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Tu Voto, Tu Voz- Cómo votar y la importancia del voto

Serie de talleres comunitarios- en español

Ven y participa en la serie de talleres comunitarios sobre cómo votar y la importancia del voto.

Los talleres comunitarios serán ofrecidos en tres diferentes fechas. Escoge la fecha más conveniente para ti.

Presentaciones especiales por:

29 de junio- Presidenta de la Cámara de Comercio Hispano – Ivette Cano 
20 de julio-
Representante del Estado - Anna Moeller
17 de agosto-
Alcalde de Elgin - Dave Kaptain


Actividades incluidas en el taller: 

  • Demostraciones interactivas de votación 

        En este taller tendremos facilitadores haciendo demostraciones prácticas sobre cómo usar las máquinas de votación y otros métodos. 

  • Sesiones educativas 
    Expertos en derecho electoral y participación cívica, ofrecerán sesiones informativas sobre el proceso de votación, incluyendo cómo registrarse para votar, la importancia de las elecciones locales y la comprensión de la boleta. 

  • Panel de discusión con líderes locales 
    Contaremos con un panel de discusión con líderes locales: funcionarios del gobierno local, líderes comunitarios donde se discutirá el impacto de la votación en el desarrollo de la comunidad y se abordarán las barreras comunes para votar dentro de la comunidad hispana. 

YOUR VOTE, YOUR VOICE- How to Vote and The Importance of Voting- Community Workshop Series- In Spanish

Come and participate in the Community Workshops Series on how to Vote and the importance of Voting.

Community workshop is being offered on three different dates. Choose the date that is most convenient to you.

Special presentations by:
June 15- President of the Northwest Hispanic Chamber of Commerce- Ivette Cano  
July 20- State Rep. Anna Moeller  
August 17- Mayor of Elgin - Dave Kaptain  

Activities included in the workshop:

Interactive Voting Demonstrations:

In this workshop we will have facilitators who will provide hands-on demonstrations on how to use voting machines and other methods.

Educational Sessions:

Experts in electoral law and civic engagement will deliver informative sessions on the voting process, including how to register to vote, the significance of local elections, and understanding the ballot. 

- Panel Discussion with Local Leaders:

We will have panel discussion with local leaders: local government officials, community leaders, who will discuss the impact of voting on community development and address common barriers to voting within the Hispanic community.

 

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | En Espanol |

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Tue, Aug 18, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms ABC
¡El Consulado de México visita la biblioteca! Expedición de pasaportes, matrícula consular y credencial para votar. Para hacer una cita puede llamar al 1(424)-309-0009 o visite citas.sre.gob.mx

Tue, Aug 18, 10:00am - 12:00pm
In The Community
Create a personalized lanyard, bag charm , or keychain! Whether you're heading back to the classroom, the office, or just love crafting, join us for a relaxing morning of fun at Churros & Chocolate.
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Tue, Aug 18, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Lobby - Piano
Piano performance in the lobby by volunteer community members.

Tue, Aug 18, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Computer Training Room
Learn about the basics of where files are saved and how to access them and move them around.
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Tue, Aug 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Grove Room
Complete a hands-on volunteer project that benefits the library or one of our community outreach initiatives. Teen volunteers must complete the teen volunteer orientation before participating.
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Tue, Aug 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Sally Lee Fox & Eagle Rooms
Calling all Pokémon fans, from beginners to experienced! Let's explore and have fun with Pokémon together! Registration required.
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Tue, Aug 18, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Mobile Services
Southwicke Dr. & Monarch Dr. Streamwood

Tue, Aug 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Grove Room
Complete a hands-on volunteer project that benefits the library or one of our community outreach initiatives. Teen volunteers must complete the teen volunteer orientation before participating.
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Tue, Aug 18, 4:45pm - 5:45pm
Mobile Services
132 Buckskin Ln. Streamwood

Tue, Aug 18, 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
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Tue, Aug 18, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Mobile Services
5400 McDonough Rd. Hoffman Estates

Tue, Aug 18, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - Conference Room
Prospective applicants to become Elgin‘s 4th Poet Laureate are invited to attend this two session workshop given by Poet Laureate Emeritus Gareth Mann. Registration is required & space is limited.

Wed, Aug 19, 8:00am - 4:00pm
Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms ABC
¡El Consulado de México visita la biblioteca! Expedición de pasaportes, matrícula consular y credencial para votar. Para hacer una cita puede llamar al 1(424)-309-0009 o visite citas.sre.gob.mx

Wed, Aug 19, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Library - 2nd Floor - Genealogy
Receive one-on-one genealogy assistance from Elgin Genealogical Society volunteers.

Wed, Aug 19, 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Rakow Branch - Rakow - Community Gardens
Join us as we transport soil into our Rakow Branch garden beds! Please note that this session will include outdoor physical labor.

Wed, Aug 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual
What do you need to know about childhood obesity?Join Dr. Rupal Upadhyay and Dr. Dori Poulos as they discuss current health topics. On Facebook in English at 2 p.m. and in Spanish at 6 p.m.

Wed, Aug 19, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
South Elgin Branch - South Elgin - Hoffer Meeting Room
Come join us for Pinochle play. Emphasis will be on three person single deck three card widow version however other versions may also be played.

Wed, Aug 19, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Mobile Services
510 Franklin Blvd, Elgin, IL 60120

Wed, Aug 19, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Mobile Services
1769 Newbridge Cir. Elgin

Wed, Aug 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
South Elgin Branch - South Elgin - Shales Children's Activity Room
Complete a hands-on volunteer project that benefits the library or one of our community outreach initiatives. Teen volunteers must complete the teen volunteer orientation before participating.

Wed, Aug 19, 4:45pm - 5:45pm
Mobile Services
Ann St. South Elgin

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Wed, Aug 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
New date Wednesday, November 04, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library
Cuentos y manualidad de arte en lámina para familias con niños en grados K-5. Stories and tin art craft for families with children in grades K-5.

Wed, Aug 19, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
South Elgin Branch
Drop in for 15-minute consultations for professional review of job application documents. Asiste sin cita para consultas de 15 minutos con revisión profesional de documentos de solicitud de empleo.

Wed, Aug 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual
What do you need to know about childhood obesity?Join Dr. Rupal Upadhyay and Dr. Dori Poulos as they discuss current health topics. On Facebook in English at 2 p.m. and in Spanish at 6 p.m.

Wed, Aug 19, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Mobile Services
Deer Pointe Dr. & Richmond Cir. South Elgin

Wed, Aug 19, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Community Engagement - Zoom,Grove Room
Kulbak's satire of family and country life will be discussed. Please see long description for more details. Please register.

Wed, Aug 19, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - Computer Training Room
In this series, learn how to use Microsoft Excel to manipulate, format, and organize numbers and other types of data. Sponsored by Comcast Internet Essentials.
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Wed, Aug 19, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library
The Walking Book Club meets weekly on Wednesday evenings at 7:00 pm to walk. The book discussion is on the final Wednesday of the month at 7:45pm.