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Writing Club for K-8: Mini Books

Pick up kit at Main Library from April 5-April 11

2021-04-14 18:00:00 2021-04-14 18:30:00 America/Chicago Writing Club for K-8: Mini Books Let's make mini books for National Poetry Month! Grades K-8. Registration required. For more poetry fun, check out our Poetry Scavenger Hunt on Beanstack at gailborden.beanstack.com Virtual - Kidspace - Zoom

Wednesday, April 14
6:00pm - 6:30pm

Add to Calendar 2021-04-14 18:00:00 2021-04-14 18:30:00 America/Chicago Writing Club for K-8: Mini Books Let's make mini books for National Poetry Month! Grades K-8. Registration required. For more poetry fun, check out our Poetry Scavenger Hunt on Beanstack at gailborden.beanstack.com Virtual - Kidspace - Zoom

Virtual

Kidspace - Zoom

Let's make mini books for National Poetry Month! Grades K-8. Registration required. For more poetry fun, check out our Poetry Scavenger Hunt on Beanstack at gailborden.beanstack.com

This program has supplies to be picked up at the KidSpace Youth Reference Desk at the Main Library (270 N. Grove Ave., Elgin).  Program supplies will be ready for pick up between April 5 - April 11. All registered participants will receive an email with the zoom login prior to the program date. 

If you would like to pick up the supplies at the Main Library Drive-up Window instead of inside the library at the youth desk, please call the youth desk at  847-429-4685 before you arrive at the library.  

Program Supplies in the bag: 

1 Mini Book Kit

Program Supplies to gather at home:

Pen or Pencil
Markers, Crayons, or Colored Pencils
Scissors
Glue or Glue Stick

All registered participants will receive an email with the zoom login. New to Zoom? Click here for instructions.

For questions, please contact Aron Ryan, KidSpace Library Associate, at aryan@gailborden.info

If you are unable to attend the event, please cancel your reservation so a student on the waitlist can join the event.  We will be taking attendance at the programs and staff members reserve the right to move a registrant to the waitlist if they are found to be consistently absent from the zoom event part of the program. 

AGE GROUP: | Middle School | Elementary School |

EVENT TYPE: | Virtual | Activity |

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Phone: 847-742-2411

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

Mon, Apr 13 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Apr 14 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Apr 15 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Apr 16 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Apr 17 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Apr 18 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Apr 19 12:00PM to 5:00PM

About the Branch

Programs presented virtually through FB, Zoom, YouTube, and other online sources.

Upcoming Events

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Mon, Apr 13, All day
Main Library
Ven, celebra y apoya el arte latino.

Mon, Apr 13, 9:15am - 9:45am
Main Library - Story Room - North
Calling all preschoolers! This storytime features stories, songs, and rhymes for ages 3-6.
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Mon, Apr 13, 10:00am - 12:00pm
South Elgin Branch - South Elgin - Hoffer Meeting Room
Everyone is welcome to come watch and listen.

Mon, Apr 13, 10:00am - 10:30am
Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms ABC
Join us for an interactive storytime! Best for kids birth-6 years with an adult caregiver. All ages are welcome. Drop-in!

Mon, Apr 13, 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - Conference Room
A special interest group that encourages and assists with writing family stories and histories. Participants share their stories for help with ideas, clarification, and resources.

Mon, Apr 13, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Mobile Services
330 Griswold St, Elgin, IL 60123

Mon, Apr 13, 11:45am - 1:15pm
Main Library - Grove Room
Civil War-era discussion group. Meets 2nd week of the month. No registration.

Mon, Apr 13, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Main Library - Meadows Community Room B
Come, learn and practice Spanish! Intermediate level participants will practice conversations in Spanish by doing activities in the library or visiting places in the community.
This event is full

Mon, Apr 13, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Mobile Services
Near Joyce Ln & Nancy Ann Ln, Elgin

Mon, Apr 13, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Main Library - Sally Lee Fox & Eagle Rooms
Earth Day is on April 22nd. Let's do some STEAM projects designed to celebrate our incredible planet!
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Mon, Apr 13, 4:45pm - 5:45pm
Mobile Services
801 Hastings St. Elgin

Mon, Apr 13, 4:45pm - 5:15pm
South Elgin Branch - South Elgin - Shales Children's Activity Room
Come join in to hear a story and create a puppet. Register to join.
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Mon, Apr 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual
James Cameron’s Titanic imagined the Heart of the Ocean, but what real treasures were lost? This lecture explores fascinating, valuable goods that sank with the ship on April 14, 1912.
Register

Mon, Apr 13, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Mobile Services
Jefferson Ave. Elgin

Mon, Apr 13, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Grove Room
Get hooked on crocheting! Bring a project to work on. All skill levels welcome. Please Register

Mon, Apr 13, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Meadows Community Room C
Opportunity to practice & build your signing skills in a fun, supportive environment! NOTE THIS IS NOT A CLASS, but a group of people with varying degrees of proficiency helping each other practice!

Mon, Apr 13, 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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Mon, Apr 13, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - Conference Room,Info Serv - Zoom
Co-sponsored by the American Association of University Women Elgin Area Branch. Click on the event title for a list of assigned books. Facilitated by Barbara Njus and Gail Cohen. Please Register.

Tue, Apr 14, All day
Main Library
Ven, celebra y apoya el arte latino.

Tue, Apr 14, 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.

Tue, Apr 14, 10:00am - 10:30am
Rakow Branch - Rakow - Large Exhibit Area
Join us for stories, rhymes, and songs in this interactive Storytime.
This event is full

Tue, Apr 14, 10:00am - 10:30am
Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms ABC
Families are invited to share stories, rhymes and musical activities together in this interactive storytime. For ages 1-3 with an adult caregiver. *Registration Required
This event is full

Tue, Apr 14, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Lobby - Piano
Piano performance in the lobby by volunteer community members.

Tue, Apr 14, 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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Tue, Apr 14, 10:45am - 11:15am
Rakow Branch - Rakow - Large Exhibit Area
Preschoolers will enjoy stories, songs, and activities.

Tue, Apr 14, 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Mobile Services
711 E Chicago Street, Elgin IL 60120

Tue, Apr 14, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Mobile Services
901 Center St Elgin, IL 60120

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Tue, Apr 14, 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Virtual
Nothing pairs better with an afternoon snack than a great book! Grab a snack & a book you enjoyed & join Ms. Carrie for a ZOOM book chat. We'll share book "bites" & add new titles to our TBR lists.

Tue, Apr 14, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Mobile Services
Lin Lor Ln. & Airlite St. Elgin

Tue, Apr 14, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
In The Community
Those with dementia and their care partners are invited for a social event and resources at South Elgin Public Works Building, 1000 Bowes Rd. RSVP 847-289-5848.

Tue, Apr 14, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Main Library - Studio 270
Are you a fan of Stray Kids, Blackpink, Enhypen, or other K-pop groups? Come enjoy your favorite K-pop songs while you make buttons, shrink-plastic charms, and other crafts.

Tue, Apr 14, 4:45pm - 5:45pm
Mobile Services
N. Clifton Ave. & Wolff Ave. Elgin

Tue, Apr 14, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Computer Training Room
Esta serie cubrirá las preguntas cívicas en preparación para el examen de ciudadanía. Para obtener más información, comuníquese con Laura Lopez de YWCA Elgin (331) 442-2036. Presentado en español.

Tue, Apr 14, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Mobile Services
Near Mulberry Ln. & Kathleen Dr. Elgin

Tue, Apr 14, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Meadows Community Room C
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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Tue, Apr 14, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Elgin Room
Monthly meeting of the Library Board which is generally held on the second Tuesday of the month.