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TechKnow Mobile Stop: Century Oaks Elementary SchoolThursday, June 30 - 11:30 AM-12:30 PMIn The Community
K-Pop Afternoon for Grades 6-12 (In Person)Thursday, June 30 - 2:00 PM-3:00 PMMain Library - Sally Lee Fox & Eagle Rooms Register
Studio 270 Volunteer Corps Volunteer SquadThursday, June 30 - 3:30 PM-5:30 PMRakow Branch - Rakow - Living Room Register
Chess ClubOnline onlyThursday, June 30 - 4:00 PM-5:00 PMVirtual - Community Engagement - Zoom Register
Book Party: The Chicken Squad (Grades K-5)Pick Up Kit at Main Library between June 20-27Thursday, June 30 - 5:00 PM-5:45 PMVirtual - Kidspace - Zoom Register
Preschool Stories OnstageThursday, June 30 - 6:00 PM-6:30 PMMain Library - Outdoor Stage Register
Volunteens for Grades 6-8In Person Volunteer ProgramThursday, June 30 - 6:00 PM-7:00 PMMain Library - Sally Lee Fox Room Register
Voces Latinas por Facebook en VivoJuez Manuel Barbosa CedilloThursday, June 30 - 6:30 PM-7:30 PMMain Library - Elgin Room
Google Tools: CalendarThursday, June 30 - 7:00 PM-8:30 PMMain Library - Computer Training Room Register
Google Tools: PhotoThursday, June 30 - 7:00 PM-8:30 PMMain Library Register
Rakow Rangers: Tree Exploration Field GuideFriday, July 1 - All DayRakow Branch
Petite Picasso Family Art ContestWe have two spare kits available!Friday, July 1 - All DayMain Library Register
Play on the PatioELC PatioFriday, July 1 - 10:00 AM-12:00 PMMain Library
Messy Play FridayOutdoor ProgramFriday, July 1 - 10:00 AM-11:00 AMRakow Branch
Curious Kids' Club: Drop In Fun!For Grades K - 5 : Registration Not RequiredFriday, July 1 - 11:00 AM-11:45 AMMain Library - Sally Lee Fox & Eagle Rooms
Bilingual Family Friday: Art ExplorationsViernes Familiar Bilingüe: Exploraciones de ArteFriday, July 1 - 2:00 PM-3:00 PMMain Library - Sally Lee Fox & Eagle Rooms Register
Book Bike Stop: Elgin Farmer's MarketFriday, July 1 - 3:00 PM-7:00 PMIn The Community
Volunteens for Grades 6-8In Person Volunteer ProgramSaturday, July 2 - 1:00 PM-2:00 PMMain Library - Sally Lee Fox Room Register
LIBRARY CLOSED Passport Services UnavailableMonday, July 4 - All DayAll Branches
En la cocina: Refrescantes paletas para el cuatro de julioPor Facebook Monday, July 4 - 9:00 AM-9:30 AMVirtual
A Week of Play!Drop in activities for Grades K and upTuesday, July 5 - All DayMain Library
TechKnow Mobile Stop: Food For Greater ElginTuesday, July 5 - 9:30 AM-11:00 AMIn The Community - Sprinter
Elgin Genealogical SocietyTuesday, July 5 - 9:30 AM-11:00 AMMain Library - Elgin Room
Preschool Stories OnstageTuesday, July 5 - 10:00 AM-10:30 AMMain Library - Meadows Community Rooms ABC Register
WIZARD OF OZ: TOTO LOOK-ALIKE CONTESTA Stuffed Animal ProgramTuesday, July 5 - 11:00 AM-11:45 AMMain Library Register
Resume Assistance with Worknet BataviaTuesday, July 5 - 1:00 PM-4:00 PMMain Library - Computer Training Room
Bookmobile Stop: Westwind TowersTuesday, July 5 - 1:30 PM-2:30 PMBookmobile
Tuesday CrafternoonTuesday, July 5 - 2:00 PM-4:00 PMMain Library - Studio 270*
Bookmobile Stop: Belmont AvenueTuesday, July 5 - 3:00 PM-3:45 PMBookmobile
Summer Discover-In Person-Grades 1-5: Fizzy Fireworks!Rakow BranchTuesday, July 5 - 4:00 PM-4:45 PMRakow Branch - Rakow - Corridor West Register