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Rakow Readers
2025-06-23 13:30:00 2025-06-23 14:30:00 America/Chicago Rakow Readers Join us in the Shales Living Room for a lively discussion of a Table for Two by Amor Towles in May, and The Curse of Pietro Houdini by Derek B. Miller in June. Rakow Branch - Rakow - Shales Living Room

Monday, June 23
1:30pm - 2:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-06-23 13:30:00 2025-06-23 14:30:00 America/Chicago Rakow Readers Join us in the Shales Living Room for a lively discussion of a Table for Two by Amor Towles in May, and The Curse of Pietro Houdini by Derek B. Miller in June. Rakow Branch - Rakow - Shales Living Room

Rakow Branch

Rakow - Shales Living Room

Join us in the Shales Living Room for a lively discussion of a Table for Two by Amor Towles in May, and The Curse of Pietro Houdini by Derek B. Miller in June.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Book Clubs & Discussion Groups |

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Rakow Branch
Phone: 847-531-7271
Hours

Today's hours

We're open 9:00AM to 8:00PM

Mon, Jul 28 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jul 29 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jul 30 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jul 31 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Aug 01 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Aug 02 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Aug 03 12:00PM to 5:00PM
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Upcoming Events

Summer Story Mix for Birth-6
Thu, Jul 31, 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.
Cancelled
Piano Performance - Steve Yoder
Thu, Jul 31, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library
Piano performance in the lobby by volunteer community members.
Patio Playtime
Thu, Jul 31, 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!
Save on Subcriptions
Thu, Jul 31, 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Library - Computer Training Room
Learn how you can save money on streaming services, apps, programs, and phone plan subscriptions!
Registration is now closed
Summer Art Explorers: Kandinsky & Synesthesia - Grades K-6 (In Person)- Registration required.
Thu, Jul 31, 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! We'll use our senses to create abstract art like Kandinsky!
Registration is now closed
On the Strangeness and Wonder of Our Brains with Pria Anand
Thu, Jul 31, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual
You’re invited to a fascinating conversation w/ neurologist & author Pria Anand to chat about her new book The Mind Electric: A Neurologist on the Strangeness and Wonder of Our Brains. Please register
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Summer Art Explorers: Kandinsky & Synesthesia - Grades K-5 (In Person)- Registration required.
Thu, Jul 31, 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! We'll use our senses to create abstract art like Kandinsky!
Registration is now closed
Bracelet Making Crafternoon (Grades 7-12) - Rakow Branch
Thu, Jul 31, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Rakow Branch - Rakow - Shales Living Room
Let's make bedazzling bracelets! Registration encouraged, but not required. Drop-ins are welcome. Grades 7-12.
Cancelled
TechKnow Mobile Stop: Coleman Elementary School
Thu, Jul 31, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Mobile Services
Please find us on the corner of Sherwood Ave and Oakhill Rd. Elgin IL 60120.
Teen Movie Night: A Minecraft Movie (Grades 7-12)
Thu, Jul 31, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Studio 270
Watch A Minecraft Movie and enjoy delicious popcorn! Grades 7-12. No registration required.
MS Excel Series
Thu, Jul 31, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
South Elgin Branch
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.
Registration is now closed
Curious Kids Club Drop-In - No Registration Required K-6
Fri, Aug 01, 11:00am - 11:45am
Main Library - Sally Lee Fox & Eagle Rooms
Bring your curiosity and join us for a different theme or activity each time as we explore. This is a Drop-In Program. No Registration Required.
Book Bike: Elgin Farmers Market
Fri, Aug 01, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Mobile Services
Location: South Riverside Drive
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