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Teen Volunteer Hour
2026-05-19 16:00:00 2026-05-19 17:00:00 America/Chicago Teen Volunteer Hour 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. Main Library - Meadows Community Room C

Tuesday, May 19
4:00pm - 5:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-05-19 16:00:00 2026-05-19 17:00:00 America/Chicago Teen Volunteer Hour 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. Main Library - Meadows Community Room C

Main Library

Meadows Community Room C

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.

For teens in grades 6-12. A teen volunteer orientation must be completed before volunteering for this opportunity. You can register for an orientation session here:
https://attend.gailborden.info/events?=undefined&v=grid&a=Middle+School%2CHigh+School&term=orientation+only

Orientation is only required once.

If you’ve already attended an orientation session, you’re all set to go ahead and register for this volunteer session.

AGE GROUP: | Middle School | High School |

EVENT TYPE: | Activity |

TAGS: | Volunteer Projects |

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Phone: 847-742-2411
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Earth Matters: Rethink the Future Exhibition
Mon, May 18, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Main Library
Explore our changing planet through a different lens, immerse yourself in incredible ecosystems and learn how the smallest of actions can have a big impact on our natural world.
Piano Performance - Jeremy Cassidy
Mon, May 18, 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - Lobby - Piano
Piano performance in the lobby by volunteer community members.
Storytime Amigos - Bilingual Storytime
Mon, May 18, 10:00am - 10:30am
Main Library - Sally Lee Fox & Eagle Rooms
Invitamos a todas las familias a compartir cuentos,y actividades musicales en nuestra hora de cuentos interactivos bilingües. Para las edades 0-6 acompañado de un adulto. No requiere resgistro previo.
Monday Movies - No Shushing Event
Mon, May 18, 10:00am - 12:00pm
South Elgin Branch - South Elgin - Hoffer Meeting Room
Everyone is welcome to join us. May 4 - Star Wars (1977) May 11 - Wicked (2024) May 18 - Night at the Museum (2006)
Singer Featherweight Friends
Mon, May 18, 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
Rakow Reader's Book Club
Mon, May 18, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Rakow Branch - Rakow - Shales Living Room
Drop by the Shales Living Room at the Rakow Branch. Join us to discuss I See You've Called in Dead, By John Kenney in May and Three Days in June, by Anne Tyler, in June in the Shales Living Room.
Tech Mobile Stop: Rivers Landing
Mon, May 18, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Mobile Services
3 Times Square Rd, Elgin, IL 60120
Bookmobile Stop: Willow Bay Park
Mon, May 18, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Mobile Services
1075 Annandale Dr. Elgin
Earth Matters Ribbon Cutting - Main Library Lobby
Mon, May 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library
Celebrate the Earth Matters kickoff with a ribbon cutting, giveaways and more as you become one of the first to discover this incredible new interactive exhibit.
Bookmobile Stop: College Green Park
Mon, May 18, 4:45pm - 5:45pm
Mobile Services
1900 College Green Dr. Elgin
Evening Chess Club
Mon, May 18, 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.
Bookmobile Stop: Millenium Park
Mon, May 18, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Mobile Services
725 Red Barn Ln. Elgin
Contemporary Book Group - Martyr! by Kaveh Akbar
Mon, May 18, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - Elgin 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. at the Main Library.
MS PowerPoint Series
Mon, May 18, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - Computer Training Room
In this series, learn how to use Microsoft PowerPoint to create, design, and edit presentations. Sponsored by Comcast Internet Essentials.
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Earth Matters: Rethink the Future Exhibition
Tue, May 19, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Main Library
Explore our changing planet through a different lens, immerse yourself in incredible ecosystems and learn how the smallest of actions can have a big impact on our natural world.
Piano Performance - Vito Scalia
Tue, May 19, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Lobby - Piano
Piano performance in the lobby by volunteer community members.
The Art of Digital Death Cleaning
Tue, May 19, 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Library - Computer Training Room
Learn how to minimize your digital footprint, gather important passwords, and leave instructions for a digital executor in the event of your passing, and what to do if you are the digital executor.
Bookmobile Stop: Southwicke
Tue, May 19, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Mobile Services
Southwicke Dr. & Monarch Dr. Streamwood
Teen Volunteer Hour
Tue, May 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Meadows Community Room C
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.
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Pokémon Club - Grades K-5
Tue, May 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Sally Lee Fox & Eagle Rooms
Calling all Pokémon fans, from beginners to experienced! Let's explore and have fun with Pokémon together! Registration required.
Registration is now closed
Bookmobile Stop: Buckskin Park
Tue, May 19, 4:45pm - 5:45pm
Mobile Services
132 Buckskin Ln. Streamwood
Creativity Corner: Mosaic Me! -Grades: K-3 - South Elgin Branch
Tue, May 19, 4:45pm - 5:30pm
South Elgin Branch - South Elgin - Shales Children's Activity Room
Inspired by the story Pezzettino (meaning "little piece" in Italian) by Leo Lionni. Register to discover what Pezzetino is missing and create a fun mosaic art piece.
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Teen Volunteer Hour
Tue, May 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Meadows Community Room C
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
Bookmobile Stop: Princeton Park
Tue, May 19, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Mobile Services
5400 McDonough Rd. Hoffman Estates
Grupo de conversación en inglés en línea o en la biblioteca - English Conversation Group -Main Library and Zoom
Tue, May 19, 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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