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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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BabyFest Book Challenge - 150th Anniversary Special
Sat, May 18, All day
Main Library
In honor of our library's 150th anniversary, new and soon-to-be caregivers are invited to a challenge. Read 150 books (only 5 per day!) with your baby or baby-to-be all month long and receive a prize!
Passport Event
Sat, May 18, 9:00am - 1:00pm
Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms ABC
Passport Event
Estrategias de pronunciación - Pronunciation Strategies
Sat, May 18, 10:00am - 11:45am
Main Library - Grove Room
En este curso aprenderás como mejorar tu inglés a través de la pronunciación. Practicaras el uso correcto de la entonación y acento. La clase es para nivel de conversación intermedio.
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Food and Wine Online
Sat, May 18, 10:00am - 11:00am
Rakow Branch - Rakow - Living Room
Oenophiles and gourmands rejoice - websites and apps related to cooking, dining out and imbibing abound! This class will show some of the best. Registration Required.
Miss Make Believe! - Family Event
Sat, May 18, 11:00am - 11:45am
South Elgin Branch - South Elgin - Hoffer Room
We invite you to the world of creativity and kindness as Miss Make-Believe entertains us with magic, puppets and original music. Guaranteed laughter and big smiles!
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Información sobre Ciudadanía y Renovación de DACA en español - Citizenship and DACA Renewal Information in Spanish
Sat, May 18, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Main Library - Librarian Appointment Room,Conference Room
Conozca más sobre los servicios de ciudadanía y renovación de DACA que ofrecemos. No necesita registrarse. En asociación con YWCA Elgin. Becas están disponibles para aquellos que califiquen.
Clases de computación en español- Básicos de computación - Computer Classes in Spanish- Basics of Computing
Sat, May 18, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Computer Training Room
Estas clases son para principiantes, para aprender destrezas básicas. No hay costo ni hay que tener tarjeta de la biblioteca. En español.
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Manga and Anime Club for Grades 6-12
Sat, May 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Sally Lee Fox & Eagle Rooms
Drop by to make buttons and tiny merch featuring your favorite characters from Demon Slayer, My Hero Academia, Spy x Family, and more. Bonus: you'll get to watch anime and take home Japanese candy!
Hora de práctica- Básicos de computación
Sat, May 18, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Main Library - Computer Training Room
Quieres sentirte más confiado aplicando lo que aprendiste en tu clase de computación en español?
BabyFest Book Challenge - 150th Anniversary Special
Sun, May 19, All day
Main Library
In honor of our library's 150th anniversary, new and soon-to-be caregivers are invited to a challenge. Read 150 books (only 5 per day!) with your baby or baby-to-be all month long and receive a prize!
Read to Rover for K - 8: Rakow Branch - Rakow Branch
Sun, May 19, 2:00pm - 2:15pm
Rakow Branch - Rakow - Children's Area
Practice your reading skills by cuddling up with a good book and reading aloud to a fully trained and certified therapy dog. Registration required. For grades K through 8.
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Read to Rover for K - 8: Rakow Branch - Rakow Branch
Sun, May 19, 2:15pm - 2:30pm
Rakow Branch
Practice your reading skills by cuddling up with a good book and reading aloud to a fully trained and certified therapy dog. Registration required. For grades K through 8.
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Read to Rover for K - 8: Rakow Branch - Rakow Branch
Sun, May 19, 2:30pm - 2:45pm
Rakow Branch
Practice your reading skills by cuddling up with a good book and reading aloud to a fully trained and certified therapy dog. Registration required. For grades K through 8.
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Read to Rover for K - 8: Rakow Branch - Rakow Branch
Sun, May 19, 2:45pm - 3:00pm
Rakow Branch
Practice your reading skills by cuddling up with a good book and reading aloud to a fully trained and certified therapy dog. Registration required. For grades K through 8.
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Read to Rover for K - 8: Rakow Branch - Rakow Branch
Sun, May 19, 3:00pm - 3:15pm
Rakow Branch
Practice your reading skills by cuddling up with a good book and reading aloud to a fully trained and certified therapy dog. Registration required. For grades K through 8.
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Read to Rover for K - 8: Rakow Branch - Rakow Branch
Sun, May 19, 3:15pm - 3:30pm
Rakow Branch
Practice your reading skills by cuddling up with a good book and reading aloud to a fully trained and certified therapy dog. Registration required. For grades K through 8.
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