Skip to main content
close
Font size options
Increase or decrease the font size for this website by clicking on the 'A's.
Contrast options
Choose a color combination to give the most comfortable contrast.

BabyFest Book Challenge

150th Anniversary Special

2024-05-08 00:00:00 2024-05-08 23:59:00 America/Chicago BabyFest Book Challenge In honor of our library's 150th anniversary, new and soon-to-be caregivers are invited to a challenge. Read 150 books (only 5 per day!) with your baby or baby-to-be all month long and receive a prize! Main Library -

Wednesday, May 08
All day

Add to Calendar 2024-05-08 00:00:00 2024-05-08 23:59:00 America/Chicago BabyFest Book Challenge In honor of our library's 150th anniversary, new and soon-to-be caregivers are invited to a challenge. Read 150 books (only 5 per day!) with your baby or baby-to-be all month long and receive a prize! Main Library -

In honor of our library's 150th anniversary, new and soon-to-be caregivers are invited to a challenge. Read 150 books (only 5 per day!) with your baby or baby-to-be all month long and receive a prize!

For current and soon-to-be caregivers and babies up to 18 months. Register using the Beanstack app or pick up a paper reading log in person at any library location. 

Let's celebrate books, babies, and a milestone anniversary with every page turned. Read 150 books with your baby or baby-to-be during the month of May! 

Visit https://gailborden.beanstack.org/reader365 to register! If you prefer a paper log, please pick up a copy at any library location.  You can also download a copy - Baby_Fest_Book_Challenge.pdf

Upon completing the challenge, celebrate your achievement with a special prize! Prizes will be available beginning May 15th at Main Library in the Early Learning Center, and at Rakow Branch and South Elgin Branch. Prizes must be picked up by Friday, June 7. 

AGE GROUP: | Baby & Toddler | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Activity |

TAGS: | |

Main Library

Phone: 847-742-2411

Hours

Today's hours

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

Mon, May 13 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, May 14 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, May 15 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, May 16 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, May 17 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, May 18 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, May 19 12:00PM to 5:00PM

Upcoming Events

Sun, May 19, All day
Main Library
In honor of our library's 150th anniversary, new and soon-to-be caregivers are invited to a challenge. Read 150 books (only 5 per day!) with your baby or baby-to-be all month long and receive a prize!

Sun, May 19, 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

Sun, May 19, 2:15pm - 2:30pm
Rakow 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

Sun, May 19, 2:30pm - 2:45pm
Rakow 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

Sun, May 19, 2:45pm - 3:00pm
Rakow 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

Sun, May 19, 3:00pm - 3:15pm
Rakow 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

Sun, May 19, 3:15pm - 3:30pm
Rakow 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

Mon, May 20, All day
Main Library
In honor of our library's 150th anniversary, new and soon-to-be caregivers are invited to a challenge. Read 150 books (only 5 per day!) with your baby or baby-to-be all month long and receive a prize!

Mon, May 20, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Computer Training Room
In this series, learn the fundamentals of Microsoft Word to create, format, edit and design. Sponsored by Comcast Internet Essentials.
Registration is now closed

Mon, May 20, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Mobile Services - Sprinter
TechKnow Mobile Stop: EPEL Playgroup – Zion Lutheran Church - 330 Griswold St, Elgin, IL 60123

Mon, May 20, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Rakow Branch
Join the Rakow Readers for a lively book discussion in the Shales Living Room of the Rakow Branch Library.

Mon, May 20, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Mobile Services - Bookmobile
Bookmobile stop: 1300 N McLean Blvd – at Sheffield Dr. – Elgin 60123 – 3:00-3:45

Mon, May 20, 3:00pm - 9:00pm
Main Library - Studio 270*
Come to our high school teen center to get your study on! Refreshments will be provided.

Mon, May 20, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Mobile Services - Bookmobile
Bookmobile stop: Hunter’s Ridge Apts. – southeast parking lot – 1068 Todd Farm Rd. - Elgin 60123 – 4:00-4:45

Mon, May 20, 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Mobile Services - Bookmobile
Bookmobile stop: Mark Ave./Greater Grace Church – 991 Deborah Ave. – Elgin 60123 – 5:00-5:45

Mon, May 20, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Computer Training Room
Esta serie cubrirá las preguntas cívicas en preparación para el examen de ciudadanía. Para obtener más información, comuníquese con Maria Vega de YWCA 773-600-2544. Presentado en español.

Mon, May 20, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - 2nd Floor - Behind Elevators
Chess players of all skill levels are welcome to join us for a game or two.

Mon, May 20, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Sally Lee Fox & Eagle Rooms
Esta clase es perfecta para pintores principiantes,así que no te preocupes si es tu primera vez pintando ¡Cristina Colunga,artista local, te guiará a través de cada paso para pintar naturaleza floral!
This event is full

Mon, May 20, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - Elgin Room,Conference Room
This group meets on the third Monday of each month to discuss current literary selections.

Mon, May 20, 7:30pm - 9:00pm
In The Community
Guest passes to watch 3rd Coast Brass perform at First United Methodist - 216 E. Highland Ave., Elgin 60120