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Recorrido por la biblioteca en español

Library Tour in Spanish
2023-06-07 18:00:00 2023-06-07 19:00:00 America/Chicago Recorrido por la biblioteca en español ¡Visita la biblioteca! Haremos un recorrido por el área de adultos, adolescentes y niños, así como aprenderemos sobre todos los programas y servicios dinámicos que ofrece la biblioteca. Main Library - Elgin Room

Wednesday, June 07
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-06-07 18:00:00 2023-06-07 19:00:00 America/Chicago Recorrido por la biblioteca en español ¡Visita la biblioteca! Haremos un recorrido por el área de adultos, adolescentes y niños, así como aprenderemos sobre todos los programas y servicios dinámicos que ofrece la biblioteca. Main Library - Elgin Room

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Elgin Room

¡Visita la biblioteca! Haremos un recorrido por el área de adultos, adolescentes y niños, así como aprenderemos sobre todos los programas y servicios dinámicos que ofrece la biblioteca.

¡Visita la biblioteca! Haremos un recorrido por el área de adultos, adolescentes y niños, así como aprenderemos sobre todos los programas y servicios dinámicos que ofrece la biblioteca.

Visit the library! We will take a tour of the adult, teen and children's area as well as learn about all the dynamic programs and services the library offers.

AGE GROUP: | High School | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | En Espanol | Adult Programs |

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Wed, Jun 17, 9:30am - 10:00am
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Tiny Tales
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Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms ABC
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Budding Bookworms Preschool Storytime - Ages 3-5
Wed, Jun 17, 10:15am - 10:45am
South Elgin Branch - South Elgin - Shales Children's Activity Room
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Wed, Jun 17, 10:30am - 12:00pm
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