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STEAM on Wheels at Festival Park - Ages 6-10

STEAM Sobre Ruedas - Para edades de 6 a 10 años
2025-05-08 17:30:00 2025-05-08 18:30:00 America/Chicago STEAM on Wheels at Festival Park - Ages 6-10 Festival Park - 132 S Grove Ave, Elgin, IL 60120 In The Community - In the Community

Thursday, May 08
5:30pm - 6:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-05-08 17:30:00 2025-05-08 18:30:00 America/Chicago STEAM on Wheels at Festival Park - Ages 6-10 Festival Park - 132 S Grove Ave, Elgin, IL 60120 In The Community - In the Community

In The Community

In the Community

Festival Park - 132 S Grove Ave, Elgin, IL 60120

Join us at Elgin's Festival Park for a passive bilingual STEAM program!

A STEAM-based activity will be set up to challenge the creativity of our participants. 

Registration for this event is not required, but space and activities will be limited based on supply. 

¡Acompáñanos en el Festival Park de Elgin para un programa de STEAM bilingüe!

Se organizará una actividad basada en STEAM para estimular la creatividad de nuestros participantes.

No es necesario inscribirse para este evento, pero el cupo y las actividades serán limitados según la disponibilidad.

AGE GROUP: | Elementary School |

EVENT TYPE: | Computer & Technology | Activity |

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Rakow Branch - Rakow - Large Exhibit Area
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Registration is now closed
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Registration is now closed
All About Eve - Film Screening
Wed, May 07, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
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Registration is now closed
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Computers 101 Series
Thu, May 08, 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
Elgin Men's Shed
Thu, May 08, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
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TechKnow Mobile Stop: Coleman Elementary School
Thu, May 08, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
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Thu, May 08, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
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STEAM on Wheels at Festival Park - Ages 6-10 - STEAM Sobre Ruedas - Para edades de 6 a 10 años
Thu, May 08, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
In The Community - In the Community
Festival Park - 132 S Grove Ave, Elgin, IL 60120
TechKnow Mobile Stop: Festival Park
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Mobile Services - Sprinter
132 S Grove Ave, Elgin, IL 60120
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Audio Lab - Digital Media Lab (Grades 7-12)
Thu, May 08, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
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Thu, May 08, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
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Thu, May 08, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - Computer Training Room
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Registration is now closed
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