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BabyFest Book Challenge

150th Anniversary Special
2024-05-23 00:00:00 2024-05-23 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 -

Thursday, May 23
All day

Add to Calendar 2024-05-23 00:00:00 2024-05-23 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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Upcoming Events

Foundation Pop-Up Book Sale
Sat, Jun 15, 9:00am - 6:00pm
Main Library - Lobby - Clerestory
Stop by and stock up on your summer reading selections. All proceeds benefit the Gail Borden Library Foundation.
Community Sewing Circle
Sat, Jun 15, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Meadows Community Room C
Join us in this welcoming space for sewers of all skill levels to learn, create, and connect. Please bring your own project and equipment, as materials will not be provided. Please Register
Registration is now closed
Welcome Baby! - in the South Story Room
Sat, Jun 15, 10:00am - 10:30am
Main Library
Join us for this information session designed for families with babies up to age one. Learn about programs and resources to support your baby's early literacy development.
Registration is now closed
Rainbow Family Storytime - Celebrating Pride Month!
Sat, Jun 15, 11:00am - 11:30am
Main Library - Sally Lee Fox & Eagle Rooms
Join us for a storytime celebrating Pride Month! We'll read LGBTQ+ themed stories, make a rainbow craft, and embark on a pride parade around the library! Registration required.
Registration is now closed
Dad & Me Storytime Fun
Sat, Jun 15, 11:00am - 11:45am
South Elgin Branch - South Elgin - Hoffer Room
Ages 3-6. Join us for stories and fun activities as we celebrate our Dads!
Registration is now closed
Read to Rover for K - 8: South Elgin Branch - South Elgin Branch
Sat, Jun 15, 11:00am - 11:15am
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
Información sobre Ciudadanía y Renovación de DACA en español - Citizenship and DACA Renewal Information in Spanish
Sat, Jun 15, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Main Library - Librarian Appointment Room,Conference Room
Conozca más sobre los servicios de ciudadanía y renovación de DACA que ofrecemos. No necesita registrarse. En asociación con YWCA Elgin. Becas están disponibles para aquellos que califiquen.
Read to Rover for K - 8: South Elgin Branch - South Elgin Branch
Sat, Jun 15, 11:15am - 11:30am
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, Jun 15, 11:30am - 11:45am
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, Jun 15, 11:45am - 12:00pm
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, Jun 15, 12:00pm - 12:15pm
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, Jun 15, 12:15pm - 12:30pm
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, Jun 15, 12:30pm - 12:45pm
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, Jun 15, 12:45pm - 1:00pm
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
Volunteens for Grades 6-8 - In Person Volunteer Program
Sat, Jun 15, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Library - Sally Lee Fox Room
Help out your library and your community by working together on volunteer projects. Grades 6-8. Registration required for each date. One Volunteens Application required for the 2023-2024 school year.
Registration is now closed
Tu Voto, Tu Voz- Cómo votar y la importancia del voto - Serie de talleres comunitarios- en español
Sat, Jun 15, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Elgin Room
Ven y participa en la serie de talleres comunitarios sobre cómo votar y la importancia del voto.
Registration is now closed
Foundation Pop-Up Book Sale
Sun, Jun 16, 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Lobby - Clerestory
Stop by and stock up on your summer reading selections. All proceeds benefit the Gail Borden Library Foundation.
Summer Family Art Show: Guess Who? Peg Dolls on Display! - Pick Up Kit at Main Library between June 2nd and June 16th
Sun, Jun 16, 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library
Will you create a famous person, book character or a favorite animal? Create a "peg doll" with your family and display it in our summer art show for a chance to win a prize. Registration required.
Registration is now closed
Canceled
Read to Rover for K - 8: Rakow Branch - Rakow Branch
Sun, Jun 16, 2:00pm - 2:15pm
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.
Read to Rover for K - 8: Rakow Branch - Rakow Branch
Sun, Jun 16, 2:00pm - 2:15pm
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
Read to Rover for K - 8: Rakow Branch - Rakow Branch
Sun, Jun 16, 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
Read to Rover for K - 8: Rakow Branch - Rakow Branch
Sun, Jun 16, 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
Read to Rover for K - 8: Rakow Branch - Rakow Branch
Sun, Jun 16, 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
Read to Rover for K - 8: Rakow Branch - Rakow Branch
Sun, Jun 16, 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
Read to Rover for K - 8: Rakow Branch - Rakow Branch
Sun, Jun 16, 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
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