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Book Party: The Haunted Library (Grades K-5- VIRTUAL)

Pick Up Kit at Main Library between Sept 19-Sept 25

2022-09-29 17:00:00 2022-09-29 17:45:00 America/Chicago Book Party: The Haunted Library (Grades K-5- VIRTUAL) We're having a book party & you're invited! Claire lives above the library & she has a special ability- SEEING GHOSTS! The adventure starts when she meets a ghost named Kaz. Registration required. Virtual - Kidspace - Zoom

Thursday, September 29
5:00pm - 5:45pm

Add to Calendar 2022-09-29 17:00:00 2022-09-29 17:45:00 America/Chicago Book Party: The Haunted Library (Grades K-5- VIRTUAL) We're having a book party & you're invited! Claire lives above the library & she has a special ability- SEEING GHOSTS! The adventure starts when she meets a ghost named Kaz. Registration required. Virtual - Kidspace - Zoom

Virtual

Kidspace - Zoom

We're having a book party & you're invited! Claire lives above the library & she has a special ability- SEEING GHOSTS! The adventure starts when she meets a ghost named Kaz. Registration required.

***NOTE:  Please register separately for each child planning to attend this program.***

When Kaz's ghost family has to find a new place to haunt, he picks the town library.  Little does he know that Claire, who lives above the library, can SEE GHOSTS!  Let's read about this friendship and make a ghostly pompom popper and a spinning ghost. You'll also create a "Ghost Sighting Report" and get a mini Haunted Library Memory Game. 

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 Monday, September 19th through Sunday, September 25th.  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 Haunted Library Memory Game sheet on white cardstock

1 Cardboard Spinning Ghost Pattern on white cardstock

1 green half-sheet “Official Notice: Ghost Sighting Report”

1 white paper cup

1 balloon

1 rectangle of white cardstock

15 pompoms (mix of orange, black and purple) in small baggie

1 length of clear twine

1 rectangle of black paper

2 Glue dots

Program supplies to gather at home: 

Scissors

Black marker (permanent/Sharpie works best)

Hole punch

Tape (thin duct tape, masking tape, electrical tape works best) 

For a list of possible book titles that we may use in this program, click here

New to Zoom? Click here for more information. 

If you are unable to attend the program, please cancel your registration 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: | Elementary School |

EVENT TYPE: | Virtual | Book Clubs & Discussion Groups | Activity |

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Virtual

Phone: 847-742-2411

Hours

Today's hours

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

Mon, Jul 14 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Jul 15 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Jul 16 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Jul 17 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Jul 18 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jul 19 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Jul 20 12:00PM to 5:00PM

About the Branch

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

Upcoming Events

Tue, Jul 15, 10:00am - 10:30am
Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms ABC
Enjoy an interactive storytime with your child that includes books, songs, music, and movement. For ages birth - age 2 with an adult caregiver. Drop-in program! No registration required.

Tue, Jul 15, 10:00am - 10:30am
Rakow Branch - Rakow - Large Exhibit Area
Join us for stories, rhymes, and songs in this interactive Storytime. Ages 1-3 years old with adult caregiver.
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Tue, Jul 15, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Main Library
Designed for toddlers and preschoolers, this open-ended playtime encourages imagination and fun on our KidSpace outdoor patio. Drop in and play—weather permitting!

Tue, Jul 15, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Mobile Services
Location: Lords Park Zoo

Tue, Jul 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Computer Training Room
Learn how to install/uninstall programs and apps, change settings, use the task manager, and control updates in Windows 11.
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Tue, Jul 15, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library
Drop in for a consultation with a Career Coach from workNet Batavia!

Tue, Jul 15, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms AB
Music appreciation with acclaimed Composer and Music Researcher Jim Kendros. Enjoy dynamic, enjoyable and highly informative presentations on some of the great composers and their music. Register
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Tue, Jul 15, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Mobile Services
Bookmobile stop: State Street Towers – main entrance – 104 S. State St. – Elgin 60123 – 2:00-2:45

Tue, Jul 15, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Mobile Services
Bookmobile stop: Eastside Neighborhood Garden – Borsford Pl., near Channing & Division – Elgin 60120 – 3:00-3:45

Tue, Jul 15, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Studio 270
Let's discuss our favorite books and enjoy delicious ice cream! Registration encouraged, but not required. Drop-ins are welcome. Grades 7-12.
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Tue, Jul 15, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Mobile Services - Sprinter
Well Child Center - 620 Wing St, Elgin, IL 60123

Tue, Jul 15, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Mobile Services
Bookmobile stop: Buena Vista Apts. & Townhomes – Large playground in back off Amanda Cr. – Elgin 60123 - 4:00-4:45

Tue, Jul 15, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Studio 270
Watch Sonic the Hedgehog 3 and enjoy delicious popcorn! Grades 7-12. No registration required.

Tue, Jul 15, 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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Wed, Jul 16, 10:00am - 10:30am
Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms ABC
Enjoy an interactive storytime with your child that includes books, songs, music, and movement. For ages birth - age 2 with an adult caregiver. Drop-in program! No registration required.

Wed, Jul 16, 10:00am - 10:30am
South Elgin Branch - South Elgin - Shales Children's Activity Room
Join us for stories, rhymes, and songs in this interactive Storytime. Ages 1-3 years old with adult caregiver.
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Wed, Jul 16, 10:45am - 11:15am
South Elgin Branch
Preschoolers will enjoy stories, songs, and activities. Ages 3-5 years old

Wed, Jul 16, 11:30am - 12:45pm
Mobile Services
Lords Park- 100 Oakwood Blvd, Elgin, IL 60120

Wed, Jul 16, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Library - 2nd Floor - Genealogy
Receive one-on-one genealogy assistance from Elgin Genealogical Society volunteers.

Wed, Jul 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Studio 270
Let's get creative with watercolor painting! Registration encouraged, but not required. Drop-ins are welcome. Grades 7-12.

Wed, Jul 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Sally Lee Fox & Eagle Rooms
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. Drop-in program!

Wed, Jul 16, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Mobile Services
Bookmobile stop: Mulberry Grove Park – 1770 Newbridge Cr. – Elgin 60123 – 3:00-3:45

Wed, Jul 16, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Mobile Services
Bookmobile stop: Westridge Blvd. & Cedarfield Dr. – Bartlett 60103 – 4:00-4:30

Wed, Jul 16, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Mobile Services
Bookmobile stop: Rushmore Drive, Bartlett 60103 – 4:30-5:00

Wed, Jul 16, 5:15pm - 6:00pm
Mobile Services
Bookmobile stop: Blue Heron Park – 350 Blue Heron Way – Bartlett 60103 – 5:15-6:00

Wed, Jul 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - 2nd Floor - Behind Elevators
Aprende en la biblioteca. Participa con otras personas que hablan español o inglés como primer idioma. Learn at the Library with native English and Spanish speakers.

Wed, Jul 16, 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Outdoor Stage
Come laugh, cheer, and become a part of the action! Barely Balanced's Circus Show is packed with family-friendly comedy.

Wed, Jul 16, 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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