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Seed Starting
2025-03-01 10:00:00 2025-03-01 11:00:00 America/Chicago Seed Starting Starting vegetable seeds indoors can give you a head start on your garden. It also lets you choose the varieties you want instead of waiting to purchase seedlings. Rakow Branch - Rakow - Shales Living Room

Saturday, March 01
10:00am - 11:00am

Add to Calendar 2025-03-01 10:00:00 2025-03-01 11:00:00 America/Chicago Seed Starting Starting vegetable seeds indoors can give you a head start on your garden. It also lets you choose the varieties you want instead of waiting to purchase seedlings. Rakow Branch - Rakow - Shales Living Room

Rakow Branch

Rakow - Shales Living Room

Starting vegetable seeds indoors can give you a head start on your garden. It also lets you choose the varieties you want instead of waiting to purchase seedlings.

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March is Women's History Month - 250 Years of Impactful Women in Illinois
Fri, Mar 06, 9:00am - 6:00pm
Main Library
Discover some of the incredible women who have played a vital role throughout Illinois history.
Celebrate 250: Years of Elgin - A Commemorative Exhibit
Fri, Mar 06, 9:00am - 6:00pm
Main Library
Celebrate America's 250th birthday with the 250 Years of Elgin exhibit. This engaging exhibit highlights the pivotal moments that shaped Elgin into the culturally vibrant city it is today.
Children's Book Character Scavenger Hunt - Read Across America Week
Fri, Mar 06, 9:00am - 5:00pm
South Elgin Branch
Search for beloved book characters hidden throughout the library, jot them down on your scavenger hunt sheet and turn into the Help Desk to snag your prize!
Children's Book Character Scavenger Hunt - Read Across America Week
Fri, Mar 06, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Rakow Branch
Search for beloved book characters hidden throughout the library, jot them down on your scavenger hunt sheet and turn into the Customer Service Desk to snag your prize!
Children's Book Character Scavenger Hunt - Read Across America Week
Fri, Mar 06, 9:00am - 6:00pm
Main Library
Search for beloved book characters hidden throughout the first floor of the main library, jot them down on your scavenger hunt sheet and turn into Customer Relations Desk to snag your prize!
Kane County Early Voting & Registration
Fri, Mar 06, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Main Library
Open to all eligible voters in Kane County. Please see long description for dates/times. Voting and registration is located on 2nd floor of Main Library.
Tech Mobile Stop: Harriet Gifford Elementary School
Fri, Mar 06, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Mobile Services - Sprinter
240 S Clifton Ave, Elgin, IL 60123
March is Women's History Month - 250 Years of Impactful Women in Illinois
Sat, Mar 07, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Main Library
Discover some of the incredible women who have played a vital role throughout Illinois history.
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Free Tax Preparation
Sat, Mar 07, 9:00am - 1:00pm
Main Library
Free tax preparation for individuals & families who qualify for the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. Asistencia gratuita con preparación de impuestos sin cita.
Celebrate 250: Years of Elgin - A Commemorative Exhibit
Sat, Mar 07, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Main Library
Celebrate America's 250th birthday with the 250 Years of Elgin exhibit. This engaging exhibit highlights the pivotal moments that shaped Elgin into the culturally vibrant city it is today.
Children's Book Character Scavenger Hunt - Read Across America Week
Sat, Mar 07, 9:00am - 5:00pm
South Elgin Branch
Search for beloved book characters hidden throughout the library, jot them down on your scavenger hunt sheet and turn into the Help Desk to snag your prize!
Children's Book Character Scavenger Hunt - Read Across America Week
Sat, Mar 07, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Rakow Branch
Search for beloved book characters hidden throughout the library, jot them down on your scavenger hunt sheet and turn into the Customer Service Desk to snag your prize!
Children's Book Character Scavenger Hunt - Read Across America Week
Sat, Mar 07, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Main Library
Search for beloved book characters hidden throughout the first floor of the main library, jot them down on your scavenger hunt sheet and turn into Customer Relations Desk to snag your prize!
Kane County Early Voting & Registration
Sat, Mar 07, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library
Open to all eligible voters in Kane County. Please see long description for dates/times. Voting and registration is located on 2nd floor of Main Library.
The Taxman Cometh - Key Features of the One Big Beautiful Bill that Affect You
Sat, Mar 07, 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Library - Elgin Room
Harry Eng (CPA/EA) explains what’s new, what’s changing, and how the “big, beautiful bill” impacts your taxes. With 5 weeks until the filing deadline, get your questions answered professionally.
Muévete con Intención💜 - sesión de yoga en español
Sat, Mar 07, 11:00am - 12:30pm
South Elgin Branch - South Elgin - Hoffer Meeting Room
Acompáñanos a una sesión de yoga que honra la fortaleza y el bienestar de las mujeres Latinas durante el Mes de la Historia de las Mujeres.
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Read to Rover for K - 8: Rakow Branch - Rakow Branch
Sat, Mar 07, 1:00pm - 1:15pm
Rakow Branch - Rakow - Children's Area
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
Sat, Mar 07, 1:15pm - 1:30pm
Rakow Branch - Rakow - Children's Area
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
Sat, Mar 07, 1:30pm - 1:45pm
Rakow Branch - Rakow - Children's Area
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
Sat, Mar 07, 1:45pm - 2:00pm
Rakow Branch - Rakow - Children's Area
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.
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Kandi Beads & Candy for Grades 6-12
Sat, Mar 07, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Main Library - Studio 270
Make customized kandi bead bracelets and enjoy some candy! All supplies are provided.
Read to Rover for K - 8: Rakow Branch - Rakow Branch
Sat, Mar 07, 2:00pm - 2:15pm
Rakow Branch - Rakow - Children's Area
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
Sat, Mar 07, 2:15pm - 2:30pm
Rakow Branch - Rakow - Children's Area
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
Sat, Mar 07, 2:30pm - 2:45pm
Rakow Branch - Rakow - Children's Area
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
Sat, Mar 07, 2:45pm - 3:00pm
Rakow Branch - Rakow - Children's Area
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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