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Library Buildings Closed

Services Available
2021-01-21 00:00:00 2021-01-21 23:59:00 America/Chicago Library Buildings Closed The drive-up windows at Main & Rakow will be open. Curbside service at South Elgin and the Bookmobile contactless service will continue. Reference Services & Interlibrary loan (ILL) will continue. All Branches

Thursday, January 21
All day

Add to Calendar 2021-01-21 00:00:00 2021-01-21 23:59:00 America/Chicago Library Buildings Closed The drive-up windows at Main & Rakow will be open. Curbside service at South Elgin and the Bookmobile contactless service will continue. Reference Services & Interlibrary loan (ILL) will continue. All Branches

The drive-up windows at Main & Rakow will be open. Curbside service at South Elgin and the Bookmobile contactless service will continue. Reference Services & Interlibrary loan (ILL) will continue.

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Upcoming events

Adventure Storytime with Ms. Stephanie
Thu, Feb 25, 10:00am - 10:30am
Virtual
Join us on the library facebook page for a storytime full of adventure ! There will be a story, and craft or activity you can do from home.http://www.gbpl.info/fbylah
Online Chess Club - Online
Thu, Feb 25, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Virtual
Please register to receive a zoom invite to chess club. You will practice chess with a partner. All levels are welcome to join.
Bookmobile Stop: River’s Edge Townhomes
Thu, Feb 25, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Bookmobile
Bookmobile stop: River’s Edge Townhomes – 2 Clifford Ct. – Elgin 60123
Chess Club - All ages and skill levels welcome
Thu, Feb 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual - Branch Services - Zoom
Play against local opponents over zoom and chess.com. Watch others play to gain experience or show off your chess prowess!
This event is full
Studio 270 Volunteer Corps - Volunteer Squad
Thu, Feb 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Studio 270
Drop in and help out the library with cleaning, book displays, and other various projects. For teens in grades 9-12.
Registration is now closed
Book Party (K-5): Inspector Flytrap - Pick up kit at Main Library from Feb 15 - Feb 21
Thu, Feb 25, 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Virtual
We're having a book party & you're invited! Join us to meet Inspector Flytrap and Nina the Goat who solve BIG DEAL mysteries. We'll read/discuss part of the first book & make a venus flytrap craft.
Registration is now closed
Bookmobile Stop: Surrey Drive
Thu, Feb 25, 5:30pm - 6:15pm
Bookmobile
Bookmobile stop: Surrey Dr. – Surrey Dr. & Maple Ln. – Elgin 60123
Family Storytime - via Zoom
Thu, Feb 25, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Virtual
The whole family is invited to this fun story time full of books, songs, rhymes, and more!
MS Access Series - Online via Zoom
Thu, Feb 25, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Virtual
Learn how to create a database, sort and filter via tables, create queries and make forms in this series.
Registration is now closed
Curso para Tomar Control de la Diabetes Online - Online Diabetes Self-Management Workshop
Thu, Feb 25, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
La diabetes requiere atención constante, y más durante la pandemia. En este curso de 6 semanas las personas con diabetes o prediabetes, y sus familiares, recibirán herramientas para una mejor vida.
Bilingual Bookmobile Bedtime Stories
Thu, Feb 25, 6:30pm - 6:45pm
Virtual
Join us for an English and Spanish bedtime story. Some weeks will also have a guitar lullaby.
Bookmobile Stop: Mulberry Court
Thu, Feb 25, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Bookmobile
Bookmobile stop: Mulberry Ct. – Mulberry Ct. & Mulberry Ln. – Elgin 60123
Growing Native Plant Communities - Online via Zoom
Thu, Feb 25, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Virtual
Rory Klick, experienced gardener, shows how important and beneficial native plants are to our environment and natural landscapes. Please register for link to Zoom.Register
Stomp! Clap! Read!
Fri, Feb 26, 10:00am - 10:30am
Virtual
This energetic virtual program is all about movement! Sing and dance to kid-friendly music hits and listen to storytime favorites. Best for ages 2-6.
Family Friday: Paw Patrol Party - Pickup Kit at Main Library from Feb 15 - Feb 26
Fri, Feb 26, 10:00am - 11:00am
Virtual
We are celebrating all things Paw Patrol at this fun Zoom party!
This event is full
Intermediate 3D Design
Fri, Feb 26, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual
Have you taken Intro to 3D Design and now want more? Come to the next class in this series to learn additional design techniques and take on a new and tougher 3D challenge. Grades 3-8
World Read Aloud Month - Fairy Tales
Fri, Feb 26, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Virtual
In February, we're celebrating World Read Aloud Day-- the whole month! Your favorite children's librarians will read a fairy tale out loud on Facebook Live. Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 2pm.
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