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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

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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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Mon, Feb 16 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Feb 17 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Feb 18 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Feb 19 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Feb 20 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Feb 21 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Feb 22 12:00PM to 5:00PM

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Mon, Feb 16, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Main Library
Celebrate America's 250th birthday with the 250 Years of Elgin exhibit. This engaging exhibit highlights the pivotal moments that shaped Elgin into the culturally vibrant city it is today.

Mon, Feb 16, 9:00am - 9:00pm
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Project 2-3-1 is an exhibit based on the local documentary that tells the history of African Americans in Elgin.

Mon, Feb 16, 10:00am - 10:30am
South Elgin Branch - South Elgin - Shales Children's Activity Room
Fun art projects for little artists. Please wear appropriate clothing.
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Mon, Feb 16, 10:00am - 12:00pm
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Stop by and make fun crafts to take home. All materials supplied. Best for children age 3 and up. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.

Mon, Feb 16, 10:00am - 12:00pm
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Everyone is welcome to come watch and listen. February 2 - Fences (2016) February 9 - Selma (2014) February 16 - Princess and the Frog (2009) February 23 - Harriet (2019)

Mon, Feb 16, 11:30am - 4:30pm
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Mon, Feb 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Studio 270
Play the video game Hollow Knight, make Hollow Knight fan merch, and chat with fellow gamers! Registration encouraged, but not required. Drop ins are welcome.
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Mon, Feb 16, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Mobile Services
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Mon, Feb 16, 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.

Mon, Feb 16, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - Grove Room
The Contemporary Book Group meets monthly to discuss current books in assorted genres. Meetings are held the third Monday of the month at 7:00 p.m. in the Grove Room at the Main Library.

Mon, Feb 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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Tue, Feb 17, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Main Library
Celebrate America's 250th birthday with the 250 Years of Elgin exhibit. This engaging exhibit highlights the pivotal moments that shaped Elgin into the culturally vibrant city it is today.

Tue, Feb 17, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Main Library
Project 2-3-1 is an exhibit based on the local documentary that tells the history of African Americans in Elgin.

Tue, Feb 17, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Lobby - Piano
Piano performance in the lobby by volunteer community members.

Tue, Feb 17, 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Library - Computer Training Room
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Main Library
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Tue, Feb 17, 4:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Rotunda
Illinois State Toll Highway Authority will be available to offer their services. I-PASS Assist Education/Enrollment, Free I-PASS Sticker Tags, and  Account Services.

Tue, Feb 17, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Main Library
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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Tue, Feb 17, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Computer Training Room
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Tue, Feb 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Conference Room
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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Tue, Feb 17, 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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Tue, Feb 17, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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