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Fresh Air Fridays

Earth Month Hikes
2025-04-18 15:30:00 2025-04-18 16:30:00 America/Chicago Fresh Air Fridays Calling all Nature Rangers! Join us for a hike at a local forest preserve or nature center. Please register. In The Community - In the Community

Friday, April 18
3:30pm - 4:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-04-18 15:30:00 2025-04-18 16:30:00 America/Chicago Fresh Air Fridays Calling all Nature Rangers! Join us for a hike at a local forest preserve or nature center. Please register. In The Community - In the Community

In The Community

In the Community

Calling all Nature Rangers! Join us for a hike at a local forest preserve or nature center. Please register.

April 18th - Hawthorn Hill Nature Center - parking off of Brookside Drive in Elgin.

April 25th - Fitchie Creek Forest Preserve - parking off of Nesler Road in Elgin.

AGE GROUP: | Family |

EVENT TYPE: | Nature & Science | Activity |

TAGS: | Nature Rangers |

In The Community
Hours

Today's hours

We're open 9:00AM to 5:30PM

Mon, Apr 28 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Tue, Apr 29 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Wed, Apr 30 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Thu, May 01 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Fri, May 02 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sat, May 03 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sun, May 04 9:00AM to 5:30PM
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Upcoming Events

Move n' Play - Ages 1-2 years old
Mon, Apr 28, 9:30am - 10:30am
Rakow Branch
Gross and fine motor play for littles as they have fun making new friends. Ages 1-2 years old with adult caregiver.
Bookmobile Stop: South Elgin
Mon, Apr 28, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Mobile Services
Bookmobile stop in Freshway parking lot
Computers 101 Series
Mon, Apr 28, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Computer Training Room
New to computers or need a refresher on how to get started? Learn how to use the mouse and keyboard, pick up basic computer skills and browse the internet in this series. Sponsored by Comcast.
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TechKnow Mobile Stop: Zion Lutheran Church
Mon, Apr 28, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Mobile Services
Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church - 330 Griswold St, Elgin, IL 60123
Spanish Café / Conversation Group - Café en Español / Grupo de Conversación
Mon, Apr 28, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Main Library - Grove Room
Come, learn and practice Spanish! Intermediate level participants will practice conversations in Spanish by doing activities in the library or visiting places in the community.
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Rakow Readers
Mon, Apr 28, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Rakow Branch - Rakow - Shales Living Room
Join us in the Shales Living Room for a lively discussion of We Solve Murders by Richard Osman in March, and James by Percival Everett in April.
Bookmobile Stop: Old Oaks Estates
Mon, Apr 28, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Mobile Services
Bookmobile stop: Old Oaks Estates – 850 Villa St. – corner of Nancy Ann & Suzanne Ln. – Elgin 60120 – 3:00-3:45
Bookmobile Stop: Huff Elementary
Mon, Apr 28, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Mobile Services
Bookmobile stop: Huff Elementary – Hastings St. near the school – Elgin 60120 – 4:00-4:45
TechKnow Mobile Stop: Food For Greater Elgin
Mon, Apr 28, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Mobile Services - Sprinter
Food For Greater Elgin – 1553 Commerce Dr.- Elgin 60123
Teen Volunteers
Mon, Apr 28, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Main Library - Meadows Community Room A,Meadows Community Rooms AB
Teens in grades 7-12 are invited to volunteer at the library. Teen volunteers participate in a diverse range of services that enhance the library experience, making it a welcoming place for everyone.
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Hora de práctica- Básicos de computación
Mon, Apr 28, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Main Library - Computer Training Room
¿Quieres sentirte más confiado aplicando lo que aprendiste en tu clase de computación en español?
Bookmobile Stop: St. Francis Park
Mon, Apr 28, 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Mobile Services
Bookmobile stop: St. Francis Park – near Jefferson and Spring Streets – Elgin 60120 – 5:00-5:45
¡Celebremos el Día del niño!
Mon, Apr 28, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms ABC
Acompáñanos a celebrar los niños en este día con nuestro invitado especial: Chuponcito el payaso. ¡Esta presentación incluye juegos, magia, malabares y diversión!
Bounce & Rhyme Storytime - Ages 1-3 years old
Tue, Apr 29, 9:15am - 9:45am
Rakow Branch
Join us for stories, rhymes, and songs in this interactive Storytime. Ages 1-3 years old with adult caregiver.
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Bounce & Rhyme Storytime - Ages 1-3 years old
Tue, Apr 29, 10:00am - 10:30am
Rakow Branch
Join us for stories, rhymes, and songs in this interactive Storytime. Ages 1-3 years old with adult caregiver.
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Budding Bookworms Preschool Storytime - Ages 3-5 years old
Tue, Apr 29, 10:45am - 11:15am
Rakow Branch
Preschoolers will enjoy stories, songs, and activities. Ages 3-5 years old
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Bookmobile Stop: Lin Lor Lane
Tue, Apr 29, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Mobile Services
Bookmobile stop: Lin Lor Lane – corner of Lin Lor Ln. & Airlite St. - Elgin 60123 – 2:00-2:45
Bookmobile Stop: New Covenant Fellowship
Tue, Apr 29, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Mobile Services
Bookmobile stop: New Covenant Fellowship – Parkway Avenue – Elgin 60120 – 3:00-3:45
Bookmobile Stop: Deer Pointe Drive
Tue, Apr 29, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Mobile Services
Bookmobile stop: Deer Pointe Drive, South Elgin 60177 – 4:00-4:45
Grupo de Conversación en Inglés en línea o en la Biblioteca - English Conversation Group at Main Library and Zoom
Tue, Apr 29, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Grove Room
Participantes de nivel intermedio, practican conversaciones en inglés, adquieren confianza y mejoran su pronunciación. El grupo es liderado por un tutor de Literacy Connection. Favor registrarse
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Poetry Alive - National Poetry Month
Tue, Apr 29, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Elgin Room
Come celebrate National Poetry month with Elgin Poet Laureate Emeritus, Gareth Mann, and other local poets. Please Register
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