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¡Celebremos el Día del niño!
2024-04-28 13:00:00 2024-04-28 14:00:00 America/Chicago ¡Celebremos el Día del niño! Acompáñanos a celebrar los niños en este día con un cuento y nuestro invitado especial: Chuponcito el payaso. ¡Esta presentación incluye juegos, magia, malabares y diversión! Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms ABC

Sunday, April 28
1:00pm - 2:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-04-28 13:00:00 2024-04-28 14:00:00 America/Chicago ¡Celebremos el Día del niño! Acompáñanos a celebrar los niños en este día con un cuento y nuestro invitado especial: Chuponcito el payaso. ¡Esta presentación incluye juegos, magia, malabares y diversión! Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms ABC

Main Library

Meadows Community Rooms ABC

Acompáñanos a celebrar los niños en este día con un cuento y nuestro invitado especial: Chuponcito el payaso. ¡Esta presentación incluye juegos, magia, malabares y diversión!

AGE GROUP: | Family |

EVENT TYPE: | Music & Performances | En Espanol |

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Mon, May 06 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, May 07 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, May 08 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, May 09 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, May 10 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, May 11 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, May 12 12:00PM to 5:00PM
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Upcoming Events

BabyFest Book Challenge - 150th Anniversary Special
Wed, May 08, All day
Main Library
In honor of our library's 150th anniversary, new and soon-to-be caregivers are invited to a challenge. Read 150 books (only 5 per day!) with your baby or baby-to-be all month long and receive a prize!
Baby Obstacle Course
Wed, May 08, 10:00am - 10:30am
Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms ABC
Join us for a fun-filled event for babies 18 months and under. We will have a variety of toys and large motor activities for wigglers, crawlers, and early walkers. Drop-in program!
Bounce & Rhyme Storytime - Ages 1-3 years old
Wed, May 08, 10:00am - 10:30am
Rakow Branch - Rakow - 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
Budding Bookworms Preschool Storytime - Ages 3-5 years old
Wed, May 08, 10:45am - 11:15am
Rakow Branch
Preschoolers will enjoy stories, songs, and activities. Ages 3-5 years old
Registration is now closed
Canceled
TechKnow Mobile Stop: Well Child Center
Wed, May 08, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Mobile Services
TechKnow Mobile Stop: Well Child Center - 620 Wing St, Elgin, IL 60123
Bookmobile Stop: Mulberry Grove Park
Wed, May 08, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Mobile Services - Bookmobile
Bookmobile stop: Mulberry Grove Park – 1770 Newbridge Cr. – Elgin 60123 – 3:00-3:45
Bookmobile Stop: Westridge
Wed, May 08, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Mobile Services - Bookmobile
Bookmobile stop: Westridge Blvd. & Cedarfield Dr. – Bartlett 60103 – 4:00-4:30
Bookmobile Stop: Rushmore Drive
Wed, May 08, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Mobile Services - Bookmobile
Bookmobile stop: Rushmore Drive, Bartlett 60103 – 4:30-5:00
Bookmobile Stop: Blue Heron Park
Wed, May 08, 5:15pm - 6:00pm
Mobile Services - Bookmobile
Bookmobile stop: Blue Heron Park – 350 Blue Heron Way – Bartlett 60103 – 5:15-6:00
Go Bilingual en la Biblioteca - Go Bilingual at the Library
Wed, May 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Elgin Room
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
A Murder Mystery, Family Story & Love Letter to Strong Women - An Author Talk with Nina Simon
Wed, May 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual
You’re invited to join Nina Simon online and chat about her lighthearted whodunnit about a grandmother-mother-daughter trio of amateur sleuths, Mother-Daughter Murder Night. Please register.
Register
Career and Technical School Fair
Wed, May 08, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Main Library
Graduating soon? Thinking about a career change? Explore different high-demand trades and chat with representatives from area colleges, trade & technical schools.
Celebrate AAPI Month - with Kathak: Classical Indian Dance
Wed, May 08, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms ABC
Join Gauri Jog for a colorful and creative introduction to Kathak, a traditional dance from India. The program will feature dance performances, sharing of Indian culture, and Q & A.
Walking Book Club - The Ferryman by Justin Cronin
Wed, May 08, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - Conference 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.
BabyFest Book Challenge - 150th Anniversary Special
Thu, May 09, All day
Main Library
In honor of our library's 150th anniversary, new and soon-to-be caregivers are invited to a challenge. Read 150 books (only 5 per day!) with your baby or baby-to-be all month long and receive a prize!
Device Advice
Thu, May 09, 9:30am - 11:30am
Main Library - 2nd Floor - Behind Elevators
Get help with common tech issues like Microsoft Office, using a tablet, hotspots, syncing email with your phone, downloading content, and more. Drop in for personalized assistance at your library.
Elgin Genealogical Society Research Assistance
Thu, May 09, 9:30am - 11:30am
Main Library - 2nd Floor - Genealogy
Receive one-on-one genealogy assistance from Elgin Genealogical Society volunteers.
Piano Performance - Steve Yoder
Thu, May 09, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Lobby - Piano
Piano performance in the lobby by volunteer community members.
Sensory Fun for Every Little One
Thu, May 09, 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Library - Sally Lee Fox & Eagle Rooms
Babies will explore the world around them in this drop-in play program! Dress for a mess. For babies and toddlers up to 36 months with an adult caregiver. No registration required.
Elgin Men's Shed
Thu, May 09, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Main Library - Grove Room
A Men's Shed is a place geared toward older men to gather, make new friendships while working on projects, learning new skills and hobbies, and giving back to the community. All are welcome.
Studio 270 Volunteer Corps
Thu, May 09, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Studio 270
Help out the library with various projects. Meet in Studio 270. Registration Required.
This event is full
Budding Bookworms Preschool Storytime - Ages 3-5 years old
Thu, May 09, 5:30pm - 6:00pm
South Elgin Branch - South Elgin - Hoffer Room
Preschoolers will enjoy stories, songs, and activities. Ages 3-5 years old
Grupo de Mujeres con Propósito- En español - ¡Festejando a Mamá!
Thu, May 09, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms ABC
Únete a la reunión de Grupo de Mujeres con Propósito. Tendremos música, actividades divertidas y mucho más. ¡No te lo puedes perder!
Ayuda con tecnología: Citas para el Consulado de México - WhatsApp
Thu, May 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Grove Room
¡El consulado de México visita la Biblioteca Pública Gail Borden! Conozca cómo programar una cita para el Consulado de México sobre ruedas usando WhatsApp. Por favor, regístrese.
Madden Tournament
Thu, May 09, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Studio 270*
Teens in grades 9-12 can compete in our Xbox Madden Tournament.
MS Excel Series
Thu, May 09, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
South Elgin Branch - South Elgin - Hoffer 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.
Registration is now closed
Introduction to Canva
Thu, May 09, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - Computer Training Room
Learn to create and edit eye-catching designs, and use built-in templates to create your next flyer, card, or graphics. Comfort with navigating the internet and using a computer is encouraged.
This event is full
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