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Fresh Air Fridays

Earth Month Hikes
2025-04-25 15:30:00 2025-04-25 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 25
3:30pm - 4:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-04-25 15:30:00 2025-04-25 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 |

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

Mon, Sep 29 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Tue, Sep 30 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Wed, Oct 01 9:00AM to 5:30PM
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Fri, Oct 03 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sat, Oct 04 9:00AM to 5:30PM
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Exhibición: Nuestros Héroes, Nuestras Historias - Our Heroes, Our Stories Exhibit
Thu, Oct 02, All day
Main Library
Ven y conoce los Avatares de los Héroes comunitarios. Patrocinado por la Fundación del Caucus Latino Legislativo de Illinois.
Dinosaur Explorer Exhibit
Thu, Oct 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
Thu, Oct 02, 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.
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Device Advice
Thu, Oct 02, 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, Oct 02, 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, Oct 02, 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!
Rescheduled
Being Secure and Private Online
Thu, Oct 02, 10:30am - 11:30am
New date Tuesday, October 07, 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Library
Learn about common viruses, email and Internet safety, firewalls, and other security features and practices in this class.
Being Secure and Private Online
Thu, Oct 02, 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Library - Computer Training Room
Learn about common viruses, email and Internet safety, firewalls, and other security features and practices in this class.
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Nuestra América: Stories of 30 Inspiring Latinas/Latinos - Who Have Shaped the United States (Smithsonian Series)
Thu, Oct 02, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual
Smithsonian professionals discuss Nuestra América: highlighting inspiring stories of Latinos throughout history, their incredible contributions to the cultural, social & political character of the US.
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TechKnow Mobile Stop: Centro de Informacion
Thu, Oct 02, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Mobile Services - Sprinter
Centro de Informacion Elgin - 1885 Lin Lor Ln, Elgin, IL 60123
TechKnow Mobile Stop: Smart Wash Lavanderia
Thu, Oct 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Mobile Services - Sprinter
425 Dundee Ave. – Elgin 60120
Rep. Moeller's Youth Fair
Thu, Oct 02, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms ABC
This event aims to connect local youth and their families with various volunteer opportunities, dynamic after-school programs, valuable health & wellness resources & essential career readiness tools.
Grupo de Conversación para la Ciudadanía en inglés - En la biblioteca
Thu, Oct 02, 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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Writers on the Fox
Thu, Oct 02, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - Grove Room
This writer's peer group will inspire and motivate you using prompts and exercises for creative writing. Writers of all genres are welcome to participate. Please Register.
Exhibición: Nuestros Héroes, Nuestras Historias - Our Heroes, Our Stories Exhibit
Fri, Oct 03, All day
Main Library
Ven y conoce los Avatares de los Héroes comunitarios. Patrocinado por la Fundación del Caucus Latino Legislativo de Illinois.
Dinosaur Explorer Exhibit
Fri, Oct 03, 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.
Bilingual Storytime - Cuentacuentos Bilingüe - I’m Not Afraid! - ¡No Tengo Miedo!
Fri, Oct 03, 10:00am - 10:45am
Main Library - Sally Lee Fox & Eagle Rooms
Bilingual storytime for ages 0–6 with books, songs, and a craft! ¡Cuentacuentos bilingüe para niños de 0 a 6 años con libros, canciones y una manualidad!
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