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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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Today's hours

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

Mon, Oct 06 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Tue, Oct 07 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Wed, Oct 08 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Thu, Oct 09 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Fri, Oct 10 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sat, Oct 11 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sun, Oct 12 9:00AM to 5:30PM
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Upcoming Events

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Exhibición: Nuestros Héroes, Nuestras Historias - Our Heroes, Our Stories Exhibit
Sat, Oct 11, 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
Sat, Oct 11, 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.
El Trote De Las Calacas/The Skeleton Trot Packet Pickup
Sat, Oct 11, 10:00am - 3:00pm
Main Library
Pick up your race packets in the rotunda, located just inside the entrance of the main entrance of the library.
Medicare 101
Sat, Oct 11, 10:00am - 11:00am
Rakow Branch - Rakow - Shales Living Room
If you have questions about Medicare, now is the time to ask! This is strictly an educational program. No products or rates are mentioned. Registration Required.
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Program Wearable LEDs with Arduino
Sat, Oct 11, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Computer Training Room
Learn the basics of programming and how to control Wearable LEDs using an Arduino microcontroller. Learn how to enhance clothing or create custom lighting and programmable gear. Sponsored by Comcast.
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French Conversation Group
Sat, Oct 11, 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Library - Grove Room
Practice or improve your conversation skills with other French speakers. This discussion group will be in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere facilitated by Sue Aissaoui, who is a native speaker.
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Día Nacional Latino para la Concientización del SIDA - National Latino AIDS Awareness Day
Sat, Oct 11, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Open Door Health Center of Illinois-Elgin
El Día Nacional Latino para la Concientización del SIDA está movilizando a los latinos en las comunidades en tomar acción. Presentado En español.
Read to Rover for K - 8: South Elgin Branch - South Elgin Branch
Sat, Oct 11, 1:00pm - 1:15pm
South Elgin Branch
Practice your reading skills by cuddling up with a good book and reading aloud to a fully trained and certified therapy dog. Registration required. For grades K through 8.
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Teen Pride Squad (Grades 7-12)
Sat, Oct 11, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Library - Studio 270
LGBTQIA+ affirming space to hang out, make pride merch, and share our fave books. Snacks provided. Optional registration. Drop ins are welcome.
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Read to Rover for K - 8: South Elgin Branch - South Elgin Branch
Sat, Oct 11, 1:15pm - 1:30pm
South Elgin Branch
Practice your reading skills by cuddling up with a good book and reading aloud to a fully trained and certified therapy dog. Registration required. For grades K through 8.
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Read to Rover for K - 8: South Elgin Branch - South Elgin Branch
Sat, Oct 11, 1:30pm - 1:45pm
South Elgin Branch
Practice your reading skills by cuddling up with a good book and reading aloud to a fully trained and certified therapy dog. Registration required. For grades K through 8.
Registration is now closed
Read to Rover for K - 8: South Elgin Branch - South Elgin Branch
Sat, Oct 11, 1:45pm - 2:00pm
South Elgin Branch
Practice your reading skills by cuddling up with a good book and reading aloud to a fully trained and certified therapy dog. Registration required. For grades K through 8.
Registration is now closed
Read to Rover for K - 8: South Elgin Branch - South Elgin Branch
Sat, Oct 11, 2:00pm - 2:15pm
South Elgin Branch
Practice your reading skills by cuddling up with a good book and reading aloud to a fully trained and certified therapy dog. Registration required. For grades K through 8.
Registration is now closed
Read to Rover for K - 8: South Elgin Branch - South Elgin Branch
Sat, Oct 11, 2:15pm - 2:30pm
South Elgin Branch
Practice your reading skills by cuddling up with a good book and reading aloud to a fully trained and certified therapy dog. Registration required. For grades K through 8.
Registration is now closed
Read to Rover for K - 8: South Elgin Branch - South Elgin Branch
Sat, Oct 11, 2:30pm - 2:45pm
South Elgin Branch
Practice your reading skills by cuddling up with a good book and reading aloud to a fully trained and certified therapy dog. Registration required. For grades K through 8.
Registration is now closed
Read to Rover for K - 8: South Elgin Branch - South Elgin Branch
Sat, Oct 11, 2:45pm - 3:00pm
South Elgin Branch
Practice your reading skills by cuddling up with a good book and reading aloud to a fully trained and certified therapy dog. Registration required. For grades K through 8.
Registration is now closed
Exhibición: Nuestros Héroes, Nuestras Historias - Our Heroes, Our Stories Exhibit
Sun, Oct 12, 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
Sun, Oct 12, 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.
Read to Rover for K - 8: Rakow Branch - Rakow Branch
Sun, Oct 12, 1:00pm - 1:15pm
Rakow Branch - Rakow - Children's Area
Practice your reading skills by cuddling up with a good book and reading aloud to a fully trained and certified therapy dog. Registration required. For grades K through 8.
Registration is now closed
Read to Rover for K - 8: Rakow Branch - Rakow Branch
Sun, Oct 12, 1:15pm - 1:30pm
Rakow Branch - Rakow - Children's Area
Practice your reading skills by cuddling up with a good book and reading aloud to a fully trained and certified therapy dog. Registration required. For grades K through 8.
Registration is now closed
Read to Rover for K - 8: Rakow Branch - Rakow Branch
Sun, Oct 12, 1:30pm - 1:45pm
Rakow Branch - Rakow - Children's Area
Practice your reading skills by cuddling up with a good book and reading aloud to a fully trained and certified therapy dog. Registration required. For grades K through 8.
Registration is now closed
Read to Rover for K - 8: Rakow Branch - Rakow Branch
Sun, Oct 12, 1:45pm - 2:00pm
Rakow Branch - Rakow - Children's Area
Practice your reading skills by cuddling up with a good book and reading aloud to a fully trained and certified therapy dog. Registration required. For grades K through 8.
Registration is now closed
Read to Rover for K - 8: Rakow Branch - Rakow Branch
Sun, Oct 12, 2:00pm - 2:15pm
Rakow Branch - Rakow - Children's Area
Practice your reading skills by cuddling up with a good book and reading aloud to a fully trained and certified therapy dog. Registration required. For grades K through 8.
Registration is now closed
Read to Rover for K - 8: Rakow Branch - Rakow Branch
Sun, Oct 12, 2:15pm - 2:30pm
Rakow Branch - Rakow - Children's Area
Practice your reading skills by cuddling up with a good book and reading aloud to a fully trained and certified therapy dog. Registration required. For grades K through 8.
Registration is now closed
Read to Rover for K - 8: Rakow Branch - Rakow Branch
Sun, Oct 12, 2:30pm - 2:45pm
Rakow Branch - Rakow - Children's Area
Practice your reading skills by cuddling up with a good book and reading aloud to a fully trained and certified therapy dog. Registration required. For grades K through 8.
Registration is now closed
Read to Rover for K - 8: Rakow Branch - Rakow Branch
Sun, Oct 12, 2:45pm - 3:00pm
Rakow Branch - Rakow - Children's Area
Practice your reading skills by cuddling up with a good book and reading aloud to a fully trained and certified therapy dog. Registration required. For grades K through 8.
Registration is now closed
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