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Garden Chat Discussion Group
2024-06-18 14:00:00 2024-06-18 15:00:00 America/Chicago Garden Chat Discussion Group Do you enjoy gardening? Do you have questions or information to share about flower, herb, or vegetable gardening? If so, join our garden chat on the third Tuesday of each month. Rakow Branch - Rakow - Living Room

Tuesday, June 18
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-06-18 14:00:00 2024-06-18 15:00:00 America/Chicago Garden Chat Discussion Group Do you enjoy gardening? Do you have questions or information to share about flower, herb, or vegetable gardening? If so, join our garden chat on the third Tuesday of each month. Rakow Branch - Rakow - Living Room

Rakow Branch

Rakow - Living Room

Do you enjoy gardening? Do you have questions or information to share about flower, herb, or vegetable gardening? If so, join our garden chat on the third Tuesday of each month.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Older Adult Interest | Nature & Science | Book Clubs & Discussion Groups |

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Rakow Branch
Phone: 847-531-7271
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Today's hours

We're open 9:00AM to 8:00PM

Mon, Jun 24 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jun 25 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jun 26 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jun 27 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jun 28 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jun 29 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jun 30 12:00PM to 5:00PM
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Tiny Tales
Wed, Jun 26, 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.
Summer Discover: Outdoor FUN! Ages: 6-10 - Rakow Branch-Outside
Wed, Jun 26, 10:00am - 11:30am
Rakow Branch - Rakow - Outside South
Register to climb through the 65' inflatable obstacle course. *Please Note: No shoes allowed in the obstacle course, sticky socks work, or just regular socks.
Registration is now closed
TechKnow Mobile Stop: River's Landing - Summer Learning on the Go
Wed, Jun 26, 10:00am - 11:00am
Mobile Services
TechKnow Mobile Stop: 3 Times Square Rd, Elgin, IL 60120
Play on the Patio - ELC Patio
Wed, Jun 26, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Main Library
Babies, toddlers, and preschoolers can join us outside on the ELC Patio for fun activities! This is a drop-in program. No registration required!
TechKnow Mobile Stop: Lord's Park - Summer Learning on the Go
Wed, Jun 26, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Mobile Services - Sprinter
TechKnow Mobile Stop: Lord's Park, 100 Oakwood Blvd, Elgin, IL 60120
Summer Discover: Outdoor FUN! Ages: 6-10 - Rakow Branch-Outside
Wed, Jun 26, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Rakow Branch - Rakow - Outside South
Register to climb through the 65' inflatable obstacle course. *Please Note: No shoes allowed in the obstacle course, sticky socks work, or just regular socks.
Registration is now closed
Coding Club: Operation Ozobots for Grades 3 - 5 - In-Person
Wed, Jun 26, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Main Library - Computer Training Room
Love coding robots? Come meet the Ozobot, a fun smart robot that uses visual and block coding to learn programming. You will take the Ozobot on fantastic programming adventures. For grades 3 - 5
Registration is now closed
Canceled
TechKnow Mobile Stop: Centro de Informacion
Wed, Jun 26, 1:30pm - 2:45pm
Mobile Services
TechKnow Mobile stop: Centro de Informacion – 1885 Lin Lor Lane – Elgin 60123
Bookmobile Stop: Willow Lake Estates
Wed, Jun 26, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Mobile Services
Bookmobile stop: Willow Lakes Estates – clubhouse – 161 W. River Road – Elgin 60123 – 2:00-2:45
Canceled
TechKnow Mobile Stop: Well Child Center
Wed, Jun 26, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Mobile Services
TechKnow Mobile Stop: Well Child Center - 620 Wing St, Elgin, IL 60123
Audio Lab
Wed, Jun 26, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Studio 270 Digital Media Lab
June 18: Beat Lab: Learn how to make your own beats using Logic Pro. June 26: BeatStars: Learn how to sell your own beats.
Bookmobile Stop: Highbury Drive
Wed, Jun 26, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Mobile Services
Bookmobile stop: Highbury Dr., east of Waverly – Elgin 60120 – 3:00-3:45
Advanced Operation Ozobots - In-Person
Wed, Jun 26, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Computer Training Room
Love coding robots? Join us as we explore coding algorithms using block language and Ozobots. For grades 6-8
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Bookmobile Stop: Woodview Circle
Wed, Jun 26, 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, Jun 26, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Studio 270,Studio 270*
Help out the library with various projects. Meet in Studio 270. Registration Required.
This event is full
Bookmobile Stop: Crestwood Apartments of Elgin
Wed, Jun 26, 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Mobile Services
Bookmobile stop: Crestwood Apts. of Elgin – info office – 45 Poplar Creek Dr. – Elgin 60120 – 5:00-5:45
German Conversation Group - Hybrid
Wed, Jun 26, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - Adult Programs - Zoom,Grove Room
Herzlich willkommen! Practice or improve your conversation skills with other German speakers. Barbara Laane will be facilitating the conversation with different relevant themes.
Walking Book Club - No Two Persons by Erica Bauermeister
Wed, Jun 26, 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.
Google Sites Series
Wed, Jun 26, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - Computer Training Room
Learn how Google Sites allows users to create, design and add function to your own website in this two-part series. Sponsored by Comcast Internet Essentials.
Registration is now closed
Bookmobile Stop: Jim Hansen Park - Jim Hansen Park. 338 Valley Forge Ave. South Elgin
Thu, Jun 27, 9:00am - 9:30am
Mobile Services
Join us at our Summer stops!
Device Advice
Thu, Jun 27, 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.
Bookmobile Stop: Blackhawk Park - Blackhawk Park. 1479 S Blackhawk Cir. South Elgin
Thu, Jun 27, 9:45am - 10:15am
Mobile Services
Join us at our Summer stops!
Summer Story Mix for Birth-6
Thu, Jun 27, 10:00am - 10:30am
Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms ABC
Join us for an interactive storytime! Best for kids birth-6 with an adult caregiver. All ages are welcome. Drop-in!
Piano Performance - Steve Yoder
Thu, Jun 27, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Lobby - Piano
Piano performance in the lobby by volunteer community members.
Bookmobile Stop: Willow Bay Park - Willow Bay Park. 1075 Annandale Dr. Elgin
Thu, Jun 27, 10:30am - 11:00am
Mobile Services
Join us at our Summer stops!
Bookmobile Stop: College Green - College Green Park. 1900 College Green Dr. Elgin
Thu, Jun 27, 11:00am - 11:45am
Mobile Services
Join us at our Summer stops!
Bookmobile Stop: Maple Lane - Between Lyle Ave & S Jane Dr
Thu, Jun 27, 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Mobile Services
Join us at our Summer stops!
Bookmobile Stop: Deborah Ave - Playground by Deborah Ave & Diane Ave, Elgin
Thu, Jun 27, 12:45pm - 1:15pm
Mobile Services
Join us at our Summer stops!
Coding Club: Operation Ozobots for Grades 3 - 5 - In-Person
Thu, Jun 27, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Main Library - Computer Training Room
Love coding robots? Come meet the Ozobot, a fun smart robot that uses visual and block coding to learn programming. You will take the Ozobot on fantastic programming adventures. For grades 3 - 5
This event is full
Hello Kitty! : Sanrio Fan Party for Grades 6-12
Thu, Jun 27, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Main Library - Sally Lee Fox & Eagle Rooms
Celebrate Hello Kitty, Kuromi, and more Sanrio friends by making keychains, buttons, and other cute crafts!
This event is full
Hello Kitty!: Sanrio Fan Party for Grades 1-5
Thu, Jun 27, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms ABC
Celebrate Hello Kitty, Kuromi, and more Sanrio friends by making cute crafts!
This event is full
Hemp Bracelets
Thu, Jun 27, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
South Elgin Branch - South Elgin - Hoffer Room
Make your own DIY hemp bracelets.
Advanced Operation Ozobots - In-Person
Thu, Jun 27, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Computer Training Room
Love coding robots? Join us as we explore coding algorithms using block language and Ozobots. For grades 6-8
Canceled
Tiny Tales
Thu, Jun 27, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Main Library
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.
Lawyer in the Library - Abogado en la Biblioteca
Thu, Jun 27, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Grove Room
Have a legal question? Walk-in for a free, 15-minute consultation! In partnership with Kane County Law Library & Self Help Legal Center. Registration not required. Ayuda legal disponible en español.
Programa en español para la familia/Spanish Family Program - Salones Sally Lee/Sally Lee Rooms
Thu, Jun 27, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Main Library - Sally Lee Fox & Eagle Rooms
¡Este programa en español variará, desde cuentos hasta manualidades y más! Perfecto para familias con niños de 3 años en adelante.
MS Word Series
Thu, Jun 27, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - Computer Training Room
In this series, learn the fundamentals of Microsoft Word to create, format, edit and design. Sponsored by Comcast Internet Essentials.
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