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Fresh Air Fridays
2025-07-25 15:30:00 2025-07-25 16:30:00 America/Chicago Fresh Air Fridays Calling all Nature Rangers! Join us for a hike at a local forest preserve or nature center. Please register. In The Community - In the Community

Friday, July 25
3:30pm - 4:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-07-25 15:30:00 2025-07-25 16:30:00 America/Chicago Fresh Air Fridays Calling all Nature Rangers! Join us for a hike at a local forest preserve or nature center. Please register. In The Community - In the Community

In The Community

In the Community

Calling all Nature Rangers! Join us for a hike at a local forest preserve or nature center. Please register.

July 18th - Dick Young Forest Preserve - 39W115 Main St, Batavia, IL 

July 25th - Otter Creek Forest Preserve - 37W870 Hopps Rd, Elgin, IL 

August 15th- Burnidge Forest Preserve - 14N035 Combs Rd., Elgin

August 22nd- Bluff Spring Fen - 945 Bluff City Blvd., Elgin, IL. The Fen is only accessible through Bluff City cemetery, for parking, head to the rear on Lawndale which curves slightly to the right and becomes Dell Ave.

The rustic, single-file trails will not accommodate assistive devices such as strollers or wheelchairs. Closed toe shoes are recommended.

 

AGE GROUP: | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | Nature & Science | Health & Wellness | Activity |

TAGS: | Nature Rangers |

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We're open 9:00AM to 5:30PM

Mon, Jul 21 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Tue, Jul 22 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Wed, Jul 23 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Thu, Jul 24 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Fri, Jul 25 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sat, Jul 26 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sun, Jul 27 9:00AM to 5:30PM
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Upcoming Events

Let's Play! - Ages 3-5 years old
Fri, Jul 25, 10:00am - 11:00am
Rakow Branch - Rakow - Lawn
Ages 3-5 Join us OUTSIDE for fun outdoor activities. Dress appropriately and come ready to play and have fun!
Drop In and DRAW with Ms. Carrie - Grades 2-6 (In person)
Fri, Jul 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Sally Lee Fox & Eagle Rooms
Do you love to draw? Ms. Carrie does. DROP IN for a drawing club where you can learn to draw a few items & then have time to color & share your creations. Each session will have a unique theme.
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Teen Volunteers
Fri, Jul 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library
Teen Volunteer Sessions
Book Bike: Elgin Farmers Market
Fri, Jul 25, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Mobile Services
Location: South Riverside Drive
Fresh Air Fridays
Fri, Jul 25, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
In The Community - In the Community
Calling all Nature Rangers! Join us for a hike at a local forest preserve or nature center. Please register.
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Empower Your Business: Conquering Small Business Essentials - Empodera tu negocio: Dominando lo esencial
Sat, Jul 26, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Main Library - Grove Room
Join us for an engaging workshop where you'll learn the essential steps to start your own business. The presentation will also be in Spanish. Registration not required.
Manga and Anime Club (Grades 7-12)
Sat, Jul 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Studio 270
Drop by to make buttons and tiny merch featuring your favorite characters from Demon Slayer, My Hero Academia, Spy x Family, and more. Bonus: you'll get to watch anime and take home Japanese candy!
Being Bilingual Rocks! with Alina Celeste & Mi Amigo Hamlet - ¡Un concierto familiar bilingüe!/ A Bilingual Family Concert
Sat, Jul 26, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms ABC
¡Únanse a Alina Celeste y Mi Amigo Hamlet para una celebración musical en 2 idiomas!/ Join Alina Celeste and Mi Amigo Hamlet for a musical celebration in 2 languages!
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