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Olmec Origins Guided Tour

2025-01-31 11:00:00 2025-01-31 12:00:00 America/Chicago Olmec Origins Guided Tour Join us for a guided tour of this unique exhibit. After a brief history of the Olmecs, we will visit a portion of the exhibit reflecting on the artist and their vision behind the creation Main Library -

Friday, January 31
11:00am - 12:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-01-31 11:00:00 2025-01-31 12:00:00 America/Chicago Olmec Origins Guided Tour Join us for a guided tour of this unique exhibit. After a brief history of the Olmecs, we will visit a portion of the exhibit reflecting on the artist and their vision behind the creation Main Library -

Join us for a guided tour of this unique exhibit. After a brief history of the Olmecs, we will visit a portion of the exhibit reflecting on the artist and their vision behind the creation

In partnership with the Mexican Cultural Center of DuPage, the Library will host 33 large, artisan Olmec heads that represent individual artists’ sense of Mexican cultural history as well their home cities. Olmec artists represent many of the 2026 World Cup hosting cities in Mexico, Canada and the United States. The Olmecs were one of the earliest known major Mesoamerican civilizations and laid the foundation for the Mexican cultures that followed. Many people have come to learn about the Olmec culture via their art, including the colossal heads.

Tours run approx. 45-60 minutes.

AGE GROUP: | Family | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | History | Exhibits | Cultural | Community | Adult Programs |

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Main Library

Phone: 847-742-2411

Hours

Today's hours

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

Mon, Jan 27 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Jan 28 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Jan 29 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Jan 30 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Jan 31 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Feb 01 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Feb 02 12:00PM to 5:00PM

Upcoming Events

Cancelled
Thu, Jan 30, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library
Piano performance in the lobby by volunteer community members.

Thu, Jan 30, 10:30am - 11:00am
Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms ABC
Join us for an interactive storytime! Best for kids birth-6 with an adult caregiver. All ages are welcome. Drop-in!

Thu, Jan 30, 10:30am - 11:15am
Rakow Branch
Children will develop fine motor skills as we have fun learning to draw!
Registration is now closed

Thu, Jan 30, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Mobile Services - Sprinter
Please find us on the corner of Sherwood Ave and Oakhill Rd. Elgin IL 60120.

Thu, Jan 30, 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Grove Room
Free tax preparation for individuals & families who qualify for the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program.

Thu, Jan 30, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms ABC
Join us for a transformative journey of relaxation and rejuvenation through the power of sound. Presenter Natalie uses singing bowls, chimes and drums to promote deep relaxation and inner harmony.

Thu, Jan 30, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - Computer Training Room
In this series, learn how to use Microsoft Excel to manipulate, format, and organize numbers and other types of data. Sponsored by Comcast Internet Essentials.
Registration is now closed

Fri, Jan 31, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library
Join us for a guided tour of this unique exhibit. After a brief history of the Olmecs, we will visit a portion of the exhibit reflecting on the artist and their vision behind the creation