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A Day in Asia

Celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Month
2023-05-06 13:00:00 2023-05-06 15:00:00 America/Chicago A Day in Asia Spend the afternoon in Asia and the Pacific Islands-- without leaving Elgin. Enjoy and learn about the culture, music, dance and food from these exotic lands. NOTE: EVENT INDOORS DUE to RAIN Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms ABC

Saturday, May 06
1:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-05-06 13:00:00 2023-05-06 15:00:00 America/Chicago A Day in Asia Spend the afternoon in Asia and the Pacific Islands-- without leaving Elgin. Enjoy and learn about the culture, music, dance and food from these exotic lands. NOTE: EVENT INDOORS DUE to RAIN Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms ABC

Main Library

Meadows Community Rooms ABC

Spend the afternoon in Asia and the Pacific Islands-- without leaving Elgin. Enjoy and learn about the culture, music, dance and food from these exotic lands. NOTE: EVENT INDOORS DUE to RAIN

Journey through the streets of countries in Asia and the Pacific Islands. Explore unique cultural artifacts and traditional dress, sample the delicious foods and enjoy traditional dance and music during this engaging afternoon. Bring the whole family for what will certainly be a special day to celebrate along with our Asian American and Pacific Islander community.

AGE GROUP: | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | Music & Performances | History | Exhibits | Community |

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Fri, Aug 01, 11:00am - 11:45am
Main Library - Sally Lee Fox & Eagle Rooms
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Sat, Aug 02, 9:30am - 10:00am
Main Library - Conference Room
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Sat, Aug 02, 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - Studio 270
Make a difference by completing a hands-on volunteer project that benefits the library or the local community. Please meet in Meadows Community Room A.
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Artists Alley - A Power Up Party Mainstage Event
Sat, Aug 02, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms ABC
Dive into the world of comics at Artists Alley! Meet local creators, discover new graphic novels and obtain tips & original artwork from authors & illustrators. A must-see for comics fans of all ages!
Power Up Party: A Super Celebration for Summer Reading! - Featuring Comic Book Mania
Sat, Aug 02, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library
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Alien Drawing Class - Comic Book Mania Fun
Sat, Aug 02, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Library - Grove Room
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SOUND+VISION: - A Rock & Roll Comic Book Panel
Sat, Aug 02, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Main Library - Elgin Room
Graphic novelists Steve Horton (Bowie) and Russell Lissau (Little Earthquakes) discuss the relationship between music and comics and the specific artists that inspired their acclaimed books.
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