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How to Help a Friend

Domestic Violence Awareness Month
2025-10-18 11:00:00 2025-10-18 12:00:00 America/Chicago How to Help a Friend What do you do if you suspect your friend’s partner is controlling, and/or violent? How can you help? Includes basic domestic violence information and ways to help. In both English & Spanish. R South Elgin Branch - South Elgin - Hoffer Meeting Room

Saturday, October 18
11:00am - 12:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-10-18 11:00:00 2025-10-18 12:00:00 America/Chicago How to Help a Friend What do you do if you suspect your friend’s partner is controlling, and/or violent? How can you help? Includes basic domestic violence information and ways to help. In both English & Spanish. R South Elgin Branch - South Elgin - Hoffer Meeting Room

South Elgin Branch

South Elgin - Hoffer Meeting Room

What do you do if you suspect your friend’s partner is controlling, and/or violent? How can you help? Includes basic domestic violence information and ways to help. In both English & Spanish. R

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Dinosaur Explorer Exhibit
Mon, Oct 20, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Main Library
Dinosaur Explorer journeys through the wildest, wackiest, and most wonderous dinosaurs and examines human physiology through the lens of these magnificent creatures.  Produced by Imagine.
Computers 101 Series
Mon, Oct 20, 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.
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TechKnow Mobile Stop: Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church - EPEL Playgroup
Mon, Oct 20, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Mobile Services - Sprinter
330 Griswold St, Elgin, IL 60123
Singer Featherweight Friends
Mon, Oct 20, 11:30am - 4:30pm
Main Library - Sally Lee Fox & Eagle Rooms
Come sew with fellow Singer Featherweight machine users, make new friends, learn new tips and tricks. Please bring your own machine and supplies. Ideas & suggestions offered Registration Recommended
TechKnow Mobile Stop: Greater Family Health
Mon, Oct 20, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Mobile Services - Sprinter
373 Summit St, Elgin, IL 60120
Bookmobile Stop: Century Oaks Park
Mon, Oct 20, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Mobile Services - Bookmobile
Bookmobile stop: 1300 N McLean Blvd – at Sheffield Dr. – Elgin 60123 – 3:00-3:45
Bookmobile Stop: Hunter’s Ridge Apartments
Mon, Oct 20, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Mobile Services - Bookmobile
Bookmobile stop: Hunter’s Ridge Apts. – southeast parking lot – 1068 Todd Farm Rd. - Elgin 60123 – 4:00-4:45
Tween Time: Halloween Perler Bead Creations- Grades: 3-6 - South Elgin Branch
Mon, Oct 20, 4:45pm - 5:30pm
South Elgin Branch - South Elgin - Shales Children's Activity Room
Register to join in creating Perler beads with a Halloween theme.
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Bookmobile Stop: Mark Avenue/Greater Grace Church
Mon, Oct 20, 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Mobile Services - Bookmobile
Bookmobile stop: Mark Ave./Greater Grace Church – 991 Deborah Ave. – Elgin 60123 – 5:00-5:45
Evening Chess Club
Mon, Oct 20, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - 2nd Floor - Behind Elevators
Join fellow chess players of all ages and skill levels on the 1st and 3rd Monday of the month for this open play program! Chess sets will be provided.
ASL Practice Club - American Sign Language
Mon, Oct 20, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Meadows Community Room C
Opportunity to practice & build your signing skills in a fun, supportive environment! NOTE THIS IS NOT A CLASS, but a group of people with varying degrees of proficiency helping each other practice!
Concert Guest Pass: Chamber Music on the Fox - Homecoming: Beloved Chamber Music Experiences
Mon, Oct 20, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
In The Community
Guest pass to attend the CMOTF performance at First Congregational Church of Elgin - 256 Chicago Street, Elgin
Contemporary Book Group - The Lotus Shoes by Jane Yang
Mon, Oct 20, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - Grove Room
The Contemporary Book Group meets monthly to discuss current, interesting books in assorted genres. Meetings are held the third Monday of the month at 7:00 p.m. in the Grove Room at the Main Library.
Dinosaur Explorer Exhibit
Tue, Oct 21, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Main Library
Dinosaur Explorer journeys through the wildest, wackiest, and most wonderous dinosaurs and examines human physiology through the lens of these magnificent creatures.  Produced by Imagine.
The Music Salon - with Jim Kendros
Tue, Oct 21, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms AB
Music appreciation with acclaimed Composer and Music Researcher Jim Kendros. Enjoy dynamic, enjoyable and highly informative presentations on some of the great composers and their music. Register
Career Coach in the Library
Tue, Oct 21, 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, Oct 21, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Mobile Services - Bookmobile
Bookmobile stop: State Street Towers – main entrance – 104 S. State St. – Elgin 60123 – 2:00-2:45
TechKnow Mobile Stop: Well Child Center
Tue, Oct 21, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Mobile Services - Sprinter
Well Child Center - 620 Wing St, Elgin, IL 60123
Bookmobile Stop: Eastside Neighborhood Garden
Tue, Oct 21, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Mobile Services - Bookmobile
Bookmobile stop: Eastside Neighborhood Garden – Borsford Pl., near Channing & Division – Elgin 60120 – 3:00-3:45
Bookmobile Stop: Buena Vista Apartments & Townhomes
Tue, Oct 21, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Mobile Services - Bookmobile
Bookmobile stop: Buena Vista Apts. & Townhomes – Large playground in back off Amanda Cr. – Elgin 60123 - 4:00-4:45
Teen Volunteer Orientation
Tue, Oct 21, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Main Library
This session is a teen volunteer orientation only. We'll go over the program as well as volunteer expectations. Please meet in Community Room A.
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Haunted Escape Room for Grades 7-12
Tue, Oct 21, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Main Library - Sally Lee Fox & Eagle Rooms
You are trapped in a haunted house! Can you work together with other teens to solve puzzles and open the locks imprisoning you? Hurry - it will soon be too late!
Teen Volunteer Hour
Tue, Oct 21, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Main Library
Make a difference by completing a hands-on volunteer project that benefits the library or the local community. Teen volunteers must complete the teen volunteer orientation before participating.
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Veteran Voices: Panel Discussion
Tue, Oct 21, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms AB
Please join us to hear our panel of veterans discuss their service to our country and answer questions from our moderator and the audience.
Grupo de Conversación en Inglés en línea o en la Biblioteca - English Conversation Group -Main Library and Zoom
Tue, Oct 21, 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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MS Word Series
Tue, Oct 21, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - Computer Training Room
In this series, learn the fundamentals of Microsoft Word to create, format, edit and design. Sponsored by Comcast Internet Essentials.
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