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STEAM

Bubble Gum Science!
2020-03-11 16:30:00 2020-03-11 17:30:00 America/Chicago STEAM Bubble gum! Which kind had the most sugar, the largest mass, heaviest after chewed and of course blows the biggest bubble? Register for this fun program. Rakow Branch - Rakow - Living Room

Wednesday, March 11
4:30pm - 5:30pm

Add to Calendar 2020-03-11 16:30:00 2020-03-11 17:30:00 America/Chicago STEAM Bubble gum! Which kind had the most sugar, the largest mass, heaviest after chewed and of course blows the biggest bubble? Register for this fun program. Rakow Branch - Rakow - Living Room

Rakow Branch

Rakow - Living Room

Bubble gum! Which kind had the most sugar, the largest mass, heaviest after chewed and of course blows the biggest bubble? Register for this fun program.

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Terrific Twos - For age two
Mon, Apr 15, 9:15am - 9:35am
Main Library - Story Room - North
Especially for two year-olds, this storytime will include songs, stories, and fingerplays. Please register.
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Terrific Twos - For age two - In North Story Room
Mon, Apr 15, 9:45am - 10:05am
Main Library
Especially for two year-olds, this storytime will include songs, stories, and fingerplays. Please register.
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Preschool Storytime - For ages 3-6 - In North Story Room
Mon, Apr 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
Main Library
Calling all preschoolers! This storytime features stories, songs, and rhymes for ages 3-6.
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TechKnow Mobile Stop: EPEL Playgroup
Mon, Apr 15, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Mobile Services - Sprinter
TechKnow Mobile Stop: EPEL Playgroup – Zion Lutheran Church - 330 Griswold St, Elgin, IL 60123
Bookmobile Stop: Old Oaks Estates
Mon, Apr 15, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Mobile Services - Bookmobile
Bookmobile stop: Old Oaks Estates. Between Joyce Ln and David Dr, Elgin 60120 – 3:00-3:45
STEAM: Day-Glo & Black Light Science - (In Person) Grades K-5
Mon, Apr 15, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Main Library - Sally Lee Fox & Eagle Rooms
Do you love bright, fluorescent, day-glo colors and black light effects? Join us to learn the science behind this fun, vivid art.
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Bookmobile Stop: Huff Elementary
Mon, Apr 15, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Mobile Services - Bookmobile
Bookmobile stop: Huff Elementary – Hastings St. near the school – Elgin 60120 – 4:00-4:45
Bookmobile Stop: St. Francis Park
Mon, Apr 15, 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Mobile Services - Bookmobile
Bookmobile stop: St. Francis Park – near Jefferson and Spring Streets – Elgin 60120 – 5:00-5:45
Evening Chess Club
Mon, Apr 15, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - 2nd Floor - Behind Elevators
Chess players of all skill levels come join us for a game or two.
Wonderful Ones - For ages 12-23 months
Mon, Apr 15, 6:15pm - 6:45pm
Main Library - Story Room - South
This fun storytime will include short stories, fingerplays, rhymes, and music movement activities with a parent or caregiver. For ages 12-23 months.
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Actividad familiar - Piñatas - Family Activity - Piñatas
Mon, Apr 15, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Sally Lee Fox & Eagle Rooms
¡Acompáñanos a pasar un rato con tu familia creando una piñata juntos! Join us to spend some time with your family by creating a piñata together!
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Contemporary Book Group - Happiness Falls by Angie Kim
Mon, Apr 15, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - Grove Room
This group meets on the third Monday of each month to discuss current literary selections.
MS Excel Series
Mon, Apr 15, 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. Sponsored by Comcast Internet Essentials.
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Computers 101 Series
Tue, Apr 16, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Computer Training Room
New to computers or need a refresher on how to get started? Learn how to use the mouse and keyboard, pick up basic computer skills and browse the internet in this series. Sponsored by Comcast.
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Bounce & Rhyme Storytime - Ages 1-3 years old
Tue, Apr 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
South Elgin Branch - South Elgin - Hoffer Room
Join us for stories, rhymes, and songs in this interactive Storytime. Ages 1-3 years old with adult caregiver.
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Career Coach in the Library - entrenador de carrera en la biblioteca
Tue, Apr 16, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Computer Training Room
Drop in for a consultation with a Career Coach from workNet Batavia! Service available in Spanish. No registration required. Entrenamiento de carrera disponible en español. No hay registro.
Garden Chat Discussion Group
Tue, Apr 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Rakow Branch - Rakow - Living Room
Do you enjoy gardening? Do you have questions or information to share? Join our new garden chat.
Full STEAM Ahead: The Great Garbage Challenge-Ages: 6-10 yrs - South Elgin Branch
Tue, Apr 16, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
South Elgin Branch
The concept is simple: turn a piece of garbage into something that can be used again in a different way. For some creating bring in a piece of garbage they turn into something.
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TechKnow Mobile Stop: Greater Family Health
Tue, Apr 16, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Mobile Services - Sprinter
TechKnow Mobile Stop: Greater Family Health- 373 Summit Street- Elgin IL 60120
Bookmobile Stop: Lin Lor Lane
Tue, Apr 16, 2:15pm - 3:00pm
Mobile Services - Bookmobile
Bookmobile stop: Lin Lor Lane – corner of Lin Lor Ln. & Airlite St. - Elgin 60123 – 2:15-3:00
Bookmobile Stop: Powder River Park
Tue, Apr 16, 3:15pm - 3:45pm
Mobile Services - Bookmobile
Bookmobile stop: Powder River Park - 1985 Powder River Path – Elgin – 60123 – 3:15-3:45
Studio 270 Digital Media Lab Workshops
Tue, Apr 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Studio 270 Digital Media Lab
Come learn various skills in our digital media lab. March 6 - Intro to DJing March 18 - Greenscreen Shootout April 3 - Songwriters Anonymous April 16 - Canva Crash Course  For teens in grades 9-12.
TechKnow Mobile Stop: Mobile Food Pantry
Tue, Apr 16, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Mobile Services - Sprinter
TechKnow Mobile Stop: Mobile Food Pantry- Buena Vista Apartments- 1285 Fleetwood Dr. Elgin, IL 60123
Bookmobile Stop: Deer Pointe Drive
Tue, Apr 16, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Mobile Services - Bookmobile
Bookmobile stop: Deer Pointe Drive, South Elgin 60177 – 4:00-4:45
Full STEAM Ahead: The Great Garbage Challenge-Ages: 6-10 yrs - South Elgin Branch
Tue, Apr 16, 4:45pm - 5:30pm
South Elgin Branch - South Elgin - Hoffer Room
The concept is simple: turn a piece of garbage into something that can be used again in a different way. For some creating bring in a piece of garbage they turn into something.
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Clases de Ciudadanía en español - Spanish Citizenship classes
Tue, Apr 16, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Elgin Room
Esta serie cubrirá las preguntas cívicas en preparación para el examen de ciudadanía. Para obtener más información, comuníquese con Maria Vega de YWCA 773-600-2544. Presentado en español.
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Beat Making 101
Tue, Apr 16, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Studio 270*
Learn how to make an instrumental song from scratch using Logic Pro X or Garageband.
Volunteens for Grades 6-8 - In Person Volunteer Program
Tue, Apr 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Sally Lee Fox Room
Help out your library and your community by working together on volunteer projects. Grades 6-8. Registration required for each date. One Volunteens Application required for the 2023-2024 school year.
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Teen Resume Workshop
Tue, Apr 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Studio 270
Teens will go through the process of creating a resume.
Story Mix for Birth-6
Tue, Apr 16, 6:15pm - 6:35pm
Main Library - Story Room
Join us for an interactive storytime! Best for kids birth-6 with an adult caregiver. All ages are welcome. Drop-in!
Grupo de Conversación en Inglés en línea o en la Biblioteca - English Conversation Group -Hybrid-Main Library an Zoom
Tue, Apr 16, 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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Crochet Granny Squares - w/ Beth Gough
Tue, Apr 16, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms ABC
Come learn how to make lovely crochet granny squares. Once you know the basics, you can create coasters, blankets and quilts, handbags, cushions and more. The possibilities are endless!
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MS Word Series
Tue, Apr 16, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - Computer Training Room
In this series, learn the fundamentals of Microsoft Word to create, format, edit and design. Sponsored by Comcast Internet Essentials.
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