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Our Milky Way Galaxy
2024-09-12 19:00:00 2024-09-12 20:30:00 America/Chicago Our Milky Way Galaxy Join the Fox Valley Astronomical Society and their telescopes. See the moon and which planets are visible in the sky! Rakow Branch - Rakow - Lawn

Thursday, September 12
7:00pm - 8:30pm

Add to Calendar 2024-09-12 19:00:00 2024-09-12 20:30:00 America/Chicago Our Milky Way Galaxy Join the Fox Valley Astronomical Society and their telescopes. See the moon and which planets are visible in the sky! Rakow Branch - Rakow - Lawn

Rakow Branch

Rakow - Lawn

Join the Fox Valley Astronomical Society and their telescopes. See the moon and which planets are visible in the sky!

AGE GROUP: | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | Nature & Science |

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Rakow Branch
Phone: 847-531-7271
Hours

Today's hours

We're open 9:00AM to 8:00PM

Mon, May 26 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, May 27 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, May 28 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, May 29 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, May 30 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, May 31 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jun 01 12:00PM to 5:00PM
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Upcoming Events

Bounce & Rhyme Storytime - Ages 1-3 years old
Tue, May 27, 9:15am - 9:45am
Rakow Branch - Rakow - Large Exhibit Area
Join us for stories, rhymes, and songs in this interactive Storytime. Ages 1-3 years old with adult caregiver.
Registration is now closed
Bounce & Rhyme Storytime - Ages 1-3 years old
Tue, May 27, 10:00am - 10:30am
Rakow Branch
Join us for stories, rhymes, and songs in this interactive Storytime. Ages 1-3 years old with adult caregiver.
Registration is now closed
Piano Performance - Vito Scalia
Tue, May 27, 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Library - Lobby - Piano
Piano performance in the lobby by volunteer community members.
eBay Alternatives
Tue, May 27, 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Library - Computer Training Room
Explore in-person alternatives to eBay such as Facebook Marketplace and OfferUp. Learn how to add listings, communicate with buyers and sellers, and complete a sale or purchase.
Registration is now closed
Budding Bookworms Preschool Storytime - Ages 3-5 years old
Tue, May 27, 10:45am - 11:15am
Rakow Branch - Rakow - Large Exhibit Area
Preschoolers will enjoy stories, songs, and activities. Ages 3-5 years old
Registration is now closed
Bookmobile Stop: Lin Lor Lane
Tue, May 27, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Mobile Services
Bookmobile stop: Lin Lor Lane – corner of Lin Lor Ln. & Airlite St. - Elgin 60123 – 2:00-2:45
Bookmobile Stop: New Covenant Fellowship
Tue, May 27, 3:15pm - 4:00pm
Mobile Services
Bookmobile stop: New Covenant Fellowship – Parkway Avenue – Elgin 60120 – 3:00-3:45
Cancelled
TechKnow Mobile Stop: Mobile Food Pantry - Buena Vista Apartments - Fleetwood Drive
Tue, May 27, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Mobile Services
1285 Fleetwood Dr, Elgin, IL 60123
Bookmobile Stop: Deer Pointe Drive
Tue, May 27, 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Mobile Services
Bookmobile stop: Deer Pointe Drive, South Elgin 60177 – 4:00-4:45
Clases de Ciudadanía en español - Spanish Citizenship classes
Tue, May 27, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Elgin Room
Esta serie cubrirá las preguntas cívicas en preparación para el examen de ciudadanía. Para obtener más información, comuníquese con Annie Jarvis de YWCA (331) 442-6358. Presentado en español.
Grupo de Conversación en Inglés en línea o en la Biblioteca - English Conversation Group -Hybrid-Main Library and Zoom
Tue, May 27, 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
Registration is now closed
Bounce & Rhyme Storytime - Ages 1-3 years old
Wed, May 28, 9:15am - 9:45am
Rakow Branch - Rakow - Large Exhibit Area
Join us for stories, rhymes, and songs in this interactive Storytime. Ages 1-3 years old with adult caregiver.
Registration is now closed
Bounce & Rhyme Storytime - Ages 1-3 years old
Wed, May 28, 10:00am - 10:30am
Rakow Branch
Join us for stories, rhymes, and songs in this interactive Storytime. Ages 1-3 years old with adult caregiver.
Registration is now closed
Budding Bookworms Preschool Storytime - Ages 3-5 years old
Wed, May 28, 10:45am - 11:15am
Rakow Branch - Rakow - Large Exhibit Area
Preschoolers will enjoy stories, songs, and activities. Ages 3-5 years old
Registration is now closed
Cancelled
South Elgin Bookmobile Stop - By South Elgin branch
Wed, May 28, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Mobile Services
Bookmobile Stop in the Freshway parking lot
Create Your Way (Grades 7-12)
Wed, May 28, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Studio 270
Drop in to Studio 270 and utilize our craft table, state of the art digital media editing software, musical instruments, vinyl sticker maker and more to create your own works of art. 
Bookmobile Stop: Willow Lake Estates
Wed, May 28, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Mobile Services
Bookmobile stop: Willow Lakes Estates – club house – 161 W. River Road – Elgin 60123 – 2:00-2:45
Bookmobile Stop: Highbury Drive
Wed, May 28, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Mobile Services
Bookmobile stop: Highbury Dr., east of Waverly – Elgin 60120 – 3:00-3:45
Bookmobile Stop: Woodview Circle
Wed, May 28, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Mobile Services
Bookmobile stop: Woodview Circle – corner of Woodview Cr. & Chicago St., Elgin 60120 – 4:00-4:45
STEAM: Fruit Loop Challenge- Grade: K-5 - Rakow Branch
Wed, May 28, 4:45pm - 5:30pm
Rakow Branch - Rakow - Shales Living Room
The Fruit Loop Challenge is a fun way to use critical thinking skills and problem solving. Kids will problem solve to get fruit loops on a string using only the tools on the task card. Register!
This event is full
Bookmobile Stop: Crestwood Apartments of Elgin
Wed, May 28, 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Mobile Services
Bookmobile stop: Crestwood Apts. of Elgin – info office – 45 Poplar Creek Dr. – Elgin 60120 – 5:00-5:45
Go Bilingual en la Biblioteca - Go Bilingual at the Library
Wed, May 28, 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.
Windows 11 Intermediate
Wed, May 28, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Computer Training Room
Learn how to install/uninstall programs and apps, change settings, use the task manager, and control updates in Windows 11.
German Conversation Group - Hybrid
Wed, May 28, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - Adult Programs - Zoom,Grove Room
Herzlich willkommen! Practice or improve your conversation skills with other German speakers. Barbara Laane will be facilitating the conversation with different relevant themes.
This event is full
Walking Book Club - The Life Impossible by Matt Haig
Wed, May 28, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - Conference Room,Meadows Community Room C
The Walking Book Club meets weekly on Wednesday evenings at 7:00 pm to walk, followed by the book discussion at 7:45 pm at the Main Library.
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