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Renaissance Family Faire
2025-09-27 14:00:00 2025-09-27 16:00:00 America/Chicago Renaissance Family Faire Come enjoy the merriment and festivities of olde. Come dressed for a costume contest! Enjoy the entertainment, play some games, make a craft, and have a photo with Royalty. Rakow Branch -

Saturday, September 27
2:00pm - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-09-27 14:00:00 2025-09-27 16:00:00 America/Chicago Renaissance Family Faire Come enjoy the merriment and festivities of olde. Come dressed for a costume contest! Enjoy the entertainment, play some games, make a craft, and have a photo with Royalty. Rakow Branch -

Come enjoy the merriment and festivities of olde. Come dressed for a costume contest! Enjoy the entertainment, play some games, make a craft, and have a photo with Royalty.

AGE GROUP: | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | Music & Performances | Activity |

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Rakow Branch
Phone: 847-531-7271
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Today's hours

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

Mon, Sep 22 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Sep 23 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Sep 24 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Sep 25 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Sep 26 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Sep 27 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Sep 28 12:00PM to 5:00PM
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Upcoming Events

Exhibición: Nuestros Héroes, Nuestras Historias - Our Heroes, Our Stories Exhibit
Sat, Sep 27, All day
Main Library
Ven y conoce los Avatares de los Héroes comunitarios. Patrocinado por la Fundación del Caucus Latino Legislativo de Illinois.
Dinosaur Explorer Exhibit
Sat, Sep 27, 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.
Clases de computación en español - Correo Electrónico
Sat, Sep 27, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Computer Training Room
Esta clase es para principiantes, para aprender destrezas básicas. No hay costo ni hay que tener tarjeta de la biblioteca. En español.
Registration is now closed
Taller: “El Camino de Tu Héroe y Tu Avatar Personal” - Workshop: Your Hero’s Journey and Your Personal Avatar
Sat, Sep 27, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms ABC
En este taller participativo de 3 horas, los asistentes serán guiados a través de un proceso reflexivo para explorar los elementos de su propio viaje del héroe. Presentado en inglés y español.
Registration is now closed
Renaissance Family Faire
Sat, Sep 27, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Rakow Branch
Come enjoy the merriment and festivities of olde. Come dressed for a costume contest! Enjoy the entertainment, play some games, make a craft, and have a photo with Royalty.
Teen Volunteers - Renaissance Family Faire
Sat, Sep 27, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Rakow Branch
Volunteers in grades 7-12 will help assist with crafts, games, or other activities at our Renaissance Family Faire. Teen volunteers must complete the teen volunteer orientation before participating.
Registration is now closed
Manga & Anime Club for Grades 7-12
Sat, Sep 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Studio 270
Drop by to make buttons and tiny merch featuring your favorite characters from Demon Slayer, My Hero Academia, Spy x Family, and more. Bonus: you'll get to watch anime and take home Japanese candy!
Registration is now closed
Exhibición: Nuestros Héroes, Nuestras Historias - Our Heroes, Our Stories Exhibit
Sun, Sep 28, All day
Main Library
Ven y conoce los Avatares de los Héroes comunitarios. Patrocinado por la Fundación del Caucus Latino Legislativo de Illinois.
Dinosaur Explorer Exhibit
Sun, Sep 28, 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.
Read to Rover for K - 8: Rakow Branch - Rakow Branch
Sun, Sep 28, 1:00pm - 1:15pm
Rakow Branch
Practice your reading skills by cuddling up with a good book and reading aloud to a fully trained and certified therapy dog. Registration required. For grades K through 8.
Registration is now closed
Read to Rover for K - 8: Rakow Branch - Rakow Branch
Sun, Sep 28, 1:15pm - 1:30pm
Rakow Branch
Practice your reading skills by cuddling up with a good book and reading aloud to a fully trained and certified therapy dog. Registration required. For grades K through 8.
Registration is now closed
Read to Rover for K - 8: Rakow Branch - Rakow Branch
Sun, Sep 28, 1:30pm - 1:45pm
Rakow Branch
Practice your reading skills by cuddling up with a good book and reading aloud to a fully trained and certified therapy dog. Registration required. For grades K through 8.
Registration is now closed
Read to Rover for K - 8: Rakow Branch - Rakow Branch
Sun, Sep 28, 1:45pm - 2:00pm
Rakow Branch
Practice your reading skills by cuddling up with a good book and reading aloud to a fully trained and certified therapy dog. Registration required. For grades K through 8.
Registration is now closed
Read to Rover for K - 8: Rakow Branch - Rakow Branch
Sun, Sep 28, 2:00pm - 2:15pm
Rakow Branch
Practice your reading skills by cuddling up with a good book and reading aloud to a fully trained and certified therapy dog. Registration required. For grades K through 8.
Registration is now closed
Sunday Afternoon Concert - Elgin Symphony Orchestra Trio
Sun, Sep 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms ABC
Experience the artistry of ESO Concertmaster Isabella Lippi in this special chamber music performance to kick off Gail Borden Library’s 20th season of Sunday Afternoon Concerts. Please Register
Read to Rover for K - 8: Rakow Branch - Rakow Branch
Sun, Sep 28, 2:15pm - 2:30pm
Rakow Branch
Practice your reading skills by cuddling up with a good book and reading aloud to a fully trained and certified therapy dog. Registration required. For grades K through 8.
Registration is now closed
Read to Rover for K - 8: Rakow Branch - Rakow Branch
Sun, Sep 28, 2:30pm - 2:45pm
Rakow Branch
Practice your reading skills by cuddling up with a good book and reading aloud to a fully trained and certified therapy dog. Registration required. For grades K through 8.
Registration is now closed
Read to Rover for K - 8: Rakow Branch - Rakow Branch
Sun, Sep 28, 2:45pm - 3:00pm
Rakow Branch
Practice your reading skills by cuddling up with a good book and reading aloud to a fully trained and certified therapy dog. Registration required. For grades K through 8.
Registration is now closed
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