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Events in Elgin
Sat26
Saturday 26 September
TodayFree
🖼️Exhibition🏰Heritage
Muestra de arte Mes de la Herencia Hispana
Main Library
At 9 AMFree
🖼️Exhibition🌳Outdoors
Nuestras Historias - Hispanic Heritage Project
Main Library
At 9 AMFree
🖼️Exhibition
Glitz, Glam, Gorgeous 2
Main Library
At 9 AMFree
🖼️Exhibition🌳Outdoors
Mexico & Puerto Rico Art Display
Main Library
Sun27
Today
Mon28
Tomorrow
Mon 28 · 9:15 AMFree
🪇Music for toddlers📖Story time
Preschool Storytime
Main Library
Mon 28 · 10 AMFree
🎪Kids' show
Story Mix for Birth-6
Main Library
Mon 28 · 10 AMFree
🧾Drop-in services🀄Mahjong
Mahjong 101
Main Library
Mon 28 · 12 PMFree
🗣️Talk🗣️Language café
Spanish Café / Conversation Group
Main Library
Mon 28 · 1:30 PMFree
📚Literature
Rakow Readers Book Club
Rakow Branch Library
Mon 28 · 2 PMFree
🗺️Guided tour
Bookmobile Stop: Joslyn Dr
Mobile Services Library
Mon 28 · 3:15 PMFree
🖼️Art & Culture
Bookmobile Stop: Blackhawk Apts
Mobile Services Library
Mon 28 · 4 PMFree
🎨Creative workshop
STEAM: Biomes!
Main Library
Mon 28 · 4:30 PMFree
🧾Drop-in services
Tech Mobile Stop: Food For Greater Elgin
Mobile Services Library
Mon 28 · 4:30 PMFree
🗺️Guided tour
Bookmobile Stop: Cobblers Crossing
Mobile Services Library
Tue29
Tuesday 29 September
Mon 28 · 6 PMFree
✂️Workshop🪡Crafts
Crochet, Knit & Stitch Club
Main Library
Tue 29 · 9:15 AMFree
📖Story time🎪Kids' show
Baby Rhyme Time
Main Library
Tue 29 · 10 AMFree
🎪Kids' show🪇Music for toddlers
1, 2, 3 Go!
Main Library
Tue 29 · 10 AMFree
🪇Music for toddlers📖Story time
Bounce & Rhyme Storytime
Rakow Branch Library
Tue 29 · 10 AMFree
🎻Classical🎫Concert
Piano Performance
Main Library
Tue 29 · 10:30 AMFree
✂️Workshop🔬Science
Digital Notetaking & Smart Home
Main Library
Tue 29 · 10:45 AMFree
🪇Music for toddlers📖Story time
Budding Bookworms Preschool Storytime
Rakow Branch Library
Tue 29 · 11 AMFree
🗣️Talk
Veterans' Voices panel discussion
Rakow Branch Library
Tue 29 · 4 PMFree
🪇Music for toddlers🎪Kids' show
Mid-Autumn Moon Festival
Main Library
Wed30
Wednesday 30 September
Tue 29 · 5 PMFree
✂️Workshop🪡Crafts
Taller de manualidades del Día de Muertos
Main Library
Tue 29 · 5 PMFree
🗣️Talk
Coffee with the CEO, Carole Medal
Main Library
Tue 29 · 6:30 PMFree
🗣️Talk
Grupo de conversación en inglés en línea o en la biblioteca
Main Library
Tue 29 · 7 PMFree
📚Literature
Left On Read Book Club
Main Library
Tue 29 · 7:30 PMFree
❓Quiz
Trivia Night at Niko's Tavern
Niko's Tavern
Wed 30 · 9:15 AMFree
🪇Music for toddlers
Baby Playgroup
Main Library
Thu1
Thursday 1 October
Wed 30 · 6 PMFree
🗣️Talk
Go Bilingual en la Biblioteca
Main Library
Wed 30 · 6 PMFree
🏷️Other
Pizza and Music for Grades 6-12
Main Library
Wed 30 · 7 PMFree
✂️Workshop
MS Excel Series
Main Library
Wed 30 · 7 PMFree
❓Quiz🌳Outdoors
Trivia Night at Rookies All-American Pub - Elgin
Rookies All-American Pub - Elgin
Wed 30 · 8 PMFree
❓Quiz
Trivia Night at Old Republic Kitchen + Bar
Old Republic Kitchen + Bar
Thu 1$10
🗺️Guided tour🌳Outdoors
Elgin Murder Mystery: Solve the case!
150 Dexter Ct, Elgin, IL 60120, USA, 60120
Thu 1 · 9:15 AMFree
📖Story time🎪Kids' show
Preschool Storytime
Main Library
Thu 1 · 10 AMFree
🪇Music for toddlers
Story Mix for Birth-6
Main Library
Thu 1 · 10 AMFree
🎻Classical🎫Concert
Piano Performance
Main Library
Thu 1 · 2:45 PMFree
🧾Drop-in services
Tech Mobile Stop: Centro de Informacion
Mobile Services Library
Thu 1 · 3:45 PMFree
🧾Drop-in services
Tech Mobile Stop: Smart Wash Lavanderia
Mobile Services Library
Fri2
Friday 2 October
Thu 1 · 6 PMFree
🎬Cinema🎪Kids' show
Spooky Movie Night: Little Shop of Horrors
Main Library
Thu 1 · 6 PMFree
✂️Workshop🪡Crafts
Perler Beats: Celebrate Puerto Rico
Main Library
Thu 1 · 6 PMFree
❓Quiz
Trivia Night at Village Pizza and Pub Elgin
Village Pizza and Pub Elgin
Thu 1Free
🗣️Talk
Grupo de Conversación para la Ciudadanía en inglés
Main Library
Thu 1Free
🗣️Talk📚Literature
Writers on the Fox
Main Library
Fri 2 · 10 AMFree
🪇Music for toddlers📖Story time
Storytime Amigos
Main Library
Fri 2 · 3 PMFree
🧾Drop-in services
Tech Mobile Stop: Harriet Gifford Elementary School
Mobile Services Library
Later
Sat 3 · 10 AMFree
🎯Board games🪑Flea market
Jigsaw Puzzle Competition (All Ages)
Main Library
Sat 3 · 10 AMFree
🧾Drop-in services
Developmental Playgroup
Main Library
Sat 3 · 12 PMFree
🏷️Other
Teen Volunteer Orientation
Main Library
Sat 3 · 1 PMFree
✂️Workshop👴Seniors
Teen Volunteer Session
Main Library
Sun 4 · 2 PMFree
📚Literature🗣️Talk
Annual Authors Fair
Main Library
Sun 4 · 6:30 PM$140–262
🎤Stand-up🎭Theatre
Amit Tandon
Hemmens Cultural Center
Mon 5 · 10 AMFree
🎪Kids' show
Preschool Art Spark
Main Library
Mon 5 · 2 PMFree
🖼️Art & Culture
Bookmobile Stop: Hunters Ridge
Mobile Services Library
Mon 5 · 3:15 PMFree
🧾Drop-in services
Bookmobile Stop: Mark Ave
Mobile Services Library
Mon 5 · 4 PMFree
🎪Kids' show
Piñata Creations
Main Library
Mon 5 · 4:30 PMFree
🗺️Guided tour🌳Outdoors
Bookmobile Stop: Century Oaks Park
Mobile Services Library
Mon 5 · 5:30 PMFree
♙Chess
Evening Chess Club
Main Library
Mon 5 · 5:30 PMFree
🏷️Other
De padre a padre
Main Library
Mon 5 · 6 PMFree
🎬Cinema📽️Documentary
The Librarians
Main Library
Mon 5 · 6:30 PMFree
📜Poetry📚Literature
Poetry Writers Workshop
Main Library
Tue 6 · 8:30 AMFree
🧾Drop-in services
Tech Mobile Stop: Food For Greater Elgin
Mobile Services Library
Tue 6 · 9:15 AMFree
🪇Music for toddlers
Baby Playgroup
Main Library
Tue 6 · 9:30 AMFree
🗣️Talk
Elgin Genealogical Society
Main Library
Tue 6 · 10 AM
🏷️Other
Garden Day
Rolling Knolls
Tue 6 · 11:30 AMFree
🧾Drop-in services
Elgin Genealogical Society Research Assistance
Main Library
Tue 6 · 1 PMFree
💼Career🧾Drop-in services
Career Coach in the Library
Main Library
Tue 6 · 2 PMFree
🗺️Guided tour
Bookmobile Stop: Westwind
Mobile Services Library
Tue 6 · 3 PMFree
🧾Drop-in services
Tech Mobile Stop: Buena Vista Apartments and Townhomes
Mobile Services Library
Tue 6 · 3:15 PMFree
🗺️Guided tour
Bookmobile Stop: East Side Garden
Main Library
Tue 6 · 4:30 PMFree
🖼️Art & Culture
Bookmobile Stop: Kleins Market
Mobile Services Library
Tue 6 · 7 PMFree
✂️Workshop🔬Science
Rocket Boys in the 21st Century
Main Library
Wed 7 · 10 AMFree
💼Career
Nonprofit Coffee & Connect
Main Library
Wed 7 · 10 AMFree
🎪Kids' show🪇Music for toddlers
Backpack Tales
Main Library
Wed 7 · 10:30 AMFree
🗣️Talk🔬Science
Avoiding Scams
Main Library
Wed 7 · 12 PMFree
🗣️Talk
Elgin Symphony Orchestra Listeners Club
Main Library
Wed 7 · 2 PMFree
🗺️Guided tour
Bookmobile Stop: Westridge Blvd
Mobile Services Library
Wed 7 · 3:15 PMFree
🧾Drop-in services
Bookmobile Stop: Burton Dr
Mobile Services Library
Wed 7 · 3:30 PMFree
🧾Drop-in services
Tech Mobile Stop: Well Child Center
Mobile Services Library
Wed 7 · 4 PMFree
🎨Creative workshop
Crafty Kids!
Main Library
Wed 7 · 4 PMFree
🧾Drop-in services
Teen Volunteer Session
Rakow Branch Library
Wed 7 · 4:30 PMFree
🧾Drop-in services🌳Outdoors
Bookmobile Stop: Blue Heron Park
Mobile Services Library
Wed 7 · 6 PMFree
🐉Tabletop RPG
Dungeons & Dragons Club (Grades 6-12)
Main Library
Thu 8 · 9:30 AMFree
🧾Drop-in services
Device Advice
Main Library
Thu 8 · 10 AMFree
📖Story time🎪Kids' show
A Super Spooky Storytime!
Main Library
Thu 8 · 11 AMFree
🪇Music for toddlers
Homeschool Hangout
Main Library
Thu 8 · 1:30 PMFree
🧾Drop-in services
Elgin Men's Shed
Main Library
Thu 8 · 3 PMFree
🖼️Art & Culture
Tech Mobile Stop: Coleman Elementary School
Mobile Services Library
Thu 8 · 5:30 PMFree
Sundae Spooktacular
1785 Larkin Ave
Thu 8 · 6 PMFree
🎬Cinema🎪Kids' show
Spooky Movie Night: Tremors
Main Library
Thu 8 · 6 PMFree
🖼️Exhibition🏰Heritage
More than a Number
Main Library
Thu 8 · 6 PMFree
✂️Workshop🎤Hip-Hop
Reggaetón Dance Workshop
Main Library
Thu 8Free
✂️Workshop
MS Word Series
Main Library
Fri 9 · 10 AMFree
🎪Kids' show🪇Music for toddlers
Under The Apple Tree
Main Library
Fri 9 · 10:30 AMFree
✂️Workshop🔬Science
Being Secure & Private Online
Main Library
Fri 9 · 3 PMFree
🧾Drop-in services
Tech Mobile Stop: Century Oaks Park
Mobile Services Library
Fri 9 · 7 PM
✂️Workshop
Trickster DaWaag (Fall) Camp
Rolling Knolls
Sat 10Free
🖼️Exhibition🏰Heritage
Ofrenda Comunitaria del Día de Muertos — Exhibición
Main Library
Sat 10 · 8 AMFree
🌳Outdoors
El Trote de las Calacas 5K
Main Library
Sat 10 · 9 AM$35–60
🏃Running🤾Sports & fitness
El Trote De Las Calacas
270 N. Grove
Sat 10 · 10:30 AMFree
🗣️Talk📚Literature
French Conversation Group
Main Library
Sat 10 · 10:30 AMFree
🥂Opening🏰Heritage
Gran Inauguración - Ofrenda Comunitaria Día de los Muertos
Main Library
Sat 10 · 1 PMFree
✂️Workshop💼Career
Serie de MS Word
Main Library
Sat 10 · 2 PMFree
📖Manga & Comics
Manga & Anime Club for Grades 6-12
Main Library
Sun 11Free
🖼️Exhibition🏰Heritage
Ofrenda Comunitaria del Día de Muertos- Exhibición
Main Library
Mon 12 · 10 AMFree
📚Literature🗣️Talk
Elgin Genealogical Society Writers' Group
Main Library
Mon 12 · 11 AMFree
🎪Kids' show
Scared Silly Stories!
Main Library
Mon 12 · 2 PMFree
✂️Workshop
Shrink Plastic Art Crafternoon (Grades 6-12)
Main Library
Mon 12 · 2 PMFree
🏷️Other
Teen Volunteer Session
Main Library
Mon 12 · 2 PMFree
🗺️Guided tour🧾Drop-in services
Bookmobile Stop: Old Oaks Estates
Mobile Services Library
Mon 12 · 3:15 PMFree
🗺️Guided tour🌳Outdoors
Bookmobile Stop: Huff Elementary
Mobile Services Library
Mon 12 · 4 PMFree
🎨Creative workshop🎪Kids' show
Halloween Boo Bash! Rakow Branch
Rakow Branch Library
Mon 12 · 4:30 PMFree
🗺️Guided tour🌳Outdoors
Bookmobile Stop: St. Francis Park
Mobile Services Library
Mon 12 · 6 PMFree
✂️Workshop🪡Crafts
Crochet, Knit & Stitch Club
Main Library
Mon 12 · 6 PMFree
🎪Kids' show🌏South Asia
PJ's & Playtime: Diwali Tales
Main Library
Mon 12 · 6:30 PMFree
🗣️Talk
Home Energy Savings
Main Library
Mon 12 · 7 PMFree
📚Literature🗣️Talk
Great Books Discussion Group
Main Library
Mon 12 · 7 PMFree
✂️Workshop
Google Tools: Docs
Main Library
Mon 12$0
✂️Workshop
Life Drawing Sessions
Side Street Studio Arts
Tue 13 · 9:15 AMFree
🎪Kids' show
Toddler Tunes
Main Library
Tue 13 · 10:30 AMFree
👴Seniors
iPhone Basics for Seniors
Main Library
Tue 13 · 11:45 AMFree
🗣️Talk
Armchair Generals
Main Library
Tue 13 · 1 PMFree
🧾Drop-in services
Tech Mobile Stop: Hanover Landing
Mobile Services Library
Tue 13 · 2 PMFree
🧾Drop-in services
Bookmobile Stop: Lin Lor Ln
Mobile Services Library
Tue 13 · 3:15 PMFree
🗺️Guided tour
Bookmobile Stop: N Clifton
Mobile Services Library
Tue 13 · 4 PMFree
🧾Drop-in services
Elgin Area Memory Cafe'
In The Community Library
Tue 13 · 4:30 PMFree
🎨Creative workshop🪇Music for toddlers
K-Pop Afternoon for Grades 6-12
Main Library
Tue 13 · 4:30 PMFree
🧾Drop-in services
Bookmobile Stop: Mulberry/Kathleen
Mobile Services Library
Tue 13 · 7 PMFree
🧾Drop-in services
Library Board Meeting
Main Library
Wed 14 · 10 AMFree
🧾Drop-in services
Congressional Mobile Office Hours
Main Library
Wed 14 · 2 PMFree
🧾Drop-in services🌳Outdoors
Bookmobile Stop: Willow Lake Estates
Mobile Services Library
Wed 14 · 3 PMFree
🖼️Art & Culture
Tech Mobile Stop: Greater Family Health
Mobile Services Library
Wed 14 · 3:15 PMFree
🧾Drop-in services🌳Outdoors
Bookmobile Stop: Rivers Edge
Mobile Services Library
Wed 14 · 4 PMFree
✂️Workshop
Teen Volunteers
Main Library
Wed 14 · 4 PMFree
🎨Creative workshop
Cardboard Creations
Main Library
Wed 14 · 4:30 PMFree
🧾Drop-in services🌳Outdoors
Bookmobile Stop: Wing Park
Mobile Services Library
Wed 14 · 5:30 PMFreeES
🎬Cinema
De los Campos a las Estrellas: A Million Miles Away
Main Library
Wed 14 · 6 PMFree
✂️Workshop
The Internet of Things with Arduino Cloud
Main Library
Wed 14 · 6:30 PMFree
🗣️Talk
What Are Your Old Coins, Currency, & Gold Jewelry Worth?
Main Library
Thu 15 · 2:45 PMFree
🧾Drop-in services
Tech Mobile Stop: Highland Elementary School
Mobile Services Library
Thu 15 · 4 PMFree
🪇Music for toddlers
Kids Explore: Welcome to Whalebone Mansion
Main Library
Thu 15 · 4 PMFree
✂️Workshop
Teen Volunteer Session
Main Library
Thu 15 · 6 PMFree
🎬Cinema
Spooky Movie Night: Slender Man
Main Library
Thu 15 · 6:30 PMFree
📚Literature
Book Discussion: Tevye the Dairyman
Main Library
Thu 15Free
🗣️Talk
Elgin Genealogical Society
Main Library
Fri 16 · 2:30 PMFree
🖼️Art & Culture
Tech Mobile Stop: Channing Elementary
Mobile Services Library
Sat 17 · 10 AMFree
✂️Workshop🪡Crafts
Community Sewing Circle
Main Library
Sat 17 · 10 AMFree
🎨Creative workshop🪇Music for toddlers
Supported Stories & Play: Spooky Stories
Main Library
Sat 17 · 10:30 AMFree
✊Activism
No Kings: Vote Early in Elgin, Illinois
Foundry Park
Sat 17 · 11 AMFree
✊Activism
No Kings: Vote Early Elgin, IL
Dundee Ave & I-90 Ramp
Sat 17 · 12 PMFree
Día Nacional de Concientización Latina sobre el SIDA
Main Library
Sat 17 · 1 PMFree
✂️Workshop🪡Crafts
Ofrenda Elements Craft: Build the Meaning Behind the Altar
Main Library
Sun 18 · 1 PMFree
🧾Drop-in services
Teen Volunteer Orientation
Main Library
Sun 18 · 2 PMFree
🎻Classical🎫Concert
Sunday Afternoon Concert
Main Library
Sun 18 · 2 PMFree
🏷️Other
Teen Volunteer Session
Main Library
Mon 19 · 9 AMFree
🧾Drop-in services
Early Voting—Kane County
Main Library
Mon 19 · 10 AMFree
🖼️Art & Culture
Tour the Library
Main Library
See also in Elgin
Sun 25 Oct · 2 PMFree
🎻Classical🎫Concert
Sunday Concerts at SEB
South Elgin Branch Library
At 8 PM
✨Pop🎫Concert
Jim Brickman
Arcada Theatre, Saint Charles
At 8 PM
🎸Rock🎫Concert
A NIGHT OF JUDAS PRIEST and WHITESNAKE with JUDAS RISING and NIGHTSNAKE
Arcada Theatre, Saint Charles
Wed 30 · 7 PMFree
❓Quiz🎫Concert
Trivia Night at Alter Brewing + Kitchen
Alter Brewing + Kitchen, Saint Charles
Sun 4 · 2 PMFree
🎫Concert
Sunday Concert: Brad Conroy
St. Charles Public Library
Sun 4 · 5 PM
🎷Jazz🎫Concert
Leonid and Friends
Arcada Theatre, Saint Charles
Tomorrow · 10 AM
🎉Parties
Villa Olivia Sunday Brunch
Villa Olivia, Bartlett
Fri 9
🎉Club
Halloween Bash
Marquee Youth Stage
At 8:30 PM
💿DJ set🕺Disco
STUDIO 64: Old School DJ Dance Party with DJ Kardiak
Arcada Theatre, Saint Charles
Fri 2 · 8:30 PM
💿DJ set🕺Disco
STUDIO 64: Old School DJ Dance Party with Frankie "Hollywood" Rodriguez
Arcada Theatre, Saint Charles
Fri 25 · 10:30 PM
🎤Stand-up
A Solo Show Double Feature at the Elgin Fringe
Habitat for Humanity, Elgin
Tomorrow · 2 PM
🎭Theatre🕺Musical
I'm Not a Comedian...I'm Lenny Bruce
Arcada Theatre, Saint Charles
Tomorrow · 2 PM
🎭Theatre
"I’M NOT A COMEDIAN... I’M LENNY BRUCE” - Written By and Starring RONNIE MARMO / Directed by JOE MANTEGNA - A THEATRICAL PRODUCTION CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF LENNY BRUCE
Arcada Theatre, Saint Charles
Thu 1 · 7:30 PM
🎭Theatre
CLUB ARCADA: DINNER & MURDER MYSTERY AT THE ARCADA THEATRE: AN INTERACTIVE COMEDIC MURDER MYSTERY - GA and VIP Packages Available
Arcada Theatre, Saint Charles
Sat 17Free
🗣️Talk🖼️Exhibition
John Adams: Architect of Our Democracy
Elgin Area Historical Society & History Museum
Mon 19 · 7 PMFree
📚Literature
Contemporary Book Group
Main Library, Elgin
Wed 14 · 6:30 PMFree
🗣️Talk🔬Science
Natural Organic Reduction
South Elgin Branch Library
Sat 24 · 10 AMFree
🗣️Talk
Medicare Basics
South Elgin Branch Library
Mon 26 Oct · 1:30 PMFree
📚Literature🗣️Talk
Rakow Readers in South Elgin
South Elgin Branch Library
Tue 20 · 1 PMFree
🗣️Talk
The Music Salon
Main Library, Elgin
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