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Rakow Readers in South Elgin
2026-11-23 13:30:00 2026-11-23 14:30:00 America/Chicago Rakow Readers in South Elgin Come join us in the South Elgin Hoffer Meeting Room! New members are welcome. We will be discussing Family of Spies by Christine Kuehn in October, and The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon in November. South Elgin Branch - South Elgin - Hoffer Meeting Room

Monday, November 23
1:30pm - 2:30pm

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South Elgin Branch

South Elgin - Hoffer Meeting Room

Come join us in the South Elgin Hoffer Meeting Room! New members are welcome. We will be discussing Family of Spies by Christine Kuehn in October, and The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon in November.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Book Clubs & Discussion Groups |

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South Elgin Branch
Phone: 847-742-2411
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Mon, Nov 02 9:00AM to 9:00PM
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Mon, Nov 02, All day
Main Library - Grove Room
Conoce una ofrenda tradicional del Día de Muertos y el significado de sus elementos. Ven y disfruta de esta experiencia.
Muestra de arte del Día de Muertos- - Day of the Dead Art Display
Mon, Nov 02, 9:00am - 10:00am
Main Library
Disfruta de las obras de Círculo de Artistas Latinos, celebrando la belleza, las tradiciones y el significado cultural del Día de los Muertos.
Glitz, Glam, Gorgeous 2 - Hollywood Costumes Exhibit
Mon, Nov 02, 9:00am - 9:00pm
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The Glitz, Glam, Gorgeous 2: Hollywood Costumes exhibit returns with more than 20 new, one-of-a-kind costumes worn by legendary stars including Marilyn Monroe, Ginger Rogers and more.
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Mon, Nov 02, 9:00am - 9:00pm
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Early voting--Kane County
Mon, Nov 02, 9:00am - 4:00pm
Main Library - Alft River Room
Early Voting and Grace Period Registration for all Kane County voters and precincts
Preschool Storytime - For ages 3-6
Mon, Nov 02, 9:15am - 9:45am
Main Library - Sally Lee Fox Room
Calling all preschoolers! This storytime features stories, songs, and rhymes for ages 3-6. Registration required.
Registration is now closed
Piano Performance - Jeremy Cassidy
Mon, Nov 02, 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - Lobby - Piano
Piano performance in the lobby by volunteer community members.
Story Mix for Birth-6
Mon, Nov 02, 10:00am - 10:30am
Main Library - Sally Lee Eagle Room
Join us for an interactive storytime! Best for kids birth-6 years with an adult caregiver. All ages are welcome.
Bookmobile Stop: Hunters Ridge
Mon, Nov 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Mobile Services
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Felt Keychain Crafternoon (Grades 6-12)
Mon, Nov 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Studio 270
Create an adorable felt keychain featuring a photo of your favorite pet or other animal. Please register.
Registration is now closed
3D Printing for Kids - Grades 3-5
Mon, Nov 02, 2:00pm - 3:15pm
Main Library - Computer Training Room
Learn about how 3D printing works and design your own special creation! Registration required.
Registration is now closed
Teen Volunteer Session - Crafting for the Community
Mon, Nov 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Conference Room
Join us as we make a craft which will be distributed in our monthly activity kits to our care communities. This session will be held in Community Room C.
Registration is now closed
Bookmobile Stop: Mark Ave
Mon, Nov 02, 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Mobile Services
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Bookmobile Stop: Century Oaks Park
Mon, Nov 02, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Mobile Services
1300 N Mclean Blvd, Elgin
Evening Chess Club
Mon, Nov 02, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Main Library
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.
De padre a padre
Mon, Nov 02, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Conference Room
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Poetry Writers Workshop - Hybrid
Mon, Nov 02, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - Adult Programs - Zoom,Sally Lee Fox & Eagle Rooms
Share your love of poetry! Poets share their work in a supportive environment facilitated by Elgin Poet Laureate Emeritus Gareth Mann. Please register.
MS Excel Series
Mon, Nov 02, 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.
Registration is now closed
Ofrenda Comunitaria del Día de Muertos- Exhibición - Day of the Dead Community Ofrenda- Exhibit
Tue, Nov 03, All day
Main Library - Grove Room
Conoce una ofrenda tradicional del Día de Muertos y el significado de sus elementos. Ven y disfruta de esta experiencia.
General Election Voting
Tue, Nov 03, 6:00am - 7:00pm
Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms ABC
Voting for General Election
Tech Mobile Stop: Food For Greater Elgin
Tue, Nov 03, 8:30am - 9:15am
Mobile Services
Tech Mobile Stop: Food For Greater Elgin – 1553 Commerce Dr.- Elgin 60123
Muestra de arte del Día de Muertos- - Day of the Dead Art Display
Tue, Nov 03, 9:00am - 10:00am
Main Library
Disfruta de las obras de Círculo de Artistas Latinos, celebrando la belleza, las tradiciones y el significado cultural del Día de los Muertos.
Glitz, Glam, Gorgeous 2 - Hollywood Costumes Exhibit
Tue, Nov 03, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Main Library
The Glitz, Glam, Gorgeous 2: Hollywood Costumes exhibit returns with more than 20 new, one-of-a-kind costumes worn by legendary stars including Marilyn Monroe, Ginger Rogers and more.
Nuestras Historias - Hispanic Heritage Project - Celebrating Hispanic Culture & Community Exhibit
Tue, Nov 03, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Main Library
A documentary, traveling exhibit, and community project preserving the stories and contributions of Elgin area’s Hispanic community.
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Tue, Nov 03, 9:30am - 11:00am
Main Library - Elgin Room
Semi-monthly meeting of the Elgin Genealogical Society. No registration required.
Windows 11 Basics
Tue, Nov 03, 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Library - Computer Training Room
Learn how to navigate the new Windows 11 interface, locate and manage your files, and customize your preferences in this class.
Registration is now closed
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Tue, Nov 03, 11:30am - 1:30pm
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Receive one-on-one genealogy assistance from Elgin Genealogical Society volunteers.
Reclaiming Your Inner Wisdom: Sacred Indigenous Teachings - with Asha Frost
Tue, Nov 03, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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Join Asha Frost, Indigenous Medicine Woman and author of You Are the Medicine: 13 Indigenous Teachings to Connect to Your Inner Wisdom, Reclaim Your Power, and Heal. Please register.
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Career Navigator in the Library
Tue, Nov 03, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
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Bookmobile Stop: Westwind
Tue, Nov 03, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Mobile Services
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Teen Volunteer Session - Crafting for the Community
Tue, Nov 03, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Conference Room
Join us as we make a craft which will be distributed in our monthly activity kits to our care communities. This session will be held in Community Room C.
Tech Mobile Stop: Buena Vista Apartments and Townhomes
Tue, Nov 03, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
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Tue, Nov 03, 3:15pm - 4:15pm
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Bookmobile Stop: Kleins Market
Tue, Nov 03, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Mobile Services
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Grupo de conversación en inglés en línea o en la biblioteca - English Conversation Group -Main Library and Zoom
Tue, Nov 03, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
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