Skip to main content
close
font 1 font 2 font 3
Reset to standard size
Font size options
Increase or decrease the font size for this website by clicking on the 'A's.
Yellow on Black White on Black Soft Greys Black on Linen Black on White
Reset to default contrast
Contrast options
Choose a color combination to give the most comfortable contrast.

Nonprofit Coffee & Connect

2026-03-05 10:00:00 2026-03-05 11:00:00 America/Chicago Nonprofit Coffee & Connect Nonprofit professionals and entrepreneurs are welcome to stop by for coffee, networking, and a guest speaker. Today's topic: "AI in Nonprofits.” Registration is not required. Main Library - Grove Room

Thursday, March 05
10:00am - 11:00am

Add to Calendar 2026-03-05 10:00:00 2026-03-05 11:00:00 America/Chicago Nonprofit Coffee & Connect Nonprofit professionals and entrepreneurs are welcome to stop by for coffee, networking, and a guest speaker. Today's topic: "AI in Nonprofits.” Registration is not required. Main Library - Grove Room

Main Library

Grove Room

Nonprofit professionals and entrepreneurs are welcome to stop by for coffee, networking, and a guest speaker. Today's topic: "AI in Nonprofits.” Registration is not required.

Nonprofit Coffee & Connect is a forum for nonprofit professionals and entrepreneurs to engage with peers, share knowledge and experience, learn from experts, and discuss relevant topics. Stop by for coffee and get ready to connect, collaborate, and learn!

Special Topic: AI in Nonprofits

For this session, guest speaker Anand Kumar will join us to discuss “AI in Nonprofits.” 

Anand Kumar is a technology and business leader passionate about advancing healthcare and life sciences through digital transformation and responsible AI. As EVP & Global Sales Leader at Intuitive.AI, he partners with biotech, pharmaceutical, and medical organizations to unlock better patient outcomes, accelerate scientific discovery, and build more resilient digital ecosystems. Anand believes that innovation matters most when it improves lives and he is committed to shaping a future where technology and humanity move forward together.

Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from an expert in the field and gain valuable insight into this essential but complex topic.

UPDATE: Anand Kumar will no longer be presenting on the subject but NTEN CEO Amy Sample Ward and Equity and Accountability Director Tristan Penn will be virtually stepping in as presenters.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | College & Careers | Business & Finance | Adult Programs |

TAGS: | |

Main Library
Phone: 847-742-2411
Hours
Skip Open Hours widget

Today's hours

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

Mon, Mar 02 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Mar 03 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Mar 04 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Mar 05 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Mar 06 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Mar 07 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Mar 08 12:00PM to 5:00PM
previous
this week
next

Upcoming Events

Skip My new widget widget
March is Women's History Month - 250 Years of Impactful Women in Illinois
Wed, Mar 04, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Main Library
Discover some of the incredible women who have played a vital role throughout Illinois history.
Kane County Early Voting & Registration
Wed, Mar 04, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Main Library
Open to all eligible voters in Kane County. Please see long description for dates/times. Voting and registration is located on 2nd floor of Main Library.
Kane County Early Voting & Registration
Wed, Mar 04, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Main Library
Open to all eligible voters in Kane County. Please see long description for dates/times. Voting and registration is located on 2nd floor of Main Library.
Children's Book Character Scavenger Hunt - Read Across America Week
Wed, Mar 04, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Main Library
Search for beloved book characters hidden throughout the first floor of the main library, jot them down on your scavenger hunt sheet and turn into Customer Relations Desk to snag your prize!
Children's Book Character Scavenger Hunt - Read Across America Week
Wed, Mar 04, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Rakow Branch
Search for beloved book characters hidden throughout the library, jot them down on your scavenger hunt sheet and turn into the Customer Service Desk to snag your prize!
Children's Book Character Scavenger Hunt - Read Across America Week
Wed, Mar 04, 9:00am - 9:00pm
South Elgin Branch
Search for beloved book characters hidden throughout the library, jot them down on your scavenger hunt sheet and turn into the Help Desk to snag your prize!
Celebrate 250: Years of Elgin - A Commemorative Exhibit
Wed, Mar 04, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Main Library
Celebrate America's 250th birthday with the 250 Years of Elgin exhibit. This engaging exhibit highlights the pivotal moments that shaped Elgin into the culturally vibrant city it is today.
Toddler Time - For children 1-2 years old
Wed, Mar 04, 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. Registration required.
Registration is now closed
Bounce & Rhyme Storytime - Ages 0-3
Wed, Mar 04, 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.
Registration is now closed
Toddler Time - For children 1-2 years old
Wed, Mar 04, 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.
Registration is now closed
Budding Bookworms Preschool Storytime - Ages 3-5
Wed, Mar 04, 10:15am - 10:45am
South Elgin Branch - South Elgin - Shales Children's Activity Room
Preschoolers will enjoy stories, songs, and activities.
Registration is now closed
Tech Mobile Stop: Izaak Walton Center - EPEL Playgroup
Wed, Mar 04, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Mobile Services - Sprinter
899 Jay St, Elgin, IL 60120
Elgin Symphony Orchestra Listeners Club
Wed, Mar 04, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms ABC
Music Director Chad Goodman will lead discussions about upcoming ESO concerts, repertoire, guest artists, special events and other Symphony-related topics. Please register.
Registration is now closed
Humor, Heart, and Reflective Rural Stories - with Michael Perry
Wed, Mar 04, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual
Join us w/ humorist Michael Perry whose collection of genre-spanning works encapsulates the experiences–& the magic–of rural town communities & the everyday people who reside in them. Please register
Register
Pinochle Club
Wed, Mar 04, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
South Elgin Branch - South Elgin - Hoffer Meeting Room
Come join us for Pinochle play. Emphasis will be on three person single deck three card widow version however other versions may also be played.
Tech Mobile Stop: Well Child Center
Wed, Mar 04, 3:30pm - 4:15pm
New venue Mobile Services - Sprinter
Well Child Center - 620 Wing St, Elgin, IL 60123
Teen Volunteer Hour
Wed, Mar 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Rakow Branch - Rakow - Shales Living Room
Complete a hands-on volunteer project that benefits the library or one of our community outreach initiatives. Teen volunteers must complete the teen volunteer orientation before participating.
Registration is now closed
Go Bilingual en la Biblioteca - Go Bilingual at the Library
Wed, Mar 04, 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.
Registration is now closed
Pizza and Music for Grades 6-12
Wed, Mar 04, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Studio 270
Come talk about what you are currently listening to! Pizza will be provided. Please register
This event is full
MS Excel Series
Wed, Mar 04, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
South Elgin Branch - South Elgin - Hoffer Meeting 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
Walking Book Club - The Story She Left Behind by Patti Callahan Henry
Wed, Mar 04, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library
The Walking Book Club meets weekly on Wednesday evenings at 7:00 pm to walk. The book discussion is held on the last Wednesday of the month at 7:45 pm at the Main Library.
Google Tools: Drive
Wed, Mar 04, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - Computer Training Room
Learn how Google Drive can be used to upload, organize, and share files in the cloud. Sponsored by Comcast Internet Essentials.
Registration is now closed
Celebrate 250: Years of Elgin - A Commemorative Exhibit
Thu, Mar 05, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Main Library
Celebrate America's 250th birthday with the 250 Years of Elgin exhibit. This engaging exhibit highlights the pivotal moments that shaped Elgin into the culturally vibrant city it is today.
March is Women's History Month - 250 Years of Impactful Women in Illinois
Thu, Mar 05, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Main Library
Discover some of the incredible women who have played a vital role throughout Illinois history.
Kane County Early Voting & Registration
Thu, Mar 05, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Main Library
Open to all eligible voters in Kane County. Please see long description for dates/times. Voting and registration is located on 2nd floor of Main Library.
Piano Performance - Steve Yoder
Thu, Mar 05, 9:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - Lobby - Piano
Piano performance in the lobby by volunteer community members.
Children's Book Character Scavenger Hunt - Read Across America Week
Thu, Mar 05, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Main Library
Search for beloved book characters hidden throughout the first floor of the main library, jot them down on your scavenger hunt sheet and turn into Customer Relations Desk to snag your prize!
Children's Book Character Scavenger Hunt - Read Across America Week
Thu, Mar 05, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Rakow Branch
Search for beloved book characters hidden throughout the library, jot them down on your scavenger hunt sheet and turn into the Customer Service Desk to snag your prize!
Children's Book Character Scavenger Hunt - Read Across America Week
Thu, Mar 05, 9:00am - 9:00pm
South Elgin Branch
Search for beloved book characters hidden throughout the library, jot them down on your scavenger hunt sheet and turn into the Help Desk to snag your prize!
Baby Rhyme Time - For ages 0-11 months
Thu, Mar 05, 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.
Device Advice
Thu, Mar 05, 9:30am - 11:30am
Rakow Branch - Rakow - Computer Cafe
Get help with common tech issues like Microsoft Office, using a tablet, hotspots, syncing email with your phone, downloading content, and more. Drop in for personalized assistance at your library.
Preschool Storytime - For ages 3-6
Thu, Mar 05, 9:45am - 10:15am
Main Library - Story Room - North
Calling all preschoolers! This storytime features stories, songs, and rhymes for ages 3-6.
Nonprofit Coffee & Connect
Thu, Mar 05, 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - Grove Room
Nonprofit professionals and entrepreneurs are welcome to stop by for coffee, networking, and a guest speaker. Today's topic: "AI in Nonprofits.” Registration is not required.
iPhone Basics for Seniors
Thu, Mar 05, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Computer Training Room
Learn basic iPhone operations: adding and removing apps, increase text size, battery care, what to do with that pesky "low memory" message, and much more. This class is best suited for new users.
Registration is now closed
Story Mix for Birth-6
Thu, Mar 05, 10:30am - 11:00am
Main Library - Story Room - South
Join us for an interactive storytime! Best for kids birth-6 years with an adult caregiver. All ages are welcome. Registration required for all March Story Mix programs.
This event is full
How to Make Healthy Living Effortless and Fun - In Conversation with Jenn Lueke
Thu, Mar 05, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual
In her new cookbook Don’t Think About Dinner, Jenn Lueke offers a framework to save time, money, and energy with strategic meal planning, grocery lists, and kitchen prep. Please register.
Register
Tech Mobile Stop: Centro de Informacion
Thu, Mar 05, 2:45pm - 3:30pm
New venue Mobile Services - Sprinter
Centro de Informacion Elgin - 1885 Lin Lor Ln, Elgin, IL 60123
Tech Mobile Stop: Smart Wash Lavanderia
Thu, Mar 05, 3:45pm - 4:30pm
Mobile Services - Sprinter
425 Dundee Ave. – Elgin 60120
Kids Explore: The Dreamlike Art of Salvador Dali - Grades K-5, Registration Required
Thu, Mar 05, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Main Library - Story Room
Salvador Dali created dreamlike, weird & wonderful art with everyday objects. Let's explore art by Dali & use clay to create our own work inspired by this surrealist artist! Registration required.
Registration is now closed
Cancelled
Free Tax Preparation
Thu, Mar 05, 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library
Free tax preparation for individuals & families who qualify for the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. Asistencia gratuita con preparación de impuestos sin cita.
Grupo de Conversación para la Ciudadanía en inglés - En la biblioteca
Thu, Mar 05, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Conference Room
Usando material de USCIS que incluye preguntas de educación cívica, el formulario de solicitud y otros requisitos para la entrevista de ciudadanía. Este grupo de conversación es solo en inglés.
Registration is now closed
Writers on the Fox
Thu, Mar 05, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - Grove Room
This writer's peer group will inspire and motivate you using prompts and exercises for creative writing. Writers of all genres are welcome to participate. Please Register.
See all events