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Rakow Readers
2025-05-19 13:30:00 2025-05-19 14:30:00 America/Chicago Rakow Readers Join us in the Shales Living Room for a lively discussion of a Table for Two by Amor Towles in May, and The Curse of Pietro Houdini by Derek B. Miller in June. Rakow Branch - Rakow - Shales Living Room

Monday, May 19
1:30pm - 2:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-05-19 13:30:00 2025-05-19 14:30:00 America/Chicago Rakow Readers Join us in the Shales Living Room for a lively discussion of a Table for Two by Amor Towles in May, and The Curse of Pietro Houdini by Derek B. Miller in June. Rakow Branch - Rakow - Shales Living Room

Rakow Branch

Rakow - Shales Living Room

Join us in the Shales Living Room for a lively discussion of a Table for Two by Amor Towles in May, and The Curse of Pietro Houdini by Derek B. Miller in June.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Book Clubs & Discussion Groups |

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Rakow Branch
Phone: 847-531-7271
Hours

Today's hours

We're open 12:00PM to 5:00PM

Mon, May 12 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, May 13 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, May 14 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, May 15 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, May 16 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, May 17 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, May 18 12:00PM to 5:00PM
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Upcoming Events

Move n' Play - Ages 1-2 years old
Mon, May 19, 9:30am - 10:30am
Rakow Branch - Rakow - Shales Living Room
Gross and fine motor play for littles as they have fun making new friends. Ages 1-2 years old with adult caregiver.
Cancelled
South Elgin Bookmobile Stop - By South Elgin branch
Mon, May 19, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Mobile Services
Bookmobile Stop in the Freshway parking lot
Singer Featherweight Friends
Mon, May 19, 11:30am - 4:30pm
Main Library - Sally Lee Fox & Eagle Rooms
Come sew with fellow Singer Featherweight machine users, make new friends, learn new tips and tricks. Please bring your own machine and supplies. Ideas & suggestions offered Registration Recommended
100 Favorite Classic Hollywood Films - From the 1930s, 40s, & 50s
Mon, May 19, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Main Library - Elgin Room
Author Gary Koca will discuss the Golden Age of Hollywood with a presentation on his book, 100 Favorite Classic Hollywood Films from the 1930s, 40s, and 50s tying into our Hollywood Costume exhibit.
Rakow Readers
Mon, May 19, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Rakow Branch - Rakow - Shales Living Room
Join us in the Shales Living Room for a lively discussion of a Table for Two by Amor Towles in May, and The Curse of Pietro Houdini by Derek B. Miller in June.
TechKnow Mobile Stop: Greater Family Health
Mon, May 19, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Mobile Services - Sprinter
373 Summit St, Elgin, IL 60120
Bookmobile Stop: Century Oaks Park
Mon, May 19, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Mobile Services
Bookmobile stop: 1300 N McLean Blvd – at Sheffield Dr. – Elgin 60123 – 3:00-3:45
Bookmobile Stop: Hunter’s Ridge Apartments
Mon, May 19, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Mobile Services
Bookmobile stop: Hunter’s Ridge Apts. – southeast parking lot – 1068 Todd Farm Rd. - Elgin 60123 – 4:00-4:45
Teen Volunteer Hour
Mon, May 19, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Main Library - Meadows Community Room A
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.
Registration is now closed
Hora de práctica- Básicos de computación
Mon, May 19, 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: Mark Avenue/Greater Grace Church
Mon, May 19, 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Mobile Services
Bookmobile stop: Mark Ave./Greater Grace Church – 991 Deborah Ave. – Elgin 60123 – 5:00-5:45
Evening Chess Club
Mon, May 19, 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.
Contemporary Book Group - Rednecks by Taylor Brown
Mon, May 19, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms AB
The Contemporary Book Group meets on the third Monday of each month at 7:00 pm at the Main Library to discuss current, interesting books in assorted genres. This month's meeting will be in Meadows AB.
Video Conferencing Basics - from DigitalLearn
Mon, May 19, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Conference Room
Learn how to create a Zoom account and build confidence when using features of the platform in an online meeting.
This event is full
Concert Guest Pass: Chamber Music on the Fox - - Moonshine Sonata w/Kruger Brothers and the Kontras Quartet
Mon, May 19, 7:30pm - 9:30pm
In The Community
Guest pass to attend the Chamber Music on the Fox performance at The Haight - 166 Symphony Way - Elgin, IL
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