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STEAM on Wheels : Ages 6-10

The TechKnow Mobile @ Elgin's Festival Park

2024-09-12 17:30:00 2024-09-12 18:30:00 America/Chicago STEAM on Wheels : Ages 6-10 Festival Park - 132 S Grove Ave, Elgin, IL 60120 In The Community - In the Community

Thursday, September 12
5:30pm - 6:30pm

Add to Calendar 2024-09-12 17:30:00 2024-09-12 18:30:00 America/Chicago STEAM on Wheels : Ages 6-10 Festival Park - 132 S Grove Ave, Elgin, IL 60120 In The Community - In the Community

In The Community

In the Community

Festival Park - 132 S Grove Ave, Elgin, IL 60120

Join us at Elgin's Festival Park for a bilingual STEAM program!

Several STEAM based stations will be set up to challenge the creativity of our participants. 

The TechKnow Mobile will be in attendance to provide Hotspots, Laptops, DVD's and books for checkout. New card registration will also be offered. 

Registration for event is not required, but space and activities will be limited based on supply. 

AGE GROUP: | Elementary School |

EVENT TYPE: | Community | Activity |

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Today's hours

We're open 9:00AM to 5:30PM

Mon, Oct 14 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Tue, Oct 15 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Wed, Oct 16 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Thu, Oct 17 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Fri, Oct 18 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sat, Oct 19 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sun, Oct 20 9:00AM to 5:30PM
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Library staff visits to schools, parks, nursing homes, etc.

Upcoming Events

Baby and Toddler Playgroup - In the North and South Story Room
Tue, Oct 15, 9:15am - 10:00am
Main Library - Story Room
Join us for a delightful time where babies and toddlers can explore, play, and socialize in a supportive setting. This is also a great time for parents to network and share parenting tips.
Bounce & Rhyme Storytime - Ages 1-3 years old
Tue, Oct 15, 9:15am - 9:45am
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
Bounce & Rhyme Storytime - Ages 1-3 years old
Tue, Oct 15, 10:00am - 10:30am
Rakow Branch - Shales - Living Room
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
Tue, Oct 15, 10:45am - 11:15am
Rakow Branch
Preschoolers will enjoy stories, songs, and activities. Ages 3-5 years old
Registration is now closed
Career Coach in the Library - Asesor de Carrera en la Biblioteca
Tue, Oct 15, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Computer Training Room
Drop in for a consultation with a Career Coach from workNet Batavia! Service available in Spanish. No registration required. Asesor de carrera disponible en español. No hay registro.
The Music Salon - with Jim Kendros
Tue, Oct 15, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms ABC
Music appreciation with acclaimed Composer and Music Researcher Jim Kendros. Enjoy dynamic, enjoyable and highly informative presentations on some of the great composers and their music. Register
TechKnow Mobile Stop: Greater Family Health
Tue, Oct 15, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Mobile Services - Sprinter
TechKnow Mobile Stop: Greater Family Health- 373 Summit Street- Elgin IL 60120
Garden Chat - Discussion Group
Tue, Oct 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Rakow Branch - Shales - Living Room
Do you enjoy gardening? Do you have questions or information to share about flower, herb, or vegetable gardening? If so, join our garden chat on the third Tuesday of each month.
Bookmobile Stop: Lin Lor Lane
Tue, Oct 15, 2:15pm - 3:00pm
Mobile Services
Bookmobile stop: Lin Lor Lane – corner of Lin Lor Ln. & Airlite St. - Elgin 60123 – 2:15-3:00
Bookmobile Stop: Powder River Park
Tue, Oct 15, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Mobile Services
Bookmobile stop: Powder River Park - 1985 Powder River Path – Elgin – 60123 – 3:00-3:45
Bookmobile Stop: Deer Pointe Drive
Tue, Oct 15, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Mobile Services
Bookmobile stop: Deer Pointe Drive, South Elgin 60177 – 4:00-4:45
Volunteens for Grades 6-8 - In Person Volunteer Program
Tue, Oct 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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 2024-2025 school year.
Grupo de Conversación en Inglés en línea o en la Biblioteca - English Conversation Group -Hybrid-Main Library an Zoom
Tue, Oct 15, 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
MS Excel Series
Tue, Oct 15, 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.
Registration is now closed
Supported Storytime and Playgroup
Wed, Oct 16, 9:15am - 10:00am
Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms BC
Children and families of all abilities are invited to enjoy stories, music, and play! Best for ages 0-6 with a caregiver.
This event is full
Bounce & Rhyme Storytime - Ages 1-3 years old
Wed, Oct 16, 9:15am - 9:45am
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
Bounce & Rhyme Storytime - Ages 1-3 years old
Wed, Oct 16, 10:00am - 10:30am
Rakow Branch - Shales - Living Room
Join us for stories, rhymes, and songs in this interactive Storytime. Ages 1-3 years old with adult caregiver.
Registration is now closed
Cancelled
Bookmobile Stop: South Elgin branch
Wed, Oct 16, 10:00am - 1:00pm
South Elgin Branch
Check out the Bookmobile while the South Elgin branch is under construction
Being Secure and Private Online
Wed, Oct 16, 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Library
Learn about common viruses, email and Internet safety, firewalls, and other security features and practices in this class.
Registration is now closed
Budding Bookworms Preschool Storytime - Ages 3-5 years old
Wed, Oct 16, 10:45am - 11:15am
Rakow Branch
Preschoolers will enjoy stories, songs, and activities. Ages 3-5 years old
Registration is now closed
Manualidades del Día de los Muertos en Senior Services - en español
Wed, Oct 16, 11:00am - 1:00pm
In The Community
Diviértete haciendo manualidades para el día de los muertos en Senior Services. ¡Regístrese para obtener una tarjeta de biblioteca!
Elgin Genealogical Research Assistance
Wed, Oct 16, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Library - 2nd Floor - Genealogy
Receive one-on-one genealogy assistance from Elgin Genealogical Society volunteers.
Bookmobile Stop: Willow Lake Estates
Wed, Oct 16, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Mobile Services
Bookmobile stop: Willow Lakes Estates – club house – 161 W. River Road – Elgin 60123 – 2:00-2:45
TechKnow Mobile Stop: Larkin Ave
Wed, Oct 16, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Mobile Services - Sprinter
1126 Larkin Ave, Elgin, IL 60123
Bookmobile Stop: Highbury Drive
Wed, Oct 16, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Mobile Services
Bookmobile stop: Highbury Dr., east of Waverly – Elgin 60120 – 3:00-3:45
Audio Engineering 101
Wed, Oct 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Studio 270 Digital Media Lab
Learn the basics of audio engineering your own sessions in Logic Pro
Bookmobile Stop: Woodview Circle
Wed, Oct 16, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Mobile Services
Bookmobile stop: Woodview Circle – corner of Woodview Cr. & Chicago St., Elgin 60120 – 4:00-4:45
Studio 270 Volunteer Corps
Wed, Oct 16, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Main Library - Studio 270*
Help out the library with various projects. Meet in Studio 270. Registration Required.
This event is full
Zombie Escape Room for Grades 6-8
Wed, Oct 16, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Main Library - Sally Lee Fox & Eagle Rooms
Zombies have surrounded you! You'll need to team up with other survivors to figure out how to retrieve the antidote for zombification. Can you do it before time runs out?!
Clases de Ciudadanía en español - Spanish Citizenship classes
Wed, Oct 16, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Grove 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.
Bookmobile Stop: Crestwood Apartments of Elgin
Wed, Oct 16, 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Mobile Services
Bookmobile stop: Crestwood Apts. of Elgin – info office – 45 Poplar Creek Dr. – Elgin 60120 – 5:00-5:45
Youth Resource Fair - With State Rep. Anna Moeller
Wed, Oct 16, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms ABC
Join State Representative Anna Moeller for a Youth Resource Fair providing an opportunity to meet with organizations and learn more about what is available locally. Refreshments will also be served.
Go Bilingual en la Biblioteca - Go Bilingual at the Library
Wed, Oct 16, 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.
Walking Book Club - The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafón
Wed, Oct 16, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - Conference Room
The Walking Book Club meets weekly on Wednesday evenings at 7:00 pm to walk, followed by the book discussion at 7:45 pm. Interested? Contact Andrea at ahouston@gailborden.info.
Google Tools: Sheets
Wed, Oct 16, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - Computer Training Room
Learn how to create and manage spreadsheet data using Google Sheets. Sponsored by Comcast Internet Essentials.
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