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Blast from the Past Retro Gaming

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2026-12-03 18:00:00 2026-12-03 20:00:00 America/Chicago Blast from the Past Retro Gaming Join us at the South Elgin Hoffer Room for Retro Game Night! This event is for Adults only, join to beat the high score or just enjoy true classics! South Elgin Branch - South Elgin - Hoffer Meeting Room

Thursday, December 03
6:00pm - 8:00pm

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South Elgin Branch

South Elgin - Hoffer Meeting Room

Join us at the South Elgin Hoffer Room for Retro Game Night! This event is for Adults only, join to beat the high score or just enjoy true classics!

Join us at the Gail Borden South Elgin Branch Hoffer Room for Retro Game night. This event is for adults only. If you wish to bring your own retro console or personal controller please arrive early. Our Nintendo Switch 2 will be loaded with 150+ classic titles through the classics catalogue. Secondary activities include classic game inspired crafts in addition to library materials over popular characters and worlds from these classics.

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AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Computer & Technology | Activity |

TAGS: | Branch Programs |

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