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BabyFest Book Challenge

150th Anniversary Special
2024-05-26 00:00:00 2024-05-26 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 -

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Add to Calendar 2024-05-26 00:00:00 2024-05-26 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 |

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Earth Matters: Rethink the Future Exhibition
Wed, May 20, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Main Library
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Elgin Genealogical Society Research Assistance
Wed, May 20, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
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Receive one-on-one genealogy assistance from Elgin Genealogical Society volunteers.
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Tech Mobile Stop: Ronald D O'Neal Elementary School
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Wed, May 20, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
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1769 Newbridge Cir. Elgin
Teen Volunteer Hour
Wed, May 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
South Elgin Branch - South Elgin - Hoffer Meeting Room
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Building Pathways in Elgin - Community Resource Fair with Police & Local Partners
Wed, May 20, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
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Bookmobile Stop: Ann St.
Wed, May 20, 4:45pm - 5:45pm
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Go Bilingual en la Biblioteca - Go Bilingual at the Library
Wed, May 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Elgin Room
Aprende en la biblioteca. Participa con otras personas que hablan español o inglés como primer idioma. Learn at the Library with native English and Spanish speakers.
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Bookmobile Stop: Deer Pointe
Wed, May 20, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
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Wed, May 20, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Thu, May 21, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Main Library
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Thu, May 21, 9:30am - 11:30am
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Thu, May 21, 10:00am - 12:00pm
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Thu, May 21, 10:30am - 12:00pm
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Tech Mobile Stop: Highland Elementary School
Thu, May 21, 2:45pm - 3:30pm
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Thu, May 21, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
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Grupo de Conversación para la Ciudadanía en inglés - En la biblioteca
Thu, May 21, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
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