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Device Advice
2024-09-12 09:30:00 2024-09-12 11:30:00 America/Chicago Device Advice Get help with common tech issues like Microsoft Office, using a tablet, hotspots, syncing email with your phone, downloading content, and more. Drop in for personalized assistance at your library. Main Library - 2nd Floor - Behind Elevators

Thursday, September 12
9:30am - 11:30am

Add to Calendar 2024-09-12 09:30:00 2024-09-12 11:30:00 America/Chicago Device Advice Get help with common tech issues like Microsoft Office, using a tablet, hotspots, syncing email with your phone, downloading content, and more. Drop in for personalized assistance at your library. Main Library - 2nd Floor - Behind Elevators

Main Library

2nd Floor - Behind Elevators

Get help with common tech issues like Microsoft Office, using a tablet, hotspots, syncing email with your phone, downloading content, and more. Drop in for personalized assistance at your library.

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EVENT TYPE: | Older Adult Interest | Computer & Technology |

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Phone: 847-742-2411
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Mini Ofrenda en la biblioteca - Mini Ofrenda at the Library
Wed, Nov 05, All day
Main Library
Ven tú y tu familia y escriban un mensaje a un ser querido que ha partido y forma parte de la Mini-Ofrenda en la biblioteca durante las actividades del Día de Muertos.
Ofrenda Comunitaria del Día de Muertos- Exhibición - Day of the Dead Community Ofrenda- Exhibit
Wed, Nov 05, All day
Main Library - Elgin Room
Conoce una ofrenda tradicional del Día de Muertos y el significado de sus elementos. Ven y disfruta de esta experiencia.
Dinosaur Explorer Exhibit
Wed, Nov 05, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Main Library
Dinosaur Explorer journeys through the wildest, wackiest, and most wonderous dinosaurs and examines human physiology through the lens of these magnificent creatures.  Produced by Imagine.
Toddler Time - For children 1-2 years old
Wed, Nov 05, 9:15am - 9:35am
Main Library - Story Room - North
This engaging storytime will include short stories, fingerplays, rhymes, and music movement activities with a parent or caregiver.
Registration is now closed
Bounce & Rhyme Storytime - Ages 0-3
Wed, Nov 05, 9:30am - 10:00am
South Elgin Branch - South Elgin - Shales Children's Activity Room
Join us for stories, rhymes, and songs in this interactive Storytime.
Registration is now closed
Toddler Time - For children 1-2 years old
Wed, Nov 05, 10:00am - 10:20am
Main Library - Story Room - North
This engaging storytime will include short stories, fingerplays, rhymes, and music movement activities with a parent or caregiver.
Registration is now closed
Budding Bookworms Preschool Storytime - Ages 3-5
Wed, Nov 05, 10:15am - 10:45am
South Elgin Branch - South Elgin - Shales Children's Activity Room
Preschoolers will enjoy stories, songs, and activities.
TechKnow Mobile Stop: Izaak Walton Center - EPEL Playgroup
Wed, Nov 05, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Mobile Services - Sprinter
899 Jay St, Elgin, IL 60120
Cancelled
Vivir con Vitalidad: fortaleciendo a nuestros mayores - Hispanic Services Outreach at Oak St. Health
Wed, Nov 05, 11:30am - 1:00pm
In The Community
Un programa diseñado especialmente para adultos mayores de la comunidad hispana, con el objetivo de promover la socialización a través de una variedad de actividades.
Elgin Symphony Orchestra Listeners Club
Wed, Nov 05, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms ABC
Music Director Chad Goodman will lead discussions about upcoming ESO concerts, repertoire, guest artists, special events and other Symphony-related topics. Please register.
Registration is now closed
Community, Power, and the Search for Indigenous Identity - with Award-Winning Journalist Joseph Lee
Wed, Nov 05, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual
Learn from journalist and author Joseph Lee as he chats online with us about his stirring memoir, Nothing More of This Land: Community, Power, and the Search for Indigenous Identity. Please register.
Register
Pinochle Club
Wed, Nov 05, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
South Elgin Branch - South Elgin - Hoffer Meeting Room
Come join us for drop in pinochle play! Emphasis will be on 3 person single deck 3 card widow version however other versions may also be played. Registration optional and drop-ins are welcome.
Registration is now closed
Bookmobile Stop: Mulberry Grove - Newbridge Cir & Hatfield Ln, Elgin
Wed, Nov 05, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Mobile Services
Mulberry Grove Park 3:00 - 3:45pm
TechKnow Mobile Stop: Well Child Center
Wed, Nov 05, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Mobile Services - Sprinter
Well Child Center - 620 Wing St, Elgin, IL 60123
Bookmobile Stop: Westridge - Valley View Park, Bartlett
Wed, Nov 05, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Mobile Services
Westridge Blvd & Cedarfield Dr
Bookmobile Stop: Burton - Burton Dr, Bartlett
Wed, Nov 05, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Mobile Services
Between Rushmore Dr & Dallas Dr
Bookmobile Stop: Blue Heron - Blue Heron Park, Bartlett
Wed, Nov 05, 5:15pm - 6:00pm
Mobile Services
Blue Heron Way, near park 5:15 - 6:00pm
Go Bilingual en la Biblioteca - Go Bilingual at the Library
Wed, Nov 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - 2nd Floor - Behind Elevators
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.
Registration is now closed
Dog Man Movie Screening
Wed, Nov 05, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms ABC
Continue the celebration of Children’s Book Week with Dog Man on the big screen! Drop in for a full movie screening and enjoy the adventures of Dog Man, Cat Kid, and friends.
Teen Game Night (Grades 6-12)
Wed, Nov 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Studio 270
Hang out to play board games, card games, and video games! Make your own gamer merch with our button maker, perler beads, and more. Snacks provided. Optional registration. Drop ins are welcome.
Walking Book Club - I See You've Called in Dead by John Kenney
Wed, Nov 05, 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 at the Main Library.
MS Excel Series
Wed, Nov 05, 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
Mini Ofrenda en la biblioteca - Mini Ofrenda at the Library
Thu, Nov 06, All day
Main Library
Ven tú y tu familia y escriban un mensaje a un ser querido que ha partido y forma parte de la Mini-Ofrenda en la biblioteca durante las actividades del Día de Muertos.
Ofrenda Comunitaria del Día de Muertos- Exhibición - Day of the Dead Community Ofrenda- Exhibit
Thu, Nov 06, All day
Main Library - Elgin Room
Conoce una ofrenda tradicional del Día de Muertos y el significado de sus elementos. Ven y disfruta de esta experiencia.
Dinosaur Explorer Exhibit
Thu, Nov 06, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Main Library
Dinosaur Explorer journeys through the wildest, wackiest, and most wonderous dinosaurs and examines human physiology through the lens of these magnificent creatures.  Produced by Imagine.
Baby Rhyme Time - For ages 0-11 months
Thu, Nov 06, 9:15am - 9:45am
Main Library - Story Room - South
Calling all babies! Join us for singing, clapping, and simple stories at this program. Best for little ones 0-11 months with a parent or caregiver.
Device Advice
Thu, Nov 06, 9:30am - 11:30am
Rakow Branch - Rakow - Computer Cafe
Get help with common tech issues like Microsoft Office, using a tablet, hotspots, syncing email with your phone, downloading content, and more. Drop in for personalized assistance at your library.
Preschool Storytime - For ages 3-6
Thu, Nov 06, 9:45am - 10:15am
Main Library - Story Room - North
Calling all preschoolers! This storytime features stories, songs, and rhymes for ages 3-6.
iPhone Basics for Seniors
Thu, Nov 06, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Computer Training Room
Learn basic iPhone operations: adding and removing apps, increase text size, battery care, what to do with that pesky "low memory" message, and much more. This class is best suited for new users.
Registration is now closed
Story Mix for Birth-6
Thu, Nov 06, 10:30am - 11:00am
Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms ABC
Join us for an interactive storytime! Best for kids birth-6 years with an adult caregiver. All ages are welcome. Drop-in!
TechKnow Mobile Stop: Centro de Informacion
Thu, Nov 06, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Mobile Services - Sprinter
Centro de Informacion Elgin - 1885 Lin Lor Ln, Elgin, IL 60123
Cancelled
TechKnow Mobile Stop: Smart Wash Lavanderia
Thu, Nov 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Mobile Services
425 Dundee Ave. – Elgin 60120
Book Explorers: Dinosaur Club! - Grades K-5, Registration Required
Thu, Nov 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Story Room
Exploring books- one title at a time! Join Ms. Carrie to explore the series Dinosaur Club! We will read a selection from one of the books & make a dinosaur craft. Registration required.
This event is full
Video Reels - Digital Media Lab (Grades 6-12)
Thu, Nov 06, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Studio 270 Digital Media Lab
Capture footage on a DSLR camera, edit it, and upload to YouTube. Bring your best idea for a short video under 1 minute. Grades 6-12. Registration required.
Grupo de Conversación para la Ciudadanía en inglés - En la biblioteca
Thu, Nov 06, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Conference Room
Usando material de USCIS que incluye preguntas de educación cívica, el formulario de solicitud y otros requisitos para la entrevista de ciudadanía. Este grupo de conversación es solo en inglés.
Registration is now closed
Rescheduled
Social Security Seminar
Thu, Nov 06, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
New date Saturday, January 31, 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Library
Do you want to get the most out of your Social Security? Discover strategies to boost your monthly lifetime benefits beyond standard filing options. Please register.
Writers on the Fox
Thu, Nov 06, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - Grove Room
This writer's peer group will inspire and motivate you using prompts and exercises for creative writing. Writers of all genres are welcome to participate. Please Register.
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