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Stories at Lords Park Zoo

Under the Hickory Tree
2025-08-07 11:30:00 2025-08-07 12:00:00 America/Chicago Stories at Lords Park Zoo Bring a blanket or chair to sit on and listen to a 30 minute storytime about different animal friends. Lords Park Zoo 325 Hiawatha Dr. Elgin, IL 60120 In The Community -

Thursday, August 07
11:30am - 12:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-08-07 11:30:00 2025-08-07 12:00:00 America/Chicago Stories at Lords Park Zoo Bring a blanket or chair to sit on and listen to a 30 minute storytime about different animal friends. Lords Park Zoo 325 Hiawatha Dr. Elgin, IL 60120 In The Community -

Bring a blanket or chair to sit on and listen to a 30 minute storytime about different animal friends. Lords Park Zoo 325 Hiawatha Dr. Elgin, IL 60120

In the event of bad weather, storytime will move indoors to the Lords Park Zoo cowshed.

AGE GROUP: | Preschool | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | Storytimes | Community |

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Wed, Aug 06, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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Bookmobile Stop: Willow Lake Estates
Wed, Aug 06, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Mobile Services
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Wed, Aug 06, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
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¿Qué es la tutela? - en español
Wed, Aug 06, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
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Go Bilingual de verano en la Biblioteca - Go Bilingual Summer at the Library
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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.
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Walking Book Club - Be Ready When the Luck Happens: a memoir by Ina Garten
Wed, Aug 06, 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.
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Google Tools: Docs
Wed, Aug 06, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
New date Thursday, August 07, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Main Library
Learn how to create, edit, and share word processing documents using Google Docs. Sponsored by Comcast Internet Essentials.
Device Advice
Thu, Aug 07, 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.
Piano Performance - Steve Yoder
Thu, Aug 07, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Lobby - Piano
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Selling on eBay
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Main Library - Elgin Room
Learn how to create an auction, employ selling strategies to maximize profit, navigate eBay's rules and earn seller ratings that boost future business.
Stories at Lords Park Zoo - Under the Hickory Tree
Thu, Aug 07, 11:30am - 12:00pm
In The Community
Bring a blanket or chair to sit on and listen to a 30 minute storytime about different animal friends. Lords Park Zoo 325 Hiawatha Dr. Elgin, IL 60120
Book Bike: Stories At Lords Park Zoo
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Thu, Aug 07, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
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Thu, Aug 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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1000 Books Before Kindergarten Graduation Party
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Has your child finished the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program? Congratulations! Join us for a special party for graduates of this Early Literacy program.
Registration is now closed
MS Excel Series
Thu, Aug 07, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
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Registration is now closed
Grupo de Conversación para la Ciudadanía en inglés - En la biblioteca
Thu, Aug 07, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Conference Room
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Google Tools: Docs
Thu, Aug 07, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - Computer Training Room
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