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BabyFest Book Challenge

150th Anniversary Special
2024-05-21 00:00:00 2024-05-21 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 -

Tuesday, May 21
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Add to Calendar 2024-05-21 00:00:00 2024-05-21 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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Celebrate 250: Years of Elgin - A Commemorative Exhibit
Fri, Mar 20, 9:00am - 6:00pm
Main Library
Celebrate America's 250th birthday with the 250 Years of Elgin exhibit. This engaging exhibit highlights the pivotal moments that shaped Elgin into the culturally vibrant city it is today.
March is Women's History Month - 250 Years of Impactful Women in Illinois
Fri, Mar 20, 9:00am - 6:00pm
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Puzzle Swap
Fri, Mar 20, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Rakow Branch - Rakow - Large Exhibit Area
Puzzle donations will be taken at the Rakow Branch March 1st-19th. Then come from 10am-12 pm on Friday March 20 to redeem your tickets for New-to-you puzzles!
Homeschool Hangout - No Registration Required K-5
Fri, Mar 20, 11:00am - 11:45am
Main Library - Story Room
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Fri, Mar 20, 11:30am - 1:00pm
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Fri, Mar 20, 2:30pm - 3:15pm
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Free Tax Preparation
Sat, Mar 21, 9:00am - 1:00pm
Main Library
Free tax preparation for individuals & families who qualify for the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. Asistencia gratuita con preparación de impuestos sin cita.
Celebrate 250: Years of Elgin - A Commemorative Exhibit
Sat, Mar 21, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Main Library
Celebrate America's 250th birthday with the 250 Years of Elgin exhibit. This engaging exhibit highlights the pivotal moments that shaped Elgin into the culturally vibrant city it is today.
March is Women's History Month - 250 Years of Impactful Women in Illinois
Sat, Mar 21, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Main Library
Discover some of the incredible women who have played a vital role throughout Illinois history.
Community Sewing Circle
Sat, Mar 21, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Main Library - Grove Room
Join a welcoming group to sew, stitch, & embroider together. Bring your own projects & supplies, get inspired, & enjoy a relaxed creative space with mini workshops. See full description for details.
Teen Volunteer Hour
Sat, Mar 21, 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - Conference Room
Complete a hands-on volunteer project that benefits the library or one of our community outreach initiatives. Teen volunteers must attend a teen volunteer orientation before participating.
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Teen Volunteer Orientation
Sat, Mar 21, 12:15pm - 12:45pm
Main Library - Conference Room
This session is a teen volunteer orientation only. We'll go over the program as well as volunteer expectations.
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Clases de computación en español- Básicos de computación - Computer Classes in Spanish- Basics of Computing
Sat, Mar 21, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Computer Training Room
Estas clases son para principiantes, para aprender destrezas básicas. No hay costo ni hay que tener tarjeta de la biblioteca. En español. The registrations will open 15 days before the class date.
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Teen Volunteers - Cleaning Project
Sat, Mar 21, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Lobby
Teen volunteers will assist our maintenance team with various cleaning projects ahead of the KidSpace reopening.
Please contact the library to register for this event.
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