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Device Advice
2025-08-21 09:30:00 2025-08-21 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. Rakow Branch - Rakow - Computer Cafe

Thursday, August 21
9:30am - 11:30am

Add to Calendar 2025-08-21 09:30:00 2025-08-21 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. Rakow Branch - Rakow - Computer Cafe

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.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

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

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Rakow Branch
Phone: 847-531-7271
Hours

Today's hours

We're open 9:00AM to 8:00PM

Mon, Aug 18 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Aug 19 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Aug 20 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Aug 21 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Aug 22 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Aug 23 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Aug 24 12:00PM to 5:00PM
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Upcoming Events

Elgin Genealogical Society Research Assistance
Wed, Aug 20, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Library - 2nd Floor - Genealogy
Receive one-on-one genealogy assistance from Elgin Genealogical Society volunteers.
Bookmobile Stop: Willow Lake Estates
Wed, Aug 20, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Mobile Services
Bookmobile stop: Willow Lakes Estates – club house – 161 W. River Road – Elgin 60123 – 2:00-2:45
Bookmobile Stop: Highbury Drive
Wed, Aug 20, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Mobile Services
Bookmobile stop: Highbury Dr., east of Waverly – Elgin 60120 – 3:00-3:45
Bookmobile Stop: Woodview Circle
Wed, Aug 20, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Mobile Services
Bookmobile stop: Woodview Circle – corner of Woodview Cr. & Chicago St., Elgin 60120 – 4:00-4:45
Bookmobile Stop: Crestwood Apartments of Elgin
Wed, Aug 20, 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Mobile Services
Bookmobile stop: Crestwood Apts. of Elgin – info office – 45 Poplar Creek Dr. – Elgin 60120 – 5:00-5:45
Returning to Romance Through Food and Flirty Fun in Fiction - with Casey McQuiston
Wed, Aug 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual
Bring an appetite for sizzling drama as we discuss New York Times bestselling author Casey McQuiston's latest romantic comedy, The Pairing. Please register.
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Walking Book Club - Be Ready When the Luck Happens: a memoir by Ina Garten
Wed, Aug 20, 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.
Google Suite Alternatives & Digital Notetaking
Wed, Aug 20, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Computer Training Room
Learn about online/offline alternatives to Google docs, drive, and sheets. As well as how digital tools can help organize your life. From project trackers and meal planning, to life tasks and more!
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Device Advice
Thu, Aug 21, 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.
Search Like a Librarian
Thu, Aug 21, 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Library - Computer Training Room
Learn how to get the most out of your research by using different search engines, AI chatbots, databases, and how to verify facts in this class.
TechKnow Mobile Stop: Smart Wash Lavanderia
Thu, Aug 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Mobile Services - Sprinter
425 Dundee Ave. – Elgin 60120
Summer Concert on the Lawn - Soda
Thu, Aug 21, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Outdoor Stage
Enjoy one of Chicago's tightest & most popular bands rocking all of your favorite classic current hits. Bring a picnic dinner & blanket or chairs. Sammy's Food Truck also available for food purchase.
Grupo de Conversación para la Ciudadanía en inglés - En la biblioteca
Thu, Aug 21, 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.
This event is full
Elgin Genealogical Society
Thu, Aug 21, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - Grove Room
Semi-monthly meeting of the Elgin Genealogical Society. No registration required.
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