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Walking Book Club

The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafón
2024-10-30 19:00:00 2024-10-30 20:30:00 America/Chicago Walking Book Club The Walking Book Club meets weekly on Wednesday evenings at 7:00 pm to walk, followed by the book discussion at 7:45 pm. Interested? Contact Andrea at ahouston@gailborden.info. Main Library - Grove Room

Wednesday, October 30
7:00pm - 8:30pm

Add to Calendar 2024-10-30 19:00:00 2024-10-30 20:30:00 America/Chicago Walking Book Club The Walking Book Club meets weekly on Wednesday evenings at 7:00 pm to walk, followed by the book discussion at 7:45 pm. Interested? Contact Andrea at ahouston@gailborden.info. Main Library - Grove Room

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. Interested? Contact Andrea at ahouston@gailborden.info.

October 2024: The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafón

Click on the book cover to learn more!

Visit: https://gailborden.info/walking-book-club

or contact Andrea at ahouston@gailborden.info or 847-289-5844 for more information.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Book Clubs & Discussion Groups |

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Bounce & Rhyme Storytime - Ages 1-3 years old
Wed, Oct 30, 9:15am - 9:45am
Rakow Branch
Join us for stories, rhymes, and songs in this interactive Storytime. Ages 1-3 years old with adult caregiver.
Registration is now closed
Halloween Party!
Wed, Oct 30, 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms ABC
Join us for Halloween family fun! This Halloween party will include stories, activities, and more! We will also trick-or-treat throughout the library. *Please register for one session only.
Registration is now closed
Bounce & Rhyme Storytime - Ages 1-3 years old
Wed, Oct 30, 10:00am - 10:30am
Rakow Branch - Shales - Living Room
Join us for stories, rhymes, and songs in this interactive Storytime. Ages 1-3 years old with adult caregiver.
Registration is now closed
Bookmobile Stop: South Elgin branch
Wed, Oct 30, 10:00am - 1:00pm
South Elgin Branch
Check out the Bookmobile while the South Elgin branch is under construction
Budding Bookworms Preschool Storytime - Ages 3-5 years old
Wed, Oct 30, 10:45am - 11:15am
Rakow Branch
Preschoolers will enjoy stories, songs, and activities. Ages 3-5 years old
Registration is now closed
Piano Performance - Larry Bruce
Wed, Oct 30, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Library - Lobby - Piano
Piano performance in the lobby by volunteer community members.
TechKnow Mobile Stop: Centro de Informacion
Wed, Oct 30, 1:30pm - 2:45pm
Mobile Services - Sprinter
TechKnow Mobile stop: Centro de Informacion – 1885 Lin Lor Lane – Elgin 60123
Bookmobile Stop: Willow Lake Estates
Wed, Oct 30, 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 30, 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 30, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Mobile Services
Bookmobile stop: Woodview Circle – corner of Woodview Cr. & Chicago St., Elgin 60120 – 4:00-4:45
Studio 270 Volunteer Corps
Wed, Oct 30, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Main Library - Studio 270*
Help out the library with various projects. Meet in Studio 270. Registration Required.
Registration is now closed
El Trote De Las Calacas Packet Pick-up
Wed, Oct 30, 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Conference Room
Participants in the El Trote De Las Calacas 5k can collect their race packets. See you there!
Bookmobile Stop: Crestwood Apartments of Elgin
Wed, Oct 30, 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 30, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Meadows Community Room C
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.
Registration is now closed
¿Cuándo aplaudo? ¿Qué me pongo? - When do I clap? What do I wear?
Wed, Oct 30, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms AB
¡Prepárate con nosotros para el concierto del Día de Muertos de la Orquesta Sinfónica de Elgin! y disfruta del monólogo "Adios mi tierra" por el Círculo de Artistas Latinos. Programa Bilingüe.
Registration is now closed
Clase de Pintura - Calaveras de azucar - Paint Class - Sugar Skulls
Wed, Oct 30, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Sally Lee Fox & Eagle Rooms
Esta clase es perfecta para pintores principiantes. ¡Cristina Colunga, artista local, te guiará a través de cada paso para pintar una calavera de azúcar!
Registration is now closed
Walking Book Club - The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafón
Wed, Oct 30, 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. Interested? Contact Andrea at ahouston@gailborden.info.
Google Tools: Forms
Wed, Oct 30, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - Computer Training Room
Learn to create and share interactive questionnaires, surveys, and quizzes using Google Forms.
Registration is now closed
Halloween Party!
Thu, Oct 31, 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms ABC
Join us for Halloween family fun! This Halloween party will include stories, activities, and more! We will also trick-or-treat throughout the library. *Please register for one session only.
This event is full
Piano Performance - Steve Yoder
Thu, Oct 31, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Lobby - Piano
Piano performance in the lobby by volunteer community members.
Preschool Drawing - Ages 4-5
Thu, Oct 31, 10:30am - 11:15am
Rakow Branch
Children will develop fine motor skills as we have fun learning to draw!
Registration is now closed
Computers 101 Series
Thu, Oct 31, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Rakow Branch
New to computers or need a refresher on how to get started? Learn how to use the mouse and keyboard, pick up basic computer skills and browse the internet in this series. Sponsored by Comcast.
Registration is now closed
Teen Horror Film Fest
Thu, Oct 31, 3:00pm - 9:00pm
Main Library - Studio 270
Celebrate Halloween with a night of Horror Films, snacks, and crafts.
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