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Semi-Annual Foundation Book Sale
2025-03-20 09:00:00 2025-03-20 20:30:00 America/Chicago Semi-Annual Foundation Book Sale Thousands of books and media for adults and children for sale at the annual Library Foundation Book Sale - proceeds help support programs and events at the library! Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms ABC

Thursday, March 20
9:00am - 8:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-03-20 09:00:00 2025-03-20 20:30:00 America/Chicago Semi-Annual Foundation Book Sale Thousands of books and media for adults and children for sale at the annual Library Foundation Book Sale - proceeds help support programs and events at the library! Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms ABC

Main Library

Meadows Community Rooms ABC

Thousands of books and media for adults and children for sale at the annual Library Foundation Book Sale - proceeds help support programs and events at the library!

AGE GROUP: | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | Community |

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Mini Ofrenda en la biblioteca - Mini Ofrenda at the Library
Wed, Oct 29, All day
Main Library
Ven tú y tu familia y escriban un mensaje a un ser querido que ha partido y forma parte de la Mini-Ofrenda en la biblioteca durante las actividades del Día de Muertos.
Ofrenda Comunitaria del Día de Muertos- Exhibición - Day of the Dead Community Ofrenda- Exhibit
Wed, Oct 29, All day
Main Library - Elgin Room
Conoce una ofrenda tradicional del Día de Muertos y el significado de sus elementos. Ven y disfruta de esta experiencia.
Dinosaur Explorer Exhibit
Wed, Oct 29, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Main Library
Dinosaur Explorer journeys through the wildest, wackiest, and most wonderous dinosaurs and examines human physiology through the lens of these magnificent creatures.  Produced by Imagine.
Halloween Preschool Party!
Wed, Oct 29, 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms ABC
Calling all little pumpkins! Join us for a spook-tacular Halloween storytime, a parade throughout the library, and trick-or-treating. Costumes encouraged! *Please register for one session only.
Registration is now closed
Courtly Intrigue and Whispers as Weapons - with Historical Fiction Queen Philippa Gregory
Wed, Oct 29, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual
We invite you to sit down with us for an intriguing conversation with the “queen of British historical fiction” Philippa Gregory about her upcoming newest novel Boleyn Traitor. Please register.
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Bookmobile Stop: Willow Lake Estates
Wed, Oct 29, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Mobile Services
Bookmobile stop: Willow Lakes Estates – club house – 161 W. River Road – Elgin 60123 – 2:00-2:45
Bookmobile Stop: Highbury Drive
Wed, Oct 29, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Mobile Services
Bookmobile stop: Highbury Dr., east of Waverly – Elgin 60120 – 3:00-3:45
Bookmobile Stop: Woodview Circle
Wed, Oct 29, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Mobile Services
Bookmobile stop: Woodview Circle – corner of Woodview Cr. & Chicago St., Elgin 60120 – 4:00-4:45
Bookmobile Stop: Crestwood Apartments of Elgin
Wed, Oct 29, 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Mobile Services
Bookmobile stop: Crestwood Apts. of Elgin – info office – 45 Poplar Creek Dr. – Elgin 60120 – 5:00-5:45
Go Bilingual en la Biblioteca - Go Bilingual at the Library
Wed, Oct 29, 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.
Spooky Cookie Decorating (Grades 7-12)
Wed, Oct 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Studio 270
Let's decorate and devour cookies in the spirit of Halloween! Registration required.
This event is full
Walking Book Club - My Friends by Fredrik Backman
Wed, Oct 29, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - Grove Room
The Walking Book Club meets weekly on Wednesday evenings at 7:00 pm to walk, followed by the book discussion at 7:45 pm at the Main Library.
Ofrenda Comunitaria del Día de Muertos- Exhibición - Day of the Dead Community Ofrenda- Exhibit
Thu, Oct 30, All day
Main Library - Elgin Room
Conoce una ofrenda tradicional del Día de Muertos y el significado de sus elementos. Ven y disfruta de esta experiencia.
Mini Ofrenda en la biblioteca - Mini Ofrenda at the Library
Thu, Oct 30, All day
Main Library
Ven tú y tu familia y escriban un mensaje a un ser querido que ha partido y forma parte de la Mini-Ofrenda en la biblioteca durante las actividades del Día de Muertos.
Dinosaur Explorer Exhibit
Thu, Oct 30, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Main Library
Dinosaur Explorer journeys through the wildest, wackiest, and most wonderous dinosaurs and examines human physiology through the lens of these magnificent creatures.  Produced by Imagine.
Halloween Preschool Party!
Thu, Oct 30, 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms ABC
Calling all little pumpkins! Join us for a spook-tacular Halloween storytime, a parade throughout the library, and trick-or-treating. Costumes encouraged! *Please register for one session only.
This event is full
Teen Scream Horror Film Fest (Grades 7-12)
Thu, Oct 30, 3:00pm - 9:00pm
Main Library - Studio 270
Celebrate Halloween with a night of Horror Films, snacks, crafts, and a screaming contest. Costumes encouraged, but not required. Optional registration. Drop ins are welcome.
TechKnow Mobile Stop: Coleman Elementary School
Thu, Oct 30, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Mobile Services - Sprinter
Please find us on the corner of Sherwood Ave and Oakhill Rd. Elgin IL 60120.
Jekyll and Hyde Revisited - Jekyll’s Moral Disintegration
Thu, Oct 30, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms AB
With role play, film, PowerPoint, & group discussion, this interactive presentation explores how the compassionate Dr. Jekyll gradually loses control to his darker alter ego, the sinister Mr. Hyde.
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