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Search Like a Librarian
2025-06-18 10:30:00 2025-06-18 11:30:00 America/Chicago Search Like a Librarian Learn how to get the most out of your research by using different search engines, AI tools, databases, and how to verify facts in this class. Main Library - Conference Room

Wednesday, June 18
10:30am - 11:30am

Add to Calendar 2025-06-18 10:30:00 2025-06-18 11:30:00 America/Chicago Search Like a Librarian Learn how to get the most out of your research by using different search engines, AI tools, databases, and how to verify facts in this class. Main Library - Conference Room

Main Library

Conference Room

Learn how to get the most out of your research by using different search engines, AI tools, databases, and how to verify facts in this class.

If you are unable to attend this session, please cancel your registration.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

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Tue, Jun 17 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Jun 18 9:00AM to 9:00PM
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Fri, Jun 20 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jun 21 9:00AM to 6:00PM
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Upcoming Events

Tiny Tales
Tue, Jun 17, 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.
Patio Playtime
Tue, Jun 17, 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!
Book Bike: Adventures in the Zoo
Tue, Jun 17, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Mobile Services
Location: Lords Park Zoo
Career Coach in the Library
Tue, Jun 17, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Computer Training Room
Drop in for a consultation with a Career Coach from workNet Batavia!
Bookmobile Stop: Westwind Towers
Tue, Jun 17, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Mobile Services
Bookmobile stop: State Street Towers – main entrance – 104 S. State St. – Elgin 60123 – 2:00-2:45
TechKnow Mobile Stop: Well Child Center
Tue, Jun 17, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Mobile Services - Sprinter
Well Child Center - 620 Wing St, Elgin, IL 60123
Bookmobile Stop: Eastside Neighborhood Garden
Tue, Jun 17, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Mobile Services
Bookmobile stop: Eastside Neighborhood Garden – Borsford Pl., near Channing & Division – Elgin 60120 – 3:00-3:45
Ice Cream & Books (Grades 7-12)
Tue, Jun 17, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Studio 270
Let's discuss our favorite books and enjoy delicious ice cream! Registration encouraged, but not required. Drop-ins are welcome. Grades 7-12.
Bookmobile Stop: Buena Vista Apartments & Townhomes
Tue, Jun 17, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Mobile Services
Bookmobile stop: Buena Vista Apts. & Townhomes – Large playground in back off Amanda Cr. – Elgin 60123 - 4:00-4:45
Clases de Ciudadanía en español - Spanish Citizenship classes
Tue, Jun 17, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Elgin Room
Esta serie cubrirá las preguntas cívicas en preparación para el examen de ciudadanía. Para obtener más información, comuníquese con Annie Jarvis de YWCA (331) 442-6358. Presentado en español.
Teen Movie Night: Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark - Grades 7-12
Tue, Jun 17, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Studio 270
Watch Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark and enjoy delicious popcorn! Grades 7-12. No registration required.
Grupo de Conversación en Inglés en línea o en la Biblioteca - English Conversation Group -Hybrid-Main Library and Zoom
Tue, Jun 17, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Grove Room
Participantes de nivel intermedio, practican conversaciones en inglés, adquieren confianza y mejoran su pronunciación. El grupo es liderado por un tutor de Literacy Connection. Favor registrarse
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The Internet of Things with Arduino Cloud
Tue, Jun 17, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - Computer Training Room
Learn how to connect your projects to Arduino Cloud's Internet of Things (IoT). With IoT you can build custom dashboards to control your projects from the web, your phone, or by Alexa voice commands!
Registration is now closed
Tiny Tales
Wed, Jun 18, 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.
Search Like a Librarian
Wed, Jun 18, 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Library - Conference Room
Learn how to get the most out of your research by using different search engines, AI tools, databases, and how to verify facts in this class.
Sprinter: SLOTG Lords Park
Wed, Jun 18, 11:30am - 12:45pm
Mobile Services
Lords Park- 100 Oakwood Blvd, Elgin, IL 60120
Elgin Genealogical Society Research Assistance
Wed, Jun 18, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Library - 2nd Floor - Genealogy
Receive one-on-one genealogy assistance from Elgin Genealogical Society volunteers.
DIY Clay Monsters Crafternoon (Grades 7-12)
Wed, Jun 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Studio 270
Design and sculpt a unique monster using air-drying clay! Registration encouraged, but not required. Drop-ins are welcome. Grades 7-12.
Craft-O-Rama
Wed, Jun 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Sally Lee Fox & Eagle Rooms
Stop by and make fun crafts to take home. All materials supplied. Best for children age 3 and up. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Drop-in program!
Bookmobile Stop: Mulberry Grove Park
Wed, Jun 18, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Mobile Services
Bookmobile stop: Mulberry Grove Park – 1770 Newbridge Cr. – Elgin 60123 – 3:00-3:45
Bookmobile Stop: Rushmore Drive
Wed, Jun 18, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Mobile Services
Bookmobile stop: Rushmore Drive, Bartlett 60103 – 4:30-5:00
Bookmobile Stop: Westridge Boulevard
Wed, Jun 18, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Mobile Services
Bookmobile stop: Westridge Blvd. & Cedarfield Dr. – Bartlett 60103 – 4:00-4:30
Busy Bees: Our Native Bumbles - Rakow Branch-Outside
Wed, Jun 18, 4:45pm - 5:45pm
Rakow Branch - Rakow - Lawn
Kane County is home to eight varieties of bumble bees!
This event is full
Bookmobile Stop: Blue Heron Park
Wed, Jun 18, 5:15pm - 6:00pm
Mobile Services
Bookmobile stop: Blue Heron Park – 350 Blue Heron Way – Bartlett 60103 – 5:15-6:00
Teen Art Collab (Grades 7-12)
Wed, Jun 18, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Studio 270
Join teens from your community to collab on a group project. Artists in grades 7-12 are welcome, including writers, visual artists, musicians, actors, dancers, photographers, storytellers and more.
This event is full
Go Bilingual de verano en la Biblioteca - Go Bilingual Summer at the Library
Wed, Jun 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Meadows Community Room B
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.
Walking Book Club - Sleeping Giants by Rene Denfeld
Wed, Jun 18, 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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