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Stop Motion Animation (Grades 7-12)
2025-06-19 14:00:00 2025-06-19 15:00:00 America/Chicago Stop Motion Animation (Grades 7-12) Work alone or in a team to script and film your own stop-motion masterpiece! Registration encouraged, but not required. Drop-ins are welcome. Grades 7-12. Main Library - Studio 270

Thursday, June 19
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-06-19 14:00:00 2025-06-19 15:00:00 America/Chicago Stop Motion Animation (Grades 7-12) Work alone or in a team to script and film your own stop-motion masterpiece! Registration encouraged, but not required. Drop-ins are welcome. Grades 7-12. Main Library - Studio 270

Main Library

Studio 270

Work alone or in a team to script and film your own stop-motion masterpiece! Registration encouraged, but not required. Drop-ins are welcome. Grades 7-12.

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Device Advice
Thu, Jul 17, 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, Jul 17, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Lobby - Piano
Piano performance in the lobby by volunteer community members.
Summer Story Mix for Birth-6
Thu, Jul 17, 10:00am - 10:30am
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! No registration required.
Cut the Cable Cord
Thu, Jul 17, 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Library - Elgin Room
Tired of paying an overpriced bill? Learn about how you might be able the “cut the cable cord” in favor of popular streaming subscriptions like Netflix, Hulu and more.
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Patio Playtime
Thu, Jul 17, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Main Library
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Summer Art Explorers: Sandy's Circus! - Grades K-6 (In Person)- Registration required.
Thu, Jul 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Sally Lee Fox & Eagle Rooms
Join Ms. Carrie to explore unique art this summer. We'll learn about an artist or medium, but we'll spend most of our time MAKING ART! This session, let's go to the circus with Alexander Calder!
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TechKnow Mobile Stop: Smart Wash Lavanderia
Thu, Jul 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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Summer Discover: Doodle & Drop- Grade: 1-5 - Rakow Branch
Thu, Jul 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Rakow Branch - Rakow - Shales Living Room
Come drop in and join with others to learn some new techniques, drawing trends and just...draw!
Book Bike: Summer Learning on the Go
Thu, Jul 17, 11:30am - 12:45pm
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Location: St. Francis Park
Summer Art Explorers: Sandy's Circus! - Grades K-6 (In Person)- Registration required.
Thu, Jul 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Sally Lee Fox & Eagle Rooms
Join Ms. Carrie to explore unique art this summer. We'll learn about an artist or medium, but we'll spend most of our time MAKING ART! This session, let's go to the circus with Alexander Calder.
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Duct Tape Crafternoon (Grades 7-12) - Rakow Branch
Thu, Jul 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Rakow Branch - Rakow - Shales Living Room
Learn how to make duct-tape wallets, roses, keychains, and more! Registration encouraged, but not required. Drop-ins are welcome. Grades 7-12.
Discerning the Truth with Marie Lu - K-12 Summer Series Author (9th-12th Grade)
Thu, Jul 17, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
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Explore the intricate world of Legend with Marie Lu as she encourages readers to look beyond the surface and reveal hidden secrets. Please register.
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Tu Dinero, Tu Futuro - Your Money, Your Future
Thu, Jul 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Elgin Room
¿El dinero te confunde? ¿Los términos financieros suenan como otro idioma? No te preocupes, aquí lo vamos a aprender todo.
Beat Lab - Digital Media Lab (Grades 7-12)
Thu, Jul 17, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Studio 270 Digital Media Lab
Learn how to make your own beats on Garageband and make them sound epic. Grades 7-12. Registration required.
Summer Concert on the Lawn - The Illinois Brass Band
Thu, Jul 17, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Outdoor Stage
Come enjoy summer music to include pop, jazz, classical, film, Broadway, patriotic, & Americana selections. Bring a picnic dinner & blanket or chairs and enjoy the music. Please Register
MS Excel Series
Thu, Jul 17, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
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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.
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Grupo de Conversación para la Ciudadanía en inglés - En la biblioteca
Thu, Jul 17, 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.
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Elgin Genealogical Society
Thu, Jul 17, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - Grove Room
Semi-monthly meeting of the Elgin Genealogical Society. No registration required.
Little Listeners: Miss Carole's Macaroni Soup! - On the Outdoor Stage
Fri, Jul 18, 10:00am - 10:30am
Main Library - Outdoor Stage
Sing, dance, bounce, and bop with Miss Carole's Macaroni Soup concert! This energetic, interactive concert is perfect for kids ages 0–6. Drop-in, no registration required.
Curious Kids Club Drop-In - No Registration Required K-6
Fri, Jul 18, 11:00am - 11:45am
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