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Bookmobile Touch a Truck

Rotary of Elgin End of Summer Event

2025-09-06 10:00:00 2025-09-06 13:00:00 America/Chicago Bookmobile Touch a Truck When: Saturday, Sept. 6 from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm Where: Panton Mill Park - 9 N. Water St, South Elgin, Admission: FREE! Rain, Wind or Sunshine! Mobile Services -

Saturday, September 06
10:00am - 1:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-09-06 10:00:00 2025-09-06 13:00:00 America/Chicago Bookmobile Touch a Truck When: Saturday, Sept. 6 from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm Where: Panton Mill Park - 9 N. Water St, South Elgin, Admission: FREE! Rain, Wind or Sunshine! Mobile Services -

When: Saturday, Sept. 6 from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm Where: Panton Mill Park - 9 N. Water St, South Elgin, Admission: FREE! Rain, Wind or Sunshine!

Come visit the Bookmobile at The Rotary Club of Elgin's End of Summer Celebration! Fun and FREE for the whole family!

10 am to 4 pm:

·        Touch-A Truck (10 am to 1 pm) – Featuring the Gail Borden Library Bookmobile! Climb aboard, register for your library card and check out great books and other materials.

·        Craft Fair & Makers’ Market

·        Kids Fest with face painting, tattoos, sidewalk murals,

·        Bubbles, Games, and more

·        Sponsors & Community Showcase

·        The Jesse White Tumblers (1 to 1:30 pm)

·        School of Rock

4 to 5 pm:

·        Costumed Pet Parade

5 to 8 pm:

·        Electro Retro Dance Party!

More Information: www.Rotary5000.org

AGE GROUP: | Family | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | Community | Bookmobile Stop |

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Mobile Services


Hours

Today's hours

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

Mon, Sep 01 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Tue, Sep 02 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Wed, Sep 03 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Thu, Sep 04 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Fri, Sep 05 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sat, Sep 06 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sun, Sep 07 9:00AM to 5:30PM

About the Branch

Intermediate level participants will practice conversations in Spanish by doing activities in the library or visiting places in the community to gain confidence and improve their pronunciation. Please register.

If you have any question please send us an email to biblioteca@gailborden.info

¡Sumérgete para aprender español!

Participantes de nivel intermedio practicarán conversaciones en español realizando actividades en la biblioteca o visitando lugares de la comunidad para adquirir confianza y mejorar su pronunciación. Favor registrarse

Si tienes alguna pregunta envíanos un correo electrónico a biblioteca@gailborden.info

 

 

 

 

 

Upcoming Events

Fri, Sep 05, 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!

Fri, Sep 05, 12:30pm - 5:30pm
Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms ABC
Immerse yourself in the world of Downton Abbey. Enjoy tea & biscuits watching the first two films in preparation for the premiere of the Grand Finale in theaters on September 12th. Please register.
Registration is now closed

Fri, Sep 05, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Mobile Services
Location: South Riverside Drive

Fri, Sep 05, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Rakow Branch
Come learn about bumble bees and observe them foraging on the Rakow Branch Library's property.
Registration is now closed

Sat, Sep 06, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Mobile Services
When: Saturday, Sept. 6 from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm Where: Panton Mill Park - 9 N. Water St, South Elgin, Admission: FREE! Rain, Wind or Sunshine!

Sat, Sep 06, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Computer Training Room
Estas clases son para principiantes, para aprender destrezas básicas. No hay costo ni hay que tener tarjeta de la biblioteca. En español.
This event is full

Sat, Sep 06, 1:00pm - 1:15pm
South Elgin Branch - South Elgin - Shales Children's Activity Room
Practice your reading skills by cuddling up with a good book and reading aloud to a fully trained and certified therapy dog. Registration required. For grades K through 8.
Registration is now closed

Sat, Sep 06, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Library - Lobby - Concierge
Guitar performance in the lobby by accomplished guitarist/volunteer community member.

Sat, Sep 06, 1:15pm - 1:30pm
South Elgin Branch - South Elgin - Shales Children's Activity Room
Practice your reading skills by cuddling up with a good book and reading aloud to a fully trained and certified therapy dog. Registration required. For grades K through 8.
Registration is now closed

Sat, Sep 06, 1:30pm - 1:45pm
South Elgin Branch - South Elgin - Shales Children's Activity Room
Practice your reading skills by cuddling up with a good book and reading aloud to a fully trained and certified therapy dog. Registration required. For grades K through 8.
This event is full

Sat, Sep 06, 1:45pm - 2:00pm
South Elgin Branch - South Elgin - Shales Children's Activity Room
Practice your reading skills by cuddling up with a good book and reading aloud to a fully trained and certified therapy dog. Registration required. For grades K through 8.
This event is full

Sat, Sep 06, 2:00pm - 2:15pm
South Elgin Branch - South Elgin - Shales Children's Activity Room
Practice your reading skills by cuddling up with a good book and reading aloud to a fully trained and certified therapy dog. Registration required. For grades K through 8.
This event is full

Sat, Sep 06, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Sally Lee Fox & Eagle Rooms
Create and construct amazing projects with cardboard using safe, easy tools. Grades 3-6. Crea y construye increíbles proyectos con cartón usando materiales seguros y fáciles de usar. Grados 3-6.

Sat, Sep 06, 2:15pm - 2:30pm
South Elgin Branch - South Elgin - Shales Children's Activity Room
Practice your reading skills by cuddling up with a good book and reading aloud to a fully trained and certified therapy dog. Registration required. For grades K through 8.
This event is full

Sat, Sep 06, 2:30pm - 2:45pm
South Elgin Branch - South Elgin - Shales Children's Activity Room
Practice your reading skills by cuddling up with a good book and reading aloud to a fully trained and certified therapy dog. Registration required. For grades K through 8.
This event is full

Sat, Sep 06, 2:45pm - 3:00pm
South Elgin Branch - South Elgin - Shales Children's Activity Room
Practice your reading skills by cuddling up with a good book and reading aloud to a fully trained and certified therapy dog. Registration required. For grades K through 8.