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Armchair Generals
2025-02-10 11:45:00 2025-02-10 13:15:00 America/Chicago Armchair Generals Monthly Civil War discussion group. No registration. Main Library - Meadows Community Room C

Monday, February 10
11:45am - 1:15pm

Add to Calendar 2025-02-10 11:45:00 2025-02-10 13:15:00 America/Chicago Armchair Generals Monthly Civil War discussion group. No registration. Main Library - Meadows Community Room C

Main Library

Meadows Community Room C

Monthly Civil War discussion group. No registration.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Older Adult Interest | History | Films | Book Clubs & Discussion Groups | Adult Programs |

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Main Library
Phone: 847-742-2411
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We're open 9:00AM to 9:00PM

Mon, Feb 10 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Feb 11 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Feb 12 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Feb 13 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Feb 14 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Feb 15 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Feb 16 12:00PM to 5:00PM
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Move n' Play - Ages 1-2 years old
Mon, Feb 10, 9:30am - 10:30am
Rakow Branch
Gross and fine motor play for littles as they have fun making new friends. Ages 1-2 years old with adult caregiver.
Bookmobile Stop: South Elgin branch
Mon, Feb 10, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Mobile Services
Bookmobile Stop in Freshway parking lot
Elgin Genealogical Society Writers' Group
Mon, Feb 10, 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - Conference Room
A special interest group that encourages and assists with writing family stories and histories. Participants share their stories for help with ideas, clarification, and resources.
TechKnow Mobile Stop: Zion Lutheran Church
Mon, Feb 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Mobile Services
Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church - 330 Griswold St, Elgin, IL 60123
Café para Padres- en español- Parents Cafe- In Spanish
Mon, Feb 10, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Main Library - Meadows Community Room B
Son reuniones donde las personas hablan, participan activamente y escuchan sobre temas como los desafíos y las victorias de criar a una familia, a través de la autorreflexión y el aprendizaje.
Registration is now closed
Armchair Generals
Mon, Feb 10, 11:45am - 1:15pm
Main Library - Meadows Community Room C
Monthly Civil War discussion group. No registration.
Spanish Café / Conversation Group - Café en Español / Grupo de Conversación
Mon, Feb 10, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Main Library - Meadows Community Room A
Come, learn and practice Spanish! Intermediate level participants will practice conversations in Spanish by doing activities in the library or visiting places in the community.
Registration is now closed
Bookmobile Stop: Century Oaks Park
Mon, Feb 10, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Mobile Services
Bookmobile stop: 1300 N McLean Blvd – at Sheffield Dr. – Elgin 60123 – 3:00-3:45
Bookmobile Stop: Hunter’s Ridge Apartments
Mon, Feb 10, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Mobile Services
Bookmobile stop: Hunter’s Ridge Apts. – southeast parking lot – 1068 Todd Farm Rd. - Elgin 60123 – 4:00-4:45
Bookmobile Stop: Mark Avenue/Greater Grace Church
Mon, Feb 10, 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Mobile Services
Bookmobile stop: Mark Ave./Greater Grace Church – 991 Deborah Ave. – Elgin 60123 – 5:00-5:45
Valentine's Day Coloring Club: - Creativity, Card Making & Cookies!
Mon, Feb 10, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Meadows Community Room C
Join us for a relaxing evening of coloring and creating valentines for your sweetheart.
This event is full
Great Books Discussion Group - Hybrid
Mon, Feb 10, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - Conference Room,Info Serv - Zoom
Co-sponsored by the American Association of University Women Elgin Area Branch. Click on the event title for a list of assigned books. Facilitated by Barbara Njus and Gail Cohen. Please Register.
Bounce & Rhyme Storytime - Ages 1-3 years old
Tue, Feb 11, 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, Feb 11, 10:00am - 10:30am
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
Congressional Mobile Office Hours
Tue, Feb 11, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Main Library - Lobby - Concierge
Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi’s staff will be available to discuss and assist with federal issues you and your family are facing.
Computers 101 Series
Tue, Feb 11, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Computer Training Room
New to computers or need a refresher on how to get started? Learn how to use the mouse and keyboard, pick up basic computer skills and browse the internet in this series. Sponsored by Comcast.
Registration is now closed
Budding Bookworms Preschool Storytime - Ages 3-5 years old
Tue, Feb 11, 10:45am - 11:15am
Rakow Branch
Preschoolers will enjoy stories, songs, and activities. Ages 3-5 years old
Registration is now closed
TechKnow Mobile Stop: Hanover Landing
Tue, Feb 11, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Mobile Services - Sprinter
711 E Chicago Street, Elgin IL 60120
Bookmobile Stop: Westwind Towers
Tue, Feb 11, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Mobile Services
Bookmobile stop: State Street Towers – main entrance – 104 S. State St. – Elgin 60123 – 2:00-2:45
Bookmobile Stop: Eastside Neighborhood Garden
Tue, Feb 11, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Mobile Services
Bookmobile stop: Eastside Neighborhood Garden – Borsford Pl., near Channing & Division – Elgin 60120 – 3:00-3:45
TechKnow Mobile Stop: Mobile Food Pantry
Tue, Feb 11, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Mobile Services - Sprinter
901 Center Street Elgin, IL 60120
Elgin Area Memory Cafe'
Tue, Feb 11, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
In The Community
Those with dementia and their care partners are invited for a social event and resources at South Elgin Public Works Building, 1000 Bowes Rd. RSVP 847-289-5848.
K-Pop Afternoon for Grades 6-12
Tue, Feb 11, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms AB
Are you a fan of BTS, Blackpink, Stray Kids, or other K-pop groups? Come enjoy your favorite K-pop songs while you make buttons, shrink-plastic charms, and other crafts.
Rakow Read & Explore Book Club - Grades: 3-5 - The Eyes & The Impossible By: Dave Eggers
Tue, Feb 11, 4:45pm - 5:45pm
Rakow Branch
We are thrilled to offer a kid's book club! This program is a 4-week series that combines reading, critical thinking, and hands-on activities to enrich the experience.
Pizza & Books
Tue, Feb 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Studio 270*
Share your current favorite, listen to what others are reading, and learn about new teen books you will love, and of course, pizza. Registration Required.
Dystopian Tropes from an Indigenous Perspective - In Conversation with Waubgeshig Rice
Tue, Feb 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual
You’re invited to a riveting conversation with Waubgeshig Rice to chat about his newest book Moon of the Turning Leaves, bestseller Moon of the Crusted Snow's hotly anticipated sequel. Please register
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Spanglish Book Club - Club de Lectura Spanglish
Tue, Feb 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Conference Room
Acompáñanos mientras discutimos el título de este mes. Conversación en español y inglés. Recoge tu libro o Kindle en la sección de español para adultos.
Grupo de Conversación en Inglés en línea o en la Biblioteca - English Conversation Group -Main Library and Zoom
Tue, Feb 11, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Meadows Community Room C
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
Library Board Meeting
Tue, Feb 11, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Elgin Room
Monthly meeting of the Library Board which is generally held on the second Tuesday of the month.
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