elgin Poet Laureate Emeritus Chasity Gunn, Hamilton Wings, and community gardeners. Please register. Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms ABC

Main Library

Meadows Community Rooms ABC

Celebrate our community read, The Catalog Of Unabashed Gratitude, with Elgin Poet Laureate Emeritus Chasity Gunn, Hamilton Wings, and community gardeners. Please register.

This program is made possible by a grant from the Big Read--NEA.

AGE GROUP: | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | Community |

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Toddler Time - For children 1-2 years old
Wed, Jan 07, 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.
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Bounce & Rhyme Storytime - Ages 0-3
Wed, Jan 07, 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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Toddler Time - For children 1-2 years old
Wed, Jan 07, 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.
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Budding Bookworms Preschool Storytime - Ages 3-5
Wed, Jan 07, 10:15am - 10:45am
South Elgin Branch - South Elgin - Shales Children's Activity Room
Preschoolers will enjoy stories, songs, and activities.
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Pinochle Club
Wed, Jan 07, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
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.
Teen Volunteer Hour
Wed, Jan 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Rakow Branch - Rakow - Shales Living 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.
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Teen Game Night (Grades 6-12)
Wed, Jan 07, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Studio 270
Hang out to play board games, card games, and video games! Make your own gamer merch with our button maker, perler beads, and more. Snacks provided. Optional registration. Drop ins are welcome.
Walking Book Club - The Poppy Fields by Nikki Erlick
Wed, Jan 07, 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.
MS Excel Series
Wed, Jan 07, 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.
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Baby Rhyme Time - For ages 0-11 months
Thu, Jan 08, 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.
Device Advice
Thu, Jan 08, 9:30am - 11:30am
Main Library - 2nd Floor - Behind Elevators
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, Jan 08, 9:45am - 10:15am
Main Library - Story Room - North
Calling all preschoolers! This storytime features stories, songs, and rhymes for ages 3-6.
Story Mix for Birth-6
Thu, Jan 08, 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!
Elgin Men's Shed
Thu, Jan 08, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Main Library - Grove Room
A Men's Shed is a place geared toward older men to gather, make new friendships while working on projects, learning new skills and hobbies, and giving back to the community. All are welcome.
Preschool Information Fair
Thu, Jan 08, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms ABC
Is your child ready for preschool? Visit the library to explore your options and speak directly with representatives from local preschool and childcare organizations.
Writers on the Fox
Thu, Jan 08, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - Grove Room
This writer's peer group will inspire and motivate you using prompts and exercises for creative writing. Writers of all genres are welcome to participate. Please Register.
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