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BabyFest Book Challenge

150th Anniversary Special
2024-05-27 00:00:00 2024-05-27 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 2024-05-27 00:00:00 2024-05-27 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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Summer Discover: Let's Play Outside! - Grades: 1-8 - Inflatable Fun Fest!
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Drop by for some outdoor fun climbing through a 71 foot inflatable and other fun yard games! We can't wait to see you!
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Tech Mobile Stop: Lords Park - The Great Tech Escape
Wed, Jul 01, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Mobile Services
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Crafty Kids: Tie-Dye Explosion - For Grades K-5
Wed, Jul 01, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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Be prepared to get a little messy and have fun! Create colorful tie-dye designs using fun folding and dyeing techniques. Be ready to get a little messy and have fun!
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Summer Reading Meet & Greet: The Madrigal Sisters!
Wed, Jul 01, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
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Wed, Jul 01, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
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Registration is now closed
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Bookmobile Stop: Westridge
Wed, Jul 01, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
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Tech Mobile Stop: Well Child Center
Wed, Jul 01, 3:30pm - 4:15pm
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Bookmobile Stop: Burton
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Revolutionary Illinois - Our State's Role in Forming a Nation
Wed, Jul 01, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
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Wed, Jul 01, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
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Bookmobile Stop: Blue Heron Park
Wed, Jul 01, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
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In this series, learn the fundamentals of Microsoft Word to create, format, edit and design. Sponsored by Comcast Internet Essentials.
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Thu, Jul 02, 9:00am - 9:00pm
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Thu, Jul 02, 9:30am - 11:30am
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Thu, Jul 02, 11:00am - 11:30am
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Book Bike - St. Francis Park - Enriching Partnerships for Early Learning
Thu, Jul 02, 11:30am - 12:30pm
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