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Elgin Men's Shed
2025-09-11 13:30:00 2025-09-11 15:30:00 America/Chicago Elgin Men's Shed A Men's Shed is a place geared toward older men to gather, make new friendships while working on projects, learning new skills and hobbies, and giving back to the community. All are welcome. Main Library - Grove Room

Thursday, September 11
1:30pm - 3:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-09-11 13:30:00 2025-09-11 15:30:00 America/Chicago Elgin Men's Shed A Men's Shed is a place geared toward older men to gather, make new friendships while working on projects, learning new skills and hobbies, and giving back to the community. All are welcome. Main Library - Grove Room

Main Library

Grove Room

A Men's Shed is a place geared toward older men to gather, make new friendships while working on projects, learning new skills and hobbies, and giving back to the community. All are welcome.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Outside Booking |

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Main Library
Phone: 847-742-2411
Hours

Today's hours

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

Mon, Sep 08 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Sep 09 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Sep 10 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Sep 11 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Sep 12 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Sep 13 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Sep 14 12:00PM to 5:00PM
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Upcoming Events

Toddler Time - For children 1-2 years old
Wed, Sep 10, 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 1-3 years old
Wed, Sep 10, 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. Ages 1-3 years old with adult caregiver.
Registration is now closed
Toddler Time - For children 1-2 years old
Wed, Sep 10, 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
Bounce & Rhyme Storytime - Ages 1-3 years old
Wed, Sep 10, 10:15am - 10:45am
South Elgin Branch - South Elgin - Shales Children's Activity Room
Join us for stories, rhymes, and songs in this interactive Storytime. Ages 1-3 years old with adult caregiver.
Registration is now closed
TechKnow Mobile Stop: Izaak Walton Center - EPEL Playgroup
Wed, Sep 10, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Mobile Services - Sprinter
899 Jay St, Elgin, IL 60120
Annual Community Job Fair
Wed, Sep 10, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms ABC
Calling all job seekers! Looking for a new job or thinking of switching careers? Don’t miss our Annual Community Job Fair! This walk-in event is open to the public. Registration is not required.
Argue Less and Talk More - with Communication Expert Jefferson Fisher
Wed, Sep 10, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual
Join us for an afternoon virtual conversation with communication expert Jefferson Fisher, as we chat about his book, The Next Conversation: Argue Less, Talk More. Please register.
Register
Cancelled
Bookmobile Stop: Mulberry Grove Park
Wed, Sep 10, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Mobile Services
Bookmobile stop: Mulberry Grove Park – 1770 Newbridge Cr. – Elgin 60123 – 3:00-3:45
Cancelled
Bookmobile Stop: Westridge Boulevard
Wed, Sep 10, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Mobile Services
Bookmobile stop: Westridge Blvd. & Cedarfield Dr. – Bartlett 60103 – 4:00-4:30
Cancelled
Bookmobile Stop: Rushmore Drive
Wed, Sep 10, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Mobile Services
Bookmobile stop: Rushmore Drive, Bartlett 60103 – 4:30-5:00
STEAM: Lego Challenge - Grades: K-2 - Rakow Branch
Wed, Sep 10, 4:45pm - 5:30pm
Rakow Branch
A timer and a cup of legos....What could you make before the timer goes off? Register to join us.
Registration is now closed
Cancelled
Bookmobile Stop: Blue Heron Park
Wed, Sep 10, 5:15pm - 6:00pm
Mobile Services
Bookmobile stop: Blue Heron Park – 350 Blue Heron Way – Bartlett 60103 – 5:15-6:00
Teen Game Night (Grades 7-12)
Wed, Sep 10, 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.
Go Bilingual en la Biblioteca - Go Bilingual at the Library
Wed, Sep 10, 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.
Registration is now closed
Budgeting with KCT
Wed, Sep 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
South Elgin Branch - South Elgin - Hoffer Meeting Room
Finances 101 Series starts with Budgeting. Join us for this hands on activity and learn a simple way to make a budget for yourself. Registration required.
Fall into Coloring Club!
Wed, Sep 10, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Meadows Community Room C
Coloring is a healthy way to relieve stress. It calms the brain and helps your body relax. Tonight, we'll create with the vibrant palette of fall colors while enjoying warm cocoa and cookies.
This event is full
Walking Book Club - Speak to Me of Home by Jeanine Cummins
Wed, Sep 10, 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 Word Series
Wed, Sep 10, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
South Elgin Branch - South Elgin - Hoffer Meeting Room
In this series, learn the fundamentals of Microsoft Word to create, format, edit and design. Sponsored by Comcast Internet Essentials.
Registration is now closed
Cancelled
Build Your Own PC Series
Wed, Sep 10, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Main Library
Learn how to identify the working parts of a computer, assemble & disassemble components and perform basic repairs in this two-part, hands-on series.
Baby Rhyme Time - For ages 0-11 months
Thu, Sep 11, 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, Sep 11, 9:30am - 11:30am
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.
Preschool Storytime - For ages 3-6
Thu, Sep 11, 9:45am - 10:15am
Main Library - Story Room - North
Calling all preschoolers! This storytime features stories, songs, and rhymes for ages 3-6.
Story Mix for Birth-6
Thu, Sep 11, 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!
Elgin Men's Shed
Thu, Sep 11, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Main Library - Grove Room
A Men's Shed is a place geared toward older men to gather, make new friendships while working on projects, learning new skills and hobbies, and giving back to the community. All are welcome.
Cancelled
TechKnow Mobile Stop: Coleman Elementary School
Thu, Sep 11, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Mobile Services
Please find us on the corner of Sherwood Ave and Oakhill Rd. Elgin IL 60120.
Book Explorers: The Great Puptective - Grades K-6, Registration Required
Thu, Sep 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Sally Lee Fox & Eagle Rooms
Exploring books- one title at a time! Join Ms. Carrie to explore The Great Puptective: Purranormal Activity by Alina Tysoe. We will read a selection from the book & make detective craft.
Registration is now closed
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