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BabyFest Book Challenge

150th Anniversary Special
2024-05-20 00:00:00 2024-05-20 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 -

Monday, May 20
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Add to Calendar 2024-05-20 00:00:00 2024-05-20 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 |

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Dinosaur Explorer Exhibit
Tue, Nov 25, 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
Tue, Nov 25, 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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1, 2, 3 Go!
Tue, Nov 25, 10:00am - 10:30am
Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms ABC
Families are invited to share stories, rhymes and musical activities together in this interactive storytime. For ages 1-3 with an adult caregiver. Drop-in program! No registration required.
Bounce & Rhyme Storytime - Ages 0-3
Tue, Nov 25, 10:00am - 10:30am
Rakow Branch - Rakow - Large Exhibit Area
Join us for stories, rhymes, and songs in this interactive Storytime.
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STEAM: Lego Challenge for Grade: K - 6 - South Elgin Branch
Tue, Nov 25, 1:30pm - 2:15pm
South Elgin Branch - South Elgin - Shales Children's Activity Room
We're getting out the Lego's for this no school day! Come join us for some lego building challenge fun!
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Bookmobile Stop: New Covenant - Parkway Ave, Elgin
Tue, Nov 25, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Mobile Services
Near New Covenant church 2:00 - 2:30pm
Bookmobile Stop: Lin Lor - Lin Lor Ln, Elgin
Tue, Nov 25, 2:45pm - 3:30pm
Mobile Services
Near St Joseph's Hospital 2:45 - 3:30pm
Bookmobile Stop: Deer Pointe - Richmond Cir, South Elgin
Tue, Nov 25, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
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Deer Point Dr & Richmond Cir 4:00 - 4:45pm
Grupo de Conversación en Inglés en línea o en la Biblioteca - English Conversation Group -Main Library and Zoom
Tue, Nov 25, 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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Cuentos y creaciones en familia - Creando Juntos
Tue, Nov 25, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms ABC
Disfruta de cuentos en español y deja volar tu imaginación mientras hacemos juntos una manualidad especial. Perfecto para compartir un momento creativo en familia.
Dinosaur Explorer Exhibit
Wed, Nov 26, 9:00am - 6:00pm
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.
Toddler Time - For children 1-2 years old
Wed, Nov 26, 9:15am - 9:35am
Main Library - Story Room - North
This engaging storytime will include short stories, fingerplays, rhymes, and music movement activities with a parent or caregiver.
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Bounce & Rhyme Storytime - Ages 0-3
Wed, Nov 26, 9:30am - 10:00am
South Elgin Branch - South Elgin - Shales Children's Activity Room
Join us for stories, rhymes, and songs in this interactive Storytime.
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Toddler Time - For children 1-2 years old
Wed, Nov 26, 10:00am - 10:20am
Main Library - Story Room - North
This engaging storytime will include short stories, fingerplays, rhymes, and music movement activities with a parent or caregiver.
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Budding Bookworms Preschool Storytime - Ages 3-5
Wed, Nov 26, 10:15am - 10:45am
South Elgin Branch - South Elgin - Shales Children's Activity Room
Preschoolers will enjoy stories, songs, and activities.
Doodle & Drop- Grade: 1-6 Rakow Branch - Rakow Branch
Wed, Nov 26, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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Introduction to Tinkercad
Wed, Nov 26, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Bookmobile Stop: Willow Lake Estates - Recreation Rd, Elgin
Wed, Nov 26, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
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Wed, Nov 26, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
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