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Kids
Music Explorers R
South Elgin Branch
Mondays, 7/3 – 7/31
10:30 – 11 am
11:15 – 11:45 am
Main Library Sally Lee Eagle Room
Wednesdays, 7/5 – 8/2
1:45 – 2:15 pm
2:30 – 3 pm
Ages 0-5 with an adult caregiver.
Participants will build early literacy
skills together with songs, fingerplays,
instruments and stories based on a
“counting” theme presented by a music
education specialist.
Play on the Patio
Main Library Early Learning
Center Patio
Wednesdays,
7/5 – 7/26
10:30 am – noon
Babies, toddlers and
preschoolers can join us
outside for fun activities
at this drop-in program.
Adaptive Preschool
Exploration Stations R
Main Library Meadows Community Rooms
Fridays, 7/7 – 7/28 • 9:30 am
Enjoy each exploration program in
an accessible, inclusive environment
intended to support children with
disabilities through limited registration,
sensory-friendly lighting and
noise reduction.
Preschool Exploration
Stations R
Main Library Meadows Community Rooms
Fridays, 7/7 – 7/28 • 10:30 am
This interactive program will feature
a variety of hands-on materials and
activities that will give kids a chance to
explore, discover and learn.
Read to Rover R
Main Library
Saturday, 7/8
2, 2:15, 2:30, 2:45, 3, 3:15 pm
Rakow Branch Children’s Area
Sundays, 7/23, 8/27
2, 2:15, 2:30, 2:45, 3, 3:15 pm
South Elgin Branch
Saturdays, 7/22, 8/26
11, 11:15, 11:30, 11:45 am,
12, 12:15, 12:30, 12:45 pm
Grades K-8. Practice your reading skills by
reading aloud to Trucker, a fully trained
and certified therapy dog.
K-Pop Party for Grades 3-5 R
Main Library Sally Lee Rooms
Tuesday, 7/11 • 2 pm
Are you a fan of BTS, Blackpink or other
K-pop groups?
Celebrate your
favorites with
buttons, shrinkplastic
charms and
other crafts.
Let’s Play Friday!
Rakow Branch
Fridays, 7/14 – 7/28 • 10 – 11 am
Ages 3-6. Join us outside for fun outdoor
activities. Dress for the weather and come
ready to play and have fun!
Curious Kids Club Drop-In
Main Library
Fridays, 7/14 – 8/4 10:30 – 11:15 am
Grades K-5. Bring your curiosity and join
us for a different theme or activity each
week as we explore.
Spanish Family Program ES
Main Library Sally Lee Rooms
Monday, 7/17 • 7 pm
This Spanish-language program will vary,
from stories to crafts and more! Perfect
for families with children ages 3 and older
who speak or are learning Spanish.
Preschool Dance Party
Main Library Outdoor Stage
Tuesday, 7/18 • 10 am
Ages 2-6 with an adult caregiver. Join us
for an active program of music, stories
and rhymes.
Explorer Club Grades K-5 R
Thursdays
Main Library Sally Lee Rooms
7/20 11 am The Artists Behind
the TMNT
8/3 11 am, 5 pm Aliens & UFOs –
Do You Believe?
Virtual via Zoom
7/20 5 pm The Artists Behind
the TMNT. 7/10-7/16.
Summer Craft-O-Rama
Main Library Sally Lee Rooms
Tuesday, 7/25 • 10:30 – 11:30 am
Ages 3 & up. Stop by this drop-in program
and make summer crafts to take home.
All materials will be provided. Children under 8 must be
accompanied by an adult.
Crazy for Crafts with
Ms. Carrie: Teenage Mutant
Ninja Turtles Edition! R
Main Library Sally Lee Rooms
Wednesday, 7/26 • Noon
Grades K-5. Let’s make turtle and TMNT
crafts with Ms. Carrie.
Manga and Anime Fan
Party for Grades 3-5 R
Main Library Sally Lee Rooms
Thursday, 7/27 • 2 pm
Calling all fans of Pokémon,
Naruto, Sonic and more! Make buttons,
paper toys and charms featuring your
favorite anime characters.
1000 Books Before
Kindergarten
Graduation Party R
Main Library
Meadows Community Rooms
Thursday, 8/10 • 6:30 pm
Has your child finished the 1000
Books Before Kindergarten program?
Congratulations! Join us for a special
party for graduates of this early
literacy program.
Before
Welcome Baby! R
Main Library Sally Lee Eagle Room
Saturday, 8/12 • 10 am
This information session is designed
for families with babies up to age one.
Learn about programs and resources
to support your baby’s early literacy
development and receive a special gift.
ES =Descripción en español, ver paginas 10-11.
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