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Aberrations in American Architecture

What WERE They Thinking?

2025-05-15 19:00:00 2025-05-15 20:00:00 America/Chicago Aberrations in American Architecture Architecture need not conform to traditional designs. Join Architectural Historian Rebecca Hunter, to take a look at the odd, the unusual, the unfortunate and the fantastic! Please Register Main Library - Elgin Room

Thursday, May 15
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-05-15 19:00:00 2025-05-15 20:00:00 America/Chicago Aberrations in American Architecture Architecture need not conform to traditional designs. Join Architectural Historian Rebecca Hunter, to take a look at the odd, the unusual, the unfortunate and the fantastic! Please Register Main Library - Elgin Room

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Elgin Room

Architecture need not conform to traditional designs. Join Architectural Historian Rebecca Hunter, to take a look at the odd, the unusual, the unfortunate and the fantastic! Please Register

Style can be a matter of personal taste and can contribute to or be detrimental to existing neighborhoods and communities.

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EVENT TYPE: | History | Adult Programs |

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Wed, Jun 24, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Main Library
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Bounce & Rhyme Storytime - Ages 0-3
Wed, Jun 24, 9:30am - 10:00am
South Elgin Branch - South Elgin - Shales Children's Activity Room
Bring your little ones for a fun and engaging storytime! Enjoy simple stories, songs, rhymes, and movement that support early language development. Best for ages 0-3 years old with an adult caregiver.
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Tiny Tales
Wed, Jun 24, 10:00am - 10:30am
Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms ABC
Enjoy an interactive storytime with your child that includes books, songs, music, and movement. For ages birth - age 2 with an adult caregiver. Drop-in program! No registration required.
Budding Bookworms Preschool Storytime - Ages 3-5
Wed, Jun 24, 10:15am - 10:45am
South Elgin Branch - South Elgin - Shales Children's Activity Room
Join us for a fun preschool storytime filled with stories, songs and movement! This program helps build early literacy skills while encouraging listening and social development. Best for ages 3-5.
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Patio Playtime
Wed, Jun 24, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Main Library
Designed for toddlers and preschoolers, this open-ended playtime encourages imagination and fun on our KidSpace outdoor patio. Drop in and play—weather permitting!
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Summer Discover: Let's Play Outside! - Grades: 1-8 - Inflatable Fun Fest!
Wed, Jun 24, 11:00am - 6:00pm
New date Wednesday, July 01, 11:00am - 6:00pm
Rakow Branch
Drop by for some outdoor fun climbing through a 71 foot inflatable and other fun yard games! We can't wait to see you!
Tech Mobile Stop: Lords Park - The Great Tech Escape
Wed, Jun 24, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Mobile Services
Lords Park, Elgin, IL 60120
Summer Discover: Drop-In for Bike Safety Fun! Grades: K-5 - Rakow Branch
Wed, Jun 24, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Rakow Branch - Rakow - Corridor
Stop by for bike safety tips, create a license plate for your bike, and ride a special stationary bike. No registration.
Hello Kitty & Sanrio Crafternoon (Grades 6-12)
Wed, Jun 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Studio 270
Make a felt Cinnamoroll keychain, a Perler bead Hello Kitty, character buttons, and more cute merch!
Pinochle Club
Wed, Jun 24, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
South Elgin Branch - South Elgin - Hoffer Meeting Room
Come join us for Pinochle play. Emphasis will be on three person single deck three card widow version however other versions may also be played.
Bookmobile Stop: Randall Ridge Park
Wed, Jun 24, 3:15pm - 4:00pm
Mobile Services
2835 Winchester Dr. Elgin
Bookmobile Stop: Meier Park
Wed, Jun 24, 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Mobile Services
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Lotería at the Park - Bilingual - Lotería en el Parque - Bilingüe
Wed, Jun 24, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
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Wed, Jun 24, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
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Rakow Branch
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Bookmobile Stop: Settlers Park
Wed, Jun 24, 6:45pm - 7:30pm
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Walking Book Club - Water Moon by Samantha Sotto Yambao
Wed, Jun 24, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - Grove Room
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German Conversation Group - Hybrid
Wed, Jun 24, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
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Herzlich willkommen! Practice or improve your conversation skills with other German speakers. Barbara Laane will be facilitating the conversation with different relevant themes.
Earth Matters: Rethink the Future Exhibition
Thu, Jun 25, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Main Library
Explore our changing planet through a different lens, immerse yourself in incredible ecosystems and learn how the smallest of actions can have a big impact on our natural world.
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Thu, Jun 25, 9:30am - 11:30am
Main Library - 2nd Floor - Behind Elevators
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, Jun 25, 10:00am - 12:00pm
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Thu, Jun 25, 10:00am - 10:45am
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Mobile Services
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Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms ABC
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