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Celebrando el Mes de la Herencia Hispana

Taller de manualidades

2025-09-24 17:00:00 2025-09-24 19:00:00 America/Chicago Celebrando el Mes de la Herencia Hispana Ven, aprende y celebra el Mes de la Herencia Hispana en la biblioteca con los talleres de manualidades de Papel Picado y de pinta caritas. Se proveerán los materiales. ¡Regístrate! Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms AB

Wednesday, September 24
5:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-09-24 17:00:00 2025-09-24 19:00:00 America/Chicago Celebrando el Mes de la Herencia Hispana Ven, aprende y celebra el Mes de la Herencia Hispana en la biblioteca con los talleres de manualidades de Papel Picado y de pinta caritas. Se proveerán los materiales. ¡Regístrate! Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms AB

Main Library

Meadows Community Rooms AB

Ven, aprende y celebra el Mes de la Herencia Hispana en la biblioteca con los talleres de manualidades de Papel Picado y de pinta caritas. Se proveerán los materiales. ¡Regístrate!

  • 23 de septiembre 
    Taller de papel picado: ¡Decora con creatividad y tradición! 
    Aprende la técnica del papel picado y echa a volar tu imaginación creando decoraciones vibrantes que ambientarán las celebraciones del Mes de la Herencia Hispana 
     
  • 24 de septiembre 
    Taller de pinta caritas: ¡Celebra la Herencia Hispana con Orgullo!

    En este taller descubrirás técnicas básicas de pintura facial, combinaciones de colores y consejos para lograr un diseño vibrante y significativo. Al finalizar, podrás lucir tu creación durante las celebraciones del Mes de la Herencia Hispana y compartir el orgullo latino de una manera creativa y festiva. 

    ¡Ven con amigos o en familia y transforma tu rostro en una obra de arte llena de identidad y color!





    Come, Learn, and Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at the Library!
    Join us for hands-on craft workshops featuring Papel Picado and Face
    Painting. Materials will be provided.

    Tuesday, September 23: Papel Picado Workshop
    Decorate with Creativity and Tradition! Learn the traditional art of papel
    picado and let your imagination soar as you create vibrant decorations
    to help set the scene for Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations.

    Wednesday, September 24: Face Painting Workshop
    Celebrate Hispanic Heritage with Pride! In this workshop, you'll explore
    basic face painting techniques, color combinations, and tips for
    creating a vibrant and meaningful design. At the end, you'll get to wear
    your creation proudly and join in the celebrations in a colorful and
    festive way.

    Bring friends or family and turn your face into a work of art full of
    identity and color!

AGE GROUP: | Family |

EVENT TYPE: | En Espanol |

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Phone: 847-742-2411
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Mon, Sep 22 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Sep 23 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Sep 24 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Sep 25 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Sep 26 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Sep 27 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Sep 28 12:00PM to 5:00PM
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Exhibición: Nuestros Héroes, Nuestras Historias - Our Heroes, Our Stories Exhibit
Tue, Sep 23, All day
Main Library
Ven y conoce los Avatares de los Héroes comunitarios. Patrocinado por la Fundación del Caucus Latino Legislativo de Illinois.
Dinosaur Explorer Exhibit
Tue, Sep 23, 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.
Baby Rhyme Time - For ages 0-11 months
Tue, Sep 23, 9:15am - 9:45am
Main Library - Story Room - South
Calling all babies! Join us for singing, clapping, and simple stories at this program. Best for little ones 0-11 months, with a parent or caregiver.
Registration is now closed
Bounce & Rhyme Storytime - Ages 1-3 years old
Tue, Sep 23, 10:00am - 10:30am
Rakow Branch - Rakow - Large Exhibit Area
Join us for stories, rhymes, and songs in this interactive Storytime. Ages 1-3 years old with adult caregiver.
Registration is now closed
1, 2, 3 Go! - Best for ages 1 to 3
Tue, Sep 23, 10:00am - 10:30am
Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms ABC
Families are invited to share stories, rhymes and musical activities together in this interactive storytime. For ages 1-3 with an adult caregiver. Drop-in program! No registration required.
Budding Bookworms Preschool Storytime - Ages 3-5 years old
Tue, Sep 23, 10:45am - 11:15am
Rakow Branch - Rakow - Large Exhibit Area
Preschoolers will enjoy stories, songs, and activities. Ages 3-5 years old
Registration is now closed
Bookmobile Stop: Westwind Towers
Tue, Sep 23, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Mobile Services - Bookmobile
Bookmobile stop: State Street Towers – main entrance – 104 S. State St. – Elgin 60123 – 2:00-2:45
Bookmobile Stop: Eastside Neighborhood Garden
Tue, Sep 23, 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, Sep 23, 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
Read & Explore Kid's Book Club- Grades: 3-6 - The Lion of Mars by: Jennifer L. Holm - South Elgin Branch
Tue, Sep 23, 4:45pm - 5:45pm
South Elgin Branch - South Elgin - Shales Children's Activity Room
This program is a 4-week series that combines reading, critical thinking, and hands-on activities to enrich the experience.
Registration is now closed
Celebrando el Mes de la Herencia Hispana - Taller de manualidades
Tue, Sep 23, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms AB
Ven, aprende y celebra el Mes de la Herencia Hispana en la biblioteca con los talleres de manualidades de Papel Picado y de pinta caritas. Se proveerán los materiales. ¡Regístrate!
Grupo de Conversación en Inglés en línea o en la Biblioteca - English Conversation Group -Main Library and Zoom
Tue, Sep 23, 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
Registration is now closed
MS Excel Series
Tue, Sep 23, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - Computer Training Room
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
Exhibición: Nuestros Héroes, Nuestras Historias - Our Heroes, Our Stories Exhibit
Wed, Sep 24, All day
Main Library
Ven y conoce los Avatares de los Héroes comunitarios. Patrocinado por la Fundación del Caucus Latino Legislativo de Illinois.
Dinosaur Explorer Exhibit
Wed, Sep 24, 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.
Toddler Time - For children 1-2 years old
Wed, Sep 24, 9:15am - 9:35am
Main Library - Story Room - North
This engaging storytime will include short stories, fingerplays, rhymes, and music movement activities with a parent or caregiver.
This event is full
Bounce & Rhyme Storytime - Ages 1-3 years old
Wed, Sep 24, 9:30am - 10:00am
South Elgin Branch - South Elgin - Shales Children's Activity Room
Join us for stories, rhymes, and songs in this interactive Storytime. Ages 1-3 years old with adult caregiver.
Registration is now closed
Toddler Time - For children 1-2 years old
Wed, Sep 24, 10:00am - 10:20am
Main Library - Story Room - North
This engaging storytime will include short stories, fingerplays, rhymes, and music movement activities with a parent or caregiver.
This event is full
Bounce & Rhyme Storytime - Ages 1-3 years old
Wed, Sep 24, 10:15am - 10:45am
South Elgin Branch - South Elgin - Shales Children's Activity Room
Join us for stories, rhymes, and songs in this interactive Storytime. Ages 1-3 years old with adult caregiver.
Registration is now closed
TechKnow Mobile Stop: Izaak Walton Center - EPEL Playgroup
Wed, Sep 24, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Mobile Services - Sprinter
899 Jay St, Elgin, IL 60120
Bookmobile Stop: Mulberry Grove Park
Wed, Sep 24, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Mobile Services - Bookmobile
Bookmobile stop: Mulberry Grove Park – 1770 Newbridge Cr. – Elgin 60123 – 3:00-3:45
Bookmobile Stop: Westridge Boulevard
Wed, Sep 24, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Mobile Services - Bookmobile
Bookmobile stop: Westridge Blvd. & Cedarfield Dr. – Bartlett 60103 – 4:00-4:30
Bookmobile Stop: Rushmore Drive
Wed, Sep 24, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Mobile Services
Bookmobile stop: Rushmore Drive, Bartlett 60103 – 4:30-5:00
Teen Volunteer Orientation
Wed, Sep 24, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Conference Room
Rescheduled from September 23rd. This session is a teen volunteer orientation only. We'll go over the program as well as volunteer expectations.
This event is full
Celebrando el Mes de la Herencia Hispana - Taller de manualidades
Wed, Sep 24, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms AB
Ven, aprende y celebra el Mes de la Herencia Hispana en la biblioteca con los talleres de manualidades de Papel Picado y de pinta caritas. Se proveerán los materiales. ¡Regístrate!
Bookmobile Stop: Blue Heron Park
Wed, Sep 24, 5:15pm - 6:00pm
Mobile Services
Bookmobile stop: Blue Heron Park – 350 Blue Heron Way – Bartlett 60103 – 5:15-6:00
Wednesday Night Football (Grades 7-12)
Wed, Sep 24, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Studio 270
Come hang out to talk NFL, NCAA, and High School football. Play Madden 25 and College Football 25. Enjoy pizza and refreshments. Registration recommended.
Credit with KCT
Wed, Sep 24, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
South Elgin Branch - South Elgin - Hoffer Meeting Room
Finances 101 - Credit, come learn why establishing and maintaining your credit is so important. How do the rich stay rich?
Go Bilingual en la Biblioteca - Go Bilingual at the Library
Wed, Sep 24, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Elgin Room
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.
MS Word Series
Wed, Sep 24, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
South Elgin Branch - South Elgin - Hoffer Meeting Room
In this series, learn the fundamentals of Microsoft Word to create, format, edit and design. Sponsored by Comcast Internet Essentials.
Registration is now closed
Which Computer is Right for Me?
Wed, Sep 24, 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Computer Training Room
Are you in the market for a new computer? This class will help you choose the right one at a price you can afford.
Walking Book Club - Speak to Me of Home by Jeanine Cummins
Wed, Sep 24, 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.
German Conversation Group - Hybrid
Wed, Sep 24, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - Adult Programs - Zoom,Grove Room
Herzlich willkommen! Practice or improve your conversation skills with other German speakers. Barbara Laane will be facilitating the conversation with different relevant themes.
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