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Rakow Rangers Presents: Hike at Otter Creek Forest Preserve
2023-06-08 10:00:00 2023-06-08 11:30:00 America/Chicago Rakow Rangers Presents: Hike at Otter Creek Forest Preserve Come hike with us at the Otter Creek forest preserve at 37W870 Hopps Rd, Elgin, IL. A Naturalist will take soil core samples from various locations and discuss the differences. Registration requested. In The Community -

Thursday, June 08
10:00am - 11:30am

Add to Calendar 2023-06-08 10:00:00 2023-06-08 11:30:00 America/Chicago Rakow Rangers Presents: Hike at Otter Creek Forest Preserve Come hike with us at the Otter Creek forest preserve at 37W870 Hopps Rd, Elgin, IL. A Naturalist will take soil core samples from various locations and discuss the differences. Registration requested. In The Community -

Come hike with us at the Otter Creek forest preserve at 37W870 Hopps Rd, Elgin, IL. A Naturalist will take soil core samples from various locations and discuss the differences. Registration requested.

Parking at the preserve is very limited, but you may park on both sides of Hopps Road.

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AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Nature & Science | Activity |

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Upcoming Events

Let's Play! - Ages 3-5 years old
Fri, Jul 26, 10:00am - 11:00am
Rakow Branch
Ages 3-5 Join us OUTSIDE for fun outdoor activities. Dress appropriately and come ready to play and have fun!
Curious Kids Club Drop-In - No Registration Required K-5
Fri, Jul 26, 11:00am - 11:45am
Main Library - Sally Lee Fox & Eagle Rooms
Bring your curiosity and join us for a different theme or activity each week as we explore. This is a Drop-In Program. No Registration Required.
3D Design for Kids - Flower Power - In-person
Fri, Jul 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Computer Training Room
Join us as we learn about the structure of flowers and build them in 3D We will use TINKERCAD to create 3D objects on the computer to be printed on the library’s 3D printer. Grades 2 - 8
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Drop In and DRAW with Ms. Carrie - Grades 2-5 (In person)
Fri, Jul 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Sally Lee Fox & Eagle Rooms
Do you love to draw? Ms. Carrie does. DROP IN for a drawing workshop where you'll learn to draw a few items & then have time to color & share your creations. Each session will have a unique theme.
Bumblebee Express Train Rides
Fri, Jul 26, 2:00pm - 5:30pm
Main Library
What's more fun than riding a train? Climb aboard the Bumblebee Express for a free trip around the inside of the Library that features Library stories and events.
Book Bike: Elgin Farmer's Market - South Riverside Drive
Fri, Jul 26, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Mobile Services
Visit the Book Bike to check out books and learn about what's happening at the library!
Read to Rover for K - 8: South Elgin Branch - South Elgin Branch
Sat, Jul 27, 11:00am - 11:15am
South Elgin Branch
Practice your reading skills by cuddling up with a good book and reading aloud to a fully trained and certified therapy dog. Registration required. For grades K through 8.
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Read to Rover for K - 8: South Elgin Branch - South Elgin Branch
Sat, Jul 27, 11:15am - 11:30am
South Elgin Branch
Practice your reading skills by cuddling up with a good book and reading aloud to a fully trained and certified therapy dog. Registration required. For grades K through 8.
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Read to Rover for K - 8: South Elgin Branch - South Elgin Branch
Sat, Jul 27, 11:30am - 11:45am
South Elgin Branch
Practice your reading skills by cuddling up with a good book and reading aloud to a fully trained and certified therapy dog. Registration required. For grades K through 8.
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Read to Rover for K - 8: South Elgin Branch - South Elgin Branch
Sat, Jul 27, 11:45am - 12:00pm
South Elgin Branch
Practice your reading skills by cuddling up with a good book and reading aloud to a fully trained and certified therapy dog. Registration required. For grades K through 8.
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Read to Rover for K - 8: South Elgin Branch - South Elgin Branch
Sat, Jul 27, 12:00pm - 12:15pm
South Elgin Branch
Practice your reading skills by cuddling up with a good book and reading aloud to a fully trained and certified therapy dog. Registration required. For grades K through 8.
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Read to Rover for K - 8: South Elgin Branch - South Elgin Branch
Sat, Jul 27, 12:15pm - 12:30pm
South Elgin Branch
Practice your reading skills by cuddling up with a good book and reading aloud to a fully trained and certified therapy dog. Registration required. For grades K through 8.
Registration is now closed
Read to Rover for K - 8: South Elgin Branch - South Elgin Branch
Sat, Jul 27, 12:30pm - 12:45pm
South Elgin Branch
Practice your reading skills by cuddling up with a good book and reading aloud to a fully trained and certified therapy dog. Registration required. For grades K through 8.
Registration is now closed
Read to Rover for K - 8: South Elgin Branch - South Elgin Branch
Sat, Jul 27, 12:45pm - 1:00pm
South Elgin Branch
Practice your reading skills by cuddling up with a good book and reading aloud to a fully trained and certified therapy dog. Registration required. For grades K through 8.
Registration is now closed
Manga and Anime Club for Grades 6-12
Sat, Jul 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Sally Lee Fox & Eagle Rooms
Drop by to make buttons and tiny merch featuring your favorite characters from Demon Slayer, My Hero Academia, Spy x Family, and more. Bonus: you'll get to watch anime and take home Japanese candy!
Ceruleum Band
Sat, Jul 27, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Rakow Branch
Come out to hear some live music and bring your lawn chair or blanket!
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