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Avoiding Scams
2024-02-13 10:30:00 2024-02-13 11:30:00 America/Chicago Avoiding Scams Learn about recent trends in scams, how to protect yourself from them, and what to do if you get tricked. Main Library - Computer Training Room

Tuesday, February 13
10:30am - 11:30am

Add to Calendar 2024-02-13 10:30:00 2024-02-13 11:30:00 America/Chicago Avoiding Scams Learn about recent trends in scams, how to protect yourself from them, and what to do if you get tricked. Main Library - Computer Training Room

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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EVENT TYPE: | Computer & Technology |

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Dinosaur Explorer Exhibit
Mon, Dec 01, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Main Library
Dinosaur Explorer journeys through the wildest, wackiest, and most wonderous dinosaurs and examines human physiology through the lens of these magnificent creatures.  Produced by Imagine.
Preschool Storytime - For ages 3-6
Mon, Dec 01, 9:15am - 9:45am
Main Library - Story Room - North
Calling all preschoolers! This storytime features stories, songs, and rhymes for ages 3-6.
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Crafty Preschoolers - Ages 3-5
Mon, Dec 01, 10:00am - 10:30am
South Elgin Branch - South Elgin - Shales Children's Activity Room
Fun art projects for little artists.
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Story Mix for Birth-6
Mon, Dec 01, 10:00am - 10:30am
Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms ABC
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TechKnow Mobile Stop: Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church - EPEL Playgroup
Mon, Dec 01, 11:30am - 12:30pm
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330 Griswold St, Elgin, IL 60123
Bookmobile Stop: Century Oaks Park - Sheffield Drive, Elgin
Mon, Dec 01, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
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Bookmobile stop on Sheffield Dr, near park. 3-3:45pm
Bookmobile Stop: Hunter's Ridge - Hunter's Ridge apartments, Elgin
Mon, Dec 01, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
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Mon, Dec 01, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Main Library - Story Room
Let's have some winter-themed STEAM fun! Join us to do some experiments with "snow" and ice.
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Bookmobile Stop: Mark Ave. - Greater Grace Church parking lot, Elgin
Mon, Dec 01, 5:00pm - 5:45pm
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991 Deborah Ave, Elgin 5:00 - 5:45pm
Evening Chess Club
Mon, Dec 01, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - 2nd Floor - Behind Elevators
Join fellow chess players of all ages and skill levels on the 1st and 3rd Monday of the month for this open play program! Chess sets will be provided.
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Mon, Dec 01, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
New date Sunday, November 30, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Open Door Health Center of Illinois-Elgin
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PhD (Projects Half Done) Club
Mon, Dec 01, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Rakow Branch - Rakow - Shales Living Room
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Poetry Writers Workshop - Hybrid
Mon, Dec 01, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
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Share your love of poetry! Poets share their work in a supportive environment facilitated by Elgin Poet Laureate Emeritus Gareth Mann. Please register.
ASL Practice Club - American Sign Language
Mon, Dec 01, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Conference Room
Opportunity to practice & build your signing skills in a fun, supportive environment! NOTE THIS IS NOT A CLASS, but a group of people with varying degrees of proficiency helping each other practice!
The Power of Meditation and Gratitude This Holiday Season
Mon, Dec 01, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual - Community Engagement - Zoom
Join Sara Gerlickzii, certified professional coach, long time meditator and national speaker for this transformational workshop. There will even be a chance to practice meditation during the program.
TechKnow Mobile Stop: Food For Greater Elgin
Tue, Dec 02, 8:30am - 9:30am
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Dinosaur Explorer Exhibit
Tue, Dec 02, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Main Library
Dinosaur Explorer journeys through the wildest, wackiest, and most wonderous dinosaurs and examines human physiology through the lens of these magnificent creatures.  Produced by Imagine.
Baby Rhyme Time - For ages 0-11 months
Tue, Dec 02, 9:15am - 9:45am
Main Library - Story Room - South
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Elgin Genealogical Society
Tue, Dec 02, 9:30am - 11:00am
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Bounce & Rhyme Storytime - Ages 0-3
Tue, Dec 02, 10:00am - 10:30am
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1, 2, 3 Go!
Tue, Dec 02, 10:00am - 10:30am
Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms ABC
Families are invited to share stories, rhymes and musical activities together in this interactive storytime. For ages 1-3 with an adult caregiver. Drop-in program! No registration required.
Avoiding Scams
Tue, Dec 02, 10:30am - 11:30am
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.
Elgin Genealogical Society Research Assistance
Tue, Dec 02, 11:30am - 1:30pm
Main Library - 2nd Floor - Genealogy
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