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Zombie Escape Room for Grades 6-8
2024-10-16 16:30:00 2024-10-16 17:30:00 America/Chicago Zombie Escape Room for Grades 6-8 Zombies have surrounded you! You'll need to team up with other survivors to figure out how to retrieve the antidote for zombification. Can you do it before time runs out?! Main Library - Sally Lee Fox & Eagle Rooms

Wednesday, October 16
4:30pm - 5:30pm

Add to Calendar 2024-10-16 16:30:00 2024-10-16 17:30:00 America/Chicago Zombie Escape Room for Grades 6-8 Zombies have surrounded you! You'll need to team up with other survivors to figure out how to retrieve the antidote for zombification. Can you do it before time runs out?! Main Library - Sally Lee Fox & Eagle Rooms

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Sally Lee Fox & Eagle Rooms

Zombies have surrounded you! You'll need to team up with other survivors to figure out how to retrieve the antidote for zombification. Can you do it before time runs out?!

Please register.

eerily-lit paper zombies standing behind a key

AGE GROUP: | Middle School |

EVENT TYPE: | Activity |

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GBPL Leaves Hunger Behind - Fall Food Drive
Wed, Nov 19, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Main Library - Lobby - Concierge
Neighboring food pantries need help--drop off non-perishable food and personal care items at the Main Library from Mon. 11/17--Fri. 11/21.
Dinosaur Explorer Exhibit
Wed, Nov 19, 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.
Toddler Time - For children 1-2 years old
Wed, Nov 19, 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.
This event is full
Bounce & Rhyme Storytime - Ages 0-3
Wed, Nov 19, 9:30am - 10:00am
South Elgin Branch
Join us for stories, rhymes, and songs in this interactive Storytime.
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Toddler Time - For children 1-2 years old
Wed, Nov 19, 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, Nov 19, 10:15am - 10:45am
South Elgin Branch - South Elgin - Shales Children's Activity Room
Preschoolers will enjoy stories, songs, and activities.
TechKnow Mobile Stop: Izaak Walton Center - EPEL Playgroup
Wed, Nov 19, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Mobile Services - Sprinter
899 Jay St, Elgin, IL 60120
Elgin Genealogical Society Research Assistance
Wed, Nov 19, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Library - 2nd Floor - Genealogy
Receive one-on-one genealogy assistance from Elgin Genealogical Society volunteers.
Bookmobile Stop: Mulberry Grove - Newbridge Cir & Hatfield Ln, Elgin
Wed, Nov 19, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Mobile Services
Mulberry Grove Park 3:00 - 3:45pm
Pinochle Club
Wed, Nov 19, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
South Elgin Branch - South Elgin - Hoffer Meeting Room
Come join us for drop in pinochle play! Emphasis will be on 3 person single deck 3 card widow version however other versions may also be played. Registration optional and drop-ins are welcome.
Bookmobile Stop: Westridge - Valley View Park, Bartlett
Wed, Nov 19, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Mobile Services
Westridge Blvd & Cedarfield Dr
Bookmobile Stop: Burton - Burton Dr, Bartlett
Wed, Nov 19, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Mobile Services
Between Rushmore Dr & Dallas Dr
Bookmobile Stop: Blue Heron - Blue Heron Park, Bartlett
Wed, Nov 19, 5:15pm - 6:00pm
Mobile Services
Blue Heron Way, near park 5:15 - 6:00pm
Go Bilingual en la Biblioteca - Go Bilingual at the Library
Wed, Nov 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Elgin Room
Aprende en la biblioteca. Participa con otras personas que hablan español o inglés como primer idioma. Learn at the Library with native English and Spanish speakers.
Which Computer Is Right For Me? & VPN Basics - — A Double Feature
Wed, Nov 19, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Computer Training Room
Get help choosing a computer that fits your needs at the right price and learn how a VPN can increase your privacy while surfing the web.
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Walking Book Club - I See You've Called in Dead by John Kenney
Wed, Nov 19, 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.
German Conversation Group - Hybrid
Wed, Nov 19, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - Adult Programs - Zoom,Grove Room
Herzlich willkommen! Practice or improve your conversation skills with other German speakers. Barbara Laane will be facilitating the conversation with different relevant themes.
Dinosaur Explorer Exhibit
Thu, Nov 20, 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.
GBPL Leaves Hunger Behind - Fall Food Drive
Thu, Nov 20, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Main Library - Lobby - Concierge
Neighboring food pantries need help--drop off non-perishable food and personal care items at the Main Library from Mon. 11/17--Fri. 11/21.
Baby Rhyme Time - For ages 0-11 months
Thu, Nov 20, 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, Nov 20, 9:30am - 11:30am
Rakow Branch - Rakow - Computer Cafe
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, Nov 20, 9:45am - 10:15am
Main Library - Story Room - North
Calling all preschoolers! This storytime features stories, songs, and rhymes for ages 3-6.
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Story Mix for Birth-6
Thu, Nov 20, 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!
Cut the Cable Cord
Thu, Nov 20, 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Library - Elgin Room
Tired of paying an overpriced bill? Learn about how you might be able the “cut the cable cord” in favor of popular streaming subscriptions like Netflix, Hulu and more.
TechKnow Mobile Stop: Smart Wash Lavanderia
Thu, Nov 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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Audio Recording 101 - Digital Media Lab (Grades 6-12)
Thu, Nov 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Record your voice, original song, or poem and upload it to SoundCloud. Grades 6-12. Registration required.
Bison Tales and Tallgrass Trails
Thu, Nov 20, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Elgin Room
Learn about the largest & most charismatic of Illinois’ mammals – the bison! Learn about how bison play a role in Illinois’ original garden, the tallgrass prairie, some of their history and habits.
Grupo de Conversación para la Ciudadanía en inglés - En la biblioteca
Thu, Nov 20, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Conference Room
Usando material de USCIS que incluye preguntas de educación cívica, el formulario de solicitud y otros requisitos para la entrevista de ciudadanía. Este grupo de conversación es solo en inglés.
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LIFT with Martina Mathisen
Thu, Nov 20, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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A talk designed to revive your spirit and lighten your heart- filled with meaningful stories, smiles, and reminders of the strength already inside you! Registration required.
Elgin Genealogical Society
Thu, Nov 20, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
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Semi-monthly meeting of the Elgin Genealogical Society. No registration required.
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