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Kids
Board Game Bonanza for
Grades K-5
Main Library Sally Lee Rooms
Tuesday, 1/2 • 11 am
Drop in and have fun playing a variety of
board games with your family and friends
this winter break.
Sensory Fun for
Every Little One
Main Library Sally Lee Rooms
Wednesday, 1/3 • 10 am
Birth-age 3. Little ones will explore the
world around them in this drop-in play
program. Dress for mess.
Playful Preschoolers:
On the Move
Main Library Meadows Community Rooms
Thursday, 1/4 • 10 am
Let’s go, let’s jump, let’s play! This
interactive program will feature a variety
of active toys for children to explore.
Preschool ArtSpark R
Main Library Sally Lee Rooms
Tuesdays, 1/9, 2/6 • 10 am
Ages 3-6. Explore a variety of art materials
and focus on the process of creating art
(rather than the final result).
Creativity Corner for Ages 6-10 R
Tuesdays • 2 & 4:45 pm
Rakow Branch
1/9 Northern Lights Art
2/13 Bee My Valentine Drawing
South Elgin Branch
1/30 Groundhog Drawing
Read to Rover R
Main Library
Saturdays, 1/13, 2/3 • 2, 2:15, 2:30,
2:45, 3, 3:15 pm
South Elgin Branch
Saturdays, 1/20, 2/17 • 11, 11:15, 11:30,
11:45 am, 12, 12:15, 12:30, 12:45 pm
Rakow Branch
Sundays, 1/21, 2/18 • 11, 11:15, 11:30,
11:45 am, 12, 12:15, 12:30, 12:45 pm
Grades K-8. Practice your reading skills by
cuddling up with a good book and reading
aloud to a fully trained and certified
therapy dog.
Preschool Puppeteers R
Main Library Meadows Community Rooms
Tuesdays, 1/16, 2/13 • 10 am
Ages 3-6 with an adult. Join us for a fun
program of puppet making and a story.
Homeschool Kids Explore:
Your Amazing Brain R
Thursday, 1/25
2 pm Main Library Sally Lee Rooms
4 pm Virtual via Zoom 1/15-1/21
Grades K-5. Did you know that every time
you learn something new, your brain
changes its structure? Let’s explore our
amazing brains and make a brain cap.
Kids Explore: How Deep Is It? R
Main Library Sally Lee Rooms
Thursday, 2/8 • 4 pm
Grades K-5. Did you know the deepest spot
in the Earth’s oceans measures almost
36,000 ft deep? Put on your scuba suit
and explore the Mariana Trench with us.
Crafty Preschoolers R
Rakow Branch
Fridays, 1/26, 2/9, 2/23 • 10:30 am
Ages 3-5. Enjoy craft projects for little
artists. Dress for mess.
Let’s Rock the Blocks! - The
Ultimate Building Challenge
Main Library Sally Lee Rooms
Friday, 1/26 • 11 am – Noon
Ages 6+. Join us for an exciting building
event where all types of blocks and
building challenges await you!
Preschool Dance Party
Main Library Meadows Community Rooms
Tuesdays, 1/30, 2/27 • 10 am
Ages 2-6 with an adult. Drop in for
an active program of music, stories
and rhymes.
Alebrijes: Creatures of a
Dream World
Main Library
Through January 18
It’s your last chance to explore these
24 imaginary, colorful creatures
on display throughout the Library.
gailborden.info/alebrijes
Happy Hearts Day
Valentine FUN R
South Elgin Branch
Thursday, 2/8 • 4:45 pm
Ages 4-10. Join us for a story, craft and
other fun!
Valentine’s Extravaganza!
Main Library Meadows Community Rooms
Saturday, 2/10 • 10 am
Tuesday, 2/13 • 11 am
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with
stories, songs, a craft and more.
Book Party: BAD
FOOD R
Virtual via Zoom
Thursday, 2/22 • 4 pm
For Grades K-5. Meet Slice,
Scoop and Totz--brave
foods who keep Belching
Walrus Elementary safe for
all students. Then make
a delicious-looking craft.
2/12-2/18
Writing Club for Grades K-8 R
Main Library Sally Lee Fox Room
Wednesdays • 4 pm
Homeschool Sessions • 2 pm
1/10 Portrait Books
2/7 Loving Elgin
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